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Outside Lands Rocks at Golden Gate Park, Zach Bryan Show on August 15 |
Thank you to everyone who came out for Outside Lands Music Festival this past weekend! From Hozier to Doja Cat, we're grateful to the 140 artists who brought the music and vibes to Golden Gate Park! We're proud to host this eco-friendly music, food and art festival held in this jewel of San Francisco.
The summer of music in the park keeps going, however, with Zach Bryan, Kings of Leon, Turnpike Troubadours and Noeline Hofmann wrapping up the season on Friday, August 15.
For more information about the show, including things to know before you go, transportation information, road closures and more, click the link below.
(Photos by Phil Halperin)
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India Basin Shoreline Park Groundbreaking on August 19 |
Join the partners of the India Basin Waterfront Park project—the Trust for Public Land, San Francisco Foundation, A. Philip Randolph Institute, San Francisco Recreation and Parks, and the Bayview-Hunters Point community—for the groundbreaking on the third and final phase of the project at India Basin Shoreline Park (Hunters Point Boulevard and Hawes Street). It will take place on Tuesday, August 19 from 11 a.m. to noon and will feature remarks, a shovel ceremony and refreshments.
This phase will improve access, expand recreational amenities, and enhance the shoreline habitat at the park, with planned features including a gravel beach, a new boat house with a floating dock, new playgrounds, fitness stations, basketball courts, and more.
Once completed, the park will connect with the adjacent India Basin Waterfront Park at 900 Innes, which opened in October 2024. Together, they will form a 10-acre, continuous bayside park offering miles of trails, new recreation opportunities, direct shoreline access, and increased resilience to sea level rise.
For more information about the project and opening, click the link below.
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Back to Work Week in Civic Center from August 18 to 22 |
Starting on August 18, City, state and federal workers will be returning to work for four days a week. For those working in or around the Civic Center area, there are a host of activities and perks during the week to welcome you back, including music, food trucks, dance classes, discounts at Limoncello and a Friday happy hour. For more information on activities in the Civic Center Plazas, click the link below.
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SPARK SF Public Schools Launches Campaign to Boost Student Attendance |
SPARK SF Public Schools, in partnership with the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), launched a citywide campaign called “Be Here!” to emphasize the importance of strong school attendance and fostering a culture of belonging for student success and public school funding.
Businesses, community-based organizations, government agencies, and local education champions are joining forces to spread one clear message: Be Here! Because school is where students grow, connect, and thrive.
In addition, SPARK will fund a full-time position at SFUSD to provide critical oversight on attendance and belonging best practices, and support SFUSD schools with their individual school-site attendance plans. SPARK will provide funding for a digital dashboard for SFUSD teams and schools with real-time attendance analysis to quickly identify trends with students and families that may need additional support before the challenges become further entrenched.
In the 2024–25 school year alone, SFUSD students lost an estimated 4.4 million hours of learning and SFUSD lost over $60 million in state funding due to student absences. A return to pre-pandemic attendance levels could restore close to 1.5 million hours of learning and $18 million of state funding annually for San Francisco public schools.
The campaign will roll out across multiple channels throughout the fall, with participation from city agencies, local leaders, and partners across every neighborhood.
To learn more about the campaign and how to get involved, click the link below.
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Coyote Pupping Season in our Parks |
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Never feed coyotes or any wildlife
- Keep dogs on leashes in our parks, unless in a designated off-leash dog play area
- Only admire coyotes from a distance
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If you encounter a coyote, slowly back away carrying any small children or pets. Do not run. You may also scare the coyote away by appearing large and making loud noises.
If you encounter a coyote or see someone putting out food for a coyote, report it to Animal Care and Control (ACC) at (415) 554-9400, or by email at a...@sfgov.org.
For more information, visit ACC's coyote page at the link below.
Photo credit: Nick Stone Schearer from “Don’t Feed the Coyotes”
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Civic Center Soundtrack Series at Fulton Plaza on August 14 & 18 |
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- August 14 | 3-6 p.m. - Little Oil, Migrant Pickers, and Peter Lindman
- August 18 | Noon-3 p.m. - Echo Beach Jazz Band, Kevin Fagan, and Three Flower Jam
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For more information, click the link below.
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Member, Staff & Volunteer Show at Harvey Milk Photo Center Starting August 15 |
Join the Harvey Milk Photo Center (50 Scott Street) on Friday, August 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. for the opening reception of its Member, Staff, and Volunteer Show. On view from August 15 through October 4, the exhibit will showcase the best work from the center's darkrooms and digital lab, highlighting each photographer's top piece across a wide, dynamic range of subjects. For more information, click the link below.
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Pop-Up Fitness Courts at JFK Promenade on August 16 |
Join the National Fitness Campaign for pop-up fitness courts on the JFK Promenade in Golden Gate Park between 6th and 8th avenues on Saturday, August 16 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Enjoy this free outdoor fitness experience and take the 1-Minute Challenge for a chance to win a free Starbucks gift card. Test out the court and be part of the movement to make fitness more accessible across America. Learn more about National Fitness Campaign at the link below.
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Annual Dahlia Show at The Hall of Flowers on August 16 & 17 |
The Dahlia Society of California’s Annual Dahlia Show is back on August 16 and 17. It will take place at the Hall of Flowers (1199 9th Avenue) in Golden Gate Park with Saturday's show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday's from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free event showcases thousands of cut dahlia blooms in a dazzling variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, with ribbons awarded across multiple categories. For more information, click the link below.
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The Whale's Tail Music Lineup for August 16 & 17 |
The Whale's Tail outdoor garden bar is in Golden Gate Park on Saturdays, Sundays, and select Monday holidays from noon to 6 p.m.
Located off of the JFK Promenade just west of the Rose Garden at the 14th Avenue East Meadow, this family- and dog-friendly spot transforms into a vibrant weekend destination with drinks, lawn games, public art, and curated local food trucks.
It also hosts live music, with this weekend's lineup featuring:
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- August 16 | Noon- 6 p.m. - Adrian West Trio, Jonathan Burnside, and Mitch Rocket
- August 17 | Noon- 6 p.m. - Gabi, Jeanie and Chuck, Joe Burke, and Just Float
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There will also be free yoga at the meadow at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 16.
The Whale's Tail is a collaboration between Rec and Park, Non Plus Ultra, and Illuminate. For more information, click the link below.
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Free "Mrs. Doubtfire" Screening at Union Square on August 16 |
Come out for Cinema on the Square, a series of three free San Francisco-themed movies in Union Square Plaza (333 Post Street). The first screening in this series, presented in partnership with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, takes place on Saturday, August 16 featuring 'Mrs. Doubtfire.'
The event will also feature movie trivia, prizes, entertainment and a special Mrs. Doubtfire look-alike contest at 7 p.m. The film will begin at 8 p.m. Guests are invited to don their best frocks and knee socks for prizes including free Alamo Drafthouse passes and more.
For more information, click the link below.
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Golden Gate Park Band: St. Stephen's Day Celebration on August 17 |
Join the Golden Gate Park Band for its St. Stephen's Day celebration on Sunday, August 17 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Golden Gate Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive). This concert, in collaboration with the Hungarian Heritage Foundation, is a celebration of Hungarian culture. For more information, click the link below.
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Illuminate Live at the Golden Gate Park Bandshell on August 17 & 20 |
- August 17 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. - Reggae Sunday featuring DJ Guid8nce, DJ Sep, DJ Shortkut, and Irie Dole
- August 20 | 4-7 p.m. - Singer/Songwriter Wednesday featuring Jeffery Halford and the Healers
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For the full concert schedule, click the link below.
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Storytime in the Park at Francisco Park on August 22 |
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Duboce ParkJam on August 23 |
Join the Friends of Duboce Park for Duboce ParkJam on Saturday, August 23 from noon to 5 p.m. This free event brings live music to the park (Duboce Avenue and Scott Street) with performances from local musicians, songwriters, and groups. Bring your friends and family, spread out a blanket, and enjoy an afternoon of music and community. For more information, click the link below.
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Fillmore Rodeo Block Party at Margaret Hayward Playground on August 23 |
Giddy up and get out to Margaret Hayward Playground (1016 Laguna Street) for the Fillmore Rodeo Block Party on Saturday, August 23 from noon to 5 p.m. Presented by The Geez Freeze and community partners, there will be a DJ, dancing, food, art activities, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, and more! For more information, click the link below.
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Tennis Coalition Doubles Workshop at Crocker Amazon Playground on August 24 |
San Francisco tennis players, advanced beginners through intermediate, are invited to play in the Tennis Coalition of San Francisco's (TCSF) Sunday afternoon doubles workshop series. The sessions will be led by TCSF board member Sean Dizon. Sean is a private instructor, as well as an assistant coach with the St. Ignatius College Preparatory School. Prior to that, he was an assistant coach for the USF Tennis Team.
For more information and to register for the next social on Sunday, August 24 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the DuPont Tennis Courts (336 31st Avenue), click the link below.
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Play in your Park Party at Jackson Playground on September 6 |
Head over to Jackson Playground (1645 17th Street) for the Play in Your Park Party on Saturday, September 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join the Friends of Jackson Park for a day of activities including basketball, volleyball, kickball, martials arts, yoga, and art and crafts, as well music and community connection. For more information, click the link below.
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Kite by the Bay at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area on September 6 |
Head to the Candlestick Point State Recreation Area (500 Hunters Point Expressway) for Kite by the Bay, a free, family-friendly event on Saturday, September 6 from noon to 3 p.m. Participants can bring their own kite, borrow one on-site, or decorate one to fly. They will also be able to enjoy food, music, face painting, and more. For more information and to RSVP, click the link below.
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Rec & Park's Fall Registration Opens on August 16 |
Rec and Park's registration for fall classes and programs opens on Saturday, August 16 at 10 a.m. Sign up for activities from Tai Chi to 3D Printing and Laser Cutting, and much more! For more information and to register, visit sfrecpark.org/register or call (628) 652-2900. To see the fall catalog, click the link below.
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Registration for Fall Baseball & Softball Academy Now Open |
The Giants Community Fund, in partnership with Rec and Park, is excited to host the third fall Baseball and Softball Academy. This free, eight-week program is based at the Crocker Amazon ball fields. It’s for players with prior baseball or softball experience who will enter middle or high school in the fall and want to try out for a team next season.
The academy begins the week of September 20, with each team having one 30-minute practice prior to a 90-minute Saturday game. Additionally, the academy will feature guest speakers from within the Giants organization and from Major League Baseball who will impart their wisdom about the business and game of baseball. For more information and to register, click the link below.
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Programming at Union Square in 2025 |
Union Square Plaza (333 Post Street) is your 2025 destination for fun, free outdoor programming. There’s something happening every day through October 20. See the weekly schedule:
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- Mondays: Mahjong and sketching classes
- Tuesdays: Toddler fun and Blues music
- Wednesdays: Morning Tai Chi and evening cardio dance for wellness
- Thursdays: Live indie music and Crafternoons
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Fridays: Dance parties (salsa, swing, tango, and square dancing)
- Weekends: Juggling, family STEM, and global culture days
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For more information, click the link below.
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Activity & Class Schedule for Civic Center Plazas |
Check out all of the amazing drop-in activities and scheduled classes available at the reimagined UN Plaza and surrounding Civic Center area.
From the Heart of the City Farmers' Market at Fulton Plaza to free skateboarding lessons at UN Plaza, we have something for everyone to get out and play in San Francisco's core. See the workout class schedule from Rae Studios at UN Plaza, as well as the full amenity list and schedule at the link below.
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Adaptive Bike Program in Golden Gate Park on Saturdays |
San Francisco's free Adaptive Bike Program is back in Golden Gate Park.
In partnership with BORP, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, we're providing free adaptive bikes for use on a first come, first served basis in the park on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the summer and fall months.
They will be available at the Music Concourse behind the Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive) and next to the accessible parking lot.
For more information, contact BORP Cycling Center at (510) 848-2930 or email sfcy...@borp.org.
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Explore Science, Art, Animals, and Birds at the Randall Museum This August |
The Randall Museum (199 Museum Way) invites families to engage in hands-on fun every Saturday this August. Start the morning with Saturday Science from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., where kids and caregivers can explore simple science through interactive projects.
Next is Meet the Animals at 11:30 a.m., where visitors of all ages can get up close with snakes, tarantulas, and other native wildlife in the museum’s live animal exhibit.
In the afternoon, drop in for Afternoon Art from 1 to 4 p.m. to create family-friendly crafts guided by museum art instructors.
For nature lovers, don’t miss Birding the Hill at 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 16. This guided walk goes through the habitats of Corona Heights Park (Roosevelt and Museum Way), led by the museum’s Birder-in-Residence. Pre-registration is required.
For more information, click the link below.
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Drop-In Wheelchair Basketball at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center |
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Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) is hosting a free drop-in wheelchair basketball session every Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. in partnership with BORP Adaptive Sports and Recreation. All ages are welcome. You don't have to have a mobility disability to participate, but you must be able to maneuver a wheelchair. Wheelchairs are available for participants at least 5 feet tall. Let's hoop!
For more information, click the link below.
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Sundays at the Beach at Sunset Dunes: Tai Chi on August 17 |
Join the Friends of Sunset Dunes for its Sundays at the Beach programming. These free activities, from mat yoga to live music, will be hosted four times a month. The next program will be Tai Chi on Sunday, August 17 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Sunset Dunes and Judah Street. For more information, click the link below.
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Library on the JFK Promenade Every Monday |
The San Francisco Public Library invites you to visit the Bookmobile at the JFK Promenade. Every Monday through September 29, you can find the library on wheels at the corner of JFK Promenade and Conservatory Drive, west of the Conservatory of Flowers, from 4 to 7 p.m. Stop by to browse books, borrow materials, and take part in free activities for all ages. For more information, click the link below.
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Movie Night at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center on August 19 |
Join our staff at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) for Tuesday movie nights! The next will take place on August 19 beginning at 6 p.m. and will feature the 1991 film "Hook." Come meet your neighbors and enjoy these films. For more information, contact the center at (415) 239-4007.
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Glen Park Rec Short Film Festival Accepting Entries, Deadline August 31 |
Rec and Park is accepting submissions for its free Glen Park Rec Short Film Festival, which will take place at the Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) on Friday, October 10 at 6 p.m. The deadline for submissions is Sunday, August 31 at 11:59 p.m. To submit your film or for additional information, email conor...@sfgov.org.
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Hoops 4 Peace Tournament Culminates in Finals, Community Event |
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Hoop 4 Peace Basketball Finals at Mission Creek Park North earlier this month! This annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament is a month-long series promoting peace and unity across neighborhoods that is organized by the A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI) and community partners and supported by the India Basin Waterfront Park project.
The tournament culminated in the finals, which featured a DJ, free raffles, giveaways, haircuts and family-friendly fun, as well as a $2,000 grand prize for the winning teams. Our Video of the Week comes from APRI and highlights the event.
A special thanks to Mayor Daniel Lurie and former Golden State Warriors player Kelenna Azubuike for dropping by!
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