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Dirtybird: Back 2 Baysics at Embarcadero Plaza on June 14 |
The first of three free concerts downtown takes place this Saturday, June 14 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Embarcadero Plaza (Market and Steuart streets). The second Back 2 Baysics show hosted by San Francisco’s own Dirtybird Records is in partnership with Another Planet Entertainment and Rec and Park, and will feature Christian Martin, DJ Minx, Justin Martin and Life on Planets.
Last year's concert in Embarcadero Plaza nearly tripled the foot traffic in the area relative to a typical Sunday, boosting local businesses and supporting the downtown economy.
For more information and to RSVP for the free show, click the link below.
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Epique Eats at the India Basin Waterfront Park Food Pavilion in June |
Join En2Action for its pop-up series at the India Basin Waterfront Park Food Pavilion (900 Innes Avenue) in June.
Experience the charm of French flavors with Chef Victoire and Epique Eats this month on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hailing from France, Chef Victoire brings a delightful mix of sweet and savory offerings to her weekend pop-up. From freshly baked focaccia to satisfying sandwiches and a rotating selection of decadent desserts, her menu highlights both comfort and creativity.
To start your week right, enjoy an assortment of drinks and pastries every Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, click the link below.
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Juneteenth and Father's Day Celebration at Gilman Playground on June 15 |
Join community partners for a Juneteenth and Father's Day celebration on Sunday, June 15 from noon to 6 p.m. at Gilman Playground (903 Gilman Avenue). The event will feature live music by Musiq Soulchild and Lloyd, among other performers. It will also feature local food and retail vendors, activities, and more. The India Basin Waterfront Park partners will be supporting this event and sharing information on the project. For more information, click the link below.
Interested in volunteering for this event? Sign up for shifts at this link.
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Harvey Milk Art & Pride Exhibit: "Unapologetically Queer" Opens June 21 |
Join the Harvey Milk Center for the Arts and Photo Center (50 Scott Street) for its 11th Annual Art and Pride exhibit, “Unapologetically Queer,” a bold exhibition curated by Nicola Bosco-Alvarez. The show will run from June 21 through July 31, and aims to amplify queer voices in a time of resistance and visibility. There will be a free opening celebration for the exhibit on Saturday, June 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. featuring drag performances at 7:30 p.m. This community exhibit will feature artwork from more than 62 artists, the largest Art and Pride exhibit to date at the center. For more information, click the link below.
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SFPD Seeks Members for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Working Group |
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) is forming a new DGO 5.23 Working Group to develop clear, respectful and effective policies for interactions with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals. Community members are invited to collaborate with the SFPD to shape practices that promote safety and dignity for all. The group is tentatively scheduled to begin on Tuesday, August 5. To be considered, email sfpd.work...@sfgov.org by Friday, June 13.
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Stern Grove Festival: Enter Lottery for Orville Peck Tickets Starting June 15 |
Stern Grove Festival is back with an amazing lineup of free concerts for the summer that includes Girl Talk, Damian and Stephen Marley, Diana Ross and more.
Note that the Festival has moved to a lottery system for its free tickets, which will take place six weeks before each show date.
There will also be citywide community box offices open the day before shows, where people can pick up tickets in-person.
You can enter the lottery at the link below, with the next one on Sunday, June 15 beginning at 10 a.m. for Orville Peck and Jamie Wyatt.
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Annual Summer Concerts Community Meeting on June 16 |
Join Rec and Park, Another Planet Entertainment, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, San Francisco Police Department, and district supervisors for the annual summer concerts community meeting on Monday, June 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Golden Gate Park Senior Center (6101 Fulton Street).
Swing by to receive information and provide feedback for the upcoming Outside Lands Music Festival taking place from August 8 to 10, as well as the Dead & Co. and Zach Bryan concerts.
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Embarcadero Plaza & Sue Bierman Park Project Community Meeting on July 8 |
Rec and Park will host a second community meeting for the Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project on Tuesday, July 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Codi office space (Three Embarcadero Center) at street level. The meeting will include updates on the project and an opportunity for the public to share ideas and feedback.
The project is a public-private partnership with BXP, the Downtown SF Partnership and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development. The City aims to create a cohesive, vibrant public park in the heart of San Francisco, and community input is essential to shaping its future. For more information, click the link below.
A community survey will be available on the project page beginning July 9. For questions, contact project manager Eoanna Harrison Goodwin at eoanna....@sfgov.org or (628) 652-6645. For translation, language or accessibility services, contact Pete Moore at pete.j...@sfgov.org or (415) 496-6204 at least 72 hours in advance.
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Bayview Safety Swim & Splash Program Celebrates End of School Year |
The Bayview Safety Swim and Splash (BSSS) program celebrated the end of its spring program and school year with its Splash Bash community celebration at Martin Luther King Jr. Pool last month. The event featured a skills showcase, as well as an open family swim with stand-up paddle boards, kayaks and more!
BSSS is a free learn-to-swim initiative for elementary students in the 94124 zip code. It has operated since 2022 in partnership with the Y of San Francisco at MLK Jr. Pool. The goal of the program is to ensure that neighborhood youth develop confidence in the water and acquire lifelong skills, including floating, breathing, and how to swim to safety if needed.
In 2024, the program added a new summer session to its normal spring and fall programming, serving 376 youth overall—a 71% increase from 2023—with over 160 achieving their water safety goals.
The program also aims to ensure that residents of Bayview-Hunters Point can enjoy the aquatic-oriented India Basin Waterfront Park to its fullest. For more information about the program, click the link below.
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Excelsior Playground & Crocker Amazon Tennis Courts Reopen |
Coyote Pupping Season in our Parks |
- Never feed coyotes or any wildlife
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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 June 12 & June 17 |
- June 12 | Noon-3 p.m. - Ants, Frank Buffum, and Vagabond Empire
- June 17 | Noon-3 p.m. - Northern Waste, Paris, and The Spellbinder Trio
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For the full concert schedule, click the link below.
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Illuminate Live at the Golden Gate Park Bandshell on June 13 & 18 |
- June 13 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. - Friday Happy Hour featuring Sgt. Splendor
- June 18 | 4-7 p.m. - Singer/Songwriter Wednesday featuring Drew Martin, Matt Jaffe, and Migrant Pickers
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For the full concert schedule, click the link below.
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Nature Play Day at Tenderloin Recreation Center on June 14 |
Join Wu Yee Children's Services, Cross Cultural Family Center, San Francisco Public Library, Rec and Park, and San Francisco Children and Nature for a Nature Play Day on Saturday, June 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Tenderloin Recreation Center (570 Ellis Street).
Enjoy a joyful morning of hands-on nature activities, creative exploration and outdoor play—designed for children ages 0-8 and their families. Come out for this free celebration of nature and community.
For more information and to RSVP, click the link below.
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17th Annual Golden Gate Park Band Festival on June 14 & 15 |
Join the Friends of the Golden Gate Park Band for its weekend festival at the Golden Gate Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive) on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature bands and music organizations from all over California. The Sunday show will also be in celebration of Father's Day. Come out for a weekend of music at the bandshell. For more information, click the link below.
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OminoDay Music Festival at Jerry Garcia Amphitheater on June 14 |
OminoDay World Music Festival is coming to Jerry Garcia Amphitheater (40 John F. Shelley Drive) on Saturday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Inspired by the life and vision of the late Andrew “DJ Domino” Ele, OminoDay celebrates his loving legacy as a youth advocate, community activist and talented DJ. The lineup this year includes bands, poets, dancers and DJs. There will also be resource tables, live art, kids’ activities, and food for the community. For more information, click the link below.
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The Whale's Tale Music Lineup for June 14 & 15 |
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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- June 14 | Noon- 6 p.m. - Amy Obenski, CarnyMusic, Evan Wardell, and Kevin Coffey
- June 15 | Noon- 6 p.m. - Bay Station Duo, Dan Dectis, Frankie West, and Lost Coast
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The Whale's Tail is a collaboration between Rec and Park, Non Plus Ultra, Illuminate, and SF Live. For more information, click the link below.
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Play with Pride Pickleball & Tennis at Goldman Tennis Center Beginning June 15 |
Goldman Tennis Center (50 Bowling Green Drive) will host a "Play With Pride" series for Pride Month from June 15 to 22, featuring round robin tennis and pickleball sessions for adults 16 and older. Events include pickleball on June 15 and 16, tennis on June 15, 18 and 21, and a Pride Party and tennis round robin on June 22 from 1 to 3 p.m., with food, games and prizes. Players rotate courts and partners in short matches. Registration opens one week before each event at 1 p.m. For more information and to RSVP, click the link below.
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SF Bay Area Pro-Am Basketball League at Kezar Pavilion Begins on June 16 |
The legendary San Francisco Bay Area Pro-Am basketball league has returned to Kezar Pavilion (755 Stanyan Street). The league features many talented hoopers ranging from professionals to college players, with league alumni including Steph Curry and Jason Kidd. Attend these free games throughout the summer with the first game of the season on Monday, June 16 beginning at 8 p.m. For more information including the full schedule, click the link below.
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