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Frisco Friday in India Basin on May 31
Come out for Frisco Fridays, a series of events centered around a small business marketplace and family friendly activities. Hosted by Made in the City, Family Equity Partners, and the India Basin Waterfront Park project partners, these free events feature fun-filled evenings of music, food, games, children's activities, community vibes, and plenty of green space to enjoy. Whether you're a Frisco native, a newcomer, or just visiting the city, this event is the perfect way to kick off the weekend.
The next takes place on Friday, May 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the PG&E Hunters Point SF site (155 Jennings Street) next to Heron's Head Park. This Frisco Friday will feature the Chopped 415 soul-food cook off hosted by Remy’s Creations!
Want to get the vibe around Frisco Fridays? Check out the recap video of last month's event at this link.
This series is a partnership made possible through the India Basin Waterfront Park Equitable Development Plan (EDP). Outlined in the plan are the strategies to use the physical spaces and park programming to build community cohesion and social capital and to support Bayview-Hunters Point commercial corridors beyond the park. For more information and to RSVP, click the link below.
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SF Love - Playing for the People Concert in Golden Gate Park on June 1
Join SF Live for its SF Love - Playing for the People concert at the Golden Gate Park Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive) on Saturday, June 1 from 2 to 6 p.m. It will feature a myriad of jazz, funk, and hip hop including certified crowd-movers Knowpa Slaps, MC Radioactive, Rojai and the Pocket, and the Howard Wiley Band. For more information, click the link below.
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Monumental Reckoning Ceremony in Golden Gate Park on June 19
In honor of Juneteenth, we are hosting a special Monumental Reckoning ceremony and event on Wednesday, June 19 from 1 to 2 p.m. It will take place at the site of the former statue of Francis Scott Key in the Golden Gate Park Music Concourse where the Monumental Reckoning art figures stood from 2021 to 2024. The art figures represented the first Africans stolen from their homeland and sold into chattel slavery in 1619. The 350 "Ancestors" encircled the vacant plinth of the slaveholder Francis Scott Key.
This year, the organizers are looking for volunteers to be one of the 350+ Black women who will surround the empty plinth area for the event. All Black women are welcome, including trans women, as well as non-binary and gender fluid people. The time commitment for this volunteer role is from noon to 2 p.m. that day.
Additionally, all allies are welcome to experience and witness this historic event. For more information and to volunteer, click the link below.
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The Whale's Tail Makes a Splash its Opening Weekend
Thank you to everyone who helped the Whale’s Tail cast off for its 2024 season last weekend in Golden Gate Park! Located at the 14th Avenue East Meadow just west of the Rose Garden on the JFK Promenade, this seasonal watering hole will be open from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and select holidays all summer and will feature a revolving schedule of live music, as well as food trucks, street art and games.
The seasonal destination is a collaboration between Rec and Park, Non Plus Ultra, Illuminate, and SF Live. For more information, including the schedule for this weekend, click the link below.
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Gardens of Golden Gate Park Named Top Ten by CultureComp
The Gardens of Golden Gate Park were named a top 10 garden via CultureComp, by Morey Consulting. The top 10 gardens have the highest CompScores which comprise attendance, market capture, visitor experience, Google rating, visit frequency, and admission price to identify the highest performing gardens. There were 83 gardens, arboretums, and conservatories included as part of their ongoing analysis of more than 11 million visitors to 806 cultural attractions in the 100 largest U.S. markets. Learn more about CultureComp at its website at the link below.
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Activity and 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 and live music at Fulton Plaza to Zumba with Rec and Park 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 (pictured above), as well as the full amenity list and schedule at the link below.
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Lake Merced Trail Improvement Project Pathway Closure
We've started working on the northern part of the Lake Merced Trail Improvement Project. To accommodate construction, the trail along Skyline Boulevard is closed through late June. Pedestrians should follow the detour through Harding Park Golf Course, pictured in the map above. This detour is available from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
This project includes reconstructing the asphalt pathway from Harding Park Road to the Sunset Circle parking lot to make it ADA compliant. The lot itself will receive six new ADA parking spaces. Additionally, the natural surface pathway will be repaved with softer soil that is more comfortable for runners and walkers. Existing fitness stations along this same stretch will be replaced with new adult exercise equipment.
Questions? Email the project manager at omar....@sfgov.org. For more information, visit the project page at the link below.
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Japantown History Mural Proposal Meetings on May 30 and June 12
The San Francisco Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), working with the artistic team of MissionArt415 will create a mural on the exterior wall facing Geary Boulevard at the entrance to the Japantown Peace Plaza.
Join this group to review the proposal at a community meeting on Thursday, May 30 at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (1840 Sutter Street) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., as well as a community meeting on Wednesday, June 12 at the Japanese American Citizens League (1765 Sutter Street) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, click the link below.
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Bay Area Musicians: Submit a Recording to Bay Beats by May 31
The San Francisco Public Library is looking for Bay Area musicians to submit recordings for Bay Beats, the library's free streaming music platform featuring the exciting, diverse sounds of Bay Area musicians. Selected artists will receive $250, with their work going out to thousands of new listeners on the platform. For more information, click the link below.
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Mission Bay Future Parks Workshop on June 2
Join Mission Bay Development Group, the Office of Community Infrastructure and Investment, and Rec and Park for the first Mission Bay future park workshop on Sunday, June 2 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Meet at 1:45 p.m. at Mission Bay and Terry Francois boulevards.
The workshop will be an interactive walk along the sites of several future parks in Mission Bay. In this first workshop, we’ll focus on the five future park parcels at P7, P9, P12, P13, and P15 pictured above.
The Mission Bay Development Group is leading the community engagement process to collect input for the design of these parks. The parks are anticipated to be completed in 2028, at which point they will be transferred to Rec and Park for ownership and maintenance.
For more information and to RSVP, click the link below.
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Call for Artists for India Basin Waterfront Park by June 7
The San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) is looking for Artists in Residence for the future India Basin Waterfront Park. The SFAC is looking for two San Francisco-based artists, with the deadline to apply extended to Friday, June 7 by 5 p.m. Artists will work with the India Basin Waterfront Park project partners and the Bayview-Hunters Point community to develop new works for the park. The total honorarium for each artist is $40,000. The production budget for each Artist is $15,000. For more information and to apply, click the link below.
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Randolph and Bright Design Survey Open Through June 14
Rec and Park, in partnership with KABOOM!, will be making improvements to Randolph and Bright Mini Park, which will include a new children’s nature exploration area, paved areas, seating, plantings, and fencing. Be sure to provide feedback on the project by taking the design survey, which is open through Friday, June 14.
For more information, visit the project page at the link below.
Questions? Contact the project manager by email at keri....@sfgov.org or by phone at (628) 652-6642.
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Rec and Park Job Openings
Looking for a career change? Want to get outside with one of the best park systems in the country? Join the Rec and Park team! We're hiring for a number of positions from an administrative analyst and planner, to lifeguards and recreation leaders. Click the link below to see current openings. Questions? Email rpd_rec...@sfgov.org.
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Stern Grove Festival: RSVP for Chicano Batman Tickets on May 30
Stern Grove Festival is back for its 87th season with an amazing lineup of FREE concerts for the summer that includes Sylvan Esso, the Commodores, Chaka Khan and more. You can RSVP for free tickets one month before each show date at the link below, with the next RSVP date on Thursday, May 30 at 2 p.m. for Chicano Batman.
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Civic Center Soundtrack Concert Series on May 30 and June 4
Civic Center Soundtrack, a free concert series by Illuminate Live, is at Fulton Plaza between San Francisco Main Library and the Asian Art Museum this spring and summer. These diverse musical performances will be held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
On Thursday, May 30 from 2 to 5 p.m., we have Alex Walsh, The Missing Pieces, and wrob.
Please note that the show for Friday, May 31 has been cancelled.
Next week we have Amy Obenski, Commoner, and Gaby on Tuesday, June 4 from noon to 3 p.m. For more information and the full concert schedule, click the link below.
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We Players: Adventures with Alice in Golden Gate Park Closing Weekend
We Players' hit performance “Adventures with Alice” is closing out its 2024 series in Golden Gate Park this weekend, with shows from Thursday, May 30 through Sunday, June 2.
While strolling through the park along with performers, audience members will be immersed in the story and the scenery. The production leads the audience on a one-mile exploration through the park to places such as Lindley Meadow, Hellman Hollow, JFK Drive, and Portals of the Past at Lloyd Lake.
The story is a mash-up of the books “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass,” both written by Lewis Carroll. Audience members will enjoy seeing familiar characters such as Alice, the Mad Hatter, the White Hare, and the Red Queen, among others, as they jaunt through the iconic city park.
For more information, and to purchase tickets, click the link below.
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Hip Hop on the Plaza at UN Plaza on May 31
Join All the Way Live Foundation for Hip Hop on the Plaza at UN Plaza (Market and Hyde streets) with the next on May 31 from 4 to 7 p.m., which will feature a rock dance workshop starting at 4:30 p.m., followed by a dance session with DJ Powerserge. For more information, click the link below.
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Illuminate Live at the Golden Gate Bandshell May 31, June 2 and 5
Join us for free concerts with Illuminate Live at the Golden Gate Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive).
For Friday Happy Hour on May 31, we have an evening with the Ariel Marin Band from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Reggae Sunday on June 2 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. features DJ Guid8nce, DJ Jah Yzer, and Irie Dole.
Next week, we have Singer/Songwriter Wednesday on June 5 with Savage Bond, The Welcome Matt, and Three Flower Jam from 4 to 7 p.m.
For more information and the full concert schedule, click the link below.
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Garden Resource Day in McLaren Park on June 1
Join us for garden resource days in 2024. The next one will take place on Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be free compost, mulch, plant starts and seeds, as well as a tool care station. Compost will be limited to five 5-gallon buckets per household– bring your own buckets. Additionally, University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardener volunteers will be on site to answer your gardening questions!
These events will take place at the overflow parking lot at Gleneagles Golf Course (2100 Sunnydale Avenue), adjacent to the McLaren Bike Park. A waiting line will form on the north side of the street. Please approach from east to take a right turn into the parking lot. For more information, visit our Urban Agriculture page at the link below.
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Fix-it Clinic at Mission Arts Center on June 1
Join the San Francisco Environment Department, the San Francisco Public Library, SCRAP and Rec and Park for a fix-it clinic on Saturday, June 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mission Arts Center (745 Treat Avenue). Bring an item of clothing and learn how to fix it with a SCRAP repair coach. Materials will be provided. Note that there will not be alterations or complicated fixes. For more information, click the link below.
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26th Annual Ruth Jackson Family Day at Herz Playground on June 2
Join Youth 1st and community partners for the 26th Annual Ruth Jackson Family Day on Sunday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This community celebration will feature a car show, performances, food and more at Herz Playground (1701 Visitacion Avenue). This annual event honors Dr. Ruth Jackson and her family's commitment to serving the Sunnydale and Visitacion Valley neighborhoods.
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San Francisco Model Yacht Club Open House on June 2
Join the San Francisco Model Yacht Club (SFMYC) on Sunday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for its monthly open house at the club (1217 John F. Kennedy Drive). They take place on the first Sunday of the month, and feature free tours of the historic clubhouse and its collection of handmade sail and power boats regatta. For more information, click the link below.
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3rd Annual Doo_Da Day at Bayview K.C. Jones Playground on June 2
Join Doo_Da Activities for its 3rd Annual Doo_Da Day celebration on Sunday, June 2 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Bayview K.C. Jones Playground (5701 3rd Street). Dress up in your best superhero outfit to participate in a costume content, and enjoy games, activities, food and more! For more information, visit Doo_Da Activities Instagram page at the link below.
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Golden Gate Park Band: Trumpet Palooza on June 2
Join the Golden Gate Park Band for its Trumpet Palooza show on Sunday, June 2 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Golden Gate Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive). This free concert will toot the band's own horn, focusing on its trumpet section with solos galore! For more information, click the link below
Photo credit: Scott Strazzante/SF Chronicle
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"SF_retake" at the Harvey Milk Photo Center Through June 8
Swing by the Harvey Milk Photo Center (50 Scott Street) to check out its SF_retake exhibit, which is on display through Saturday, June 8.
In 2004, a small creative team invited 20 established photographers from the art and editorial world, as well as a handful of newly emerging photographers, to document that post-internet megaboom-to-bust moment in time.
In 2024, the change is evident in this new collection of photos. Fear of earthquakes has given way to fear of fiery air. Skepticism around powerful tech ownership has turned into skepticism around personal data ownership. Swing by to see this photo retake of San Francisco 20 years later. For more information, click the link below.
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Bean Sprouts Family Days at the San Francisco Botanical Garden
Join the San Francisco Botanical Garden (1199 9th Avenue) for Bean Sprouts Family Days on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. Help start seeds and explore all of the growth that happened in the garden over winter. Grab some tools at the garden's welcome station or bring your own to dig, water, pick, build and explore. Heavy rain will cancel programs. All programs are free of charge with admission and no preregistration is required. For more information, click the link below.
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Chess Club Thursdays in Glen Park
Join the San Francisco Public Library and Rec and Park for chess club Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m. Sessions take place at the Glen Park Branch Library (2835 Diamond Street) on the first, third and fifth Thursdays of the month, while sessions on the second and fourth Thursdays take place at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street). These sessions are for players of all skill levels including kids (6 and older), teens and adults. Improve your memory, concentration and logical thinking skills through this time-honored game! For more information, contact the recreation center at (415) 239-4007.
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Drop-In Wheelchair Basketball at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center
Glen Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) is hosting a free drop-in wheelchair basketball session every Saturday from 9 to 12:30 p.m. 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 (will fit people at least 5-feet tall). Let's get hooping!
Additional questions? Contact the recreation center at (415) 239-4007.
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Sundays at the Beach on the Great Highway: Chair Yoga on June 2
Join the Friends of Great Highway Park for its Sundays at the Beach programming. These free activities, from Tai Chi to live music, will be hosted four times a month. The next program will be Chair Yoga on Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m. at Irving Street and the Great Highway. For more information, click the link below.
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Swing into Stories at Garfield Recreation Center Playground on June 4
The San Francisco Public Library's (SFPL) YouthMobile is coming to parks around the city. Movement and play are essential building blocks in fostering literacy and a love of reading and the SFPL is bringing stories and song to San Francisco's parks through its Swing into Stories program. It takes place at a different park each Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The next will take place on June 4 at the Garfield Recreation Center playground (Treat Avenue and 26th Street). Join us for a high-energy story time in our beautiful outdoors!
The YouthMobile offers a diverse selection of children’s library materials available for check-out with an SFPL library card. From the city’s only kid-focused bookmobile, staff circulates materials, creates library cards and provides the public with information about library services and programs. For more information and the Swing into Stories schedule, click the link below.
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Movie Night at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center on June 4
Join our staff at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) for classic movie nights! The next will take place on Tuesday, June 4, beginning at 6 p.m. and will feature the 1946 film "The Chase." Come out to meet your neighbors and to enjoy these vintage films. For more information, contact the recreation center at (415) 239-4007.
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Padel in the Park Video Wrap Up
Park Padel's one-year pop-up courts at Embarcadero Plaza hosted its Padel in the Park tournament and celebration earlier this month. With the iconic back drop of the Ferry Building and Vaillancourt Fountain, there were Padel exhibition matches, free clinics and a tournament, as well as a DJ, food trucks, a beer garden and more. Our Video of the Week comes from Park Padel and shows what this day was all about.
Frequently described as a cross between tennis and squash, it's one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Padel was invented in Acapulco in 1969 and its popularity skyrocketed during the pandemic alongside pickleball, as people turned to socially distanced activities. For more information about Park Padel, and how to play at the courts, click the link below.
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