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DOWNTOWN FIRST THURSDAYS

Next UP:

JAN. 1, 2026

Free w/ RSVP

We're giving Downtown a whole new makeover -- think bigger, bolder, and so SF.
Every first Thursday of the month, Downtown First Thursdays is the place to be.
DFT IS ON RAIN OR SHINE!

Special Guest Perfomer

Unwind, explore, connect.

The DFT street party takes place on 2nd St. between Market and Howard Streets.

Nearby transportation:
Montgomery Station (MUNI & BART)

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For information on accessing off-street parking during event hours, please refer to DFT Local Access Maps

RSVP To Enter Special Giveaways!

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Activations + Stages

  • Howard Stage

    (2nd at Howard st.)

    Howard Stage Happy Hour from 5-7PM with Palette SF. Drink specials from 5-7PM at the outdoor bar near Howard St.

    Special Guest Performers:
    Jazz Mafia from 7-9PM.

  • Discoteca on Jessie Street

    (Jesse and 2nd St.)

    Grace Towers hosts an outdoor street discoteca on Jessie Street, featuring Bay Area Performers and DJs playing a wide range of music genres including disco, salsa, reggaeton, house y más!

  • Natoma Dance Hall

    (Outside Natoma Cabana on Natoma at 2nd Street)

    Live music with Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers. | 5-8PM

    Free swing dance lesson | 6:45PM

    Mario B. presents a fashion show and dance party. | 8-9:30PM

  • Karaoke on Keys

    (Outside 111 Minna Gallery)

    You’re the star on Minna Street! Karaoke your heart out all night with Community Music Hangout on the keys.

  • 111 Minna Gallery

    (111 Minna St)

    Art show and dance party, live music and more inside 111 Minna Gallery, with KALW co-hosting.

  • Outdoor bars

    (Four locations)

    2nd and Stevenson
    2nd and Natoma

Neighborhood Events

Businesses on the Block

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