Over the past few weeks, much of the focus in SoMa has been crime and safety, transportation and November's local election. Here's our events digest to let you know what's been happening in the neighborhood, and what to look forward in the days ahead.
Anyone looking to get to know their neighbors and police officers will want to stop by Southern Station's National Night Out celebration from 5-7pm on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at Victoria Manalo Draves Park. Here's what you can expect from the family-focused event.
Western SoMa residents continue to worry about the neighborhood's homeless population, but the San Francisco Homeless Outreach Team and representatives from multiple police station assure neighbors that they are working together to bring entire encampments off the streets.
With November quickly approaching, we visited Wilma Pang — a candidate for District 3 supervisor — today to learn more about her position on neighborhood issues.
Finally, the long-awaited E-line debuts weekend service this Saturday, giving travelers a new option for navigating along the Embarcadero between Caltrain and Fisherman's Wharf.
Without further ado, here's what's in store for the weekend:
Friday, July 31st
11-11:30am and 12:15-12:45pm
Children's Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens
Free
Host Description: A percussion expert and master of the diminutive four-string cuatro, Venezuela’s national instrument, Rago has assembled a brilliant cast of collaborators in the Venezuelan Music Project including percussionists Omar Ledezma and Braulio Barrera. Together they explore folkloric Venezuelan forms such as joropo andmerengue (not to be confused with the popular Dominican dance style of the same name).
SysAdmin Appreciation Day Party
4-7pm
OpenDNS, 135 Bluxome St.
$5
Host Description: We know you work tirelessly throughout the year with little appreciation. Well today is your day - literally it's SysAdmin Day - and we're celebrating you with everything you love: pizza, beer, and other goodies.
Summer in SoMa Street Food Festival
5-10pm
SoMa StrEat Food Park, 428 11th St.
Free
Host Description: Join us for the night as we taste and discover cuisines from around the world! It'll be a night of SoMa(ch) good food, music, and chill vibes - what more could you ask for to end off the month of July?
8pm
SoMa Arts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan St.
$15
Host Description: Indulge yourself in some of San Francisco's finest up-and-coming artists, photographers and creators! There is something for every body including live body painting, live music, face-painting, free nail art/henna tattoos, live portraits and free chocolate!
Saturday, Aug. 1st
San Francisco Underground: Street Art Tour
12-3pm
1AM Gallery, 1000 Howard St.
$39
Host Description: Experience the city's more covert — and illegal — art scene in this unusual tour. Explore San Francisco's unique role in the street art movement, as 1AM's expert guide takes you through this urban art tour.
1-3pm
Esplanade, Yerba Buena Gardens
Free
Host Description: In collaboration with Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, AfroSolo Arts Festival presents its 15th annual free concert in Yerba Buena Gardens. Dedicated to nurturing, promoting, and presenting African-American and African diaspora art and culture through solo performance and the visual arts, AfroSolo showcases some of the most trenchant, vibrant and soul-stirring artists around.
Big Sippin' in SOMA: Craft Beer Pub Crawl
1pm
Thirsty Bear Brewing Company, 661 Howard St.
$69
Host Description: SF on Tap is taking to the streets of SOMA to offer enthusiasts an afternoon of craft beer drinking, education, and celebration. Each tour showcases three to four of SF's best breweries and beer bars.
9pm-4am
Public Works
$17.50
Host Description: It's that time of year!! Come indulge in some pre-playa fun at our 4th Annual Pre-Burn! As always, we're bringing together the best DJ talent from your favorite Burning Man crews for this special event including OPULENT TEMPLE, PINK MAMMOTH, SPACE COWBOYS and NUTZ!
Honey Sound System Presents Michael Serafini
10pm-4am
Beatbox, 314 11th Street
$15
Host Description: Join us as we return to the intimacy of Beatbox for a special showcase set with Chicago's dance music stronghold and the Honey crew.
Sunday, Aug. 2nd
San Francisco Mime Troupe's Freedomland
2-3pm
Esplanade, Yerba Buena Gardens
Free
Host Description: Fasten your seatbelts for another wild yet thought-provoking ride with the world-renowned San Francisco Mime Troupe, with the ensemble’s annual new musical addressing contemporary America... In Freedomland, young Nathaniel returns from serving in Afghanistan only to find another war zone at home. Meanwhile the Mayor and the Police Chief – one desperate for votes, the other desperate to fund his militarized police force – ramp up the fear (and their shiny new tank) to fight the newest, drug threat to America… worse than weed, meth, coke, crack, or crank, it’s… SNORF!!
What else is going on in the neighborhood this weekend? Let us know in the comments.
