San Francisco, CA
It's Night Market Season in San Francisco
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San Francisco is deep into a night market renaissance. The trend kicked off in earnest last year when thousands descended on events like the Chinatown Night Market and the Undiscovered SF Filipino Block Party (coming to SoMa later in the year). Now, nearly every week, you can find an event that beckons with live music, stellar food and intriguing opportunities for fun. We’re highlighting five evening events that are especially popular during summer when the longer days and cool nights provide ideal opportunities to explore.
The March installment of the (now monthly) Chinatown Night Market, featuring a Chinatown adorned with paper lanterns and rife with dragons
Civic Joy Fund
Modeled after markets in Asia, last year’s inaugural event was such a hit that organizers decided to make it a regular thing. Now, the Chinatown Night Market happens every second Friday of the month, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Grant Street. Local vendors line the street under swaying red lanterns, selling a variety of delicacies and treats, from dim sum and sushi to milk tea and pastries. As you browse, listen for the clang of symbols and thundering drums as festive dragon and lion dancers sweep through the market. Many of the historic stores in Chinatown stay open late for the event.
Every second Friday, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Grant Ave. from Sacramento St. to Jackson St. Free
The packed streets of San Francisco’s Financial District during May’s Bhangra & Beats
Odell Hussey
With DJs, dancing and drum collectives tearing up the streets, Bhangra & Beats never fails to draw a crowd. The night market began in the Financial District last year to celebrate South Asian Bhangra music, blending in other international dance music genres. This year, each Friday brings a theme this year: July 12 incorporates Afrobeats, and September 13 honors Latin Heritage Month. The last date, November 15, culminates with the city’s first-ever Diwali celebration.
But it’s not all dancing — there’s food and revelry, too. Expect tasty Indian street fare, open-air bars and local merchants selling vintage clothing, jewelry and textiles. Keep the adventure going by getting an intricate mehndi tattoo and check the website for official after-parties at nearby restaurants.
July 12, September 13 and November 14 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Battery St. at Clay St. Free but RSVPs are recommended
Last year’s inaugural Sunset Night Market, which drew upwards of 10,000 attendees
Kevin Kelleher and Emily Trinh
Six blocks of local food, merchants, artists and performances will light up the Sunset District on Fridays once again this year, bringing life to a quieter corner of the city. Inspired by the bustling markets of Taipei, the popularity of last year’s inaugural market blew away organizers, who are feverishly working behind the scenes to bring more of everything, including doubling the size of the event. “As we saw more than 10,000 attendees last year, we want to ensure we can scale up to accommodate the demand,” said Lily Wong, the director of community engagement for Wah Mei, one of the organizers. Though the dates have not yet been set, you can expect a late summer or early fall start.
Fridays, Irving St. Free
Local artists, creatives and performers are venerated at this monthly self-guided walking tour of the galleries in the Tenderloin and Lower Polk neighborhoods. Explore new artistic works while taking in occasional live music, sipping cocktails at openings and experiencing spontaneous performances or whatever intriguing event pops up along the route. This year, the Art Walk (which is organized by Moth Belly Gallery) gets a little spring in its step, thanks to a small grant from the city, which means more collaborations and more art each month. Bookshops, restaurants and other stores along the route often stay open later during the walks.
Every first Thursday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free
Join a warm-up at Embarcadero Plaza, then cruise along the shoreline and watch the sun dropping toward the horizon as the sky turns dark. While not exactly a night market, we’ll bend the rules for the famous Midnight Rollers Friday Night Skate, a unique way to enjoy the city. Welcoming both inline skaters and classic rollers, the group gathers every Friday night to skate the mean streets of Sam Fran, meeting at the Plaza across from the Ferry Building. The loop route passes by the Palace of Fine Arts and Victorian homes of Union Street before heading through the Broadway Tunnel toward Union Square and back to the Ferry Building. Described as a “12-mile skate tour/party through the City” on its website, this event is not for the timid, but there’s a beginner skate event every Thursday that is shorter and mostly flat.
Every Friday, 8:30 p.m. Ferry Building Plaza at the foot of Market St. at the Embarcadero. Free
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Grace Jidoun is a Los Angeles-based journalist who writes about food, culture, and travel. Her pieces have appeared in Glamour, Money, Epicurious, Insider, Clean Plates, AAA Publications, Bon Appétit, Smart Mouth, and more. She also covers entertainment as a features writer for NBC Insider, SYFY Wire, Bravo, and Atlanta Black Star.
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San Francisco, CA
San Francisco Giants Linked as Landing Spot for Struggling Outfielder
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The San Francisco Giants are in a weird spot which could lead them into buying-low at the MLB trade deadline rather than going after the big names.
Jim Bowden of The Athletic went through every team’s needs and assigned them potential targets. An intriguing name for the Giants was Baltimore Orioles star Cedric Mullins.
Mullins has been a historically solid batter to along with a great glove, but is struggling mightily at the plate this season. With the Orioles looking to win a World Series this year, they could be in the market of trading him for a pitcher while looking for another “win-now” option in the outfield.
He was slashing just .197/.245/.343 at the plate entering Friday. On June 20, he hit his first home run since the end of April, breaking out of a huge slump.
The last time that he was this inconsistent at the plate the was the beginning of his career.
The North Carolina native was drafted in the 13th round of the 2015 MLB draft by Baltimore. He made his debut in 2018. While he was already showing promise in the field, he was way behind as a hitter.
He slashed .235/.312/.359 in 45 games as a rookie. Things got worse after that, though, as he logged just 22 games the next season with a horrid slashing line of .094/.181/.156.
The Orioles didn’t give up, though, as he bounced back a year later to finally look ready to be consistent at the big league level.
His first full season came in 2021 and it was better than anyone could have expected. He earned his first All-Star nod and Silver Slugger award. He had a 30-30 performance launching home runs and stealing bases constantly.
While he’s never surpassed that .291/.360/.518 slash line, he’s still been ok at the plate.
A trade could make sense for the Giants. While they have battled to stay relevant in the playoff race, going all in for this season could make sense.
Not having as much pressure for an immediate turnaround could also be in Mullins’ favor. While it would be nice to have him perform at a better level for the rest of the campaign, next year could be more important.
Moving Jung Hoo Lee to one of the corner outfield spots could also proved to be beneficial. Mullins is able to cover more ground while Lee has a much stronger arm.
San Francisco, CA
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San Francisco, CA
The Bono fountain is broken. Is SF too broke to fix it?
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A huge concrete fountain that Bono famously graffitied during a free concert at San Francisco’s Embarcadero Plaza in 1987 has been drained after “a major mechanical failure” forced the city to shut the water off.
The last pump that serviced the Vaillancourt Fountain, also known as “Quebec libre!,” failed about two weeks ago, Tamara Aparton, a Recreation and Parks Department spokesperson, told The Standard. Now, the 53-year-old brutalist sculpture must have its mechanical and electrical systems replaced. The cost? Upward of $3 million.
“The fountain systems were extremely antiquated and past the end of their useful life,” Aparton said in an email. “Due to [the] age of the infrastructure, the fountain systems require a full renovation.”
It’s unclear if or when those repairs could happen. Aparton said there was “no timeline.” For now, the department is working with the Arts Commission to install temporary container plants in the fountain.
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