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DFT Will Return July 4 | 5-10pm

DFT (Downtown First Thursdays) is a free monthly street party hosted in Downtown San Francisco taking place on every first Thursday of the month from 5pm to 10pm. Get ready for disco in the streets, DJs, live music, drag, fashion, street performances, and many other surprises still to be announced!

We're giving Downtown a whole new makeover -- think bigger, bolder, and oh-so daring.

Special Guest Performers

7:00- 9pm

Unwind, explore, connect.

The fun takes place on 2nd Street (between Market and Howard) and along neighboring alleyways ready for you to explore. The event will also feature two 21+ outdoor bars on Minna and Natoma.

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

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Activations + Stages

  • 111 Minna Gallery

    (111 Minna St)

    KALW will host conversations, music, and more inside 111 Minna Gallery from 5pm-10pm.

  • Discoteca on Minna Street

    (Outside 111 Minna Gallery)

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

  • The Art Car Stage

    (2nd at Howard st.)

    OASIS Nightclub & Cabaret will start the party with drag, DJs, and more in the early evening and set the stage for special guest performers–brought to you by The Midway and Another Planet Entertainment–to close out the night.

    June Special Guest Performer Essel 7:50-9pm on 2nd and Howard Street.

  • Dance Hall

    (Outside Natoma Cabana on Natoma at 2nd Street)

    Yerba Buena Gardens Festival and A LITTLE x will bring you live music to get down to. Grab your partner and head to the Dance Hall for salsa, funk, and more grooves to keep you moving in the streets.

  • Jams on Jessie

    (Jessie Street at 2nd Street)

    Jessie Street comes alive with bands and live music brought to you by Noise Pop, plus some fun surprises and wandering street performances.

  • Outdoor beer gardens

    (Two Locations)

    Enjoy delicious drinks outside at:
    Minna Street outside of 111 Minna Gallery
    Natoma Street outside of Natoma Cabana (90 Natoma St.)

BUSINESSES ON THE BLOCK

Restaurants

BUSINESSES ON THE BLOCK

Bars

Upcoming Vendors

  • Golden Gate Cookie Co

    J&D's BBQ

    R&R Dairy Bar

    Respectable Bird

    Jollof Kitchen

    Bini's Kitchen

    Peaches Patties

    Ate O'Clock Food

    Mestizo

    YoSoyCeviche

    Parilleros Grill Chefs Truck

    620 Jones

  • Gooch Photography

    Asalai Boutique

    Bella Terra Bliss

    Santa Cruz Mountain Essentials

    Lobster Tee

    Golden Age Accessories

    ThatmakescentsCo

    S for Sparkle

Presented by

DFT is funded by Civic Joy Fund thanks to Bob and Randi Fisher and Levi Strauss & Co.

Sponsors

2024 Creative Partners

Neighborhood Partners

Promotional Partner

Wild 94.9

Interested in being a vendor? We're looking for food, retail, and more to make the streets come to life with the best of San Francisco.

For other inquiries, contact us at info@intothestreetssf.com.