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DFT ReturnS APRIL 3 | 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 more!

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

DFT IS RAIN ON RAIN OR SHINE!

Special Guest Performer

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.

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

BUSINESSES ON THE BLOCK

Restaurants

BUSINESSES ON THE BLOCK

Bars

BUSINESSES ON THE BLOCK

OTHER

🎪 The circus is coming— and @KALWRadio is bringing them downtown! 🌉 Join us THIS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH for a special performance inside 111 Minna Gallery with @CircusBella! ✨ Programming features: 🎙️ KALW Music Editor & host of &lsq
🪩 SAN FRANCISCO— HOP IN THE ART CAR WITH @MSREBECCABLACK THIS THURSDAY! 🌉 @APEConcerts is bringing out @msrebeccablack as your DFT Dec. 5th Special Guest Performer!! ✨ It’s never too early to start the pre-game — don&rsquo
🍴This THURSDAY— Spend the week building your appetite because DFT is back with another lip-smackin’ lineup! Want a sneek peak? Check them out here: 🌉 @620Jones 🍪 @HungryCrumbsSSF 🌮 @MelinasKitchen_LLC 🌮 @Mestizo.SF 🍪 @Nice_And_Sho
🌉 We’ve got some twists, turns, flips, and some explosive movement at DFT this Thursday! Catch capoeira masters from @SanFranciscoCapoeira combining dance, martial arts, and acrobatics all along 2nd St! 📍Event Info: December 5th, 5-10pm 2n

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Gallery Openings + Arts Organizations

  • SFMOMA

    (151 3rd St.)

    Bay Area residents get free access to SFMOMA on the first Thursday of the month.

    Learn More

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 hosts 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!

  • Howard Stage

    (2nd at Howard st.)

    Opening DJs warm up the crowd and special guest performers–brought to you by The Midway and Another Planet Entertainment–close out the night.

  • Dance Hall & Runway

    (Outside Natoma Cabana on Natoma at 2nd Street)

    A rotating lineup of curators will bring you Djs and live music to get down to. Grab your partner and head to the Dance Hall for salsa, funk, and more eclectic grooves to keep you moving in the streets.

  • Jukebox on Jessie

    (Jessie Street at 2nd Street)

    You’re the star on Jessie Street! Karaoke your heart out all night.

  • Outdoor bars

    (Four locations)

    2nd and Stevenson
    2nd and Natoma
    Minna Alley
    Outside Natoma Cabana

Upcoming Vendors

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.