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DFT ReturnS DEC 5 | 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.
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Special Guest Performer
7- 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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Official Partner Events
UNSTAGED. Live on Market
Happening the first Thursday of September, October and November from 4-7p, UNSTAGED: First Thursday ✦ Live on Mid-Market, brings a free, interactive, live performance experience with an F Train takeover, live bands & DJs, buskers and makers, immersive soundscapes, cooking classes, interactive art carts, and drag lip sync onto Market Street between 5th and 6th.
UNSTAGED. is a DFT Official Partner Event produced by Market Street Arts.
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Gallery Openings + Arts Organizations
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SFMOMA
(151 3rd St.)
Bay Area residents get free access to SFMOMA on the first Thursday of the month.
Activations + Stages
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111 Minna Gallery
(111 Minna St)
KALW will host conversations, music, and more inside 111 Minna Gallery from 5pm-10pm.
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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.)
Opening DJs warm up the crowd and special guest performers–brought to you by The Midway and Another Planet Entertainment–close out the night.
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Dance Hall
(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.
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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.
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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.)
Upcoming Vendors
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TBA
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TBA
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
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.