Free public park activities are available to all who visit TJPA’s Salesforce Park. Please see below for a listing of our free offerings. You can follow updates by checking back to this webpage or following our social media channels (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) @TransitCenterSF.
For a list of performers for the current month, see here.
Salesforce Transit Center and Rooftop Park Tours led by SF City Guides
The TJPA is now offering public walking tours of the Salesforce Transit Center and Rooftop Park, in partnership with SF City Guides a non-profit organization that leads free historical and architectural walking tours in San Francisco. For more information on this tour program and upcoming tour dates, see here.
2023 is shaping up to be another exciting year of fun and free public programming at TJPA’s Salesforce Park.
Recent changes to our winter season calendar include:
More Family Storytime! In partnership with the San Francisco Public Library, this program is now offered weekly on Wednesday mornings
Words + Stories, a weekly series of live readings by Bay Area writers and storytellers on Thursday evenings in February
The San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers return to the park for two special performances on Sunday afternoon, March 5
Get fit for free al fresco with classes provided by FITNESS SF. No pre-registration or membership required...just show up!
Events subject to change without notice.
Location
Days/Times
Dates
Description
San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers
Main Plaza
Sunday, March 5, 1 - 1:45 pm
March
The San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers perform Live at TJPA’s Salesforce Park! Their joyous melodies and rhythmic reels will inspire you to leap from your seat and dance with gusto! This activity is free and open to the public.
San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers
Main Plaza
Sunday, March 5, 12 - 12:45 pm
March
The San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers perform Live at TJPA’s Salesforce Park! Their joyous melodies and rhythmic reels will inspire you to leap from your seat and dance with gusto! This activity is free and open to the public.
5Rythyms
Amphitheater
Fourth Saturdays, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
March - October
Dancing the 5Rhythms® is a practice—a dynamic way to both workout and to meditate in the same breath. They teach us that life is energy in motion, freeing us from any fixed notions about people, places, objects or ideas. They initiate us back into the wisdom of our bodies and unleash movement’s dynamic healing power. No experience or special skills necessary and no steps or choreography to learn. This program is free and open to the public.
Metcon/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cancelled
A total body workout, this METabolic CONditioning class will take you through rounds of exercises aimed at increasing both cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength and is not for the faint hearted. You will leave this class drenched in sweat! This class is free and open to the public. Note: Cancelled.
Zumba®/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Weds., 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Jan - April
High energy, flawlessly taught, easily learned, wildly addictive ZUMBA® has taken the world by storm. FITNESS SF brings you top-notch ZUMBA® instructors in the SF Bay Area! This program is free and open to the public. Cancelled due to potential rain.
Zumba®/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Weds., 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
October - April
High energy, flawlessly taught, easily learned, wildly addictive ZUMBA® has taken the world by storm. FITNESS SF brings you top-notch ZUMBA® instructors in the SF Bay Area! This program is free and open to the public. Cancelled.
Recess Cart/Cancelled-Holidays
Main Plaza
Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
December 23, 24, and 31
Take your recess break! Enjoy a mix of art supplies, books, and games available to borrow for free during your visit to the park. Note: Cancelled for the Holidays.
Metcon/Cancelled-Holidays
Main Plaza
Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
December 24 & 25
A total body workout, this METabolic CONditioning class will take you through rounds of exercises aimed at increasing both cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength and is not for the faint hearted. You will leave this class drenched in sweat! This class is free and open to the public. Note: Cancelled for the Holidays.
Metcon/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
December
A total body workout, this METabolic CONditioning class will take you through rounds of exercises aimed at increasing both cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength and is not for the faint hearted. You will leave this class drenched in sweat! This class is free and open to the public. Note: Cancelled due to potential rain.
Recess Cart/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
January
Take your recess break! Enjoy a mix of art supplies, books, and games available to borrow for free during your visit to the park. Note: Cancelled due to potential rain.
Liberty Street Band performance: 11:30am – 1:00pm |
Holiday Caroling: 3:00 – 4:00pm |
Ugly Sweater Silent Disco: 5:30 – 7:30pm |
These activities are free and open to the public.
HIIT Bootcamp/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Tues., 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cancelled due to potential rain.
This High Intensity Interval Training class uses body weight training in an aerobic setting to burn fat & calories while building strong muscles, bones, and tendons. Cancelled due to potential rain.
Bollywood Dance
Main Plaza
Thursday, November 10, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
November
Learn a combination of cardio and choreography moves that will leave you feeling loved, lighter, and delighted in excitement every week. Rang De Bollywood Dance Company will be teaching you an all-levels Bollywood dance. This activity is free and open to the public.
Bollywood Dance/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Saturday November 5 Cancelled, Rescheduled to Thursday November 10 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Cancelled
Learn a combination of cardio and choreography moves that will leave you feeling loved, lighter, and delighted in excitement every week. Rang De Bollywood Dance Company will be teaching you an all-levels Bollywood dance. This activity is free and open to the public.
Note: Cancelled due to rain, Rescheduled to Thursday November 10 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Toddler Thursday
Main Plaza
Thurs., 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Jan - April
Join the Blue Bear School of Music every Thursday for outdoor musical fun intended for toddlers ages one to four. This program is free and open to the public.
Recess Cart
Main Plaza
Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Jan - April
Take your recess break! Enjoy a mix of art supplies, books, and games available to borrow for free during your visit to the park.
Toddler Tuesday
Amphitheater
Tues., 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
May - October
Join Music Together of San Francisco every Tuesday for outdoor fun intended for toddlers ages one to four. This program is free and open to the public.
Assemblage of Monsters/An Immersive Gothic Fairytale
Central Lawn
Saturday October 29 & Sunday, October 30 from 7:30pm - 8:30pm
October 29 & October 30
13th Floor Theater invites you to a night of Victorian mystery in Salesforce Park! Dust off your black lace picnic blanket, don your Gothic finery, and prepare to be immersed in the mysterious tale of the Lost 7 – a ghostly wedding story in the gardens. This program is free and open to the public.
Assemblage of Monsters/An Immersive Gothic Fairytale
Central Lawn
Saturday October 29 & Sunday, October 30 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm
October 29 & October 30
13th Floor Theater invites you to a night of Victorian mystery in Salesforce Park! Dust off your black lace picnic blanket, don your Gothic finery, and prepare to be immersed in the mysterious tale of the Lost 7 – a ghostly wedding story in the gardens. This program is free and open to the public.
Step/Song/Story
Main Plaza
Sunday, September 25, October 16, November 20 at 2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
September 25, October 16, and November 20
Step/Song/Story is a live, collaborative storytelling event by RAWdance which brings together Bay Area-based dancers, musicians, and text-based/literary artists for a public cross-disciplinary performance. This program is free and open to the public.
Step/Song/Story
Main Plaza
Sunday, September 25, October 16, November 20 at 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
September 25, October 16, and November 20
Step/Song/Story is a live, collaborative storytelling event by RAWdance which brings together Bay Area-based dancers, musicians, and text-based/literary artists for a public cross-disciplinary performance. This program is free and open to the public.
say i am you
Tuesday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m.
September 27
say i am you, by Post:ballet Resident Choreographer Moscelyne ParkeHarrison, is in essence about a constructed world dissolving into a new reality. The work explores the psychology of the body in space, and the impact of this outside of the traditional proscenium setting. Each performance is followed by a guided group movement jam. This program is free and open to the public.
say i am you
Tuesday, September 27 at 4:30pm
September 27
say i am you, by Post:ballet Resident Choreographer Moscelyne ParkeHarrison, is in essence about a constructed world dissolving into a new reality. The work explores the psychology of the body in space, and the impact of this outside of the traditional proscenium setting. Each performance is followed by a guided group movement jam. This program is free and open to the public.
Small Ensembles
Main Plaza
Friday, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
October
Curated by InterMusic SF, the Small Ensembles music series showcases the diverse talent of the San Francisco Bay Area with performances featuring a wide variety of genres. This program is free and open to the public.
October 21: Vitamin Em
Small Ensembles
Main Plaza
Friday, Sept 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
September
Curated by InterMusic SF, the Small Ensembles music series showcases the diverse talent of the San Francisco Bay Area with performances featuring a wide variety of genres. This program is free and open to the public.
September 16: The Destiny Muhammad Quartet
Small Ensembles
Main Plaza
Friday, August 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
August
Curated by InterMusic SF, the Small Ensembles music series showcases the diverse talent of the San Francisco Bay Area with performances featuring a wide variety of genres. This program is free and open to the public.
August 26: Jeremy Cohen’s Violin Jazz
Flip * Flop * Fly
Amphitheater
July 10 at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
July 10
Circus Bella brings a new outdoor show, Flip * Flop * Fly, to TJPA’s Salesforce Park! Circus Bella features an array of the brightest Circus talents from the Bay Area and beyond to delight and amaze audiences of all ages in an unforgettable and beloved family event. This activity is free and open to the public.
Liberty Street Band
Main Plaza
July 4 at 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
July 4
The Liberty Street Band performs a two hour set on the park’s Main Plaza. A little Americana on America’s birthday! This activity is free and open to the public.
MAKE MUSIC DAY Guitar and Ukulele Lesson
Central Lawn
Tuesday, June 21, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m
June
Bring your own guitar or ukulele to participate in this lesson provided by San Francisco Rock Project. This activity is free and open to the public. Limited to 18 participants – first-come, first-served. Recommended for ages 10 and up. This is a special event in a series that is typically held on Sundays at TJPA’s Salesforce Park from 11am – 12pm.
African Drumming Performance
Main Plaza
Wednesday, June 15, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m
June
Join Bay Area non-profit buildOn and the Duniya Dance and Drum Company on the Main Plaza for an African drum performance and words of encouragement service project. During the project words of encouragement participants can write positive and encouraging notes that will be delivered to local Bay Area youth.
Vinyasa Yoga
Amphitheater
Fri., 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
November - April
This class will focus on creating fluid transitional moves between postures, while alignment & form are never sacrificed in the process of flexibility development. Provided by FITNESS SF. This program is free and open to the public.
Guitar and Ukulele Lessons
Central Lawn
Sundays 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
May - October
Bring your own guitar or Ukulele to participate in this lesson series provided by San Francisco Rock Project. This activity is free and open to the public. Limited to 18 participants. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Summer Swing Nights
Main Plaza
Thurs; Jun 23 + July 28 + Aug 25 + Sep 8 + Oct 13, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
June - October
Shimmytown brings a live band and professional Lindy Hop dance instructors. All levels welcome. This activity is free and open to the public.
Bollywood Dance
Main Plaza
Saturdays, November 12 and 19, 2 - 3 p.m.
November
Learn a combination of cardio and choreography moves that will leave you feeling loved, lighter, and delighted in excitement every week. Rang De Bollywood Dance Company will be teaching you an all-levels Bollywood dance. This activity is free and open to the public.
K-Pop Up
Main Plaza
Third Thursdays at 5:30 - 7 p.m. June 16 + July 21 + Aug 18 + Sep 15 + Oct 20
May - October
Join K-Pop Up on the Main Plaza dance floor for a K-Pop dance class
and K-Pop performance! Each month your hosts will teach you how to
POP, STRUT, and MOVE like a K-Pop star like Blackpink, Twice, and BTS!
All levels welcomed! This activity is free and open to the public.
Mucho Mambo Salsa Night
Main Plaza
Thursday 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
November
Learn to dance the Salsa on the glow of the Main Plaza dance floor! The evening begins with a lesson followed by the main event. This activity is free and open to the public.
Mucho Mambo Salsa Night
Thurs., 5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
May - October
Learn to dance the Salsa on the glow of the Main Plaza dance floor! The evening begins with a lesson followed by the main event. This activity is free and open to the public.
MacBeth
Main Plaza
May 28 + 29 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. // May 30 from 1 - 3 p.m.
May 28 - May 30
In the wake of KING LEAR and TIMON, it’s The Rhino’s latest Shakespeare in the Park!
Travel the wilds of Downtown’s gorgeous Salesforce Park in this unique ambulatory production.
Your Medieval Scottish hosts are the villainous royal couple and a gaggle of Ghosts and Specters.
A creepy adventure updated to the present.
Writing Workshop
Weds., 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
May - October
Pick up some writing tips on your lunch break while completing exercises led by Gail Ford. Pens and notepads provided.
Reading Room + Recess Cart
Main Plaza
Tues. - Sun., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
June - October
Take your recess break! Enjoy a mix of art supplies, books, and games available to borrow for free during your visit to the park.
Music in the Park by Chantel Charis
Main Plaza
Thurs., 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
May
Chantel Charis is a Singer/Songwriter from the Midwest, living in San Francisco.
Zumba®
Main Plaza
Weds., 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
October - April
High energy, flawlessly taught, easily learned, wildly addictive ZUMBA® has taken the world by storm. FITNESS SF brings you top-notch ZUMBA® instructors in the SF Bay Area! This program is free and open to the public.
Club Fugazi Circus Performance
Main Plaza
Fri., April 1
April
We’re keeping the BloomSF momentum going with a circus performance by San Francisco’s own Club Fugazi! The performance will be followed by an hour long Lunchbox Music set.
Metcon
Main Plaza
Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Jan - April
A total body workout, this METabolic CONditioning class will take you through rounds of exercises aimed at increasing both cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength and is not for the faint hearted. You will leave this class drenched in sweat! This class is free and open to the public.
Words + Stories
Main Plaza
Thurs, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
February 2, 9, 16, and 23
Join the Writers Grotto as they highlight talented Bay Area writers in this month long series of live readings. This activity is free and open to the public.
Toddler Thursday/Cancelled
Thurs., 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
January
Join the Blue Bear School of Music every Thursday for outdoor musical fun intended for toddlers ages one to four. This program is free and open to the public. Note: Cancelled due to potential rain.
Winterfest Carolers
Main Plaza
Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 18 + 19
Don’t keep your voices in the cellar! Join the San Francisco City Chorus and sing along with your favorite Christmas carols.
Winterfest Swing Night
Main Plaza
Fri., 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
December 17
Let down your hair and move with the rhythm at Swing Night in Salesforce Park. Enjoy a live swing band on the glow of the Main Plaza’s glass dancefloor.
Holiday Lighting Celebration
Meet at Main Plaza
Friday, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
December 9
TJPA’s Salesforce Park is lighting up for the holidays! Enjoy free holiday crafts, live music, and complimentary hot cocoa as we celebrate the arrival of the holiday season. Afterward, explore the newly illuminated lights and decorations throughout the park. This activity is free and open to the public.
Winterfest Art Cart
Main Plaza
Fri. to Sun., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
December 17-19
Got everything on your list but forgot the wrapping paper? Don’t stress! Wrap your gifts at the Winterfest Art Cart! We have tons of free gift wrapping supplies to choose from and fun, self-guided holiday crafts to complete when you’re done.
Winterfest: Music
Main Plaza
Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
December 16
Liberty Street Band performance.
This activity is free and open to the public.
Winterfest Adult Craft
Main Plaza
Sun., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 19
Join the San Francisco Museum of Craft and Design for a free, drop-in, adult holiday craft in the Main Plaza. Enjoy a performance by the San Francisco City Carolers while you craft!
Winterfest Holiday Movie Double Feature
Amphitheater
Sat., 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
December 19
Winterfest wraps up with a double feature of our favorite 90’s holiday movies; The Muppets Christmas Carol at 5:30 p.m. followed by Jingle All the Way at 7:15 p.m.
Winterfest Lunchtime Music
Main Plaza
Fri., 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
December 17
Kickoff Winterfest weekend in the Main Plaza with two hours of relaxing music with holiday flair.
Saturday Sounds
Central Lawn
Sat., 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
May - October
Enjoy a rotating selection of local folk music talent curated by
Give it up for the band, Incorporated. This activity is free
and open to the public.
Trivia
Main Plaza
Thurs., 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
October
America’s premier providers of custom trivia entertainment, The Big Quiz Thing, return for a series of in-person team-trivia events. The Big Quiz Thing features a true game-show experience, for guests at all levels of trivia acumen, starring America’s premier live trivia host Quizmaster Noah Tarnow.
Toddler Tuesday
Main Plaza
Tues., 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
May - October
Join Music Together of San Francisco every Tuesday for outdoor fun intended for toddlers ages one to four. This program is free and open to the public.
Monday Night Makers
Main Plaza
Mon., 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
November
Get an early start celebrating this winter with Holiday-themed DIY craft activities led by Spark Studio.
Writing in the Park
Main Plaza
Weds., 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
June - October
Writing tips and exercises led by the Writers Studio. Pens and notepads provided.
Knitting Meetup
Main Plaza
Mon., 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
June - October
Join local knitting supply outpost ImagiKnit and fellow knitters to work on your current project or get motivated for a new one!
HIIT Bootcamp
Main Plaza
Tues., 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
October - April
This High Intensity Interval Training class uses body weight training in an aerobic setting to burn fat & calories while building strong muscles, bones, and tendons. This program is free and open to the public.
Photography Class
Meet at Main Plaza
Every Other Sunday, 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
August - October
Learn the basics of photography or some new tricks in this class led by Photosprouts Photography Workshops. Bring your smartphone or digital camera. Limited attendance, pre-register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/salesforce-park-23394006709
Garden Tours
Main Plaza
Fourth Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
October - November
San Francisco Botanical Garden offers urban gardening tips to improve the environment, using the park as its classroom. This program is free and open to the public.
Winterfest Silent Disco
Main Plaza
Saturday, Dec. 18, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
December 18
Once again, it’s that time of year to borrow grandma’s sweater (the one with the kittens!) and join your friends on the dance floor for Salesforce Park’s Winterfest Silent Disco. Bring along an I.D. for headphone rental.
Halloween Silent Disco
Main Plaza
Friday., 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Oct. 29th
Free silent disco dance party powered by HUSHconcerts. Wear your best costume and dance shoes! No pre-registration or tickets required, but headphone quantity is limited.
Birding Walks/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Monthly - First Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Jan - April
Birders of all levels are welcome to join this educational walk series led by Golden Gate Audubon Society volunteers. This program is free and open to the public. Cancelled due to potential rain.
Birding Walks
Main Plaza
Monthly - First Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Jan - April
Birders of all levels are welcome to join this educational walk series led by Golden Gate Audubon Society volunteers. This program is free and open to the public.
Drum Circle
Amphitheater
Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 15; 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
January - April
Join the circle and make your own rhythm in this hands-on group drumming session led by DRUMMM Rhythmic Events. This program is free and open to the public.
DJ Lessons
Main Plaza
Thurs. , 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
June - July
Fingersnaps Media Arts will show you how to scratch, sample, loop and edit music in this hands-on tutorial. Recommended for ages 10 and up. This activity is free and open to the public.
Live @ 5: After Work Music
Main Plaza
Wed. , 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
August - October
Live after-work jams from seasoned Bay Area musicians curated by Music City San Francisco.
Monday Night Makers
Main Plaza
Monday, 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
July - Oct. (no class Oct. 31)
DIY activities led by Bay Area crafting partners Spark Studio (July + August) and GoGo Craft (September + October). This activity is free and open to the public.
Midday Music/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Thursdays 12 - 2 pm
January
Enjoy a rotating selection of local bluegrass music talent curated by Give It Up for The Band, LLC. This activity is free and open to the public. Note: Cancelled due to potential rain.
Journey to the West
Main Plaza
Saturday November 13, 12 - 1 pm
November
Join us for an AAPI heritage dance celebrating the success and joy of Asian Americans and the immigration and pandemic related challenges they have overcome. This activity is free and open to the public.
Journey to the West/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Cancelled
Cancelled due to rain, Rescheduled to Sunday November 13, 12 - 1 pm
Join us for an AAPI heritage dance celebrating the success and joy of Asian Americans and the immigration and pandemic related challenges they have overcome. This activity is free and open to the public.
Note: Cancelled due to rain, Rescheduled to Sunday November 13, 12 – 1 pm
Midday Music
Main Plaza
Thursdays 12 - 2 pm
Jan - April
Enjoy a rotating selection of local bluegrass music talent curated by Give It Up for The Band, LLC. This activity is free and open to the public.
Lunchbox Music
Central Lawn
Fri., 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
October
Enjoy mellow, acoustic music with your lunch. Music curated by Trixie Rasputin Presents. This program is free and open to the public.
Jazz Concert
Main Plaza
Sunday Sept 11, 4pm - 5:30pm
September 11
September 11: Jewish Leftist Intellectual: Ben Goldberg, clarinet; Rob Reich, accordion; Daniel Fabricant, bass. This activity is free and open to the public.
Jazz Concert
Main Plaza
Sunday August 14, 4pm - 5:30pm
August 14
August 14: Rova Saxophone Quartet: Bruce Ackley, soprano saxophone; Steve Adams, alto saxophone; Larry Ochs, tenor saxophone; Jon Raskin, baritone saxophone. This activity is free and open to the public.
Jazz Concert
Main Plaza
Sunday August 7, 1pm - 2pm
August 7
August 7: Sirvan Manhoobi (Oud & Shourangiz) & Nariman Asaadi (Daf & Tombak.) This activity is free and open to the public.
Del Sol String Quartet Joy Project
Amphitheater
Sunday, September 4, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
September 4
The Del Sol Quartet’s Joy Project shares new music written for strings to inspire good vibrations in the community. These short pieces have been written since summer of 2020 in a wide variety of musical styles, each with a unique expression of joy ranging from hopeful to contemplative to utterly exuberant. Photo credit: AFW Productions. This activity is free and open to the public.
Jazz Concert
Main Plaza
Sunday July 31, 1pm - 2pm
July 31
July 31: Music at Large Quintet: Lewis Jordan, alto & baritone saxophones; Sandra Poindexter, violin; Bruce Ackley, saxophones; Ollen Erick Hunt, electric & acoustic bass; Jimmy Biala, percussion. This activity is free and open to the public.
Jazz Concert
Main Plaza
Tuesday August 16, 7pm - 8:30pm
August 16
August 16: CITTA DI VITTI: Phillip Greenlief, alto saxophone; Lisa Mezzacappa, bass; Jason Levis, drums. This activity is free and open to the public.
Lunchbox Music
Main Plaza
Fri., 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
May - October
Enjoy mellow, acoustic music with your lunch. Music curated by Trixie Rasputin Presents. This program is free and open to the public.
Family Fun Day
Central Lawn
Saturdays 2 - 3:30 p.m.
May - October
Enjoy outdoor fun in the park led by rotating Bay Area partners! This activity is free and open to the public.
Express Bootcamp/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Thurs., 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
January
A relentless, time-efficient, action-packed workout that will bring heart-thumping drills & total body challenges. Provided by FITNESS SF. This program is free and open to the public. Note: Cancelled due to potential rain.
Express Bootcamp
Main Plaza
Thurs., 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Jan - April
A relentless, time-efficient, action-packed workout that will bring heart-thumping drills & total body challenges. Provided by FITNESS SF. This program is free and open to the public.
Vinyasa Yoga/Grand Hall
Grand Hall
Fri., 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
January
This class will focus on creating fluid transitional moves between postures, while alignment & form are never sacrificed in the process of flexibility development. Provided by FITNESS SF. This program is free and open to the public. Note: Location changed due to the lawn at TJPA’s Salesforce Park Amphitheater being wet from the rain, so we’re relocating Yoga with @fitnesssfhome to TJPA’s Grand Hall, which is at street level between First St and Fremont St.
Vinyasa Yoga/Cancelled
Amphitheater
Fri., 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
December 30
This class will focus on creating fluid transitional moves between postures, while alignment & form are never sacrificed in the process of flexibility development. Provided by FITNESS SF. This program is free and open to the public. Note: Cancelled due to potential rain.
Vinyasa Yoga/Cancelled
Amphitheater
Fri., 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
December 23
This class will focus on creating fluid transitional moves between postures, while alignment & form are never sacrificed in the process of flexibility development. Provided by FITNESS SF. This program is free and open to the public. Note: Cancelled for the Holidays.
Recess Cart
Main Plaza
Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
January - April
Take your recess break! Enjoy a mix of art supplies, picture books, games available to borrow for free during your visit to the park.
Family Storytime/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
January - April
Enjoy storytime for toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers with librarians from the San Francisco Public Library’s Main Children’s Center in this special weekly storytime. This activity is free and open to the public. Cancelled due to potential rain.
Family Storytime
Main Plaza
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
January - April
Enjoy storytime for toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers with librarians from the San Francisco Public Library’s Main Children’s Center in this special weekly storytime. This activity is free and open to the public.
Get fit for free al fresco with classes provided by FITNESS SF. No pre-registration or membership required...just show up!
Events subject to change without notice.
Location
Days/Times
Dates
Description
Recess Cart/Cancelled-Holidays
Main Plaza
Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
December 23, 24, and 31
Take your recess break! Enjoy a mix of art supplies, books, and games available to borrow for free during your visit to the park. Note: Cancelled for the Holidays.
Recess Cart/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
January
Take your recess break! Enjoy a mix of art supplies, books, and games available to borrow for free during your visit to the park. Note: Cancelled due to potential rain.
Recess Cart
Main Plaza
Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Jan - April
Take your recess break! Enjoy a mix of art supplies, books, and games available to borrow for free during your visit to the park.
Assemblage of Monsters/An Immersive Gothic Fairytale
Central Lawn
Saturday October 29 & Sunday, October 30 from 7:30pm - 8:30pm
October 29 & October 30
13th Floor Theater invites you to a night of Victorian mystery in Salesforce Park! Dust off your black lace picnic blanket, don your Gothic finery, and prepare to be immersed in the mysterious tale of the Lost 7 – a ghostly wedding story in the gardens. This program is free and open to the public.
Assemblage of Monsters/An Immersive Gothic Fairytale
Central Lawn
Saturday October 29 & Sunday, October 30 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm
October 29 & October 30
13th Floor Theater invites you to a night of Victorian mystery in Salesforce Park! Dust off your black lace picnic blanket, don your Gothic finery, and prepare to be immersed in the mysterious tale of the Lost 7 – a ghostly wedding story in the gardens. This program is free and open to the public.
say i am you
Tuesday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m.
September 27
say i am you, by Post:ballet Resident Choreographer Moscelyne ParkeHarrison, is in essence about a constructed world dissolving into a new reality. The work explores the psychology of the body in space, and the impact of this outside of the traditional proscenium setting. Each performance is followed by a guided group movement jam. This program is free and open to the public.
say i am you
Tuesday, September 27 at 4:30pm
September 27
say i am you, by Post:ballet Resident Choreographer Moscelyne ParkeHarrison, is in essence about a constructed world dissolving into a new reality. The work explores the psychology of the body in space, and the impact of this outside of the traditional proscenium setting. Each performance is followed by a guided group movement jam. This program is free and open to the public.
Liberty Street Band
Main Plaza
July 4 at 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
July 4
The Liberty Street Band performs a two hour set on the park’s Main Plaza. A little Americana on America’s birthday! This activity is free and open to the public.
MacBeth
Main Plaza
May 28 + 29 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. // May 30 from 1 - 3 p.m.
May 28 - May 30
In the wake of KING LEAR and TIMON, it’s The Rhino’s latest Shakespeare in the Park!
Travel the wilds of Downtown’s gorgeous Salesforce Park in this unique ambulatory production.
Your Medieval Scottish hosts are the villainous royal couple and a gaggle of Ghosts and Specters.
A creepy adventure updated to the present.
Reading Room + Recess Cart
Main Plaza
Tues. - Sun., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
June - October
Take your recess break! Enjoy a mix of art supplies, books, and games available to borrow for free during your visit to the park.
Journey to the West
Main Plaza
Saturday November 13, 12 - 1 pm
November
Join us for an AAPI heritage dance celebrating the success and joy of Asian Americans and the immigration and pandemic related challenges they have overcome. This activity is free and open to the public.
Journey to the West/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Cancelled
Cancelled due to rain, Rescheduled to Sunday November 13, 12 - 1 pm
Join us for an AAPI heritage dance celebrating the success and joy of Asian Americans and the immigration and pandemic related challenges they have overcome. This activity is free and open to the public.
Note: Cancelled due to rain, Rescheduled to Sunday November 13, 12 – 1 pm
Get fit for free al fresco with classes provided by FITNESS SF. No pre-registration or membership required...just show up!
Events subject to change without notice.
Location
Days/Times
Dates
Description
Recess Cart/Cancelled-Holidays
Main Plaza
Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
December 23, 24, and 31
Take your recess break! Enjoy a mix of art supplies, books, and games available to borrow for free during your visit to the park. Note: Cancelled for the Holidays.
Recess Cart/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
January
Take your recess break! Enjoy a mix of art supplies, books, and games available to borrow for free during your visit to the park. Note: Cancelled due to potential rain.
Liberty Street Band performance: 11:30am – 1:00pm |
Holiday Caroling: 3:00 – 4:00pm |
Ugly Sweater Silent Disco: 5:30 – 7:30pm |
These activities are free and open to the public.
Toddler Thursday
Main Plaza
Thurs., 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Jan - April
Join the Blue Bear School of Music every Thursday for outdoor musical fun intended for toddlers ages one to four. This program is free and open to the public.
Recess Cart
Main Plaza
Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Jan - April
Take your recess break! Enjoy a mix of art supplies, books, and games available to borrow for free during your visit to the park.
Toddler Tuesday
Amphitheater
Tues., 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
May - October
Join Music Together of San Francisco every Tuesday for outdoor fun intended for toddlers ages one to four. This program is free and open to the public.
Flip * Flop * Fly
Amphitheater
July 10 at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
July 10
Circus Bella brings a new outdoor show, Flip * Flop * Fly, to TJPA’s Salesforce Park! Circus Bella features an array of the brightest Circus talents from the Bay Area and beyond to delight and amaze audiences of all ages in an unforgettable and beloved family event. This activity is free and open to the public.
Reading Room + Recess Cart
Main Plaza
Tues. - Sun., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
June - October
Take your recess break! Enjoy a mix of art supplies, books, and games available to borrow for free during your visit to the park.
Toddler Thursday/Cancelled
Thurs., 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
January
Join the Blue Bear School of Music every Thursday for outdoor musical fun intended for toddlers ages one to four. This program is free and open to the public. Note: Cancelled due to potential rain.
Toddler Tuesday
Main Plaza
Tues., 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
May - October
Join Music Together of San Francisco every Tuesday for outdoor fun intended for toddlers ages one to four. This program is free and open to the public.
Monday Night Makers
Main Plaza
Monday, 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
July - Oct. (no class Oct. 31)
DIY activities led by Bay Area crafting partners Spark Studio (July + August) and GoGo Craft (September + October). This activity is free and open to the public.
Family Fun Day
Central Lawn
Saturdays 2 - 3:30 p.m.
May - October
Enjoy outdoor fun in the park led by rotating Bay Area partners! This activity is free and open to the public.
Recess Cart
Main Plaza
Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
January - April
Take your recess break! Enjoy a mix of art supplies, picture books, games available to borrow for free during your visit to the park.
Family Storytime/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
January - April
Enjoy storytime for toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers with librarians from the San Francisco Public Library’s Main Children’s Center in this special weekly storytime. This activity is free and open to the public. Cancelled due to potential rain.
Family Storytime
Main Plaza
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
January - April
Enjoy storytime for toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers with librarians from the San Francisco Public Library’s Main Children’s Center in this special weekly storytime. This activity is free and open to the public.
Get fit for free al fresco with classes provided by FITNESS SF. No pre-registration or membership required...just show up!
Events subject to change without notice.
Location
Days/Times
Dates
Description
Metcon/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cancelled
A total body workout, this METabolic CONditioning class will take you through rounds of exercises aimed at increasing both cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength and is not for the faint hearted. You will leave this class drenched in sweat! This class is free and open to the public. Note: Cancelled.
Zumba®/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Weds., 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Jan - April
High energy, flawlessly taught, easily learned, wildly addictive ZUMBA® has taken the world by storm. FITNESS SF brings you top-notch ZUMBA® instructors in the SF Bay Area! This program is free and open to the public. Cancelled due to potential rain.
Zumba®/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Weds., 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
October - April
High energy, flawlessly taught, easily learned, wildly addictive ZUMBA® has taken the world by storm. FITNESS SF brings you top-notch ZUMBA® instructors in the SF Bay Area! This program is free and open to the public. Cancelled.
Metcon/Cancelled-Holidays
Main Plaza
Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
December 24 & 25
A total body workout, this METabolic CONditioning class will take you through rounds of exercises aimed at increasing both cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength and is not for the faint hearted. You will leave this class drenched in sweat! This class is free and open to the public. Note: Cancelled for the Holidays.
Metcon/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
December
A total body workout, this METabolic CONditioning class will take you through rounds of exercises aimed at increasing both cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength and is not for the faint hearted. You will leave this class drenched in sweat! This class is free and open to the public. Note: Cancelled due to potential rain.
HIIT Bootcamp/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Tues., 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cancelled due to potential rain.
This High Intensity Interval Training class uses body weight training in an aerobic setting to burn fat & calories while building strong muscles, bones, and tendons. Cancelled due to potential rain.
Bollywood Dance
Main Plaza
Thursday, November 10, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
November
Learn a combination of cardio and choreography moves that will leave you feeling loved, lighter, and delighted in excitement every week. Rang De Bollywood Dance Company will be teaching you an all-levels Bollywood dance. This activity is free and open to the public.
Bollywood Dance/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Saturday November 5 Cancelled, Rescheduled to Thursday November 10 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Cancelled
Learn a combination of cardio and choreography moves that will leave you feeling loved, lighter, and delighted in excitement every week. Rang De Bollywood Dance Company will be teaching you an all-levels Bollywood dance. This activity is free and open to the public.
Note: Cancelled due to rain, Rescheduled to Thursday November 10 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Vinyasa Yoga
Amphitheater
Fri., 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
November - April
This class will focus on creating fluid transitional moves between postures, while alignment & form are never sacrificed in the process of flexibility development. Provided by FITNESS SF. This program is free and open to the public.
Summer Swing Nights
Main Plaza
Thurs; Jun 23 + July 28 + Aug 25 + Sep 8 + Oct 13, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
June - October
Shimmytown brings a live band and professional Lindy Hop dance instructors. All levels welcome. This activity is free and open to the public.
Bollywood Dance
Main Plaza
Saturdays, November 12 and 19, 2 - 3 p.m.
November
Learn a combination of cardio and choreography moves that will leave you feeling loved, lighter, and delighted in excitement every week. Rang De Bollywood Dance Company will be teaching you an all-levels Bollywood dance. This activity is free and open to the public.
K-Pop Up
Main Plaza
Third Thursdays at 5:30 - 7 p.m. June 16 + July 21 + Aug 18 + Sep 15 + Oct 20
May - October
Join K-Pop Up on the Main Plaza dance floor for a K-Pop dance class
and K-Pop performance! Each month your hosts will teach you how to
POP, STRUT, and MOVE like a K-Pop star like Blackpink, Twice, and BTS!
All levels welcomed! This activity is free and open to the public.
Zumba®
Main Plaza
Weds., 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
October - April
High energy, flawlessly taught, easily learned, wildly addictive ZUMBA® has taken the world by storm. FITNESS SF brings you top-notch ZUMBA® instructors in the SF Bay Area! This program is free and open to the public.
Metcon
Main Plaza
Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Jan - April
A total body workout, this METabolic CONditioning class will take you through rounds of exercises aimed at increasing both cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength and is not for the faint hearted. You will leave this class drenched in sweat! This class is free and open to the public.
HIIT Bootcamp
Main Plaza
Tues., 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
October - April
This High Intensity Interval Training class uses body weight training in an aerobic setting to burn fat & calories while building strong muscles, bones, and tendons. This program is free and open to the public.
Express Bootcamp/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Thurs., 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
January
A relentless, time-efficient, action-packed workout that will bring heart-thumping drills & total body challenges. Provided by FITNESS SF. This program is free and open to the public. Note: Cancelled due to potential rain.
Express Bootcamp
Main Plaza
Thurs., 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Jan - April
A relentless, time-efficient, action-packed workout that will bring heart-thumping drills & total body challenges. Provided by FITNESS SF. This program is free and open to the public.
Vinyasa Yoga/Grand Hall
Grand Hall
Fri., 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
January
This class will focus on creating fluid transitional moves between postures, while alignment & form are never sacrificed in the process of flexibility development. Provided by FITNESS SF. This program is free and open to the public. Note: Location changed due to the lawn at TJPA’s Salesforce Park Amphitheater being wet from the rain, so we’re relocating Yoga with @fitnesssfhome to TJPA’s Grand Hall, which is at street level between First St and Fremont St.
Vinyasa Yoga/Cancelled
Amphitheater
Fri., 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
December 30
This class will focus on creating fluid transitional moves between postures, while alignment & form are never sacrificed in the process of flexibility development. Provided by FITNESS SF. This program is free and open to the public. Note: Cancelled due to potential rain.
Vinyasa Yoga/Cancelled
Amphitheater
Fri., 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
December 23
This class will focus on creating fluid transitional moves between postures, while alignment & form are never sacrificed in the process of flexibility development. Provided by FITNESS SF. This program is free and open to the public. Note: Cancelled for the Holidays.
Get fit for free al fresco with classes provided by FITNESS SF. No pre-registration or membership required...just show up!
Events subject to change without notice.
Location
Days/Times
Dates
Description
5Rythyms
Amphitheater
Fourth Saturdays, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
March - October
Dancing the 5Rhythms® is a practice—a dynamic way to both workout and to meditate in the same breath. They teach us that life is energy in motion, freeing us from any fixed notions about people, places, objects or ideas. They initiate us back into the wisdom of our bodies and unleash movement’s dynamic healing power. No experience or special skills necessary and no steps or choreography to learn. This program is free and open to the public.
Liberty Street Band performance: 11:30am – 1:00pm |
Holiday Caroling: 3:00 – 4:00pm |
Ugly Sweater Silent Disco: 5:30 – 7:30pm |
These activities are free and open to the public.
Guitar and Ukulele Lessons
Central Lawn
Sundays 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
May - October
Bring your own guitar or Ukulele to participate in this lesson series provided by San Francisco Rock Project. This activity is free and open to the public. Limited to 18 participants. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Writing Workshop
Weds., 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
May - October
Pick up some writing tips on your lunch break while completing exercises led by Gail Ford. Pens and notepads provided.
Winterfest Art Cart
Main Plaza
Fri. to Sun., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
December 17-19
Got everything on your list but forgot the wrapping paper? Don’t stress! Wrap your gifts at the Winterfest Art Cart! We have tons of free gift wrapping supplies to choose from and fun, self-guided holiday crafts to complete when you’re done.
Winterfest: Music
Main Plaza
Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
December 16
Liberty Street Band performance.
This activity is free and open to the public.
Winterfest Adult Craft
Main Plaza
Sun., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 19
Join the San Francisco Museum of Craft and Design for a free, drop-in, adult holiday craft in the Main Plaza. Enjoy a performance by the San Francisco City Carolers while you craft!
Tree Tours
Meet at Main Plaza
Weekends; 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
March - April
Join Mike Sullivan, author of The Trees of San Francisco, for a walking tour highlighting the many tree species of Salesforce Park. This program is free and open to the public.
Monday Night Makers
Main Plaza
Mon., 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
November
Get an early start celebrating this winter with Holiday-themed DIY craft activities led by Spark Studio.
Writing in the Park
Main Plaza
Weds., 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
June - October
Writing tips and exercises led by the Writers Studio. Pens and notepads provided.
Knitting Meetup
Main Plaza
Mon., 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
June - October
Join local knitting supply outpost ImagiKnit and fellow knitters to work on your current project or get motivated for a new one!
Photography Class
Meet at Main Plaza
Every Other Sunday, 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
August - October
Learn the basics of photography or some new tricks in this class led by Photosprouts Photography Workshops. Bring your smartphone or digital camera. Limited attendance, pre-register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/salesforce-park-23394006709
Garden Tours
Main Plaza
Fourth Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
October - November
San Francisco Botanical Garden offers urban gardening tips to improve the environment, using the park as its classroom. This program is free and open to the public.
Birding Walks/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Monthly - First Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Jan - April
Birders of all levels are welcome to join this educational walk series led by Golden Gate Audubon Society volunteers. This program is free and open to the public. Cancelled due to potential rain.
Birding Walks
Main Plaza
Monthly - First Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Jan - April
Birders of all levels are welcome to join this educational walk series led by Golden Gate Audubon Society volunteers. This program is free and open to the public.
Drum Circle
Amphitheater
Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 15; 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
January - April
Join the circle and make your own rhythm in this hands-on group drumming session led by DRUMMM Rhythmic Events. This program is free and open to the public.
DJ Lessons
Main Plaza
Thurs. , 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
June - July
Fingersnaps Media Arts will show you how to scratch, sample, loop and edit music in this hands-on tutorial. Recommended for ages 10 and up. This activity is free and open to the public.
Monday Night Makers
Main Plaza
Monday, 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
July - Oct. (no class Oct. 31)
DIY activities led by Bay Area crafting partners Spark Studio (July + August) and GoGo Craft (September + October). This activity is free and open to the public.
Liberty Street Band performance: 11:30am – 1:00pm |
Holiday Caroling: 3:00 – 4:00pm |
Ugly Sweater Silent Disco: 5:30 – 7:30pm |
These activities are free and open to the public.
Bollywood Dance
Main Plaza
Thursday, November 10, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
November
Learn a combination of cardio and choreography moves that will leave you feeling loved, lighter, and delighted in excitement every week. Rang De Bollywood Dance Company will be teaching you an all-levels Bollywood dance. This activity is free and open to the public.
Bollywood Dance/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Saturday November 5 Cancelled, Rescheduled to Thursday November 10 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Cancelled
Learn a combination of cardio and choreography moves that will leave you feeling loved, lighter, and delighted in excitement every week. Rang De Bollywood Dance Company will be teaching you an all-levels Bollywood dance. This activity is free and open to the public.
Note: Cancelled due to rain, Rescheduled to Thursday November 10 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Assemblage of Monsters/An Immersive Gothic Fairytale
Central Lawn
Saturday October 29 & Sunday, October 30 from 7:30pm - 8:30pm
October 29 & October 30
13th Floor Theater invites you to a night of Victorian mystery in Salesforce Park! Dust off your black lace picnic blanket, don your Gothic finery, and prepare to be immersed in the mysterious tale of the Lost 7 – a ghostly wedding story in the gardens. This program is free and open to the public.
Assemblage of Monsters/An Immersive Gothic Fairytale
Central Lawn
Saturday October 29 & Sunday, October 30 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm
October 29 & October 30
13th Floor Theater invites you to a night of Victorian mystery in Salesforce Park! Dust off your black lace picnic blanket, don your Gothic finery, and prepare to be immersed in the mysterious tale of the Lost 7 – a ghostly wedding story in the gardens. This program is free and open to the public.
Step/Song/Story
Main Plaza
Sunday, September 25, October 16, November 20 at 2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
September 25, October 16, and November 20
Step/Song/Story is a live, collaborative storytelling event by RAWdance which brings together Bay Area-based dancers, musicians, and text-based/literary artists for a public cross-disciplinary performance. This program is free and open to the public.
Step/Song/Story
Main Plaza
Sunday, September 25, October 16, November 20 at 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
September 25, October 16, and November 20
Step/Song/Story is a live, collaborative storytelling event by RAWdance which brings together Bay Area-based dancers, musicians, and text-based/literary artists for a public cross-disciplinary performance. This program is free and open to the public.
say i am you
Tuesday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m.
September 27
say i am you, by Post:ballet Resident Choreographer Moscelyne ParkeHarrison, is in essence about a constructed world dissolving into a new reality. The work explores the psychology of the body in space, and the impact of this outside of the traditional proscenium setting. Each performance is followed by a guided group movement jam. This program is free and open to the public.
say i am you
Tuesday, September 27 at 4:30pm
September 27
say i am you, by Post:ballet Resident Choreographer Moscelyne ParkeHarrison, is in essence about a constructed world dissolving into a new reality. The work explores the psychology of the body in space, and the impact of this outside of the traditional proscenium setting. Each performance is followed by a guided group movement jam. This program is free and open to the public.
Small Ensembles
Main Plaza
Friday, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
October
Curated by InterMusic SF, the Small Ensembles music series showcases the diverse talent of the San Francisco Bay Area with performances featuring a wide variety of genres. This program is free and open to the public.
October 21: Vitamin Em
Small Ensembles
Main Plaza
Friday, Sept 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
September
Curated by InterMusic SF, the Small Ensembles music series showcases the diverse talent of the San Francisco Bay Area with performances featuring a wide variety of genres. This program is free and open to the public.
September 16: The Destiny Muhammad Quartet
Small Ensembles
Main Plaza
Friday, August 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
August
Curated by InterMusic SF, the Small Ensembles music series showcases the diverse talent of the San Francisco Bay Area with performances featuring a wide variety of genres. This program is free and open to the public.
August 26: Jeremy Cohen’s Violin Jazz
Flip * Flop * Fly
Amphitheater
July 10 at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
July 10
Circus Bella brings a new outdoor show, Flip * Flop * Fly, to TJPA’s Salesforce Park! Circus Bella features an array of the brightest Circus talents from the Bay Area and beyond to delight and amaze audiences of all ages in an unforgettable and beloved family event. This activity is free and open to the public.
Liberty Street Band
Main Plaza
July 4 at 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
July 4
The Liberty Street Band performs a two hour set on the park’s Main Plaza. A little Americana on America’s birthday! This activity is free and open to the public.
MAKE MUSIC DAY Guitar and Ukulele Lesson
Central Lawn
Tuesday, June 21, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m
June
Bring your own guitar or ukulele to participate in this lesson provided by San Francisco Rock Project. This activity is free and open to the public. Limited to 18 participants – first-come, first-served. Recommended for ages 10 and up. This is a special event in a series that is typically held on Sundays at TJPA’s Salesforce Park from 11am – 12pm.
African Drumming Performance
Main Plaza
Wednesday, June 15, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m
June
Join Bay Area non-profit buildOn and the Duniya Dance and Drum Company on the Main Plaza for an African drum performance and words of encouragement service project. During the project words of encouragement participants can write positive and encouraging notes that will be delivered to local Bay Area youth.
Summer Swing Nights
Main Plaza
Thurs; Jun 23 + July 28 + Aug 25 + Sep 8 + Oct 13, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
June - October
Shimmytown brings a live band and professional Lindy Hop dance instructors. All levels welcome. This activity is free and open to the public.
Bollywood Dance
Main Plaza
Saturdays, November 12 and 19, 2 - 3 p.m.
November
Learn a combination of cardio and choreography moves that will leave you feeling loved, lighter, and delighted in excitement every week. Rang De Bollywood Dance Company will be teaching you an all-levels Bollywood dance. This activity is free and open to the public.
K-Pop Up
Main Plaza
Third Thursdays at 5:30 - 7 p.m. June 16 + July 21 + Aug 18 + Sep 15 + Oct 20
May - October
Join K-Pop Up on the Main Plaza dance floor for a K-Pop dance class
and K-Pop performance! Each month your hosts will teach you how to
POP, STRUT, and MOVE like a K-Pop star like Blackpink, Twice, and BTS!
All levels welcomed! This activity is free and open to the public.
Mucho Mambo Salsa Night
Main Plaza
Thursday 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
November
Learn to dance the Salsa on the glow of the Main Plaza dance floor! The evening begins with a lesson followed by the main event. This activity is free and open to the public.
Mucho Mambo Salsa Night
Thurs., 5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
May - October
Learn to dance the Salsa on the glow of the Main Plaza dance floor! The evening begins with a lesson followed by the main event. This activity is free and open to the public.
MacBeth
Main Plaza
May 28 + 29 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. // May 30 from 1 - 3 p.m.
May 28 - May 30
In the wake of KING LEAR and TIMON, it’s The Rhino’s latest Shakespeare in the Park!
Travel the wilds of Downtown’s gorgeous Salesforce Park in this unique ambulatory production.
Your Medieval Scottish hosts are the villainous royal couple and a gaggle of Ghosts and Specters.
A creepy adventure updated to the present.
Music in the Park by Chantel Charis
Main Plaza
Thurs., 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
May
Chantel Charis is a Singer/Songwriter from the Midwest, living in San Francisco.
Winterfest: Music
Main Plaza
Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
December 16
Liberty Street Band performance.
This activity is free and open to the public.
Saturday Sounds
Central Lawn
Sat., 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
May - October
Enjoy a rotating selection of local folk music talent curated by
Give it up for the band, Incorporated. This activity is free
and open to the public.
Live @ 5: After Work Music
Main Plaza
Wed. , 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
August - October
Live after-work jams from seasoned Bay Area musicians curated by Music City San Francisco.
Midday Music/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Thursdays 12 - 2 pm
January
Enjoy a rotating selection of local bluegrass music talent curated by Give It Up for The Band, LLC. This activity is free and open to the public. Note: Cancelled due to potential rain.
Journey to the West
Main Plaza
Saturday November 13, 12 - 1 pm
November
Join us for an AAPI heritage dance celebrating the success and joy of Asian Americans and the immigration and pandemic related challenges they have overcome. This activity is free and open to the public.
Journey to the West/Cancelled
Main Plaza
Cancelled
Cancelled due to rain, Rescheduled to Sunday November 13, 12 - 1 pm
Join us for an AAPI heritage dance celebrating the success and joy of Asian Americans and the immigration and pandemic related challenges they have overcome. This activity is free and open to the public.
Note: Cancelled due to rain, Rescheduled to Sunday November 13, 12 – 1 pm
Midday Music
Main Plaza
Thursdays 12 - 2 pm
Jan - April
Enjoy a rotating selection of local bluegrass music talent curated by Give It Up for The Band, LLC. This activity is free and open to the public.
Lunchbox Music
Central Lawn
Fri., 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
October
Enjoy mellow, acoustic music with your lunch. Music curated by Trixie Rasputin Presents. This program is free and open to the public.
Jazz Concert
Main Plaza
Sunday Sept 11, 4pm - 5:30pm
September 11
September 11: Jewish Leftist Intellectual: Ben Goldberg, clarinet; Rob Reich, accordion; Daniel Fabricant, bass. This activity is free and open to the public.
Jazz Concert
Main Plaza
Sunday August 14, 4pm - 5:30pm
August 14
August 14: Rova Saxophone Quartet: Bruce Ackley, soprano saxophone; Steve Adams, alto saxophone; Larry Ochs, tenor saxophone; Jon Raskin, baritone saxophone. This activity is free and open to the public.
Jazz Concert
Main Plaza
Sunday August 7, 1pm - 2pm
August 7
August 7: Sirvan Manhoobi (Oud & Shourangiz) & Nariman Asaadi (Daf & Tombak.) This activity is free and open to the public.
Del Sol String Quartet Joy Project
Amphitheater
Sunday, September 4, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
September 4
The Del Sol Quartet’s Joy Project shares new music written for strings to inspire good vibrations in the community. These short pieces have been written since summer of 2020 in a wide variety of musical styles, each with a unique expression of joy ranging from hopeful to contemplative to utterly exuberant. Photo credit: AFW Productions. This activity is free and open to the public.
Jazz Concert
Main Plaza
Sunday July 31, 1pm - 2pm
July 31
July 31: Music at Large Quintet: Lewis Jordan, alto & baritone saxophones; Sandra Poindexter, violin; Bruce Ackley, saxophones; Ollen Erick Hunt, electric & acoustic bass; Jimmy Biala, percussion. This activity is free and open to the public.
Jazz Concert
Main Plaza
Tuesday August 16, 7pm - 8:30pm
August 16
August 16: CITTA DI VITTI: Phillip Greenlief, alto saxophone; Lisa Mezzacappa, bass; Jason Levis, drums. This activity is free and open to the public.
Lunchbox Music
Main Plaza
Fri., 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
May - October
Enjoy mellow, acoustic music with your lunch. Music curated by Trixie Rasputin Presents. This program is free and open to the public.
