Celebrating its Grand Opening with crowds and fanfare, Limoncello is now serving its delicious sandwiches, salads and pizza at 52 Grove in front of City Hall. Be sure to stop by for a delicious espresso drink, lunch or something to take home after work. Current hours are Monday-Saturday, 8am-6pm.

Art Unveiling, Concerts, Shopping, Skate Jam & More

San Francisco's Arts Commission and Public Library hosted the unveiling of "A Phenomenal Woman," by artist Lava Thomas in recognition of Dr. Maya Angelou, with a community celebration on September 19. See the new piece on the Larkin Street steps of the Main Branch.

Another Planet Entertainment and the Recreation and Parks Department brought another free concert to Civic Center Plaza, this time popular Portugal. The Man with Snacktime. Thousands of concert goers bopped and swayed to the music against a backdrop of an illuminated City Hall.

Following this, Fulton Plaza hosted another great Vintage Market Saturday; happening once a month during summer and fall, 30+ vendors sell clothing, furniture, art and more. Meanwhile, across the street at UN Plaza, the Lowkey SkateJam brought out skaters from near and far for a competition that saw some jumping over an old car while maneuvering through the skate elements. While the next weekend saw a different competition: All the Way Live's Hip Hop Festival and dance battle.

Also in September, Rec & Park's Shred N' Butter skateboard classes began in UN Plaza, along with the popular Chess & Mahjong Lessons, and Fulton Plaza was alive with Civic Center Soundtrack, Heart of the City Farmers Market and Hip Hop on the Plaza. What a quarter for Civic Center events!



To find out more of what's happening in these spaces, be sure to check out those listed below and our events calendar!

The first full year of new events, programs, amenities, and staffing in Civic Center Plazas has been incredible.

Highlights include:

• UN Plaza averaging 6.7K weekly visitors
• Since the reopening of UN Plaza, daytime drug-related incidents are down 78%
• The Farmers’ Market is averaging 2.6K daily visitors on Fulton Plaza exceeding previous seasonal averages
• Sales are up at adjacent cafes and
• Employers report more workers are returning to the office on days when events and programs are taking place.

Please join our growing list of public and private sector donors to sustain these efforts in 2025 and beyond by visiting our Sponsorship & Giving page, or connect directly with our team at info@sfciviccenter.org.

The 2023-2024 season is in full fall swing! At the SF Symphony Enigma Variations (November 7-9), and Labadie conducts Mozart (November 21-23) are next on stage, among many other events such as Music for Families (October 26) and Día De Los Muertos (November 2). At SF JAZZ it's the start of Terence Blanchard’s official inaugural season as Executive Artistic Director, and he's sharing his favorite picks here. While at the SF Opera, currently on stage is Tristan and Isolde (October 19-November 5), followed by Carmen (November 13-December 1), with the Carmen Encounter on November 21.

Be sure to check out each institution's calendar to find out everything coming up this season!

Also now open at the Asian Art Museum is Hallyu! The Korean Wave, featuring everything "K-pop, Korean dramas, and kimbap."



See our events calendar for more.

Starting this month, Mr. Tipple’s is open Sundays with shows at 5 and 6:30pm. A great way to start the week with jazz, dim sum and craft cocktails.

Patrons can also take part in the new Jazz Passport; as the San Francisco Chronicle notes, “The program requires a little paperwork by patrons, but the payoff is considerable. Each club issues a passport upon request, and the first 75 jazz fans to complete it with stamps from all four venues earn a free return visit to each club, along with a round of drinks. Patrons can accrue stamps from Tuesday, Oct. 1, through the end of the year, and redeem the completed passport through the end of March 2025.”

The holiday season will be here before you know it! Save the date for the annual Civic Center Plaza Tree Lighting December 4th from 4-7pm. Holiday performances, "snow" flurries, festive DIY crafts for kids, Santa and more!

Please consider joining this year's top sponsors Cordia and Redwood Credit Union to help underwrite this beloved and free, family friendly event, please connect with us here.