Civic Center Community Benefit District's QTR 4 2024 Recap

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Merry and Bright: Annual Civic Center Tree Lighting De"lights" the Crowds

Our annual Civic Center Plaza Holiday Tree Lighting brought its festive merriment to Civic Center Plaza on December 4. The night's entertainment led by Boxcar Theatre’s Artistic Director Nick A. Olivero shared the story of Boswick the Clown finding joy in the holiday season through an unfolding story that featured performances by the San Francisco Boys Choir, singer Doris Bumpus, magician Josh Farenbaugh, and actors Shaneen Black, Katie Baritell and Gregg Geoffrey. Meanwhile, the night's perfect weather gave way to "snow" flurries to the delight of children and those young-at-heart alike.

Also during the evening, holiday characters mingled with children and Another Planet Entertainment and the San Francisco Police Department marked another successful year of bringing more joy to the holiday season with a giveaway of over 1000 toys to those 12-and-under! At the Makers Village, San Francisco Public Library gave away hundreds of free children's books and SF Etsy led holiday crafting and interactive play. The event was capped off with Mayor London Breed lighting the tree, and Santa's arrival!

Special thanks to Another Planet Entertainment, City and County of San Francisco, Cordia Energy, Redwood Credit Union, San Francisco Police Department, San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department and StreetPlus.

If you're interested in sponsoring or participating in next year's event please let us know. You can see more images from the event in this online photo album.

Holiday Fanfare Series Wraps Up 11th Season

Also during the month of December, the Civic Center CBD's Holiday Fanfare Concerts popped up along Van Ness Avenue. Brass quartets and quintets from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music provided festive music for theater patrons of all ages as the holiday crowds made their way to and from the District's performing arts venues.

Thank You City Agencies & Private Donors

Civic Center's UN Plaza is the healthiest it's been in decades thanks to City agency coordination and private philanthropy. While there is still much work to be done in the UN Plaza vicinity, and throughout downtown, phase one efforts have produced impressive results.

Stats courtesy of SF Rec & Park

This short video highlights UN Plaza conditions before and after improvement efforts, as well as highlights the work of dedicated City and community partners who made this first phase of improvements possible.

Please Help Us Continue the Momentum in 2025

If you are interested in becoming a Civic Star by supporting downtown revitalization efforts in our District, see our Sponsorship Opportunities.

Tax deductible donations can be made online or via the mail, and we are always happy to assist in-person as well, contact us at: (415) 658-7979 or info@sfciviccenter.org.

Civic Center Community Benefit District

1182 Market Street, Suite 213

San Francisco, CA 94102

Tax ID number: 45-2800348

Civic Center Events & Programs

Lunar New Year Concert Ushers in Year of the Snake (Serpent)

SF Symphony ushers in the Year of the Serpent with a fun concert, led by conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong, on February 8.

Also keep an eye on the Asian Art Museum's site for the latest information about their fun, family-friendly New Year's programming, including the 39th Annual Japanese New Year Bell-Ringing Ceremony on December 29.

BroadwaySF Season Underway

BroadwaySF is bringing award winning productions, new works, longtime favorites, and much more to the Orpheum Theater stage for the 2024-2025 season!

Long-time favorite Some Like it Hot (Jan 7-26), then Annie (Feb 6-9), followed by Back to the Future: The Musical (Feb 12-March 9), before summer performances like & Juliet (July 1-27).

See BroadwaySF for tickets, more info, and the full calendar for the Orpheum Theater and their other San Francisco locations.

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks.