This year's More Than 2 Blocks of Art featured another stellar lineup of artists, musicians, artisan vendors, and building tours. Art lovers of all ages commingled with retail brokers and prospective tenants as 12 of the 27 stops are currently for lease. Landlords welcomed the opportunity to show off their spaces in hopes of finding strong retail tenants that will enhance Market Street's retail mix.

Key partner Ingka Centres hosted two artists in their multi-level, very gallery-like atrium in between Ikea and Saluhall. Ingka also provided participating real estate professionals with free parking and lunch at Saluhall, and facilitated news coverage for the event on KTVU.

Thanks again to the businesses, property owners, exhibitors, sponsors and attendees; and of course SFPD, Urban Alchemy, Public Works, BART, and our very own CBD team and volunteers. It was an extraordinary event from start to finish thanks to you! See more images and videos from the weekend here.

Let us know if you'd like information on future events. If you're a retail broker or retail business looking for more information on the retail spaces featured during More Than 2 Blocks of Art, please contact us.

*Interested businesses must be retail and formula retail is now permitted on Market Street. Desired retailers must have: regular daytime operating hours 5-7 days per week, (evening hours a plus), adhere to storefront transparency guidelines and be a "retail" business that will enhance the Market Street commercial corridor.

Two New Bar Openings:

Beer Hall & Red Tail

Both bars are second locations for veteran operators at The Beer Hall and The Red Tail.

The Red Tail (992 Market) features a robust menu of beer and wine options four days a week, 4pm-10pm Wednesday-Saturday, in addition to when there are shows at The Warfield.

The Beer Hall (34 Mason) is open Thursday-Friday 3:30-11pm, Saturday noon-11pm, Sunday noon-10 pm and Monday 3:30-10pm with an extensive beer list and delicious dishes, like their recent Oktoberfest options; this location is family-friendly and open for all ages.

Popular Habibi's Birria Opens in the Warfield Building across from Golden Gate Theater

Featuring Halal MexiTerranean food, popular East Bay staple Habibi's Birria opened their first San Francisco outpost at 998 Market next door to the Warfield and Golden Gate theaters. Serving their sought after tacos, burritos and more, they are open 7 days a week! Monday-Friday 11am-10pm, Saturday-Sunday noon-10pm.

New Performance Space Opens

An experimental performance space dubbed The Roar Shack has opened in the former Mr. Smith's. Opened by the musician duo The Living Earth Show (TLES), the new space will host monthly shows, where "attendees can expect avant-garde music, visual pageantry, and interactive elements," according to TLES co founder Andy Meyerson.

Team Behind Monarch and The Pawn Shop Open Another District Spot

Another new entertainment space has also opened in the District, featuring cocktails and performers as a speakeasy/theater space: 200 Channels. Located on Mission at Sixth, it joins sister spaces The Pawn Shop and Monarch. An SF Standard article goes on to note, "According to creative director Mss Vee, the entire place is one big stage, with a bar beneath the main performance area. 'When you walk in, the guests will be seated,' she said. 'Performers will be moving around the venue. There is a dance floor. And we have six aerial points. We have platforms.'"

New Take Away Restaurant Space Opens in former Burger King at Market & Grove

Featuring an array of kitchens and cuisines, Mid Market Eats (1200 Market St.) is now open for to go orders. Orders are taken via walk in or mobile delivery app.

Article Draws Attention to Increase of New Businesses of Mid Market

As we mentioned above, Q3 saw six new openings, which the SF Standard noticed too; their recent article draws attention to the increase of new businesses opening in Mid Market. In an interview with co-owner of the new comedy club The Function Set, Ludovic Racinet (also of Tunnel Top and Bar Fluxus), notes, "...the location is perfect. It's in the middle of town, it's close to the freeway, and there's this resurgence of Mid-Market."

Root Division's Annual Art Auction

District arts organization Root Division's annual auction takes place October 24. The event features art on display throughout their Mission Street gallery, and they note "Proceeds directly benefit local artists, free art classes for Bay Area youth, and the continued success of Root Division's unique model for keeping artists working in the heart of San Francisco." See their site for more information.

Spooktacular: The Terror Vault Returns to The Old Mint

Just in time for the spooky season, The Terror Vault has returned to The Old Mint. Those-who-dare can visit the haunted house for an immersive experience known as "Fatal Abduction."

Saluhall Events

Trivia nights, bingo and more - Saluhall is hosting a series of fun seasonal events like a brunch and Halloween costume contest for Salu-ween, which also features "glowing ghosts [and] interactive graveyard." Also, don't forget to check out Cookery Skola, hosting seasonal classes like gothic feast and spooky-swirls.



Read more about what's happening at Saluhall, and other Meeting Place spaces, in this feature piece from the SF Examiner.

First Thursdays in Mid Market

Check out UNSTAGED on Market Street between 5th and 6th from 4-7pm. The final event of the season is November 7th.