Pikachu, I choose you! Pokémon World Championships attendees at IKEA | Neighborhood News Recap Q3 2026 | Mid Market Catches Em All | |
The Pokémon World Championships brought over 50,000 fans to the City, with many visiting Mid Market. Over 100 Pokémon Trainers descended on Saluhall for a trivia night that our CBD marketing team coordinated. Saluhall's bar Spirited featured themed drink specials. We were also able to promote the District with our fun characters - Pokémon, Gengar (pictured above) - who strolled between the Moscone Center and Market Street directing people to Mid Market locations with Pokémon-themed specials.
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Don't miss the last Pack Walk of the 2026 season Thursday, October 1st at 6pm! The walk has become a must-do for San Francisco dog owners, and a growing contingent from the East Bay. This month's walk is sponsored by the popular MiaMilo personalized harness company. See you October 1st at 6pm, meet at 5:45pm at Trinity's Piazza Angelo (Market at 8th). More details and RSVP link here.
If you're interested in sponsoring a walk in the 2027 season reach out to us.
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Curious just how many art and cultural offerings exist in Mid Market? Check out our comprehensive Art in Mid Market page and map of where to see public art throughout the District.
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Bay Area-based STG has purchased eight floors of 1155 Market Street, while the top floors are owned by LightHouse for the Blind. STG's plans are to stabilize and improve the building for current and future tenants, a spokesperson from STG noted: “We believe Mid-Market and Civic Center are entering a more constructive phase.”
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Plans for a 434-foot tall skyscraper on 8th at Market have been filed. If completed, the building would offer 288 residential units from studios to two-bedrooms, and parking for over 100 cars and bikes.
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Construction continues at the 95-unit senior housing complex at 967 Mission Street. With a move-in date for residents in 2027, the project is working towards late-stage construction details, including more art for the District. A mural-style piece by artist Cheyenne Concepcion will adorn the building's west side. Entitled "Pintados (The Painted Ones)," it draws inspiration from early Filipino culture, "...symbols from diverse regional tattooing traditions across the Philippine archipelago [arranged] into a tapestry-like mural composition."
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Warfield Commons is officially open, and hosting a Grand Opening this Sunday. Tenants include CAST, KALW, Psyched!Radio among others. On the ground floor, Mi Cocina opened, featuring kitchenware and plans for a future cafe.
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Jollibee has arrived! The popular Filipino fast food chain opened its only San Francisco location in Mid Market at the beginning of August. Plan your visit and be prepared for longer lines on the weekend.
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The Mart SF is bustling! Cheezy Artisan Pizza recently opened a location in the food hall, and popular sandwich spot Irving Subs will be opening soon. Also happening in the space: trivia nights, art shows, letter writing club and more.
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De Dos Tierras is open at 998 Market St. Featuring Mexican and Salvadorian favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the menu includes pupusas, tacos, burritos, huevos rancheros, carne asada, and homemade soups.
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The charming PBS show Check, Please Bay Area recently visited two District restaurants: Merchant Roots and Turquaz.
The show describes Merchant Roots as a restaurant that "invites diners into an intimate, theatrical and seasonally rotating tasting experience." Turquaz's episode will debut in the upcoming season 22.
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In August, after a two year reconstruction, the Gene Friend Recreation Center reopened. Now 50% larger, with features such as a double gymnasium, exercise and multipurpose rooms, new playground and 13 new permanent artworks. The space will also host expanded community youth programs.
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In July, Board of Supervisors passed Mid Market District 6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey’s legislation mandating new City supportive housing sites be drug-free. Mayor Lurie's press release adds, "The new housing options will include individualized service plans, relapse-prevention and intervention planning, case management, peer support, and on-site recovery programming."
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It's officially spooky season, and that means the return of the haunted house at The Mint! This year the Terror Vault has unveiled its 1980s slasher movie theme. If you like things scary, grab tickets on their site.
| | Gorgeous greenery and their new sidewalk cafe Mug Life greet shoppers at Shiekh. | | | | |
