Date: Wednesday, August 27th

Time: March starts at 4:00 pm

Location: 164 6th Street, San Francisco

Drug-Free Sidewalks, CityTeam, local neighbors, merchants, and members of the recovery community are coming together to demand safe, drug-free sidewalks.

These rallies highlight the devastating impact that open-air drug markets have on SOMA while building momentum for safer, healthier street conditions. In May 2025, Mission District neighbors and Drug-Free Sidewalks co-hosted a powerful rally to end public drug use — an event that drew widespread attention, including coverage by NBC News - see article here.

It’s time to reclaim our streets and sidewalks. Join us and stand together to make this rally a powerful success.

IRC & Chase Innovator Awards — $25,000 Grants for Independent Restaurants & Bars

The Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC) and Chase will award 40 independently owned restaurants, bars, and similar businesses $25,000 each to strengthen ideas, practices, and business models that drive sustainability and environmental innovation.

Funding can support projects like zero-waste kitchens, low-carbon menus, and industry innovations such as childcare for staff, leadership programs, or culinary training.

Eligibility

You may qualify if you:

• Operate an independently owned restaurant, bar, café, pub, or food truck with 20 or fewer locations
• Earned less than $13M in 2024 revenue
• Have been open at least two years
• (Full eligibility details available on the application site.)

What You’ll Need

• Your most recent P&L statement and balance sheet
• A simple budget showing how you’ll use the $25K
• One letter of support from a partner, vendor, or community leader
• Two essays (500–1,000 words each) on your impact and how you’ll achieve your goals with the grant.

Deadline: Applications close August 27. Gather your documents, tell your story, and click the button below to apply.

Every 4th Thursday of the month...

SOMA Nights is a monthly celebration of art, food, and culture held along Folsom Street between 6th and 12th Streets. Taking place every fourth Thursday, the series brings together longtime SOMA businesses—many of which have served the community for more than three decades—fostering collaboration, creativity, and vital local support during a period of major street construction.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 28th for the next SOMA Nights—DEAD NIGHT—a tribute to The Grateful Dead and six decades of music that have helped shape San Francisco’s cultural legacy.

A heartfelt thank you to Viktoriya Wise from SFMTA, whose support made it possible for us to have booth space on Folsom Street.

Check out more information by clicking the button below:

Calling all artists and makers—plus anyone who loves unique, handmade treasures!

Date & Time:

Saturday, September 6th - 11am to 5pm

Sunday, September 7th - 11am to 4pm

Where: The Box SF

Location: 1069 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The Box SF opens its doors every first weekend of the month for a free, public art fair, set inside their beautifully restored historic building in the heart of SOMA. No reservations needed—just step inside and explore!

Artists and makers interested in exhibiting and selling their work are invited to apply—click the button below to learn more.