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“Block Fest” Tenderloin Arts Festival & Free Art Making | SF

Every 1st Friday
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
CounterPULSE | 80 Turk St, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

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“Block Fest” Tenderloin Arts Festival & Free Art Making | SF

CounterPulse

Every first and third Friday of the month, locally sourced Artist Activators offer up free art making. Block Fest animates and celebrates the unit block of Turk Street with free arts activities, cultural offerings, community information, and discussion for the local residents, workers, and visitors.

From live performance and art exhibition to screen printing workshops and crochet jams, Block Fest is a monthly celebration of the Tenderloin’s creative spirit.

“Block Fest” Tenderloin Arts Festival & Free Art Making
Every 1st & 3rd Friday | 3 pm to 5 pm
CounterPulse, 80 Turk Street, San Francisco
FREE

Block Fest begins Friday September 7, and will be taking a break for the month of December.

Updated 2/13/2020 – Event confirmed via email from the promoter

Upcoming “Block Fest” Tenderloin Arts Festival & Free Art Making | SF Events

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
Categories: Art & Museums, Lectures & Workshops
Address: 80 Turk St, San Francisco, CA

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