Free “Music Night in the Alley” Tenderloin Block Party (Spring 2024)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

SF’s 2025 “I Love Tenderloin Week” Festival (June 15-21)

The Tenderloin district of San Francisco proudly announces the return of ‘I Love Tenderloin Week,’ scheduled from Sunday, June 15 through Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Each year is a brand new festival, but typically there will be with 40+ venues and neighborhood organizations joining forces to create 20+ different events with a combination of block parties, resource fairs, competitions, and more throughout the Tenderloin – most of which are free.

I Love Tenderloin Week 2025 (ILTW)

June 15-21, 2025
All Events Below are Free and a select few have Suggested Donations option

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Sunday, June 15

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Organization: Livable City
Sunday Streets Tenderloin

• Date: Sunday June 15th – 12pm-5pm – FREE
• Location: On Golden Gate Avenue between Jones Street and Hyde Street

Sunday Streets is San Francisco’s open streets program that transforms miles of city streets into car-free community spaces for kids to play, seniors to stroll, businesses and organizations to connect, and neighbors to meet.

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Healing Plants of San Francisco
Presentation by Charles Garcia of the California School of Traditional Hispanic Herbalism

• Sunday, 6/15/2025 – 2:00 – 3:00 – FREE
• Latino Hispanic Meeting Room A, Main Library, 100 Larkin St.

Learn about healing plants of San Francisco in this presentation by Charles Garcia, a third-generation curandero and practicing herbalist. He is the founder and director of the California School of Traditional Hispanic Herbalism.

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Social Justice Sunday and Celebration

• Sunday, June 15th – 9am & 11am
• Glide – 330 Ellis St. Glide Memorial Church Sanctuary

Followed by a Community Forum & Speak Out on Racial & Social Justice in Faith Based communities

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Monday, June 16

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Organization: Code Tenderloin
Youth & Family Ice Cream Social

• Date: June 16th – 11:30 am-3 pm
• Boeddeker Park, 246 Eddy Street

Youth & Family Ice Cream Social! In addition to sweet treats and good company, we’re aiming to offer free baby and youth clothing, as well as hygiene kits for families in need.

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Phoenix Hotel & Chambers
I Love Tenderloin Week Happy Hour

• Monday June 16th, 2025 – 5pm-7pm – FREE
• Phoenix Hotel & Chambers, 601 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Free event with DJ’s, food, and community!!  21+ Only Event!

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Tuesday, June 17

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San Francisco Public Library and City Hope Cafe
City Hope Cafe: A Small Business Spotlight

• June 17 – 6-7:30 PM
• City Hope SF, 45 Olive Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

City Hope SF is a welcoming, community-centered space where Tenderloin neighbors gather for hand-crafted coffee, warm meals and connection. It’s also a hub for vital services, from affordable housing support to educational classes. Hear from founder Rev. Paul Trudeau as he shares the story of City Hope SF—its mission, challenges and the impact it continues to have in the Tenderloin. Then, take the mic—or cheer others on—during an open mic night filled with music, poetry and stories. Celebrate local voices and the power of showing up for one another.

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Wednesday, June 18

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San Francisco Public Library
I Love Tenderloin Week Small Business Marketplace

• June 18 – 11 am – 2 pm – FREE
• SF Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, Main Library, Fulton Street Steps

The Small Business Marketplace will showcase the creativity, resilience and talent of local Tenderloin entrepreneurs, artists and makers. Experience handcrafted goods, unique finds and delicious bites—all offered by the neighborhood’s vibrant small business community. Discover the vibrant spirit of the Tenderloin through its businesses, community and culture. Come explore, shop local and experience the energy of community-led commerce in a festive, welcoming space.

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Larkin Street Youth Services
Larkin Street Academy Graduation Celebration

• June 18 – 3-6pm
• 134 Golden Gate Avenue, SF

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Skywatchers
Open Mic

• June 18 – 1:30pm to 3:30pm
• TL National Forest  501 Ellis Street next door to the Senator Hotel.

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Chinatown Community Development Center & IWIN
Mandala Art Class

• Wednesday, June 18th – 1-2:30 PM
• 201 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA

IWIN will lead a class on how to paint mandalas.

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Hospitality House
Open House

• June 18th 2025 – 11:00 am-1:00 pm
•  290 Turk St., San Francisco, CA 94102

Food, drinks, snacks, and games along with a clothing giveaway

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Thursday, June 19

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The Healing WELL
Flower Arranging Class

• Thursday, June 19, 2025 – 2:30-4:00 PM
• 374 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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Friday, June 20

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Faithful Fools
Free Movie Night at The Fools Court

• Fri. June 20 – 5 – 8PM – FREE
• 234 Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco
Affirmation Giveaway

• Friday June 20th – 10:30am-11:30am – FREE
• Boeddeker Park, 246 Eddy Street

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco youth leaders will be handing out affirmation notes, flowers, and water while supplies last.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco
Family Paint Night

• Friday June 20th – 1:30-3:00 – FREE with RSVP
• 201 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA

RSVP with Lysa at lfabian@kidsclub.org

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TNDC
Open House & Sidewalk Party-TNDC Community Organizing

• Friday 6/20 – 3:00-5:00pm
• 210 Golden Gate Ave.

Music, Snacks, Games, Prizes and get info about ways to get involved in the decisions that impact our neighborhood.

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Tenderloin Museum
The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot play

• Fri. June 20 – 7 – 9pm – Sliding scale $15-50
• 835 Larkin St. San Francisco, CA 94109

w/ ILTW support, will design/produce merch for the play and give out comps to attendees on ILTW performances. Free tickets reserved for individuals facing financial hardship, particularly trans and queer elders, low-income residents, and longtime Tenderloin community members.

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Saturday, June 21

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SF Public Library
Main Open House/ Comic Arts Festival

• Saturday June 21, 2025 – 12-5p – FREE
• SF Main Library – 100 Larkin Street

Celebrate the SF Main Library Open House with a full day of all-ages programming that brings the library to life. Explore every corner of the Main Library through performances, storytimes, workshops, displays and hands-on activities that reflect the creativity and spirit of San Francisco’s many communities. A Comic Arts Fest, featuring Mychal Threet and Wahab Algarmi happens 1-4pm 2nd floor Children’s Center.

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TLCBD
Beautification Day

• Saturday, June 21st – 10am – 1pm

To volunteer, email Cyntia@tlcbd.org, Paris.McBride@tlcbd.org

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Great American Music Hall
I Love Tenderloin Week Grand Finale

• 6/21/25 – Time:  TBD – FREE
• 859 O’Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Fun closing event featuring performances by Blue Bear Music School and others (To Be confirmed) Free to all 🙂

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Tenderloin Museum

“Tenderloin Noir” walking tour w/ Linda Day

• Sat. June 21 – 2 – 3:30PM – FREE
• 398 Eddy San Francisco, CA 94102

w/ ILTW support, 15 free spots on a new walking tour offering that the museum will debut for ILTW focused on noir literature written/set in the TL!

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Tenderloin Museum
The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot play

• Sat. June 21 – 7 – 9PM – Sliding scale $15-50
• 835 Larkin St. San Francisco, CA 94109

w/ ILTW support, will design/produce merch for the play and give out comps to attendees on ILTW performances. Free tickets reserved for individuals facing financial hardship, particularly trans and queer elders, low-income residents, and longtime Tenderloin community members.

Thursday, April 25, 2024
SF’s 2025 “I Love Tenderloin Week” Festival (June 15-21)

Join us for a new Dodge Alley Socials event featuring Silk Road. FREE!

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.