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Potrero Hill & Dogpatch History Night

Saturday, November 7, 2026 - 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tacos will be sold at Standard Deviant's taco truck
Pier 70, Building 12 | 1070 Maryland St, SF, CA, 94107

Event Details

peter linenthal

Our 27th annual History Night will focus on the history & future of Jackson Park, the Potrero Booster’s 100th birthday, and Henrik Kam’s stunning photos of a waterfront in transition. There will be pizza & music in Maker’s Hall from 5:30-7pm (with tacos on sale at Standard Deviant’s taco truck), followed by the free program from 7-9pm.

Our new neighborhood history museum on Building 12’s 2nd floor, Suite 2.35, will be open on Nov 7 from noon-5:30. Regular hours are Sat & Sun noon-4pm.

To reach Building 12, go east on 22nd St at Illinois, parking in garage on Louisiana & metered street parking. Parking lot a block away on Illinois between 20th & 22nd St.

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*
*Tacos will be sold at Standard Deviant's taco truck
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Community, In Person
Venue: Pier 70, Building 12
Address: 1070 Maryland St, SF, CA, 94107

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