Second Saturdays at Union Square: Island Pulse (SF)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Join us for a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of Pacific Islander culture featuring dynamic dance, island beats, and live performances showcased by the Pacific Islander Cultural District.

This event is part of the Second Saturdays ‘Round the World series, which showcases the many cultural traditions represented in San Francisco through a monthly day of themed music, dance, and crafts in Union Square Plaza.

Second Saturdays: Island Pulse
Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 11a-2p
Union Square Plaza, SF
FREE

See the full schedule, as well as other free daily programming in Union Square Plaza.

You can also enjoy Union Square Plaza’s free daily amenity zones, open 9am – 7pm, which offer books and games for all ages to borrow while hanging out in the Square.

• 11am – Introduction
• 11:15am – SF TRU Dance Group performs Tongan tau’olunga (dance) to tell the stories and preserve the culture & identity of our ancestors.
• 11:45am – Ukelele Performance by the SFUSD Summer Intern Ukulele Group – this group of students is learning the notes of the Pacific, taught by Coach Glen & Coach Wylie.
• 12:10pm – Mixed Persuasion Dance Group performing dances from different islands in the Pacific. Mixed Persuasion expresses traditions, history, & identity of the Polynesian culture through choreographed dance and traditional attire.
• 12:35pm – DJ Music and PI Arts & Craft: Faye’s Lei’s giveaway (while supplies last). Leis are a cultural symbol of the Pacific Islands representing love, friendship, honor, and greetings, given as a gift or worn as an ornament.
• 1pm – SF TRU Dance Group performs Tongan tau’olunga (dance) to tell the stories and preserve the culture & identity of our ancestors.
• 1:20pm – Ukulele Crowd Engagement with Coach Glen
• 1:40pm – Mixed Persuasion Dance Group performing dances from different islands in the Pacific.

About the PICD: The Pacific Islander Cultural District is the newest cultural district in the city and the first of its kind in the U.S. After WWII, large numbers of Pacific Islanders moved to San Francisco and the Visitacion Valley and Sunnydale neighborhoods became their official enclave in the city. The district helps strengthen and preserve the historic Pacific Islander community by supporting existing organizations like the Samoan Community Development Center.

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.