Mid Market Community Benefit District

06/10/2026

Calling all young artists!

ONE WEEK left to register for the second round of the youth art contest.* The online submission portal will close on 10 pm PST, Sunday, June 14th. Additionally, the last day that IAMA will accept physical artwork submissions by drop-off or mail is June 25th, 2026, by 5:00 pm. Important: Any artwork not received by June 25 will be included in the public exhibit, but will not be entered into the competition for prizes.

*Please note, this applies only to eligible second round participants.

If you have any questions, contact us here via DM and we will connect you with a member of the team that can best help.

06/10/2026

The American Conservatory Theater annual Pride Parade Party & festivities take place again June 28th at the Strand Theater on Market Street!

Join us for Pride at the Strand!

On June 28, we'll host our annual Pride Parade party! Doors open at 10:30am with a DJ, snacks, drinks (try A Deeper Love, a strawberry margarita!), and clean restrooms — plus a great view of the parade grandstand! Rolling drag performances throughout the day will include Trixxie Carr, Polly Amber Ross, Linty, Papi Churro, and more.

Hope to see you there!

06/08/2026

"Once finalized, the 1455 Market lease will represent the largest office deal forged in San Francisco since 2018, eclipsing a 486,000 square-foot lease signed by OpenAI in the Mission Bay neighborhood in 2023."

The government of San Francisco has committed to the largest office lease in the city since 2018.

06/04/2026

TODAY! Join us for the June Market Street Pack Walk at 6pm! Meet on Market Street (at 8th) for a walk to 2nd and back with community ambassadors, local dog trainers and fellow dog owners!

https://www.packwalksf.com/

05/28/2026

Happening this Saturday!

Join us and Refuse Refuse San Francisco for a community clean up morning on Saturday, May 30th at 10:30am!

No need to bring any supplies, just show up ready to pick up! After the hour-long clean up, feel free to grab a cup of coffee on us at Cumaica.

RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/928458/

05/26/2026

This Turisk cafe already has a huge following, and their next outpost will be at Saluhall SF!

A Turkish café from Palo Alto will fill a vacancy at Saluhall in downtown San Francisco.

05/21/2026

Just in time for the World Cup - Mid Market gets a new sports inspired dining spot!

Check out SoMa Social at 121 7th St.!

SoMa Social is now open in SF’s Mid-Market district, bringing new energy to the neighborhood.

05/19/2026

The City and County of San Francisco is seeking public feedback on a draft updated Citywide Good Neighbor Policy.

Public comment will be open from May 18 through May 29, 2026. Providers, operators, neighbors, businesses, community groups, residents, clients, and other stakeholders are encouraged to review the draft and submit written feedback.

The City is especially interested in feedback on implementation, feasibility, clarity of expectations, documentation requirements, and coordination with City response systems.

https://www.sf.gov/citywide-good-neighbor-policy-public-review-and-comment-period

05/18/2026

Opening May 30th at International Art Museum of America:

Estrangement: "Challenging the myth of mankind's separation from nature" by Erik Hunter.

On display from May 30th to July 12th, be sure to stop by the opening reception on Saturday May 30th from 2 to 4pm.

The reception is free to attend and will have light bites, wine, and soft drinks for attendees. The artist will be there onsite for a meet and greet and to talk about his artworks.

Read more about Estrangement here: https://iamasf.org/art/exhibitions/estrangement-challenging-the-myth-of-mankinds-separation-from-nature-by-erik-hunter/

05/14/2026

Join us and Refuse Refuse San Francisco for a community clean up morning on Saturday, May 30th at 10:30am!

No need to bring any supplies, just show up ready to pick up! After the hour-long clean up, feel free to grab a cup of coffee on us at Cumaica.

RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/928458/