Reminder: eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- August 14, 2024

[SF Recreation and Parks]

Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks   Highlights, News & Announcements Photos: Outside Lands 2024 It was another fantastic weekend for music lovers in our parks, as thousands of revelers enjoyed the annual Outside Lands Music Festival in Golden Gate Park, August 9-11. Headlined by The Killers, Sabrina Carpenter, Sturgill Simpson and Post Malone, the three-day event proved again to be one of the top music festivals in the nation. Photos by Phil Halperin   From the Vault: Ant-Man and Chef Curry, Future Olympic Teammates Congratulations to Team USA and all of the athletes from around the world who competed in the Paris Olympics over the past two weeks. The world saw first-hand what Bay Area basketball fans have seen for some time now: the competitiveness, sportsmanship and pure magic of Stephen Curry. In this photo from 2018, rising star Anthony Edwards (left), then just 17 years old, participated in Curry's SC30 camp, which culminated in an exhibition game at our very own Kezar Pavilion. Who knew Edwards and Curry would later become Olympic teammates, leading the USA to an exhilarating gold medal win?   Duboce ParkJam on August 24 Friends of Duboce Park is excited to announce the first Duboce ParkJam on August 24, from noon to 4 p.m. This free event brings live music to Duboce Park with performances from local musicians, songwriters, and groups. Bring your friends and family, spread out a blanket, and enjoy an afternoon of fantastic music and community spirit. The N Judah stops right at Duboce Park and there are numerous bus stops nearby. Please e-mail brittany at friendsofdubocepark.org if you’re a musician who’d like to participate.   Adaptive Bike Program in Golden Gate Park on Saturdays Check out San Francisco's free Adaptive Bike Program in Golden Gate Park on Saturdays through October 26. In partnership with the BORP Adaptive Sports and Recreation and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, we're providing hand cycles, foot trikes and tandem bikes for use on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. These adaptive cycles will be available at the Music Concourse behind the Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive), next to the accessible parking lot. No reservations are needed; first come, first served. For more information, call (510) 848-2930 or email sfcycling at borp.org.   Bricks at Embarcadero Plaza SF Rec and Park, along with the Office of Economic Workforce Development, SF New Deal, and Into the Streets, is proud to announce the launch of Bricks at Embarcadero Plaza. Bricks will bring an array of exciting weekly activations to the plaza from Wednesday to Sunday, including happy hours, dance parties, trivia, family days, networking events, and more. The pilot program, which will run through October, bolsters efforts Mayor London Breed has undertaken recently to invest in enhanced and updated downtown public spaces, ensuring downtown remains a world-class destination. It also builds off recent activations organized by Rec and Park to revitalize the plaza, including pop-up padel courts and a free concert held last month by Another Planet Entertainment, which welcomed approximately 5,000 people to the plaza.   For more information about Bricks, including events, click the link below. Bricks at Embarcadero Plaza   Registration for Fall Baseball & Softball Academy Open Now The Giants Community Fund, in partnership with Rec and Park, are excited to host their second fall Baseball and Softball Academy. This free eight-week program based at the Crocker Amazon baseball fields is for players with previous baseball or softball experience going into middle school or high school in the fall, with a desire to try out for a team next season. The academy begins the week of September 14, with each team having one 30-minute practice prior to a 90-minute Saturday game. Additionally, the academy will feature guest speakers from within the Giants organization and from Major League Baseball who will impart their wisdom about the business and game of baseball. For more information and to register, click the link below. Fall Academy Registration   Kezar Pavilion Community Meeting on August 24 Join us for a Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project community meeting on Saturday, August 24 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The meeting will be hosted as an open house workshop outdoors by the Flywheel Coffee kiosk and bocce courts (601 Stanyan Street). Give feedback on the design and input on future programming. For more information, click the link below. Questions? Contact Alexis Ward at (628) 652-6641 or by email at alexis.ward at sfgov.org. Kezar Community Meeting   Upcoming Events SF Live: Dueling Swing Bands on August 15 Come join us at Fulton Plaza on August 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. for SF Live. Come around as the Alpha Rhythm Kings & the Nick Rossi Swing Six duke it out on stage and bring out their absolute BEST. And— don’t forget your dancing shoes! Special guest Hep Jen is bringing FREE swing dancing lessons at 4 p.m. & 6:15 p.m. SF Live is a six-month series of free, outdoor music concerts put on as a joint, citywide initiative by esteemed San Francisco arts & music producers Illuminate, San Francisco Parks Alliance, Noise Pop Productions, and Union Square Alliance. Created as a love letter to San Francisco music, SF Live concerts are a coming together of San Francisco’s storied musical history and the city’s promising and developing local talent. SF Live   Hip Hop on the Plaza at UN Plaza on August 16 Check out the August schedule for All the Way Live Foundation's Hip Hop on the Plaza at UN Plaza (Market and Hyde streets). The next will be held on August 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. and will feature a breaking workshop starting at 4:30 p.m., followed by a dance session with Bboy Gid Nasty and DJ Powerserge. For more information, click the link below. All the Way Live Foundation   Revive, Repair & Play Party Through August 16 at the Community Innovation Lab at India Basin Shoreline Park Come join us at India Basin Shoreline Park from August 12 to 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. daily for a Revive, Repair & Play Party. This do-it-yourself event series is for all people looking to learn how to fix, upscale & craft items in your everyday life. Each day of this event series will focus on different topics, including a Bike Bonanza, Home Revival, Urban Garden Grow Fest, Fashion Soiree, and Skate Jam. For more information on Revive, Repair & Play, Click the link below! Revive, Repair & Play   The Whale's Tail Music Lineup for August 17 & 18 The Whale’s Tail, Golden Gate Park's seasonal watering hole, is open from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and select holidays all summer and will feature a revolving schedule of live music, as well as food trucks, street art, and games. It is located at the 14th Avenue East Meadow just west of the Rose Garden on the JFK Promenade.   The seasonal destination is a collaboration between Rec and Park, Non Plus Ultra, Illuminate, and SF Live. For more information, including the music lineup for Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18, click the link below. The Whale's Tail   2024 Annual Dahlia Show at The Hall of Flowers on August 17 & 18 Come join us on August 17 & 18 for the Dahlia Dell Annual Dahlia Show. Each summer, on the third weekend in August, the Dahlia Society of California draws thousands of visitors to its annual show in the Hall of Flowers at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. Growers from all over the state bring their best blooms to compete. Blooms in all categories are judged and awarded ribbons, including the elusive Best in Show. Other categories: Best Photo; People’s Choice Award; Best Arrangement; Best Junior Bloom; and Nature’s Oddities. This year’s arrangement theme is The Summer Olympics. You must be a member to compete, but the public is welcome to see this eye-popping event. Learn more at the link below. Dahlia Show 2024   Civic Center Soundtrack Concert Series on August 20, 22 & 23 Civic Center Soundtrack, a free concert series by Illuminate Live, is at Fulton Plaza between San Francisco Main Library and the Asian Art Museum this spring and summer. These diverse musical performances will be held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. August 20 | 12-3 p.m. Featuring Howard Simon & Paul Weiss, Roo Harrigan, Sergio Vuskovic August 22 | 2-5 p.m. Featuring Eva Jay Fortune, Morgan Vallat, XtinaM August 23 | 12-3 p.m. Featuring Jamie Wilson, Michael Annotti, The Welcome Matt Illuminate Live   Illuminate Live at the Golden Gate Bandshell on August 21 Join us for a free concert with Illuminate Live at the Golden Gate Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive). Take a mid-week musical break with free live music at the Golden Gate Bandshell, featuring an evening with the Mad Maggies on Wednesday, August 21 from 4:30-7 p.m.  For more information and the full concert schedule at the Bandshell, click the link below. Illuminate Live   Living with Coyotes in the Bay Area: Online Event on August 21 Join local coyote experts for a roundtable discussion on coyotes, ecology, management and co-existence, Wednesday, August 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Panelists will include representatives from San Francisco Animal Care and Control, San Francisco Recreation and Parks, and The Presidio Trust. Event flyer Registration Link     Programming and Regular Series Activity and Class Schedule for Civic Center Plazas Check out all of the amazing drop-in activities and scheduled classes available at the reimagined UN Plaza and surrounding Civic Center area. From the Heart of the City Farmers' Market and live music at Fulton Plaza to free drop-in yoga classes at UN Plaza, we have something for everyone to get out and play in San Francisco's core. See the workout class schedule from Rae Studios at UN Plaza, as well as the full amenity list and schedule at the link below. Civic Center Plazas   Harvey Milk Photo Center Exhibit Opening Ceremony on August 17 Join the Harvey Milk Photo Center on August 17 for the opening reception of the Member, Staff, & Volunteer Show. The opening reception runs from 4 - 6 p.m. while the exhibit is open from August 17 to September 28. Our annual Member, Staff & Volunteer Show portrays the current look at what is being created in our darkrooms and digital lab here at the Harvey Milk Photo Center.  This exciting exhibit showcases each photographer's chosen showcase and personal best. It has been curated by the staff, members, and our generous volunteers and encompasses a wide and exciting range of subject matter. This event is free and open to the public. Harvey Milk Photo Center   Intro to Urban Beekeeping and Honey Production on August 18 Join Rec and Park's Urban Agriculture and Community Gardens Program Director Mei Ling Hui at Alemany Farm (700 Alemany Boulevard) on Sunday, August 18 for an introduction to urban beekeeping and honey production workshop from 10 a.m. to noon. Come learn beekeeping basics, colony health, and urban honey production. This two-hour class will be hosted by members of the San Francisco Beekeeping Association and will cover the honey bee life cycle, how to identify and treat pests and diseases, and an introduction to working bees safely. For more information and to RSVP, click the link below. Intro to Beekeeping   Chess Club Thursdays in Glen Park Join the San Francisco Public Library and Rec and Park for chess club Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m. Sessions take place at the Glen Park Branch Library (2835 Diamond Street) on the first, third and fifth Thursdays of the month, while sessions on the second and fourth Thursdays take place at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street). These sessions are for players of all skill levels including kids (6 and older), teens and adults. Improve your memory, concentration and logical thinking skills through this time-honored game! For more information, contact Glen Park Recreation Center at (415) 239-4007.     Drop-In Wheelchair Basketball at Glen Park Recreation Center Glen Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) is hosting a free drop-in wheelchair basketball session every Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. in partnership with BORP Adaptive Sports and Recreation. All ages are welcome. You don't have to have a mobility disability to participate, but you must be able to maneuver a wheelchair. Wheelchairs are available (will fit people at least 5-feet tall). Let's get hooping! Additional questions? Contact Glen Park Recreation Center at (415) 239-4007.   Sundays at the Beach: Water Time Art Exhibit on August 18 Join the Friends of Great Highway Park for its Sundays at the Beach programming. These free activities, from live music to mat yoga, will be hosted four times a month. Water Time, the third art exhibit of the Great Highway Park Summer Art Series, will be showcased on Sunday Aug 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Frolicking, surfing,  plunging, swimming, boogieing, splashing, dipping, foiling, kiting and whatever else you, your friends, and dogs do to interact with the water at Ocean Beach. A Community submitted art exhibit featuring imagery of everyone getting our beloved Water Time. Sundays at the Beach     Swing into Stories in San Francisco Parks The San Francisco Public Library's (SFPL) YouthMobile is coming to parks around the city. Movement and play are essential building blocks in fostering literacy and a love of reading and the SFPL is bringing stories and song to San Francisco's parks through its Swing into Stories program. It takes place at a different park each Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. (Storytime begins at 10:30.)  1st Tuesday of the month Garfield Playground (Treat and 26th streets) 2nd Tuesday of the month Koret Playground in Golden Gate Park (by the carousel) 3rd Tuesday of the month Hilltop Playground (Newcomb Avenue & Whitney Young Circle) 4th Tuesday of the month Redwood Grove Playground in McLaren Park (200 John F. Shelly Drive) Join us for a high-energy story time in our beautiful outdoors!  The YouthMobile offers a diverse selection of children’s library materials available for check-out with an SFPL library card. From the city’s only kid-focused bookmobile, staff circulates materials, creates library cards and provides the public with information about library services and programs. For more information and the Swing into Stories schedule, click the link below.  Swing into Stories   Movie Night at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center on August 20 Join our staff at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) for classic movie nights! The next will take place on Tuesday, August 20, beginning at 6 p.m. and will feature the 1940 film "Second Chorus." Come out to meet your neighbors and to enjoy these vintage films. For more information, contact Glen Park Recreation Center at (415) 239-4007.   Video of the Week Video of the Week: These Boots Were Made for Walkin' Our Video of the Week comes from this past weekend's Outside Lands Festival, featuring stars Sabrina Carpenter and Kacey Musgraves covering "These Boots Were Made for Walkin'." Enjoy! 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