Events

There’s always something to do in Union Square. You can see a touring Broadway hit or a world premier show, catch a live outdoor concert or check out an art opening. If you’re a shopper you can find in-store celebrity appearances, trunks shows and other fun events. And, during the holdidays, the squre lights up with seasonal celebrations. For discount tickets to arts and cultural events, we recommend Tix Bay Area with a booth right on Union Square Park.

Make a night of it with dinner at one of our world-class restaurants and drinks in one of our chic cocktail lounges. You can even stay the night in one of our beautiful hotels. Unlike any other place in the country, all of this is within walking distance, so you can relax and enjoy your time here. Check out this month’s list of Union Square events, and come have fun with us!

All Events Art Cultural Events & Festivals Dance Food & Wine Music Theatre Trunk Shows Other

Location: Hotel Cartwright Union Square, 524 Sutter Street

When: All Day

Dead Certain is an edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller by British playwright Marcus Lloyd. The play begins when an out-of-work actor (played by director Andrey Esterlis) is hired by a reclusive, theater-obsessed ex-dancer (played by Diana Brown) to privately act out a play she has written. Truth and illusion quickly become dangerously intertwined as the suspense builds in this taut psychological thriller.

Showtimes are Thursdays & Fridays at 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. through July.

Location: Union Square Park

When: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Bu Falle works in local schools to integrate music, dance, history and culture with curriculum. Students learn about traditional African songs, drums, rhythm, and movement through assemblies and artist-in-residencies. Their performance in Union Square is part of Union Square Live's summer series of free outdoor performances.

Location: Union Square Park

When: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Union Square Live – a summer series of free outdoor performances – presents Oscar Reynolds, an internationally-acclaimed Andean flute master. Hailing from the Andes Mountains of La Paz, Reynolds is best recognized for his ability to play the Bolivian pan flutes and guitar simultaneously.

Location: Union Square Park

When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Part of a summer-long series of free outdoor entertainment, Union Square Live hosts free Wednesday evening swing dance lessons. This month’s live band, The B-Stars, serve up a blend of honky tonk and hillbilly hits. A DJ set starts the dancing off at 6pm, dance lessons begin at 6:30 and live music and open dance from 7pm onwards.

Location: Westfield SF Centre, Level 4

When: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Westfield SF Centre celebrates San Francisco with its award-winning light show, Corazon Under the Dome. From May 24 through July 7, the light show runs every half hour on level 4. In celebration of San Francisco’s rich musical history, the show is accompanied by live performances by Bay Area musicians every Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon. 

Location: Union Square Park

When: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

San Francisco Taiko Dojo introduces school children to the art of Taiko Drumming in their work with Young Audiences of Northern California. Ensemble members present the four elements of Taiko: communication, respect, power and spirit through exciting assemblies and artist-in-residencies. Their performance in Union Square is part of Union Square Live’s summer series of free outdoor performances.

Location: Union Square Park

When: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Union Square Live – a summer series of free outdoor performances – presents  Curt Yagi Trio. Curt and his crowd-pleasing band bring a blend of upbeat acoustic rock with a touch of funk. 

Location: Union Square Park

When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Union Square Live – a summer series of free outdoor performances – presents local Bay Area Band, Crosscut. Their music incorporates influences from blues and rock to produce a mix of original and unique tunes. Heavily inspired by their own musical upbringings, the band draws upon elements from everything to early Delta Blues to Memphis and Chicago Electric Blues, Soul, Motown, R&B, and Rock.

Location: Union Square Park

When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Union Square Live – a summer series of free outdoor performances – presents local Bay Area Band, Crosscut. Their music incorporates influences from blues and rock to produce a mix of original and unique tunes. Heavily inspired by their own musical upbringings, the band draws upon elements from everything to early Delta Blues to Memphis and Chicago Electric Blues, Soul, Motown, R&B, and Rock.