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: Union Square Park

When: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

 

Blind Willies is a San Francisco-based Americana rock band of diverse young musicians with backgrounds in rock, jazz, classical, world and hip-hop. Their performance in Union Square is part of Union Square Live’s summer series of free outdoor performances.

Location: Union Square Park

When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Union Square Live – a summer series of free outdoor performances – presents Moonalice, a band of seasoned musicians who feel that live music should be a communal experience. Using a blend of roots, rock and R&B to evoke a feeling of adventure and exploration, Moonalice creates songs that speak to everyone.

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: 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: John Fluevog, 253 Grant Ave

When: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

John Fluevog invites you for an evening of food, drink, shoes and merriment. A portion of the proceeds from the evening’s sales will be donated to Grace Cathedral’s Bayview Mission, supplying food, clothing and programs for residents of the Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood. Guests who donate clothes, shoes or canned goods to the mission will also receive an exclusive Fluevog gift bag. 

Location: Union Square Park

When: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Nitecaps Blues Band is a five-piece ensemble guided by a passion for the masters of the old school blues era. They keep the blues alive with a mix of original songs and classic covers. 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

The Dunes is a North African fusion group composed of members from North Africa and Northern California. Singing in Arabic, Amazigh, French and English, The Dunes mix original compositions with Moroccan, Algerian and Tunisian favorites to create powerful songs of love and life, exile and hope, faith and transformation. Their performance in Union Square in partnership with the Arab Cultural and Community Center is part of Union Square Live's summer series of free outdoor performances.

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 West Coast Ramblers, capture the Western Swing sound of the late-40s and early-50s with swinging arrangements and twin guitar parts.  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: Union Square Park

When: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Enjoy a summer movie night under the stars in Union Square Park. Bring the kids and arrive early for a fun evening filled with free face painting, fun music, yummy treats and the chance to snap a photo with your favorite Smurf character. Starting at dusk, enjoy a screening of the family blockbuster hit The Smurfs!

Please RSVP at macysdriveinsf.eventbrite.com

Location: Macy's Cellar, 170 O'Farrell St

When: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Join Macy's and local celebrity chefs Jen Biesty and Palomino Executive Chef Adam Jones for a special cooking demonstration to celebrate San Francisco Pride!

Location: Union Square Park

When: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Union Square Live – a summer series of free outdoor performances – celebrates SF Pride with a dance party presented by Fingersnaps DJ & Art Collective! Celebrating and encouraging difference, Fingersnaps is a local center for creativity, personal expression and growth. 

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: Harry Denton's Starlight Room, 450 Powell Street

When: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Society Cabaret presents "An Evening with Molly Ringwald" at the glamorous Starlight Room in the historic Sir Francis Drake. Join Molly Ringwald and her jazz trio at this intimate and elegant venue as they perform songs celebrating her debut jazz album, "Except Sometimes."

Tickets are available online at societycabaret.com for the show's three night run on July 11, 12 and 13.

Location: Union Square Park

When: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Union Square Live and Film Night in the Park present Vicky Christina Barcelona, a classic Woody Allen film starring Penelope Cruz and Scarlett Johansson. In this Golden Globe-winning classic, a flamboyant painter finds himself in the middle of a unique relationship with two American female tourists. Don't forget to pack a picnic and arrive early to enjoy an unforgettable movie night under the city lights.

2008. PG-13. Runtime: 99 min.