Downtown San Francisco will reverberate with joyous sounds as The Union Square In Bloom Summer Music Series kicks off. The free performances, take place every Saturday, July through mid-October, will run from 1pm - 4pm and beginning in August, every 3rd Thursday from 4:30pm - 7:30pm. The new initiative is a collaboration between the Union Square Alliance, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department,and the Office of Economic Workforce Development(OEWD) funded by their SF Live grant.
San Francisco, renowned as a music destination and the birthplace of legendary musicians and groups such as the Grateful Dead, Metallica, Janis Joplin, andCarlos Santana, aims to enhance its top tier on the global cultural map through the Union Square in Bloom Summer Music Series.
This Music Series will transform Union Square Plaza into a thriving hub of music and entertainment. The lineup boasts a diverse range of talented artists, including local songwriters, solo musicians, up-and-coming stars, energizing EDM and Dance DJ sets, soulful jazz renditions, and captivating Latin rhythms. Some of the artists featured at the launch event include DJ Sep and Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, and partnering with indoor entertainment venues such as Biscuits & Blues and American Conservatory Theatre (ACT).
"The Union Square in Bloom Summer Music Series is here to take center stage," said Marisa Rodriguez, CEO of Union Square Alliance. "The Plaza and its surroundings hold a vital place in the city's history, representing a thriving hub of vitality. In harmonious alignment with the goals of our Strategic Plan, a concert series within the Plaza emerges as a catalyst for the vibrancy and inclusivity that define Union Square's resurgence as part of the city's economic recovery."
"Our city's public plazas and parks are places of connection, celebration and joy and we are delighted to host free live music for all to enjoy," said San Francisco Recreation and Park Department General Manager Phil Ginsburg. "Dancing to live music in a historic public square is a spectacular way to spend a summer evening."
The key purpose of SF Live and this concert series is to work with the local indoor music venues to bring the talent highlighted in these venues to a larger outdoor setting, creating an immersive and engaging experience for both performers and audiences.
"Music has the power to bring people together and uplift communities. The Union Square in Bloom Summer Music Series will showcase the diverse talent of our local artists, who are a critical part of our economic recovery," said Sarah Dennis Phillips, Executive Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development. "This series elevates local musicians sourced by our amazing local indoor music venues, as well as our great local businesses. We are proud to partner with the Union Square Alliance and support this initiative as part of our commitment to fostering economic growth and cultural enrichment."
There will be plenty of food and drink options at the numerous local restaurants and bars surrounding the venue and some concerts will also include food trucks and a Beer Garden. Additionally, family friendly activities will be highlighted that align with the blooming of the neighborhood and the musical themes of each concert.
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San Francisco, renowned as a music destination and the birthplace of legendary musicians and groups such as the Grateful Dead, Metallica, Janis Joplin, andCarlos Santana, aims to enhance its top tier on the global cultural map through the Union Square in Bloom Summer Music Series.
This Music Series will transform Union Square Plaza into a thriving hub of music and entertainment. The lineup boasts a diverse range of talented artists, including local songwriters, solo musicians, up-and-coming stars, energizing EDM and Dance DJ sets, soulful jazz renditions, and captivating Latin rhythms. Some of the artists featured at the launch event include DJ Sep and Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, and partnering with indoor entertainment venues such as Biscuits & Blues and American Conservatory Theatre (ACT).
"The Union Square in Bloom Summer Music Series is here to take center stage," said Marisa Rodriguez, CEO of Union Square Alliance. "The Plaza and its surroundings hold a vital place in the city's history, representing a thriving hub of vitality. In harmonious alignment with the goals of our Strategic Plan, a concert series within the Plaza emerges as a catalyst for the vibrancy and inclusivity that define Union Square's resurgence as part of the city's economic recovery."
"Our city's public plazas and parks are places of connection, celebration and joy and we are delighted to host free live music for all to enjoy," said San Francisco Recreation and Park Department General Manager Phil Ginsburg. "Dancing to live music in a historic public square is a spectacular way to spend a summer evening."
The key purpose of SF Live and this concert series is to work with the local indoor music venues to bring the talent highlighted in these venues to a larger outdoor setting, creating an immersive and engaging experience for both performers and audiences.
"Music has the power to bring people together and uplift communities. The Union Square in Bloom Summer Music Series will showcase the diverse talent of our local artists, who are a critical part of our economic recovery," said Sarah Dennis Phillips, Executive Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development. "This series elevates local musicians sourced by our amazing local indoor music venues, as well as our great local businesses. We are proud to partner with the Union Square Alliance and support this initiative as part of our commitment to fostering economic growth and cultural enrichment."
There will be plenty of food and drink options at the numerous local restaurants and bars surrounding the venue and some concerts will also include food trucks and a Beer Garden. Additionally, family friendly activities will be highlighted that align with the blooming of the neighborhood and the musical themes of each concert.
Downtown San Francisco will reverberate with joyous sounds as The Union Square In Bloom Summer Music Series kicks off. The free performances, take place every Saturday, July through mid-October, will run from 1pm - 4pm and beginning in August, every 3rd Thursday from 4:30pm - 7:30pm. The new initiative is a collaboration between the Union Square Alliance, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department,and the Office of Economic Workforce Development(OEWD) funded by their SF Live grant.
San Francisco, renowned as a music destination and the birthplace of legendary musicians and groups such as the Grateful Dead, Metallica, Janis Joplin, andCarlos Santana, aims to enhance its top tier on the global cultural map through the Union Square in Bloom Summer Music Series.
This Music Series will transform Union Square Plaza into a thriving hub of music and entertainment. The lineup boasts a diverse range of talented artists, including local songwriters, solo musicians, up-and-coming stars, energizing EDM and Dance DJ sets, soulful jazz renditions, and captivating Latin rhythms. Some of the artists featured at the launch event include DJ Sep and Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, and partnering with indoor entertainment venues such as Biscuits & Blues and American Conservatory Theatre (ACT).
"The Union Square in Bloom Summer Music Series is here to take center stage," said Marisa Rodriguez, CEO of Union Square Alliance. "The Plaza and its surroundings hold a vital place in the city's history, representing a thriving hub of vitality. In harmonious alignment with the goals of our Strategic Plan, a concert series within the Plaza emerges as a catalyst for the vibrancy and inclusivity that define Union Square's resurgence as part of the city's economic recovery."
"Our city's public plazas and parks are places of connection, celebration and joy and we are delighted to host free live music for all to enjoy," said San Francisco Recreation and Park Department General Manager Phil Ginsburg. "Dancing to live music in a historic public square is a spectacular way to spend a summer evening."
The key purpose of SF Live and this concert series is to work with the local indoor music venues to bring the talent highlighted in these venues to a larger outdoor setting, creating an immersive and engaging experience for both performers and audiences.
"Music has the power to bring people together and uplift communities. The Union Square in Bloom Summer Music Series will showcase the diverse talent of our local artists, who are a critical part of our economic recovery," said Sarah Dennis Phillips, Executive Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development. "This series elevates local musicians sourced by our amazing local indoor music venues, as well as our great local businesses. We are proud to partner with the Union Square Alliance and support this initiative as part of our commitment to fostering economic growth and cultural enrichment."
There will be plenty of food and drink options at the numerous local restaurants and bars surrounding the venue and some concerts will also include food trucks and a Beer Garden. Additionally, family friendly activities will be highlighted that align with the blooming of the neighborhood and the musical themes of each concert.
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San Francisco, renowned as a music destination and the birthplace of legendary musicians and groups such as the Grateful Dead, Metallica, Janis Joplin, andCarlos Santana, aims to enhance its top tier on the global cultural map through the Union Square in Bloom Summer Music Series.
This Music Series will transform Union Square Plaza into a thriving hub of music and entertainment. The lineup boasts a diverse range of talented artists, including local songwriters, solo musicians, up-and-coming stars, energizing EDM and Dance DJ sets, soulful jazz renditions, and captivating Latin rhythms. Some of the artists featured at the launch event include DJ Sep and Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, and partnering with indoor entertainment venues such as Biscuits & Blues and American Conservatory Theatre (ACT).
"The Union Square in Bloom Summer Music Series is here to take center stage," said Marisa Rodriguez, CEO of Union Square Alliance. "The Plaza and its surroundings hold a vital place in the city's history, representing a thriving hub of vitality. In harmonious alignment with the goals of our Strategic Plan, a concert series within the Plaza emerges as a catalyst for the vibrancy and inclusivity that define Union Square's resurgence as part of the city's economic recovery."
"Our city's public plazas and parks are places of connection, celebration and joy and we are delighted to host free live music for all to enjoy," said San Francisco Recreation and Park Department General Manager Phil Ginsburg. "Dancing to live music in a historic public square is a spectacular way to spend a summer evening."
The key purpose of SF Live and this concert series is to work with the local indoor music venues to bring the talent highlighted in these venues to a larger outdoor setting, creating an immersive and engaging experience for both performers and audiences.
"Music has the power to bring people together and uplift communities. The Union Square in Bloom Summer Music Series will showcase the diverse talent of our local artists, who are a critical part of our economic recovery," said Sarah Dennis Phillips, Executive Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development. "This series elevates local musicians sourced by our amazing local indoor music venues, as well as our great local businesses. We are proud to partner with the Union Square Alliance and support this initiative as part of our commitment to fostering economic growth and cultural enrichment."
There will be plenty of food and drink options at the numerous local restaurants and bars surrounding the venue and some concerts will also include food trucks and a Beer Garden. Additionally, family friendly activities will be highlighted that align with the blooming of the neighborhood and the musical themes of each concert.
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