Collabs
Market Street Arts is proud to partner with Bay Area event producers
to bring immersive experiences with the arts to the Mid-Market.
PSYCHED! FEST 2024
Y LA BAMBA
WHEN: November 3, 2024 at 1 PM
WHERE: Civic Center - UN Plaza
Join Psyched! Radio for a FREE outdoor show with Y La Bamba at UN Plaza this Sunday, November 3rd, as part of Psyched! Fest 2024! Originally planned for the UC Theatre, this highly anticipated performance has moved to the vibrant outdoor setting of UN Plaza.
Starting at 1 PM, Y La Bamba will bring their captivating blend of Latin folk, electronica, and cumbia to the heart of San Francisco. Also performing is Kiltro, adding their unique sound to this cultural celebration. The afternoon will feature a DJ set by Lizzy Al Toque to keep the energy flowing between performances.
This event is presented by Market Street Arts, TLCBD, SFOEWD, Psyched! Fest, and Psyched! Records. Don’t miss this FREE celebration of music, culture, and community in one of San Francisco’s most iconic outdoor spaces.
COUNTERPULSE
ART KIOSK
WHEN: Every Friday and First Thursday
WHERE: Market Street & Sixth Street
Visual art curated by CounterPulse will be on exhibit and for sale at one of the JCDecaux Kiosks each Friday & first Thursday at Market & Sixth Streets. Art enthusiasts and passersby are encouraged to stop by and explore local art and potentially take home a new peice.
The CounterPulse TenderArts Program is also inviting artists to apply to exhibit and sell their work at this kiosk. CounterPulse will be showcasing visual artists to exhibit and sell their work at the kiosk any Friday 1-5pm from now through September 2025
This unique opportunity was made possible through a partnership with San Francisco Arts Commission and JCDecaux, with financial support by Market Street Arts.
Past Collabs
ALL THE WAY LIVE FOUNDATION
Hip Hop on the Plaza
WHEN: Every Friday through September
WHERE: Civic Center - UN Plaza
All The Way Live Foundation, in partnership with Market Street Arts and Creative Grounds, presents the return of Hip Hop on the Plaza, a series of free, all-ages events celebrating the rich history and diverse artistry of hip hop dance in San Francisco.
Running weekly through September, Hip Hop On the Plaza features a dynamic lineup of programming, including weekly dance workshops and bi-monthly dance battles that will transform UN Plaza into a hub of creative expression and community engagement. Supported by the San Francisco Office of Workforce Development
BRUJAS x LE VANGUARD
Anti Prom
WHEN: June 22, 3-7 pm
WHERE: UN Plaza Skate Park
BRUJAS held their fifth Anti-Prom this summer with an OUTDOOR party at the UN Plaza Skate Park, on June 22nd.
Skate gang “BRUJAS” joined art heroes Le Vanguard in the name of DIY cultural power, this time in the queer heart of downtown San Francisco at the newly renovated UN Plaza Skate Park.
Vayda headlined this fifth annual celebration of ANTI PROM, with a special apperance by the Bay’s own Aroma. This party is notoriously dedicated to women and queer skaters, rap heads, club aficionados, and anybody who was ever kicked out of anything. With a history of venue experimentation and carefully curated co-hosts and artists ( hosted by Princess Nokia in 2016, Gypsy Sport in 2017 headlined by Yaeji and Cardi B, RedBull Music Festival in 2018 headlined by Young MA, and in 2019 with Maliibu Miitch ) Anti Prom continues a promising celebration of queer art and life!
Anti Prom was presented in partnership with Market Street Arts, San Francisco Office of Economic & Workforce Development, and SF Recreation & Parks.
Additional program support provided by local ISP provider Monkeybrains.
PSYCHED! RADIO SF
Tenderloin Music & Arts Festival
WHEN: May 24-26
WHERE: Various Tenderloin Venues & UN Plaza
Psyched! Radio in the TL & Mid-Market! The Tenderloin Music and Arts Festival 2024 was a free 3-day concert festival held throughout San Francisco’s Tenderloin District, at venues including: Edinburgh Castle, Phoenix Hotel, Moth Belly Gallery, Kayo Books, The Tenderloin Museum and UN Plaza.
All of these 12 shows were completely FREE and all of the bands, musicians, acts, drag queens, poets, DJs and writers are LOCAL. Psyched! Radio believes deeply in supporting the San Francisco and Oakland music and art scenes.
This festival was held in partnership with Market Street Arts, the Tenderloin CBD, San Francisco Office of Economic & Workforce Development, SF Recreation & Parks.
BARGAIN ROCK PRING BREAK ‘24
Stevenson Takeover
WHEN: April 27
WHERE: Stevenson b/w 6th & 7th streets
Bargain Rock’s Spring Break took over Stevenson Street for the first time ever. Just a block south of Market, Stevenson between 6th & 7th turned into a Spring Break ‘24 venue, on April 27th in partnership with Market Street Arts.
The event featured cool vendors and musicians from Sacramento to San Jose, and all points in between, including Nauseaters, Four Eyes, the Boars, the Teutonics and teen sensations, Geneva Powerhouse and DJs Jimmy Jaguar and Sharky.
Ages teen to rockasaur paid tribute to all the memories and sounds of Stevenson. From CRIME, Phantom Surfers, Poontang Wranglers, Other Music and the music and art made here.
Stay tuned for more upcoming events on Stevenson with the team from Bargain Rock & SF Complex.