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Free Concerts Fill Golden Gate Park Bandshell All Weekend, Including Bay Beats Launch Saturday

The Spreckels Temple of Music hosts three straight days of free shows, capped by the 4th Annual Bay Beats Launch Party on Saturday afternoon.

The Golden Gate Bandshell — the 130-year-old structure at the heart of the Music Concourse — anchors a packed weekend of free outdoor music for Haight and Cole Valley neighbors. On Friday, October 23, the Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra headlines Friday Happy Hour from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, October 24, the 4th Annual Bay Beats Launch Party runs from 2 to 6 p.m., with a lineup that includes Frankie Maston, Skip the Needle, Spencer Noble, and William Johnston's Extravagant Superband. Sunday belongs to Crucial Reggae Sunday, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bay Beats is an SFPL-affiliated project that catalogs new Bay Area albums each fall.

Read the full story: SF Recreation and Parks →
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Construction Under Way at 400 Divisadero as Sidewalk Closures Take Effect at Oak Street Corner

Greystar's 203-unit project at the former Touchless Car Wash site began work October 19 per city permit, bringing the first visible change to a corner that sat vacant for nearly a decade.

Work is now visible at 400 Divisadero Street: SF Public Works permits authorized October 19 as the construction start date and called for closure of the sidewalks along both the Divisadero and Oak Street frontages, plus partial occupation of an Oak Street traffic lane.

Read the full story: San Francisco Chronicle →

The week ahead

Haight & Cole Valley · forecast issued October 23, 2026 · National Weather Service

  1. Fri 66°51° Mostly Sunny
  2. Sat 68°51° Sunny
  3. Sun 67°53° Mostly Sunny
  4. Mon 64°51° Mostly Sunny
  5. Tue 64°52° Mostly Sunny
  6. Wed 63°52° Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
  7. Thu 62°52° Mostly Sunny

Upcoming & Ongoing in the Community

Friday, October 23

Friday Happy Hour — Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra

Free outdoor soul concert at the Spreckels Temple of Music. No tickets required; all ages welcome. Runs through 7:30 p.m.

  • Location:Golden Gate Bandshell, Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park
  • Time:4:30 PM
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Saturday, October 24

Storytime for Babies — Park Branch Library

Free drop-in storytime for babies and caregivers at the neighborhood branch. Runs through noon.

  • Location:Park Branch Library, 1833 Page Street, Haight-Ashbury
  • Time:11:00 AM
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Saturday, October 24

4th Annual Bay Beats Launch Party

Free four-hour concert celebrating the San Francisco Public Library's Bay Beats music catalog, featuring Frankie Maston, Skip the Needle, Spencer Noble, and William Johnston's Extravagant Superband. Runs through 6 p.m.

  • Location:Golden Gate Bandshell, Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park
  • Time:2:00 PM
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Sunday, October 25

Crucial Reggae Sunday

Free weekly reggae concert at the Bandshell, running through 7:30 p.m. Part of the Illuminate LIVE fall season.

  • Location:Golden Gate Bandshell, Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park
  • Time:4:30 PM
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Wednesday, October 28

Midweek Melodies — Golden Gate Bandshell

The Bandshell's midweek free concert series continues its fall run. Check the SF Rec and Parks calendar for the confirmed artist and start time closer to the date.

  • Location:Golden Gate Bandshell, Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park
  • Time:Various times
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Thursday, November 12

HANC Monthly Membership Meeting — Annual Board Election

The Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council holds its annual officer and board election at the November meeting. Nominations for the December 2026–November 2027 term remain open through the night of the vote; any member in good standing for at least three months is eligible to run.

  • Location:Park Branch Library, 1833 Page Street, Haight-Ashbury
  • Time:7:00 PM
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More from the Community

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Pasta Supply Co. on Track for Late-October Debut at 919 Cole Street

Chef Anthony Strong announced in August 2026 that his third Pasta Supply Co. location would open in October at 919 Cole Street, the former Peet's Coffee space near the Carl and Cole intersection.

Read the full story: SF Standard →
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HANC Posts November Ballot Endorsements; Board Nominations Open Through Election Night

The Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council published its November 3 election endorsements on October 4, supporting Props B (Public Bank), C (Housing Trust Fund), H (Muni Parcel Tax), I and J (transfer tax measures), and the Regional Tax Measure, while opposing Props A, D, E, and F. As a 501(c)(3), HANC…

Read the full story: Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council →
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Passages Wine Bar Announced for 401 Haight Street, March 2027 Opening Planned

A wine bar and bistro called Passages, from operator Alex Lauritzen, is planned for 401 Haight Street in the Lower Haight, taking over the corner space that housed Two Jack's Nik's Place for 45 years. Hoodline reported on September 26, 2026 that the project targets a March 2027 opening.

Read the full story: Hoodline →

Community Directory

Mexican & Latin American

Haight-Ashbury Landmark

Cha Cha Cha

Caribbean tapas bar

Haight Street institution since 1984 serving Caribbean tapas, paella, jerk chicken, and pitchers of house sangria in a lively, colorful dining room.

1801 Haight St  ·  415-386-7670

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Haight-Ashbury

Parada 22

Puerto Rican restaurant

Veteran-owned neighborhood spot serving home-cooked Puerto Rican comfort food — mofongo, pernil asado, tostones, and rice and beans — daily from 10am.

1805 Haight St  ·  415-750-1111

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Lower Haight

Nopalito

Modern Mexican restaurant

Organic, from-scratch Mexican cooking from the Nopa team, plating blue-corn tacos, carnitas, and mole made with local and sustainable ingredients.

306 Broderick St  ·  415-437-0303

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Bars & Wine Bars

Haight-Ashbury Landmark

Magnolia Brewing – Haight

Brewpub

Haight Street's landmark craft brewery and gastropub, reopened in late 2024 under new local ownership with a refreshed taproom, house-brewed beers, and elevated pub food.

1398 Haight St  ·  415-864-7468

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Haight-Ashbury

The Alembic

Craft cocktail bar and restaurant

Inventive American cocktail bar and restaurant on Haight Street with 100-plus bourbons and scotches, farm-driven small plates, and a cozy, dimly lit interior.

1725 Haight St  ·  415-666-0822

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Haight-Ashbury Landmark

Zam Zam

Classic cocktail bar

One of the Haight's most storied dive bars, with Persian-themed décor, a circular bar, and perfectly made martinis in a setting unchanged for decades.

1633 Haight St  ·  415-861-2545

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Cole Valley

InoVino

Italian wine bar

Intimate Cole Valley wine bar with an excellent selection of Italian bottles, solid pastas, and charcuterie-and-cheese boards in a cozy setting.

108B Carl St  ·  415-681-3770

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Lower Haight Landmark

Toronado

Craft beer bar

Lower Haight craft-beer pilgrimage site with 50 taps of rare and sought-after brews, sticker-plastered walls, and a cash-only, no-nonsense vibe — now under new local ownership as of June 2026.

547 Haight St  ·  415-863-2276

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Lower Haight

Bar Jabroni

Natural wine bar

Lively Lower Haight wine bar pouring chilled reds and orange wines alongside small plates like beef tartare with Szechuan peppercorns and house-made focaccia.

585 Haight St  ·  415-400-5760

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Lower Haight

Noc Noc

Dive bar

Lower Haight bar with trippy, Tim Burton-esque décor that is a neighbourhood fixture — only in San Francisco.

557 Haight St  ·  415-861-5811

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Lower Haight

Danny Coyle's

Irish pub

Friendly Lower Haight Irish bar open until 2am, with a great tap selection, sports on TV, and a loyal neighbourhood crowd.

668 Haight St  ·  415-558-8908

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Lower Haight

Woods Lowside

Beer and wine bar

Casual Lower Haight bar with crisp, dry house beers, natural wines, Detroit-style pizza from Joyride Pizza on site, and a heated back patio.

701 Haight St  ·  415-400-8182

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Brunch & Breakfast

Haight-Ashbury Landmark

Pork Store Cafe

American breakfast and brunch café

Much-loved Haight Street diner serving enormous portions of scratch-made breakfast and brunch at affordable prices since 1989.

1451 Haight St  ·  415-864-6981

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Cole Valley Landmark

Zazie

French bistro

Beloved Cole Valley French bistro open since 1992, famous for its weekend brunch with Provençal-inspired eggs, crêpes, and a sunny back patio.

941 Cole St  ·  415-564-5332

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Cole Valley

Crepes On Cole

Crêperie and casual diner

Casual Cole Valley standby open late most nights, offering sweet and savory crêpes, burgers, and beer in a relaxed neighbourhood setting.

100 Carl St  ·  415-664-1800

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Pizza & Sandwiches

Haight-Ashbury Landmark

Escape From New York Pizza

New York-style pizza by the slice

San Francisco Legacy Business since 1986, slinging hot New York-style slices with creative toppings late into the night on Haight Street.

1737 Haight St  ·  415-668-5577

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Mediterranean & Middle Eastern

Cole Valley

Beit Rima

Palestinian-Jordanian restaurant

Award-winning Cole Valley spot serving Arabic comfort food — hand-kneaded bread, crispy falafel, chicken skewers, and za'atar-dusted pita — with a devoted neighborhood following.

86 Carl St  ·  415-566-1274

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Seafood & American

Cole Valley

Cole Valley Tavern

American bar and restaurant

Neighborhood go-to American bar with a warm dining room, rotating food specials, and an ice cream window that draws lines on warm evenings.

780 Cole St  ·  415-742-5813

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Italian & Deli

Cole Valley

Bambino's Ristorante

Italian restaurant

Charming old-school Italian restaurant in Cole Valley with hearty classic pastas and a warm, neighbourhood trattoria feel.

1905 Cole St  ·  415-731-9867

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Coffee & Cafés

Cole Valley New

Double Black

Coffee shop

New Cole Valley coffee shop inside the Yardsale outdoor apparel store, drawing queues for iced hojicha lattes with black-sesame cold foam.

879 Cole St

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Golden Gate Bandshell Concerts Calendar

 ·  https://sfrecpark.org/calendar.aspx?CID=35

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Golden Gate Bandshell — Upcoming Events

 ·  https://illuminate.org/venues/golden-gate-bandshell/

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Golden Gate Bandshell Concerts Program Page

 ·  https://sfrecpark.org/1570/Golden-Gate-Bandshell-Concerts

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Exclusive: S.F.'s notorious housing saga at Divisadero car wash is over, 203 apartments are coming

 ·  https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/apartment-divisadero-street-san-francisco-22386042.php

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Predatory Corporate Landlord Greystar Real Estate Partners This Way Comes

 ·  https://www.hanc-sf.org/24-home/1003-predatory-corporate-landlord-greystar-real-estate-partners-this-way-comes

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Park Branch Library — Upcoming Events

 ·  https://sfpl.org/locations/park

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Earn pappardelle for life at Pasta Supply Co's newest location

 ·  https://sfstandard.com/2026/08/12/earn-pappardelle-life-pasta-supply-co-s-newest-location/

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HANC Endorsements for the November 2026 Election

 ·  https://hanc-sf.org/

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Wine Bar Passages Set To Fill Lower Haight Corner Left By Two Jack's Closure

 ·  https://hoodline.com/2026/09/wine-bar-passages-set-to-fill-lower-haight-corner-left-by-two-jack-s-closure/