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A 20-Foot Steel Sculpture Has Landed in the Middle of Alamo Square Park

The artist duo HYBYCOZO installed 'Axis Mundi' on October 15 as part of the Big Art Loop public art trail — and it will stay for a full year.

A striking new sculpture now stands at the center of Alamo Square Park, where it joins the neighborhood's Victorian skyline and the sight lines toward downtown. The piece, titled 'Axis Mundi,' was installed on October 15 by San Francisco-based artist duo HYBYCOZO — Serge Beaulieu and Yelena Filipchuk — as part of the Big Art Loop, a citywide initiative placing large-scale temporary sculptures along a 34-mile walkable and bikeable route across San Francisco. The work measures 20 feet tall and is fabricated from powder-coated steel with LED lighting, according to the SF Arts Commission agenda item that approved the installation.

Read the full story: SFist →
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Greystar Breaks Ground This Week on the Long-Stalled Divisadero Car Wash Site

Construction logistics are now active at 400 Divisadero — the Oak and Divisadero sidewalks are closed and a lane is occupied — as the decade-long saga of the former Touchless Car Wash moves into its building phase.

The intersection of Divisadero and Oak streets looks different this week. Sidewalk closures are in effect on both the Divisadero and Oak frontages of 400 Divisadero, and a portion of an Oak Street traffic lane is now occupied by a construction staging zone.

Read the full story: SFist →
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Hayes Street Closure Debate Intensifies as HVNA Hosts Transportation and Safety Forum

The Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association held a public meeting Thursday night on transportation and safety, even as the city's SF Planning 'Public Life Study' on the Hayes Street closure draws competing visions for the corridor's future.

The Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association held a joint transportation and safety meeting on Thursday, October 22, at 6:30 p.m. — a community forum at which residents could hear updates and raise concerns about traffic, pedestrian safety, and the contested closure of the 400 block of Hayes Street.

Read the full story: Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association →

The week ahead

Hayes Valley & Alamo Square · 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

PROXY Fall Film Fest: 'One Battle After Another'

Free outdoor screening of Paul Thomas Anderson's Academy Award-winning film at the open-air PROXY space in Hayes Valley. Part of the annual PROXY Fall Film Festival; no ticket required.

  • Location:PROXY, 432 Octavia St, Hayes Valley
  • Time:7:15 PM
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Friday, October 23

NOPNA Fourth Friday Happy Hour

NOPNA's monthly casual neighborhood social, held on the fourth Friday of each month. Venue announced via the NOPNA Instagram and newsletter; check their site for the confirmed location.

  • Location:Venue TBD, NoPa
  • Time:TBD
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Ongoing through end of 2026

Hayes Valley Farmers Market & Shared Spaces

Hayes Street closes to traffic every Friday afternoon and all day Saturday for the recurring farmers market and shared-spaces event. SFMTA reroutes the outbound 6 Hayes/Parnassus onto Grove Street during closure hours.

  • Location:Hayes Street between Gough and Octavia, Hayes Valley
  • Time:Fridays 4–10 PM / Saturdays 7 AM–10 PM
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Saturday, October 24

NOPNA Fourth Saturday Neighborhood Cleanup

The North of Panhandle Neighborhood Association's regular monthly cleanup. Meet at Hayes and Central; supplies provided. One of NOPNA's recurring community-building events, held on the fourth Saturday of each month.

  • Location:Meet at Hayes & Central, NoPa
  • Time:10:00 AM–11:00 AM
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Sunday, October 25

Alamo Scare! Painted Ladies Halloween Block Party

The Alamo Square Neighborhood Association's annual free, family-friendly Halloween party at the park, with trick-or-treating along the Painted Ladies. Strange Exchange will host a community costume swap — bring last year's costume and pick up a new one.

  • Location:Alamo Square Park (Steiner St between Hayes and Grove), Alamo Square
  • Time:4:00 PM–6:00 PM
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Friday, October 30

Halloween on Hayes: 'Minions and Monsters' Free Screening

The Hayes Valley Merchants Council presents a free outdoor Halloween screening at PROXY. Free and open to all ages.

  • Location:PROXY, 432 Octavia St, Hayes Valley
  • Time:7:30 PM–9:00 PM
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Friday, October 31

NOPNA Halloween Block Party Extravaganza

The North of Panhandle Neighborhood Association closes Grove Street for its annual free Halloween block party, including neighborhood trick-or-treating and a costume contest at 6 p.m. Reachable on Muni lines 5/5R, 6, 24, and 43.

  • Location:Grove Street between Central and Baker, NoPa
  • Time:5:00 PM–8:30 PM
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Through October 31

Big Art Loop October Walking Challenge

Big Art Loop is challenging residents to explore the trail one short walk at a time throughout October. The newly installed 'Axis Mundi' by HYBYCOZO at Alamo Square Park is a featured stop on the North City segment; free and accessible 24/7.

  • Location:Big Art Loop, citywide (Alamo Square segment, NoPa)
  • Time:Various times
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More from the Community

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ASNA Confirms It Funds Trees for Alamo Square Park's Urban Forest

The Alamo Square Neighborhood Association published a note on September 30 reminding residents that ASNA directly purchases trees planted in Alamo Square Park as part of a long-term commitment to the park's urban forest.

Read the full story: Alamo Square Neighborhood Association →
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NOPNA Community Meeting Set for November 19

The North of Panhandle Neighborhood Association holds its bi-monthly community meeting on the third Thursday of every other month. The next gathering is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, at Brahma Kumaris. Meetings typically feature city officials, neighborhood Q&A, and trivia.

Read the full story: NOPNA →

Community Directory

Seafood & American

Hayes Valley Landmark

Rich Table

New American restaurant

Husband-and-wife chefs Evan and Sarah Rich serve hyper-seasonal, inventive California cuisine in a lively Hayes Valley dining room — one of SF's toughest reservations since 2012.

199 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102  ·  415-355-9085

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RT Bistro

Casual American bistro

The more casual, 37-seat sister spot to Rich Table — opened early 2026 next door — featuring the RT Bistro burger, one-layer lasagna, and a crowd-pleasing bistro menu.

101 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102  ·  415-355-9085

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Hayes Valley New

RT Rotisserie

Casual rotisserie restaurant

The Rich Table team's fast-casual offshoot focused on rotisserie chicken and home-style seasonal dishes, open daily in Hayes Valley.

101 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102  ·  415-355-9085

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Nightbird

Fine-dining tasting menu restaurant

Chef Kim Alter's intimate, Michelin-recognized Hayes Valley restaurant offers a seasonal tasting menu behind a carved-owl wooden door on Gough Street.

330 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102  ·  415-829-7565

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Hazie's

Contemporary American restaurant and bar

A stylish Hayes Valley restaurant praised for its cocktails, happy hour, and modern American dinner menu in a comfortable neighborhood setting.

299 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102  ·  415-814-2920

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NoPa Landmark

Nopa

New American wood-fired restaurant

The neighborhood namesake at 560 Divisadero has served organic wood-fired California cuisine with a daily-changing menu since 2006, remaining one of SF's most beloved dining rooms.

560 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117  ·  415-864-8643

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NoPa

Bar Crudo

Oyster and seafood raw bar

A vibrant NoPa raw bar specializing in creative crudo, fresh oysters, and sustainably sourced seafood, with a popular happy hour running Monday through Saturday.

655 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117  ·  415-409-0679

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Mediterranean & Middle Eastern

Hayes Valley Landmark

Absinthe Brasserie & Bar

French brasserie and cocktail bar

A Hayes Valley institution since 1998, serving upscale French brasserie fare and craft cocktails in a Belle Époque-inspired room steps from SF's performing arts venues.

398 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102  ·  415-551-1590

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Hayes Valley Landmark

Zuni Café

California-French landmark restaurant

A San Francisco institution since 1979, Zuni occupies a triangular Market Street building and is legendary for its wood-fired roast chicken and brick-oven cooking.

1658 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102  ·  415-552-2522

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Hayes Valley Landmark

Souvla

Greek fast-casual restaurant

The original Hayes Valley location of this beloved Greek fast-casual chain, known for rotisserie meats, big salads, and a sunny backyard patio.

517 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102  ·  415-400-5458

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Chez Maman West

French bistro

A cozy Hayes Valley French bistro serving classics like steak frites, mussels, and crêpes in a lively street-side setting.

401 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102  ·  415-771-7771

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Other

Hayes Valley Landmark

Suppenküche

German beer hall restaurant

Hayes Valley's beloved Bavarian Wirthaus since 1993, offering hearty German classics like schnitzel, pretzels, and an exceptional specialty beer list.

525 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102  ·  415-252-9289

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Asian

Hayes Valley

Dumpling Home

Chinese dumpling restaurant

Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognized Hayes Valley spot serving hand-folded xiao long bao (soup dumplings), pan-fried buns, and other Chinese classics.

298 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102  ·  415-503-1666

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Bars & Wine Bars

Hayes Valley Landmark

Smuggler's Cove

Tiki bar

A three-story Hayes Valley tiki bar with more than 1,300 varieties of rum — the largest selection of any bar in the US — and a 80-cocktail menu of tiki classics and originals.

650 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102  ·  415-869-1900

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NoPa

Horsefeather

Cocktail bar and New American restaurant

A reliably good NoPa cocktail bar and restaurant with inventive drinks, fried chicken, duck fat fries, and a warm Arts-and-Crafts-inspired interior open late nightly.

528 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117  ·  415-817-1939

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Brunch & Breakfast

NoPa Landmark

Brenda's Meat & Three

Southern comfort food diner

New Orleans–born chef Brenda Buenviaje's NoPa diner lets diners choose one meat and three sides from a rotating array of down-home Southern classics, with a legendary breakfast menu.

919 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115  ·  415-926-8657

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Mexican & Latin American

NoPa Landmark

Nopalito

From-scratch Mexican restaurant

Chef Gonzalo Guzmán's original Broderick Street location — open since 2009 — serving blue-corn tacos, carnitas, and seasonal Mexican dishes rooted in Veracruz family cooking.

306 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94117  ·  415-437-0303

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NoPa

Altamirano Restaurant & Bar

Peruvian restaurant and bar

A spacious NoPa Peruvian restaurant with an exhibition kitchen, a lively bar, and an outdoor courtyard with a fire pit for dining al fresco.

1031 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115  ·  415-449-0100

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Sources & Editorial Notes

Stories in My Town News are compiled from public sources, and with assistance from AI. Please verify important details at the cited source. All named individuals appear only in their publicly documented roles. Directory listings reflect publicly available contact information and are updated periodically.
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Day Around the Bay: New Sculpture Arrives In Alamo Square

 ·  https://sfist.com/2026/10/19/new-sculpture-arrives-in-alamo-square/

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Big Art Loop – Axis Mundi by HYBYCOZO at Alamo Square

 ·  https://www.bigartloop.org/

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Big Art Loop Events – Axis Mundi Community Picnic & October Walking Challenge

 ·  https://www.bigartloop.org/events

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SF Arts Commission Visual Arts Committee – June 1, 2026 Agenda (Axis Mundi approval)

 ·  https://media.api.sf.gov/documents/June_1_2026_Full_Arts_Commission_Agenda.pdf

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Big Art Loop Installs Three New Large-Scale Sculptures Across SF

 ·  https://sfrecpark.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2899

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Long-Vacant Divisadero Car Wash Site Is Finally Headed for Redevelopment

 ·  https://sfist.com/2026/08/13/long-vacant-divisadero-car-wash-site-is-finally-headed-for-redevelopment-2/

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Bilal Mahmood Fixed It: New Homes to Rise at Old Car Wash

 ·  https://growsf.org/news/2026-08-13-bilal-mahmood-fixed-divisadero-car-wash/

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Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association – HVNA Homepage (Oct. 22 meeting announcement)

 ·  https://hayesvalleysf.org/

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Hayes Valley Farmers Market & Shared Spaces: Fridays & Saturdays, October 2026

 ·  https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/hayes-valley-farmers-market-shared-spaces-fridays-saturdays-october-2026

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Hayes Valley Safe – Whose 'Long-Term Vision' for Hayes Street?

 ·  https://www.hvsafe.com/

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Hayes Promenade – UC Berkeley Study and Current Schedule

 ·  https://hayespromenade.org/

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Alamo Scare! – ASNA Event Page

 ·  https://alamosquare.org/2026/09/alamo-scare/

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ASNA – Welcome Page (tree-planting note, Sept. 30, 2026)

 ·  https://alamosquare.org/

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PROXY SF – Upcoming Events (Fall Film Fest & Halloween on Hayes)

 ·  https://proxysf.net/events

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Hop On Muni and Get to Free Halloween Fun Across the City (NOPNA Halloween Block Party)

 ·  https://www.sfmta.com/blog/hop-muni-and-get-free-halloween-fun-across-city

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NOPNA – Community Events Calendar

 ·  https://www.nopna.org/