May 22- June 7
Jewels in the Square Presents
San Francisco International Arts Festival
Performances at Noon *
*5PM start on June 6
*No performances on June 3
Sunday, June 1, 2008
5pm- 7pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Picklewater Free Circus Fest
Featuring the Clown Conservatory
Come out and enjoy Picklewater Free Circus Fest Every first Sunday
of the month June- October!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
12 noon
46th Annual Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
6pm - 8pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
CrossCut Band
Crosscut, based in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, plays a
unique mix of vintage blues and rock, along with original music, to
create a sound that is all its own. Their musical influences include
early Delta Blues, Memphis and Chicago Electric Blues, Soul from
STAX and Motown, 50's Rock & Roll, 60's and 70's Rock, and Jazz.
June 8-11, 2008
Private Reception
Main plaza will be closed to public for private event.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
12 noon
Harmony Torch
Saturday, June 14, 2008
9am-4pm
Blackberry Urban Challenge
Sunday, June 15, 2008
2pm- 4pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Bayonics
Bayonics is a nine piece live hip hop, funk, salsa group from the SF
Bay Area. Their unique edgy sound comes from the combination of
funky beats with intricate horn lines, stylish guitar riffs, thumping bass
lines, and melodic rap vocals.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
8:30am-4:30pm
Artist Guild of San Francisco
Discover compelling original art brought to you by internationally
collected local artists. Experience the diversity found in the Artists
Guild of San Francisco, celebrating its fourth decade in the City.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Curt Yagi
Curt grew up surrounded by music his entire life and has performed at
various clubs in San Francisco including the Bill Graham Civic
Auditorium, the Herbst Theater and the Red Devil Lounge. A multi-
instrumentalist (guitar, bass, piano) in various bands, Curt decided to
take a lead role in music and currently performs with his band
throughout the Bay Area. The genre of his music is difficult to pinpoint,
but many say his style is something they could envision waking up to
on a sunny, Sunday morning. With well thought out lyrics and an open
vibe, Curt will take you on a journey through his life experiences and
leave you wanting more. To learn more, be sure to visit www.
curtyagi.com.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
6pm - 8pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Temple of Poi
Thursday, June 19, 2008
8:30am - 5pm
San Francisco Society of Fine Arts
Come visit Union Square Plaza to view works produced by
independent artists and have an opportunity to interact with them to
learn more about their craft and individual style.
June 21 & 22, 2008
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Ixalt Presents
Enchanted Afternoons: CHANCE OF A LIFETIME
This two-day afternoon celebration will feature original and ethnically
diverse musical and dance artists. Presentations will offer a range of
unique, original, and eclectic movement and music combinations that
share power, joy, and peace. “Enchanted Afternoons” now in its third
year, will bring excitement, entertainment, and inspiration to Union
Square .
Enchanted Afternoons, part of Enchanted Evenings, is an annual
outdoor event that celebrates the artistic talent of Bay Area Christian
Performing Artists featuring Dance, Music, Song, and Spoken Word.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
12pm - 2pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Salsa in the Square- featuring Los Boleros
Los Boleros is bringing its traditional Salsa sound to Union Square for a
summer dance series. Los Boleros will play an array of styles
including Traditional Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Son and Cha Cha. The
live music will be accompanied by a dance class that will teach you
the basic steps.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
8:30am - 4:30pm
Red Umbrellas
Enjoy a stroll through Union Square Park and view artwork by
independent artists under red umbrellas. The Red Umbrellas is a
non-profit group dedicated to beautifying public spaces with works
of art from both emerging and established artists.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Moonalice
According to the legend, Moonalice is bringing its heady brew of roots,
rock, rhythm and blues to Union Square for an afternoon of spirited
music, peppered with ample doses of improvisation and surprise.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Miko Marks
MIko Marks Raised in Flint , Michigan , the nations’ industrial heartland,
Miko first discovered her vocal prowess at a tender age. Her writing
talents have continued to sharpen with experience and maturity. Her
lyrics are optimistic, personal and delivered by crisp, powerful vocals.
Miko Marks is virtually incomparable as a performer, with a voice that
shines crystalline without studio gadgetry. Her influences cross the
barriers of generation, genre and race, while her live performances
satisfy the toughest critics.
Miko’s debut album, Freeway Bound, was named "Country Album of
the Year" at the Independent Music Awards, she was awarded "Best
New Country Artist for 2006" by New Music Weekly Magazine, and
she was named "Female Vocalist of the Year" by Indie World in
Nashville .
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
6pm - 8pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Lindy in the Square
The Swing Dancers will turn back the clock and infect the Square with
dance fever the fourth Wednesday of every month from May through
September.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
8:30am - 5pm
Red Umbrellas
Enjoy a stroll through Union Square Park and view artwork by
independent artists under red umbrellas. The Red Umbrellas is a
non-profit group dedicated to beautifying public spaces with works
of art from both emerging and established artists.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Movie Starts at Dusk
Jewels in the Square & San Francisco
Neighborhood Theater Foundation Present
Film Night in the Park: All About Eve
Enjoy one of the best cinematic masterpieces of all time under the
stars at Union Square Park. Union Square will play host to Film Night
in the Park three nights during the summer.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
2pm - 4pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Bay Area Argentine Tango Association
Celebrate life ... dance tango! There will be free introductory lessons
in milonga, tango & vals (tango waltz) starting at 6pm. With dancing
and performances every last Sunday of the month, June through
September.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
8:30am - 4:30pm
San Francisco Society of Fine Arts
Come visit Union Square Plaza to view works produced by
independent artists and have an opportunity to interact with them to
learn more about their craft and individual style.
