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Tenderloin

Tenderloin Museum Shuts Through Summer, Launches $150K Fundraiser After Flood Damage

Water damage originating from the neighboring Cadillac Hotel has forced the Tenderloin Museum to close for the rest of the summer — and repair costs are far higher than first expected.

The Tenderloin Museum, located at 398 Eddy St., will remain closed for the remainder of the summer after severe water damage originating from the Cadillac Hotel flooded its main lobby and exhibition space beginning June 27, according to reporting by KRON4 and Mission Local. What began as a brief closure has expanded into an extensive repair project requiring restoration of ceiling tiles, walls, electrical systems, plumbing, and fire safety infrastructure.

Music

Herbie Hancock Brings All-Star Quintet to Davies Symphony Hall for Rare One-Night Stand

Jazz legend Herbie Hancock, 86, plays Davies Symphony Hall on Monday, August 17, with a formidable touring band that includes trumpeter and SFJazz artistic director Terence Blanchard.

Herbie Hancock, the 14-time Grammy winner and Oscar-winning composer whose career has spanned more than six decades, returned to Davies Symphony Hall on Monday, August 17 for a one-night performance presented by Another Planet Entertainment. The show, which began at 7:30 p.m., brought together an all-star quintet for a rare Bay Area appearance.

Tenderloin

Busk It! Expands Into Tenderloin, Bringing Free Live Music to Larkin Street Storefronts

The popular Mid-Market street music series has launched a new Larkin Street edition, part of the broader Larkin Street Revival Project backed by a $5 million gift from philanthropist Chris Larsen.

The Busk It! live music series — which has paid more than $300,000 to 200 musicians and logged over 1,000 hours of free performances on Mid-Market since its 2024 launch — has officially expanded into the Tenderloin, with a new Larkin Street series that kicked off August 3. The expansion is a partnership between the Mid-Market Business Association & Foundation and the Tenderloin Community Benefit District, and is part of the larger Larkin Street Revival Project.

Upcoming Events

Ongoing

Hayes Valley Farmers' Market

📍 485 Hayes St (Hayes Promenade), Hayes Valley · 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Ongoing

Busk It! on Larkin — Free Live Music Series

📍 Larkin Street (between Golden Gate and Geary), Tenderloin · Various times

Ongoing

Compton's Cafeteria Riot — Immersive Theatre

📍 835 Larkin St, Tenderloin · 7:00 PM

Monday, August 17

Herbie Hancock at Davies Symphony Hall

📍 Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave, Civic Center · 7:30 PM

Wednesday, August 26

CCCBD Board of Directors Meeting (Open to Public)

📍 1355 Market St, Suite 250, Mid-Market · 12:00 PM

More from the Neighborhood

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Merola Grand Finale Showcases Next Generation of Opera Talent at War Memorial Opera House

San Francisco's Merola Opera Program concluded its 2026 Summer Festival on August 15 with the annual Grand Finale at the War Memorial Opera House, featuring 28 emerging artists selected from more than…