Welcome to Tenderloin Arts LIVE, a collection of monthly Tenderloin arts events sourced from organizations, individuals, and venues from the neighborhood. Here are some of the many arts & culture happenings in the Tenderloin this month.
Want to submit your events for next month’s listing? Email info [at] tlcbd [dot] org to receive the call for event submissions.
Shows at EXIT THEATRE
Location: EXIT Theatre, 156 Eddy Street
Ongoing Shows:
Saturday Write Fever, Free
Check the website for the full schedule and additional details! And stay tuned for upcoming details on Exit Theatre’s Fringe Festival.
Concerts at CENTER FOR NEW MUSIC
Multiple Dates
Location: 55 Taylor Street
C4NM presents concerts of all types of new creative music. From contemporary classical to avant-garde, to new jazz, and more. Here are the shows happening this month:
Thu, Aug 1 | 7:30 PM | Thollem McDonas + Rova Saxophone Quartet
Wed, Aug 7 | 7:30 PM | Cornelius Boots’ 45th Birthday Bash: Solo Shakuhachi Plus Guests
Thu, Aug 8 | 7:30 PM | Ted Moore & Tom Weeks
Sat, Aug 10 | 8 PM | Mukta Raste: Horizons of Tabla w/ harpist Jennifer Ellis
Sun, Aug 11 | 6 PM | Roberto Granados: Bay Area Composers Group Concert
Thu, Aug 15 | 6 PM | Closing Reception: Johannes Bergmark
Fri, Aug 16 | 7:30 PM | Latitudes: Lubelski & Bassett | Krausbauer & Suzuki
Sat, Aug 17 | 8 PM | Charles Xavier: XBOOM
Sun, Aug 18 | 2 PM | Jeffrey Mosier & Friends
Mon, Aug 19 | 7 PM | Awareness Through Movement® Workshop: Improve Your Life
Wed, Aug 28 | 7:30 PM | Futures& Faults: New Compositions by Matthew Creer & Adam Fong
Thu, Aug 29 | 8 PM | Compton’s Cafeteria Series: Trans Audibility
Price: Free to $15
PIANOFIGHT, Multiple Live Performances Nightly
Location: PianoFight, 144 Taylor Street
There of 20-25 shows per week. Check out the complete show calendar online.
Art Program at TILDEN HOTEL
Location: Tilden Hotel, 345 Taylor St
Opening Reception: August 6, 5-8pm
Tilden Hotel welcomes local artist Leonardo Niño in its upcoming two-month artist showcase on the ground floor of the hotel. Free to enjoy by the public and hotel guests, the Tilden Hotel rotating art series shines a light on San Francisco’s spirited creativity and engaging community while directly supporting local artists. Niño’s work, which is inspired by his own dreams and visions, will be on display through September.
Tilden Hotel will host a casual welcome reception on Tuesday, August 6 from 5-8 p.m. in the lobby to honor Niño in what is known as Tilden Tuesday. The night features complimentary elevated bar bites and beverages crafted by The Douglas Room, the hotel’s signature restaurant and bar. The event will extend to the hotel’s open and airy backyard space. More info
Events through the TENDERLOIN MUSEUM
Beautiful By Night: Photographs from Aunt Charlie’s Lounge | Opening August 1, 6-9pm | Free to attend | More info
Drugs in the Tenderloin with a Q&A with director Robert Zagone following the screening. | Roxie Theatre | August 7, 7pm | $13 | More info
The Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton’s Cafeteria with co-director Susan Stryker | August 8th; reception at 6:30pm, screening at 7pm | $10 suggested donation | More info
Thanks to Hank | Join the Tenderloin Museum for a screening of a new documentary film on one of the city’s most preeminent LGBTQ activist Hank Wilsom | Doors at 6:30, Screening at 7pm, with Q&A with Bob immediately following the film | $10 suggested donation | More info
SF First Thursday Art Walk: Tenderloin and Lower Polk
Date: Every First Thursday
Multiple Locations
Mark your calendars! The next SF First Thursday Art Walk is set for Thursday, August 1st. Come check out the multifaceted display of color and imagination. Make sure to visit their website for a list of participating galleries and to download the map. Over 20 galleries and art spaces bringing together the arts and culture of the surrounding Lower Polk and Tenderloin communities.
Artwork by Gala Sadurni
ArtSpan Artist Reception for Gala Sadurni & Molly Champlin
Date: August 15, 6-7:30pm
Location: CounterPulse, 80 Turk Street
Join CounterPulse & ArtSpan to celebrate the works of CounterPulse’s summer gallery artists, Molly Champlin and Gala Sadurni. | More info
Cat People: San Francisco
Date: August 15, 6-7:30pm
Location: Hotel Fusion, 140 Ellis Street
San Francisco, rejoice: If you love comedy, cats, or free appetizers, Cat People is the show for you! | August 9, 7pm | $15-$20 | More info
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