Special events
Special Open Mic Night
To kick off I Love Tenderloin Week, join us for an evening at City Hope to hear Founder and CEO, Paul Trudeau, share our inspiring story. Then take on the mic or cheer others on in a very special Open Mic Night! Experience the warmth, creativity, and connection that define Radical Hospitality in the Tenderloin.
Special thanks to San Francisco Public Library and Outta Sight Pizza.
When: Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 | 6-7:30 PM
Where: City Hope Community Center | 45 Olive St
Come as you are, this event is ✨ free ✨ (no need to RSVP)
ILTW: Grand Finale
Join us for the I Love Tenderloin Week Grand Finale, a free community event honoring the neighborhood’s vibrant culture, history, and resilience. ILTW is a city-supported initiative coordinated by local organizations to bring neighbors, artists, and visitors together.
Originally a luxurious beauty parlor called “Blanco’s,” the venue once catered to San Francisco’s elite, back when the Tenderloin was the place to party. Today, it’s your favorite historic music hall. On June 21st we’re celebrating its roots in a big way.
We’ve curated a special lineup that celebrates the magic of the Tenderloin and beyond:
🎻 SF Symphony
🎸 Blue Bear School of Music’s Rock n Roll Chorus
🎭 SF Recovery Theater
🎧 Discomovil Salazar
🎶 DJmaDRE
🗣️ Opening remarks by Supervisor Bilal Mahmood
🎤 Hosted by: Broke-Ass Stuart
When: Saturday, June 21, 2025 | Doors Open: 5 PM | Show Starts at 6 PM
Where: The Great American Music Hall | 859 O'Farrell St
✨ Free with RSVP✨ — Suggested donation tickets available to help support artist fees and production costs.