Dear Neighbor,
 

Spring is in the air and its arrival is joined by a palpable excitement for what’s to come to the Tenderloin! In just 3 days, the streets of the Tenderloin will be transformed into a culturally rich Eid al-Fitr celebration for the Eid Street Fair from 12-5pm, featuring activities for children, a bazaar with local food and artisanal vendors, and a special live performance by  MC Abdul. 

My neighbors can’t wait to host you for the Tenderloin Eid Street Fair! Meet Yaseen and Zein, who are already planning ahead on all the goodies they’ll enjoy this Saturday – take a look:
 

 

Whether you’re looking forward to the cotton candy and popcorn like Yaseen and Zein or excited to shop local artisanal products, there will be something for everyone this weekend, including:

And delicious food from:

Join us this weekend for fun, sun, and community building — I can’t wait to see you there!
 

Looking for something to do after the Tenderloin Street Festival? I've got you  — our district is blooming with activity, check out these great events below 👇
 

 Lower Haight Spring Art Walk 🌼🎨

Join me in celebrating the creativity and culture of the Lower Haight at the Spring Art Walk on Saturday, April 5, from 5–8 PM! Stroll down Haight Street and enjoy live music, local art, and great food and drinks from our neighborhood’s fantastic bars, merchants, and restaurants. This free community event is a great way to support small businesses and experience the vibrant arts scene in our district. 

Hope to see you there!

 

Night of Ideas 💡 2025 @ SF Public Library & Asian Art Museum

Night of Ideas is back! The theme “(Un)Common Ground” invites us to consider the values and resources that bind us together. In an increasingly digital world, how can we foster authentic interpersonal connection? Given a polarized political landscape, where are our opportunities for dialogue? As extreme weather threatens our planet, how can we preserve the land beneath our feet?   

This year’s theme explores the vital role of civil society in mediating our differences and charting a shared destiny. 

Join Villa Albertine San Francisco, KQED, the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco Public Library, along with artistic curating partner Circuit Network, for an inspiring marathon of talks, live performances, workshops, food, art, and collective imagination!

You won't want to miss out, get tickets here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/kqed/events/night-of-ideas-2025-un-common-ground-132588

 

SFFD Neighborhood Emergency Response Team

Safety is fun, too! If you're a Hayes Valley resident, the San Francisco Fire Department is organizing a NERT training on Monday, April 7 at 5:30 pm at Openhouse at 77 Laguna. Public Safety can only improve when we have NERT team members in place during a natural disaster. If you want to help lead efforts of the local NERT Team, be sure to sign up.  

 

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P.S. If you've read this far, I'm going to let you in on a fun extra activity happening at the Tenderloin Eid Street Fair... there will be a dunk tank...and it may include some of your favorite politicians. 😉