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MINTED SF
San Francisco’s historic Mint Plaza comes alive this summer with MINTED SF — a new, free, all-ages, open-air event series that transforms downtown into a cultural commons filled with music, movement, and community joy. Every Friday from July 4 through September 19, 2025, MINTED SF invites locals and visitors alike to dance, dine, and celebrate the Bay Area’s rich creative spirit.
At its core, MINTED SF is a love letter to San Francisco—spotlighting the Bay’s most dynamic DJ collectives, cultural curators, and culinary voices. Guests will experience weekly lineups curated across genres like house, soul, reggaeton, hip-hop, disco, and global bass, reflecting the inclusive and intersectional spirit of the Bay.
The series is more than entertainment—it’s a citywide collaboration between community organizers, nonprofit leaders, small businesses, and the City of San Francisco. Designed to reinvigorate downtown foot traffic, support local restaurants, and activate public space with intention, MINTED SF blends grassroots curation with public investment to model what equitable cultural infrastructure can look like.
RSVPs are encouraged at http://bit.ly/3HHzREO for entry perks, including a community punch card offering rewards for checking in and dining locally each week.
WHO:
Curated by Make It Mariko, each week features rotating sets from some of the Bay Area’s most beloved DJ crews, including:
Soulovely – the city’s premiere queer and trans-BIPOC dance party
Sweater Funk – vinyl-only deep cuts, rare grooves, and soul
Motown on Mondays – a nightlife staple celebrating Motown and funk
Sazon Libre – tropical bass and global rhythms for the people
J Boogie’s Dubtronic Science – live global fusion and dub-infused beats
With additional surprise acts, special guest performers, and cultural pop-ups planned throughout the summer.
PRESENTED BY:
Make It Mariko – founded by cultural strategist Gina Mariko Rosales
San Francisco Office of Economic & Workforce Development (OEWD)
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
Friends of Mint Plaza – Wilbur Yu & Tom Perrault
Kultivate Labs – led by Desi Danganan (Executive Director), known for pioneering community development work in SOMA Pilipinas
Non Plus Ultra – event venue and beverage partner, led by Andrea Kirk
MINTED SF is a joyful example of how public funding can meet grassroots creativity to bring tangible vibrancy to urban spaces. As San Francisco works to reimagine its downtown future, this event series models what’s possible when culture, community, and public policy align.
Beyond the beats and bites, MINTED SF celebrates Mint Plaza’s Filipino cultural roots as part of the SOMA Pilipinas Cultural Heritage District—uplifting homegrown talent while giving restaurants, small businesses, and residents a reason to reconnect every week.
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3112101-0
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3112101-2
