2 Blocks of Art 2025: Site + Sound

Mid Market Community Benefit District

The highly anticipated annual event electrifies two blocks of Market Street with over 20 art exhibitions from 5th to 7th.

Market Street, San Francisco, CA, USA

::No ticket neeed to attend::2 Blocks of Art: Site + SoundSan Francisco's Market Street, 5th-7th; Saturday, October 11th, 11am-6pm. Free.2 Blocks of Art returns for its 12th year with Site + Sound. The highly anticipated annual event electrifies two blocks of Market Street with over 20 art exhibitions from 5th to 7th.This year’s theme — Site + Sound — showcases the deep connection between music and art in reimagined spaces, weaving together Mid Market’s rich history of movie houses, radio, live music venues, and culture with the energy of today’s creative arts community. From the echoes of historic broadcasts to the vibrant sounds of live bands, this event has something for everyone.Admission is free. Registration is not required, but the first 150 people to RSVP via Eventbrite receive a free drink ticket.Popup galleries – 10 one-day-only special exhibition spaces featuring esteemed contemporary Bay Area galleries including COL Gallery, Sketch the Block Illustrator Group, Shapeshifters Cinema, and visual artists Carrie Ann Plank, Jonah Burlingame, Mike Farruggia, Maya Fuji, Ben Kellgren, and resident Root Division artists.California Historical Radio Society – Step back in time as you peruse gorgeous vintage radios and broadcasting equipment while learning more about the importance of this first wireless medium to the San Francisco Bay Area. From FM radio, to Hi-fi, amateur radio, commercial and military broadcasting, phonographs, television, and other devices used for sound reproduction or transmission. Select items will be available for purchase.Permanent Galleries – Auudi Dorsey at Jonathan Carver Moore Gallery and ANA iS at IAMA; and Holy Stitch.Blick staff show – Employees will exhibit in the store; just outside the store, event attendees can take part in art making on the sidewalk with Trash Mash Up.Historic Building Walks – Discover Market Street’s cinematic past during the historic building walking tours led by famed architecture &amp; design firm Page &amp; Turnbull. The tour will include notable historic structures and information on their original and current use in what was once the central cinematic corridor of San Francisco. Tour times at noon and 2pm, meet at 901 Market St.Live Music – Outdoor performances along the walk from: Brass Mafia, Urban Keys - Market Street Rhythms Live Piano Performances with Chelsea Wong &amp; Co., The Rusconators, Tori Rose &amp; The Hot Mess, Baycoin Beats, Nathan X Moody, Skinny Katz, Amagalma and more.Food and Drink – Timbri and Proper Hotels serve as bookends for the event also providing music by The Fresh Crew and others; Proper’s patio will be filled with artisan vendors; free drink tickets can be redeemed at both locations.Behind the Scenes Look – Warfield Commons is San Francisco's new home for artists, journalists, neighbors and changemakers in the heart of Mid-Market, and they're opening their doors to the neighborhood for a sneak peek of what's to come. If you're working in the arts, culture, independent media, or a community nonprofit that's in search of a new home, come take a tour and learn more about this vibrant, multi-story hub from CAST and KALW Public Media—a space for cross-pollination and creative connections. Tour times with CAST at 1:30, 2:30 &amp; 3:30pm; meet in front of the building.Join us as we celebrate the sounds, stories, and artistic energy that make downtown San Francisco a cultural destination.Transit: <a href="https://www.bart.gov/stations/civc" title="https://www.bart.gov/stations/civc" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BART and Muni Civic Center Station</a>Parking: <a href="https://en.parkopedia.com/parking/underground/6x6_garage/94103/san_francisco/?arriving=202310251130&amp;leaving=202310251330" title="https://en.parkopedia.com/parking/underground/6x6_garage/94103/san_francisco/?arriving=202310251130&amp;leaving=202310251330" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">IKEA Garage</a> and <a href="https://en.parkopedia.com/parking/underground/trinity_place_garage/94103/san_francisco/?arriving=202310241430&amp;leaving=202310241630" title="https://en.parkopedia.com/parking/underground/trinity_place_garage/94103/san_francisco/?arriving=202310241430&amp;leaving=202310241630" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Trinity Plaza Garage</a>Biking: Free indoor bike parking at <a href="https://www.warmplanetbikes.com/" title="https://www.warmplanetbikes.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Warm Planet Bikes</a>More Than 2 Blocks of Art is made possible by incredible community partners and generous supporters.Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/2blocksofart_sf/" title="https://www.instagram.com/2blocksofart_sf/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/2blocks.of.art/" title="https://www.facebook.com/2blocks.of.art/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>. More info and map for download on <a href="https://2blocksofart.org" title="https://2blocksofart.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">2blocksofart.org</a>.

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