Park Programs

Sketching Lessons

4:00 – 6:00pm | Mondays

Join City Studio’s roster of artist/educators once again on Monday afternoons starting February 2 for sketch classes in Union Square. Artists will use a wide range of materials and cycle through figure drawing, architectural drawings, botanical illustrations and more!  This time around we will have two different projects going each week! Artist/educators are graduates or students from California College of the Arts and the University of San Francisco.

Tuesday Blues

4:00 – 6:00pm | Tuesdays

Turn your Tuesday into a celebration of music and joy as the vibrant sounds of blues and jazz music fill the Square! Curated by Jazz in the Neighborhood and Biscuits and Blues on a rotating basis.

Cardio Dance

5:30 – 6:30pm | Wednesdays

Get ready to move, groove, and feel amazing at this free outdoor fitness class led by Rae Studios! Break a sweat and meet a new community at this rotating class. All participants should RSVP at www.raestudios-sf.com/union-square or be prepared to sign a waiver onsite each week.

Lunchbreak Music

11:30am – 1:30pm | Thursdays 

Bring your lunch for an alfresco escape and tap your toes to local indie and singer-songwriters. Curated by Trixie Rasputin Presents.

Chess Lessons and Social
11:30am – 1:30pm | Fridays

Come learn to play chess, hone your strategy, or meet new opponents during weekly programs led by the Mechanics’ Institute. Located at the Reading and Chess Pavilion in the southeast corner of the park.

Juggling Lessons
11:30am – 1:30pm | Saturdays

Test your dexterity and meet the talented jugglers of Circus Bella! Join in for a quick lesson, stay the whole time, or just enjoy watching others put their skills to the test. All skill levels are welcome and beginner equipment (scarves and balls) will be provided.

Second Saturdays ‘Round the World
11:00am – 2:00pm | February 14, March 14

Experience the many cultural traditions represented in San Francisco through a day of themed music, dance performance, and crafts. Check back for more info on upcoming months’ themes.

Mahjong & Mixer

3:00 – 6:00pm | Sundays

Unwind with a sophisticated afternoon of strategy and community at these free mahjong lessons and social hour sessions led by local enthusiast Andrew Keeler. Come for the tiles, and stay for the smiles!

• Lessons: New to the game? Our friendly instructors will guide you through the basics and have you winning your first hand in no time.
• Social Hour: Meet fellow locals and visitors for a relaxed, open-play session. It’s the perfect way to bridge cultures and generations over a friendly match.