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“Bloom to Harvest” in Union Square Highlights the District’s New “Bites and Bar” Boom
Union Square Alliance • October 2, 2023
Welcome Autumn: the real San Francisco summer. This is the month when the weather heats up and arts, culture and culinary experiences take center stage, literally. On Saturday, October 14 (1pm – 4pm), Union Square (www.visitunionsquaresf.com) celebrates fall with “Bloom to Harvest”, an afternoon of free music by the legendary Bill Ortiz, in-the-square dancing, food trucks, bar hopping, wine-sipping and even a pumpkin giveaway. Additional music will be provided by the band Rennea y Sus Amigos.
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July 8 Kicks Off “Union Square in Bloom Summer Music Series”
Union Square Alliance • June 14, 2023
In one month on Saturday, July 8, the heart of downtown San Francisco will reverberate with joyous sounds as The Union Square In Bloom Summer Music Series kicks off. The free performances, taking place every Saturday, July through mid-October, will run from 1pm - 4pm and beginning in August, every 3rd Thursday from 4:30 - 7:30pm. The new initiative is a collaboration between the Union Square Alliance, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, and the Office of Economic Workforce Development (OEWD) funded by their SF Live grant.
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World Renowned Fashion Designer Vasily Vein Unveils One-of-a-Kind “Union Square in Bloom” Gown at Nieman Marcus
Union Square Alliance • April 24, 2023
What’s more fashionable than a spring day? The answer: an
original couture creation a la a spring day by local internationally acclaimed designer Vasily
Vein to honor this year’s 2nd Annual “Union Square in Bloom” initiative. Created by and
spearheaded by the Union Square Alliance (www.visitunionsquaresf.com), “Union Square in
Bloom” celebrates the area’s long history of floral creativity and display, including its rich
fashion forward traditions. The dress will be unveiled in a special fashion show event on
Thursday, May 11 (5pm – 7pm) at the Nieman Marcus Rotunda on Union Square and
modeled by Sonya Moldetskaya.
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“Union Square in Bloom” Enlivens The Heart of San Francisco This Spring & Summer
Union Square Alliance • April 19, 2023
Like fresh spring bulbs bursting forth following a long, damp winter, Union Square in Bloom returns for its second year with spectacular oversized floral displays cascading from area hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops, along with special offerings highlighting Union Square’s rich floral history and blooming rebirth. This May, leading up to a grand Mother’s Day Celebration, you can take a curated passport through all the blooms & attractions. Union Square will be in “full bloom” with numerous vibrant floral displays, welcoming residents, workers, and visitors to the heart of San Francisco.