Neighborhood
Civic Center & Tenderloin
The Main Library, the Asian Art Museum and Civic Center Plaza.
About Civic Center & Tenderloin
The Main Library and the Asian Art Museum face Civic Center Plaza, across from City Hall, and host some of the city's best free events for families.
Our neighborhood lines follow DataSF's Analysis Neighborhoods, where this area is part of the Tenderloin.
Upcoming in Civic Center & Tenderloin
Sep26
Arts & Culture¡VIVA! Kickoff Party at the Main Library
Civic Center & TenderloinFree
Sep29
MusicCivic Center Soundtrack: Free Lunchtime Concerts (Tue & Thu, Through October)
Civic Center & TenderloinFree
Dec31
Arts & CultureJapanese New Year Bell-Ringing Ceremony
Civic Center & TenderloinMuseum admission
Guides
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