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Entertainment Zones are areas where people can enjoy to-go drinks outside.

New Entertainment Zones Will Advance City’s Economic Recovery by Reimagining Public Spaces, Attracting Residents and Visitors to Small Businesses, and Bringing Vibrancy to Neighborhoods; Castro Upper Market Entertainment Zone Marks San Francisco’s Newest and Largest Entertainment Zone, Supporting Retailers and Restaurants in Castro District; Builds on Mayor Lurie’s Work to Cut Red Tape, Helps Businesses Open and Grow

SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor Daniel Lurie today celebrated San Francisco’s economic recovery, signing legislation ...

Mayor Lurie Signs Legislation Creating Five New Entertainment Zones Across San Francisco, Launches Castro Entertainment Zone

Recent Entertainment Zone Events Have Supported Local Retailers and Restaurants in Cole Valley and on Front Street; Five New Zones Build on Mayor Lurie’s Work to Cut Red Tape and Help Businesses Open While Keeping Streets Safe

SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor Daniel Lurie today announced new legislation to continue driving San Francisco’s ...

Mayor Lurie, Supervisors Announce Legislation to Support Neighborhoods, Small Businesses with Five New Entertainment Zones

Established by Mayor Lurie and President Mandelman’s Legislation, Entertainment Zone Helps Boost Local Retailers, Restaurants, and Bars on Cole Valley’s Commercial Corridor; Follows Mayor Lurie’s Announcement of Legislation to Renew First Year Free Program, Helping Small Businesses Open and Grow

SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor Daniel Lurie and Board of Supervisors President Rafael Mandelman today celebrated the ...

Mayor Lurie, President Mandelman Celebrate Successful Launch of New Cole Valley Entertainment Zone

Co-sponsored by Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, the proposed legislation will enable local restaurants and bars located in Cole Valley’s commercial corridor to sell alcoholic beverages during outdoor events and activations

San Francisco, CA – Mayor London N. Breed and Supervisor Rafael Mandelman with the Office of Economic and ...

Mayor Breed Announces Legislation to Expand Entertainment Zone to San Francisco's Cole Valley Neighborhood

The new entertainment zone is the second to launch in the state under Mayor London Breed and Senator Scott Wiener’s legislation 
 
Thrive City’s first entertainment zone to take place during a Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 30

San Francisco, CA – Mayor London N. Breed, the Golden State Warriors and the Office of Economic Workforce ...

Mayor Breed Announces New Thrive City Entertainment Zone

Under Senator Wiener and Mayor Breed’s legislation, the State’s first entertainment zone on Front Street will host “Nightmare on Front Street”, building on the success of Oktoberfest to boost economic activity Downtown

San Francisco, CA - Today, Mayor London N. Breed joined the Office of Economic and Workforce Development ...

San Francisco First Entertainment Zone Announces Halloween Event

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San Francisco’s Entertainment Zones are areas where bars, restaurants, wineries, and breweries can sell alcoholic drinks to-go during certain hours. People can enjoy their drinks outdoors in plazas, sidewalks, or streets while experiencing creative programming like live music. These zones can support local businesses, spur economic development, and create a festive neighborhood atmosphere.

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