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Request for proposals from OEWD!

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #100 | SF.gov The Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) is issuing the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 100 to create a Prequalified Pool of vendors that are eligible for potential negotiations to provide services to the City of San Francisco (City) on an as-needed basis in four distinct areas under...

Congratulations to our newest permit holders that received approval at the San Francisco Entertainment Commission meeting this week!

Everett & Jones BBQ 300 Jefferson, Limited Live Performance that includes outdoor amplified sound

Big Apple Pizza n Grill, 127 Eddy St, Extended Hours Premises

Cha Cha Cha 1801 Haight St, Limited Live Performance that includes outdoor amplified sound

Azucar Lounge 299 9th St, Place of Entertainment that includes outdoor amplified sound

We encourage you to support these businesses and your local entertainment venues and events. To learn more about getting an entertainment permit, visit www.SF.gov/EntertainmentCommission

On behalf of the staff and commissioners at the San Francisco Entertainment Commission, we would like to send a big HEARTFELT thank you to all of the attendees, speakers, and City departments that participated in the SF Nightlife & Entertainment Summit on Wednesday. We remain grateful for such an inspiring, engaged, and hard-working nightlife and entertainment community.

See you next year!

NEW! The San Francisco Entertainment Commission just launched the Health & Safety Toolkit for Nightlife Businesses.

The toolkit offers guidance and resources to help your business’s workers and patrons stay safe and healthy while your business is in operation.

Some examples of areas covered in the toolkit include: security plan staff training, preventing a fentanyl overdose, crowd management, emergency preparedness, preventing sexual harassment and assault -- and more topics that affect nightlife spaces.

View the toolkit at SF.gov/ECToolkit or scan the QR code.

Today is the day!

Join the San Francisco Entertainment Commission for the SF Nightlife & Entertainment Summit

📅Wednesday, May 6, 2026

🕰️11:00am - 4:00pm
Resource fair from 11:00am-1:00pm
Presentations from 1:00pm-4:00pm

📍49 South Van Ness Ave, Ground Floor Conference Center Rooms & Lobby

🎟️Free and open to the public. In-person capacity is limited; space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. An RSVP is not required to attend.

💻Livestream the Summit at sfgovtv.org/ENTSummit2026 from 1:00pm-4:00pm. The Summit video will be archived at that link.

** View the agenda at https://www.sf.gov/event-20260506-2026-sf-nightlife-and-entertainment-summit **

About the Summit:

Now in its 16th year, the SF Nightlife & Entertainment Summit brings together industry leaders and City partners to discuss key issues facing the nightlife and entertainment community and explore ways we can continue strengthening SF’s vibrant entertainment ecosystem.

The Summit will be followed by a networking happy hour at Gambit, 581 Hayes St., from 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Age 21+ only.

The Summit is less than 2 weeks away! View the agenda and speakers below, or visit https://www.sf.gov/event-20260506-2026-sf-nightlife-and-entertainment-summit

**UPDATE: RSVPs are now closed. Event is free and open to the public. An RSVP is not required to attend.**

In-person capacity is limited; space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Now in its 16th year, the SF Nightlife & Entertainment Summit brings together industry leaders and City partners to discuss key issues facing the nightlife and entertainment community and explore ways we can continue strengthening San Francisco’s vibrant entertainment ecosystem.

The SF Nightlife & Entertainment Summit
📅Wednesday, May 6, 2026
🕰️11:00am-4:00pm
Resource fair with City departments: 11:00am-1:00pm
Presentations: 1:00pm-4:00pm
📍49 S. Van Ness Ave., Ground Floor, Conference Center & Lobby

After the Summit, join us for a Networking Happy Hour at Gambit, 581 Hayes St., from 4:30pm - 6:30pm (age 21+ only, cash bar).

Livestream the Summit at sfgovtv.org/ENTSummit2026 from 1:00pm-4:00pm.

SUMMIT SCHEDULE (subject to change)

11:00am-1:00pm: Check-In and Resource Fair

Resource tables from City departments:
Community Challenge Grants
Film SF
JobsNOW! - SF Human Services Agency
Mayor’s Office for Victims’ Rights
OEWD - Workforce Development Division
Office of the Assessor-Recorder
SF Arts Commission
SF Entertainment Commission
SF Fire Department, Operational Permits Division
SF Office of Cannabis
SF Office on Disability and Accessibility
SF Office of Small Business
SF Permit Center

Community Table: You're invited to place your business's fliers, business cards, and other promotional materials on this community table for Summit attendees. Table space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Health & Safety Toolkit Bag for EC-Permitted Venues: For the first 75 Entertainment Commission-permitted venues, visit the check-in table from 11am-1pm to pick up a free bag with naloxone and other health and safety resources. One bag per venue. Available on a first-come, first-served basis.

1:00pm-1:50pm: Welcome and Opening Remarks

Maggie Weiland, Executive Director, SF Entertainment Commission
Mayor Daniel Lurie, City and County of San Francisco
Senator Scott Wiener, CA State Senate, District 11
Assemblymember Matt Haney, CA State Assembly, District 17
Anne Taupier, Executive Director, SF Office of Economic & Workforce Development (OEWD)
Ben Van Houten, Director of Nightlife Initiatives, SF Office of Economic & Workforce Development (OEWD)
Eileen Loughran, Community Affairs Manager, SF Department of Public Health

1:50pm-2:00pm: BREAK

2:00pm-2:45pm: PANEL: "Raising the Bar Above Compliance: Strategies for Responding to and Preventing Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault at Nightlife Spaces"

As nightlife operators continue to navigate the evolving laws and landscape related to sexual harassment and sexual assault at nightlife spaces, ensuring the safety and well-being of patrons and staff remains a critical priority. Panelists will examine the regulatory frameworks that govern nightlife environments, including compliance requirements and best practices. The discussion will also highlight practical strategies and emerging solutions that aim to empower operators and staff to create safer nightlife culture and environments for all. Attendees will gain insight into how to foster a fun culture embedded in respect and accountability to prevent incidents, implement trauma-informed approaches when responding to incidents, and collaborate with local organizations and law enforcement.

Moderator:

Lila Carrillo, Director, Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response + Prevention (SHARP) | Mayor's Office for Victims' Rights
Panelists:

Lt. David Goff, SF Police Department, Alcohol Liaison Unit
Joseph Pred, Founder, Mutual Aid Response Services and Burning Man’s Emergency Services Department; Former Commissioner, SF Entertainment Commission - Public Health Seat
2:45pm-2:55pm: BREAK

2:55pm-3:55pm: PANEL: "Here Comes the Future: Trends Shaping SF Nightlife"

San Francisco’s nightlife ecosystem is entering a new era shaped by evolving audiences, creative experimentation, and renewed investment across music, food, and immersive experiences.

This forward-looking conversation brings together industry leaders, cultural producers, and emerging creative voices to explore where nightlife is headed next. Panelists will share real-world insights on the trends they’re watching now and what they believe will define the next 1, 3, and 5 years — from venue models and audience behavior to food & beverage innovation, experiential events, and the future of live entertainment. Whether you’re an operator, artist, promoter, policymaker, or investor, this session is designed to spark ideas, challenge assumptions, and help position San Francisco’s nightlife community for what’s coming next. SF is moving again. Come hear what the people building the future are seeing on the horizon.

Moderator:

WILD WEST, Nightlife Event Producer & Emcee
Panelists:

Danny Bell, SVP Talent Buyer, Goldenvoice/AEG Presents
B Patt, CEO & Co-Founder, Nothin But Hits
Katie Rose, Owner/Talent Buyer, Kilowatt Bar
Mary Conde, Senior Vice President, Another Planet Entertainment
Colleen Booth, Managing Partner/COO, Lazy Bear, JouJou, True Laurel

3:55pm-4:00pm: Closing Remarks

Maggie Weiland, Executive Director, SF Entertainment Commission

4:30pm-6:30pm: Networking Happy Hour at Gambit, 581 Hayes St.

Cash bar. Age 21+ only.

Tagging Daniel Lurie Scott Wiener Matt Haney San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) SFGovTV City and County of San Francisco - Government Film SF San Francisco Human Services Agency San Francisco Arts Commission San Francisco Office of Small Business SFGovTV San Francisco Police Department San Francisco Fire Department

📣Just Announced: Mayor Daniel Lurie added to lineup of Summit speakers

We are delighted to announce that Mayor Lurie will provide opening remarks at the Summit!

2026 SF Nightlife and Entertainment Summit

Join the San Francisco Entertainment Commission, City officials, community leaders, and industry peers for the SF Nightlife and Entertainment Summit.

Now in its 16th year, the SF Nightlife and Entertainment Summit is an opportunity for the industry and the City to come together to address the current issues facing the SF nightlife and entertainment community and discuss ways the industry and City can continue working together to support San Francisco’s nightlife ecosystem and economic vitality.

📅Date: Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

🕰️Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm

Resource fair with City departments: 11:00am-1:00pm
Presentations: 1:00pm-4:00pm. Opening remarks begin at 1:00pm.

📍Where: 49 South Van Ness Ave, 1st Floor Conference Center Rooms & Lobby

🎟️Admission: Free and Open to the Public

In-person capacity is limited; space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

⭐** RSVP for the Summit: https://sfnes26.eventbrite.com **

View the Summit agenda and speakers: https://www.sf.gov/event-20260506-2026-sf-nightlife-and-entertainment-summit

🍸HAPPY HOUR: After the Summit, join us for a Networking Happy Hour at Gambit, 581 Hayes St., from 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Free admission, age 21+ only.

💻The Summit presentations will be livestreamed on SFGovTV, from 1pm-4pm, at sfgovtv.org/ENTSummit2026

cc: SFGovTV City and County of San Francisco - Government San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD)

Summit schedule and speakers announced!

To view the program, visit https://www.sf.gov/event-20260506-2026-sf-nightlife-and-entertainment-summit

SF Nightlife and Entertainment Summit
Presented by the San Francisco Entertainment Commission

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
📍49 S. Van Ness Ave., 1st Fl. Conference Center Rooms & Lobby
Free and open to the public

Now in its 16th year, the SF Nightlife and Entertainment Summit brings together industry leaders and City partners to discuss key issues facing the nightlife and entertainment community and explore ways we can continue strengthening San Francisco’s vibrant entertainment ecosystem.

Resource fair with City departments: 11:00am-1:00pm
Presentations: 1:00pm-4:00pm

After the Summit, join us for a Networking Happy Hour at Gambit, 581 Hayes St., from 4:30pm - 6:30pm (age 21+ only).

** RSVP for the Summit at https://sfnes26.eventbrite.com **

In-person capacity is limited; space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Summit presentations will be livestreamed on SFGovTV, from 1pm-4pm, at sfgovtv.org/ENTSummit2026.

SAVE THE DATE:

SF Nightlife and Entertainment Summit returns May 6th!

Join the San Francisco Entertainment Commission, City officials, community leaders, and industry peers for the SF Nightlife and Entertainment Summit.

Now in its 16th year, the SF Nightlife and Entertainment Summit brings together industry leaders and City partners to discuss key issues facing the nightlife and entertainment community and explore ways we can continue strengthening San Francisco’s vibrant entertainment ecosystem.

The Summit will be held in-person and livestreamed at http://sfgovtv.org/ENTSummit2026 courtesy of SFGovTV.

DATE: Wednesday, May 6, 2026

TIME: 11:00am - 4:00pm.
Resource fair with City departments from 11:00am-1:00pm; presentations from 1:00pm-4:00pm.
The Summit will be followed by a Networking Happy Hour at a TBA location from 4:30pm - 6:30pm (age 21+ only).

WHERE: 49 South Van Ness Ave, 1st Floor Conference Center Rooms & Lobby

ADMISSION: Free and Open to the Public.

In-person capacity is limited; space is available on a first come, first served basis.

**RSVP at https://sfnes26.eventbrite.com.**

Agenda and speakers will be announced soon!

Congratulations to our newest permit holders that received approval at the San Francisco Entertainment Commission meeting this week!

Saluhall, , 945 Market St, Limited Live Performance

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, , 37th Avenue between Ortega and Pacheco and 37th Avenue between Pacheco and Quintara – One Time Outdoor Event Permit to host outdoor entertainment and amplified sound with extended duration every Sunday from April 12, 2026 to April 5, 2027 from 9:00am - 2:00pm.

RT Bistro, , 205 Oak St, Fixed Place Amplified Sound

We encourage you to support these businesses and your local entertainment venues and events. To learn more about getting an entertainment permit, visit www.SF.gov/EntertainmentCommission