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Poetic Tuesdays

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Poetic Tuesdays bring lyrical joy to Yerba Buena Gardens with performances from the Bay Area’s most talented poets and musicians.

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A fabulously curated line-up of poets and musicians grace Yerba Buena Gardens to share poems and songs that delight, provoke, stir and inspire. Poetic Tuesdays make for a lovely lunch. Downtown office workers, neighborhood groups, students and even out-of-towners needing downtime from the city’s hustle and bustle come down to the Gardens. Poetic Tuesdays are the perfect midday breather over line breaks.

What people are saying about Poetic Tuesdays…

  • Art is SO powerful. Grateful that my trip could begin with this little bit of magic!
  • Everyone is amazing, such a wonderful event!
  • Thank you for organizing! Free experiences that promote the arts improve community, diversity and inclusion in San Francisco.

Check out all of the incredible artists performing at upcoming Poetic Tuesdays listed below.

Mark your calendars and make your Tuesdays FREE, OUTDOORS, and FRESH!

What to expect at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival…

The Yerba Buena Gardens Festival occurs each year from May through October in downtown San Francisco. As always, these excellent performances are FREE, outdoors, and ADA-accessible to be enjoyed by all. Yerba Buena Gardens Festival features open-air lawn seating. Please be dressed for San Francisco weather – chair seating is limited, but picnics and low-lawn chairs are welcome. For Park Rules and Regulations, please refer to Yerba Buena Gardens Management’s website.

Poetic Tuesdays readings begin promptly at 12:30pm (unless noted otherwise), so plan ahead and arrive early! Performances are approximately 60 minutes long, at Yerba Buena Gardens on Mission Street between Third and Fourth Streets, San Francisco. Yerba Buena Gardens is conveniently located near Montgomery & Powell BART stations, and several MUNI lines. See detailed information on the Visitor Map.

Looking for a yummy place to eat or a museum to explore? Find out more on the Visitor Information page.

Poetic Tuesdays Calendar

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July 2025

Tue 22
Illustration of woman speaking and snapping her fingers. Speech bubble that says "Poetic Tuesday"
Tue, Jul 22, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Poetic Tuesday

Free
Sat 26
Nia Pearl wearing a black and white top, head leaning slightly on her hand, in front of a sepia-toned mural wall
Sat, Jul 26, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Poetry Workshop with Nia Pearl

Free

August 2025

Sat 16
Nia Pearl wearing a black and white top, head leaning slightly on her hand, in front of a sepia-toned mural wall
Sat, Aug 16, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Poetry Workshop with Nia Pearl

Free
Tue 19
Illustration of woman speaking and snapping her fingers. Speech bubble that says "Poetic Tuesday"
Tue, Aug 19, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Poetic Tuesday

Free
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