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Opening events Oct. 5th + 6th

05/27/2026

Meet Alicia Marazzani of , one of our current Vacant to Vibrant pop-ups! With self-expression, comfort, and inclusivity in mind, Charmed in SF invites guests to create one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect their interests, milestones, friendships, and personalities. ✨

Check out the Charmed in SF pop-up at Three Embaracadero Center (street level) and make your own Italian charm bracelet! ☺️

🕚Open Hours:
Wed–Sun: 12pm-6pm
Closed Mon–Tue

05/07/2026

Your commute to chai just got a lot closer. From Berkeley to downtown SF, chai house is now open at 360 Third Street in the Yerba Buena neighborhood! ☕️

Come visit the newest Vacant to Vibrant pop-up and get a taste of chai you’ve never had like this. (It might even come with a wink.😉)

04/03/2026

, now on Powell Street! 👏🏼

Catch their inaugural exhibition, PROOF, before it closes on April 9th and stay tuned for more pop-up events and exhibitions including the 10-year anniversary of . ✨

📍Location: 236 Powell Street, San Francisco
🕚Open Hours: Wednesday to Friday 11am- 6pm, Appointments off-hours available

02/05/2026

Vacant to Vibrant is about to get a lot sweeter! 😋

We’re bringing a piece of Outer Sunset downtown with beloved ice cream parlor .sf—take a trip behind the scenes of their original Noriega location and sneak a peek at what goes into their toasty, roasty pistachio ice cream.🍦

Excited for all the 50+ flavors? Follow us for the latest updates on pop-up opening dates and events!🕺🏻

12/10/2025

Here come holiday vibes!🎄 Help us welcome our newest experiential pop-up . Coffee by day. ☕️ Art Installation by night. 📽️ Plus some fun programming to come in the event space upstairs (also available for rental)!

📍Location: 111 Powell Street, San Francisco

🕚Open Hours:
Founders Coffee: Monday to Saturday: 8am - 12pm
Art Installation: Thursday to Saturday: 5 - 9pm

11/26/2025

Vacant to Vibrant pop-ups are now on Market Street— is OFFICIALLY OPEN! ✨ Expanding from their original Divisadero location, Fibers of Being specializes in curated collections and customer care for the full gender spectrum. 😎

From key handoff to opening today, get a little peek into the last 12(!) days it took to turn around this space and drop by to check out their new holiday collection! 👀

📍Location: 645 Market Street, San Francisco
🕚Open Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11am-6pm

08/13/2024

🌟 We were pumped to wake up Sunday morning to find and the program featured in ! 🌟

From innovative coffee roasters like ☕️ to beloved local spots like . 🥪 , 🖼️ and new favorites like 🍦, local entrepreneurs are revitalizing our city with fresh ideas and community-driven energy. 💪

This recognition is a testament to the power of community-driven efforts to revitalize our neighborhoods. Let’s continue to support these small businesses as they lead the way in SF’s recovery! We’re so proud to be part of the journey. 🥺

07/12/2024

It truly takes a village to make possible.

⚡ creative small business owners
🧠 open-minded property owners
💓 engaged community members
🤝 committed corporate partners
🏛️ dedicated folks across City departments
🙌 and the team

We’re all coming together and showing up because we know our city is one of a kind. And we know that small businesses, creatives, artists, and makers are its spirit. ✨

Thank you to the City of San Francisco’s Department of Building Inspection for sharing these pics from the exciting day when this year’s pop-ups passed inspections and were approved to open for business.🚀

You can be part of our community-wide effort to revitalize Downtown San Francisco! Visit and support the pop-ups this weekend and all summer (there are 15 storefronts across Downtown!). Learn more about the pop-ups, their regular operating hours, and other events, visit 👉 vibrantsf.org.

07/11/2024

Introducing the Vacant to Vibrant Zine, your first look at our Class of 2024 pop-ups. 🌟

👀 Inside, you’ll find stories of the artists, makers, and entrepreneurs bringing their talents and passion to the center of our city. 💫 Learn about their journeys and discover the spirit behind each pop-up.

This zine was brought to life by Class of 2023 activator Victor Gonzalez of , Creative Director .Peth, and filmmaker and photographer . 🔥

Stay tuned for free giveaways of this year’s collectible Zine and join us in supporting small business, community, and culture in San Francisco!

02/08/2024

We’re proud to share a glimpse into the Vacant to Vibrant story through this lovely short video by Alex McCutcheon. Vacant to Vibrant supports and empowers small businesses, artists, and community organizations to pop-up in the heart of downtown - bringing with them a renewed energy that exemplifies the unique spirit of our neighborhoods. Together, we’re creating a window into what the future of downtown can be.💓

☀️ With sunny days ahead (phew!), now’s the perfect time to check out the Vacant to Vibrant pop-ups. Experience how these activators are bringing incredible vibrancy and heartfelt craft to their spaces.

💡 Have a pop-up concept of your own? 💡Riding the momentum and success of the first activator cohort, Vacant to Vibrant is expanding! Applications for cohort 2 of Vacant to Vibrant are OPEN NOW. Application deadline is February 23, 2024.

Discover more about our downtown pop-ups and find out how you can be part of the Vacant to Vibrant experience. ➡️ VibrantSF.org

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