SF Brew Co. is hosting The Guardsmen’s 12th annual Kentucky Derby bash! Join the festivities on Saturday, May 4th from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to celebrate the 150th renewal of The Greatest 2 Minutes in Sports. Guests will participate in a first-class viewing of the race while drinking Mint Juleps and locally brewed beer by SF Brew Co. Enjoy bar games, live music, and a prize raffle, then take a minute or two to drink from the ice luge or take pictures with The Guardsmen’s miniature horse!  Traditional Derby attire is strongly encouraged and prizes will be awarded for best dressed and most creative.

Purchase your tickets today!

Live music at Cultivar Wine & Kitchen on Sundays featuring Robbie Collins & Friends within their patio.

Experience conscious hip-hop, storytelling, and edutainment to inspire kindness for self, others, and the planet with Aaron Ableman.  Plus a surprise mindfulness exercise followed by a book signing of the acclaimed book, Rebels Of Kindness: How Loving-Kindness Transforms Self, Others & Planet. Plus, shop at Lola from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM for a chance to win a signed copy by United Nations Award Winning Artist & Best Selling Author, Aaron Ableman.

Event Schedule

4:00 PM -4:30 PM: a blend of original music and popular songs from around the world about love & kindness for self, others, and planet. 

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Meditation and mindfulness exercise to follow.  

5:00 PM -5:30 PM: a blend of original music and popular songs from around the world about love & kindness for self, others, and planet. 

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Meditation and mindfulness exercise to follow.

About Aaron Ableman

Aaron Ableman is a polymath working at the intersection of arts, activism, and spirituality. Aaron is an award-winning media producer, earth guardian, songwriter/performing artist, and best-selling author. Some of Aaron Ableman’s offerings include writing & starring in a music video series that planted 1 million trees in 1 day; working with Michelle Obama’s Turnaround Arts White House/Kennedy Center model education initiative in inner-city schools; being featured on TIME, MTV, HBO & the United Nations global platforms; and experienced by millions around the globe. Aaron has studied with the 14th Dalai Lama and collaborated with the likes of U2, Sadhguru, RaƁ, Michael Franti, Ky-Mani Marley, Mos Def, Joan Baez and more. Most importantly, Aaron is a beloved parent to a beautiful 7-year-old daughter. Aaron’s latest book is called “Rebels Of Kindness: How Loving-Care Can Transform Self, Others and Planet” with a mission to inspire the beloved community on earth. Learn more about Aaron Ableman and his work by visiting his website.

On April 19th, join Palette Tea House to celebrate their 5th anniversary.  Enjoy a fun filled evening with lion dancing, live dragon beard candy demo, and a fortune teller reading while enjoying appetizers and welcome drinks.  Following the reception is a culinary adventure as you indulge in Palette Tea House’s 6-course tasting menu featuring some of their most popular dishes.  Tickets are limited and selling fast, be sure to get your tickets now. 

Cocktail reception, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

* Fortune Telling by Golden Dragon Fortunes

* LIVE Dragon Beard Candy Demo

* Lion Dance

* 2 Welcome Drinks (cocktail/ mocktail available)

* 3 appetizers

6-Course Tasting Menu, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

* 1st: Lobster Silken Egg

* 2nd: Koi Fish Dumpling, "Bok Choy" Iberico Dumpling

* 3rd: Peking Duck with Crepe & Black Truffle Iberico Cha Siu BBQ Pork Skewer

* 4th: Short Rib with Wild Mushroom, Daikon, Beef Chicharrones

* 5th: Crab Yifu Noodle with Meyer Lemon

* 6th: Dessert: Raspberry Yogurt Roll, Mini Mango Pudding, Chocolate Sesame Ball

Located in South San Francisco, the El Camino High School Jazz Band is back from their performance at the Essentially Ellington Regional Jazz Festival and performing at Ghirardelli Square. Jazz clarinetist Victor Goines praised the high quality of musicianship and the jazz bands' "swingin" performance! The ECHS Jazz Band strives to preserve the authenticity of the early jazz era and swing, and at the same time explore the music of today's great jazz composers and arrangers like John Daversa and Radiohead. Students Dion Cagape, Karen Kitchen, Donald Tang, and Matteo Woo will all be featured soloists.  Check out their past performances below to see what musical treat is to come at the Square, on April 19th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

A Night in Tunisia

Kenya

Blue Skies

Visit McCormick & Kuleto’s Seafood & Stakes on March 31st for a special Easter Brunch, from open to 3:00 p.m. Visit their website to view their Easter Brunch menu.

The day you all have been waiting for, Broad Street Oyster Co. is opening its doors! Broad Street Oyster Company invites the public to a grand opening celebration on Wednesday, March 27th, starting at 11:00 a.m. Guests can expect a menu that balances classic favorites with bold, contemporary twists. Sourced from the finest local and sustainable fisheries, the offerings include everything from succulent oysters and mouth-watering lobster rolls to classic seafood fares such as clam chowder and cioppino.

We invite you to admire the spectacular craftsmanship of Ruth Asawa at Ghirardelli Square. Ruth Asawa is responsible for creating the renowned Andrea's Fountain, an artwork that will celebrate its 68th anniversary on March 18th. Enhance your experience as you admire Asawa’s art with an accompanying audio narrative that tells her inspiring story.

On March 14th, Square Pie Guys is celebrating Pi Day! Spend $25, and get a $5 regular square for takeout and delivery orders placed online.

National Ranch Day is March 10th and Square Pie Guys is cooking up the perfect pie to celebrate with, the all-new Chicken Bacon Ranch pie. Plus, receive a free ranch with every order, instore or online.

Local artist Leah Rosenberg created a multi-colored tour for Ghirardelli Square with her installation of 18 Colors for Ghirardelli Square. Her creativity and love for color brightened up the square and drew attention to aspects of the surrounding architecture and landscape that might otherwise go overlooked. Celebrate Leah Rosenberg by downloading her interactive map and go on a journey of her 18 Colors for Ghirardelli Square.

Join us to meet and support Bay Area Black entrepreneurs and creatives. Discover plant-based (and gluten-free) decadent desserts from Raydiant Vybes,, empowering apparel by The Melanin Gang, and more.

SF Brew Co. is supporting this year’s Polar Plunge Special Olympics fundraiser on Feb. 24th by hosting the After Splash Bash party. 

Participants in the Polar Plunge who raise over $125 get free admission to the after-party. Food and beverages will be provided at SF Brew Co., plus one beer ticket for plungers 21+.   

Participants can purchase guest tickets at the time of registration, $30 for adults (does not include beer tickets), and $15 for kids 12 and under.

For more information on how you can register and support the Special Olympics, visit the Polar Plunge website.

Join us for a mouthwatering Brewer's Dinner at SF Brewing Co. on Feb 15, 2024, where beer enthusiasts and foodies unite for an unforgettable evening.

Enjoy a thoughtfully imagined and executed multi-coursed menu created by the SFBCo culinary team, will showcase the flavors that represent the diversity of the Bay Area.

FIRST COURSE: Kumamoto oysters on the half shell with jalapeno and pomegranate mignonette paired with Golden Gate Gose.

SECOND COURSE: Fried chicken ‘LOLLYPOP’ with bacon jam paired with Broadway IPA.

THIRD COURSE: Dungeness crab bisque paired with Fog City Hazy IPA.

FOURTH COURSE: Heirloom beet, Laura Chenel, watercress, citrus champagne vinaigrette salad paired with Polk St Pale Ale.

FIFTH COURSE Braised lamb shank with Parmigiano Reggiano polenta and bourbon barrel aged Imperial Stout Demi Alcatraz Amber Ale

SIXTH COURSE Ghirardelli Chocolate injected deep fried lava cake with Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout.

Purchase your tickets now before this special event is sold out!

Putt your way through San Francisco's most iconic landmarks surrounded by the soft flicker of candlelight. Sparkling wine will be available for purchase. Candlelit Golf tee times for Valentine's Day are 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and will be available for booking starting February 1st.

Please book your tee times in advance before spots are all filled up!

Get ready for the most epic watch party ever!  Enjoy fresh craft beer and delicious finger foods as the 49ers and Chiefs battle it out in the LVIII Super Bowl. Game starts at 3:30 p.m., but we open at 11 a.m. for your pre-party needs!

Watch the Super Bowl inside on one of our many TV screens or outside in our beer garden on the large projector screen.

If the 49ers win, we’ll be celebrating with a Champagne Shower in our beer garden, hosted by the owner, Josh Leavy. For $10, you can purchase a bottle of champagne so you too can let loose and spray in celebration!

Please note, that we are not taking reservations, everything is first come first serve. To be seated, 80% of your party must be present.

Enjoy the Big Game at Ghirardelli Chocolate on February 11th with a Ghirardelli Hot Fudge Sundae, or 2!   

• Buy one get the second 50% off!

• Must buy 1 sundae to get 2nd sundae of equal or lesser value at 50% off

• To redeem say “Ghirardelli Big Game Deal” at checkout

• Valid only on February 11th & at all three Ghirardelli Chocolate Shops at Ghirardelli Square

Throw your taste buds a party by celebrating National Pizza Pie Day at Square Pie Guys. Spend $30 or more on takeout and delivery orders only, and get a $5 cheese pizza!

Valid only on February 9th for National Pizza Pie Day.

Friday, December 22nd from 4-6pm @ Culinary Artistas

Calling all little elves and cookie enthusiasts! Bring your kiddos to our enchanting Kids + Families Gingerbread Extravaganza—an in-person gingerbread house decorating workshop designed for maximum fun with minimum mess!

GET A TICKET HERE

Homestead High School visits Ghirardelli Square for their annual Holiday Performance. Sing along to classic Holiday tunes around the fountain in the Main Plaza. Grab a cup of peppermint hot cocoa for an extra festive holiday afternoon.

Enjoy live German Holiday music with Deutscher Musikverein, and visit with Santa to snap a photo, share your wishes, and take home a Ghirardelli Chocolate treat.