The Port of San Francisco welcomes Street Musicians and Street Performers to Fisherman’s Wharf. Live performances make a positive contribution to the culture and ambience of the Wharf. The Fisherman’s Wharf Pilot Street Performer Program will be in effect from November 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008. The Program covers the Port’s public access areas between the western edge of Pier 41 to Hyde Street and from the southern side of the Jefferson Street sidewalk to The Embarcadero and the Bay.

The purpose of this Program is to manage the time, place, and manner of use of the 12 designated performance locations. The Guidelines and are set to ensure fair and equitable access for all performers while not interfering with the safe day-to-day operation of the Wharf. It is not mandatory to obtain a license to express yourself on Port property.

This Program encourages all performers to participate in the Program. Street Musicians and Street Performers are not required to audition or obtain a license to perform at the Wharf

The Program serves Street Performers including musicians, mimes, magicians, jugglers, human statues, dancers, and other forms of expression and any other activity protected by the First Amendment. It does not include non-permitted merchandise vendors. Nor does it include Street Artists who already have a permit program with the SF Arts Commission.

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Come and celebrate Independence Day, July 4^th, at THE CANNERY’s Family Festival.  There will be face painting to entertain the children, live musical performances featuring local artists playing classic American hits plus delectable food offerings by THE CANNERY’s fine

selection of restaurants and cafes.   The festivities begin at 11 a.m. at the Courtyard Stage at THE CANNERY.   Face painting will be available from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Live music entertainment will run through 8 p.m.  Show your red, white and blue spirit by letting Janelle the Clown paint your cheeks with your favorite Independence Day symbol!