Tenderloin Buzz: From theater on Market St. to bluegrass in Boeddeker Park

"The Theater Arts District is about making Market Street live, breathe, and speak the theater, turning the incredible venues we already have into a destination people experience both inside and outside."

"The Shop combines hair care and conversation in an effort to combat substance abuse and mental health issues. Professional barbers certified in active listening will engage with clients and can connect them to health care or treatment as needed."

District 5 Supervisor Bilal Mahmood announced a proposal to establish a Theater Arts District along Market Street between Fifth and Ninth streets, featuring public art installations, street performances, and pop-ups. The four-block area contains five historic performance venues: the Warfield, Orpheum, Golden Gate, ACT Strand, and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Mahmood aims to raise $5 million through public-private partnerships to fund the project. Separately, GLIDE opened a new barbershop called "The Shop" in the Tenderloin, combining professional hair care with mental health and substance abuse support. The barbershop serves Black/African American men over 50 and individuals affected by drug use or overdoses. Barbers trained in active listening connect clients to health care and treatment resources.

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