Portsmouth Square Night Market

Schedule

Fri Sep 11 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

St. Mary's Square | San Francisco, CA

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About this Event

Hey night market explorers,

Come soak up the evening lights, the bustling crowd, and the incredible smell of sizzling skewers while meeting people who love diving into local culture as much as you do!

Join me for a fun night where we'll start with an hour of app-guided one-on-one chats to break the ice, and then head out in small groups to taste our way through the stalls!

Gist IRL pairs you for short, focused conversations. It takes the guesswork out of mingling and gives us a chance to genuinely connect over our shared love of finding new dishes and experiencing the city.

Once the rounds wrap up, the real fun begins. You'll choose a few people you really hit it off with, gather into a cozy squad, and dive right into the market. By the time you hit the stalls, you have a crew to share street food with, making it so much easier to split plates and try a little bit of everything.

Whether this bunch becomes your go-to group for street food and night market strolls or it's simply a fantastic evening eating under the stars, it's going to be a delicious time.

The Plan:

- 6:30PM: Check-In. Follow the link to set up your quick profile on your phone. - 6:45PM - 7:55PM: One-on-One Rounds. The app pairs you for focused chats. Find out who shares your passion for cultural events, night markets, and street food. - 7:55PM+: Form Groups & head to the night market stalls to sample street food together. Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 4-6, and step out into the market — your group leaves together tonight to feast.

I can't wait to wander the stalls and share some amazing bites with you all!

Some fan favorite stalls to check out at the market:

Good Mong Kok Bakery - Famous for its takeaway counter serving massive, steamy pork buns and freshly made dim sum bites.

Dragon Papa Dessert - A neighborhood staple specializing in delicate, hand-pulled traditional Dragon Beard candy.

House of Dim Sum - Known for its convenient setup dispensing piping-hot steamed dumplings, siu mai, and rice rolls on the go.

Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory - An iconic alleyway spot where you can sample warm, fresh-off-the-press fortune cookies.

AA Bakery & Cafe - A beloved local spot offering fresh egg tarts, sweet Hong Kong pastries, and refreshing milk tea.


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Where is it happening?

St. Mary's Square, 651 California Street, San Francisco, United States

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