Celebrating the Car-Free Hayes Music Series
Over ten recent afternoons and evenings, the Car-Free Hayes Music Series transformed the 400 block of Hayes into a center for music, dance, and community.
The idea for the series came from Three-Handed Jazz, whom I met through Hayes Valley for All. They wanted to support car-free Hayes and generously offered their time and talent for our first performance. With a grant from the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, we sponsored Three-Handed Jazz, along with DrClock and Briana Scales, for a 10-concert series. The Hayes Valley Merchant Council also sponsored a holiday-themed finale featuring Love Machine.
During the series, people of all ages and backgrounds enjoyed music, danced, and made chalk art, all in the safety of a car-free street.
This initiative succeeded because of widespread community support. Some contributed musical talent, others provided grant money, some offered free electricity (thanks ANINA and PROXY!), and everyone brought their love for live music, art, and dance.
If you enjoy car-free spaces, please sign our petition to support the continuation and expansion of our Hayes Street Shared Spaces program into a fully pedestrianized Hayes Street.
