With San Francisco’s major spring Cherry Blossom and Cinco de Mayo events already past as of May 14, the next stretch of the city’s cultural food calendar is centered on the Mission and Japantown.
Start with a weekly Mission option
The Mission Community Market, operated by Foodwise, runs Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m., March through November, on 22nd Street between Mission and Valencia.
It is the lowest-effort option here: no ticket, no parade crowds and a useful stop for seasonal produce. CalFresh EBT shoppers can double benefits through Market Match, up to the market’s daily limit…