West Portal Gallery’s 1st Anniversary – Friday, November 13, 2026

Posted on November 1, 2026 by Jim Wollak

You’re Invited: West Portal Gallery Turns ONE

On Friday, November 13, we’re celebrating West Portal Gallery’s first anniversary—and I’d love for you to join us.

When I opened the gallery a year ago, I envisioned a place where art could bring people and ideas together. Since then, exhibitions, workshops, and conversations have helped shape a growing community of artists, neighbors, and art lovers. Thank you for being part of it.

Please join us to celebrate this first year, enjoy our current Featured Artists Exhibition – with live music, wine, and bites – and spend an evening with the people who make this place special.

Friday, November 13 | 6–9 PM
West Portal Gallery

320 West Portal Avenue | San Francisco Warmly,
Michael Azgour, Founder & Director

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West Portal Halloween Stroll & More! 10/31/26

Posted on October 26, 2026 by Jim Wollak

The West Portal Halloween Stroll is back! Join us on Saturday, October 31, from 4–7 PM for a festive afternoon of trick-or-treating along West Portal Avenue.

  • Saturday, October 31, 2026
  • 4–7 PM
  • West Portal Avenue
  • Costume Contest: 5 PM at BookShop West Portal
  • Free admission

Local merchants will welcome families and neighbors for an evening of candy, costumes, and community fun. The Halloween Stroll is completely free and open to everyone. Read on!!

Costume contest

Don’t miss the annual Costume Contest at 5 PM at BookShop West Portal, 80 West Portal Avenue. Come dressed in your Halloween best! The contest will feature categories for kids, adults, and pets, with winners selected by West Portal merchants.

Wawona Street Block Party

Neighbors on Wawona Street between 14th Avenue and Ulloa Street will be bringing back their neighborhood Halloween block party! Just around the corner from the Avenue, the neighbors are hosting a long-running, family-friendly neighborhood block party and trick-or-treating tradition dating back to the 1980’s, featuring community decorations and local house setups. Check it out!!

Please note: Wawona St will be closed to thru traffic between 14th and Ulloa starting at 4PM.

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and celebrate Halloween with the West Portal community. We look forward to seeing you there. Happy Halloween!

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Triangle Parks Party – Sunday, October 4, 2026

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Jim Wollak

The Annual Triangle Parks Party, a collaboration between the Balceta Triangle Park and the Merced Triangle Park will be celebrated on Sunday, October 4th, from 11:30 – 3:00 p.m.

The Merced Triangle Park party will start at 11:30 a.m.  The primary gathering will be on the center block of Merced Avenue at the Merced/Pacheco intersection and along the Pacheco Walkway. The neighborhood path between the two Triangles will be along the Pacheco Steps then east along Vasquez Avenue to the Balceta Triangle. . 

We will have food, drinks, and balloons (just no bouncy houses). Please feel free to bring dishes and goodies to share at the Lunch and Dessert Potlucks!

Invitees included Mayor Lurie, Supervisor Melgar, SFFD, and SFPD, along with the Department of Public Works. 

Come and join us for a fun afternoon at the Triangles!

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West Portal Elementary Centennial Celebration October 3, 2026

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Jim Wollak

Bring the family to West Portal Avenue on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for a day of community fun!

It all starts at the West Portal Library courtyard. Scan the QR code to find more details about this event!

You can also find information about the celebration at the school’s website: https://www.westportalschool.com/centennial

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