Ice Cream Social with Kai Lyons Cuban Changui

Date and Time

• Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026  12pm - 2pm

Location

Details

Your Tuesdays just got sweeter! Swing by Mechanics Monument Plaza from 12-2 PM for live music and a FREE scoop of Polly Ann Ice Cream (courtesy of the Downtown SF Partnership) while supplies last. With four specially selected flavors, it's the perfect chance to connect with neighbors IRL and enjoy a refreshing, well-deserved end-of-day reward.

Ambassador Appreciation Day!

Join us as we celebrate the people who make downtown San Francisco a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming place to be! During this special edition of Ice Cream Social, come join us to thank our dedicated Ambassadors who work tirelessly to care fro our neighborhood and make our downtown shine!

About Kai Lyons Cuban Changui

Kai Lyons is a San Francisco–based guitarist, educator, and bandleader known for his stylistic versatility and deep connection to jazz and Afro-Caribbean traditions. A native of the Excelsior District, Lyons was immersed in music and community from an early age.

Lyons has performed extensively throughout the Bay Area and internationally, appearing with artists such as Mike Clark and Donald Harrison of The Headhunters, as well as pianist Larry Vuckovich and organist Wil Blades. He has also performed with the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra and on stages including SFJAZZ and major festivals. A dedicated student of global music, Lyons has traveled to Cuba, Brazil, Ghana, and beyond, developing a strong connection to traditional Cuban forms such as changüí. He is notably the first foreigner to win first prize at the International Changüí Festival in Guantánamo, Cuba, performing on the tres.

This event is free and open to the public; no RSVP required. 

Ice Cream Socials are produced by the Downtown SF Partnership with support from Spot On Productions.