Bloomsday and Beyond

Irish Literature • Transit • San Francisco History Tuesday, June 16, 2026 A Moving Citywide Celebration Final Stop: United Irish Cultural Center at 4 pm Free • Readings • Book Giveaways • Public Event More Info   Join us for a one-of-a-kind citywide celebration where Irish literature, public transit, and San Francisco history come together in a cultural, civic collaboration! On Bloomsday, Tuesday, June 16, travel across the city with readers, James Joyce enthusiasts, historians, and community partners as we honor Joyce’s Ulysses alongside the legacy of Irish-born city engineer Michael O’Shaughnessy, whose vision helped shape Muni. Event Schedule 11:30 am–12:30 pm — Union Square / Market Street Concourse (Powell Station) 1:15–1:45 pm — Forest Hill Station 2:15–3:00 pm — West Portal Station (with SF Public Library) 4:00–5:00 pm — United Irish Cultural Center (2700 45th Ave) Beginning in the heart of the city and traveling west through historic transit corridors, the program features live readings from Ulysses, Irish book giveaways, and conversations on Irish influence in San Francisco’s civic and cultural life. The journey concludes at the United Irish Cultural Center, celebrating community, culture, and connection. Wander the city as Leopold Bloom wandered Dublin—discovering unexpected links between literature, transportation, and the everyday life of San Francisco. Free and open to the public. Books available while supplies last. Presented by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and the Consulate General of Ireland in San Francisco, with support from the United Irish Cultural Center, San Francisco Public Library, Muni Diaries, Shaping San Francisco, and local Irish cultural partners.