Entertainment Commission approves permits for All‑Star Weekend activations and several local venues

The San Francisco Entertainment Commission on Feb. 4 approved a package of event and entertainment permits for All‑Star Weekend activations and local venues, including a Google Pixel activation at 667 Howard St., a Jaguar Land Rover showcase in South Market, recurring salsa nights at The Ramp, an LLP for Royal Ground Coffee on Polk Street and an LLP for Splash at Thrive City outside Chase Stadium.

The commission’s approvals put several amplified‑sound and extended‑hours permits in place for Feb. 13–16 All‑Star Weekend activations and for ongoing programming at neighborhood businesses. The permits were approved by roll call with President Ben Blime, Vice President Wong, Commissioner Davis, Commissioner Perez, Commissioner Schlander and Commissioner Thomas recording “aye” votes on each listed approval where they were eligible to vote (some commissioners recused or were excused for certain items). The consent calendar — three one‑time outdoor event permits for farmers markets and one indoor LLP — was approved first.

The most notable regular agenda approvals:

- Google Pixel House activation (667 Howard St.): MKG Productions requested a one‑time outdoor event permit with extended duration for Feb.…