Free things to do in the San Francisco Bay Area this summer -- Concerts in the Park, Movies in the Park, Dancing Under the Stars, Art Walks, Bands On The Beach ...
The 2012 Santa Cruz Boardwalk "Bands On The Beach" free summer concerts are a great way to spend a Friday summer night on the cheap. Check out the line-up of bands -- including Blue Oyster Cult, Great White, Eddie Money, and Papa Doo Run Run -- listed below for weekly concerts on the beach, Fridays June 15, 2012 through August 31, 2012. Show up … [Read more...]
Music on the Square, in Redwood City posted their fun summer line-up of cover bands for summer 2012. The concerts take place at the Courthouse Square on Friday nights (June 1 - October, 2012). Some of them take place at the same time as Art On The Square, a series of juried outdoor art shows on the streets surrounding Courthouse Square in downtown … [Read more...]
Redwood City Movies on the Square are free on Thursday nights all summer long (June 7 - August 30, 2012) at the Courthouse Square in Redwood City. RWC shows 22 movies on a 25 foot inflatable screen, starting at sundown on Thursday evenings. The movie line-up is always family friendly and fun. Only a limited number of chairs and tables … [Read more...]
Sausalito's free music celebration "Jazz & Blues By The Bay" takes place on Friday nights all summer long (June 1 - August 24, 2012) at Gabrielson Park. The concerts feature different local jazz and blues performers each week and are hosted by the Sausalito Parks and Recreation Department. "Breathtaking views of Angel Island and San Francisco … [Read more...]
The San Carlos Summer Concerts at Burton Park will take place on Friday evenings (July 6 - August 17, 2012) presented by San Carlos Parks & Recreation. The concerts are free and a great way to spend an easy evening with friends and family in a beautiful outdoor setting. Pack a picnic and enjoy the fun. WHAT: 2012 San Carlos Summer … [Read more...]
The 2012 Central Park Music Series offers free live music on Thursday nights in the summer (June 21 - August 9, 2012). The City of San Mateo calls this their signature summer event. The events are a great opportunity to socialize with friends, kick up your heals on the dance floor, or just get the family out for good time without blowing the … [Read more...]
Bay Area summers wouldn't be the same without music in the park, and RWC is no exception. The Redwood City Music in the Park features free outdoor concerts all summer long (June 20 - August 15, 2012). From pop to funk to blues and even swing, the 2012 RWC Music In The Park line-up has something for all music tastes. Bring your toe-tappers or just … [Read more...]
Redwood City's Art on the Square 2012, a series of juried outdoor art shows on the streets near the Courthouse Square downtown, takes place monthly all summer long (June 15 - September, 2012). The shows feature fine art and craft in various media, and some of it is actually affordable. These events turn the streets of Redwood City into an outdoor … [Read more...]
If you enjoy Bay Area art walks, here's a good one to go to: Oakland Art Murmur, a group of Oakland venues that have art receptions every first Friday of the month. You can enjoy the usual Art Walk experience, with some of the best art galleries opening their doors and offering complimentary appetizers, wine and drinks. WHAT'S THE DEAL: Oakland … [Read more...]
Waterfront Flicks, the summer outdoor movie series at Oakland's Jack London Square (July 7, 2011 - September 29, 2011), features films with a food theme this year, from Julie and Julia to Chocolat. So you might want to pack a snack, bring a blanket or chairs, and grab a spot early on the Market Lawn. Waterfront Flicks Schedule – All Films with a … [Read more...]
