Here's a fun movie alternative for Wednesday nights in the South Bay. Throughout the year each Wednesday night, San Jose Jazz is happening FREE in several city venues. Check it out. "If it's Wednesday, it's jazz! Starting this month and throughout the year, you should know that if it's Wednesday, there's jazz playing in downtown San Jose. Working … [Read more...]
This year's free annual Opera in the Park concert in Golden Gate Park will take place on Sunday, September 11, 2011, and is part of San Francisco's civic observance of the Tenth Anniversary of 9/11. "To commemorate the tenth anniversary of 9/11, San Francisco Opera and our community partners will present a special Opera in the Park concert to … [Read more...]
Stern Grove Festival -- San Francisco’s annual admission-free outdoor concert series has announced an eclectic line-up of world-class performers for summer (June 19 to August 21, 2011). Top picks include Aaron Neville on August 7, and performances by the San Francisco Symphony San Francisco Opera. "Every year, Stern Grove Festival presents a … [Read more...]
The Annual Art & Soul festival in Oakland (August 20 - 21, 2011) features concerts on several stages by 40 national recording artists and Bay Area bands. See the lineup below. The festival has been named the Bay Area's "best annual cultural event" by Oakland Magazine and Best Festival by East Bay Express. The SF Weekly added, "Art & Soul … [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 22-August 10, 2011). From pop to funk to blues and even polka, the 2011 RWC Music In The Park line-up has something for all music tastes. Bring your toe-tappers or just … [Read more...]
The Bicycle Music Festival in San Francisco (June 18, 2011) is a 100% bicycle-powered musical celebration. The free all-day event takes place annually on the Saturday closest to the summer solstice. To get the vibe of the festival, watch the video below. The Bicycle Music Festival features a 2000 watt pedal-powered PA system, as many as 15 bands, … [Read more...]
Berkeley is the place to be as world music artists, many from the Bay Area, gather for The 8th Annual Berkeley World Music Festival is a free event (Saturday, June 4, 2011). A continuous schedule of performances will take place in Telegraph Avenue cafes and shops, near UC campus, and in People’s Park. The Festival showcases the Bay Area region's … [Read more...]
The Calistoga Chamber of Commerce will present a weekend of blues around town surrounding Saturday's Calistoga Blues Fest (October 23, 2010). Around town, 15 wineries will set up wine tastings, many in venues also featuring live blues. No cover charge for the music. And if you want tasting tickets you can save 10% online, or 20% for Calistoga … [Read more...]
I almost forgot to tell you about this FREE summer music festival (July 24 - Aug 1), sponsored by Target with media support provided by San Jose Mercury News & KDFC. Pack a picnic basket and a blanket and sit on the University lawn. "Warm summer evenings, picnics on the grass and the music we all hum to ourselves--the Symphony's sizzling … [Read more...]
If you live with any little orchestra conductors, budding musicians, or ballet babies, you won't want to miss these free San Francisco Chamber Orchestra Family Concerts, starting in November 2010 (Also see Very First Concert on Oct. 24). The San Francisco Chamber Orchestra and the San Francisco Ballet School will debut "Music & Dance" in three … [Read more...]
