Stern Grove Festival -- San Francisco’s 75th annual admission-free outdoor concert series has announced an eclectic line-up of world-class performers for summer (June 24 - August 26, 2012). Top picks include Anita Baker, Al Jarreau, Meshell Ndegeocello, and performances by the San Francisco Symphony San Francisco Opera. Get there early … [Read more...]
Berkeley is the place to be as world music artists, many from the Bay Area, gather for The 9th Annual Berkeley World Music Festival is a FREE event (Saturday, June 2, 2012). A continuous schedule of performances will take place in People's Park and in Telegraph Avenue cafes and shops, all near the UCB campus. The Festival showcases the Bay Area … [Read more...]
This year's free annual Opera in the Park concert in Golden Gate Park will take place on Sunday, September 9, 2012. Join us for arias al fresco with stars from the fall season! WHAT: San Francisco Opera in the Park (Golden Gate Park) FREE. WHEN: September 9, 2012 at 1:30pm. WHERE: Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park, John F. Kennedy Drive … [Read more...]
Symphony Silicon Valley's free outdoor summer concerts take place on the grassy mall at San Jose State University in San Jose (July 28 - August 5, 2012). The concerts are sponsored by Target. Pack a picnic basket and a blanket and sit on the University lawn. Enjoy free ice cream before the Sunday performances (come early). "Warm summer … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
The Calistoga Chamber of Commerce will present a weekend of blues around town surrounding Saturday's Calistoga Blues Fest (October 21 - 24, 2011). 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...]
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...]
