It wouldn’t be summer in San Francisco without outdoor concerts and performances. Hundreds of them, in fact, and all for free.

Since these events are free to audiences, but not free to produce, if you see a “Donations Welcome” bucket at the entrance or a friendly volunteer asking for a few dollars, do give. You’ll gain a lot for many summers to come.

Visitors are encouraged to walk, bike or take public transit to all events. For regional transit information call 511 within the nine San Francisco Bay Area counties or visit www.511.org. For information on public transit within San Francisco, telephone 311 or visit www.sfmta.org.

There are more than 400 free concerts, performances and film screenings. Complete listings are available at the San Francisco Travel website.

Highlights include:

• Film Night in the Park
• Golden Gate Park Band
• Music on Mint Plaza
• People in Plazas
• San Francisco Mime Troupe (SFMT)
• SFJAZZ Summerfest
• Shakespeare in the Park
• Stern Grove Festival
• Summer of Arts
• Summer Fest
• Union Square Live
• Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
• The San Francisco Symphony
• San Francisco Opera
• San Francisco Theater Festival
• Yerba Buena Family Day
• Yerba Buena Night

The San Francisco Travel Association is the official tourism marketing organization for the City and County of San Francisco. For information on reservations, packages, activities and more, visit www.sanfrancisco.travel or call 415-391-2000.

On June 4-July 23, the Visitor Information Center is temporarily located on the lower level of the Westfield San Francisco Centre, 865 Market St., while the permanent location near the Powell Street cable car turnaround at 900 Market St. in Hallidie Plaza, lower level, is being extensively remodeled.

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