Indie Independence Day Concert with Neko Case | Stern Grove

The Stern Grove Festival really kicks it up a notch in honor of Independence Day, offering a free concert by Neko Case and The Dodos.

The Indie Independence Day Concert — Sunday, July 3rd @ 2 pm

Indie powerhouse singer-songwriter Neko Case (known as much for her solo career as her work as a member of the New Pornographers) showcases her passionate vocals and inspired lyricism.

Opening for her as local favorites The Dodos, a two-person band with great pop songwriting. Case contributed vocals to their latest album No Color.

Seating
Concerts begin Sunday at 2pm. Bring a picnic and arrive early as the main Concert Meadow (and hillside)  often fills up early and is closed to admittance once capacity is reached.

What if the Concert Meadow is filled up? There is overflow seating in the West Meadow. Although there is no direct view of the stage from the west meadow, there are speakers set up for you to still be able to enjoy the concert and enjoy a nice picnic.

Free Picnic Table Lottery: Households can enter to receive free reservations to six picnic table seats in the concert meadow at one concert per season. Entries will be chosen at random and notified the week before the concert.  Entries must be received by the Monday before the concert you want to attend.  Households may submit one entry per concert or indicate multiple concert dates on one entry. Enter the Picnic Table Lottery.

• Are You Mr. Moneybags? Why risk losing the lottery? Instead, donate $100+ to the Friends of Stern Grove Festival and receive two picnic table seats to one concert per season [details]

Getting to Stern Grove:

Public Transportation:
Muni buses: 23 and 28, exit at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard
Muni Metro: K or M, exit at St. Francis Circle

Bike Valet Service
Stern Grove Festival will provide complimentary bike valet service for Festival patrons every concert Sunday.

The bike valet is located at the top of the main entrance to the park at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard. The valet service will open at 10:00 a.m. and close one hour after the concert ends. Bikes will not be allowed in the Concert Meadow or Esplanade area of Stern Grove.

Driving / Parking:

• From the North Bay: Golden Gate Bridge to 19th Avenue/Park Presidio exit. Continue on 19th Avenue. Turn right at Sloat Boulevard.
• From the South Bay: 280-North to 19th Avenue exit. At the first stoplight, bear right onto Junipero Serra. Turn left at Sloat Boulevard.
• From the East Bay: Bay Bridge to 101-South to 280-South. Exit at Ocean Avenue and turn right. Bear right onto Junipero Serra. Turn left at Sloat Boulevard.

There is no public parking at Stern Grove and street parking is extremely limited.

Links: Event details

Cost: FREE
Categories: Live Music, San Francisco, Top Pick Submitted by Perry Shirley