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SF’s “Civic Strings” Free Concerts (Dec. 15-June 8)

Sunday, June 8, 2025 - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Concert – Donations Accepted – Suggested Donation $10 - $20

First Baptist Church | 22 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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SF’s “Civic Strings” Free Concerts (Dec. 15-June 8)

The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Civic Strings” free concerts from Dec. 15-June 8 at First Baptist Church!

“Civic Strings” concerts – a smaller, string-focused ensemble, especially tailored for players getting reintroduced into classical music. This group is a string orchestra that provides a gentle re-entry into ensemble playing for those who may not have played for many years. Civic Strings per forms music of the baroque and classical period with a focus on string technique for these eras.

Music Director & Conductor – Michelle Maruyama

2024 – 2025 SCHEDULE & PROGRAM

Sundays from Dec. 15, 2024 – June 8, 2025 | 3pm-5pm
First Baptist Church, 22 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

Sunday, December 15, 2024 (Winter)
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PROGRAM:

  • Arcangelo Corelli – Concerto grosso in G minor, Op. 6, No. 8 (Fatto per la notte di Natale, “Christmas Concerto”)
  • Johann Sebastian Bach – Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C minor, BWV 1060R
  • Christopher Wilson – Suite for String Orchestra

Michelle Maruyama – Music Director
Free Concert – Donations Accepted – Suggested Donation $10 – $20

Sunday, March 16, 2025 (Spring) – “Moonlighting”
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PROGRAM:

  • TBA – TBA

Michelle Maruyama – Music Director
Free Concert – Donations Accepted – Suggested Donation $10 – $20

Sunday, June 8, 2025 (Summer)
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PROGRAM:

    • TBA – TBA

Michelle Maruyama – Music Director
Free Concert – Donations Accepted – Suggested Donation $10 – $20

About San Francisco Civic Music Association

San Francisco Civic Music Association is an independent, non profit organization founded by members of the San Francisco Civic Symphony. The Association’s mission is to offer free concerts to the community and to provide a place where musicians of all levels can learn and perform. Our operations are paid for by donations from our musicians, listeners, and supporters.

SFCMA also provides free workshops during the summer for adults looking to improve their musicianship.

See their full 2024-2025 calendar of events.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free Concert – Donations Accepted – Suggested Donation $10 - $20
Categories: *Top Pick*, In Person, Live Music, Sponsored, Theater & Performance
Venue: First Baptist Church
Address: 22 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Sunday, June 8, 2025

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*Free for up to four adults accompanying each visitor 18 and younger.
All Day   Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)  FREE*
*Free for Bank of America or Merrill Lynch Card Holders. Some venues may be closed on certain days; please confirm directly with participating museums.
10:00 am   SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)  FREE*
*Free Admission: All Welcome
11:00 am   Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)  FREE
11:00 am   “Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)  FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
12:00 pm   Special “Open Mare Island” Walking Tour  FREE*
*RSVP Required
1:00 pm   Golden Gate Park Band’s Father’s Day & Juneteenth Symphony in the Park (2025)  *
*Free, but donations are welcome.
6:00 pm   FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)  FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm   Sunday “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)  FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
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