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SF’s “Mozart to Mendelssohn” Free Full Orchestra Concerts (10th Season Gala)

Sunday, May 4, 2025 - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Concert – Donations Accepted – Suggested Donation $10 - $20

Herbst Theatre | 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA

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SF’s “Mozart to Mendelssohn” Free Full Orchestra Concerts (2025)

The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Mozart to Mendelssohn” concerts! (M2M) is the Association’s second full orchestra, and was formed in 2014 to accommodate the growing number of musicians who wanted the experience of per forming large orchestral works. The group typically per forms pieces of varying complexity and difficulty from the 18th to 20th centuries.

Music Director & Conductor – John Kendall Bailey

2025 SCHEDULE & PROGRAM

Periodic Sundays through July 6, 2025 | 3pm-5pm
Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

Sunday, February 9, 2025
The World of Joseph Joachim

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PROGRAM:

  • Ludwig van Beethoven – Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61
    • Michael Long, violin
  • Joseph Joachim – Overture to Henry IV, Op. 7
  • Johann Brahms – Hungarian Dance No. 5 in G Minor

John Kendall Bailey – Music Director
RSVP – Free Concert – Donations Accepted – Suggested Donation $10 – $20

Sunday, May 4, 2025
10th Season Gala

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PROGRAM:

  • Ludwig van Beethoven — Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus, Op. 43
  • Adolphe Adam — Giselle Suite
  • Leo Delibes — Coppélia Suite
    • Sylvia Suite
  • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky — Swan Lake Suite, Op. 20a
  • Samuel Barber — Medea’s Dance of Vengeance, Op. 23a

John Kendall Bailey – Music Director
RSVP – Free Concert – Donations Accepted – Suggested Donation $10 – $20

Sunday, July 6, 2025
Celebrating Black Composers

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PROGRAM:

  • Joseph Bologne – Symphony No. 1 in G Major, Op. 11
  • Samuel Coleridge – Taylor – Idyll, Op. 44
    • Dance from Othello Suite, Op. 79
  • William Grant Still – Symphony No. 2 in G Minor (“Song of a New Race”)

John Kendall Bailey – Music Director
RSVP – 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
Address: 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Sunday, May 4, 2025

8:00 am   11th Annual El Cerrito Hillside Festival (May 3-4)  FREE
9:00 am   Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile  FREE
10:00 am   Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)  FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
10:00 am   “Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)  FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
10:00 am   2025 “Butterfly Festival” at Mariposa County Fairgrounds (May 3-4)  $10*
*Adults are $10. Children 12 and under are free!
10:00 am   “Bringing Back the Natives” Garden Tour of 60 Alameda & Contra Costa Gardens (May 3-4)  FREE*
*Free
10:00 am   San Mateo’s Plant Sale & Craft Fair (2025)  FREE*
*Free all day for all ages
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.
10:30 am   Cinco de Mayo 2025 Festival + Parade (East Palo Alto)  FREE*
*Free for all
11:00 am   “Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)  FREE
11:00 am   Peninsula School Centennial Spring Fair (Menlo Park)  FREE*
*FREE Admission (performances including Circus Bella and some activities, other activities priced $3 per kid)
11:00 am   Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA)  FREE*
*Free admission; additional $6 fee for access to special exhibitions
11:00 am   “Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)  FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
11:00 am   Math Quest: Cracking the Great Pizza Scandal (Salesforce Park)  FREE*
*please RSVP
11:15 am   The Wizard of Oz Sing-Along w/ Costume Contest + Free Pizza (SF)  FREE*
*Free, donations welcome!
12:00 pm   Selena De Mayo “Bidi Bidi” Brunch Brunch DJ Party, Loteria + Drag Show (SPARK Social)  $15*
*Valid for one person – Must be 21+. This ticket includes one drink token for your choice of Tajin Watermelon Sangria or Beer! Food and drinks will be available for additional purchase!
12:00 pm   2nd Annual AAPI Heritage Festival at St. Mark’s Square (SF)  FREE*
*Free Community Event
All Day   Free Comic Book Day 2025 (San Francisco + Bay Area)  FREE
1:00 pm   2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)  $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
1:00 pm   Symphony in the Park: Polish Music & Dance Festival | Golden Gate Park (2025)  FREE
1:00 pm   Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)  FREE
2:00 pm   Sharon Art Studio Open House (Golden Gate Park)  FREE*
*Just drop in
2:00 pm   SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Chair Yoga Day (Great Highway)  FREE
2:00 pm   30% Off Tix to Bawdy Dramedy ‘Simple Mexican Pleasures’ Playing at NCTC (Apr. 18 – May 11)  $26*
*Get 30% off tickets w/ secret code FUN30 at nctcsf.org - Promo code is valid on all tickets except already-discounted tickets for students/educators/seniors/veterans.
3:00 pm   Oakland Ballet: Angel Island Project  $48*
*Adult price. Discounts are available with codes, also senior/student ticket discounts avail.
3:00 pm   Saratoga Symphony Concert : Many Moods of Russia  FREE*
*No tickets or reservations needed. Open seating in concert church. Free parking at church & street.
3:00 pm   4th Annual Morgan Hill Plein Air Paint Out Exhibition  FREE*
*Events are FREE and open to the public. Kids and adults welcome.
3:00 pm   Teaching Ma’at in Prison  FREE*
*Free, no registration is required.
3:30 pm   Malcolm X: The Centennial. JAZZ Remembers. Session One by The Destiny Muhammad  FREE
4:00 pm   Unplug & Play Collective: No Phone Zone Hangout (SF)  FREE*
*$15 suggested donation but no one turned away for lack of funds
4:20 pm   Free “Regae Sundays” at Golden Gate Park  FREE
6:00 pm   Bazaar Writers Salon  FREE
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   Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (May 4)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Must arrive 30 minutes early for guaranteed entry. All shows are 18 & over with valid photo ID. Like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum.
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
7:00 pm   SF’s Star Wars Comedy Night (May the 4th Be With You)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 50
8:00 pm   SF’s World Premiere Variety Show “Due to an Unforeseen Apocalypse…” Live (May 3-4)  $20*
*$20-$40 Sliding scale (NTAFLOF)
11:59 pm   Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower | 2025  FREE
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