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Cuban Art Party
San Agustín Farm Map/Guide to Flavors The Portola is full of art and culture. Only a few months back, we had our first pop-up art show and another is already in the works. But if you can’t wait to...
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Jerry Garcia Day 2013 in McLaren Park
Every year McLaren Park hosts a free concert in memory of Jerry Garcia. With a lineup of four great artists, and hosted in the fantastic outdoor stage that is the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, it is one...
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Saturday in the Park, more free music in McLaren Park
As soon as we start posting again on the Planet, we realize how much there is to do in our neighborhood. Our last post mentioned the fantastic yearly event that is Jerry Day, but of course we didn’t...
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Charity and the Jam Band free concert in McLaren Park
So much going on in the Portola and we just don’t have enough time to get it all reported on the blog. I wish I had got this out earlier, but today there is a free concert taking place in McLaren...
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Free Reggae, Blues & Alt Country concert in McLaren Park this Saturday
As part of the “Saturday in the Park” free music promotion in McLaren Park, this weekend we see a line up of three artists. This Saturday the park’s Jerry Garcia Amphitheater you will be able to see...
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Kids Rock Bands hit McLaren Park this Saturday
Phew, it seems like every weekend in McLaren Park there is something great going on. This Saturday is the continuation of the free music events taking place at the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater. This time...
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Charity and the JAMBand hits McLaren park this month
McLaren Park is awesome. Period. It’s the second largest park in the city of San Francisco and in the middle it has the most amazing outdoor stage for music and theater events. For the past few years...
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Free concerts in McLaren Park, Aug and Oct
Once again the Portola is going to be treated to some superb free music by way of the Saturday in the Park series of concerts. These will be held in the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater which is easily...
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Hawaiian, Chinese, Latin and Italian music night this Friday at the next...
You cannot think of art in the Portola without thinking of the awesome Kate Connell and Oscar Melara. They both are key contributors to artwork around the neighborhood and are part of many art events...
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Acoustic Soul Fest success in McLaren Park free concert series
Well this weekend the Portola Planet editor had a 7 year old’s birthday party to attend and our senior journalist, Alex Hobbs, is roughing it in Africa. So we were unable to make the wonderful start to...
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Free concert in McLaren Park – Flavor of the South Side
This Saturday we once again see yet another free concert hosted in McLaren Park! Saturday in the Park – McLaren features free, family-friendly performances that showcase local talent. Each concert...
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Live Music Thursdays Comes To The Brewery
With arts and performance spaces disappearing around the city, a new one has just bucked that trend by arriving in the Portola After a long wait, F.D.R. has finally received their live performance...
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Happy St. Patty’s Day, Music & Food Pop-Up Tonight At F.D.R.
Looking for somewhere local to wear your green tonight? F.D.R. is having a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration today starting at 3pm and going to 11 pm. Here are the details: We’ll be tapping our...
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Live Music Every Thursday At The Brewery -First April Show Tonight
With only hours to spare, here is tonight’s musical act at the Brewery. We have received word that performances are booked through June and we will release a full list when available.If you haven’t...
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April Music Lineup: F.D.R.’s Live Music Thursdays
Killer Caribou playing last month at F.D.R. Here is your April music lineup at F.D.R. on San Bruno Ave. Every Thursday they will be featuring a local band with no cover (but tips encouraged)! Parts...
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May Thursday Night Music Lineup: Never A Cover, Always A Great Band!
Portola artist, Lisa Magruder, takes her sketch pad to FDR most Thursdays and lets the music inspire her. Last month she sketched the New Orleans style Jazz Band “Parts & Labor” at FDR and gifted...
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San Francisco’s Other Bluegrass Festival Is Today In McLaren
Missed Hardly Strictly or just didn’t get enough of it last weekend? Well this McLaren Park concert is just the ticket – free ticket at that – to solve all of those problems. We are told that the...
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New monthly Friday night swing dance parties!
If you are a swing dancer, or you’re interested in learning, there’s a new community dance party you should definitely know about. It begins with a 30 minute lesson at 8:30pm, and then the dance begins...
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Jerry Garcia Amphitheater hopping in September!
If you’re looking for some weekend outdoor shows to enjoy during our traditional late summer warmth, look no further than the Portola’s backyard in September! The Jerry Garcia amphitheater in beautiful...
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