Walking into Stern Grove is like passing through a portal into another time and place. Well, that sounds a little dramatic, but it's a trip to be standing on a busy San Francisco street and then, walking down a path, in the matter of a few minutes descending into a forest of shady, fragrant eucalyptus trees. If you didn't know it was there, you could walk right by and never even realize there was a huge concert venue in the woods right next to you. Every summer SF is blessed with a series of free Sunday shows featuring world class acts. Aimee Mann is opening this season. Make sure to get there early for good seats, since the diehard fans pack their serious picnics and get out there with plenty of time to spare to make a day of it. If you want one of those very exclusive looking picnic tables, all you have to do is call Monday morning, a week before the show. If you're one of the first 30 or so to get through, you can reserve the table for free and be the envy of the entire grove.
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