Then and Now

‘Then and Now:’ Stern Grove Concerts

Above: This photo shows Stern Grove just before a concert in 1939. This was the festival’s second year running. Photo courtesy of a private collector/Western Neighborhoods Project/OpenSFHistory.

Below: The Stern Grove Festival has grown much since its origins. This month, its season begins on June 14 with Peter Cat Recording Co. Free concerts will run every Sunday throughout the summer, leading up to its “Big Picnic Weekend” on Aug. 15-16, featuring performances by Public Enemy and Al Green. Enter the ticket lottery at sterngrove.org. Photo by Megan Robertson.

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