Free theatre at Jerry Garcia Amphitheater starts on Labor Day weekend.


For twelve years free Shakespeare in the Park and summer camps have been held in McLaren Park’s Jerry Garcia Amphitheater. Come and enjoy any of this year’s performances of The Tempest—Aug 31, Sep 1-2, and 7-8.

We hope you’ll join a bunch of Sunnyside neighbors led by Ray Kutz and Jennifer Heggie at the Sep 2 Opening show.

The Tempest: Presented by San Francisco Shakespeare Festival 

“Ridiculous, relatable ‘Tempest’shows S.F. Shakes at its best”– Lily Janiak, SF Chronicle

  • 42nd year of Free Shakes / 12th season at McLaren
  • Live percussion creating spell-casting ‘island beats’
  • Colorful festive ‘character defining costumes’ 
  • Fun for all ages
  • Talented cast creates relatable characters
  • Music!

Where: Jerry Garcia Amphitheater – 40 John F. Shelley Drive, SF
Take the MUNI #29 or drive (parking available in lot or on Shelley Drive.)

When:

  1. Saturday, August 31 at 2:00 pm (Preview)
  2. Sunday, September 1 at 2:00 pm (Preview)
  3. Monday (Labor Day), September 2 at 2:00 pm (Opening)
    Join other Sunnyside Neighbors who will be attending this show!
  4. Saturday, September 7 at 2:00 pm
  5. Sunday, September 8 at 2:00 pm

Food: Bring a picnic or food to share with your friends and family. There will be no food concessions at these performances.

Venue Details