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Summer Sights and Sounds!

Let Classical California KDFC help you discover the best things to SEE and HEAR this Summer! From amazing exhibitions to iconic musical events, we’ll help you take in the well-known as well as lesser known hidden gems in our home state of California!

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The Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England
Legion of Honor | Now through September 24

The Legion of Honor is the sole West Coast venue for the first major exhibition of Tudor portraiture, textiles, sculpture, silver, jewelry, and manuscripts in the United States. The exhibition follows the development of the arts in England from Henry VII’s seizure of the throne in 1485 to the death of his granddaughter Elizabeth I in 1603. Complete details and tickets at famsf.org

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Summer with the Symphony – The San Francisco Symphony
San Francisco Symphony | Now through August 5

Join the San Francisco Symphony for a season of music that’s as colorful, vibrant and thrilling as summer in San Francisco! SUMMER with the SYMPHONY! From the 4th of July spectacular to a Sound of Music Sing-A-Long. From the Frost Amphitheater to Davies Symphony Hall, experience the sounds and excitement of a summer with the San Francisco Symphony! Complete details and tickets at sfsymphony.org

Carmel Bach Festival
July 15 – July 29

Experience the joy of classical music during The Carmel Bach Festival’s 86th season – running July 15 – July 29. Enjoy exciting orchestra and chorale concerts, chamber music recitals, free pre-concert talks, open masterclasses, and more, all taking place at several Carmel, Monterey, and Pebble Beach venues. With more than 50 events to choose from, there is something for everyone! Check out the full lineup of concerts and learn more about the Festival at www.bachfestival.org.