Free Things to Do in San Francisco

Here’s one that is new to me, that I read about in the Chronicle:

The San Francisco Chamber Orchestra, which puts on free concerts year round, is presenting “Leading Ladies,” a performance of Handel, Mozart, Valerie Coleman, Gershwin, and Haydn.

What:

From the Orchestra’s web site:

The mission of the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra is to bring the immediacy and intimacy of music for small orchestra and chamber ensemble to audiences of all ages by presenting classical, contemporary, and commissioned works as well as to educate and enlighten the next generation of music lovers through outreach programs.

When and Where: Monday, December 29, 2008, at 7 PM, with a pre-concert talk at 6:30, at the Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness Avenue.

Totally free? Yes, although priority seating is given to members, and in the past, this particular concert, their most popular of the year, has “sold out.” It sounds as if it is the New Year’s Eve performance (in Berkeley) that is the most crowded, though, and that you will be able to get into this one in SF if you get there early.

For more info: Leading Ladies, SF Chamber Orchestra