Golden Gate Park Band: Juneteenth and Father’s Day! June 21, 2026 @ 1:00 pm

[Joelle Kenealey]

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View in browser CALENDAR MEET THE MUSICIANS SUPPORT THE BAND Juneteenth and Father’s Day Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Spreckels Temple of Music 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DriveSan Francisco, CA, 94118 Celebrate a joyful afternoon of music honoring both Juneteenth and Father’s Day as the Golden Gate Park Band brings a program filled with soul, rhythm, and American musical heritage to the Bandshell. This year the "The Sistas,” a trio from Lorraine Hansberry Theatre’s Soulful Christmas choir will join the band to perform their special blend of Gospel, R&B, and the Great American Songbook. Featuring Yvonne Cobbs, Robin Hodge-Williams, and Mary Williams, they showcase the richness and resilience of Black music. The program includes Lift Every Voice and Sing—a historic selection they previously performed at the San Francisco Golden Gate Park dedication. This powerful concert honors freedom, fathers, and the enduring legacy of Black artistry through song. Band selections will celebrate the music of Black composers and performers highlighting their profound influence on the soundtrack of America and the world, including the irresistible grooves of Stevie Wonder, the timeless brilliance of Ray Charles, the Ragtime sparkle of Scott Joplin, a heartfelt tribute to Louis Armstrong, and the uplifting contemporary energy of Katahj Copley. The event celebrates freedom, family, and the enduring joy of live music. Bring your father, bring your friends, and join us for an inspiring afternoon beneath the trees in Golden Gate Park.  Enjoy a great free family friendly concert and bask in a beautiful summer day in one of the most spectacular settings in San Francisco. Bring a picnic or purchase a great meal from one of the food trucks behind the bandshell and bask in a visual and musical treat.  There is ADA parking behind the bandshell, and many public transportation options to get to the concert. Please share this email with a friend! VIEW THE FULL PROGRAM Support a Living Piece of San Francisco’s Musical History For over a century, the Golden Gate Park Band has filled San Francisco with free, world-class music — a tradition made possible by listeners like you. Sponsored in part by the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department and the San Francisco Grants for the Arts, the Band still depends on community generosity for over half of our budget. Your donation helps sustain professional musicians, expand programming, and keep this treasured cultural tradition free for all. Help us keep the music playing. We need Four hundred donors to contribute at least $250 to meet our goals for this season, but any amount is appreciated. Become part of the tradition. HELP SUPPORT THE BAND Golden Gate Park Band P.O. Box 15904 San Francisco, CA 94115 You received this email because you signed up for our newsletters online or at an event.  The Golden Gate Park Band is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, proudly partnering with the Recreation & Park Department of San Francisco. Donations to the Golden Gate Park Band fund are tax-deductible. Golden Gate Park Band is a certified Legacy Business with the City and County of San Francisco and has met the application criteria established by Section 2A.242 of the San Francisco Administrative Code for the Legacy Business Registry. The Legacy Business Program acknowledges that longstanding, community-serving establishments are valuable cultural assets and the "soul of the city," and their preservation is critical to maintaining the unique character of San Francisco.