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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cem>Updated 2 p.m. Tuesday\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/beyonce-renaissance-tour/\">Beyoncé is bringing her Renaissance World Tour\u003c/a> — her first solo tour in over six years, dedicated to her album of the same name — to the Bay Area, with a one-night stop at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Wednesday, August 30. (The \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@big_bey1981/video/7272752077766544682?_r=1&_t=8fFSc12Emcg\">city has named the singer honorary mayor for the day\u003c/a> to celebrate the concert. Beyoncé is even getting the key to the city.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you’re attending Beyoncé’s Renaissance show, \u003ca href=\"https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2023/06/live-music-prices-tickets-economy/674573/\">you almost certainly spent a good amount of money on tickets\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/hunteryharris/status/1593359272016060417\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Perhaps you’ll be spending even more simply getting to the Renaissance show, if you’re traveling to the South Bay from out of town — and you may be looking for a game plan for parking and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11956083/taylor-swift-levis-stadium-eras-santa-clara-tickets\">getting in and out of the crowded, hectic stadium\u003c/a> as painlessly as possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED’s got you. Including \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">the specific wisdom of folks on Reddit\u003c/a> about this topic, our guide is divided into sections for logistics, alternative events and the vast history behind this album. Keep checking this guide for updates — and\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium\"> stay tuned to the Levi’s Stadium Twitter account\u003c/a> for any last-minute alerts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumparking\">What parking is available at Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#whattimeisbeyonce\">What time does Beyoncé’s show start in Santa Clara? \u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumbagpolicy\">What is the bag policy at \u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumbagpolicy\">Levi’s Stadium\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumbagpolicy\">? Can I bring a phone charger?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumbart\">How can I get to Levi’s Stadium on public transit?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumtailgate\">Is tailgating at the Beyoncé concert allowed?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#beyoncesantaclaratickets\">Can I still buy a ticket for Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour in Santa Clara?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#beyoncepartiesbayarea\">Where can I find Renaissance-themed parties in the Bay to celebrate the legacy of Black queer dance music?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>But first, let’s get the most important thing out of the way:\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Don’t let the Bay Area down during the ‘mute challenge’\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>At every concert, Beyoncé sings the track “Energy” from her latest album Renaissance. About a minute into the song, she sings: \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/O9rk6ldyFkA?t=53\">“Big wave in the room, the crowd gon’ move / Look around, everybody on mute.”\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/atlanta-new-winner-of-beyonce-everybody-on-mute-war-after-first-show-in-atlanta\">She and her dancers then pause and put their fingers over their lips\u003c/a>. The audience then is supposed to be statue-still and quiet with her.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/codydonair/status/1690225678598144000\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/RenaissanceWT/status/1688536247445151744\">Atlanta and DC have been noted winners of the challenge\u003c/a>. Let’s get the Bay Area up there too — practice at home, if you need to.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/beyonceaccess/status/1693441971677782505?s=21&t=6Ki10OUXjH96BfOtUlAOmg\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"whattimeisbeyonce\">\u003c/a>When does the Renaissance show start at Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>There is no opener — it is all Beyoncé for around two-and-a-half hours. (Although you may get a cameo at some point during the show from \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@logandew31/video/7266293265333325099\">11-year-old Blue Ivy Carter.\u003c/a>)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The show itself starts at 8 p.m. Pacific Time, but it varies when Beyoncé actually shows up on stage. However KQED staffers who have attended previous shows at the stadium advise that fans get to the venue early.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/beyonce-renaissance-tour/\">Levi’s Stadium\u003c/a>, the parking lot opens at 3 p.m. The gate opens at 6 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There will be a merch outside in Red Lot 1, opening at 1 p.m. Wednesday until the end of the concert.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>City officials \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/22/curfew-for-beyonce-show-at-levis-stadium-gets-pushed-back-one-hour/\">have extended its curfew for the show, allowing it to go on until 11 p.m.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you don’t mind spoilers, you can\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7A1M8FjAbfMXbJH0Q1KFdD\"> view a playlist of the songs Beyoncé is expected to sing at the concert ahead of time\u003c/a>. But you may get some surprises — the artist pulled out “Thique,” “All Up In Your Mind,” and “Drunk in Love” for her Atlanta show (\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/B7Album/status/1691287228696158208\">the first time since her first show in Europe\u003c/a>.) However, she hasn’t played the songs since (prompting some fans to bring “Justice 4 for Thique” signs to the concert.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2li8I8IVn0\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How should I dress for Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Be sure to \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.35&lon=-121.96\">check the weather forecast before heading to Santa Clara\u003c/a> and dress for a hot, dry day. Wear sunscreen and drink lots of water. You can bring sealed plastic water bottles and reusable transparent water bottles into the stadium. Levi’s is an open stadium, meaning it will likely cool down at night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumbagpolicy\">Levi’s Stadium’s bag policy and the list of banned items \u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>KQED has \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11878134/bay-area-heat-wave-how-to-stay-safe-during-dangerously-hot-weather\">a thorough guide on how to stay safe during a heat wave\u003c/a>, if there is one that week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Go all-out for your outfit on this night — and if you are particularly stylish, you might be featured in \u003ca href=\"https://tour.beyonce.com/rwt/detroit/\">the photos on Beyoncé’s official tour website\u003c/a>. (Although KQED staff members emphasize wearing comfortable footwear. You’ll likely be waiting in long lines to get in, for concessions, merchandise, and then on your feet throughout the entire performance.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Beyoncé is asking fans to wear silver and chrome for this show as a birthday wish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Beyoncé requests silver and chrome fashions to celebrate Virgo season and “the last month” of The \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/RENAISSANCEWorldTour?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RENAISSANCEWorldTour\u003c/a>. 🪩 \u003ca href=\"https://t.co/sBKOqOWhte\">pic.twitter.com/sBKOqOWhte\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>— BEYONCÉ LEGION (@BeyLegion) \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/BeyLegion/status/1694199294629191852?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2023\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>Common accessories include a disco cowboy hat, like Beyoncé dons on the Renaissance cover. You can find versions of this hat online — after all, \u003ca href=\"https://www.billboard.com/shop/beyonce-disco-cowboy-hat-where-to-buy-renaissance-tour-1235302136/\">Beyoncé’s stylist found the original hat on Etsy\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And you might want to bring a portable paper cooling fan for the Beyoncé concert, \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3WqRPM6M0A\">especially for her song Heated.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@trinityestelle3/video/7262544964779855150\" data-video-id=\"7262544964779855150\">\n\u003csection>\u003ca title=\"@trinityestelle3\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@trinityestelle3?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@trinityestelle3\u003c/a> She was a fast learner! Counting down the minutes 🫡 \u003ca title=\"heatedfanclicks\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/heatedfanclicks?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#heatedfanclicks\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"fyp\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#fyp\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"beyonce\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/beyonce?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#beyonce\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"renaissanceworldtour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/renaissanceworldtour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#renaissanceworldtour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"♬ original sound - trin w\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7262544984254139182?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">♬ original sound – trin w\u003c/a>\u003c/section>\n\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>[tiktok]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@renaissancefan\">There are fan-made fans on TikTok\u003c/a>, and some fans have been decorating their own — just make sure your fan can open and close easily.\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@ajadang/video/7242360859001965866\" data-video-id=\"7242360859001965866\">\n\u003csection>\u003ca title=\"@ajadang\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@ajadang?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@ajadang\u003c/a> Replying to @Violet Banks he needs to stick to the small fan… @Brian Puspos \u003ca title=\"renaissancetour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/renaissancetour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#renaissancetour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"renaissance\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/renaissance?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#renaissance\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"beyoncechallenge\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/beyoncechallenge?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#beyoncechallenge\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"beyoncerenaissance\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/beyoncerenaissance?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#beyoncerenaissance\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"screammovie\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/screammovie?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#screammovie\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"♬ HEATED - Beyoncé\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/music/HEATED-7125598550062270466?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">♬ HEATED – Beyoncé\u003c/a>\u003c/section>\n\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>[tiktok]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"levisstadiumbagpolicy\">\u003c/a>What’s the Levi’s Stadium bag policy?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/bagpolicy/\">Levi’s Stadium does not allow non-transparent bags\u003c/a> — meaning any bag you bring must be:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Clear (i.e., transparent, so the contents within can be clearly seen).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>No bigger than 12 x 6 inches.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The only exception to that “clear bag” rule is for clutches — meaning you can bring a clutch with a shoulder or a wrist strap that’s not transparent, but has to be smaller than 4.5 x 6.5 inches. There is no bag check service.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956137\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1779px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956137\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy.jpg\" alt=\"An illustration of the different types of bags approved for entry into Levi's stadium.\" width=\"1779\" height=\"1096\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy.jpg 1779w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-800x493.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-1020x628.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-160x99.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-1536x946.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1779px) 100vw, 1779px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Levi’s Stadium’s list of approved bags for entry. \u003ccite>(levisstadium.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Here are some more \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1684715797527371776?s=20\">things you cannot bring to Levi’s stadium\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Cans, glass bottles, thermoses, non-transparent water bottles that are not plastic and not sealed.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">Signs over 11 x 17 inches.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">Banners and poles.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">“Professional” cameras, video, and audio recording equipment (lights and tripods are also not allowed).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Glow sticks.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Selfie sticks.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Backpacks.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>What else can you bring to Levi’s Stadium? These items include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Sealed plastic water bottles and reusable transparent water bottles.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Blankets.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Seat cushions.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Diaper bags (if you’re accompanying a child).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Binoculars.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>As for phone chargers, if you remember Levi’s Stadium initially stating that battery packs with portable external phone chargers would not be permitted at the Taylor Swift Eras show, that decision was reversed the day of the first show. “We are allowing portable phone chargers as long as they are about the same size as a phone,” a spokesperson told KQED by email. “In other words, as long as it isn’t a massive battery pack for a computer or professional camera. Portable phone chargers with USB cables ARE allowed.” We’ll watch for confirmation that this indeed holds true for Beyoncé’s show.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levi’s Stadium says that\u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/\"> phone charging stations are also available at all Guest Service Stations\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How do I know if I’ve got a good seat?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you are anxious about anything obscuring your sight of the stage or how you want to get to your seat fast, you can \u003ca href=\"http://levisstadium.io-media.com/web/index.html\">check out the view from your seat using Levi’s Stadium’s Virtual Venue map\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://seatgeek.com/venues/levi-s-stadium/seating-chart/views\">Seatgeek\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://aviewfrommyseat.com/venue/Levi%27s+Stadium/seating/concert/\">A View From My Seat\u003c/a> also are good resources for this.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956144\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956144\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial phot of a huge stadium, overlaid with graphics illustrating different seating.\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1237\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-800x521.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-1020x664.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-160x104.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-1536x1000.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can look at where your seat is on the Levi’s Stadium site. \u003ccite>(levistadium.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>What should I know about accessibility at Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Levi’s Stadium has an \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/guest-services/ada-services/\">online guide to their accessible services\u003c/a>, which includes information about accessible seating and companion seats, bathroom services, elevator facilities and how to request access to closed captioning.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levi’s says that any wheelchair services should be requested in advance when applicable by emailing mobilityservices@levisstadium.com or calling (408) 579-4610 with your requests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for information about \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/ada-parking/\">accessible parking and drop-off at Levi’s Stadium\u003c/a>. The headline: Red Lot 1 is the place to park but is on a first-come first-serve basis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"levisstadiumparking\">\u003c/a>What should I know about parking at and near Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>At the time of publication, \u003ca href=\"https://www.ticketmaster.com/beyonce-parking-santa-clara-california-08-30-2023/event/1C005E23A8F2343F\">you can still buy parking tickets at Levi’s Stadium officially\u003c/a>, for around $50. (At this stage pre-show, all official parking for Levi’s Stadium’s last huge show — Taylor Swift’s two-night Eras tour — was already sold out, so you may consider acting fast.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/ada-parking/\">Accessible parking information can be found on the Levi’s Stadium site.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can check \u003ca href=\"https://www.parkwhiz.com/levi-s-stadium-parking/?daily=1\">independent services like ParkWhiz\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://spothero.com/\">SpotHero\u003c/a> for non-stadium parking spots nearby, although these will likely still be a long walk — almost a mile — to the stadium. If you’re doing this, be sure to map the route using a tool like Google Maps, to make sure you know how long you have to walk and the shortest route to do so. \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">Some of your walk will be on a gravel path\u003c/a>, which can be hard on the feet. \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">Reddit users advised that there may be pedicabs\u003c/a> around to take you to the stadium.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What about using rideshare services like Uber or Lyft to get to or from Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>We should note that \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">Reddit users actually recommended against using rideshares\u003c/a>, saying that the wait time for one is long and expensive. However, if you are planning on getting an Uber or Lyft, you should be dropped off for the show “curbside on Great America Parkway, between Tasman Drive and Old Glory Lane,” according to the Levi’s Stadium website.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you are taking a rideshare out of the stadium after the show ends, exit Gates A, B or F to get picked up at Red Lot 7. (Due to surge pricing, it will likely be expensive to get an Uber out the stadium.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>I’m dropping off and picking up somebody. Where should I go?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Levi’s Stadium has \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/parking/\">pickup and drop-off locations on their site for different types of vehicles. \u003c/a>For Taylor Swift’s recent Eras Tour at the same venue, officials at Levi’s Stadium provided \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/#parent\">a Special Parent Pick-Up zone,\u003c/a> located on Great America Parkway by Tasman Drive and Old Glory Lane for drop-off and then on Patrick Henry Drive for pickup. We’ll update this guide when more details are released for the Renaissance Tour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/ada-parking/\">Accessible drop-off, with wheelchair assistance available\u003c/a>, is at Patrick Henry Drive and Great America Parkway. Accessible pick-up is at Red Lot 7. Guests can head to Gate C’s mobility services to get transportation to Red Lot 7\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"levisstadiumbart\">\u003c/a>How to take public transit to the Beyoncé concert\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Public transit schedules can always be subject to change. Check the timings for your route on the day of the show itself, and be sure of your very last service home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail and bus\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED staffers highly recommend taking the VTA light rail to the venue itself. And if you’re taking a connecting transit service to VTA, keep reading for details of timings and additional services.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956139\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1469\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-800x619.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-1020x789.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-160x124.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-1536x1188.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is a VTA stop on the North side of the stadium, called the Great America Station. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/getting-here/public-transportation/\">Routers are “scheduled daily to and from Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Milpitas, San José, Santa Clara, and Campbell.”\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/go/events/levis-stadium\">See the VTA schedule.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/trip-planner\">You can schedule this journey out on the VTA’s site\u003c/a> by toggling to the “Trip Planner” tab.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to the VTA, there will be 30% more passenger capacity for the night. The release said that the VTA, BART and Caltrain will be in communication to prevent fans from being stranded.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Extra service to the stadium will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, throughout the light rail system. Extra bus service will be on standby to supplement light rail if needed. After the concert, VTA will run light rail trains continuously until all passengers are cleared from the Great America light rail station,” the release reads.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Passengers connecting to BART should take the VTA Orange Line to the Milpitas Transit Center no later than 11:15 p.m. to make their connection to BART’s last regular service leaving at 11:51 p.m. In addition, BART will run two limited stop trains from Milpitas at 12:30 a.m. and will serve only the following East Bay stations: Bay Fair, MacArthur, Pleasant Hill, and El Cerrito del Norte.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11956083/taylor-swift-levis-stadium-eras-santa-clara-tickets\">Taylor Swift Eras tour last month\u003c/a>, VTA’s spokesperson recommended people driving to the Milpitas Transit Center to pay for \u003ca href=\"https://vta.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal\">parking permits online\u003c/a> or by \u003ca href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/passport-parking/id501324867\">using the app\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/projects/bart-sv/phase-i/parking\">Get more information on parking at Silicon Valley BART stations\u003c/a>. The Clipper mobile app is also useful for easier VTA light rail payment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/getting-here/public-transportation/\">The VTA offers accessible cart or wheelchair services\u003c/a> from the Great America station to the Stadium’s west gate. To book these services ahead of time, call (408) 579-4610.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The VTA bus reaches the greater San José area, Mountain View, Cupertino and Sunnyvale (\u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/go/routes\">see the VTA bus schedule\u003c/a>). The buses will drop you off at either the intersection of Tasman Drive and Great America Parkway or the intersection of Tasman Drive and Calle Del Sol. Please note that accessible cart services are not available for the latter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>BART\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/\">BART’s website\u003c/a> advised fans to transfer from BART at Milpitas Station to VTA’s Orange Line and ride to VTA’s Great America Station, located on the north side of Levi’s Stadium.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There will be special services after midnight for the concert, according to BART’s spokesperson. You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2023/news20230822\">view BART’s guide to transportation for the Renaissance concert on its website\u003c/a>. Be sure to view what times the trains leave Levi’s Stadium the day of the concert.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11959383\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/BeyonceEvent-Rider-Guide-2023_Getting-To_0-800x800.png\" alt=\"BART map for the Beyoncé concert\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/BeyonceEvent-Rider-Guide-2023_Getting-To_0-800x800.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/BeyonceEvent-Rider-Guide-2023_Getting-To_0-160x160.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/BeyonceEvent-Rider-Guide-2023_Getting-To_0.png 1020w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Caltrain\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can also take Caltrain to the show, but will need to connect with the VTA light rail. \u003ca href=\"https://www.caltrain.com/location/levis-stadium\">You can get a double Caltrain pass here.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to the VTA’s email, “Caltrain connections in Mountain View will run up to 75 minutes after the concert ends.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Capitol Corridor train\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.capitolcorridor.org/blogs/get_on_board/take-the-capitol-corridor-to-see-beyonce-at-levis-stadium-on-8-30/\">Capitol Corridor is offering special hours for the Beyoncé show\u003c/a>. The Westbound Train 543 will arrive at Levi’s Stadium at 5:05 p.m. Eastbound Train 550 will depart the station at 11:59 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Ticketed passengers should give themselves at least 15 minutes to get to the station after the concert,” the release reads. “For the return trip, please make your way close to the exit doors prior to the arrival at the next station. Trains do not remain in the station for long, so you will need to be ready to offboard upon arrival at your destination.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you are a regular user of the train, Capitol Corridor’s news release advises people to\u003ca href=\"https://www.capitolcorridor.org/blogs/get_on_board/train-service-adjustments-for-beyonce-concert-8-30-23/\"> take an early train to avoid crowds on Trains 541 and 543\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Train 548 is CANCELLED. Passengers are advised to take Train 546 or earlier trains if you have flexibility in your schedule,” the release reads.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>ACE train\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://acerail.com/schedules/\">use the ACE train to travel to Santa Clara\u003c/a> from Stockton, Lathrop/Manteca, Tracy, Vasco, Livermore, Pleasanton and Fremont.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Biking\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Not quite public transportation, but there are also \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-for-bike-parking-taylor-swift-concert-at-levis-stadium-2-days-tickets-532608084117?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">bike valets from the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition\u003c/a> (\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-for-bike-parking-taylor-swift-concert-at-levis-stadium-2-days-tickets-532608084117?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">who are looking for volunteers\u003c/a>). However, as one Reddit user informed us, \u003ca href=\"https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/public-works/engineering/traffic-engineering/bicyclist-and-pedestrian-detour-on-event-days\">the bike trail is often closed during busy events like game days\u003c/a> so don’t assume you’ll be able to use this trail to reach Levi’s Stadium on the nights of the shows.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bike parking opens at 3 p.m. and is located at Dignity Health Gate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Private shuttle\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You could consider looking into a private ride or shuttle to and from Levi’s Stadium, especially if there’s a large group of you going.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mride.com/event\">Private M Ride round-trip shuttles\u003c/a> are offered to Levi’s Stadium from Westwood, a venue in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Prepare for a super-crowded stadium experience\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://wjla.com/news/local/beyonce-fans-renaissance-tour-describe-chaos-danger-concert-severe-weather-lightning-leads-crowd-fedex-field-washington-commanders-shelter-in-place-safety-heat-exhaustion\">Beyoncé’s Renaissance show at FedEx Field in Maryland saw large crowds pushed together\u003c/a> when \u003ca href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/08/06/beyonce-concert-storm-delay/\">fans were asked to shelter in place after lightning was reported in the area\u003c/a>, with ABC7 News reporting that \u003ca href=\"https://wjla.com/news/local/beyonce-fans-renaissance-tour-describe-chaos-danger-concert-severe-weather-lightning-leads-crowd-fedex-field-washington-commanders-shelter-in-place-safety-heat-exhaustion\">some fans had to be treated for heat exhaustion\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s no shame in getting a little antsy in big crowds like this — in a packed stadium, it’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed. \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">Read NPR’s full guide on what to do if you find yourself caught in a crowd crush.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to Mehdi Moussaïd, a research scientist in Berlin who studies crowd behavior, \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">rely on your instincts and senses if you feel like the crowd is getting too dense\u003c/a>. If you get stuck in a crush, move with the crowd and put your arms out in front of your chest and hold them there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In this position, you would have some space, just a little bit, to push for half a centimeter or just 1 centimeter — enough for you to keep breathing,” Moussaïd told NPR in 2022. “It’s not going to be comfortable. You’re going to be feeling really bad, but at least you’ll survive.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What to know about using the bathroom at the Beyoncé show\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/\">find all of the bathroom locations at Levi’s Stadium here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Try to head to the bathroom before the show, but one KQED staffer recommended that you also sift through the playlist and see if there is a song you may be comfortable ducking out of to run to the restroom.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"beyoncesantaclaratickets\">\u003c/a>Can I still get a ticket for Beyoncé at Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ticketmaster.com/beyonce-renaissance-world-tour-santa-clara-california-08-30-2023/event/1C005E3AD45076FE?CAMEFROM=CFC_49ERS_WEB_LS_EVENTPAGE\">Tickets for Beyoncé’s Santa Clara Renaissance show are still being offered on Ticketmaster\u003c/a>, which is the most official way to secure your seat at the Beyoncé show. You can also \u003ca href=\"https://www.stubhub.com/beyonce-santa-clara-tickets-8-30-2023/event/151441642/?quantity=2\">find Renaissance resales on sites like StubHub\u003c/a>. You can also look for better deals and seats on Facebook marketplace resales and Eventbrite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Walk-up tickets may also be available at the Visa Box Office.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://abc7news.com/taylor-swift-scams-concert-tickets-better-business-bureau/13474055/\">The Better Businesses Bureau (BBB) issued a warning about resale scams\u003c/a> during Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, with many people discovering after sending the money through apps like Venmo or Zelle that these “tickets” never existed. Check out the person’s profile and their past posting history to see if it seems real. And \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/28902-bbb-scam-alert-spot-the-scam-before-paying-big-bucks-for-taylor-swift-tickets\">if you do choose to buy a resale, use your credit card,\u003c/a> says the BBB. This at least provides some protection for you if the deal was fake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you are getting a resale from a friend, make sure you call your friend directly — to make sure someone isn’t impersonating them online.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"levisstadiumtailgate\">\u003c/a>Can I tailgate at Levi’s Stadium if I didn’t get tickets?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Levi’s is an open stadium, and many on social media report that the noise leaks out if you’re nearby. But a Levi’s Stadium spokesperson wrote to KQED in an email that tailgating is not permitted (as per its policy on all concerts.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tasman Drive “will be closed starting at 9:30am on 8/30. This is the same policy we use for any weekday event at the stadium,” the spokesperson wrote.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The question of tailgating caused some back-and-forth during the Taylor Swift concert last month. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/\">Levi’s Stadium usually allows tailgating for football games for ticketed fans\u003c/a>, as long as the party is wrapped up by kick-off. But Levi’s — in an email to KQED as well as \u003ca href=\"https://web.archive.org/web/20230726203720/https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/\">a notice addressing tailgating on its website on July 26\u003c/a> — heavily discouraged fans \u003ca href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/music/2023/05/15/taylor-swift-eras-tour-parking-lot/\">without tickets from showing up during the Eras tour\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A spokesperson told KQED in an email, “Tailgating is prohibited for the Taylor Swift concerts and there will be no designated viewing areas outside of Levi’s Stadium. Fans without event tickets will not be allowed to enter stadium parking lots, and should not plan to gather outside the stadium.” \u003ca href=\"https://web.archive.org/web/20230726203720/https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/\">Levi’s Stadium’s security information confirmed this seeming ban on tailgating on its website\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/taylor-swift-santa-clara-tailgate-18262219.php\">Santa Clara Councilmember Kathy Watanabe criticized the stadium for the move.\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/\">However, Levi’s Stadium then \u003cem>removed\u003c/em> its strict notice on tailgating\u003c/a> from its Eras Tour release, and issued \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/levisstadium/status/1684711680377307136?s=11&t=1XnM9o3OuyNtfSPYu_INTw\">a more subdued tweet asking fans to just avoid overcrowding\u003c/a> the surrounding areas of the stadium. (\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/sfchronicle/status/1685176674856603648?s=21&t=6Ki10OUXjH96BfOtUlAOmg\">Fans did end up showing up\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Parking lot parties aren’t a new phenomenon — especially at Levi’s Stadium. In 2015, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/10794116/hey-deadheads-heres-your-guide-to-great-america\">Grateful Dead fans gathered in the shared lot with the Great America amusement park\u003c/a> (and even caught a few rides.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So whatever you do — just make sure to \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/codydonair/status/1690225678598144000\">stay quiet during the mute challenge.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"beyoncepartiesbayarea\">\u003c/a>The ‘Bey’ Area — aka, the Beyoncé events to attend whether you got a ticket or not\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>(Yes, we know “Bey” doesn’t rhyme with Bay.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://crybaby.live/event-details/13458018/a-renaissance-day-party-presented-by-les-play-house-make-room/#\">Crybaby in Oakland is throwing a Renaissance party\u003c/a> before the concert on August 27.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kevin-aviance-the-cvnty-ball-tour-renaissance-afterparty-tickets-694212818227?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">Oasis is throwing an after-party the night of the concert\u003c/a> on August 30.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safada-a-celebration-of-beyonce-and-renaissance-world-tour-tickets-697131538197?aff=erelexpmlt\">Oasis is also celebrating Renaissance and the Beyoncé tour\u003c/a> on September 1.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>And if you’re feeling daring, you can \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dance-for-you-7-week-chair-dance-class-to-beyonces-hit-then-perform-tickets-689651826177?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">learn Beyoncé chair choreography\u003c/a> and, after seven weeks, be a part of a nightclub performance for friends.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Celebrate the Bay Area’s own Black queer history (whether you got a Renaissance ticket or not)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Beyoncé’s Renaissance is, above all else, \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2022/07/29/1114613243/beyonces-new-album-renaissance-pays-homage-to-black-queer-music-history\">a tribute to Black queer and trans music history \u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"https://www.out.com/music/2022/7/29/beyonces-renaissance-honors-ballrooms-queer-trans-pioneers\">the ballroom scene\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-books-music/a40755552/who-was-beyonces-uncle-johnny/\">The record is dedicated to her Uncle Johnny\u003c/a>, who Beyoncé said introduced her to the music that inspired the album.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/abcnewslive/status/1598494238886760448\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Vulture podcaster — and former host of \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510317/its-been-a-minute\">NPR’s podcast It’s Been a Minute\u003c/a> — Sam Sanders breaks down the references and musicology behind Beyoncé’s album with Charlie Harding in \u003ca href=\"https://switchedonpop.com/episodes/beyonce-renaissance-sam-sanders\">this episode of Switched On Pop\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sanders said Beyoncé and her team “have done a lot of research or done a lot of reading and have found these pockets of culture that are very niche. And then found a way to put them into songs that still feel effortlessly Beyoncé. It doesn’t sound like she is trying these skins on and not getting it right. It sounds good.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/program/pride-as-protest\">The Bay Area has a part in this dazzling history\u003c/a>, which KQED’s Nastia Voynovskaya featured in a panel called “Mighty Real” with local figureheads Tita Aida, Steve Fabus, DJ Black and David Harness.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh6rnMO_kxI\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can also check out San Francisco’s all-Black drag show Reparations, which has a monthly showing at Oasis. Formed in response to the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor by police, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13899312/all-black-drag-show-reparations-moves-from-the-internet-to-oasis\">Reparations’ host Nicki Jizz told KQED that the show “is not just a fad\u003c/a>. This is not just a summer thing. This is a forever thing. We need to support Black arts every day.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The next shows are on September 8, featuring \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reparations-w-kornbread-jete-tickets-700540283847?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\">RuPaul’s Drag Race season 14 contestant Kornbread Jet\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reparations-w-kornbread-jete-tickets-700540283847?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\">é\u003c/a> and October 13, with \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reparations-w-lala-ri-tickets-700546703047?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\">Lala Ri of \u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reparations-w-lala-ri-tickets-700546703047?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\">RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/whitehorsebar/\">The White Horse in Oakland, “the oldest operating gay bar in the nation” according to its Instagram\u003c/a>, is Black-owned and hosts DJs, drag shows, and karaoke nights.[aside postID='arts_13899312,arts_13835533,arts_13929138,news_11953672,arts_13914457' label='Related Stories to Explore']\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/wearesoulovely/\">There is also Soulovely every second Sunday in Oakland\u003c/a> — a queer, trans BIPOC day party. (\u003ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB_4zgdahRYuICzKCKV8esR4npE5uCQdz2bUD_rNZ-MKRJLQ/viewform\">They are also looking for volunteers (DOC)\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://oaklandpride.org/\">Oakland Pride is also coming up on September 9 and 10\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>San Francisco’s first Black-owned gay bar — New Eagle Creek Saloon — closed in the early ’90s. The bar was opened by Rodney Barnette, and was meant to be \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13914457/rightnowish-searching-for-a-kiki-sfs-first-black-owned-gay-bar\">an affirming space for the Black queer community\u003c/a> due to the racism he experienced when first moving to the city in 1969.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13914457/rightnowish-searching-for-a-kiki-sfs-first-black-owned-gay-bar\">“We had women DJs, which they didn’t have at that time in any of these gay bars,” Barnette told KQED’s Rightnowish podcast\u003c/a>. “They didn’t have any Black DJs. So we were able to provide the entertainment that people wanted and provide employment for talented Black people that weren’t able to express themselves in other establishments in San Francisco.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>His daughter \u003ca href=\"https://www.sadiebarnette.com/projects/\">Sadie Barnette, a local artist from Oakland, created an exhibition\u003c/a> dedicated to a recreation of the New Eagle Creek Saloon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OGltpQHmpM\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I built the glittering bar structure — glowing somewhere between a monument and an altar — as an invitation, a place to be, and an invocation,” she wrote on her website. “I did not want to make a project about the bar; I needed to make a project that was the bar, that bent space and time and reanimated the bones of the Eagle Creek in an intergenerational revival.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“So, my bar is not quiet as it honors; it is a party. It is all my friends and my dad’s people. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>Perhaps you’ll be spending even more simply getting to the Renaissance show, if you’re traveling to the South Bay from out of town — and you may be looking for a game plan for parking and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11956083/taylor-swift-levis-stadium-eras-santa-clara-tickets\">getting in and out of the crowded, hectic stadium\u003c/a> as painlessly as possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED’s got you. Including \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">the specific wisdom of folks on Reddit\u003c/a> about this topic, our guide is divided into sections for logistics, alternative events and the vast history behind this album. Keep checking this guide for updates — and\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium\"> stay tuned to the Levi’s Stadium Twitter account\u003c/a> for any last-minute alerts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumparking\">What parking is available at Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#whattimeisbeyonce\">What time does Beyoncé’s show start in Santa Clara? \u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumbagpolicy\">What is the bag policy at \u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumbagpolicy\">Levi’s Stadium\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumbagpolicy\">? Can I bring a phone charger?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumbart\">How can I get to Levi’s Stadium on public transit?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumtailgate\">Is tailgating at the Beyoncé concert allowed?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#beyoncesantaclaratickets\">Can I still buy a ticket for Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour in Santa Clara?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#beyoncepartiesbayarea\">Where can I find Renaissance-themed parties in the Bay to celebrate the legacy of Black queer dance music?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>But first, let’s get the most important thing out of the way:\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Don’t let the Bay Area down during the ‘mute challenge’\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>At every concert, Beyoncé sings the track “Energy” from her latest album Renaissance. About a minute into the song, she sings: \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/O9rk6ldyFkA?t=53\">“Big wave in the room, the crowd gon’ move / Look around, everybody on mute.”\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/atlanta-new-winner-of-beyonce-everybody-on-mute-war-after-first-show-in-atlanta\">She and her dancers then pause and put their fingers over their lips\u003c/a>. The audience then is supposed to be statue-still and quiet with her.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"whattimeisbeyonce\">\u003c/a>When does the Renaissance show start at Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>There is no opener — it is all Beyoncé for around two-and-a-half hours. (Although you may get a cameo at some point during the show from \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@logandew31/video/7266293265333325099\">11-year-old Blue Ivy Carter.\u003c/a>)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The show itself starts at 8 p.m. Pacific Time, but it varies when Beyoncé actually shows up on stage. However KQED staffers who have attended previous shows at the stadium advise that fans get to the venue early.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/beyonce-renaissance-tour/\">Levi’s Stadium\u003c/a>, the parking lot opens at 3 p.m. The gate opens at 6 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There will be a merch outside in Red Lot 1, opening at 1 p.m. Wednesday until the end of the concert.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>City officials \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/22/curfew-for-beyonce-show-at-levis-stadium-gets-pushed-back-one-hour/\">have extended its curfew for the show, allowing it to go on until 11 p.m.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you don’t mind spoilers, you can\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7A1M8FjAbfMXbJH0Q1KFdD\"> view a playlist of the songs Beyoncé is expected to sing at the concert ahead of time\u003c/a>. But you may get some surprises — the artist pulled out “Thique,” “All Up In Your Mind,” and “Drunk in Love” for her Atlanta show (\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/B7Album/status/1691287228696158208\">the first time since her first show in Europe\u003c/a>.) 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"levisstadiumbagpolicy\">\u003c/a>What’s the Levi’s Stadium bag policy?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/bagpolicy/\">Levi’s Stadium does not allow non-transparent bags\u003c/a> — meaning any bag you bring must be:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Clear (i.e., transparent, so the contents within can be clearly seen).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>No bigger than 12 x 6 inches.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The only exception to that “clear bag” rule is for clutches — meaning you can bring a clutch with a shoulder or a wrist strap that’s not transparent, but has to be smaller than 4.5 x 6.5 inches. There is no bag check service.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956137\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1779px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956137\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy.jpg\" alt=\"An illustration of the different types of bags approved for entry into Levi's stadium.\" width=\"1779\" height=\"1096\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy.jpg 1779w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-800x493.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-1020x628.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-160x99.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-1536x946.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1779px) 100vw, 1779px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Levi’s Stadium’s list of approved bags for entry. \u003ccite>(levisstadium.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Here are some more \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1684715797527371776?s=20\">things you cannot bring to Levi’s stadium\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Cans, glass bottles, thermoses, non-transparent water bottles that are not plastic and not sealed.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">Signs over 11 x 17 inches.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">Banners and poles.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">“Professional” cameras, video, and audio recording equipment (lights and tripods are also not allowed).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Glow sticks.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Selfie sticks.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Backpacks.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>What else can you bring to Levi’s Stadium? These items include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Sealed plastic water bottles and reusable transparent water bottles.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Blankets.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Seat cushions.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Diaper bags (if you’re accompanying a child).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Binoculars.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>As for phone chargers, if you remember Levi’s Stadium initially stating that battery packs with portable external phone chargers would not be permitted at the Taylor Swift Eras show, that decision was reversed the day of the first show. “We are allowing portable phone chargers as long as they are about the same size as a phone,” a spokesperson told KQED by email. “In other words, as long as it isn’t a massive battery pack for a computer or professional camera. Portable phone chargers with USB cables ARE allowed.” We’ll watch for confirmation that this indeed holds true for Beyoncé’s show.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levi’s Stadium says that\u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/\"> phone charging stations are also available at all Guest Service Stations\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How do I know if I’ve got a good seat?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you are anxious about anything obscuring your sight of the stage or how you want to get to your seat fast, you can \u003ca href=\"http://levisstadium.io-media.com/web/index.html\">check out the view from your seat using Levi’s Stadium’s Virtual Venue map\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://seatgeek.com/venues/levi-s-stadium/seating-chart/views\">Seatgeek\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://aviewfrommyseat.com/venue/Levi%27s+Stadium/seating/concert/\">A View From My Seat\u003c/a> also are good resources for this.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956144\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956144\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial phot of a huge stadium, overlaid with graphics illustrating different seating.\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1237\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-800x521.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-1020x664.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-160x104.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-1536x1000.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can look at where your seat is on the Levi’s Stadium site. \u003ccite>(levistadium.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>What should I know about accessibility at Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Levi’s Stadium has an \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/guest-services/ada-services/\">online guide to their accessible services\u003c/a>, which includes information about accessible seating and companion seats, bathroom services, elevator facilities and how to request access to closed captioning.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levi’s says that any wheelchair services should be requested in advance when applicable by emailing mobilityservices@levisstadium.com or calling (408) 579-4610 with your requests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for information about \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/ada-parking/\">accessible parking and drop-off at Levi’s Stadium\u003c/a>. The headline: Red Lot 1 is the place to park but is on a first-come first-serve basis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"levisstadiumparking\">\u003c/a>What should I know about parking at and near Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>At the time of publication, \u003ca href=\"https://www.ticketmaster.com/beyonce-parking-santa-clara-california-08-30-2023/event/1C005E23A8F2343F\">you can still buy parking tickets at Levi’s Stadium officially\u003c/a>, for around $50. (At this stage pre-show, all official parking for Levi’s Stadium’s last huge show — Taylor Swift’s two-night Eras tour — was already sold out, so you may consider acting fast.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/ada-parking/\">Accessible parking information can be found on the Levi’s Stadium site.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can check \u003ca href=\"https://www.parkwhiz.com/levi-s-stadium-parking/?daily=1\">independent services like ParkWhiz\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://spothero.com/\">SpotHero\u003c/a> for non-stadium parking spots nearby, although these will likely still be a long walk — almost a mile — to the stadium. If you’re doing this, be sure to map the route using a tool like Google Maps, to make sure you know how long you have to walk and the shortest route to do so. \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">Some of your walk will be on a gravel path\u003c/a>, which can be hard on the feet. \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">Reddit users advised that there may be pedicabs\u003c/a> around to take you to the stadium.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What about using rideshare services like Uber or Lyft to get to or from Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>We should note that \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">Reddit users actually recommended against using rideshares\u003c/a>, saying that the wait time for one is long and expensive. However, if you are planning on getting an Uber or Lyft, you should be dropped off for the show “curbside on Great America Parkway, between Tasman Drive and Old Glory Lane,” according to the Levi’s Stadium website.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you are taking a rideshare out of the stadium after the show ends, exit Gates A, B or F to get picked up at Red Lot 7. (Due to surge pricing, it will likely be expensive to get an Uber out the stadium.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>I’m dropping off and picking up somebody. Where should I go?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Levi’s Stadium has \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/parking/\">pickup and drop-off locations on their site for different types of vehicles. \u003c/a>For Taylor Swift’s recent Eras Tour at the same venue, officials at Levi’s Stadium provided \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/#parent\">a Special Parent Pick-Up zone,\u003c/a> located on Great America Parkway by Tasman Drive and Old Glory Lane for drop-off and then on Patrick Henry Drive for pickup. We’ll update this guide when more details are released for the Renaissance Tour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/ada-parking/\">Accessible drop-off, with wheelchair assistance available\u003c/a>, is at Patrick Henry Drive and Great America Parkway. Accessible pick-up is at Red Lot 7. Guests can head to Gate C’s mobility services to get transportation to Red Lot 7\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"levisstadiumbart\">\u003c/a>How to take public transit to the Beyoncé concert\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Public transit schedules can always be subject to change. Check the timings for your route on the day of the show itself, and be sure of your very last service home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail and bus\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED staffers highly recommend taking the VTA light rail to the venue itself. And if you’re taking a connecting transit service to VTA, keep reading for details of timings and additional services.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956139\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1469\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-800x619.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-1020x789.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-160x124.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-1536x1188.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is a VTA stop on the North side of the stadium, called the Great America Station. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/getting-here/public-transportation/\">Routers are “scheduled daily to and from Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Milpitas, San José, Santa Clara, and Campbell.”\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/go/events/levis-stadium\">See the VTA schedule.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/trip-planner\">You can schedule this journey out on the VTA’s site\u003c/a> by toggling to the “Trip Planner” tab.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to the VTA, there will be 30% more passenger capacity for the night. The release said that the VTA, BART and Caltrain will be in communication to prevent fans from being stranded.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Extra service to the stadium will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, throughout the light rail system. Extra bus service will be on standby to supplement light rail if needed. After the concert, VTA will run light rail trains continuously until all passengers are cleared from the Great America light rail station,” the release reads.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Passengers connecting to BART should take the VTA Orange Line to the Milpitas Transit Center no later than 11:15 p.m. to make their connection to BART’s last regular service leaving at 11:51 p.m. In addition, BART will run two limited stop trains from Milpitas at 12:30 a.m. and will serve only the following East Bay stations: Bay Fair, MacArthur, Pleasant Hill, and El Cerrito del Norte.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11956083/taylor-swift-levis-stadium-eras-santa-clara-tickets\">Taylor Swift Eras tour last month\u003c/a>, VTA’s spokesperson recommended people driving to the Milpitas Transit Center to pay for \u003ca href=\"https://vta.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal\">parking permits online\u003c/a> or by \u003ca href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/passport-parking/id501324867\">using the app\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/projects/bart-sv/phase-i/parking\">Get more information on parking at Silicon Valley BART stations\u003c/a>. The Clipper mobile app is also useful for easier VTA light rail payment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/getting-here/public-transportation/\">The VTA offers accessible cart or wheelchair services\u003c/a> from the Great America station to the Stadium’s west gate. To book these services ahead of time, call (408) 579-4610.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The VTA bus reaches the greater San José area, Mountain View, Cupertino and Sunnyvale (\u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/go/routes\">see the VTA bus schedule\u003c/a>). The buses will drop you off at either the intersection of Tasman Drive and Great America Parkway or the intersection of Tasman Drive and Calle Del Sol. Please note that accessible cart services are not available for the latter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>BART\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/\">BART’s website\u003c/a> advised fans to transfer from BART at Milpitas Station to VTA’s Orange Line and ride to VTA’s Great America Station, located on the north side of Levi’s Stadium.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There will be special services after midnight for the concert, according to BART’s spokesperson. You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2023/news20230822\">view BART’s guide to transportation for the Renaissance concert on its website\u003c/a>. Be sure to view what times the trains leave Levi’s Stadium the day of the concert.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11959383\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/BeyonceEvent-Rider-Guide-2023_Getting-To_0-800x800.png\" alt=\"BART map for the Beyoncé concert\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/BeyonceEvent-Rider-Guide-2023_Getting-To_0-800x800.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/BeyonceEvent-Rider-Guide-2023_Getting-To_0-160x160.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/BeyonceEvent-Rider-Guide-2023_Getting-To_0.png 1020w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Caltrain\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can also take Caltrain to the show, but will need to connect with the VTA light rail. \u003ca href=\"https://www.caltrain.com/location/levis-stadium\">You can get a double Caltrain pass here.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to the VTA’s email, “Caltrain connections in Mountain View will run up to 75 minutes after the concert ends.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Capitol Corridor train\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.capitolcorridor.org/blogs/get_on_board/take-the-capitol-corridor-to-see-beyonce-at-levis-stadium-on-8-30/\">Capitol Corridor is offering special hours for the Beyoncé show\u003c/a>. The Westbound Train 543 will arrive at Levi’s Stadium at 5:05 p.m. Eastbound Train 550 will depart the station at 11:59 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Ticketed passengers should give themselves at least 15 minutes to get to the station after the concert,” the release reads. “For the return trip, please make your way close to the exit doors prior to the arrival at the next station. Trains do not remain in the station for long, so you will need to be ready to offboard upon arrival at your destination.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you are a regular user of the train, Capitol Corridor’s news release advises people to\u003ca href=\"https://www.capitolcorridor.org/blogs/get_on_board/train-service-adjustments-for-beyonce-concert-8-30-23/\"> take an early train to avoid crowds on Trains 541 and 543\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Train 548 is CANCELLED. Passengers are advised to take Train 546 or earlier trains if you have flexibility in your schedule,” the release reads.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>ACE train\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://acerail.com/schedules/\">use the ACE train to travel to Santa Clara\u003c/a> from Stockton, Lathrop/Manteca, Tracy, Vasco, Livermore, Pleasanton and Fremont.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Biking\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Not quite public transportation, but there are also \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-for-bike-parking-taylor-swift-concert-at-levis-stadium-2-days-tickets-532608084117?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">bike valets from the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition\u003c/a> (\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-for-bike-parking-taylor-swift-concert-at-levis-stadium-2-days-tickets-532608084117?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">who are looking for volunteers\u003c/a>). However, as one Reddit user informed us, \u003ca href=\"https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/public-works/engineering/traffic-engineering/bicyclist-and-pedestrian-detour-on-event-days\">the bike trail is often closed during busy events like game days\u003c/a> so don’t assume you’ll be able to use this trail to reach Levi’s Stadium on the nights of the shows.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bike parking opens at 3 p.m. and is located at Dignity Health Gate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Private shuttle\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You could consider looking into a private ride or shuttle to and from Levi’s Stadium, especially if there’s a large group of you going.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mride.com/event\">Private M Ride round-trip shuttles\u003c/a> are offered to Levi’s Stadium from Westwood, a venue in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Prepare for a super-crowded stadium experience\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://wjla.com/news/local/beyonce-fans-renaissance-tour-describe-chaos-danger-concert-severe-weather-lightning-leads-crowd-fedex-field-washington-commanders-shelter-in-place-safety-heat-exhaustion\">Beyoncé’s Renaissance show at FedEx Field in Maryland saw large crowds pushed together\u003c/a> when \u003ca href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/08/06/beyonce-concert-storm-delay/\">fans were asked to shelter in place after lightning was reported in the area\u003c/a>, with ABC7 News reporting that \u003ca href=\"https://wjla.com/news/local/beyonce-fans-renaissance-tour-describe-chaos-danger-concert-severe-weather-lightning-leads-crowd-fedex-field-washington-commanders-shelter-in-place-safety-heat-exhaustion\">some fans had to be treated for heat exhaustion\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s no shame in getting a little antsy in big crowds like this — in a packed stadium, it’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed. \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">Read NPR’s full guide on what to do if you find yourself caught in a crowd crush.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to Mehdi Moussaïd, a research scientist in Berlin who studies crowd behavior, \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">rely on your instincts and senses if you feel like the crowd is getting too dense\u003c/a>. If you get stuck in a crush, move with the crowd and put your arms out in front of your chest and hold them there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In this position, you would have some space, just a little bit, to push for half a centimeter or just 1 centimeter — enough for you to keep breathing,” Moussaïd told NPR in 2022. “It’s not going to be comfortable. You’re going to be feeling really bad, but at least you’ll survive.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What to know about using the bathroom at the Beyoncé show\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/\">find all of the bathroom locations at Levi’s Stadium here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Try to head to the bathroom before the show, but one KQED staffer recommended that you also sift through the playlist and see if there is a song you may be comfortable ducking out of to run to the restroom.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"beyoncesantaclaratickets\">\u003c/a>Can I still get a ticket for Beyoncé at Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ticketmaster.com/beyonce-renaissance-world-tour-santa-clara-california-08-30-2023/event/1C005E3AD45076FE?CAMEFROM=CFC_49ERS_WEB_LS_EVENTPAGE\">Tickets for Beyoncé’s Santa Clara Renaissance show are still being offered on Ticketmaster\u003c/a>, which is the most official way to secure your seat at the Beyoncé show. You can also \u003ca href=\"https://www.stubhub.com/beyonce-santa-clara-tickets-8-30-2023/event/151441642/?quantity=2\">find Renaissance resales on sites like StubHub\u003c/a>. You can also look for better deals and seats on Facebook marketplace resales and Eventbrite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Walk-up tickets may also be available at the Visa Box Office.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://abc7news.com/taylor-swift-scams-concert-tickets-better-business-bureau/13474055/\">The Better Businesses Bureau (BBB) issued a warning about resale scams\u003c/a> during Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, with many people discovering after sending the money through apps like Venmo or Zelle that these “tickets” never existed. Check out the person’s profile and their past posting history to see if it seems real. And \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/28902-bbb-scam-alert-spot-the-scam-before-paying-big-bucks-for-taylor-swift-tickets\">if you do choose to buy a resale, use your credit card,\u003c/a> says the BBB. This at least provides some protection for you if the deal was fake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you are getting a resale from a friend, make sure you call your friend directly — to make sure someone isn’t impersonating them online.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"levisstadiumtailgate\">\u003c/a>Can I tailgate at Levi’s Stadium if I didn’t get tickets?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Levi’s is an open stadium, and many on social media report that the noise leaks out if you’re nearby. But a Levi’s Stadium spokesperson wrote to KQED in an email that tailgating is not permitted (as per its policy on all concerts.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tasman Drive “will be closed starting at 9:30am on 8/30. This is the same policy we use for any weekday event at the stadium,” the spokesperson wrote.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The question of tailgating caused some back-and-forth during the Taylor Swift concert last month. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/\">Levi’s Stadium usually allows tailgating for football games for ticketed fans\u003c/a>, as long as the party is wrapped up by kick-off. But Levi’s — in an email to KQED as well as \u003ca href=\"https://web.archive.org/web/20230726203720/https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/\">a notice addressing tailgating on its website on July 26\u003c/a> — heavily discouraged fans \u003ca href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/music/2023/05/15/taylor-swift-eras-tour-parking-lot/\">without tickets from showing up during the Eras tour\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A spokesperson told KQED in an email, “Tailgating is prohibited for the Taylor Swift concerts and there will be no designated viewing areas outside of Levi’s Stadium. Fans without event tickets will not be allowed to enter stadium parking lots, and should not plan to gather outside the stadium.” \u003ca href=\"https://web.archive.org/web/20230726203720/https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/\">Levi’s Stadium’s security information confirmed this seeming ban on tailgating on its website\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/taylor-swift-santa-clara-tailgate-18262219.php\">Santa Clara Councilmember Kathy Watanabe criticized the stadium for the move.\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/\">However, Levi’s Stadium then \u003cem>removed\u003c/em> its strict notice on tailgating\u003c/a> from its Eras Tour release, and issued \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/levisstadium/status/1684711680377307136?s=11&t=1XnM9o3OuyNtfSPYu_INTw\">a more subdued tweet asking fans to just avoid overcrowding\u003c/a> the surrounding areas of the stadium. (\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/sfchronicle/status/1685176674856603648?s=21&t=6Ki10OUXjH96BfOtUlAOmg\">Fans did end up showing up\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Parking lot parties aren’t a new phenomenon — especially at Levi’s Stadium. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>Vulture podcaster — and former host of \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510317/its-been-a-minute\">NPR’s podcast It’s Been a Minute\u003c/a> — Sam Sanders breaks down the references and musicology behind Beyoncé’s album with Charlie Harding in \u003ca href=\"https://switchedonpop.com/episodes/beyonce-renaissance-sam-sanders\">this episode of Switched On Pop\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sanders said Beyoncé and her team “have done a lot of research or done a lot of reading and have found these pockets of culture that are very niche. And then found a way to put them into songs that still feel effortlessly Beyoncé. It doesn’t sound like she is trying these skins on and not getting it right. It sounds good.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/program/pride-as-protest\">The Bay Area has a part in this dazzling history\u003c/a>, which KQED’s Nastia Voynovskaya featured in a panel called “Mighty Real” with local figureheads Tita Aida, Steve Fabus, DJ Black and David Harness.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/yh6rnMO_kxI'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/yh6rnMO_kxI'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>You can also check out San Francisco’s all-Black drag show Reparations, which has a monthly showing at Oasis. Formed in response to the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor by police, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13899312/all-black-drag-show-reparations-moves-from-the-internet-to-oasis\">Reparations’ host Nicki Jizz told KQED that the show “is not just a fad\u003c/a>. This is not just a summer thing. This is a forever thing. We need to support Black arts every day.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The next shows are on September 8, featuring \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reparations-w-kornbread-jete-tickets-700540283847?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\">RuPaul’s Drag Race season 14 contestant Kornbread Jet\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reparations-w-kornbread-jete-tickets-700540283847?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\">é\u003c/a> and October 13, with \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reparations-w-lala-ri-tickets-700546703047?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\">Lala Ri of \u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reparations-w-lala-ri-tickets-700546703047?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\">RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/whitehorsebar/\">The White Horse in Oakland, “the oldest operating gay bar in the nation” according to its Instagram\u003c/a>, is Black-owned and hosts DJs, drag shows, and karaoke nights.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour — \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2023/01/24/1150942804/taylor-swift-ticketmaster-senate-hearing-live-nation\">the one that prompted a Senate hearing about Ticketmaster’s monopoly\u003c/a> — finally arrives at \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/\">Levi’s Stadium on Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Swift fans know what that means: It’s time to make the friendship bracelets, \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/7Gbg6Z70J7E?t=165\">take the moment, and taste it\u003c/a> with thousands of fellow fans in the Bay Area in Santa Clara,\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13931892/dear-city-leaders-stop-with-the-taylor-swift-pandering-already\"> temporarily renamed Swiftie Clara where the pop singer has been named honorary mayor\u003c/a> to celebrate her arrival.[aside postID='news_11878134,news_11953853,science_1983522' label='More Guides From KQED']If you’re attending, \u003ca href=\"https://fortune.com/2022/11/10/why-are-concert-tickets-so-expensive-taylor-swift-springsteen/\">you probably spent a good amount of money on tickets\u003c/a> — and perhaps you’ll be spending even more simply getting to it, if you’re traveling to the South Bay from out of town — and you may be looking for a game plan for parking and getting in and out of the undoubtedly crowded, hectic stadium as painlessly as possible. Or maybe you’re a parent or caregiver wanting to look after your kids at the concert. Or you grew up with Swift’s music, but may not be as knee-deep in her lore as her more passionate fans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We at KQED (including me, who went to the Detroit show in June) got you. Including \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">the specific wisdom of audience members on Reddit on this topic\u003c/a>, this guide is divided into sections for logistics, alternative events, and more Swift-specific salutes that might sound embarrassing on paper but will be \u003ca href=\"https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/06/19/taylor-swift-eras-tour-review\">very fun in the moment\u003c/a>. (“\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VliDxpWM0IM\">Learn to live alongside cringe\u003c/a>,” as Swift said herself in her New York University commencement speech last year.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And remember: If you are a parent or caregiver chaperoning your kids, you’re not exempt from dressing on theme and knowing your stuff. Take it from this dad:\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@sophiasternnn/video/7237591531039886638\" data-video-id=\"7237591531039886638\">\n\u003csection>\u003ca title=\"@sophiasternnn\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@sophiasternnn?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@sophiasternnn\u003c/a> IM CRYING @Taylor Swift @Taylor Nation \u003ca title=\"taylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylorswift\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"erastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/erastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"metlifestadium\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/metlifestadium?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#metlifestadium\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"♬ original sound - sofiaeatsnyc\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7235495513821350698?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">♬ original sound – sofiaeatsnyc\u003c/a>\u003c/section>\n\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>[tiktok]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to logistics:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#erastourwhattime\">When should I get to Levi’s Stadium? How long does the show last?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumbagpolicy\">What items are banned from Levi’s Stadium? Can I bring a phone charger?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumparking\">What parking is available at Levi’s Stadium or nearby?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumpickup\">Where can I drop someone off or pick them up at the stadium?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftpublictransit\">What’s the best way to get to and from Levi’s Stadium using public transit?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswifttailgate\">Is tailgating at The Eras Tour allowed?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswifttickets\">Can I still get a ticket for The Eras Tour in Santa Clara anywhere?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>… and when you’ve covered the logistics? Dive into \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftfriendshipbracelets\">our primer on all the Swift chants, references and tour preparation\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>you’ll want for the show. And if you didn’t get a ticket for the show, but still want to participate, consult \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftparties\">our list of the Swift-related events and parties\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> happening around the Bay Area in the next few weeks.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"erastourwhattime\">\u003c/a>When does the Eras show start at Levi’s Stadium? What time does it end?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Taylor Swift’s sold-out Santa Clara shows both start at 6:30 p.m. Pacific Time, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/#parent\">Levi’s Stadium will be open at 2 p.m. for parking\u003c/a>, with gates to the stadium seating itself open at 4:30 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The show has not one but two opening acts: sister band HAIM as well as Gracie Abrams. This means you should get there two or even three hours earlier than you think you should — since getting into Levi’s Stadium can be troublesome.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Swift herself performs for three hours, so expect to still be there close to midnight — or even after — when trying to get home. \u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftpublictransit\">Jump to information about getting home from The Eras Tour. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How should I dress for Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>While you may have your specific Eras outfit prepared, make sure to dress accordingly for a hot, dry day and\u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.35&lon=-121.96\"> check the weather forecast a few days out\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.35&lon=-121.96\">The National Weather Service\u003c/a> currently predicts highs of near 80 degrees for Friday and Saturday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Be sure to wear sunscreen and to drink lots of water — you can’t enjoy the concert if you are feeling ill. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/\">You can bring sealed plastic water bottles\u003c/a> and reusable transparent water bottles into the stadium.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED has a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11878134/bay-area-heat-wave-how-to-stay-safe-during-dangerously-hot-weather\">thorough guide on how to stay safe during a heat wave\u003c/a>, should one arise that weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levi’s is an open stadium, meaning it will get chilly when the night cools down. This means it’s a good idea to bring a jacket or sweater.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s also crucial to consider your footwear. Seriously, wear comfortable shoes, because you’ll likely be waiting in long, long lines to get in, for concessions, and merchandise. You’ll also almost certainly be on your feet throughout the entire performance. With the walk from the parking lot to your seating, and then around the stadium itself, you could find you’ve walked miles in one night. (I personally went as Country Taylor and did not break in my cowboy boots. Driving us home was a painful venture.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Still racking your brain for fit ideas? Here’s some inspiration (with a heads-up for younger Swifties that there’s cursing in the second video):\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@sheeguin/video/7245903131882704130\" data-video-id=\"7245903131882704130\">\n\u003csection>\u003ca title=\"@sheeguin\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@sheeguin?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@sheeguin\u003c/a> In our lover era ✨ \u003ca title=\"pittsburghtstheerastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/pittsburghtstheerastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#pittsburghtstheerastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"duotaygate\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/duotaygate?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#duotaygate\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"duosversion\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/duosversion?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#duosversion\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"taylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylorswift\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"erastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/erastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"tserastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/tserastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#tserastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"erastourtaylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/erastourtaylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastourtaylorswift\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"taylorswifterastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylorswifterastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylorswifterastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"taylornation\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylornation?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylornation\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"taylorswiftedit\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylorswiftedit?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylorswiftedit\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"taylorsversion\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylorsversion?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylorsversion\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"taylorswifttok\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylorswifttok?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylorswifttok\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"taylorswiftchallenge\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylorswiftchallenge?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylorswiftchallenge\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"taylor\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylor?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylor\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"swift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swift\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"swiftie\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swiftie?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swiftie\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"swifties\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swifties?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swifties\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"swiftok\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swiftok?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swiftok\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"swifttok\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swifttok?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swifttok\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"fyp\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#fyp\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"foryou\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/foryou?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#foryou\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"trend\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/trend?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#trend\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"viral\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/viral?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#viral\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"ootd\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/ootd?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#ootd\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"trending\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/trending?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#trending\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"twinning\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/twinning?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#twinning\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"duoerastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/duoerastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#duoerastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"theerastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/theerastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#theerastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"theerastourtaylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/theerastourtaylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#theerastourtaylorswift\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"♬ original sound - jay\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7170136364371954474?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">♬ original sound – jay\u003c/a>\u003c/section>\n\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>[tiktok]\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@briannaxrenee/video/7211692849086123270\" data-video-id=\"7211692849086123270\">\n\u003csection>\u003ca title=\"@briannaxrenee\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@briannaxrenee?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@briannaxrenee\u003c/a> SEE U AT NIGHT 2 🫶🏻💕✨ first time at a Taylor concert so excited! \u003ca title=\"taylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylorswift\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"erastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/erastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"erastouroutfits\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/erastouroutfits?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastouroutfits\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"swiftcity\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swiftcity?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swiftcity\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"taylornation\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylornation?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylornation\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"glendaletstheerastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/glendaletstheerastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#glendaletstheerastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"swifttok\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swifttok?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swifttok\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"♬ ERAS TOUR OUTFIT TRANSITION - paige (willow remix)\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/music/ERAS-TOUR-OUTFIT-TRANSITION-7209114183139494702?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">♬ ERAS TOUR OUTFIT TRANSITION – paige (willow remix)\u003c/a>\u003c/section>\n\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>[tiktok]\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@tauruslore/video/7211369226068593963\" data-video-id=\"7211369226068593963\">\n\u003csection>\u003ca title=\"@tauruslore\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@tauruslore?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@tauruslore\u003c/a> rep era >>>> \u003ca title=\"swifties\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swifties?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swifties\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"swiftok\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swiftok?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swiftok\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"therastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/therastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#therastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"tserastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/tserastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#tserastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"erastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/erastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"swiftok\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swiftok?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swiftok\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"repera\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/repera?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#repera\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"reputation\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/reputation?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#reputation\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"bwifties\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/bwifties?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#bwifties\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"blackswiftie\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/blackswiftie?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#blackswiftie\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"♬ HE LET HER DRIVE THE TRUCK - Kaiya\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/music/HE-LET-HER-DRIVE-THE-TRUCK-7208343218793057070?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">♬ HE LET HER DRIVE THE TRUCK – Kaiya\u003c/a>\u003c/section>\n\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>[tiktok]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"levisstadiumbagpolicy\">\u003c/a>What can I bring to the Eras show? What’s Levi Stadium’s bag policy?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>One big thing to know: \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/bagpolicy/\">Levi’s Stadium does \u003cem>not\u003c/em> allow non-transparent bags\u003c/a> — meaning any bag you bring must be:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Clear (i.e., transparent, so the contents within can be clearly seen)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>No bigger than 12 inches x 6 inches.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The only exception to that “clear bag” rule is for clutches — meaning you can bring a clutch with a shoulder or a wrist strap that’s not transparent but has to be smaller than 4.5 inches x 6.5 inches.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956137\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1779px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956137\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy.jpg\" alt=\"An illustration of the different types of bags approved for entry into Levi's stadium.\" width=\"1779\" height=\"1096\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy.jpg 1779w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-800x493.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-1020x628.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-160x99.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-1536x946.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1779px) 100vw, 1779px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Levi’s Stadium’s list of approved bags for entry. \u003ccite>(levisstadium.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Here are some more \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1684715797527371776?s=20\">things you cannot bring to Levi’s stadium\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Cans, glass bottles, thermoses, non-transparent water bottles that are not plastic and not sealed\u003c/li>\n\u003cli data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">Signs over 11” x 17”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">Banners and poles\u003c/li>\n\u003cli data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">‘Professional’ cameras, video, and audio recording equipment (lights and tripods are also not allowed)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Glow sticks\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Selfie sticks\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Backpacks\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>In \u003ca class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1682177223275474944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1682177223275474944%7Ctwgr%5E5fbbe53e6f488ec91ec96ee7db0852cb70d99441%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kqed.org%2Fnews%2F11956083%2Ftaylor-swift-levis-stadium-eras-santa-clara-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1682177223275474944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1682177223275474944%7Ctwgr%5E5fbbe53e6f488ec91ec96ee7db0852cb70d99441%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kqed.org%2Fnews%2F11956083%2Ftaylor-swift-levis-stadium-eras-santa-clara-tickets\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">a previous tweet\u003c/a>, Levi’s Stadium wrote it would not permit battery packs with portable external phone chargers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/levisstadium/status/1682177223275474944?s=21&t=XbLj3P82UOgV–j7qATavQ\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But in an email Friday morning, Levi’s Stadium seemed to reverse that policy, writing to KQED, “We are allowing portable phone chargers as long as they are about the same size as a phone. In other words, as long as it isn’t a massive battery pack for a computer or professional camera. Portable phone chargers with USB cables ARE allowed.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What about \u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftfriendshipbracelets\">friendship bracelets?\u003c/a> You might have seen talk that friendship bracelets were banned from Levi’s Stadium, after a (now deleted) July 20 tweet from the Levi’s Stadium account that bracelets were “\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/gmeline/status/1682437987249049600\">not permitted in the stadium.\u003c/a>”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levi’s Stadium reversed this position as of Friday morning, tweeting that \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1682436231060389889?s=20\">friendship bracelets were permitted after all\u003c/a> — which the stadium’s spokesperson then confirmed in an email to KQED. Read more about \u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftfriendshipbracelets\"> the tradition of fans bringing friendship bracelets to The Eras Tour.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1682436231060389889?s=20\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What else \u003cem>can\u003c/em> you bring to Levi’s Stadium to see The Eras Tour? These items include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/\">Sealed plastic water bottles\u003c/a> and reusable transparent water bottles\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Blankets\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Seat cushions\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Diaper bags (if you’re accompanying a child)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Binoculars\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>How do I know if I’ve got a good seat?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you are anxious about anything obscuring your sight of the stage or how you want to get to your seat fast, you can \u003ca href=\"http://levisstadium.io-media.com/web/index.html\">check out the view from your seat using Levi’s Stadium’s Virtual Venue map\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://seatgeek.com/venues/levi-s-stadium/seating-chart/views\">Seatgeek\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://aviewfrommyseat.com/venue/Levi%27s+Stadium/seating/concert/\">A View From My Seat\u003c/a> also are good resources for this.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956144\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956144\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial phot of a huge stadium, overlaid with graphics illustrating different seating.\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1237\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-800x521.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-1020x664.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-160x104.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-1536x1000.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can look at where your seat is on the Levi’s Stadium site. \u003ccite>(levistadium.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you are at the side or behind the stage, there may be a silver lining for you. I personally was at the very side during the Detroit show, and got to see \u003ca href=\"https://ew.com/music/taylor-swift-hides-in-janitor-cart-for-concert-eras-tour/\">the famous bit in which Swift is wheeled on from backstage in what looks like a janitor’s cart\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should I know about accessibility at Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Levi’s Stadium’s has an \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/guest-services/ada-services/\">online guide to their accessible services\u003c/a>, which includes information about accessible seating and companion seats, bathroom services, elevator facilities and how to request to access closed captioning.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levi’s says that any wheelchair services should be requested in advance when applicable by emailing mobilityservices@levisstadium.com or calling (408) 579-4610 with your requests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for information about \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/ada-parking/\">accessible parking and drop-off at Levi’s Stadium\u003c/a>. The headline: Blue Lot 1 is not accessible and should be avoided.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"levisstadiumparking\">\u003c/a>What should I know about parking at and near Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Can I park at the stadium itself?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One major thing to flag: According to the Levi’s Stadium website and Ticketmaster, \u003ca href=\"https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_homeA_header_search&user_input=49ers+vs+rams&q=levis+stadium+parking\">all available parking passes are sold out for both nights\u003c/a>. However, there are \u003ca href=\"https://www.stubhub.com/parking-passes-only-taylor-swift-santa-clara-tickets-7-28-2023/event/151197068/?quantity=1\">some parking pass resales on StubHub\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even \u003cem>if\u003c/em> you’ve managed to secure your parking pass, getting in and out of the stadium will be a hassle. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/#parent\">Levi’s Stadium will be open at 2 p.m. for parking\u003c/a>, with gates to the stadium seating itself open at 4:30 p.m., so plan to get there on the early side. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/ada-parking/\">Accessible parking information can be found on the Levi’s Stadium site.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#tellus\">Tell us: What else do you need information about right now?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Didn’t snag a parking pass ahead of time? You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.parkwhiz.com/levi-s-stadium-parking/?start=2023-07-29T16%3A30%3A00-07%3A00&end=2023-07-29T17%3A30%3A00-07%3A00&daily=1\">check websites like ParkWhiz\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://spothero.com/\">SpotHero\u003c/a> for non-stadium parking spots nearby, although these will likely still be a long walk — almost a mile — to the stadium. If you’re doing this, be sure to map the route using a tool like Google Maps, to make sure you know how long you have to walk and the shortest route to do so. \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">Some of your walk will be on a gravel path\u003c/a>, which can be hard on the feet. \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">Reddit users advised that there may be pedicabs\u003c/a> around to take you to the stadium.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where can I park nearby?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.santaclaraca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/44607/95?backlist=/our-city/departments-g-z/police-department\">The Santa Clara Police Department is asking people not to park in residential areas.\u003c/a> Parking will also not be allowed in the “clearly marked” posted section of Lick Mille Boulevard on Friday and Saturday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Event related parking will be discouraged starting 1 p.m. on Fairway Glen Drive and Eisenhower Drive on the east side of Lafayette Street. Event parking is also discouraged on Bassett Street, Davis Street, Fillmore Street, and Lake Santa Clara Drive to the west side of Lafayette Street.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What will traffic be like on the day of both Taylor Swift shows around Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/directions/\">use this Levi’s Stadium tool to find the best route\u003c/a> to the venue, or \u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumpickup\">consult this graphic below from Levi’s Stadium \u003c/a>about the best freeway routes to take. Stadium guidance notes that following a navigational tool (like Google Maps) could give you less reliable directions and increase your journey time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.santaclaraca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/44607/95?backlist=/our-city/departments-g-z/police-department\">The Santa Clara Police Department released a traffic advisory\u003c/a> Wednesday morning on the traffic delays and road closures expected to accommodate the large crowd. According to the release:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Heavy traffic and delays are anticipated on major thoroughfares leading to and from the stadium, including Highways 101, 237, 880, Lawrence Expressway, Great America Parkway and San Tomas Expressway, as a result of the event. Expect increased traffic to begin around 1 p.m. and continue through the conclusion of the event and its egress (estimated end time is 11 p.m.).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tasman Drive will be closed from Convention Center Circle to Centennial / Marie P DeBartolo Way beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 28, through the conclusion of the event on Saturday, July 29.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The off-ramp slipway from eastbound Tasman Drive to Stars and Stripes Drive will be closed except for train station, Youth Soccer Park and Gold Lot 1–5 users, and will remain closed through the conclusion of the event.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>No parking will be allowed on the clearly marked posted section of Lick Mill Boulevard on Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29. \u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumparking\">Jump back to more information about parking near Levi’s Stadium.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Counterflow is planned in the north and southbound direction to assist with exiting the parking lots. This will affect Highway 237 at Great America Parkway; the highway off-ramps will be closed.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>In addition, Great America Parkway will be closed northbound from Highway 101 and southbound from Highway 237.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>What about using rideshare services like Uber or Lyft to get to or from Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>We should note that \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">Reddit users actually recommended against using rideshares\u003c/a>, saying that the wait time for one is long and expensive. However, if you are planning on getting an Uber or Lyft, you should be dropped off for the show “curbside on Great America Parkway, between Tasman Drive and Old Glory Lane,” according to the Levi’s Stadium website.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you are taking a rideshare out of the stadium after the show ends, exit Gates A, B or F to get picked up at Red Lot 7. (Due to surge pricing, it will likely be expensive to get an Uber out the stadium.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"levisstadiumpickup\">\u003c/a>I’m dropping off and picking up somebody. Where should I go?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Officials at Levi’s Stadium say there’ll be a Special Parent Pick-Up zone available both nights of The Eras Tour, and we’ll update this guide with specific details as they’re released. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/parking/\">See the stadium’s existing pickup and drop off information on their site.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to Levi’s Stadium’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/#parent\">official guidance for parents and caregivers\u003c/a>, drop-off for The Eras Tour will be located on Great America Parkway by Tasman Drive and Old Glory Lane.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pickup will then begin at 10 p.m. on Patrick Henry Drive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Parents and caregivers may wish to save the map and route directions below:\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956674\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1757px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956674\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1757\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-scaled.jpg 1757w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-800x1165.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-1020x1486.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-160x233.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-1054x1536.jpg 1054w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-1406x2048.jpg 1406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1757px) 100vw, 1757px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A graphic illustrating where parents and caregivers should pick up children attending The Eras Tour. \u003ccite>(levistadium.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftfriendshipbracelets\">How to prepare for a Taylor Swift concert if you’ve never been to one before\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/ada-parking/\">Accessible drop-off, with wheelchair assistance available\u003c/a>, is at Patrick Henry Drive and Great America Parkway. Blue Lot 1 is not accessible and should be avoided.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"taylorswiftpublictransit\">\u003c/a>How to take public transportation to the Eras concert\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Remember: Public transit schedules can always be subject to change. Check the timings for your route on the day of the show itself, and be sure of your very last service home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail and bus\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED staffers highly recommend taking the VTA light rail to the venue itself. And if you’re taking a connecting transit service to VTA, like BART, keep reading for details of timings and additional services.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is a VTA stop on the North side of the stadium, called the Great America Station. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/getting-here/public-transportation/\">Routers are “scheduled daily to and from Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Milpitas, San José, Santa Clara, and Campbell.”\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/go/events/levis-stadium\">See the VTA schedule.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is running additional light rail train service (with one past midnight), according to the city of Santa Clara’s news release. \u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/trip-planner\">You can schedule this journey out on the VTA’s site\u003c/a> by toggling to the “Trip Planner” tab.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Concertgoers headed to see Taylor Swift at Levi’s Stadium this weekend will have access to a greater capacity of transit options than any other event hosted at the venue,” Stacey Hendler Ross, the VTA Public Information Officer, told KQED. “The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will add 30% more light-rail train cars to the service plan to transport an estimated 12,000–15,000 passengers to and from the concert venue.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ross wrote that special service will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29. There will be extra bus service on standby. Trains are “scheduled to run continuously after the concert to clear crowds as soon as possible.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In an email update on Monday, VTA’s spokesperson noted that “passengers connecting to BART should take the VTA Orange Line to the Milpitas Transit Center no later than 11:15 p.m. to make their connection on time,” reaffirming that “BART and VTA staff will be in communication to ensure riders are not left stranded.” (VTA’s spokesperson told KQED last week that BART’s last train is 11:51 p.m.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Caltrain is now running service 75 minutes past the end of the show, “so there is no need to catch an early train to make a Caltrain connection.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>VTA’s PIO recommends people driving to the Milpitas Transit Center to \u003ca href=\"https://vta.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal\">pay for parking permits online\u003c/a> or by \u003ca href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/passport-parking/id501324867\">using the app\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/projects/bart-sv/phase-i/parking\">Get more information on parking at Silicon Valley BART stations.\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/go/fares/clipper\">The Clipper mobile app\u003c/a> is also useful for easier VTA light rail payment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/getting-here/public-transportation/\">The VTA offers accessible cart or wheelchair services\u003c/a> from the Great America station to the Stadium’s west gate. To book these services ahead of time, call (408) 579-4610.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956139\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956139\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1469\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-800x619.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-1020x789.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-160x124.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-1536x1188.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A VTA map illustrating public transit access to Levi’s Stadium \u003ccite>(vta.org)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And another reason to support public transportation — there will apparently be free VTA friendship bracelets for 500 passengers on both days. There will also be a photo-op with a cut-out of Swift on the bus and light-rail.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The VTA bus reaches the greater San José area, Mountain View, Cupertino and Sunnyvale (\u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/go/routes\">see the VTA bus schedule\u003c/a>). The buses will drop you off at either the intersection of Tasman Drive and Great America Parkway or the intersection of Tasman Drive and Calle Del Sol. Please note that accessible cart services are not available for the latter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>BART\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>BART will be running extra trains on both concert nights. \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2023/news20230720-0\">See the details and the schedule on BART’s website.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/sfbart/status/1683906772837494784?s=46&t=PMxn5DJx4Cr-fWgaQBUvVA\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Fans will transfer from BART at Milpitas Station to VTA’s Orange Line and ride to VTA’s Great America Station, located on the North side of Levi’s Stadium,” the website reads.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For the way out of the stadium, BART writes that the 11:51 p.m. train will be the last train to make each stop. After that, there will be two special event trains at around 12:30 a.m. and 12:35 a.m. that will make limited stops in the East Bay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Caltrain\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can also take Caltrain to the Eras show, but will need to connect with the VTA light-rail. \u003ca href=\"https://www.caltrain.com/location/levis-stadium\">You can get a double Caltrain pass here.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to BART, \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2023/news20230720-0\">people traveling from San Francisco should “should take Caltrain home or ensure they take the 11:51 p.m. BART train home.\u003c/a> Caltrain is offering an 11:33 p.m. train from Mountain View to San Francisco and a post-concert special service train 75 minutes after the show ends. BART is not keeping any San Francisco stations open beyond normal closing hours due to the lack of parking lots at SF stations and because Caltrain is providing this special service.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Capital Corridor train\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.capitolcorridor.org/blogs/get_on_board/take-the-capitol-corridor-to-see-taylor-swift-beyonce-and-ed-sheeran-at-levis-stadium-2023/\">The Capitol Corridor train\u003c/a> has special hours just for the Eras concert, but the train leaves at 11:59 p.m. (i.e., a minute before midnight), so be sure to give yourself time to get there. This train provides transportation from Auburn, Rocklin, Roseville, Sacramento, Davis, Suisun, Fairfield, Martinez, Richmond, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, Hayward, Santa Clara, Fremont/Centerville and San José.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/paloalto_tma/status/1679267109552160770?s=11&t=rsvzsZKL9EwzzfgLKAeyfw\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>ACE train\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://acerail.com/schedules/\">You can use the ACE train to travel to Santa Clara\u003c/a> from Stockton, Lathrop/Manteca, Tracy, Vasco, Livermore, Pleasanton and Fremont.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Biking\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Not quite public transportation, but there are also \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-for-bike-parking-taylor-swift-concert-at-levis-stadium-2-days-tickets-532608084117?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">bike valets from the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition\u003c/a> (\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-for-bike-parking-taylor-swift-concert-at-levis-stadium-2-days-tickets-532608084117?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">who are looking for volunteers\u003c/a>). However, as one Reddit user informed us, \u003ca href=\"https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/public-works/engineering/traffic-engineering/bicyclist-and-pedestrian-detour-on-event-days\">the bike trail is often closed during busy events like game days\u003c/a> so don’t assume you’ll be able to use this trail to reach Levi’s Stadium on the nights of the Eras shows.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to the Santa Clara Police Department, \u003ca href=\"https://www.santaclaraca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/44607/95?backlist=/our-city/departments-g-z/police-department\">“Bicycle valet will be open 3.5 hours prior to the event\u003c/a> through 1 hour upon completion of the Levi’s Stadium event.” These are the trails that are available: San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail, John W. Christian Greenbelt Trail/Prescott, Guadalupe River Trail, Great America Parkway, Lafayette Street, Tasman Drive/Great Mall Parkway/Capital Avenue and North First Street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“For safety reasons the San Tomas Aquino / Saratoga Creek Trail will close at Agnew Road at approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29,” the website states. “Ticketed pedestrians and bicyclists will be able to use the Creek Trail to access the stadium for this event beginning at approximately 2 p.m. each day.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Private shuttles\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You could consider looking into a private ride or shuttle to and from Levi’s Stadium, especially if there’s a large group of you going — just be aware that a lot of these services may already be booked up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mride.com/event\">Private M Ride round-trip shuttles\u003c/a> are offered to Levi’s Stadium from Westwood, a venue in San Francisco, with \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taylor-swift-shuttle-bus-to-levis-stadium-72823-tickets-463437954397?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">tickets on Eventbrite for both night one\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taylor-swift-shuttle-bus-to-levis-stadium-72923-tickets-463442568197?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">night two\u003c/a> of The Eras Tour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You may also find personal, official guides to getting to The Eras Tour using public transit from Bay Area Swifties out there online, such as \u003ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTsl11OVT1NrZwhb1GkJd0yTIJd10OM9RcFy9Ab6nZuAQq-0D7TQILiStzw0T1Z4UlIX8hlwXlhIHHu/pub\">this Google Doc from Libby Nachman\u003c/a> — a fan who’s also a transportation planner by day, who got in touch with KQED with her own advice about public transit to the show — or \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@ruby_mj/video/7253993023497981226\">Tik Toks like this.\u003c/a> (Just be sure to verify any information you find online from unofficial guides like these.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Prepare for a super-crowded stadium experience\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>There’s no shame in getting a little antsy at the big crowds. In a packed stadium, it’s normal to get a little overwhelmed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While there have been no reports of crowd crushes at Swift’s concert, it doesn’t hurt to be careful. According to Mehdi Moussaïd, a research scientist in Berlin who studies crowd behavior, \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">rely on your instincts and senses if you feel like the crowd is getting too dense\u003c/a>. If you get stuck in a crush, move with the crowd and put your arms out in front of your chest and hold them there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In this position, you would have some space, just a little bit, to push for half a centimeter or just 1 centimeter — enough for you to keep breathing,” Moussaïd said to NPR in 2022. “It’s not going to be comfortable. You’re going to be feeling really bad, but at least you’ll survive.” \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">Read NPR’s full guide on what to do if you find yourself caught in a crowd crush.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What to know about using the bathroom at the Eras shows\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/\">find all of the bathroom locations at Levi’s Stadium here\u003c/a>. Warning: These lines will be \u003cem>long\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You should consider building in a bathroom visit 45 minutes or an hour before Swift gets on stage, if you are already in the stadium (and you should be).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Alternatively, as one KQED staffer recommended, \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4jdkImwMwiK7KMaJSY9JyT?si=qkK7-m80T8aBhUmklKF3pw\">you can also sift through the Eras playlist\u003c/a> and see if there is a song you may be comfortable ducking out of to run to the restroom.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For what it’s worth, according to recent reporting around The Eras Tour, \u003ca href=\"https://slate.com/culture/2023/06/taylor-swift-eras-tour-mens-bathrooms.html\">stadium bathrooms often become all-gender during these shows — albeit unofficially\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"taylorswifttailgate\">\u003c/a>Can I tailgate at Levi’s Stadium if I didn’t get tickets?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Tailgating is probably not the first thing you think of when thinking about concerts. But many fans who didn’t get tickets have been outside the stadium, \u003ca href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/music/2023/05/15/taylor-swift-eras-tour-parking-lot/\">throwing a parking lot listening party in other cities\u003c/a>. Plus Levi’s is an open stadium, and many on social media report that the noise leaks out if you’re nearby.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But a Levi’s Stadium spokesperson told KQED that \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/\">tailgating is prohibited for the Eras concerts\u003c/a>, and that there are no designated viewing areas outside Levi’s Stadium. The spokesperson said fans without tickets are not able to get in the parking lot and should not plan to gather outside the stadium. There will be road closures on Tasman Drive on Friday morning, the 28th, and enforced through the weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levi’s Stadium’s security information confirms that “Fans without event tickets will not be permitted to congregate in parking areas or on the streets,” and that stadium staff will be working closely with local police “ensure orderly access for ticketed fans, emergency vehicles, and to provide a safe environment for fans and event staff.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/taylor-swift-eras-tour-levis-stadium-rules/3280510/\">Santa Clara Councilmember Kathy Watanabe told NBC Bay Area\u003c/a> and the\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/taylor-swift-santa-clara-tailgate-18262219.php\">\u003cem> San Francisco Chronicle\u003c/em>\u003c/a> that she believes the stadium doesn’t have control over public streets in the way, and that \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/newsdamian/status/1682516492192190465\">fans \u003cem>should\u003c/em> be able to tailgate outside Levi’s Stadium\u003c/a> to hear the music. But on Thursday morning, KQED’s email to Watanabe’s office requesting more information on what fans should do around tailgating was met with a reply stating that her office had “been asked to forward all requests to stadium management as the[y] are responsible for replying to questions like yours.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whatever you do, please remember: If you are drinking, please don’t get behind the wheel, and establish a designated sober driver instead. \u003ca href=\"https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/26/us/taylor-swift-fan-died-car-crash-gofundme/index.html\">One fan tragically lost his life after the Eras concert in Houston\u003c/a> when he was struck by a drunk driver.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"taylorswifttickets\">\u003c/a>Can I still get a ticket for The Eras Tour at Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Godspeed!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You may try your luck on services like Facebook marketplace resales, Eventbrite, or even Ticketmaster itself. \u003ca href=\"https://abc7news.com/taylor-swift-scams-concert-tickets-better-business-bureau/13474055/\">The Better Businesses Bureau issued a warning about resale scams\u003c/a>, with many people discovering after sending the money through apps like Venmo or Zelle that these “tickets” never existed. Check out the person’s profile and their past posting history to see if it seems real. And \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/28902-bbb-scam-alert-spot-the-scam-before-paying-big-bucks-for-taylor-swift-tickets\">if you do choose to buy a resale, use your credit card,\u003c/a> says the BBB. This at least provides some protection for you if the deal was fake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you are getting a resale from a friend, \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/28902-bbb-scam-alert-spot-the-scam-before-paying-big-bucks-for-taylor-swift-tickets\">make sure you call your friend directly\u003c/a> — to make sure someone isn’t impersonating them online.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Official tickets for the Levi’s Stadium Eras shows are reported to be 100% sold out, so if you see a ticket online for under $500, it may be a scam.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/TaylorSwift/comments/14sl7a7/megathread_hub/\">The Taylor Swift subreddit had a trade and resale thread.\u003c/a> Sometimes it works out for folks. But again — be careful. (Also good rule of thumb: Some tickets aren’t transferable until a week or so before the concert — meaning that you can’t transfer a ticket far ahead of time.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should I know about buying Eras merchandise in the stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://store.taylorswift.com/collections/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-collection\">You can check out all of The Eras Tour merch ahead of time.\u003c/a> There are pros and cons of getting the merch online vs. in person. Cons: If you buy online, shipping can take a while. If buying in person, you’ll be waiting in long lines. Pros: When you buy online, there is a 15%-off code, often with the city’s name included. In person, there are some exclusive to the concert, like the beloved blue crewneck.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/monica_cheree/status/1639341427401412609?s=11&t=rsvzsZKL9EwzzfgLKAeyfw\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There will be several merchandise booths open in the stadium — and the lines will be mind-numbingly long, so expect wait times close to an hour. You will have a lot of downtime in the beginning of the concert, although you might be reluctant to miss HAIM’s opening set to go buy your merch. Not all of the booths will have all of the quarter-zips and sweaters you want, so make sure to check what’s on display before you get in line.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/levisstadium/status/1684294010016342023?s=21&t=QuxV6WV363bDls3p8Z9G5Q\">a pop-up merchandise booth\u003c/a> open on Red Lot 1, Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday beginning at 2 p.m. Levi’s Stadium says it will not allow fans to start lining up before 8 a.m. There is limited parking, so the stadium’s post encourages fans to take public transportation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to Levi’s Stadium’s Twitter account, show day merchandise sales will begin at 2:00 p.m. and will continue until the end of the show. Merchandise will be located in Red Lot 1 (and also inside the stadium.) However you can’t park in Red Lot 1 if you don’t have a ticket. Levi’s Stadium wrote that fans will not be allowed to line up earlier than 2:00 p.m. (\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvNphh4rn3l/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\">If you brave the lines\u003c/a>, bring water.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You may want to be careful when trying to wash your new merchandise, however. After many fan complaints of ink fading or bleeding after one wash, \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-04-04/taylor-swift-eras-tour-merch-faded-wash-statement\">Swift’s website released a care notice and called the T-shirt’s look “distressed, vintage”\u003c/a> — although in extreme cases, \u003ca href=\"https://store.taylorswift.com/pages/tour-collection-merchandise\">the Swift team say they’ll consider sending a replacement\u003c/a> if you bought it within 30 days. This has led to \u003ca href=\"https://www.scarymommy.com/lifestyle/how-wash-taylor-swift-merch#:~:text=After%20removing%20the%20parchment%20paper,you're%20still%20paranoid).\">many fans ironing on parchment paper on their T-shirts\u003c/a>, letting it cool before putting it in the washing machine inside out, alone, on delicate cold water to protect the ink.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"taylorswiftfriendshipbracelets\">\u003c/a>How to prepare for The Eras Tour — especially if you are not online\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Swift and her fans are incredibly online — and as a result, the in-jokes warp and evolve into Easter Eggs and Taylor-lore embedded in her songs, music videos, posts, and live performances. What follows is a quick rundown of some of the highlights of these new traditions at the concert that are almost certainly in store for you at the Eras shows at Levi’s Stadium — and to ensure you enjoy yourself as much as possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One thing that becomes evident during the Eras concert is Swift’s penchant to mythologize herself, with references and clues — and she loves clues — weaved seamlessly into her performances. She is, you could say, like the Marvel Cinematic Universe in one person.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here are some things you may see from fans, whose excitement will be dazzlingly infectious. (As \u003ca href=\"https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/look-what-taylor-made-us-do\">my favorite write-up of The Eras Tour, from \u003cem>The New Yorker\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, states, “Every person I spoke with at the show was the nicest person I’d ever met. The security guards, the hot dog salesmen, the bartenders, the audience. They were all so nice that I found myself manufacturing excuses for interaction … .”)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>A primer on the friendship bracelets\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You might have seen talk that friendship bracelets were banned from Levi’s Stadium, after a July 20 tweet from the Levi’s Stadium account that bracelets were \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1682175302481453057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1682175302481453057%7Ctwgr%5E798a98cfa7397e67f7655321f1bea3896af02a8a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sfchronicle.com%2Fbayarea%2Farticle%2Ftaylor-swift-eras-tour-levis-stadium-tailgate-18253861.php\">“not permitted in the stadium.”\u003c/a> However, Levi’s Stadium appears to have reversed this position as of Friday morning, tweeting that \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1682436231060389889?s=20\">friendship bracelets were permitted after all\u003c/a> — which the stadium’s spokesperson then confirmed in an email to KQED.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The backstory: Inspired by her song “You’re on Your Own Kid,” fans have been donning hand-made friendship bracelets with lyrics and deep cuts scribed on them — not just for wearing at home, but for bringing along to Swift’s shows. So at the Eras concert, you’ll likely be trading bracelets with other Swifties while you are waiting for the show to start or in the concessions line. Make as many as you are comfortable with, but a handful would be good so you have enough to give out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Given the bag policy at Levi’s Stadium, you’ll probably need to either wear your bracelets or put them in a clear bag (it can be a Ziploc, too).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Children’s bracelet kits are likely your more cost-effective way to make a bunch of bracelets. There’s also a pricier option on Fillmore Street in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights district called \u003ca href=\"https://www.littlewordsproject.com/\">Little Words Project\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956136\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956136\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"A composite image of four photos showing friendship bracelets of different colors.\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1266\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED-1536x1023.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bracelets Audience Engagement Reporter Nisa Khan made with her sister, Tajwar Mazhar, ahead of their concert day. \u003ccite>(Nisa Khan/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What are some popular chants?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Traditions have quickly grown during The Eras Tour, with fans yelling out lines that riff on her lyrics in a Rocky Horror Show-esque way. Here are some of them, if you are there and were wondering when everyone got the memo (on TikTok).\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>During “Delicate,” before the first verse, fans yell: “1, 2, 3 … let’s go, bitch!” \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahts13/video/7250702380755356970?_r=1&_t=8dxzVUgyjsc\">Swift herself now references this one during her show.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During “Anti-Hero,” before the second verse, you yell, “Taylor, you’ll be fine” — referencing the remixed version of the poppy, self-hate anthem in which \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/T1d9PiRAJNM?t=101\">her long-time friend and producer reassures her that her anxieties are in her head\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During “Style,” before the start of the first verse, you ask, “What time is it?” for her to respond-sing “Midnight.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During “All Too Well” (the 10-minute version), you yell, “How’s that make you feel?,” before her line, “That made me want to die.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During “Bejeweled,” during the first verse, you ask, “Where are you going, Taylor?,” for her to sing, “I’m going out tonight.”\u003cbr>\nSwift also does a little shimmy in the middle of “Bejeweled,” inspired by \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@mikaelarellano/video/7211766542827244846?_r=1&_t=8dxcyYaImjK\">a fan-created dance on TikTok\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/taylor-swift-tik-tok-bejeweled-trend-mikael-arellano-1234626909/\">You may see people doing it on the stands during the song.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During “22,” \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/L9oQ-z9u3nQ\">she gives a fan in the front row her hat\u003c/a> — which she has done for the fan above.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If this is all sounding like a lot to learn — or you’re wondering how on earth you’re going to explain all this to non-Swifties you’re going to Levi’s Stadium with, here’s San Francisco TikTokker Arden Alexa trying to get her parents up to speed:\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@arden_alexa/video/7217684923526696234\" data-video-id=\"7217684923526696234\">\n\u003csection>\u003ca title=\"@arden_alexa\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@arden_alexa?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@arden_alexa\u003c/a> wait for the cruel summer one they went so crazy \u003ca title=\"swiftieparents\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swiftieparents?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swiftieparents\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"momanddadoftiktok\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/momanddadoftiktok?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#momanddadoftiktok\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"erastourprep\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/erastourprep?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastourprep\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"badbloodtaylorsversion\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/badbloodtaylorsversion?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#badbloodtaylorsversion\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"antiherotaylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/antiherotaylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#antiherotaylorswift\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"cruelsummertaylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/cruelsummertaylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#cruelsummertaylorswift\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"cruelsummerbridge\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/cruelsummerbridge?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#cruelsummerbridge\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"erastourtaylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/erastourtaylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastourtaylorswift\u003c/a> @taylorswift \u003ca title=\"♬ original sound - arden alexa\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7217684918544010030?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">♬ original sound – arden alexa\u003c/a>\u003c/section>\n\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The surprise songs\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Every show, Swift performs two “surprise songs” on stage from her vast discography of songs — one using an acoustic guitar and one on the piano. Every city’s night is unique — and some may be unique to the local area. For example, she played “\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEY-GPsru_E\">seven\u003c/a>” — which references her birth state of Pennsylvania — in Pittsburg.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many fans have gotten a kick out of guessing what the secret song will be for Northern California. (Let us know if you have any guesses! Swift tends to rep Southern California in her songs more.) \u003ca href=\"https://variety.com/2023/music/news/taylor-swift-eras-tour-surprise-songs-list-1235578714/\">Here’s a list of past surprise songs\u003c/a>, if you’d like to whittle it down.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"taylorswiftparties\">\u003c/a>The Bay Area (Taylor’s version) — aka, the Swift events to attend whether you got an Eras ticket or not\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/03/14/glendale-changes-name-taylor-swifts-eras-tour\">Cities hosting the singer have been celebrating Swift in their own ways\u003c/a> — with \u003ca href=\"https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/taylor-swift-santa-clara-mayor/3275315/?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_BAYBrand\">Santa Clara temporarily changing its name to Swiftie Clara\u003c/a>. San Francisco may also join in, as \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@sfstandard/video/7257635574117453099\">Supervisor Matt Dorsey introduced a resolution\u003c/a> that would make July 28–30 “Taylor Swift Weekend.” \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13931892/dear-city-leaders-stop-with-the-taylor-swift-pandering-already\">Your mileage may vary if you think this is cute.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Each city also gets its own poster, which will be for sale at the concert and online —\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu0wgIEuptZ/\"> the Santa Clara poster was unveiled Thursday\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There will be \u003ca href=\"https://allevents.in/santa%20clara/watch-fireworks-across-from-great-america/10000668412398477\">a fireworks display at 9:45 p.m. at the nearby Great America Theme Park\u003c/a> on both nights of The Eras Tour in the Bay Area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/humanesocietysv/posts/pfbid0hBjS3vNM2T6b9G3RMpNJtKesw5W8UbnoNW3ViZjdDjVeNJvyGbBw7fu3tVCAHr5Al\">The Humane Society Silicon Valley is putting the spotlight on Lady Swifty\u003c/a>. She is a 1-year-old Australian cattle dog mix looking for a permanent home, as this is her third stay at HSSV. \u003ca href=\"https://adopt.hssvmil.org/animal/animalDetails.asp?animalType=3%2C16&datelostfoundyear=%C2%AEionID%3D%2D1&tpage=1&%5Fgac=1%2E213832038%2E1687365038%2ECj0KCQjwnMWkBhDLARIsAHBOftrvJ%2DR4m9%2D6AqRWhb7QkvaVNI1JR2VgxXf9LIWMqOhRqm8eRclLghUaAvlJEALw%5FwcB&pagesize=15&s=adoption&searchTypeId=4&sortby=6&statusID=3&submitbtn=Find+Animals&task=view&%3F0%26utm%5Fterm=topnav%5Fdogs&%5Fgl=1%2Ag699rk%2A%5Fga%2ANzIzMDQwNjgwLjE2ODY2OTAwMjc%2E%2A%5Fga%5FFRB0MZ5WGX%2AMTY4OTYyMDIwMi42OS4xLjE2ODk2MjIzNTkuNjAuMC4w&%5Fga=2%2E195343980%2E179064229%2E1689605594%2D723040680%2E1686690027&searchType=4&animalid=153569\">You can schedule an appointment to meet Lady Swifty on the HSSV site.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Look at her:\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956140\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956140\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/lady-swifty.jpg\" alt=\"An image of a happy looking dog styled to resemble a Taylor Swift album cover.\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1900\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/lady-swifty.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/lady-swifty-800x800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/lady-swifty-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/lady-swifty-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/lady-swifty-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lady Swifty, who’s up for adoption at the Humane Society of Silicon Valley. \u003ccite>(Humane Society of Silicon Valley on Facebook)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Parties and events around the Bay Area\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Britannia Arms Almaden in San José is hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-funday-taylor-swift-sing-a-long-trivia-tickets-652392321997?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">a sing-a-long trivia night\u003c/a> on July 23.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Ray of Light Theater in San Francisco’s Castro District is doing \u003ca href=\"https://www.rayoflighttheatre.com/spotlight\">a cabaret tribute to Swift on July 26\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taylor-swift-pre-party-tickets-676689816457\">A Taylor Swift pre-party at the Santa Clara Hyatt\u003c/a> on July 29.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>There’ll be \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/westwoods-tay-bay-after-par-tay-with-bay-country-tickets-682478570777?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\">a Swift-themed party hosted by Westwood in San Francisco\u003c/a> on July 30 that will include karaoke, drag brunch, line dancing, and permanent bracelets.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.taylorswiftnight.com/\">The Taylor Party dance night\u003c/a> is coming to San José on August 18 …\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>… and \u003ca href=\"https://www.taylorswiftnight.com/\">to Sacramento on August 19\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco’s Civic Center area is hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/midnights-a-taylor-swift-dance-party-tickets-666361885337\">a Taylor Swift dance party on August 18\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>You can also \u003ca href=\"https://slate.com/culture/2023/07/taylor-swift-eras-tour-fans-swifties-swiftball-fantasy-football-game.html\">play the fantasy football-esque game “Swiftball” on Twitter\u003c/a>, which honestly sounds very stressful to me, but there are prizes involved.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Have fun, stay safe, and if you feel overwhelmed afterward, \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/TaylorSwift/comments/13ydf16/taylor_swift_fans_report_amnesia_following_eras/\">don’t worry — you probably aren’t the only one\u003c/a>. Just \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/7lLigiVgJsE?t=112\">capture it, remember it.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"tellus\">\u003c/a>Tell us: What else do you need information about?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>At KQED News, we know that it can sometimes be hard to track down the answers to navigate life in the Bay Area in 2023. We’ve published \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/coronavirus-resources-and-explainers\">clear, practical explainers and guides about COVID\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11936674/how-to-prepare-for-this-weeks-atmospheric-river-storm-sandbags-emergency-kits-and-more\">how to cope with intense winter weather\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11821950/how-to-safely-attend-a-protest-in-the-bay-area\">how to exercise your right to protest safely\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So tell us: What do you need to know more about? Tell us, and you could see your question answered online or on social media. What you submit will make our reporting stronger, and help us decide what to cover here on our site, and on KQED Public Radio, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[hearken id=\"10483\" src=\"https://modules.wearehearken.com/kqed/embed/10483.js\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>An earlier version of this story was published on July 21.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>If you’re attending, \u003ca href=\"https://fortune.com/2022/11/10/why-are-concert-tickets-so-expensive-taylor-swift-springsteen/\">you probably spent a good amount of money on tickets\u003c/a> — and perhaps you’ll be spending even more simply getting to it, if you’re traveling to the South Bay from out of town — and you may be looking for a game plan for parking and getting in and out of the undoubtedly crowded, hectic stadium as painlessly as possible. Or maybe you’re a parent or caregiver wanting to look after your kids at the concert. Or you grew up with Swift’s music, but may not be as knee-deep in her lore as her more passionate fans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We at KQED (including me, who went to the Detroit show in June) got you. Including \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">the specific wisdom of audience members on Reddit on this topic\u003c/a>, this guide is divided into sections for logistics, alternative events, and more Swift-specific salutes that might sound embarrassing on paper but will be \u003ca href=\"https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/06/19/taylor-swift-eras-tour-review\">very fun in the moment\u003c/a>. (“\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VliDxpWM0IM\">Learn to live alongside cringe\u003c/a>,” as Swift said herself in her New York University commencement speech last year.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And remember: If you are a parent or caregiver chaperoning your kids, you’re not exempt from dressing on theme and knowing your stuff. Take it from this dad:\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@sophiasternnn/video/7237591531039886638\" data-video-id=\"7237591531039886638\">\n\u003csection>\u003ca title=\"@sophiasternnn\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@sophiasternnn?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@sophiasternnn\u003c/a> IM CRYING @Taylor Swift @Taylor Nation \u003ca title=\"taylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylorswift\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"erastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/erastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"metlifestadium\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/metlifestadium?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#metlifestadium\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"♬ original sound - sofiaeatsnyc\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7235495513821350698?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">♬ original sound – sofiaeatsnyc\u003c/a>\u003c/section>\n\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to logistics:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#erastourwhattime\">When should I get to Levi’s Stadium? How long does the show last?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumbagpolicy\">What items are banned from Levi’s Stadium? Can I bring a phone charger?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumparking\">What parking is available at Levi’s Stadium or nearby?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumpickup\">Where can I drop someone off or pick them up at the stadium?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftpublictransit\">What’s the best way to get to and from Levi’s Stadium using public transit?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswifttailgate\">Is tailgating at The Eras Tour allowed?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswifttickets\">Can I still get a ticket for The Eras Tour in Santa Clara anywhere?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>… and when you’ve covered the logistics? Dive into \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftfriendshipbracelets\">our primer on all the Swift chants, references and tour preparation\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>you’ll want for the show. And if you didn’t get a ticket for the show, but still want to participate, consult \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftparties\">our list of the Swift-related events and parties\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> happening around the Bay Area in the next few weeks.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"erastourwhattime\">\u003c/a>When does the Eras show start at Levi’s Stadium? What time does it end?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Taylor Swift’s sold-out Santa Clara shows both start at 6:30 p.m. Pacific Time, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/#parent\">Levi’s Stadium will be open at 2 p.m. for parking\u003c/a>, with gates to the stadium seating itself open at 4:30 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The show has not one but two opening acts: sister band HAIM as well as Gracie Abrams. This means you should get there two or even three hours earlier than you think you should — since getting into Levi’s Stadium can be troublesome.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Swift herself performs for three hours, so expect to still be there close to midnight — or even after — when trying to get home. \u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftpublictransit\">Jump to information about getting home from The Eras Tour. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How should I dress for Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>While you may have your specific Eras outfit prepared, make sure to dress accordingly for a hot, dry day and\u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.35&lon=-121.96\"> check the weather forecast a few days out\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.35&lon=-121.96\">The National Weather Service\u003c/a> currently predicts highs of near 80 degrees for Friday and Saturday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Be sure to wear sunscreen and to drink lots of water — you can’t enjoy the concert if you are feeling ill. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/\">You can bring sealed plastic water bottles\u003c/a> and reusable transparent water bottles into the stadium.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED has a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11878134/bay-area-heat-wave-how-to-stay-safe-during-dangerously-hot-weather\">thorough guide on how to stay safe during a heat wave\u003c/a>, should one arise that weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levi’s is an open stadium, meaning it will get chilly when the night cools down. This means it’s a good idea to bring a jacket or sweater.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s also crucial to consider your footwear. Seriously, wear comfortable shoes, because you’ll likely be waiting in long, long lines to get in, for concessions, and merchandise. You’ll also almost certainly be on your feet throughout the entire performance. With the walk from the parking lot to your seating, and then around the stadium itself, you could find you’ve walked miles in one night. (I personally went as Country Taylor and did not break in my cowboy boots. Driving us home was a painful venture.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Still racking your brain for fit ideas? 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"levisstadiumbagpolicy\">\u003c/a>What can I bring to the Eras show? What’s Levi Stadium’s bag policy?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>One big thing to know: \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/bagpolicy/\">Levi’s Stadium does \u003cem>not\u003c/em> allow non-transparent bags\u003c/a> — meaning any bag you bring must be:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Clear (i.e., transparent, so the contents within can be clearly seen)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>No bigger than 12 inches x 6 inches.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The only exception to that “clear bag” rule is for clutches — meaning you can bring a clutch with a shoulder or a wrist strap that’s not transparent but has to be smaller than 4.5 inches x 6.5 inches.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956137\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1779px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956137\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy.jpg\" alt=\"An illustration of the different types of bags approved for entry into Levi's stadium.\" width=\"1779\" height=\"1096\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy.jpg 1779w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-800x493.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-1020x628.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-160x99.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-1536x946.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1779px) 100vw, 1779px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Levi’s Stadium’s list of approved bags for entry. \u003ccite>(levisstadium.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Here are some more \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1684715797527371776?s=20\">things you cannot bring to Levi’s stadium\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Cans, glass bottles, thermoses, non-transparent water bottles that are not plastic and not sealed\u003c/li>\n\u003cli data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">Signs over 11” x 17”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">Banners and poles\u003c/li>\n\u003cli data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">‘Professional’ cameras, video, and audio recording equipment (lights and tripods are also not allowed)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Glow sticks\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Selfie sticks\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Backpacks\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>In \u003ca class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1682177223275474944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1682177223275474944%7Ctwgr%5E5fbbe53e6f488ec91ec96ee7db0852cb70d99441%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kqed.org%2Fnews%2F11956083%2Ftaylor-swift-levis-stadium-eras-santa-clara-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1682177223275474944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1682177223275474944%7Ctwgr%5E5fbbe53e6f488ec91ec96ee7db0852cb70d99441%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kqed.org%2Fnews%2F11956083%2Ftaylor-swift-levis-stadium-eras-santa-clara-tickets\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">a previous tweet\u003c/a>, Levi’s Stadium wrote it would not permit battery packs with portable external phone chargers.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>What else \u003cem>can\u003c/em> you bring to Levi’s Stadium to see The Eras Tour? These items include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/\">Sealed plastic water bottles\u003c/a> and reusable transparent water bottles\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Blankets\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Seat cushions\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Diaper bags (if you’re accompanying a child)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Binoculars\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>How do I know if I’ve got a good seat?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you are anxious about anything obscuring your sight of the stage or how you want to get to your seat fast, you can \u003ca href=\"http://levisstadium.io-media.com/web/index.html\">check out the view from your seat using Levi’s Stadium’s Virtual Venue map\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://seatgeek.com/venues/levi-s-stadium/seating-chart/views\">Seatgeek\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://aviewfrommyseat.com/venue/Levi%27s+Stadium/seating/concert/\">A View From My Seat\u003c/a> also are good resources for this.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956144\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956144\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial phot of a huge stadium, overlaid with graphics illustrating different seating.\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1237\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-800x521.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-1020x664.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-160x104.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-1536x1000.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can look at where your seat is on the Levi’s Stadium site. \u003ccite>(levistadium.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you are at the side or behind the stage, there may be a silver lining for you. I personally was at the very side during the Detroit show, and got to see \u003ca href=\"https://ew.com/music/taylor-swift-hides-in-janitor-cart-for-concert-eras-tour/\">the famous bit in which Swift is wheeled on from backstage in what looks like a janitor’s cart\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should I know about accessibility at Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Levi’s Stadium’s has an \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/guest-services/ada-services/\">online guide to their accessible services\u003c/a>, which includes information about accessible seating and companion seats, bathroom services, elevator facilities and how to request to access closed captioning.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levi’s says that any wheelchair services should be requested in advance when applicable by emailing mobilityservices@levisstadium.com or calling (408) 579-4610 with your requests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for information about \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/ada-parking/\">accessible parking and drop-off at Levi’s Stadium\u003c/a>. The headline: Blue Lot 1 is not accessible and should be avoided.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"levisstadiumparking\">\u003c/a>What should I know about parking at and near Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Can I park at the stadium itself?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One major thing to flag: According to the Levi’s Stadium website and Ticketmaster, \u003ca href=\"https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_homeA_header_search&user_input=49ers+vs+rams&q=levis+stadium+parking\">all available parking passes are sold out for both nights\u003c/a>. However, there are \u003ca href=\"https://www.stubhub.com/parking-passes-only-taylor-swift-santa-clara-tickets-7-28-2023/event/151197068/?quantity=1\">some parking pass resales on StubHub\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even \u003cem>if\u003c/em> you’ve managed to secure your parking pass, getting in and out of the stadium will be a hassle. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/#parent\">Levi’s Stadium will be open at 2 p.m. for parking\u003c/a>, with gates to the stadium seating itself open at 4:30 p.m., so plan to get there on the early side. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/ada-parking/\">Accessible parking information can be found on the Levi’s Stadium site.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#tellus\">Tell us: What else do you need information about right now?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Didn’t snag a parking pass ahead of time? You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.parkwhiz.com/levi-s-stadium-parking/?start=2023-07-29T16%3A30%3A00-07%3A00&end=2023-07-29T17%3A30%3A00-07%3A00&daily=1\">check websites like ParkWhiz\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://spothero.com/\">SpotHero\u003c/a> for non-stadium parking spots nearby, although these will likely still be a long walk — almost a mile — to the stadium. If you’re doing this, be sure to map the route using a tool like Google Maps, to make sure you know how long you have to walk and the shortest route to do so. \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">Some of your walk will be on a gravel path\u003c/a>, which can be hard on the feet. \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">Reddit users advised that there may be pedicabs\u003c/a> around to take you to the stadium.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where can I park nearby?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.santaclaraca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/44607/95?backlist=/our-city/departments-g-z/police-department\">The Santa Clara Police Department is asking people not to park in residential areas.\u003c/a> Parking will also not be allowed in the “clearly marked” posted section of Lick Mille Boulevard on Friday and Saturday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Event related parking will be discouraged starting 1 p.m. on Fairway Glen Drive and Eisenhower Drive on the east side of Lafayette Street. Event parking is also discouraged on Bassett Street, Davis Street, Fillmore Street, and Lake Santa Clara Drive to the west side of Lafayette Street.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What will traffic be like on the day of both Taylor Swift shows around Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/directions/\">use this Levi’s Stadium tool to find the best route\u003c/a> to the venue, or \u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumpickup\">consult this graphic below from Levi’s Stadium \u003c/a>about the best freeway routes to take. Stadium guidance notes that following a navigational tool (like Google Maps) could give you less reliable directions and increase your journey time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.santaclaraca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/44607/95?backlist=/our-city/departments-g-z/police-department\">The Santa Clara Police Department released a traffic advisory\u003c/a> Wednesday morning on the traffic delays and road closures expected to accommodate the large crowd. According to the release:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Heavy traffic and delays are anticipated on major thoroughfares leading to and from the stadium, including Highways 101, 237, 880, Lawrence Expressway, Great America Parkway and San Tomas Expressway, as a result of the event. Expect increased traffic to begin around 1 p.m. and continue through the conclusion of the event and its egress (estimated end time is 11 p.m.).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tasman Drive will be closed from Convention Center Circle to Centennial / Marie P DeBartolo Way beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 28, through the conclusion of the event on Saturday, July 29.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The off-ramp slipway from eastbound Tasman Drive to Stars and Stripes Drive will be closed except for train station, Youth Soccer Park and Gold Lot 1–5 users, and will remain closed through the conclusion of the event.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>No parking will be allowed on the clearly marked posted section of Lick Mill Boulevard on Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29. \u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumparking\">Jump back to more information about parking near Levi’s Stadium.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Counterflow is planned in the north and southbound direction to assist with exiting the parking lots. This will affect Highway 237 at Great America Parkway; the highway off-ramps will be closed.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>In addition, Great America Parkway will be closed northbound from Highway 101 and southbound from Highway 237.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>What about using rideshare services like Uber or Lyft to get to or from Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>We should note that \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">Reddit users actually recommended against using rideshares\u003c/a>, saying that the wait time for one is long and expensive. However, if you are planning on getting an Uber or Lyft, you should be dropped off for the show “curbside on Great America Parkway, between Tasman Drive and Old Glory Lane,” according to the Levi’s Stadium website.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you are taking a rideshare out of the stadium after the show ends, exit Gates A, B or F to get picked up at Red Lot 7. (Due to surge pricing, it will likely be expensive to get an Uber out the stadium.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"levisstadiumpickup\">\u003c/a>I’m dropping off and picking up somebody. Where should I go?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Officials at Levi’s Stadium say there’ll be a Special Parent Pick-Up zone available both nights of The Eras Tour, and we’ll update this guide with specific details as they’re released. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/parking/\">See the stadium’s existing pickup and drop off information on their site.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to Levi’s Stadium’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/#parent\">official guidance for parents and caregivers\u003c/a>, drop-off for The Eras Tour will be located on Great America Parkway by Tasman Drive and Old Glory Lane.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pickup will then begin at 10 p.m. on Patrick Henry Drive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Parents and caregivers may wish to save the map and route directions below:\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956674\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1757px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956674\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1757\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-scaled.jpg 1757w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-800x1165.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-1020x1486.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-160x233.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-1054x1536.jpg 1054w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-1406x2048.jpg 1406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1757px) 100vw, 1757px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A graphic illustrating where parents and caregivers should pick up children attending The Eras Tour. \u003ccite>(levistadium.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftfriendshipbracelets\">How to prepare for a Taylor Swift concert if you’ve never been to one before\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/ada-parking/\">Accessible drop-off, with wheelchair assistance available\u003c/a>, is at Patrick Henry Drive and Great America Parkway. Blue Lot 1 is not accessible and should be avoided.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"taylorswiftpublictransit\">\u003c/a>How to take public transportation to the Eras concert\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Remember: Public transit schedules can always be subject to change. Check the timings for your route on the day of the show itself, and be sure of your very last service home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail and bus\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED staffers highly recommend taking the VTA light rail to the venue itself. And if you’re taking a connecting transit service to VTA, like BART, keep reading for details of timings and additional services.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is a VTA stop on the North side of the stadium, called the Great America Station. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/getting-here/public-transportation/\">Routers are “scheduled daily to and from Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Milpitas, San José, Santa Clara, and Campbell.”\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/go/events/levis-stadium\">See the VTA schedule.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is running additional light rail train service (with one past midnight), according to the city of Santa Clara’s news release. \u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/trip-planner\">You can schedule this journey out on the VTA’s site\u003c/a> by toggling to the “Trip Planner” tab.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Concertgoers headed to see Taylor Swift at Levi’s Stadium this weekend will have access to a greater capacity of transit options than any other event hosted at the venue,” Stacey Hendler Ross, the VTA Public Information Officer, told KQED. “The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will add 30% more light-rail train cars to the service plan to transport an estimated 12,000–15,000 passengers to and from the concert venue.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ross wrote that special service will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29. There will be extra bus service on standby. Trains are “scheduled to run continuously after the concert to clear crowds as soon as possible.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In an email update on Monday, VTA’s spokesperson noted that “passengers connecting to BART should take the VTA Orange Line to the Milpitas Transit Center no later than 11:15 p.m. to make their connection on time,” reaffirming that “BART and VTA staff will be in communication to ensure riders are not left stranded.” (VTA’s spokesperson told KQED last week that BART’s last train is 11:51 p.m.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Caltrain is now running service 75 minutes past the end of the show, “so there is no need to catch an early train to make a Caltrain connection.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>VTA’s PIO recommends people driving to the Milpitas Transit Center to \u003ca href=\"https://vta.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal\">pay for parking permits online\u003c/a> or by \u003ca href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/passport-parking/id501324867\">using the app\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/projects/bart-sv/phase-i/parking\">Get more information on parking at Silicon Valley BART stations.\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/go/fares/clipper\">The Clipper mobile app\u003c/a> is also useful for easier VTA light rail payment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/getting-here/public-transportation/\">The VTA offers accessible cart or wheelchair services\u003c/a> from the Great America station to the Stadium’s west gate. To book these services ahead of time, call (408) 579-4610.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956139\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956139\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1469\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-800x619.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-1020x789.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-160x124.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-1536x1188.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A VTA map illustrating public transit access to Levi’s Stadium \u003ccite>(vta.org)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And another reason to support public transportation — there will apparently be free VTA friendship bracelets for 500 passengers on both days. There will also be a photo-op with a cut-out of Swift on the bus and light-rail.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The VTA bus reaches the greater San José area, Mountain View, Cupertino and Sunnyvale (\u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/go/routes\">see the VTA bus schedule\u003c/a>). The buses will drop you off at either the intersection of Tasman Drive and Great America Parkway or the intersection of Tasman Drive and Calle Del Sol. Please note that accessible cart services are not available for the latter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>BART\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>BART will be running extra trains on both concert nights. \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2023/news20230720-0\">See the details and the schedule on BART’s website.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>ACE train\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://acerail.com/schedules/\">You can use the ACE train to travel to Santa Clara\u003c/a> from Stockton, Lathrop/Manteca, Tracy, Vasco, Livermore, Pleasanton and Fremont.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Biking\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Not quite public transportation, but there are also \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-for-bike-parking-taylor-swift-concert-at-levis-stadium-2-days-tickets-532608084117?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">bike valets from the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition\u003c/a> (\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-for-bike-parking-taylor-swift-concert-at-levis-stadium-2-days-tickets-532608084117?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">who are looking for volunteers\u003c/a>). However, as one Reddit user informed us, \u003ca href=\"https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/public-works/engineering/traffic-engineering/bicyclist-and-pedestrian-detour-on-event-days\">the bike trail is often closed during busy events like game days\u003c/a> so don’t assume you’ll be able to use this trail to reach Levi’s Stadium on the nights of the Eras shows.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to the Santa Clara Police Department, \u003ca href=\"https://www.santaclaraca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/44607/95?backlist=/our-city/departments-g-z/police-department\">“Bicycle valet will be open 3.5 hours prior to the event\u003c/a> through 1 hour upon completion of the Levi’s Stadium event.” These are the trails that are available: San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail, John W. Christian Greenbelt Trail/Prescott, Guadalupe River Trail, Great America Parkway, Lafayette Street, Tasman Drive/Great Mall Parkway/Capital Avenue and North First Street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“For safety reasons the San Tomas Aquino / Saratoga Creek Trail will close at Agnew Road at approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29,” the website states. “Ticketed pedestrians and bicyclists will be able to use the Creek Trail to access the stadium for this event beginning at approximately 2 p.m. each day.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Private shuttles\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You could consider looking into a private ride or shuttle to and from Levi’s Stadium, especially if there’s a large group of you going — just be aware that a lot of these services may already be booked up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mride.com/event\">Private M Ride round-trip shuttles\u003c/a> are offered to Levi’s Stadium from Westwood, a venue in San Francisco, with \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taylor-swift-shuttle-bus-to-levis-stadium-72823-tickets-463437954397?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">tickets on Eventbrite for both night one\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taylor-swift-shuttle-bus-to-levis-stadium-72923-tickets-463442568197?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">night two\u003c/a> of The Eras Tour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You may also find personal, official guides to getting to The Eras Tour using public transit from Bay Area Swifties out there online, such as \u003ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTsl11OVT1NrZwhb1GkJd0yTIJd10OM9RcFy9Ab6nZuAQq-0D7TQILiStzw0T1Z4UlIX8hlwXlhIHHu/pub\">this Google Doc from Libby Nachman\u003c/a> — a fan who’s also a transportation planner by day, who got in touch with KQED with her own advice about public transit to the show — or \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@ruby_mj/video/7253993023497981226\">Tik Toks like this.\u003c/a> (Just be sure to verify any information you find online from unofficial guides like these.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Prepare for a super-crowded stadium experience\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>There’s no shame in getting a little antsy at the big crowds. In a packed stadium, it’s normal to get a little overwhelmed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While there have been no reports of crowd crushes at Swift’s concert, it doesn’t hurt to be careful. According to Mehdi Moussaïd, a research scientist in Berlin who studies crowd behavior, \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">rely on your instincts and senses if you feel like the crowd is getting too dense\u003c/a>. If you get stuck in a crush, move with the crowd and put your arms out in front of your chest and hold them there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In this position, you would have some space, just a little bit, to push for half a centimeter or just 1 centimeter — enough for you to keep breathing,” Moussaïd said to NPR in 2022. “It’s not going to be comfortable. You’re going to be feeling really bad, but at least you’ll survive.” \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">Read NPR’s full guide on what to do if you find yourself caught in a crowd crush.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What to know about using the bathroom at the Eras shows\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/\">find all of the bathroom locations at Levi’s Stadium here\u003c/a>. Warning: These lines will be \u003cem>long\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You should consider building in a bathroom visit 45 minutes or an hour before Swift gets on stage, if you are already in the stadium (and you should be).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Alternatively, as one KQED staffer recommended, \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4jdkImwMwiK7KMaJSY9JyT?si=qkK7-m80T8aBhUmklKF3pw\">you can also sift through the Eras playlist\u003c/a> and see if there is a song you may be comfortable ducking out of to run to the restroom.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For what it’s worth, according to recent reporting around The Eras Tour, \u003ca href=\"https://slate.com/culture/2023/06/taylor-swift-eras-tour-mens-bathrooms.html\">stadium bathrooms often become all-gender during these shows — albeit unofficially\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"taylorswifttailgate\">\u003c/a>Can I tailgate at Levi’s Stadium if I didn’t get tickets?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Tailgating is probably not the first thing you think of when thinking about concerts. But many fans who didn’t get tickets have been outside the stadium, \u003ca href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/music/2023/05/15/taylor-swift-eras-tour-parking-lot/\">throwing a parking lot listening party in other cities\u003c/a>. Plus Levi’s is an open stadium, and many on social media report that the noise leaks out if you’re nearby.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But a Levi’s Stadium spokesperson told KQED that \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/\">tailgating is prohibited for the Eras concerts\u003c/a>, and that there are no designated viewing areas outside Levi’s Stadium. The spokesperson said fans without tickets are not able to get in the parking lot and should not plan to gather outside the stadium. There will be road closures on Tasman Drive on Friday morning, the 28th, and enforced through the weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levi’s Stadium’s security information confirms that “Fans without event tickets will not be permitted to congregate in parking areas or on the streets,” and that stadium staff will be working closely with local police “ensure orderly access for ticketed fans, emergency vehicles, and to provide a safe environment for fans and event staff.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/taylor-swift-eras-tour-levis-stadium-rules/3280510/\">Santa Clara Councilmember Kathy Watanabe told NBC Bay Area\u003c/a> and the\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/taylor-swift-santa-clara-tailgate-18262219.php\">\u003cem> San Francisco Chronicle\u003c/em>\u003c/a> that she believes the stadium doesn’t have control over public streets in the way, and that \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/newsdamian/status/1682516492192190465\">fans \u003cem>should\u003c/em> be able to tailgate outside Levi’s Stadium\u003c/a> to hear the music. But on Thursday morning, KQED’s email to Watanabe’s office requesting more information on what fans should do around tailgating was met with a reply stating that her office had “been asked to forward all requests to stadium management as the[y] are responsible for replying to questions like yours.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whatever you do, please remember: If you are drinking, please don’t get behind the wheel, and establish a designated sober driver instead. \u003ca href=\"https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/26/us/taylor-swift-fan-died-car-crash-gofundme/index.html\">One fan tragically lost his life after the Eras concert in Houston\u003c/a> when he was struck by a drunk driver.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"taylorswifttickets\">\u003c/a>Can I still get a ticket for The Eras Tour at Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Godspeed!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You may try your luck on services like Facebook marketplace resales, Eventbrite, or even Ticketmaster itself. \u003ca href=\"https://abc7news.com/taylor-swift-scams-concert-tickets-better-business-bureau/13474055/\">The Better Businesses Bureau issued a warning about resale scams\u003c/a>, with many people discovering after sending the money through apps like Venmo or Zelle that these “tickets” never existed. Check out the person’s profile and their past posting history to see if it seems real. And \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/28902-bbb-scam-alert-spot-the-scam-before-paying-big-bucks-for-taylor-swift-tickets\">if you do choose to buy a resale, use your credit card,\u003c/a> says the BBB. This at least provides some protection for you if the deal was fake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you are getting a resale from a friend, \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/28902-bbb-scam-alert-spot-the-scam-before-paying-big-bucks-for-taylor-swift-tickets\">make sure you call your friend directly\u003c/a> — to make sure someone isn’t impersonating them online.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Official tickets for the Levi’s Stadium Eras shows are reported to be 100% sold out, so if you see a ticket online for under $500, it may be a scam.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/TaylorSwift/comments/14sl7a7/megathread_hub/\">The Taylor Swift subreddit had a trade and resale thread.\u003c/a> Sometimes it works out for folks. But again — be careful. (Also good rule of thumb: Some tickets aren’t transferable until a week or so before the concert — meaning that you can’t transfer a ticket far ahead of time.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should I know about buying Eras merchandise in the stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://store.taylorswift.com/collections/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-collection\">You can check out all of The Eras Tour merch ahead of time.\u003c/a> There are pros and cons of getting the merch online vs. in person. Cons: If you buy online, shipping can take a while. If buying in person, you’ll be waiting in long lines. Pros: When you buy online, there is a 15%-off code, often with the city’s name included. In person, there are some exclusive to the concert, like the beloved blue crewneck.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>There will be several merchandise booths open in the stadium — and the lines will be mind-numbingly long, so expect wait times close to an hour. You will have a lot of downtime in the beginning of the concert, although you might be reluctant to miss HAIM’s opening set to go buy your merch. Not all of the booths will have all of the quarter-zips and sweaters you want, so make sure to check what’s on display before you get in line.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/levisstadium/status/1684294010016342023?s=21&t=QuxV6WV363bDls3p8Z9G5Q\">a pop-up merchandise booth\u003c/a> open on Red Lot 1, Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday beginning at 2 p.m. Levi’s Stadium says it will not allow fans to start lining up before 8 a.m. There is limited parking, so the stadium’s post encourages fans to take public transportation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to Levi’s Stadium’s Twitter account, show day merchandise sales will begin at 2:00 p.m. and will continue until the end of the show. Merchandise will be located in Red Lot 1 (and also inside the stadium.) However you can’t park in Red Lot 1 if you don’t have a ticket. Levi’s Stadium wrote that fans will not be allowed to line up earlier than 2:00 p.m. (\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvNphh4rn3l/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\">If you brave the lines\u003c/a>, bring water.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You may want to be careful when trying to wash your new merchandise, however. After many fan complaints of ink fading or bleeding after one wash, \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-04-04/taylor-swift-eras-tour-merch-faded-wash-statement\">Swift’s website released a care notice and called the T-shirt’s look “distressed, vintage”\u003c/a> — although in extreme cases, \u003ca href=\"https://store.taylorswift.com/pages/tour-collection-merchandise\">the Swift team say they’ll consider sending a replacement\u003c/a> if you bought it within 30 days. This has led to \u003ca href=\"https://www.scarymommy.com/lifestyle/how-wash-taylor-swift-merch#:~:text=After%20removing%20the%20parchment%20paper,you're%20still%20paranoid).\">many fans ironing on parchment paper on their T-shirts\u003c/a>, letting it cool before putting it in the washing machine inside out, alone, on delicate cold water to protect the ink.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"taylorswiftfriendshipbracelets\">\u003c/a>How to prepare for The Eras Tour — especially if you are not online\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Swift and her fans are incredibly online — and as a result, the in-jokes warp and evolve into Easter Eggs and Taylor-lore embedded in her songs, music videos, posts, and live performances. What follows is a quick rundown of some of the highlights of these new traditions at the concert that are almost certainly in store for you at the Eras shows at Levi’s Stadium — and to ensure you enjoy yourself as much as possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One thing that becomes evident during the Eras concert is Swift’s penchant to mythologize herself, with references and clues — and she loves clues — weaved seamlessly into her performances. She is, you could say, like the Marvel Cinematic Universe in one person.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here are some things you may see from fans, whose excitement will be dazzlingly infectious. (As \u003ca href=\"https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/look-what-taylor-made-us-do\">my favorite write-up of The Eras Tour, from \u003cem>The New Yorker\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, states, “Every person I spoke with at the show was the nicest person I’d ever met. The security guards, the hot dog salesmen, the bartenders, the audience. They were all so nice that I found myself manufacturing excuses for interaction … .”)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>A primer on the friendship bracelets\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You might have seen talk that friendship bracelets were banned from Levi’s Stadium, after a July 20 tweet from the Levi’s Stadium account that bracelets were \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1682175302481453057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1682175302481453057%7Ctwgr%5E798a98cfa7397e67f7655321f1bea3896af02a8a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sfchronicle.com%2Fbayarea%2Farticle%2Ftaylor-swift-eras-tour-levis-stadium-tailgate-18253861.php\">“not permitted in the stadium.”\u003c/a> However, Levi’s Stadium appears to have reversed this position as of Friday morning, tweeting that \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1682436231060389889?s=20\">friendship bracelets were permitted after all\u003c/a> — which the stadium’s spokesperson then confirmed in an email to KQED.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The backstory: Inspired by her song “You’re on Your Own Kid,” fans have been donning hand-made friendship bracelets with lyrics and deep cuts scribed on them — not just for wearing at home, but for bringing along to Swift’s shows. So at the Eras concert, you’ll likely be trading bracelets with other Swifties while you are waiting for the show to start or in the concessions line. Make as many as you are comfortable with, but a handful would be good so you have enough to give out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Given the bag policy at Levi’s Stadium, you’ll probably need to either wear your bracelets or put them in a clear bag (it can be a Ziploc, too).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Children’s bracelet kits are likely your more cost-effective way to make a bunch of bracelets. There’s also a pricier option on Fillmore Street in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights district called \u003ca href=\"https://www.littlewordsproject.com/\">Little Words Project\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956136\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956136\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"A composite image of four photos showing friendship bracelets of different colors.\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1266\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED-1536x1023.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bracelets Audience Engagement Reporter Nisa Khan made with her sister, Tajwar Mazhar, ahead of their concert day. \u003ccite>(Nisa Khan/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What are some popular chants?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Traditions have quickly grown during The Eras Tour, with fans yelling out lines that riff on her lyrics in a Rocky Horror Show-esque way. Here are some of them, if you are there and were wondering when everyone got the memo (on TikTok).\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>During “Delicate,” before the first verse, fans yell: “1, 2, 3 … let’s go, bitch!” \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahts13/video/7250702380755356970?_r=1&_t=8dxzVUgyjsc\">Swift herself now references this one during her show.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During “Anti-Hero,” before the second verse, you yell, “Taylor, you’ll be fine” — referencing the remixed version of the poppy, self-hate anthem in which \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/T1d9PiRAJNM?t=101\">her long-time friend and producer reassures her that her anxieties are in her head\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During “Style,” before the start of the first verse, you ask, “What time is it?” for her to respond-sing “Midnight.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During “All Too Well” (the 10-minute version), you yell, “How’s that make you feel?,” before her line, “That made me want to die.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During “Bejeweled,” during the first verse, you ask, “Where are you going, Taylor?,” for her to sing, “I’m going out tonight.”\u003cbr>\nSwift also does a little shimmy in the middle of “Bejeweled,” inspired by \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@mikaelarellano/video/7211766542827244846?_r=1&_t=8dxcyYaImjK\">a fan-created dance on TikTok\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/taylor-swift-tik-tok-bejeweled-trend-mikael-arellano-1234626909/\">You may see people doing it on the stands during the song.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During “22,” \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/L9oQ-z9u3nQ\">she gives a fan in the front row her hat\u003c/a> — which she has done for the fan above.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If this is all sounding like a lot to learn — or you’re wondering how on earth you’re going to explain all this to non-Swifties you’re going to Levi’s Stadium with, here’s San Francisco TikTokker Arden Alexa trying to get her parents up to speed:\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@arden_alexa/video/7217684923526696234\" data-video-id=\"7217684923526696234\">\n\u003csection>\u003ca title=\"@arden_alexa\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@arden_alexa?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@arden_alexa\u003c/a> wait for the cruel summer one they went so crazy \u003ca title=\"swiftieparents\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swiftieparents?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swiftieparents\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"momanddadoftiktok\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/momanddadoftiktok?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#momanddadoftiktok\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"erastourprep\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/erastourprep?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastourprep\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"badbloodtaylorsversion\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/badbloodtaylorsversion?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#badbloodtaylorsversion\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"antiherotaylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/antiherotaylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#antiherotaylorswift\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"cruelsummertaylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/cruelsummertaylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#cruelsummertaylorswift\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"cruelsummerbridge\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/cruelsummerbridge?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#cruelsummerbridge\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"erastourtaylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/erastourtaylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastourtaylorswift\u003c/a> @taylorswift \u003ca title=\"♬ original sound - arden alexa\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7217684918544010030?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">♬ original sound – arden alexa\u003c/a>\u003c/section>\n\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The surprise songs\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Every show, Swift performs two “surprise songs” on stage from her vast discography of songs — one using an acoustic guitar and one on the piano. Every city’s night is unique — and some may be unique to the local area. For example, she played “\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEY-GPsru_E\">seven\u003c/a>” — which references her birth state of Pennsylvania — in Pittsburg.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many fans have gotten a kick out of guessing what the secret song will be for Northern California. (Let us know if you have any guesses! Swift tends to rep Southern California in her songs more.) \u003ca href=\"https://variety.com/2023/music/news/taylor-swift-eras-tour-surprise-songs-list-1235578714/\">Here’s a list of past surprise songs\u003c/a>, if you’d like to whittle it down.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"taylorswiftparties\">\u003c/a>The Bay Area (Taylor’s version) — aka, the Swift events to attend whether you got an Eras ticket or not\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/03/14/glendale-changes-name-taylor-swifts-eras-tour\">Cities hosting the singer have been celebrating Swift in their own ways\u003c/a> — with \u003ca href=\"https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/taylor-swift-santa-clara-mayor/3275315/?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_BAYBrand\">Santa Clara temporarily changing its name to Swiftie Clara\u003c/a>. San Francisco may also join in, as \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@sfstandard/video/7257635574117453099\">Supervisor Matt Dorsey introduced a resolution\u003c/a> that would make July 28–30 “Taylor Swift Weekend.” \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13931892/dear-city-leaders-stop-with-the-taylor-swift-pandering-already\">Your mileage may vary if you think this is cute.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Each city also gets its own poster, which will be for sale at the concert and online —\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu0wgIEuptZ/\"> the Santa Clara poster was unveiled Thursday\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There will be \u003ca href=\"https://allevents.in/santa%20clara/watch-fireworks-across-from-great-america/10000668412398477\">a fireworks display at 9:45 p.m. at the nearby Great America Theme Park\u003c/a> on both nights of The Eras Tour in the Bay Area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/humanesocietysv/posts/pfbid0hBjS3vNM2T6b9G3RMpNJtKesw5W8UbnoNW3ViZjdDjVeNJvyGbBw7fu3tVCAHr5Al\">The Humane Society Silicon Valley is putting the spotlight on Lady Swifty\u003c/a>. She is a 1-year-old Australian cattle dog mix looking for a permanent home, as this is her third stay at HSSV. \u003ca href=\"https://adopt.hssvmil.org/animal/animalDetails.asp?animalType=3%2C16&datelostfoundyear=%C2%AEionID%3D%2D1&tpage=1&%5Fgac=1%2E213832038%2E1687365038%2ECj0KCQjwnMWkBhDLARIsAHBOftrvJ%2DR4m9%2D6AqRWhb7QkvaVNI1JR2VgxXf9LIWMqOhRqm8eRclLghUaAvlJEALw%5FwcB&pagesize=15&s=adoption&searchTypeId=4&sortby=6&statusID=3&submitbtn=Find+Animals&task=view&%3F0%26utm%5Fterm=topnav%5Fdogs&%5Fgl=1%2Ag699rk%2A%5Fga%2ANzIzMDQwNjgwLjE2ODY2OTAwMjc%2E%2A%5Fga%5FFRB0MZ5WGX%2AMTY4OTYyMDIwMi42OS4xLjE2ODk2MjIzNTkuNjAuMC4w&%5Fga=2%2E195343980%2E179064229%2E1689605594%2D723040680%2E1686690027&searchType=4&animalid=153569\">You can schedule an appointment to meet Lady Swifty on the HSSV site.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Look at her:\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956140\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956140\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/lady-swifty.jpg\" alt=\"An image of a happy looking dog styled to resemble a Taylor Swift album cover.\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1900\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/lady-swifty.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/lady-swifty-800x800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/lady-swifty-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/lady-swifty-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/lady-swifty-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lady Swifty, who’s up for adoption at the Humane Society of Silicon Valley. \u003ccite>(Humane Society of Silicon Valley on Facebook)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Parties and events around the Bay Area\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Britannia Arms Almaden in San José is hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-funday-taylor-swift-sing-a-long-trivia-tickets-652392321997?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">a sing-a-long trivia night\u003c/a> on July 23.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Ray of Light Theater in San Francisco’s Castro District is doing \u003ca href=\"https://www.rayoflighttheatre.com/spotlight\">a cabaret tribute to Swift on July 26\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taylor-swift-pre-party-tickets-676689816457\">A Taylor Swift pre-party at the Santa Clara Hyatt\u003c/a> on July 29.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>There’ll be \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/westwoods-tay-bay-after-par-tay-with-bay-country-tickets-682478570777?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\">a Swift-themed party hosted by Westwood in San Francisco\u003c/a> on July 30 that will include karaoke, drag brunch, line dancing, and permanent bracelets.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.taylorswiftnight.com/\">The Taylor Party dance night\u003c/a> is coming to San José on August 18 …\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>… and \u003ca href=\"https://www.taylorswiftnight.com/\">to Sacramento on August 19\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco’s Civic Center area is hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/midnights-a-taylor-swift-dance-party-tickets-666361885337\">a Taylor Swift dance party on August 18\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>You can also \u003ca href=\"https://slate.com/culture/2023/07/taylor-swift-eras-tour-fans-swifties-swiftball-fantasy-football-game.html\">play the fantasy football-esque game “Swiftball” on Twitter\u003c/a>, which honestly sounds very stressful to me, but there are prizes involved.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Have fun, stay safe, and if you feel overwhelmed afterward, \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/TaylorSwift/comments/13ydf16/taylor_swift_fans_report_amnesia_following_eras/\">don’t worry — you probably aren’t the only one\u003c/a>. 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"content": "\u003cp>Political action committees (PACs) spent more than $3 million on the city council race in Santa Clara, a city of roughly 130,000 people in the heart of Silicon Valley. That outlay of cash is raising eyebrows among voters — and even the candidates themselves.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It appears that one is trying to gain some private benefit from [those donations] and put private interests ahead of the public interests,” said John Pelissero, a senior fellow at Santa Clara University’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.scu.edu/ethics/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Markkula Center for Applied Ethics\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The money, most of it from Jed York, the owner of the San Francisco 49ers football team, highlights an ongoing conflict between the team and the Santa Clara City Council. York’s money is flowing to a block of city council candidates that largely come from outside of politics and are challenging incumbents or candidates backed by the current council.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Beginning in late September, York began donating money to a PAC founded by former Congressman Mike Honda, called the \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/CEGFVR/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Citizens for Efficient Government and Full Voting Rights\u003c/a>. Independent expenditure documents show that York donated $250,000 on Sept. 30, $800,000 on Oct. 1, $300,000 on Oct. 6, $950,000 on Oct. 13 and $600,000 on Oct. 19.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All that money is going towards campaign mailers and television ads supporting four candidates: Suds Jain, Harbir Bhatia, Kevin Park and Anthony Becker. The PAC is also spending on ads attacking incumbent candidates Kathy Watanabe and Teresa O’Neill as well as Robert Mezzetti and Bob O’Keefe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since 2014, York and the City Council have been at odds over the management of Levi’s Stadium, which was built for the 49ers to play in. The two parties have fought over a number of issues, including curfews for events held at the stadium, changes in management agreements, the payment of stadium employees and late rent payments.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As these disagreements escalated, York has become increasingly involved in local politics. During the March elections, York started a PAC called No on C-Santa Clarans for Full Voting Rights, which worked towards defeating the local \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11803793/santa-claras-measure-c-a-fight-over-dark-money-and-district-lines\">Measure C\u003c/a>, which would have condensed the city’s six voting districts into three. York donated $330,000 to defeat the measure, and it eventually failed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This fall, with nearly $3 million in donations, York’s involvement has risen to a whole new scale.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>49ers spokesman Rahul Chandhok said the team wants to support candidates that represent diversity and will uphold voting rights in the city the football team calls home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Park, who is running for a council seat in District 4, has raised about $16,000 on his own. Honda’s PAC — funded by York — spent more than $370,000 on mailers and ads supporting his run.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside label=\"election 2020 coverage\" tag=\"election-2020\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Park thinks that the candidates who are benefiting from York’s support are increasingly being grouped together in the minds of voters.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re running individual campaigns,” said Park. “But people understand there is a fight between the incumbent-backed candidates and the independent candidates. It is a little bit of a battle of one team versus another.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Park said he was surprised to learn that York backed his campaign, especially since he was opposed to the football team’s moving to Santa Clara back in 2014. But over the past few years, Park has felt the city hasn’t cooperated with the 49ers and has failed to talk to them reasonably. He figures Jed York supports his run because he can be more understanding.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The 49ers are more willing to work with a group of people that opposes them but is willing to talk, as opposed to a group of people, like the current city council, that opposes them but doesn’t want to talk,” Park said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But O’Neill, the incumbent who is running against Park, is suspicious of York’s motives. She has been on the city council since 2007 and feels that the 49ers are a behemoth and that it requires skill, patience and skepticism to handle their complicated contract. She said that she has tried to cooperate and “play nice” with the football team, but got “steamrolled” in the process.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I’m scared — not for myself — I will be fine,” O’Neill said. “But I’m scared for Santa Clara because I don’t think some of these people that are running, I don’t think they realize what they’re up against.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\" Jessica Levinson, Loyola Marymount Law School professor\"]‘The concern is that candidates are overly responsive to monied interests and if it doesn’t change the way they vote, [then] it might change the way they listen or talk.’[/pullquote]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She’s not alone in her skepticism. \u003ca href=\"https://scpoapac.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Santa Clara Police Association PAC\u003c/a> has spent a little more than $70,000 on a campaign supporting the incumbent and city council-backed candidates and opposing the political newcomers. In early October, the association created a \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/d9BiyOFwPrw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">satirical video\u003c/a> mocking York’s expenditures on his candidates of choice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bhatia is running for the District 1 seat and, like Park, was confused by York’s support. She is nervous of what voters will think of all this money backing her campaign and resents the idea that she is bought and paid for.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I believe all the PACs just should have stayed out,” Bhatia said. “We had such a great grassroots campaign. It’s not like we waited until [the 49ers] got involved. We’ve been working our butts off for the last five months.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bhatia said she wishes that money had gone towards building affordable housing in the city or towards education. Before York started donating millions to support her run, she felt she was able to discuss the issues that face her city with voters. Now, she said, all anyone wants to talk about is the money.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson said that voters and candidates can only speculate about the true motivations of donors who give large sums of money towards political campaigns.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I don’t think there’s anything inherently evil about spending large sums of independent expenditures,” Levinson said. “I think it raises a whole host of questions about the influence of money in politics and the best way to run elections.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levinson pointed out that since the Supreme Court’s ruling in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/lowdown/1017/when-money-became-speech-the-rise-of-the-super-pac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Citizens United \u003c/a>case, independent expenditures, or money spent by a political organization without guidance from candidates, are considered a form of free speech.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In terms of [York’s] goal of diversifying the city council, I think most people would view that as a laudable goal, and we can ask ourselves whether the ends justify the means,” she said. “The concern is that candidates are overly responsive to monied interests and if it doesn’t change the way they vote, [then] it might change the way they listen or talk.”\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cp>The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in the U.S., Mexico and Canada, with a united bid from North America winning the right to host soccer's showcase event, the sport's world governing body decided on Wednesday. While the final cities selected to host games will be finalized over the next two years, San Francisco and Los Angeles are among the 17 cities in the U.S. being considered.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The united North American bid was selected over a competing bid from Morocco, in a vote among some 203 FIFA members that was held in Moscow on the eve of the 2018 World Cup, hosted by Russia. World Cup games start Thursday, but the U.S. men's team was eliminated in qualification and will not be competing. The tally was 134 votes for the united bid and 65 votes for Morocco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Thank you so, so very much for this incredible honor,\" Carlos Cordeiro, president of the U.S. Soccer Federation, said after the vote was taken. \"Thank you for entrusting us with this privilege.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It will be the first time three countries have joined to host the World Cup — previously, South Korea and Japan had jointly hosted the 2002 Cup. The plan calls for the U.S. to host 60 matches, and its neighbors to host 10 each. A final list of 16 cities, across the three countries, will be finalized in 2021, but will likely include three in Mexico, three in Canada and the remaining 10 in the U.S. After some cities withdrew from bidding consideration, the list has been narrowed down to: Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey (in Mexico); Edmonton, Montreal and Toronto (in Canada); and Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Nashville, Orlando, Miami, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle (in the U.S.).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In San Francisco, games would be played at Levi's Stadium, and in Los Angeles, games would take place at either the Rose Bowl or the currently under construction NFL stadium in Inglewood or potentially the Coliseum in L.A.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The last time the U.S. hosted a World Cup match was in 1994; Mexico first hosted in 1970. Both of those tournaments remain among the most-attended World Cups in history. Mexico is set to become the only country to host three World Cups, having also hosted in 1986.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Responding to years of scandals and suspicions over its selection process, FIFA sought to position this vote as a transparent and open process. After the vote was tallied, FIFA revealed \u003ca href=\"https://resources.fifa.com/image/upload/voting-results-for-the-2026-fifa-world-cup.pdf?cloudid=vpnl19m2xr8zk50mnor3\">how each country had voted\u003c/a>, for instance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>None of the hopeful host countries took part in the vote; neither did U.S. territories that have soccer federations, such as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Among countries that have been in the news lately, here are some votes that stuck out: North Korea voted for Morocco, as did France, the Netherlands and Italy. Iran cast the sole vote for \"None of the bids.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Before the vote was held, the organization displayed its evaluation of the two top bids, showing that it had given a decisive edge to the North Americans in several crucial criteria, covering stadiums, accommodations and transport.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The vote was the crowning moment of the 68th FIFA Congress, held the day before Russia will face Saudi Arabia as the 2018 tournament begins in Moscow. It will conclude on July 15.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the end of the proceedings, FIFA President Gianni Infantino of Switzerland — who was narrowly chosen to lead the organization \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/02/26/468227519/fifa-members-approve-anti-corruption-reforms-limit-presidents-power\">two years ago\u003c/a>, after former president Sepp Blatter resigned in disgrace — announced that he will run for re-election next year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Copyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.npr.org\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Additional reporting by KQED staff.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cp>Across the Bay Area this year, police departments have been rocked by allegations of officer misconduct, and several police chiefs have lost their jobs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But in Santa Clara -- the only city in California to elect its police chief -- there's a different kind of controversy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The race between incumbent Police Chief Mike Sellers and Sgt. Pat Nikolai, longtime president of the \u003ca href=\"http://sccpoa.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Santa Clara Police Officers' Association\u003c/a>, is hinging on the city's new Levi's Stadium and the power and money of the 49ers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[soundcloud url=\"https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/290273091\" params=\"color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" iframe=\"true\" /]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Julie Kenrow, who has lived in Santa Clara's historic district for 16 years, said the police are overwhelmed by the 49ers because of all the security needed at Levi's Stadium for games and special events.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I was never for the stadium,\" said Kenrow. \"I just didn't think Santa Clara was the right fit for the team, because I think we're too small for that club and we got kind of bulldozed.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Before Levi's opened in 2014, Santa Clara voters tried not to be bulldozed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They approved\u003ca href=\"https://www.sccgov.org/sites/rov/Voter%20Education/Voter%20Information%20Pamphlet/Documents/Measure-J.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"> Measure J\u003c/a>, prohibiting the use of their tax money for stadium operations, including policing. The 49ers are required to pay $170,000 for public safety costs per game at Levi's, according to the terms of the team's lease. The problem? Security costs have consistently run over.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2016/02/18/new-santa-clara-mayor-vows-openness-in-dealings-with-49ers-developers/\" target=\"_blank\">Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor\u003c/a> said some of the security cost overruns are being billed to the city's general fund, eating up taxpayer money.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"It's my understanding it's still going on,\" Gillmor said. \"We have to stop the bleeding now. We have to stop it because I've heard from police officers and firefighters that it's still happening in Santa Clara.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Gillmor said Sellers, who was elected chief in 2012 before the stadium opened, has failed to pressure the 49ers for more money when the team's management wants more cops to deal with parking lot brawls. She is supporting Nikolai for police chief.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We can't have a private business, which the 49ers are, making public safety decisions for our city,\" Gillmor said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Sellers says it's unfair to blame him for the city leaders' decision to cap the amount of money the 49ers must pay; he wasn't even chief at the time. Sellers thinks the 49ers should be responsible for all security costs. After all, he said, the city and team are in a long-term lease, and they have to get along.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11147186\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-11147186\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21637_FullSizeRender-qut-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Santa Clara Police Chief Mike Sellers campaigns in front of Levi's Stadium.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21637_FullSizeRender-qut-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21637_FullSizeRender-qut-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21637_FullSizeRender-qut-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21637_FullSizeRender-qut.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21637_FullSizeRender-qut-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21637_FullSizeRender-qut-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21637_FullSizeRender-qut-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21637_FullSizeRender-qut-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21637_FullSizeRender-qut-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Santa Clara Police Chief Mike Sellers campaigns in front of Levi's Stadium. \u003ccite>(Beth Willon/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\"We cannot get a divorce after two years, two and a half, three years,\" Sellers said. \"We've got 40 years here, and we've got to make it work.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But rival Nikolai said Sellers hasn't been tough enough.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I think he could have stepped up a long time ago and gotten more money from the 49ers. He did nothing,\" Nikolai said. \"He just kept working under the assumption that what the 49ers were paying was good enough, and that's not acceptable.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11147189\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-11147189 size-medium\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21639_FullSizeRender-qut-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Sergeant Pat Nikolai gets Julie Kenrow's vote telling her the 49'ers will pay for all security.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21639_FullSizeRender-qut-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21639_FullSizeRender-qut-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21639_FullSizeRender-qut-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21639_FullSizeRender-qut.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21639_FullSizeRender-qut-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21639_FullSizeRender-qut-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21639_FullSizeRender-qut-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21639_FullSizeRender-qut-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21639_FullSizeRender-qut-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Santa Clara police Sgt. Pat Nikolai gets Julie Kenrow's vote telling her the 49ers will pay for all security. \u003ccite>(Beth Willon/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Nikolai said he looks at the 49ers strictly as a business.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"They're in the business of making money, and they're doing a very good job of that,\" Nikolai said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The 49ers issued a statement that said: \"The Stadium Authority is structured so that the City of Santa Clara is not liable for the debts or obligations of the Stadium Authority. All services provided by the City to the Stadium Manager or Stadium Authority are fully reimbursed. The public safety costs are tracked by the City, per event, and invoices are sent to the Stadium Manager once costs are known. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I was never for the stadium,\" said Kenrow. \"I just didn't think Santa Clara was the right fit for the team, because I think we're too small for that club and we got kind of bulldozed.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Before Levi's opened in 2014, Santa Clara voters tried not to be bulldozed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They approved\u003ca href=\"https://www.sccgov.org/sites/rov/Voter%20Education/Voter%20Information%20Pamphlet/Documents/Measure-J.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"> Measure J\u003c/a>, prohibiting the use of their tax money for stadium operations, including policing. The 49ers are required to pay $170,000 for public safety costs per game at Levi's, according to the terms of the team's lease. The problem? Security costs have consistently run over.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2016/02/18/new-santa-clara-mayor-vows-openness-in-dealings-with-49ers-developers/\" target=\"_blank\">Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor\u003c/a> said some of the security cost overruns are being billed to the city's general fund, eating up taxpayer money.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"It's my understanding it's still going on,\" Gillmor said. \"We have to stop the bleeding now. We have to stop it because I've heard from police officers and firefighters that it's still happening in Santa Clara.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Gillmor said Sellers, who was elected chief in 2012 before the stadium opened, has failed to pressure the 49ers for more money when the team's management wants more cops to deal with parking lot brawls. She is supporting Nikolai for police chief.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We can't have a private business, which the 49ers are, making public safety decisions for our city,\" Gillmor said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Sellers says it's unfair to blame him for the city leaders' decision to cap the amount of money the 49ers must pay; he wasn't even chief at the time. Sellers thinks the 49ers should be responsible for all security costs. After all, he said, the city and team are in a long-term lease, and they have to get along.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11147186\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-11147186\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21637_FullSizeRender-qut-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Santa Clara Police Chief Mike Sellers campaigns in front of Levi's Stadium.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21637_FullSizeRender-qut-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21637_FullSizeRender-qut-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21637_FullSizeRender-qut-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21637_FullSizeRender-qut.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21637_FullSizeRender-qut-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21637_FullSizeRender-qut-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21637_FullSizeRender-qut-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21637_FullSizeRender-qut-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21637_FullSizeRender-qut-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Santa Clara Police Chief Mike Sellers campaigns in front of Levi's Stadium. \u003ccite>(Beth Willon/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\"We cannot get a divorce after two years, two and a half, three years,\" Sellers said. \"We've got 40 years here, and we've got to make it work.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But rival Nikolai said Sellers hasn't been tough enough.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I think he could have stepped up a long time ago and gotten more money from the 49ers. He did nothing,\" Nikolai said. \"He just kept working under the assumption that what the 49ers were paying was good enough, and that's not acceptable.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11147189\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-11147189 size-medium\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21639_FullSizeRender-qut-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Sergeant Pat Nikolai gets Julie Kenrow's vote telling her the 49'ers will pay for all security.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21639_FullSizeRender-qut-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21639_FullSizeRender-qut-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21639_FullSizeRender-qut-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21639_FullSizeRender-qut.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21639_FullSizeRender-qut-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21639_FullSizeRender-qut-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21639_FullSizeRender-qut-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21639_FullSizeRender-qut-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/10/RS21639_FullSizeRender-qut-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Santa Clara police Sgt. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Matthews said he was leaving his post to spend more time with his family and decompress from planning for the Super Bowl.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>During Wednesday's meeting, council members praised Gillmor's ability to lead and committed themselves to clashing less and collaborating more. The six current members of the council, including Gillmor, have often split 3-3 on issues related to the stadium, the 2-year-old home of the San Francisco 49ers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Councilman Dominic Caserta has been Gillmor's biggest adversary, but he indicated there will be a change after the City Hall upheaval.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I really believe this is an opportunity for us to come together, and I believe Lisa can lead us in doing that,\" said Caserta.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As Gillmor takes over as mayor, there is an ongoing Santa Clara County \u003ca href=\"http://www.scscourt.org/court_divisions/civil/cgj/grand_jury.shtml\">civil grand jury investigation\u003c/a> of the \u003ca href=\"http://santaclaraca.gov/government/departments/city-manager/stadium-authority\">city's Stadium Authority\u003c/a>, the agency that oversees Levi's Stadium.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The mayor, city manager and council members are all members of the authority. Both Gillmor and Santa Clara's city attorney have declined comment on the grand jury investigation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Gillmor stressed her top priority is to propose an independent audit to make sure Santa Clara is in compliance with a city ordinance, \u003ca href=\"http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_14710946\">Measure J\u003c/a>, that prohibits the use of public funds for security at Levi's Stadium.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I'm very concerned about that as are many citizens of our city,\" said Gillmor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The 49ers would not comment on the security question but issued a statement saying, \"We enjoyed working closely with Mayor Gillmor to make Levi's Stadium a reality during her tenure as a council member and look forward to continuing to work with her on stadium-related matters.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Gillmor also plans to change the relationship with the management of the 49ers who, she said, often deal with city officials in closed-door sessions. The City Council may soon consider a proposal that could lower 49ers' rent payments on the stadium.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"There's going to be a lot more discussion, a lot more interactions, a lot more community exposure to what's happening,\" said Gillmor. \"I think that communication will definitely improve with the 49ers.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Gillmor also said she wants to make the planning process for proposed development projects around Levi's and Santa Clara University more transparent.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I think that there's been a lot of discussions that are not taking place in public. I'm not saying anyone has done anything illegal, I'm not saying anything like that,\" said Gillmor. \"It's just that we are probably a little deficient in our public outreach.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Gillmor was appointed to the council in 2011 to fill Matthews' seat when he became mayor. She was elected in 2012. The process to fill her seat will begin shortly.\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>The problems that have plagued Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara took a break -- for the most part -- on Super Bowl Sunday, as the Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers 24-10.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For the 71,088 fans \u003ca href=\"http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2016/02/07/super-bowl-50-tickets-denver-broncos-carolina-panthers/79967056/\" target=\"_blank\">who paid record prices\u003c/a> to attend the game, \u003ca href=\"http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/50\" target=\"_blank\">Super Bowl 50\u003c/a> lived up to the hype. Instead of leaving the stadium early like 49ers fans often do, the crowd stayed in place the entire game.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_10857968\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/02/RS18368_FullSizeRender-qut-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10857968\">\u003cimg class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-10857968\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/02/RS18368_FullSizeRender-qut-1-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"The Blue Angels fly over Levi's Stadium after Lady Gaga sings the National Anthem.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/02/RS18368_FullSizeRender-qut-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/02/RS18368_FullSizeRender-qut-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/02/RS18368_FullSizeRender-qut-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/02/RS18368_FullSizeRender-qut-1-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/02/RS18368_FullSizeRender-qut-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/02/RS18368_FullSizeRender-qut-1-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/02/RS18368_FullSizeRender-qut-1-960x720.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Blue Angels fly over Levi's Stadium after Lady Gaga sings the National Anthem. \u003ccite>(Beth Willon/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It was the sixth Super Bowl for Michael and Ruby Scott, who live near Houston. Levi's and the game managed to wow them, even though their team -- the Panthers -- lost.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ruby Scott said the bonus was a seat at Levi's with a view that she believes many Californians take for granted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I loved it. I had a seat where I could see the mountains like straight ahead,\" she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Scotts took light rail in and out of the stadium from San Jose. Michael Scott said at past Super Bowls they’ve experienced major mass transit delays, but not this time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The transportation was planned very well in terms of getting train tickets that get you directly to the stadium. We had no problems at all,\" said Michael Scott.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Valley Transportation Authority and Caltrain both reported trains were packed, but all went smoothly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The same couldn't be said for the stadium’s ongoing problems with the turf. Levi's has replaced the sod several times during the last two years, and the NFL replaced the sod once again in January, but that apparently didn't solve the issue. Some players switched cleats during the game and complained afterward about \u003ca href=\"http://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_29488460/same-old-story-turf-issues-at-levis\" target=\"_blank\">the condition of the field\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The footing on the field was terrible,\" Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib \u003ca href=\"http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14738498/super-bowl-50-aqib-talib-denver-broncos-calls-levi-stadium-turf-terrible\" target=\"_blank\">told ESPN\u003c/a>. \"San Fran has to play eight games on that field, so they better do something to get it fixed. It was terrible.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Workers scrambled to pick up the divots before the halftime show.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_10858084\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/02/GettyImages-508987196.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10858084\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-10858084 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/02/GettyImages-508987196-400x309.jpg\" alt=\"Beyonce, Coldplay's Chris Martin and Bruno Mars perform during Super Bowl 50 halftime show.\" width=\"400\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/02/GettyImages-508987196-400x309.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/02/GettyImages-508987196-800x618.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/02/GettyImages-508987196-768x594.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/02/GettyImages-508987196-1440x1113.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/02/GettyImages-508987196-1920x1484.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/02/GettyImages-508987196-1180x912.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2016/02/GettyImages-508987196-960x742.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beyoncé, Coldplay's Chris Martin and Bruno Mars perform during Super Bowl 50 halftime show. \u003ccite>(Timothy F. Clary/AFP-Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\"A whole crew came out on the field and walked the field, picking up divots. That was amazing. I've never seen that before,\" said Kathy Collins, a Panthers fan from Greenville, North Carolina.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Her husband, Bart Collins, was giving the situation the benefit of the doubt.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I've been to the Masters Golf Tournament before and they manicure the course very well, and I thought they were just cleaning it up for the television. Maybe that's what it was\" said Collins. \"But it jinxed our cleats. The Panthers did not play to their potential. Maybe they were nervous, who knows.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most of the fans we talked to said the game lived up to its advance billing as the biggest and best ever.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Everything from the game to the stadium to the entertainment,\" said Inez Eicher, from Columbus, Ohio. \"At halftime, they didn't hold back on anything, and I liked the three acts of Coldplay, Beyoncé and Bruno Mars. They really did a great job working together. It was fun. It was really fun.\"\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cp>NFL turf consultant George Toma has been called everything from \"the god of sod\" to \"the nitty-gritty dirt man\" after preparing the natural turf for every single Super Bowl.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if any stadium needs the 86-year-old's golden rake, it's Levi's. The sod has been replaced several times, partly because chunks of dirt have been popping up and plaguing the 49ers new digs in Santa Clara for two years. In October, a Baltimore Ravens placekicker missed a field goal when the sod fell apart underneath him.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Toma is confident that will not happen when Super Bowl 50 is played at Levi's on Feb. 7. He is among dozens of groundskeepers laying down 75,000 square feet of new Super Bowl sod that came rolled up like enormous rugs. The NFL installs new sod for every Super Bowl, using natural turf.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"This field will be superb for these Super Bowl athletes. 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