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That winter day became known as “The Day the Music Died,” and was immortalized in the 1971 song “American Pie” by Don McLean.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11962655\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11962655\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-02-KQED-800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"An ornate pink and white book cover.\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-02-KQED-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-02-KQED-1020x1530.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-02-KQED-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-02-KQED-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-02-KQED.jpg 1333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A new book by award-winning poet J. Michael Martinez uses the life and music of ‘La Bamba’ singer Ritchie Valens to explore identity, culture and politics. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of J. Michael Martinez)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Valens was the youngest on board at 17 years old. The Mexican-American singer from Pacoima, in the San Fernando Valley, had begun his career less than a year earlier. Yet, his legacy was already cemented through his timeless hits including, “We Belong Together,” “Donna,” and his widely beloved interpretation of the Mexican folk song, “La Bamba.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 1987, the film \u003cem>La Bamba\u003c/em> starring Lou Diamond Phillips, captured Valens’ life story. Los Lobos, the veteran East Los Angeles rockers, performed Valens’ music. The band’s cover of “La Bamba,” went on to become a No. 1 hit upon the film’s release, reintroducing the music of Ritchie Valens to a new generation of fans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Almost 40 years later, award-winning poet and San José State professor J. Michael Martinez has created a new, poetic ode to Valens. \u003cem>Tarta Americana\u003c/em>, which is Spanish for American Pie, uses the life and music of Valens to better understand issues around race, culture and politics as they show up in Martinez’s own life.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Sasha Khokha’s interview with J. Michael Martinez has been edited for length and clarity — for the full version, listen to the audio at the top of the page.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sasha Khokha: \u003c/strong>How did you first get into Ritchie Valens’ music?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Michael Martinez: \u003c/strong>My mother had “La Bamba” on vinyl, and it was actually the first record that she owned, so she would throw it on the record player growing up. After the movie came out, I was completely enthralled. And so, we ended up having the soundtrack always going and as a child, I would dance to “La Bamba.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My mom had such a visceral, joyous response to the sound of his voice and to that opening pluck of guitar. To see my mother immediately joyous and jovial, shaking and ready to dance, that was always a sign that it was going to be a good day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BycLmWI97Nc\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>You mention the film \u003cem>La Bamba\u003c/em> a lot in this book. Tell me your first memories of watching it.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I distinctly remember this. We were in our little TV room. We’d ordered pepperoni pizza and my mother pushed it into the VHS and [hit] play. And [there’s] the opening music that the film has and then this particular scene of Latinos and Latinas in the fields harvesting and gathering.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11962656\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11962656\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-03-KQED-800x1110.jpg\" alt=\"A scan of a photo of you children smiling and posing for a photo.\" width=\"800\" height=\"1110\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-03-KQED-800x1110.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-03-KQED-1020x1416.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-03-KQED-160x222.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-03-KQED-1107x1536.jpg 1107w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-03-KQED.jpg 1441w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ivan Martinez and 5-year-old J. Michael Martinez, around the time he first watched the film La Bamba. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of J. Michael Martinez)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>No other film that I’d seen up to that point as a child had ever resonated with me in that way before. Because there were people that looked like my uncles and aunts, that looked like my mother, my father, and then Ritchie who was not able to speak Spanish fluently, like me.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It really changed my perspective of racial identification. Even as a child, I was like, “Oh, here’s a Chicano that can’t speak Spanish fluently like me that is interested in art like me.” He was deeply, deeply important — a pivotal figure for me to comprehend what it means to be a Chicano, a Latino, in the U.S.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Are there parallels that you see in terms of Valens’ journey as an artist and yours?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He was very much a presence in my young childhood, and so radically influenced my visions of what an artist can be. When he was singing, that music was meant to generate community and to generate hope and love, to bring people together, to see them in their joy. That full effort to pursue art, to pursue music, parallels for me the desire to pursue poetry in language and to cultivate community in the hopes of providing some avenue toward joy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Valens’ name was actually whitewashed by his record producer. His real name was Richard Valenzuela, right?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Certain people, because they’re lighter, they’re more digestible in terms of cultural perception and cultural difference. The more you look like me, the more I can comprehend you. And I think with Valens, that name becomes more legible to audiences that may not understand the “Zuela” of “Valenzuela.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>But what’s incredible is that one of his hit songs ended up being in Spanish.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Isn’t that ironic? Isn’t that beautiful? You don’t need to compromise in order to be popular, to create art that finds itself accessible to different audiences. 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That winter day became known as “The Day the Music Died,” and was immortalized in the 1971 song “American Pie” by Don McLean.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11962655\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11962655\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-02-KQED-800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"An ornate pink and white book cover.\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-02-KQED-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-02-KQED-1020x1530.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-02-KQED-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-02-KQED-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-02-KQED.jpg 1333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A new book by award-winning poet J. Michael Martinez uses the life and music of ‘La Bamba’ singer Ritchie Valens to explore identity, culture and politics. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of J. Michael Martinez)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Valens was the youngest on board at 17 years old. The Mexican-American singer from Pacoima, in the San Fernando Valley, had begun his career less than a year earlier. Yet, his legacy was already cemented through his timeless hits including, “We Belong Together,” “Donna,” and his widely beloved interpretation of the Mexican folk song, “La Bamba.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 1987, the film \u003cem>La Bamba\u003c/em> starring Lou Diamond Phillips, captured Valens’ life story. Los Lobos, the veteran East Los Angeles rockers, performed Valens’ music. The band’s cover of “La Bamba,” went on to become a No. 1 hit upon the film’s release, reintroducing the music of Ritchie Valens to a new generation of fans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Almost 40 years later, award-winning poet and San José State professor J. Michael Martinez has created a new, poetic ode to Valens. \u003cem>Tarta Americana\u003c/em>, which is Spanish for American Pie, uses the life and music of Valens to better understand issues around race, culture and politics as they show up in Martinez’s own life.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Sasha Khokha’s interview with J. Michael Martinez has been edited for length and clarity — for the full version, listen to the audio at the top of the page.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sasha Khokha: \u003c/strong>How did you first get into Ritchie Valens’ music?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Michael Martinez: \u003c/strong>My mother had “La Bamba” on vinyl, and it was actually the first record that she owned, so she would throw it on the record player growing up. After the movie came out, I was completely enthralled. And so, we ended up having the soundtrack always going and as a child, I would dance to “La Bamba.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My mom had such a visceral, joyous response to the sound of his voice and to that opening pluck of guitar. To see my mother immediately joyous and jovial, shaking and ready to dance, that was always a sign that it was going to be a good day.\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/BycLmWI97Nc'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/BycLmWI97Nc'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>You mention the film \u003cem>La Bamba\u003c/em> a lot in this book. Tell me your first memories of watching it.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I distinctly remember this. We were in our little TV room. We’d ordered pepperoni pizza and my mother pushed it into the VHS and [hit] play. And [there’s] the opening music that the film has and then this particular scene of Latinos and Latinas in the fields harvesting and gathering.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11962656\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11962656\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-03-KQED-800x1110.jpg\" alt=\"A scan of a photo of you children smiling and posing for a photo.\" width=\"800\" height=\"1110\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-03-KQED-800x1110.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-03-KQED-1020x1416.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-03-KQED-160x222.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-03-KQED-1107x1536.jpg 1107w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-03-KQED.jpg 1441w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ivan Martinez and 5-year-old J. Michael Martinez, around the time he first watched the film La Bamba. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of J. Michael Martinez)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>No other film that I’d seen up to that point as a child had ever resonated with me in that way before. Because there were people that looked like my uncles and aunts, that looked like my mother, my father, and then Ritchie who was not able to speak Spanish fluently, like me.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It really changed my perspective of racial identification. Even as a child, I was like, “Oh, here’s a Chicano that can’t speak Spanish fluently like me that is interested in art like me.” He was deeply, deeply important — a pivotal figure for me to comprehend what it means to be a Chicano, a Latino, in the U.S.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Are there parallels that you see in terms of Valens’ journey as an artist and yours?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He was very much a presence in my young childhood, and so radically influenced my visions of what an artist can be. When he was singing, that music was meant to generate community and to generate hope and love, to bring people together, to see them in their joy. That full effort to pursue art, to pursue music, parallels for me the desire to pursue poetry in language and to cultivate community in the hopes of providing some avenue toward joy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Valens’ name was actually whitewashed by his record producer. His real name was Richard Valenzuela, right?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Certain people, because they’re lighter, they’re more digestible in terms of cultural perception and cultural difference. The more you look like me, the more I can comprehend you. And I think with Valens, that name becomes more legible to audiences that may not understand the “Zuela” of “Valenzuela.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>But what’s incredible is that one of his hit songs ended up being in Spanish.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Isn’t that ironic? Isn’t that beautiful? You don’t need to compromise in order to be popular, to create art that finds itself accessible to different audiences. That still informs my revolutionary attitude toward language, toward teaching; that there can be integrity and you don’t necessarily need to compromise in the name of capital to sell a product.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11962660\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11962660\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-07-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people outdoors beside a house.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-07-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-07-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-07-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-07-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-07-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/230927-TARTA-AMERICANA-07-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Martinez family gathering. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of J. Michael Martinez)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>A lot of this book is in the form of letters from you to Valens. One of my favorite letters is where you talk about an experience your niece had and how you reacted to it. \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>\u003cem>Letters to Ritchie XI\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ritchie,\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This morning my seven-year-old niece told me a story\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>about a girl in her class asking her if she was a “dirty\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mexican,” & frowning, I recalled a conversation with\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>my mother two days prior, when my mother reminded\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>me: when I was five, when we were the only “colored”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>people in the freshly painted suburban all-American\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>picket fence dream on the northwest side of a pretty\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>square town; my mother said, one day, after playing on\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>the sparkly slide side of the park, I stumbled home,\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>crying, & Baby-Me told my Mom-Then that an older,\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>tall, freckle-faced, red-haired boy kept calling me a\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“dirty Mexican,” & my mom said I cry-sighed to her, “I\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>take showers, Mommy, I’m not\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 120px;\">dirty,”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 120px;\">&, Ritchie,\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 120px;\">heart emojis\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 160px;\">pop-tart\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>around me as I try to remember being such a small\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>bucktoothed bowl-cut, &, Ritchie, this morning, forty\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>years older than four feet, I asked my niece how she\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>replied, & my niece flipped her long, chestnut-brown\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>hair over her shoulder, & after an intentionally dramatic\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>pause, she lifted her chin, & rocking her head on her\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>neck, all Beyoncé-Queen-B-has-deemed-you-Oh-No-\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You-Didn’t, she said, “I told her I was a Martinez, & then\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I pushed her butt to the ground,” &, Ritchie, fireworks\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>smiling out of the corner of her eyes, for one moment we\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>were both one anticipation, then, heads thrown back,\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>we’re braying trombones, stomping merry—joy our\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>preferred stereotype.\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, often just called “Hardly Strictly” or HSB, is \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13934630/hardly-strictly-bluegrass-san-francisco-2023\">San Francisco’s 20-year-plus free music festival\u003c/a> for all ages, and boasts a 73-artist lineup this year, with performances from country, folk, and R&B artists — and yes, bluegrass. No RSVP is needed for the festival.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While it may have been known as something of a free-for-all in the past, there are now \u003ca href=\"https://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/info/#venue\">some newer rules to keep in mind\u003c/a>, especially if it’s been a while since you attended. Read more to learn how to best plan for Hardly Strictly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And can’t make the festival but want to watch? KQED \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/hsb\">will livestream Hardly Strictly here\u003c/a>, with performances from the Banjo Stage all weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/TPSFFJ_85Z0?si=307LSY944UlsGcMx\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#schedule\">What’s the Hardly Strictly schedule?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#parking\">Where is parking for Hardly Strictly?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#bring\">What food and drink can I still bring into Hardly Strictly (and what’s now banned)?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What are the basics at Hardly Strictly?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Hardly Strictly will be held at Hellman Hollow, and Lindley and Marx meadows in Golden Gate Park on Friday, Sept. 29, Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Entrances will open on Friday at 11 a.m., and at 9 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Attendees are asked to enter via any of these four openings:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>JFK Drive and Transverse Drive.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Fulton Street and 30th Avenue.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>JFK Drive and 36th Avenue.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>South Polo Field.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Here is a map of entrances, bathrooms and more:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11962334\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/HSB23map-800x619.png\" alt=\"A 2023 map of the Hardly Strictly festival.\" width=\"800\" height=\"619\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/HSB23map-800x619.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/HSB23map-1020x789.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/HSB23map-160x124.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/HSB23map.png 1030w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Performances end daily at 7 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It gets crowded at Hardly Strictly, so it’s good to get there early to claim your spot (although this might make subsequent stage-hopping hard). There is also a \u003ca href=\"https://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/info/#venue\">“sweep” of the park by waste management\u003c/a> each night after performances end, so you can’t “save your place” the day before.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And it’s Golden Gate Park, so remember: It can get cold — even during \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1984306/best-bay-area-hikes-fall-cool-temperatures\">the Bay Area’s “second summer.”\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"schedule\">\u003c/a>What’s the Hardly Strictly schedule, and which artists are playing?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/schedule/\">entire lineup and schedule can be found on the Hardly Strictly website\u003c/a>. KQED recommends some of these highlight performers:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Valerie June, who \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101891516/to-the-moon-stars-and-beyond-with-musician-valerie-june\">appeared on KQED Forum last year\u003c/a>, where she played some of her tunes that she described as “organic moonshine roots music.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Returning Hardly Strictly favorites: Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Buddy Miller, Jimmie Dale Gilmore.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>R&B and blues stars like Bettye LaVette, Irma Thomas, Kingfish.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Local artists Laurie Lewis and Chuck Prophet.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Non-bluegrass acts like Beth Orton, The Church, Lucero, Rufus Wainwright, Dawes, Kurt Vile, M. Ward.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"bring\">\u003c/a>What can I bring to Hardly Strictly?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Expect a security presence at Hardly Strictly, meaning body scanners and potential search of bags and coolers. If you haven’t been to HSB for a while, many of these measures will be new to you — including the fences and being asked to enter at the four main entry points (as described above). These \u003ca href=\"https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/music/hardly-strictly-announces-new-security-measures-leave-your-cooler-at-home\">security measures were implemented in 2019\u003c/a> after a wave of mass shootings across the U.S. at large events.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11962336\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsbbags.jpg\" alt=\"A list of things you can and cannot bring to the Hardly Strictly Festival\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsbbags.jpg 791w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsbbags-160x207.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Clear bags are recommended for the easiest access. Regular bags (like a non-transparent backpack) over 22″ x 15″ x 10″ will be redirected to a physical search, which will probably cause some delay as you enter the festival.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Soft-sided coolers that are under 9″ x 6″ x 3″ will also go through a normal security search, and will get you through the line quicker. Larger hard-sided coolers, like the one seen in the image above, are “discouraged” and will be searched before you can bring them in — which HSB organizers advise may also cause delays in entering. Organizers say that the festival “reserves the right to reject any cooler for any reason.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Beer and wine can be brought, but should be in non-glass containers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Blankets and tarps up to 5′ x 7′ and short-backed chairs are allowed, as well as collapsible wagons.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dogs are allowed to join in.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>You cannot bring:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/info/#venue\">Bicycles, scooters, regular skateboards, electric skateboards, Segways, Onewheels or other types of motorized devices\u003c/a> inside the venue. (Bicycle parking locations can be found on the map).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>High-backed chairs.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tables.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tents.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Umbrellas and shade structures.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Items with an open flame, firearms, drones, fireworks.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Kegs, beverages for the purpose of vending.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Hard alcohol.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Glass containers.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Devices for amplified sound, or any item/device that could cause damage or injury.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Cameras are okay but without tripods or \u003ca href=\"https://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/info/#venue\">“intrusive equipment.”\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Smoking is also not allowed in any area in Golden Gate Park, due to a San Francisco ordinance.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What about food at Hardly Strictly?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Guests are also allowed to bring their own food (just no glass containers).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/vendors/\">scope out the list of vendors on Hardly Strictly’s website\u003c/a>. Plan for things to be cashless. Here is \u003ca href=\"https://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com:444/wp-content/themes/hsb/images/2023/HSB23-vendors-v3.pdf\">a map of where the vendors will be (PDF)\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Bluegrass General Story is a new feature this year where attendees can pick up picnic supplies, clothing, ice, water and more. There is free water available between Banjo Stage and Arrow Meadow.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Will there be a bus running in the park during Hardly Strictly?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The park service will be \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1159/Getting-to-Golden-Gate-Park\">running their bus during the music festival\u003c/a>. More information about the Hardly Strictly bus route can be \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1617/Golden-Gate-Park-Free-Shuttle\">found on the Golden Gate Park website\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11962338\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23shuttle-800x336.png\" alt=\"A map of the HSB shuttle stops.\" width=\"800\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23shuttle-800x336.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23shuttle-1020x428.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23shuttle-160x67.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23shuttle-1536x645.png 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23shuttle-2048x859.png 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23shuttle-1920x806.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What does public transit look like during Hardly Strictly?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>You can follow \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/hardly-strictly-bluegrass-sept-30-oct-2-2022\">SFMTA’s webpage here for the quickest updates for the Muni\u003c/a>, including \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/hardly-strictly-bluegrass-sept-30-oct-2-2022#extra\">extra services during the festival\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There will also be a post-event service from 6 to 8:30 p.m.: the 5R Fulton Rapid service from Fulton and 30th Avenue to the UN Plaza/Civic Center Station.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These Muni lines will be affected during the weekend: N Judah; 5 Fulton; 5R Fulton Rapid; 7 Haight/Noriega; 18 46th Avenue; 28 19th Avenue; 29 Sunset; and 44 O’Shaughnessy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11962339\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23roadclosure-800x611.jpg\" alt=\"SF MTA's road closure map.\" width=\"800\" height=\"611\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23roadclosure-800x611.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23roadclosure-1020x779.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23roadclosure-160x122.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23roadclosure.jpg 1106w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These streets will be closed to biking:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>JFK Drive from Transverse to Spreckels.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Hellman Bike Path.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Middle Drive Bike Lane.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11962340\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23bikes-800x613.jpg\" alt=\"Map of HSB bike closures.\" width=\"800\" height=\"613\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23bikes-800x613.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23bikes-1020x781.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23bikes-160x123.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23bikes.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What roads will be closed around Golden Gate Park?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>According to Hardly Strictly’s website, these roads will be closed before and during the event:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>JFK Drive between Transverse Drive and Chain of Lakes Drive.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>36th Avenue between Fulton and JFK Drive.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>30th Avenue between Fulton and JFK Drive.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Transverse Drive between Crossover Drive (25th Avenue) and MLK Drive.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Overlook Drive between Transverse and Middle Drive West.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Middle Drive West between Transverse and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Metson Drive between Middle Drive West and MLK.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Parking area at Polo Fields at North Stables and on Metson Drive (south side of Polo fields).\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"parking\">\u003c/a>What parking is available at Hardly Strictly?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Hardly Strictly encourages public transportation to the event. If you choose to drive however, there may be paid parking on a first-come, first-serve basis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Below are the paid parking lots that were available last year, independently owned, so Hardly Strictly \u003ca href=\"https://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/info/#transportation\">cannot guarantee it will be the same this year.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>George Washington High School — 600 32nd Ave. (Enter at 30th Avenue between Geary & Anza).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Argonne — 680 18th Ave. (Enter at Cabrillo between 17th and 18th avenues).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Jefferson Elementary School — 1725 Irving St. (Enter on 18th Avenue between Irving and Judah)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Lawton Alternative School — 1570 31st Ave. (Enter on 30th Avenue between Kirkham and Lawton).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Lafayette Elementary — 4545 Anza St. (Enter on 36th Avenue between Anza and Balboa).\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Remember, if you’re choosing to try to park near Hardly Strictly, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11959477/car-break-ins-bay-area-glass-repair-what-to-do\">break-ins are common in San Francisco\u003c/a> — so leave nothing visible in your vehicle, and if at all possible leave your trunk exposed to show it’s empty. Don’t leave any electronics like laptops in your vehicle, even if you think they’re hidden. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11959799/how-to-avoid-a-car-break-in-bay-area\">Read more about how to potentially reduce your risk of getting your car broken into.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>During Hardly Strictly, the SFMTA will enforce blocked driveways “on a complaint basis only,” says SFMTA. Of course, that’s not giving you free rein to block a person’s driveway — they’ll almost certainly make that complaint and have you towed if they don’t recognize your car.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How does rideshare pickup/drop-off work at Hardly Strictly?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>There will be taxi stands at Fulton from 22nd Avenue to 24th Avenue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are pickups and drop-offs for rideshare around “Washington High School on both 30th Avenue between Anza and Balboa and on Balboa between 30th and 31st [avenues],” according to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/info/\">Hardly Strictly website\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are pickups on Irving between 25th Avenue and 27th Avenue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Due to the large amounts of traffic coming to and from the park, ridesharing apps will only allow pin drops from the designated pickup area, so you should make your way to the drop-off/pickup location before calling for your ride,” the website notes.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should I know about accessibility at Hardly Strictly?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Guests who seek \u003ca href=\"https://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/info/#accessibility\">accessibility can get a wristband\u003c/a>. This map highlights accessible services at Hardly Strictly, like entrances, viewing spots and accessible portable bathrooms. There are also shuttles throughout the park, the stops include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>JFK and Bernice Rodgers Way.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>JFK and Chain of Lakes.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>JFK near the Gate 3 entry.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>GGP Senior Center — 6101 Fulton St.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11962342\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23accessibility-800x593.png\" alt=\"HSB 2023 accessibility map\" width=\"800\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23accessibility-800x593.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23accessibility-1020x757.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23accessibility-160x119.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23accessibility.png 1034w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For ADA parking, rideshare and paratransit drop-off, you should enter from Fulton/43rd Avenue or Lincoln/41st Avenue onto Chain of Lakes Drive E.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Accessibility Ambassador tent is at “JFK and 36th Ave., adjacent to Gate 3 at Spreckels Lake,” according to their website. You will get a number at the tent to text, in case you need to request a golf cart to reach you.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Accessible golf-cart stops are along JFK:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Lloyd Lake (pedestrian path) for Banjo and Arrow.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Marx Meadow for Rooster.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>30th Avenue for Swan and Towers of Gold.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>There will be a medical team at the festival. The nearest hospital is Health Connection St. Mary’s Hospital & Medical Center at 450 Stanyan St.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should I do in a crowd?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Crowds can be overwhelming for some people. With \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/11/1054765905/what-went-wrong-at-astroworld-the-deadly-dynamics-of-crowd-surge\">past tragic incidents at other festivals\u003c/a>, it does not hurt to be cautious and prepared. Read \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">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, rely on your instincts and senses if you feel like the crowd is getting too dense. 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,” \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">Moussaïd told NPR in 2022\u003c/a>. “It’s not going to be comfortable. You’re going to be feeling really bad, but at least you’ll survive.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Nastia Voynovskaya and Gabe Meline contributed to this report.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, often just called “Hardly Strictly” or HSB, is \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13934630/hardly-strictly-bluegrass-san-francisco-2023\">San Francisco’s 20-year-plus free music festival\u003c/a> for all ages, and boasts a 73-artist lineup this year, with performances from country, folk, and R&B artists — and yes, bluegrass. No RSVP is needed for the festival.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While it may have been known as something of a free-for-all in the past, there are now \u003ca href=\"https://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/info/#venue\">some newer rules to keep in mind\u003c/a>, especially if it’s been a while since you attended. Read more to learn how to best plan for Hardly Strictly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And can’t make the festival but want to watch? KQED \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/hsb\">will livestream Hardly Strictly here\u003c/a>, with performances from the Banjo Stage all weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/TPSFFJ_85Z0?si=307LSY944UlsGcMx\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#schedule\">What’s the Hardly Strictly schedule?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#parking\">Where is parking for Hardly Strictly?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#bring\">What food and drink can I still bring into Hardly Strictly (and what’s now banned)?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What are the basics at Hardly Strictly?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Hardly Strictly will be held at Hellman Hollow, and Lindley and Marx meadows in Golden Gate Park on Friday, Sept. 29, Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Entrances will open on Friday at 11 a.m., and at 9 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Attendees are asked to enter via any of these four openings:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>JFK Drive and Transverse Drive.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Fulton Street and 30th Avenue.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>JFK Drive and 36th Avenue.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>South Polo Field.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Here is a map of entrances, bathrooms and more:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11962334\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/HSB23map-800x619.png\" alt=\"A 2023 map of the Hardly Strictly festival.\" width=\"800\" height=\"619\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/HSB23map-800x619.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/HSB23map-1020x789.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/HSB23map-160x124.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/HSB23map.png 1030w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Performances end daily at 7 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It gets crowded at Hardly Strictly, so it’s good to get there early to claim your spot (although this might make subsequent stage-hopping hard). There is also a \u003ca href=\"https://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/info/#venue\">“sweep” of the park by waste management\u003c/a> each night after performances end, so you can’t “save your place” the day before.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And it’s Golden Gate Park, so remember: It can get cold — even during \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1984306/best-bay-area-hikes-fall-cool-temperatures\">the Bay Area’s “second summer.”\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"schedule\">\u003c/a>What’s the Hardly Strictly schedule, and which artists are playing?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/schedule/\">entire lineup and schedule can be found on the Hardly Strictly website\u003c/a>. KQED recommends some of these highlight performers:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Valerie June, who \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101891516/to-the-moon-stars-and-beyond-with-musician-valerie-june\">appeared on KQED Forum last year\u003c/a>, where she played some of her tunes that she described as “organic moonshine roots music.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Returning Hardly Strictly favorites: Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Buddy Miller, Jimmie Dale Gilmore.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>R&B and blues stars like Bettye LaVette, Irma Thomas, Kingfish.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Local artists Laurie Lewis and Chuck Prophet.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Non-bluegrass acts like Beth Orton, The Church, Lucero, Rufus Wainwright, Dawes, Kurt Vile, M. Ward.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"bring\">\u003c/a>What can I bring to Hardly Strictly?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Expect a security presence at Hardly Strictly, meaning body scanners and potential search of bags and coolers. If you haven’t been to HSB for a while, many of these measures will be new to you — including the fences and being asked to enter at the four main entry points (as described above). These \u003ca href=\"https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/music/hardly-strictly-announces-new-security-measures-leave-your-cooler-at-home\">security measures were implemented in 2019\u003c/a> after a wave of mass shootings across the U.S. at large events.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11962336\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsbbags.jpg\" alt=\"A list of things you can and cannot bring to the Hardly Strictly Festival\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsbbags.jpg 791w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsbbags-160x207.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Clear bags are recommended for the easiest access. Regular bags (like a non-transparent backpack) over 22″ x 15″ x 10″ will be redirected to a physical search, which will probably cause some delay as you enter the festival.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Soft-sided coolers that are under 9″ x 6″ x 3″ will also go through a normal security search, and will get you through the line quicker. Larger hard-sided coolers, like the one seen in the image above, are “discouraged” and will be searched before you can bring them in — which HSB organizers advise may also cause delays in entering. Organizers say that the festival “reserves the right to reject any cooler for any reason.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Beer and wine can be brought, but should be in non-glass containers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Blankets and tarps up to 5′ x 7′ and short-backed chairs are allowed, as well as collapsible wagons.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dogs are allowed to join in.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>You cannot bring:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/info/#venue\">Bicycles, scooters, regular skateboards, electric skateboards, Segways, Onewheels or other types of motorized devices\u003c/a> inside the venue. (Bicycle parking locations can be found on the map).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>High-backed chairs.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tables.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tents.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Umbrellas and shade structures.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Items with an open flame, firearms, drones, fireworks.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Kegs, beverages for the purpose of vending.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Hard alcohol.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Glass containers.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Devices for amplified sound, or any item/device that could cause damage or injury.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Cameras are okay but without tripods or \u003ca href=\"https://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/info/#venue\">“intrusive equipment.”\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Smoking is also not allowed in any area in Golden Gate Park, due to a San Francisco ordinance.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What about food at Hardly Strictly?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Guests are also allowed to bring their own food (just no glass containers).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/vendors/\">scope out the list of vendors on Hardly Strictly’s website\u003c/a>. Plan for things to be cashless. Here is \u003ca href=\"https://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com:444/wp-content/themes/hsb/images/2023/HSB23-vendors-v3.pdf\">a map of where the vendors will be (PDF)\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Bluegrass General Story is a new feature this year where attendees can pick up picnic supplies, clothing, ice, water and more. There is free water available between Banjo Stage and Arrow Meadow.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Will there be a bus running in the park during Hardly Strictly?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The park service will be \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1159/Getting-to-Golden-Gate-Park\">running their bus during the music festival\u003c/a>. More information about the Hardly Strictly bus route can be \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1617/Golden-Gate-Park-Free-Shuttle\">found on the Golden Gate Park website\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11962338\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23shuttle-800x336.png\" alt=\"A map of the HSB shuttle stops.\" width=\"800\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23shuttle-800x336.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23shuttle-1020x428.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23shuttle-160x67.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23shuttle-1536x645.png 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23shuttle-2048x859.png 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23shuttle-1920x806.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What does public transit look like during Hardly Strictly?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>You can follow \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/hardly-strictly-bluegrass-sept-30-oct-2-2022\">SFMTA’s webpage here for the quickest updates for the Muni\u003c/a>, including \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/hardly-strictly-bluegrass-sept-30-oct-2-2022#extra\">extra services during the festival\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There will also be a post-event service from 6 to 8:30 p.m.: the 5R Fulton Rapid service from Fulton and 30th Avenue to the UN Plaza/Civic Center Station.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These Muni lines will be affected during the weekend: N Judah; 5 Fulton; 5R Fulton Rapid; 7 Haight/Noriega; 18 46th Avenue; 28 19th Avenue; 29 Sunset; and 44 O’Shaughnessy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11962339\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23roadclosure-800x611.jpg\" alt=\"SF MTA's road closure map.\" width=\"800\" height=\"611\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23roadclosure-800x611.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23roadclosure-1020x779.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23roadclosure-160x122.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23roadclosure.jpg 1106w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These streets will be closed to biking:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>JFK Drive from Transverse to Spreckels.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Hellman Bike Path.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Middle Drive Bike Lane.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11962340\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23bikes-800x613.jpg\" alt=\"Map of HSB bike closures.\" width=\"800\" height=\"613\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23bikes-800x613.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23bikes-1020x781.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23bikes-160x123.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23bikes.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What roads will be closed around Golden Gate Park?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>According to Hardly Strictly’s website, these roads will be closed before and during the event:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>JFK Drive between Transverse Drive and Chain of Lakes Drive.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>36th Avenue between Fulton and JFK Drive.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>30th Avenue between Fulton and JFK Drive.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Transverse Drive between Crossover Drive (25th Avenue) and MLK Drive.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Overlook Drive between Transverse and Middle Drive West.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Middle Drive West between Transverse and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Metson Drive between Middle Drive West and MLK.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Parking area at Polo Fields at North Stables and on Metson Drive (south side of Polo fields).\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"parking\">\u003c/a>What parking is available at Hardly Strictly?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Hardly Strictly encourages public transportation to the event. If you choose to drive however, there may be paid parking on a first-come, first-serve basis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Below are the paid parking lots that were available last year, independently owned, so Hardly Strictly \u003ca href=\"https://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/info/#transportation\">cannot guarantee it will be the same this year.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>George Washington High School — 600 32nd Ave. (Enter at 30th Avenue between Geary & Anza).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Argonne — 680 18th Ave. (Enter at Cabrillo between 17th and 18th avenues).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Jefferson Elementary School — 1725 Irving St. (Enter on 18th Avenue between Irving and Judah)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Lawton Alternative School — 1570 31st Ave. (Enter on 30th Avenue between Kirkham and Lawton).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Lafayette Elementary — 4545 Anza St. (Enter on 36th Avenue between Anza and Balboa).\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Remember, if you’re choosing to try to park near Hardly Strictly, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11959477/car-break-ins-bay-area-glass-repair-what-to-do\">break-ins are common in San Francisco\u003c/a> — so leave nothing visible in your vehicle, and if at all possible leave your trunk exposed to show it’s empty. Don’t leave any electronics like laptops in your vehicle, even if you think they’re hidden. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11959799/how-to-avoid-a-car-break-in-bay-area\">Read more about how to potentially reduce your risk of getting your car broken into.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>During Hardly Strictly, the SFMTA will enforce blocked driveways “on a complaint basis only,” says SFMTA. Of course, that’s not giving you free rein to block a person’s driveway — they’ll almost certainly make that complaint and have you towed if they don’t recognize your car.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How does rideshare pickup/drop-off work at Hardly Strictly?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>There will be taxi stands at Fulton from 22nd Avenue to 24th Avenue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are pickups and drop-offs for rideshare around “Washington High School on both 30th Avenue between Anza and Balboa and on Balboa between 30th and 31st [avenues],” according to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/info/\">Hardly Strictly website\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are pickups on Irving between 25th Avenue and 27th Avenue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Due to the large amounts of traffic coming to and from the park, ridesharing apps will only allow pin drops from the designated pickup area, so you should make your way to the drop-off/pickup location before calling for your ride,” the website notes.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should I know about accessibility at Hardly Strictly?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Guests who seek \u003ca href=\"https://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/info/#accessibility\">accessibility can get a wristband\u003c/a>. This map highlights accessible services at Hardly Strictly, like entrances, viewing spots and accessible portable bathrooms. There are also shuttles throughout the park, the stops include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>JFK and Bernice Rodgers Way.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>JFK and Chain of Lakes.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>JFK near the Gate 3 entry.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>GGP Senior Center — 6101 Fulton St.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11962342\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23accessibility-800x593.png\" alt=\"HSB 2023 accessibility map\" width=\"800\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23accessibility-800x593.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23accessibility-1020x757.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23accessibility-160x119.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/hsb23accessibility.png 1034w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For ADA parking, rideshare and paratransit drop-off, you should enter from Fulton/43rd Avenue or Lincoln/41st Avenue onto Chain of Lakes Drive E.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Accessibility Ambassador tent is at “JFK and 36th Ave., adjacent to Gate 3 at Spreckels Lake,” according to their website. You will get a number at the tent to text, in case you need to request a golf cart to reach you.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Accessible golf-cart stops are along JFK:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Lloyd Lake (pedestrian path) for Banjo and Arrow.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Marx Meadow for Rooster.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>30th Avenue for Swan and Towers of Gold.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>There will be a medical team at the festival. The nearest hospital is Health Connection St. Mary’s Hospital & Medical Center at 450 Stanyan St.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should I do in a crowd?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Crowds can be overwhelming for some people. With \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/11/1054765905/what-went-wrong-at-astroworld-the-deadly-dynamics-of-crowd-surge\">past tragic incidents at other festivals\u003c/a>, it does not hurt to be cautious and prepared. Read \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">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, rely on your instincts and senses if you feel like the crowd is getting too dense. 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,” \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">Moussaïd told NPR in 2022\u003c/a>. “It’s not going to be comfortable. You’re going to be feeling really bad, but at least you’ll survive.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cb>Update, 3 p.m. Tuesday: \u003c/b>By a vote of 10–1, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday afternoon approved a proposal to bring more concerts to Golden Gate Park. The lone dissenter was Connie Chan, who cited concerns that the events would cause disruptions in the Richmond District where her constituents live.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Original \u003c/b>\u003cb>story\u003c/b>\u003cb>, 7:30 a.m. Tuesday\u003cbr>\n\u003c/b>San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors is set to vote on a proposal Tuesday that would bring more concerts to Golden Gate Park the weekend after Outside Lands in addition to three free concerts scattered throughout the city.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The concerts would be organized by Berkeley-based promoter Another Planet Entertainment, the company that also produces the Outside Lands music festival every August, and would take place at \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11659844/does-anyone-play-polo-at-the-golden-gate-park-polo-field-anymore\">the same location as Outside Lands\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Under the proposal, Another Planet would pay the city of San Francisco up to $1.4 million for a two-day event, or $2.1 million for a three-day event, annually, during the duration of the permit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Besides the extra weekend of entertainment slated for Golden Gate Park, Another Planet has also committed to staging three free concerts in downtown San Francisco on the same summer weekend if the city approves the permit. One event would take place at Civic Center Plaza, followed by concerts at Union Square and the Embarcadero Plaza.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The proposal has the support of Mayor London Breed and other city officials. The Budget and Finance Committee unanimously voted last week to forward the proposal to the full board for a vote after a hearing that was dominated by supporters.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sarah Dennis Phillips, executive director of the city’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development, said the downtown concerts would draw more people to an area that has experienced less foot traffic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They are an absolute fulfillment to the mayor’s roadmap to San Francisco’s future that she put out just as COVID was ending,” Phillips said. “One of the key strategies in that roadmap was to transform downtown into a leading arts, culture and nightlife destination, so these concerts fit exactly within the strategies the mayor put forward to try to revitalize downtown.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"Andrew Solow, San Francisco resident\"]‘I live two miles away and it is so loud that I can’t think. I can’t work. I can’t even talk on the phone.’[/pullquote] Some San Francisco residents, however, are concerned about the noise that Outside Lands brings to their neighborhoods and said they dread another round of concerts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I live two miles away and it is so loud that I can’t think. I can’t work. I can’t even talk on the phone,” said Andrew Solow, who lives in the Inner Sunset neighborhood. “What they are doing is bad for people and it’s illegal.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Solow said that he chose to leave San Francisco and live in a hotel during Outside Lands because he had detected noise levels of 70 decibels at his home during the festival.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Solow and resident Stephen Somerstein filed an unsuccessful appeal to the San Francisco Planning Department in 2019 when the city extended the permit for Outside Lands for another 10 years. Solow said he spent $25,000 in legal fees and many hours looking at the legality of the festival’s noise levels.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Despite these concerns, city departments argue these concerts will bring citywide benefits to San Franciscans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A spokesperson for San Francisco Recreation and Parks, Tamara Aparton, said they came up with the plan for more concerts with Another Planet in response to a projected city budget deficit of $780 million over the next two years. Aparton said the extra funds are necessary to avoid cuts in park maintenance, classes and recreation programs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside label='Related Stories' tag='golden-gate-park'] She added that the new concerts would have the same support system for neighbors and the same infrastructure for attendees as Outside Lands, despite having smaller headliners. Attendance will be a third of the size of Outside Lands, which has a permit for 75,000 attendees per day during its duration.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of those support systems for neighbors is a community hotline that will respond in real-time to complaints.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Daniel Montes, a Rec and Parks spokesperson, confirmed to KQED via email that there are no limits for noise levels in the contract that Another Planet has with the city. KQED reached out to Another Planet for a request for comment, but did not hear back in time for publication.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Moreover, the festival has never been held to an environmental study \u003ca href=\"https://sfplanning.org/environmental-review-documents?title=outside+lands&field_environmental_review_categ_target_id=All&items_per_page=10\">because state law considers it a temporary event\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For Inner Richmond resident Mark Ernest Pothier, the hotline is not enough.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There’s just no way you can have a concert on that scale comfortably in a densely populated neighborhood. One of the most densely populated places west of Chicago,” Pothier said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>KQED’s Giuliana Salomone contributed reporting.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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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. It is permission to dance and dream, to call the names of those lost, and to see one another as we are in the glow of our own small moments of freedom.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://studiomuseum.org/eagle-creek-saloon-zine\">view Sadie Barnett’s zine, dedicated to her father’s bar, online \u003c/a>— paired with pictures and newspaper clippings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Why Black-owned made a difference … to practice our culture,” reads one note in the zine, scribbled next to old photos of the bar’s patrons. “Sharing our experiences, contributions, and talent … reflect our own life experience.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>KQED’s Gabe Meline and Lilly Payne contributed to this story. An earlier version of the story was published on August 23.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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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>.) However, she hasn’t played the songs since (prompting some fans to bring “Justice 4 for Thique” signs to the concert.)\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/J2li8I8IVn0'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/J2li8I8IVn0'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\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>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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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. 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>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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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": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\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>\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/5OGltpQHmpM'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/5OGltpQHmpM'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\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. It is permission to dance and dream, to call the names of those lost, and to see one another as we are in the glow of our own small moments of freedom.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://studiomuseum.org/eagle-creek-saloon-zine\">view Sadie Barnett’s zine, dedicated to her father’s bar, online \u003c/a>— paired with pictures and newspaper clippings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Why Black-owned made a difference … to practice our culture,” reads one note in the zine, scribbled next to old photos of the bar’s patrons. “Sharing our experiences, contributions, and talent … reflect our own life experience.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>KQED’s Gabe Meline and Lilly Payne contributed to this story. An earlier version of the story was published on August 23.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13917310/outside-lands-2022-photos-review\">San Francisco’s biggest music festival, Outside Lands\u003c/a>, is coming to Golden Gate Park this weekend with a 2023 lineup that includes Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion, and\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13913890/la-dona-ybca-san-francisco-guaranteed-income-pilot-artists\"> local San Francisco star La Doña\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you managed to get a ticket to this\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/\"> now-sold-out three-day festival that starts Friday, Aug. 11 and lasts through Sunday, Aug. 13\u003c/a>, you might have questions about maps, parking, public transit, road closures, the bag policy and more. After all, Outside Lands is a huge, sprawling event that takes over a large part of Golden Gate Park and impacts a lot of the surrounding areas of the Richmond and Sunset districts in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So keep reading for our guide to this year’s Outside Lands festival with everything you need to know, with maps, links, resources and more. (And if you want the rundown from an Outside Lands veteran, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/10139926/how-to-survive-outside-lands-a-veterans-guide\">read KQED Arts’ archive guide to the festival\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#parkingoutsidelands\">Where can I find parking for Outside Lands?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#outsidelandsroadclosures\">What are the Outside Lands road closures, and where can I get dropped off?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#wristbandoutsidelands\">Can I take off my wristband, or leave Outside Lands to re-enter?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#outsidelandsbartmuni\">What’s the best way to get to Golden Gate Park using public transit?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#banneditemsoutsidelands\">What’s the bag policy at Outside Lands?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11957342\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11957342\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/RS67687_GettyImages-1514097416-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1277\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/RS67687_GettyImages-1514097416-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/RS67687_GettyImages-1514097416-qut-800x532.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/RS67687_GettyImages-1514097416-qut-1020x678.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/RS67687_GettyImages-1514097416-qut-160x106.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/RS67687_GettyImages-1514097416-qut-1536x1022.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Megan Thee Stallion, seen here performing at the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, is one of the headliners for 2023 Outside Lands. \u003ccite>(Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"outsidelandsroadclosures\">\u003c/a>Getting to Outside Lands by car: Where are the road closures?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Outside Lands organizers (and KQED reporters) recommend ticket holders\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\"> \u003cem>don’t\u003c/em> drive to the festival\u003c/a> — and when you read our information about road closures and the parking situation, you may understand why.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Road closures for Outside Lands\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These are the \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/547/Golden-Gate-Park-Road-Closures\">entrances closed on the north side of Golden Gate Park\u003c/a>, according to the park’s official website: Transverse Drive at Crossover Drive, JFK Drive at Transverse Drive, 30th Avenue, 36th Avenue, 43rd Avenue (Chain of Lakes), 47th Avenue, and The Great Highway at JFK Drive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These are the entrances closed on the south side of the park: Martin Luther King Jr. Drive at Crossover Drive, 25th Avenue, Sunset Boulevard at Irving Street, 41st Avenue (Chain of Lakes), and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive at Lincoln Avenue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Below is a map of the road closures near the park. Roads will be closed from Thursday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. to Sunday, Aug. 13 at 11 p.m.:\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11957300\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11957300\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1424\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Map.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Map-800x593.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Map-1020x757.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Map-160x119.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Map-1536x1139.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A map of Golden Gate park illustrating road closures for Outside Lands. \u003ccite>(sfoutsidelands.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-11-13-2023\">Road closures for Outside Lands\u003c/a> include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>All streets in Golden Gate Park west of Park Presidio and Crossover, and Sunset between Irving and Martin Luther King from Thursday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. to Sunday, Aug. 13 at 11 p.m.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/547/Golden-Gate-Park-Road-Closures\">JFK Drive from Transverse to 36th Avenue will also be closed on certain days before and after the festival\u003c/a>, starting Monday, Aug. 7 and lasting through Thursday, Aug. 10, and then again from Monday, Aug. 14 through Wednesday, Aug. 16.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where can I get picked up or dropped off at Outside Lands?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for a good pickup or drop-off point — either for yourself, or because you’re someone else’s ride — Outside Lands recommends “several blocks north or south of the park” — particularly advising that you try Geary Boulevard or Balboa Street to the north, or Irving Street to the south.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-11-13-2023\">You can also be picked up or dropped off for Outside Lands by vehicles or private buses in the Outer Sunset\u003c/a> (south of the park) on the north side of Irving, between 25th and 27th avenues.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the Outer Richmond (the north side of the park near the high school), you can get picked up or dropped off at:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The north side of Balboa, between 30th and 31st avenues, or\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The west side of 30th Avenue, between Balboa and Anza.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Advice for using rideshares and taxis\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">If you are using rideshare apps like Lyft or Uber\u003c/a>, the official Outside Lands pickup and drop-off locations are Balboa & 30th Avenue or Irving Street between 25th and 27th avenues. Be aware that these apps will impose dynamic pricing for an event like Outside Lands, which will make even a short ride much more expensive than usual.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you are \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-11-13-2023\">using a taxi to get to or from Outside Lands\u003c/a> any time from Friday, Aug. 11 at 9 a.m. to Monday, Aug. 14 at 2 a.m., there are taxi stands on the south side of Fulton at 28th and 29th avenues and the south side of Fulton at 24th and 25th avenues.[aside postID='news_11910495,news_11953853,science_1983522' label='More Guides from KQED']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Are there no-go areas for pickup and drop-off for Outside Lands?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to SFMTA, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-11-13-2023\">these areas are strictly forbidden to pick someone up or drop someone off\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Outer Sunset, south side of the park:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Lincoln Way, between 25th and 41st avenues.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Outer Richmond, north side of the park:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Fulton, between 26th and 37th avenues.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, 32nd, 33rd, 34th, 35th, 36th and 37th avenues, between Fulton and Cabrillo.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Golden Gate Park from Friday at 11 a.m. to Sunday at 11:59 p.m.:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>All streets in Golden Gate Park including Crossover.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"parkingoutsidelands\">\u003c/a>Where can I find parking for Outside Lands?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Let’s get this out of the way: There is no “official” general parking for Outside Lands. (Jump straight to \u003ca href=\"#accessibilityoutsidelands\">more information on accessible parking below\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember, if you’re choosing to try to park near Outside Lands, break-ins are common in San Francisco — so leave nothing visible in your vehicle, and if at all possible leave your trunk exposed to show it’s empty. Don’t leave any electronics like laptops in your vehicle, even if you think they’re hidden.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#tellus\">Tell us: What else would you like to read a guide about?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11894419\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11894419\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2021/10/Josh-Withers-scaled-e1635549076106.jpg\" alt=\"A large crowd at a nighttime outdoor concert.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A packed crowd at the Outside Lands Festival in Golden Gate Park in 2019, the last time the event was held before the COVID pandemic. \u003ccite>(Josh Withers/Outside Lands)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where you definitely can’t find parking for Outside Lands\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">parking restrictions in the following nearby neighborhoods\u003c/a>: Fulton, Lincoln, La Playa, and Lower Great Highway.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">Overnight parking of “vehicles taller than 7 (feet) or longer than 12 (feet) any day, street cleaning and 72-hour prohibition violations may result in tickets and towing,”\u003c/a> warns Outside Lands’ website. They also note that the SF Department of Parking and Traffic will be “on high alert during this period of time.” In other words: don’t risk it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Can I use a resident’s parking spot?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some schools near Golden Gate Park sell their parking during Outside Lands to fundraise money, such as \u003ca href=\"https://www.argonnesf.org/outsidelandsparking.html\">Argonne Elementary School (which does not take reservations.)\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Residents around Golden Gate Park may also sell their parking spaces to festival visitors. You can find these on Reddit, Facebook, or even by trolling through the Sunset District in person, and seeing who has signs up. If you choose to go this route to find parking, stay extra vigilant for scams, and make sure you’re always sending money to the right person.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What about blocking a driveway, even if it’s mine?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to the SFMTA, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-11-13-2023\">the San Francisco Transportation Code allows residents to park in the street and block their own driveway\u003c/a> “provided the driveway does not serve more than two tenants.” Any multifamily units of three or more, says SFMTA, may not block their own driveway. Vehicles may also never be parked on the sidewalk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>During Outside Lands, the SFMTA will enforce blocked driveways “on a complaint basis only,” says SFMTA. Of course, that’s not giving you free rein to block a person’s driveway — they’ll almost certainly make that complaint and have you towed if they don’t recognize your car.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you live near Golden Gate Park, you can \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/311/\">check Outside Lands’ Neighborhood 311 advisory page for local residents\u003c/a>, for any updates.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"outsidelandsbartmuni\">\u003c/a>How to get to Outside Lands using public transit\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Getting to Outside Lands using SF Muni\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/sites/default/files/imce-images/2022/map_-_outside_lands_-_transportation_map.png\">SF Muni has a useful map of your options for transportation routes to Outside Lands (PNG)\u003c/a>, and the agency has its own\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/blog/plan-your-next-golden-gate-park-trip-muni\"> guide on getting to Golden Gate Park on Muni.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Muni will be providing extra service on the N Judah and 5R Fulton Rapid. However, remember: The extra service on 5R will not serve the entire route.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11957307\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11957307\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Muni-MAP.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"830\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Muni-MAP.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Muni-MAP-800x346.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Muni-MAP-1020x441.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Muni-MAP-160x69.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Muni-MAP-1536x664.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A map illustrating the various SF Muni routes to Golden Gate Park for Outside Lands \u003ccite>(sfmta.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Each night of the festival, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-11-13-2023#MuniService\">there will be a Muni 5X Fulton Express service from Golden Gate Park to Civic Center BART Station\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-11-13-2023#MuniService\">Bookmark the SFMTA website\u003c/a> for a comprehensive list of extra stops provided by Muni for the weekend of Outside Lands.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-11-13-2023#MuniService\">Other public transit advisories\u003c/a>, as noted on SFMTA’s website:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/7-haight-noriega\">7 Haight/Noriega\u003c/a>,\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/28-19th-avenue\"> 28 19th Avenue\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/29-sunset\">29 Sunset\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/44-oshaughnessy\">44 O’Shaughnessy\u003c/a> serve areas of Golden Gate Park and may be subject to crowds.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/38-geary\">38 Geary\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/38r-geary-rapid\">38R Geary Rapid routes\u003c/a>, which are four blocks north of the Fulton/30th entrance to Golden Gate Park, may also be considered as alternative options to and from the event.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://511.org/\">plan your Muni trip on 511.org\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://511.org/\">check Muni’s arrival information on Next Bus\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Using the official Outside Lands shuttle\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can hop a ride on \u003ca href=\"https://outsidelands.frontgatetickets.com/event/jwep9jf4wjyfqkyl\">Outside Lands’ shuttle, which departs from the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium\u003c/a> to the south entrance of Outside Lands in Golden Gate Park. Civic Center BART station is next to the Bill Graham Auditorium.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://outsidelands.frontgatetickets.com/event/jwep9jf4wjyfqkyl\">These “coach-style buses” are pre-paid, and cost $26\u003c/a> for a one-day pass (with a $3.50 to $5.50 fee.) As of Thursday, \u003ca href=\"https://outsidelands.frontgatetickets.com/event/jwep9jf4wjyfqkyl\">only the highest tier of 3-day ticket is available, for $69\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The service will begin running each day at 11 a.m. and run “continuously all day with limited coverage” from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m, with the last shuttle to the festival leaving Bill Graham Civic Auditorium at 8 p.m. As for getting back, return shuttles run until one hour after the music ends each night, say festival organizers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Outside Lands officials strongly recommend taking BART to Civic Center to pick up the official shuttle, but if you do drive, paid parking is available in the Civic Center Parking Garage adjacent to the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium for a fee (entrance at McAllister Street between Polk Street and Larkin Street.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Getting to Outside Lands on BART\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The nearest BART station to Golden Gate Park is Civic Center. From there, you can \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/blog/plan-your-next-golden-gate-park-trip-muni\">travel onward to Outside Lands using SF Muni\u003c/a>, or \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">use the official paid Outside Lands shuttle\u003c/a> which departs from the nearby Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">BART service will run until “around midnight” on all three days\u003c/a>, says the Outside Lands official guidance. Parking at BART stations with BART-run parking lots is free after 3 p.m. on Friday, and free all day on Saturday and Sunday (except for the Milpitas and Berryessa/North San Jose stations, which still charge on weekends.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/planner\">use the BART Trip Planner to hash out the details.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Getting to Outside Lands by bike\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can park your bikes at the festival, available at the eastern and southern parts of the festival site.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lyft.com/bikes/bay-wheels\">Bay Wheels, run by rideshare app Lyft\u003c/a>, is available at the festival on JFK Drive, just east of Transverse Drive, to park your bike or get a bike home. \u003ca href=\"https://account.baywheels.com/map\">Use this website to find Bay Wheels near you.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Make a plan for getting home each night (and know your last transit option)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">Music ends at 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 9:40 p.m. on Sunday.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Phil Ginsburg, general manager of San Francisco Parks and Recreation, told KQED that exit routes are “very well marked and the strategies for both entering and leaving the festival are pretty well stablished at this point and we’ll have tons of security and there’s a lot of lightning in the area to keep people safe as they exit the festival.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Use \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/planner\">BART’s Trip Planner\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/muni-transit\">SF MTA’s Trip Planner\u003c/a> to check what time the last service of the day is.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"wristbandoutsidelands\">\u003c/a>Can I take off my wristband, or leave Outside Lands to re-enter?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>No, keep your wristband on your wrist if you’re attending multiple days of Outside Lands. (\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/news/know-before-you-go/\">It’s waterproof, so you can shower with it.\u003c/a>)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ticketholders all get a wristband — and festival organizers want you to “treat it like cash.” In other words, the festival won’t replace your wristband if it gets lost or stolen. Do not cut it or twist your wristband, because it can fray and the festival will not replace it in those cases either.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Same day re-entry is not allowed. But if you \u003cem>have\u003c/em> to leave the festival, festival organizers ask that you speak with a supervising staff member at an exit before leaving, to work out the details.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"accessibilityoutsidelands\">\u003c/a>What to know about accessibility at Outside Lands\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/accessibility/\">There is a designated ADA Entrance at 36th Avenue & JFK\u003c/a>. This is where the Access Center is and you can request a golf cart inside, or get a collar for your service animal. Accessible pickup and drop-off is at 36th and Fulton. If you are taking a rideshare, let your driver know to tell the parking staff that you need access to the ADA parking, which is also at the 36th and Fulton entrance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is limited ADA parking available and is first come, first served. You can access this parking by entering 36th Avenue and Fulton and talking to the gate agents. It is worth noting that some of the ADA parking is on roads with uneven terrain, with a walk to the ADA gate. Notify the parking staff so they can request a shuttle for you to the gate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is a lot of demand for shuttles, so Outside Lands is limiting “capacity to our disabled patrons plus one companion. Because of the “limited number” of shuttles, Outside Lands organizers advise disabled festival goers to “please expect a wait, and plan your requests accordingly.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Outside Lands provides elevated platforms at the following stages: Sutro, Twin Peaks and Lands End stages. \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/accessibility/\">There are “banquet style” folding chairs available at all of the platforms.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>ADA restrooms are next to all of the accessible viewing platforms. Restrooms at Outside Lands also have accessible options at the ends.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Festival organizers recommend that you email \u003ca href=\"mailto:access@sfoutsidelands.com\">access@sfoutsidelands.com\u003c/a> ahead of time with any accessibility questions or requests.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Do I need to bring a jacket to Outside Lands?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Yes, it’s August. Yes, it’s Golden Gate Park. Yes, you still need to bring a jacket.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can keep an eye on \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.7771&lon=-122.4196\">the National Weather Service’s forecast for San Francisco\u003c/a> as the festival draws closer. But the park is near the ocean and it gets \u003cem>cold\u003c/em>. Forgetting layers is a classic mistake to make.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also, another outfit suggestion from experienced KQED reporters: Comfortable shoes you don’t mind getting dirty.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can also consider \u003ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-earplugs-for-concerts/\">buying earplugs that allow for sounds to get through for around $30\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"banneditemsoutsidelands\">\u003c/a>What can I bring to Outside Lands?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Some items you can bring to Outside Lands\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Clear backpacks and bags.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Non-clear small bags, fanny packs, and purses up to 6” x 8” x 3”.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Empty dedicated hydration packs with a capacity under 2.5L/150 inches, and just one pocket (standard-size backpacks with hydration bladders will not be allowed into the festival.)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A reusable container for water.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>You can reserve a locker on the festival grounds in advance, but be sure to do so as soon as possible, as these reservations can sell out quickly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11957311\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11957311\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy-800x800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An illustration showing the bag policy at Outside Lands \u003ccite>(sfoutsidelands.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Some items you \u003cem>can’t\u003c/em> bring to Outside Lands\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Glow-sticks, laser pointers (however glow bracelets and necklaces are allowed).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Weapons, fireworks (including pocket knives).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Alcohol.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Pets (apart from service dogs).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Glass or cans.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Video or audio recording equipment (including drones, GoPros and selfie sticks).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Professional still camera equipment with “a detachable lens longer than 2 inches, tripods, big zooms, or commercial use rigs.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Skateboards, scooters or bikes.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Strollers, wagons, or carts.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Hammocks, umbrellas, picnic baskets, coolers, liquids (excluding personal-sized hand sanitizers).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Chairs with legs or tents.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">See the full list of items allowed or prohibited at Outside Lands.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What about eating at Outside Lands?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/w5omnyv46scie5j1ys4kb/OL23-Taste-of-The-Bay-Area-Release-Updated-7-28.docx?rlkey=7gkz2pg8dec8txxkkvd2n9nc2&dl=0\">see the Outside Lands food vendor list ahead of time (DOCX)\u003c/a>, with vegan options marked, as well as \u003ca href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ozi9fn7wdoreb0e74k1dj/OL23-Drink-Release_7-28-Update.docx?rlkey=5hfb8rfe22zxi8mjp1qg8wdvs&dl=0\">the drinks list (including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options)(DOCX)\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Or, as KQED Arts reported back in 2014, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/10139926/how-to-survive-outside-lands-a-veterans-guide\">another option apparently favored by some locals is to “bury bottles of liquor in Golden Gate Park a week before the festival\u003c/a> and dig it up later after you’ve slid past security.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Any other useful Outside Lands tips I should know?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you are looking for shortcuts to other stages (like a tunnel between Polo Field and Sutro Stage) or emergency exits, \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/assets/osl23_patron-map_final.jpg\">save the festival’s official map to your Camera Roll (JPG)\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11957319\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11957319\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Festival-Map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"893\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Festival-Map.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Festival-Map-800x372.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Festival-Map-1020x474.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Festival-Map-160x74.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Festival-Map-1536x714.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An illustrated map of Golden Gate Park showing the various stages available for Outside Lands \u003ccite>(sfoutsidelands.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Here some other insider tips from KQED reporters:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>If you are trying to see someone on the Polo Field, get there early. It gets very crowded quickly.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>There have been bleachers and ADA platforms in Hellman Hollow, near the Twin Peaks stage.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Sometimes artists hang out at the food trucks, talking to fans (and, if you are lucky, performing a quick song.)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/dolores/dolores/\">Dolores’ is a new open-air dance club\u003c/a>, “celebrating the queer and trans communities and the DIY spaces that are vital to San Francisco nightlife and culture.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/soma-tent/soma-tent/\">The SOMA tent will play house and electronic music\u003c/a>, and can have long lines (or as one Reddit commenter writes, \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/OutsideLands/comments/11vher0/soma_tent/\">“if you want to get in, you have to show up way early and never leave.”\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13862534/headed-to-outside-lands-heres-everything-you-need-to-know#:~:text=The%20festival%20has%20a%20Sober,sane%20among%20all%20party%20people.\">There is a sober tent available at Outside Lands\u003c/a>, for those who feel like they need someone to talk to among the partying. It is near the food trucks.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>What should I do in a crowd?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-11-13-2023\">SFMTA expects around 75,000 people each day of the festival\u003c/a> — and crowds can be overwhelming for some. With \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/11/1054765905/what-went-wrong-at-astroworld-the-deadly-dynamics-of-crowd-surge\">past tragic incidents at other festivals\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.change.org/p/urge-outside-lands-to-have-better-exits-to-prevent-astroworld-festival-like-crowd-crush\">Outside Lands fans even asking for better exits to prevent crowd crushes\u003c/a>, it does not hurt to be cautious and prepared. \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, rely on your instincts and senses if you feel like the crowd is getting too dense. 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,” \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">Moussaïd told NPR in 2022\u003c/a>. “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>I wasn’t able to get tickets — are there other related performances I can enjoy?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Yes, \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/night-shows/night-shows/\">Outside Lands has several after-parties around San Francisco for which you can get tickets\u003c/a>, from Thursday through Sunday. These shows include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://wl.seetickets.us/event/OSL-DIESELSHAQ/556186?afflky=1015Folsom\">DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal)\u003c/a> is performing at 1015 Folsom on Friday.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://apeconcerts.com/events/trixie-mattel-230812/\">RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars winner Trixie Mattel\u003c/a> is hosting a DJ set at Bimbo’s 365 Club on Saturday.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C005ED0D41C5EFB\">ME Live & Trikk\u003c/a> is performing at the Great Northern on Sunday.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>KQED’s Gabe Meline and Nastia Voynovskaya contributed to this story\u003c/em>\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>A version of this story was published on August 4.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13917310/outside-lands-2022-photos-review\">San Francisco’s biggest music festival, Outside Lands\u003c/a>, is coming to Golden Gate Park this weekend with a 2023 lineup that includes Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion, and\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13913890/la-dona-ybca-san-francisco-guaranteed-income-pilot-artists\"> local San Francisco star La Doña\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you managed to get a ticket to this\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/\"> now-sold-out three-day festival that starts Friday, Aug. 11 and lasts through Sunday, Aug. 13\u003c/a>, you might have questions about maps, parking, public transit, road closures, the bag policy and more. After all, Outside Lands is a huge, sprawling event that takes over a large part of Golden Gate Park and impacts a lot of the surrounding areas of the Richmond and Sunset districts in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So keep reading for our guide to this year’s Outside Lands festival with everything you need to know, with maps, links, resources and more. (And if you want the rundown from an Outside Lands veteran, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/10139926/how-to-survive-outside-lands-a-veterans-guide\">read KQED Arts’ archive guide to the festival\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#parkingoutsidelands\">Where can I find parking for Outside Lands?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#outsidelandsroadclosures\">What are the Outside Lands road closures, and where can I get dropped off?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#wristbandoutsidelands\">Can I take off my wristband, or leave Outside Lands to re-enter?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#outsidelandsbartmuni\">What’s the best way to get to Golden Gate Park using public transit?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#banneditemsoutsidelands\">What’s the bag policy at Outside Lands?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11957342\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11957342\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/RS67687_GettyImages-1514097416-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1277\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/RS67687_GettyImages-1514097416-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/RS67687_GettyImages-1514097416-qut-800x532.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/RS67687_GettyImages-1514097416-qut-1020x678.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/RS67687_GettyImages-1514097416-qut-160x106.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/RS67687_GettyImages-1514097416-qut-1536x1022.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Megan Thee Stallion, seen here performing at the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, is one of the headliners for 2023 Outside Lands. \u003ccite>(Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"outsidelandsroadclosures\">\u003c/a>Getting to Outside Lands by car: Where are the road closures?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Outside Lands organizers (and KQED reporters) recommend ticket holders\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\"> \u003cem>don’t\u003c/em> drive to the festival\u003c/a> — and when you read our information about road closures and the parking situation, you may understand why.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Road closures for Outside Lands\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These are the \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/547/Golden-Gate-Park-Road-Closures\">entrances closed on the north side of Golden Gate Park\u003c/a>, according to the park’s official website: Transverse Drive at Crossover Drive, JFK Drive at Transverse Drive, 30th Avenue, 36th Avenue, 43rd Avenue (Chain of Lakes), 47th Avenue, and The Great Highway at JFK Drive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These are the entrances closed on the south side of the park: Martin Luther King Jr. Drive at Crossover Drive, 25th Avenue, Sunset Boulevard at Irving Street, 41st Avenue (Chain of Lakes), and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive at Lincoln Avenue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Below is a map of the road closures near the park. Roads will be closed from Thursday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. to Sunday, Aug. 13 at 11 p.m.:\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11957300\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11957300\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1424\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Map.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Map-800x593.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Map-1020x757.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Map-160x119.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Map-1536x1139.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A map of Golden Gate park illustrating road closures for Outside Lands. \u003ccite>(sfoutsidelands.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-11-13-2023\">Road closures for Outside Lands\u003c/a> include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>All streets in Golden Gate Park west of Park Presidio and Crossover, and Sunset between Irving and Martin Luther King from Thursday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. to Sunday, Aug. 13 at 11 p.m.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/547/Golden-Gate-Park-Road-Closures\">JFK Drive from Transverse to 36th Avenue will also be closed on certain days before and after the festival\u003c/a>, starting Monday, Aug. 7 and lasting through Thursday, Aug. 10, and then again from Monday, Aug. 14 through Wednesday, Aug. 16.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where can I get picked up or dropped off at Outside Lands?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for a good pickup or drop-off point — either for yourself, or because you’re someone else’s ride — Outside Lands recommends “several blocks north or south of the park” — particularly advising that you try Geary Boulevard or Balboa Street to the north, or Irving Street to the south.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-11-13-2023\">You can also be picked up or dropped off for Outside Lands by vehicles or private buses in the Outer Sunset\u003c/a> (south of the park) on the north side of Irving, between 25th and 27th avenues.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the Outer Richmond (the north side of the park near the high school), you can get picked up or dropped off at:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The north side of Balboa, between 30th and 31st avenues, or\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The west side of 30th Avenue, between Balboa and Anza.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Advice for using rideshares and taxis\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">If you are using rideshare apps like Lyft or Uber\u003c/a>, the official Outside Lands pickup and drop-off locations are Balboa & 30th Avenue or Irving Street between 25th and 27th avenues. Be aware that these apps will impose dynamic pricing for an event like Outside Lands, which will make even a short ride much more expensive than usual.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you are \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-11-13-2023\">using a taxi to get to or from Outside Lands\u003c/a> any time from Friday, Aug. 11 at 9 a.m. to Monday, Aug. 14 at 2 a.m., there are taxi stands on the south side of Fulton at 28th and 29th avenues and the south side of Fulton at 24th and 25th avenues.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Are there no-go areas for pickup and drop-off for Outside Lands?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to SFMTA, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-11-13-2023\">these areas are strictly forbidden to pick someone up or drop someone off\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Outer Sunset, south side of the park:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Lincoln Way, between 25th and 41st avenues.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Outer Richmond, north side of the park:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Fulton, between 26th and 37th avenues.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, 32nd, 33rd, 34th, 35th, 36th and 37th avenues, between Fulton and Cabrillo.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Golden Gate Park from Friday at 11 a.m. to Sunday at 11:59 p.m.:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>All streets in Golden Gate Park including Crossover.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"parkingoutsidelands\">\u003c/a>Where can I find parking for Outside Lands?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Let’s get this out of the way: There is no “official” general parking for Outside Lands. (Jump straight to \u003ca href=\"#accessibilityoutsidelands\">more information on accessible parking below\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember, if you’re choosing to try to park near Outside Lands, break-ins are common in San Francisco — so leave nothing visible in your vehicle, and if at all possible leave your trunk exposed to show it’s empty. Don’t leave any electronics like laptops in your vehicle, even if you think they’re hidden.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#tellus\">Tell us: What else would you like to read a guide about?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11894419\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11894419\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2021/10/Josh-Withers-scaled-e1635549076106.jpg\" alt=\"A large crowd at a nighttime outdoor concert.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A packed crowd at the Outside Lands Festival in Golden Gate Park in 2019, the last time the event was held before the COVID pandemic. \u003ccite>(Josh Withers/Outside Lands)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where you definitely can’t find parking for Outside Lands\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">parking restrictions in the following nearby neighborhoods\u003c/a>: Fulton, Lincoln, La Playa, and Lower Great Highway.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">Overnight parking of “vehicles taller than 7 (feet) or longer than 12 (feet) any day, street cleaning and 72-hour prohibition violations may result in tickets and towing,”\u003c/a> warns Outside Lands’ website. They also note that the SF Department of Parking and Traffic will be “on high alert during this period of time.” In other words: don’t risk it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Can I use a resident’s parking spot?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some schools near Golden Gate Park sell their parking during Outside Lands to fundraise money, such as \u003ca href=\"https://www.argonnesf.org/outsidelandsparking.html\">Argonne Elementary School (which does not take reservations.)\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Residents around Golden Gate Park may also sell their parking spaces to festival visitors. You can find these on Reddit, Facebook, or even by trolling through the Sunset District in person, and seeing who has signs up. If you choose to go this route to find parking, stay extra vigilant for scams, and make sure you’re always sending money to the right person.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What about blocking a driveway, even if it’s mine?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to the SFMTA, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-11-13-2023\">the San Francisco Transportation Code allows residents to park in the street and block their own driveway\u003c/a> “provided the driveway does not serve more than two tenants.” Any multifamily units of three or more, says SFMTA, may not block their own driveway. Vehicles may also never be parked on the sidewalk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>During Outside Lands, the SFMTA will enforce blocked driveways “on a complaint basis only,” says SFMTA. Of course, that’s not giving you free rein to block a person’s driveway — they’ll almost certainly make that complaint and have you towed if they don’t recognize your car.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you live near Golden Gate Park, you can \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/311/\">check Outside Lands’ Neighborhood 311 advisory page for local residents\u003c/a>, for any updates.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"outsidelandsbartmuni\">\u003c/a>How to get to Outside Lands using public transit\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Getting to Outside Lands using SF Muni\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/sites/default/files/imce-images/2022/map_-_outside_lands_-_transportation_map.png\">SF Muni has a useful map of your options for transportation routes to Outside Lands (PNG)\u003c/a>, and the agency has its own\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/blog/plan-your-next-golden-gate-park-trip-muni\"> guide on getting to Golden Gate Park on Muni.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Muni will be providing extra service on the N Judah and 5R Fulton Rapid. However, remember: The extra service on 5R will not serve the entire route.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11957307\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11957307\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Muni-MAP.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"830\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Muni-MAP.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Muni-MAP-800x346.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Muni-MAP-1020x441.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Muni-MAP-160x69.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Muni-MAP-1536x664.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A map illustrating the various SF Muni routes to Golden Gate Park for Outside Lands \u003ccite>(sfmta.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Each night of the festival, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-11-13-2023#MuniService\">there will be a Muni 5X Fulton Express service from Golden Gate Park to Civic Center BART Station\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-11-13-2023#MuniService\">Bookmark the SFMTA website\u003c/a> for a comprehensive list of extra stops provided by Muni for the weekend of Outside Lands.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-11-13-2023#MuniService\">Other public transit advisories\u003c/a>, as noted on SFMTA’s website:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/7-haight-noriega\">7 Haight/Noriega\u003c/a>,\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/28-19th-avenue\"> 28 19th Avenue\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/29-sunset\">29 Sunset\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/44-oshaughnessy\">44 O’Shaughnessy\u003c/a> serve areas of Golden Gate Park and may be subject to crowds.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/38-geary\">38 Geary\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/38r-geary-rapid\">38R Geary Rapid routes\u003c/a>, which are four blocks north of the Fulton/30th entrance to Golden Gate Park, may also be considered as alternative options to and from the event.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://511.org/\">plan your Muni trip on 511.org\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://511.org/\">check Muni’s arrival information on Next Bus\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Using the official Outside Lands shuttle\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can hop a ride on \u003ca href=\"https://outsidelands.frontgatetickets.com/event/jwep9jf4wjyfqkyl\">Outside Lands’ shuttle, which departs from the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium\u003c/a> to the south entrance of Outside Lands in Golden Gate Park. Civic Center BART station is next to the Bill Graham Auditorium.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://outsidelands.frontgatetickets.com/event/jwep9jf4wjyfqkyl\">These “coach-style buses” are pre-paid, and cost $26\u003c/a> for a one-day pass (with a $3.50 to $5.50 fee.) As of Thursday, \u003ca href=\"https://outsidelands.frontgatetickets.com/event/jwep9jf4wjyfqkyl\">only the highest tier of 3-day ticket is available, for $69\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The service will begin running each day at 11 a.m. and run “continuously all day with limited coverage” from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m, with the last shuttle to the festival leaving Bill Graham Civic Auditorium at 8 p.m. As for getting back, return shuttles run until one hour after the music ends each night, say festival organizers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Outside Lands officials strongly recommend taking BART to Civic Center to pick up the official shuttle, but if you do drive, paid parking is available in the Civic Center Parking Garage adjacent to the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium for a fee (entrance at McAllister Street between Polk Street and Larkin Street.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Getting to Outside Lands on BART\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The nearest BART station to Golden Gate Park is Civic Center. From there, you can \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/blog/plan-your-next-golden-gate-park-trip-muni\">travel onward to Outside Lands using SF Muni\u003c/a>, or \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">use the official paid Outside Lands shuttle\u003c/a> which departs from the nearby Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">BART service will run until “around midnight” on all three days\u003c/a>, says the Outside Lands official guidance. Parking at BART stations with BART-run parking lots is free after 3 p.m. on Friday, and free all day on Saturday and Sunday (except for the Milpitas and Berryessa/North San Jose stations, which still charge on weekends.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/planner\">use the BART Trip Planner to hash out the details.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Getting to Outside Lands by bike\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can park your bikes at the festival, available at the eastern and southern parts of the festival site.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lyft.com/bikes/bay-wheels\">Bay Wheels, run by rideshare app Lyft\u003c/a>, is available at the festival on JFK Drive, just east of Transverse Drive, to park your bike or get a bike home. \u003ca href=\"https://account.baywheels.com/map\">Use this website to find Bay Wheels near you.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Make a plan for getting home each night (and know your last transit option)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">Music ends at 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 9:40 p.m. on Sunday.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Phil Ginsburg, general manager of San Francisco Parks and Recreation, told KQED that exit routes are “very well marked and the strategies for both entering and leaving the festival are pretty well stablished at this point and we’ll have tons of security and there’s a lot of lightning in the area to keep people safe as they exit the festival.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Use \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/planner\">BART’s Trip Planner\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/muni-transit\">SF MTA’s Trip Planner\u003c/a> to check what time the last service of the day is.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"wristbandoutsidelands\">\u003c/a>Can I take off my wristband, or leave Outside Lands to re-enter?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>No, keep your wristband on your wrist if you’re attending multiple days of Outside Lands. (\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/news/know-before-you-go/\">It’s waterproof, so you can shower with it.\u003c/a>)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ticketholders all get a wristband — and festival organizers want you to “treat it like cash.” In other words, the festival won’t replace your wristband if it gets lost or stolen. Do not cut it or twist your wristband, because it can fray and the festival will not replace it in those cases either.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Same day re-entry is not allowed. But if you \u003cem>have\u003c/em> to leave the festival, festival organizers ask that you speak with a supervising staff member at an exit before leaving, to work out the details.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"accessibilityoutsidelands\">\u003c/a>What to know about accessibility at Outside Lands\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/accessibility/\">There is a designated ADA Entrance at 36th Avenue & JFK\u003c/a>. This is where the Access Center is and you can request a golf cart inside, or get a collar for your service animal. Accessible pickup and drop-off is at 36th and Fulton. If you are taking a rideshare, let your driver know to tell the parking staff that you need access to the ADA parking, which is also at the 36th and Fulton entrance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is limited ADA parking available and is first come, first served. You can access this parking by entering 36th Avenue and Fulton and talking to the gate agents. It is worth noting that some of the ADA parking is on roads with uneven terrain, with a walk to the ADA gate. Notify the parking staff so they can request a shuttle for you to the gate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is a lot of demand for shuttles, so Outside Lands is limiting “capacity to our disabled patrons plus one companion. Because of the “limited number” of shuttles, Outside Lands organizers advise disabled festival goers to “please expect a wait, and plan your requests accordingly.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Outside Lands provides elevated platforms at the following stages: Sutro, Twin Peaks and Lands End stages. \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/accessibility/\">There are “banquet style” folding chairs available at all of the platforms.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>ADA restrooms are next to all of the accessible viewing platforms. Restrooms at Outside Lands also have accessible options at the ends.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Festival organizers recommend that you email \u003ca href=\"mailto:access@sfoutsidelands.com\">access@sfoutsidelands.com\u003c/a> ahead of time with any accessibility questions or requests.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Do I need to bring a jacket to Outside Lands?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Yes, it’s August. Yes, it’s Golden Gate Park. Yes, you still need to bring a jacket.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can keep an eye on \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.7771&lon=-122.4196\">the National Weather Service’s forecast for San Francisco\u003c/a> as the festival draws closer. But the park is near the ocean and it gets \u003cem>cold\u003c/em>. Forgetting layers is a classic mistake to make.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also, another outfit suggestion from experienced KQED reporters: Comfortable shoes you don’t mind getting dirty.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can also consider \u003ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-earplugs-for-concerts/\">buying earplugs that allow for sounds to get through for around $30\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"banneditemsoutsidelands\">\u003c/a>What can I bring to Outside Lands?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Some items you can bring to Outside Lands\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Clear backpacks and bags.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Non-clear small bags, fanny packs, and purses up to 6” x 8” x 3”.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Empty dedicated hydration packs with a capacity under 2.5L/150 inches, and just one pocket (standard-size backpacks with hydration bladders will not be allowed into the festival.)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A reusable container for water.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>You can reserve a locker on the festival grounds in advance, but be sure to do so as soon as possible, as these reservations can sell out quickly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11957311\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11957311\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy-800x800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An illustration showing the bag policy at Outside Lands \u003ccite>(sfoutsidelands.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Some items you \u003cem>can’t\u003c/em> bring to Outside Lands\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Glow-sticks, laser pointers (however glow bracelets and necklaces are allowed).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Weapons, fireworks (including pocket knives).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Alcohol.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Pets (apart from service dogs).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Glass or cans.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Video or audio recording equipment (including drones, GoPros and selfie sticks).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Professional still camera equipment with “a detachable lens longer than 2 inches, tripods, big zooms, or commercial use rigs.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Skateboards, scooters or bikes.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Strollers, wagons, or carts.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Hammocks, umbrellas, picnic baskets, coolers, liquids (excluding personal-sized hand sanitizers).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Chairs with legs or tents.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">See the full list of items allowed or prohibited at Outside Lands.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What about eating at Outside Lands?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/w5omnyv46scie5j1ys4kb/OL23-Taste-of-The-Bay-Area-Release-Updated-7-28.docx?rlkey=7gkz2pg8dec8txxkkvd2n9nc2&dl=0\">see the Outside Lands food vendor list ahead of time (DOCX)\u003c/a>, with vegan options marked, as well as \u003ca href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ozi9fn7wdoreb0e74k1dj/OL23-Drink-Release_7-28-Update.docx?rlkey=5hfb8rfe22zxi8mjp1qg8wdvs&dl=0\">the drinks list (including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options)(DOCX)\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Or, as KQED Arts reported back in 2014, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/10139926/how-to-survive-outside-lands-a-veterans-guide\">another option apparently favored by some locals is to “bury bottles of liquor in Golden Gate Park a week before the festival\u003c/a> and dig it up later after you’ve slid past security.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Any other useful Outside Lands tips I should know?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you are looking for shortcuts to other stages (like a tunnel between Polo Field and Sutro Stage) or emergency exits, \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/assets/osl23_patron-map_final.jpg\">save the festival’s official map to your Camera Roll (JPG)\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11957319\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11957319\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Festival-Map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"893\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Festival-Map.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Festival-Map-800x372.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Festival-Map-1020x474.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Festival-Map-160x74.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/Outside-Lands-Festival-Map-1536x714.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An illustrated map of Golden Gate Park showing the various stages available for Outside Lands \u003ccite>(sfoutsidelands.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Here some other insider tips from KQED reporters:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>If you are trying to see someone on the Polo Field, get there early. It gets very crowded quickly.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>There have been bleachers and ADA platforms in Hellman Hollow, near the Twin Peaks stage.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Sometimes artists hang out at the food trucks, talking to fans (and, if you are lucky, performing a quick song.)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/dolores/dolores/\">Dolores’ is a new open-air dance club\u003c/a>, “celebrating the queer and trans communities and the DIY spaces that are vital to San Francisco nightlife and culture.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/soma-tent/soma-tent/\">The SOMA tent will play house and electronic music\u003c/a>, and can have long lines (or as one Reddit commenter writes, \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/OutsideLands/comments/11vher0/soma_tent/\">“if you want to get in, you have to show up way early and never leave.”\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13862534/headed-to-outside-lands-heres-everything-you-need-to-know#:~:text=The%20festival%20has%20a%20Sober,sane%20among%20all%20party%20people.\">There is a sober tent available at Outside Lands\u003c/a>, for those who feel like they need someone to talk to among the partying. It is near the food trucks.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>What should I do in a crowd?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-11-13-2023\">SFMTA expects around 75,000 people each day of the festival\u003c/a> — and crowds can be overwhelming for some. With \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/11/1054765905/what-went-wrong-at-astroworld-the-deadly-dynamics-of-crowd-surge\">past tragic incidents at other festivals\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.change.org/p/urge-outside-lands-to-have-better-exits-to-prevent-astroworld-festival-like-crowd-crush\">Outside Lands fans even asking for better exits to prevent crowd crushes\u003c/a>, it does not hurt to be cautious and prepared. \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, rely on your instincts and senses if you feel like the crowd is getting too dense. 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,” \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">Moussaïd told NPR in 2022\u003c/a>. “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>I wasn’t able to get tickets — are there other related performances I can enjoy?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Yes, \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/night-shows/night-shows/\">Outside Lands has several after-parties around San Francisco for which you can get tickets\u003c/a>, from Thursday through Sunday. These shows include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://wl.seetickets.us/event/OSL-DIESELSHAQ/556186?afflky=1015Folsom\">DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal)\u003c/a> is performing at 1015 Folsom on Friday.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://apeconcerts.com/events/trixie-mattel-230812/\">RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars winner Trixie Mattel\u003c/a> is hosting a DJ set at Bimbo’s 365 Club on Saturday.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C005ED0D41C5EFB\">ME Live & Trikk\u003c/a> is performing at the Great Northern on Sunday.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>KQED’s Gabe Meline and Nastia Voynovskaya contributed to this story\u003c/em>\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>\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>\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.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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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>\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>\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>. 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>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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For the KQED series “Mixed: Stories of Mixed-Race Californians,” hosts Sasha Khokha and Marisa Lagos spoke to Guap about growing up Black and Filipino, the cultural impact his lola had on him, and how his mixed identity shows up in his music.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This interview has been edited for length and clarity — for the full version, listen to the audio at the top of this story.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11943567\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2250px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11943567\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/1176-no-edit.png\" alt=\"A weathered white and light blue house sits in the middle as a young man in a light pink track suit points toward it with one hand, while holding his grandmother with the other. To the left, three teenagers are gathered as two kneel on the sidewalk playing dice.\" width=\"2250\" height=\"2250\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/1176-no-edit.png 2250w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/1176-no-edit-800x800.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/1176-no-edit-1020x1020.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/1176-no-edit-160x160.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/1176-no-edit-1536x1536.png 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/1176-no-edit-2048x2048.png 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/1176-no-edit-1920x1920.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guap and his grandmother looking at the West Oakland house he grew up in. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Paul Middleton)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>On growing up with his grandparents\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>A lot of my creativity and explorative intent just came from [my grandfather, Douglas]. He was super handy in carpentry and home improvement. I probably get everything else in my life from my grandma. She is the most hard-working, sacrificial person ever. She doesn’t have a selfish bone in her body. I actually want her to be more selfish. I watched her work so many under-the-table jobs, fight to get legalized, even dealing with breast cancer and she’s still here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"Guap, rapper and musician\"]‘[My home] was really like a cultural hub for the neighborhood because my grandma would cook so much Filipino food.’[/pullquote]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We had a lot of fruit trees — a calamansi tree, which is a Filipino citrus fruit, a cherry tree, and an apple tree. And [my home] was really like a cultural hub for the neighborhood because my grandma would cook so much Filipino food, and we had an open-door policy. We had a lot of food and we shared it a lot so that my house was a home, not only to me growing up, but to a lot of my friends and people around us. My circle got so used to eating it that they kind of expected certain dishes: pancit, adobo, lumpia especially. I think that’s from the nature of my relationship with my grandma.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11943568\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1707px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11943568 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/fnf-14-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A Filipina grandmother in a fuzzy, brown coat and wearing sunglasses smiles as she poses for a photo with her grandson, who towers above her and lays his cheek on top of his head, wears a pink, knitted sweater and silver durag.\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/fnf-14-scaled.jpg 1707w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/fnf-14-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/fnf-14-1020x1530.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/fnf-14-160x240.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/fnf-14-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/fnf-14-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/fnf-14-1920x2880.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guap and his grandmother, Corazon Mckinzy, in Oakland. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Paul Middleton)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>On navigating Blackness in the Filipino community\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>There was a lot of love inherently and a lot of acceptance, but there was also a lot of subtle racism. Even the Filipino elders, who I was receiving it from, didn’t really understand that it was racist. I never played sports, but I got compared to almost every athlete, mostly basketball players. And I used to be so irritated by that. I don’t want to be compared to them. There was even light pressure to get me to try to play basketball, and it got weird.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside label=\"More from The California Report’s ‘Mixed’ series\" tag=\"mixed\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So it was little things that built up over time. Comments and assumptions. Now, I know that a lot of my mischievousness as a child was because of ADHD. [Back then] I’d fiddle around with something and get in trouble and that was because I was the Black kid, not because something else was troubling me. 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Oakland rapper and musician, Guap, sits at the table on the right side smiling wearing a white tank top next to a woman in a green T-shirt. A stack of blue, plastic chairs are off to the side.\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/PABATCHV2-117-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/PABATCHV2-117-800x534.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/PABATCHV2-117-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/PABATCHV2-117-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/PABATCHV2-117-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/PABATCHV2-117-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/PABATCHV2-117-1920x1281.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guap with his extended family in the Philippines. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Paul Middleton)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>On performing at an LA Clippers game for Filipino Heritage Night\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Shout out to the homie Roslynn and her company, 1587. She’s a connector for a lot of Filipino American artists, and because of her, I was able to perform at halftime at the Crypto Arena. I couldn’t believe it. I was looking up at 15,000 people or something like that. It was a great vibe and I was just super humbled by it. When things like that happen, it doesn’t even hit me until I get home and I just smile about it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB7siF0VKjY\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>On tapping into his roots when creating the song ‘Chicken Adobo’\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>I was making this album with !llmind, who’s Filipino as well, and we were just kind of going over Filipino goals. [Like] what do I want out of this project? And I was like, you know, I always wanted a song that the Filipino kids or the islander kids with the ukulele can sing at the talent show, because we all know they’re going to do it. He was going through some beats and he was like, “You know, I have the perfect one.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DaovaJgytE\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And I was like, man, this makes me feel so warm. I want to make a love song. But if it’s for Filipino kids, I’ll talk about chicken adobo. That’s my favorite food. And eating food reminds me of love [and] love for family. It’s always food when I think about the old house, you know? So I was trying to channel that energy into the song, which is why I’m comparing the love of food to my love for this girl.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11943561\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1708px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11943561 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/PABATCHV2-78-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Rapper, musician Guap performs live on stage at a concert. He holds a mic in his hand as he wears a white tank top and red and orange-patterned pants.\" width=\"1708\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/PABATCHV2-78-scaled.jpg 1708w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/PABATCHV2-78-800x1199.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/PABATCHV2-78-1020x1529.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/PABATCHV2-78-160x240.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/PABATCHV2-78-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/PABATCHV2-78-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/PABATCHV2-78-1920x2879.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1708px) 100vw, 1708px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guap performing at a live concert in Manila, Philippines. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Paul Middleton)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>On advice for fellow mixed-race artists\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>I need all my mixed people to talk about it. Express yourself. Express your vantage point, your perspective and put that in your art, especially to the artists. Let it become a part of your identity. I promise [that] the more you are self-aware, the less writer’s block you have. You don’t have to make anything up or fabricate anything when you can fully tap in with yourself. So don’t deny your art that.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"anchor\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n[hearken id=\"7528\" src=\"https://modules.wearehearken.com/kqed/embed/7528.js\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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