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"content": "\u003cp>Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour — \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2023/01/24/1150942804/taylor-swift-ticketmaster-senate-hearing-live-nation\">the one that prompted a Senate hearing about Ticketmaster’s monopoly\u003c/a> — finally arrives at \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/\">Levi’s Stadium on Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Swift fans know what that means: It’s time to make the friendship bracelets, \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/7Gbg6Z70J7E?t=165\">take the moment, and taste it\u003c/a> with thousands of fellow fans in the Bay Area in Santa Clara,\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13931892/dear-city-leaders-stop-with-the-taylor-swift-pandering-already\"> temporarily renamed Swiftie Clara where the pop singer has been named honorary mayor\u003c/a> to celebrate her arrival.[aside postID='news_11878134,news_11953853,science_1983522' label='More Guides From KQED']If you’re attending, \u003ca href=\"https://fortune.com/2022/11/10/why-are-concert-tickets-so-expensive-taylor-swift-springsteen/\">you probably spent a good amount of money on tickets\u003c/a> — and perhaps you’ll be spending even more simply getting to it, if you’re traveling to the South Bay from out of town — and you may be looking for a game plan for parking and getting in and out of the undoubtedly crowded, hectic stadium as painlessly as possible. Or maybe you’re a parent or caregiver wanting to look after your kids at the concert. Or you grew up with Swift’s music, but may not be as knee-deep in her lore as her more passionate fans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We at KQED (including me, who went to the Detroit show in June) got you. Including \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">the specific wisdom of audience members on Reddit on this topic\u003c/a>, this guide is divided into sections for logistics, alternative events, and more Swift-specific salutes that might sound embarrassing on paper but will be \u003ca href=\"https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/06/19/taylor-swift-eras-tour-review\">very fun in the moment\u003c/a>. (“\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VliDxpWM0IM\">Learn to live alongside cringe\u003c/a>,” as Swift said herself in her New York University commencement speech last year.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And remember: If you are a parent or caregiver chaperoning your kids, you’re not exempt from dressing on theme and knowing your stuff. Take it from this dad:\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@sophiasternnn/video/7237591531039886638\" data-video-id=\"7237591531039886638\">\n\u003csection>\u003ca title=\"@sophiasternnn\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@sophiasternnn?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@sophiasternnn\u003c/a> IM CRYING @Taylor Swift @Taylor Nation \u003ca title=\"taylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylorswift\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"erastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/erastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"metlifestadium\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/metlifestadium?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#metlifestadium\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"♬ original sound - sofiaeatsnyc\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7235495513821350698?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">♬ original sound – sofiaeatsnyc\u003c/a>\u003c/section>\n\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>[tiktok]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to logistics:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#erastourwhattime\">When should I get to Levi’s Stadium? How long does the show last?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumbagpolicy\">What items are banned from Levi’s Stadium? Can I bring a phone charger?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumparking\">What parking is available at Levi’s Stadium or nearby?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumpickup\">Where can I drop someone off or pick them up at the stadium?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftpublictransit\">What’s the best way to get to and from Levi’s Stadium using public transit?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswifttailgate\">Is tailgating at The Eras Tour allowed?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswifttickets\">Can I still get a ticket for The Eras Tour in Santa Clara anywhere?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>… and when you’ve covered the logistics? Dive into \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftfriendshipbracelets\">our primer on all the Swift chants, references and tour preparation\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>you’ll want for the show. And if you didn’t get a ticket for the show, but still want to participate, consult \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftparties\">our list of the Swift-related events and parties\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> happening around the Bay Area in the next few weeks.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"erastourwhattime\">\u003c/a>When does the Eras show start at Levi’s Stadium? What time does it end?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Taylor Swift’s sold-out Santa Clara shows both start at 6:30 p.m. Pacific Time, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/#parent\">Levi’s Stadium will be open at 2 p.m. for parking\u003c/a>, with gates to the stadium seating itself open at 4:30 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The show has not one but two opening acts: sister band HAIM as well as Gracie Abrams. This means you should get there two or even three hours earlier than you think you should — since getting into Levi’s Stadium can be troublesome.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Swift herself performs for three hours, so expect to still be there close to midnight — or even after — when trying to get home. \u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftpublictransit\">Jump to information about getting home from The Eras Tour. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How should I dress for Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>While you may have your specific Eras outfit prepared, make sure to dress accordingly for a hot, dry day and\u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.35&lon=-121.96\"> check the weather forecast a few days out\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.35&lon=-121.96\">The National Weather Service\u003c/a> currently predicts highs of near 80 degrees for Friday and Saturday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Be sure to wear sunscreen and to drink lots of water — you can’t enjoy the concert if you are feeling ill. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/\">You can bring sealed plastic water bottles\u003c/a> and reusable transparent water bottles into the stadium.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED has a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11878134/bay-area-heat-wave-how-to-stay-safe-during-dangerously-hot-weather\">thorough guide on how to stay safe during a heat wave\u003c/a>, should one arise that weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levi’s is an open stadium, meaning it will get chilly when the night cools down. This means it’s a good idea to bring a jacket or sweater.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s also crucial to consider your footwear. Seriously, wear comfortable shoes, because you’ll likely be waiting in long, long lines to get in, for concessions, and merchandise. You’ll also almost certainly be on your feet throughout the entire performance. With the walk from the parking lot to your seating, and then around the stadium itself, you could find you’ve walked miles in one night. (I personally went as Country Taylor and did not break in my cowboy boots. Driving us home was a painful venture.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Still racking your brain for fit ideas? Here’s some inspiration (with a heads-up for younger Swifties that there’s cursing in the second video):\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@sheeguin/video/7245903131882704130\" data-video-id=\"7245903131882704130\">\n\u003csection>\u003ca title=\"@sheeguin\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@sheeguin?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@sheeguin\u003c/a> In our lover era ✨ \u003ca title=\"pittsburghtstheerastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/pittsburghtstheerastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#pittsburghtstheerastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"duotaygate\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/duotaygate?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#duotaygate\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"duosversion\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/duosversion?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#duosversion\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"taylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylorswift\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"erastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/erastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"tserastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/tserastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#tserastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"erastourtaylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/erastourtaylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastourtaylorswift\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"taylorswifterastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylorswifterastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylorswifterastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"taylornation\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylornation?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylornation\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"taylorswiftedit\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylorswiftedit?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylorswiftedit\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"taylorsversion\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylorsversion?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylorsversion\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"taylorswifttok\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylorswifttok?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylorswifttok\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"taylorswiftchallenge\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylorswiftchallenge?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylorswiftchallenge\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"taylor\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylor?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylor\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"swift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swift\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"swiftie\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swiftie?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swiftie\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"swifties\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swifties?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swifties\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"swiftok\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swiftok?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swiftok\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"swifttok\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swifttok?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swifttok\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"fyp\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#fyp\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"foryou\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/foryou?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#foryou\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"trend\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/trend?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#trend\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"viral\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/viral?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#viral\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"ootd\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/ootd?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#ootd\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"trending\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/trending?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#trending\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"twinning\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/twinning?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#twinning\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"duoerastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/duoerastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#duoerastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"theerastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/theerastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#theerastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"theerastourtaylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/theerastourtaylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#theerastourtaylorswift\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"♬ original sound - jay\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7170136364371954474?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">♬ original sound – jay\u003c/a>\u003c/section>\n\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>[tiktok]\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@briannaxrenee/video/7211692849086123270\" data-video-id=\"7211692849086123270\">\n\u003csection>\u003ca title=\"@briannaxrenee\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@briannaxrenee?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@briannaxrenee\u003c/a> SEE U AT NIGHT 2 🫶🏻💕✨ first time at a Taylor concert so excited! \u003ca title=\"taylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylorswift\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"erastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/erastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"erastouroutfits\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/erastouroutfits?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastouroutfits\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"swiftcity\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swiftcity?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swiftcity\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"taylornation\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylornation?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylornation\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"glendaletstheerastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/glendaletstheerastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#glendaletstheerastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"swifttok\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swifttok?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swifttok\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"♬ ERAS TOUR OUTFIT TRANSITION - paige (willow remix)\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/music/ERAS-TOUR-OUTFIT-TRANSITION-7209114183139494702?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">♬ ERAS TOUR OUTFIT TRANSITION – paige (willow remix)\u003c/a>\u003c/section>\n\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>[tiktok]\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@tauruslore/video/7211369226068593963\" data-video-id=\"7211369226068593963\">\n\u003csection>\u003ca title=\"@tauruslore\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@tauruslore?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@tauruslore\u003c/a> rep era >>>> \u003ca title=\"swifties\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swifties?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swifties\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"swiftok\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swiftok?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swiftok\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"therastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/therastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#therastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"tserastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/tserastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#tserastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"erastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/erastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"swiftok\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swiftok?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swiftok\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"repera\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/repera?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#repera\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"reputation\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/reputation?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#reputation\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"bwifties\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/bwifties?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#bwifties\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"blackswiftie\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/blackswiftie?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#blackswiftie\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"♬ HE LET HER DRIVE THE TRUCK - Kaiya\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/music/HE-LET-HER-DRIVE-THE-TRUCK-7208343218793057070?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">♬ HE LET HER DRIVE THE TRUCK – Kaiya\u003c/a>\u003c/section>\n\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>[tiktok]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"levisstadiumbagpolicy\">\u003c/a>What can I bring to the Eras show? What’s Levi Stadium’s bag policy?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>One big thing to know: \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/bagpolicy/\">Levi’s Stadium does \u003cem>not\u003c/em> allow non-transparent bags\u003c/a> — meaning any bag you bring must be:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Clear (i.e., transparent, so the contents within can be clearly seen)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>No bigger than 12 inches x 6 inches.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The only exception to that “clear bag” rule is for clutches — meaning you can bring a clutch with a shoulder or a wrist strap that’s not transparent but has to be smaller than 4.5 inches x 6.5 inches.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956137\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1779px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956137\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy.jpg\" alt=\"An illustration of the different types of bags approved for entry into Levi's stadium.\" width=\"1779\" height=\"1096\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy.jpg 1779w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-800x493.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-1020x628.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-160x99.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-1536x946.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1779px) 100vw, 1779px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Levi’s Stadium’s list of approved bags for entry. \u003ccite>(levisstadium.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Here are some more \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1684715797527371776?s=20\">things you cannot bring to Levi’s stadium\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Cans, glass bottles, thermoses, non-transparent water bottles that are not plastic and not sealed\u003c/li>\n\u003cli data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">Signs over 11” x 17”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">Banners and poles\u003c/li>\n\u003cli data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">‘Professional’ cameras, video, and audio recording equipment (lights and tripods are also not allowed)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Glow sticks\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Selfie sticks\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Backpacks\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>In \u003ca class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1682177223275474944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1682177223275474944%7Ctwgr%5E5fbbe53e6f488ec91ec96ee7db0852cb70d99441%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kqed.org%2Fnews%2F11956083%2Ftaylor-swift-levis-stadium-eras-santa-clara-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1682177223275474944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1682177223275474944%7Ctwgr%5E5fbbe53e6f488ec91ec96ee7db0852cb70d99441%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kqed.org%2Fnews%2F11956083%2Ftaylor-swift-levis-stadium-eras-santa-clara-tickets\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">a previous tweet\u003c/a>, Levi’s Stadium wrote it would not permit battery packs with portable external phone chargers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/levisstadium/status/1682177223275474944?s=21&t=XbLj3P82UOgV–j7qATavQ\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But in an email Friday morning, Levi’s Stadium seemed to reverse that policy, writing to KQED, “We are allowing portable phone chargers as long as they are about the same size as a phone. In other words, as long as it isn’t a massive battery pack for a computer or professional camera. Portable phone chargers with USB cables ARE allowed.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What about \u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftfriendshipbracelets\">friendship bracelets?\u003c/a> You might have seen talk that friendship bracelets were banned from Levi’s Stadium, after a (now deleted) July 20 tweet from the Levi’s Stadium account that bracelets were “\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/gmeline/status/1682437987249049600\">not permitted in the stadium.\u003c/a>”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levi’s Stadium reversed this position as of Friday morning, tweeting that \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1682436231060389889?s=20\">friendship bracelets were permitted after all\u003c/a> — which the stadium’s spokesperson then confirmed in an email to KQED. Read more about \u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftfriendshipbracelets\"> the tradition of fans bringing friendship bracelets to The Eras Tour.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1682436231060389889?s=20\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What else \u003cem>can\u003c/em> you bring to Levi’s Stadium to see The Eras Tour? These items include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/\">Sealed plastic water bottles\u003c/a> and reusable transparent water bottles\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Blankets\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Seat cushions\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Diaper bags (if you’re accompanying a child)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Binoculars\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>How do I know if I’ve got a good seat?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you are anxious about anything obscuring your sight of the stage or how you want to get to your seat fast, you can \u003ca href=\"http://levisstadium.io-media.com/web/index.html\">check out the view from your seat using Levi’s Stadium’s Virtual Venue map\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://seatgeek.com/venues/levi-s-stadium/seating-chart/views\">Seatgeek\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://aviewfrommyseat.com/venue/Levi%27s+Stadium/seating/concert/\">A View From My Seat\u003c/a> also are good resources for this.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956144\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956144\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial phot of a huge stadium, overlaid with graphics illustrating different seating.\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1237\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-800x521.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-1020x664.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-160x104.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-1536x1000.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can look at where your seat is on the Levi’s Stadium site. \u003ccite>(levistadium.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you are at the side or behind the stage, there may be a silver lining for you. I personally was at the very side during the Detroit show, and got to see \u003ca href=\"https://ew.com/music/taylor-swift-hides-in-janitor-cart-for-concert-eras-tour/\">the famous bit in which Swift is wheeled on from backstage in what looks like a janitor’s cart\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should I know about accessibility at Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Levi’s Stadium’s has an \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/guest-services/ada-services/\">online guide to their accessible services\u003c/a>, which includes information about accessible seating and companion seats, bathroom services, elevator facilities and how to request to access closed captioning.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levi’s says that any wheelchair services should be requested in advance when applicable by emailing mobilityservices@levisstadium.com or calling (408) 579-4610 with your requests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for information about \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/ada-parking/\">accessible parking and drop-off at Levi’s Stadium\u003c/a>. The headline: Blue Lot 1 is not accessible and should be avoided.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"levisstadiumparking\">\u003c/a>What should I know about parking at and near Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Can I park at the stadium itself?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One major thing to flag: According to the Levi’s Stadium website and Ticketmaster, \u003ca href=\"https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_homeA_header_search&user_input=49ers+vs+rams&q=levis+stadium+parking\">all available parking passes are sold out for both nights\u003c/a>. However, there are \u003ca href=\"https://www.stubhub.com/parking-passes-only-taylor-swift-santa-clara-tickets-7-28-2023/event/151197068/?quantity=1\">some parking pass resales on StubHub\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even \u003cem>if\u003c/em> you’ve managed to secure your parking pass, getting in and out of the stadium will be a hassle. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/#parent\">Levi’s Stadium will be open at 2 p.m. for parking\u003c/a>, with gates to the stadium seating itself open at 4:30 p.m., so plan to get there on the early side. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/ada-parking/\">Accessible parking information can be found on the Levi’s Stadium site.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#tellus\">Tell us: What else do you need information about right now?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Didn’t snag a parking pass ahead of time? You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.parkwhiz.com/levi-s-stadium-parking/?start=2023-07-29T16%3A30%3A00-07%3A00&end=2023-07-29T17%3A30%3A00-07%3A00&daily=1\">check websites like ParkWhiz\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://spothero.com/\">SpotHero\u003c/a> for non-stadium parking spots nearby, although these will likely still be a long walk — almost a mile — to the stadium. If you’re doing this, be sure to map the route using a tool like Google Maps, to make sure you know how long you have to walk and the shortest route to do so. \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">Some of your walk will be on a gravel path\u003c/a>, which can be hard on the feet. \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">Reddit users advised that there may be pedicabs\u003c/a> around to take you to the stadium.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where can I park nearby?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.santaclaraca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/44607/95?backlist=/our-city/departments-g-z/police-department\">The Santa Clara Police Department is asking people not to park in residential areas.\u003c/a> Parking will also not be allowed in the “clearly marked” posted section of Lick Mille Boulevard on Friday and Saturday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Event related parking will be discouraged starting 1 p.m. on Fairway Glen Drive and Eisenhower Drive on the east side of Lafayette Street. Event parking is also discouraged on Bassett Street, Davis Street, Fillmore Street, and Lake Santa Clara Drive to the west side of Lafayette Street.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What will traffic be like on the day of both Taylor Swift shows around Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/directions/\">use this Levi’s Stadium tool to find the best route\u003c/a> to the venue, or \u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumpickup\">consult this graphic below from Levi’s Stadium \u003c/a>about the best freeway routes to take. Stadium guidance notes that following a navigational tool (like Google Maps) could give you less reliable directions and increase your journey time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.santaclaraca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/44607/95?backlist=/our-city/departments-g-z/police-department\">The Santa Clara Police Department released a traffic advisory\u003c/a> Wednesday morning on the traffic delays and road closures expected to accommodate the large crowd. According to the release:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Heavy traffic and delays are anticipated on major thoroughfares leading to and from the stadium, including Highways 101, 237, 880, Lawrence Expressway, Great America Parkway and San Tomas Expressway, as a result of the event. Expect increased traffic to begin around 1 p.m. and continue through the conclusion of the event and its egress (estimated end time is 11 p.m.).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tasman Drive will be closed from Convention Center Circle to Centennial / Marie P DeBartolo Way beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 28, through the conclusion of the event on Saturday, July 29.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The off-ramp slipway from eastbound Tasman Drive to Stars and Stripes Drive will be closed except for train station, Youth Soccer Park and Gold Lot 1–5 users, and will remain closed through the conclusion of the event.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>No parking will be allowed on the clearly marked posted section of Lick Mill Boulevard on Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29. \u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumparking\">Jump back to more information about parking near Levi’s Stadium.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Counterflow is planned in the north and southbound direction to assist with exiting the parking lots. This will affect Highway 237 at Great America Parkway; the highway off-ramps will be closed.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>In addition, Great America Parkway will be closed northbound from Highway 101 and southbound from Highway 237.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>What about using rideshare services like Uber or Lyft to get to or from Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>We should note that \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">Reddit users actually recommended against using rideshares\u003c/a>, saying that the wait time for one is long and expensive. However, if you are planning on getting an Uber or Lyft, you should be dropped off for the show “curbside on Great America Parkway, between Tasman Drive and Old Glory Lane,” according to the Levi’s Stadium website.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you are taking a rideshare out of the stadium after the show ends, exit Gates A, B or F to get picked up at Red Lot 7. (Due to surge pricing, it will likely be expensive to get an Uber out the stadium.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"levisstadiumpickup\">\u003c/a>I’m dropping off and picking up somebody. Where should I go?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Officials at Levi’s Stadium say there’ll be a Special Parent Pick-Up zone available both nights of The Eras Tour, and we’ll update this guide with specific details as they’re released. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/parking/\">See the stadium’s existing pickup and drop off information on their site.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to Levi’s Stadium’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/#parent\">official guidance for parents and caregivers\u003c/a>, drop-off for The Eras Tour will be located on Great America Parkway by Tasman Drive and Old Glory Lane.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pickup will then begin at 10 p.m. on Patrick Henry Drive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Parents and caregivers may wish to save the map and route directions below:\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956674\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1757px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956674\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1757\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-scaled.jpg 1757w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-800x1165.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-1020x1486.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-160x233.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-1054x1536.jpg 1054w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-1406x2048.jpg 1406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1757px) 100vw, 1757px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A graphic illustrating where parents and caregivers should pick up children attending The Eras Tour. \u003ccite>(levistadium.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftfriendshipbracelets\">How to prepare for a Taylor Swift concert if you’ve never been to one before\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/ada-parking/\">Accessible drop-off, with wheelchair assistance available\u003c/a>, is at Patrick Henry Drive and Great America Parkway. Blue Lot 1 is not accessible and should be avoided.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"taylorswiftpublictransit\">\u003c/a>How to take public transportation to the Eras concert\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Remember: Public transit schedules can always be subject to change. Check the timings for your route on the day of the show itself, and be sure of your very last service home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail and bus\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED staffers highly recommend taking the VTA light rail to the venue itself. And if you’re taking a connecting transit service to VTA, like BART, keep reading for details of timings and additional services.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is a VTA stop on the North side of the stadium, called the Great America Station. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/getting-here/public-transportation/\">Routers are “scheduled daily to and from Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Milpitas, San José, Santa Clara, and Campbell.”\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/go/events/levis-stadium\">See the VTA schedule.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is running additional light rail train service (with one past midnight), according to the city of Santa Clara’s news release. \u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/trip-planner\">You can schedule this journey out on the VTA’s site\u003c/a> by toggling to the “Trip Planner” tab.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Concertgoers headed to see Taylor Swift at Levi’s Stadium this weekend will have access to a greater capacity of transit options than any other event hosted at the venue,” Stacey Hendler Ross, the VTA Public Information Officer, told KQED. “The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will add 30% more light-rail train cars to the service plan to transport an estimated 12,000–15,000 passengers to and from the concert venue.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ross wrote that special service will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29. There will be extra bus service on standby. Trains are “scheduled to run continuously after the concert to clear crowds as soon as possible.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In an email update on Monday, VTA’s spokesperson noted that “passengers connecting to BART should take the VTA Orange Line to the Milpitas Transit Center no later than 11:15 p.m. to make their connection on time,” reaffirming that “BART and VTA staff will be in communication to ensure riders are not left stranded.” (VTA’s spokesperson told KQED last week that BART’s last train is 11:51 p.m.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Caltrain is now running service 75 minutes past the end of the show, “so there is no need to catch an early train to make a Caltrain connection.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>VTA’s PIO recommends people driving to the Milpitas Transit Center to \u003ca href=\"https://vta.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal\">pay for parking permits online\u003c/a> or by \u003ca href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/passport-parking/id501324867\">using the app\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/projects/bart-sv/phase-i/parking\">Get more information on parking at Silicon Valley BART stations.\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/go/fares/clipper\">The Clipper mobile app\u003c/a> is also useful for easier VTA light rail payment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/getting-here/public-transportation/\">The VTA offers accessible cart or wheelchair services\u003c/a> from the Great America station to the Stadium’s west gate. To book these services ahead of time, call (408) 579-4610.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956139\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956139\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1469\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-800x619.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-1020x789.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-160x124.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-1536x1188.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A VTA map illustrating public transit access to Levi’s Stadium \u003ccite>(vta.org)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And another reason to support public transportation — there will apparently be free VTA friendship bracelets for 500 passengers on both days. There will also be a photo-op with a cut-out of Swift on the bus and light-rail.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The VTA bus reaches the greater San José area, Mountain View, Cupertino and Sunnyvale (\u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/go/routes\">see the VTA bus schedule\u003c/a>). The buses will drop you off at either the intersection of Tasman Drive and Great America Parkway or the intersection of Tasman Drive and Calle Del Sol. Please note that accessible cart services are not available for the latter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>BART\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>BART will be running extra trains on both concert nights. \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2023/news20230720-0\">See the details and the schedule on BART’s website.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/sfbart/status/1683906772837494784?s=46&t=PMxn5DJx4Cr-fWgaQBUvVA\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Fans will transfer from BART at Milpitas Station to VTA’s Orange Line and ride to VTA’s Great America Station, located on the North side of Levi’s Stadium,” the website reads.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For the way out of the stadium, BART writes that the 11:51 p.m. train will be the last train to make each stop. After that, there will be two special event trains at around 12:30 a.m. and 12:35 a.m. that will make limited stops in the East Bay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Caltrain\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can also take Caltrain to the Eras show, but will need to connect with the VTA light-rail. \u003ca href=\"https://www.caltrain.com/location/levis-stadium\">You can get a double Caltrain pass here.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to BART, \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2023/news20230720-0\">people traveling from San Francisco should “should take Caltrain home or ensure they take the 11:51 p.m. BART train home.\u003c/a> Caltrain is offering an 11:33 p.m. train from Mountain View to San Francisco and a post-concert special service train 75 minutes after the show ends. BART is not keeping any San Francisco stations open beyond normal closing hours due to the lack of parking lots at SF stations and because Caltrain is providing this special service.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Capital Corridor train\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.capitolcorridor.org/blogs/get_on_board/take-the-capitol-corridor-to-see-taylor-swift-beyonce-and-ed-sheeran-at-levis-stadium-2023/\">The Capitol Corridor train\u003c/a> has special hours just for the Eras concert, but the train leaves at 11:59 p.m. (i.e., a minute before midnight), so be sure to give yourself time to get there. This train provides transportation from Auburn, Rocklin, Roseville, Sacramento, Davis, Suisun, Fairfield, Martinez, Richmond, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, Hayward, Santa Clara, Fremont/Centerville and San José.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/paloalto_tma/status/1679267109552160770?s=11&t=rsvzsZKL9EwzzfgLKAeyfw\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>ACE train\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://acerail.com/schedules/\">You can use the ACE train to travel to Santa Clara\u003c/a> from Stockton, Lathrop/Manteca, Tracy, Vasco, Livermore, Pleasanton and Fremont.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Biking\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Not quite public transportation, but there are also \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-for-bike-parking-taylor-swift-concert-at-levis-stadium-2-days-tickets-532608084117?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">bike valets from the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition\u003c/a> (\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-for-bike-parking-taylor-swift-concert-at-levis-stadium-2-days-tickets-532608084117?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">who are looking for volunteers\u003c/a>). However, as one Reddit user informed us, \u003ca href=\"https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/public-works/engineering/traffic-engineering/bicyclist-and-pedestrian-detour-on-event-days\">the bike trail is often closed during busy events like game days\u003c/a> so don’t assume you’ll be able to use this trail to reach Levi’s Stadium on the nights of the Eras shows.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to the Santa Clara Police Department, \u003ca href=\"https://www.santaclaraca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/44607/95?backlist=/our-city/departments-g-z/police-department\">“Bicycle valet will be open 3.5 hours prior to the event\u003c/a> through 1 hour upon completion of the Levi’s Stadium event.” These are the trails that are available: San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail, John W. Christian Greenbelt Trail/Prescott, Guadalupe River Trail, Great America Parkway, Lafayette Street, Tasman Drive/Great Mall Parkway/Capital Avenue and North First Street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“For safety reasons the San Tomas Aquino / Saratoga Creek Trail will close at Agnew Road at approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29,” the website states. “Ticketed pedestrians and bicyclists will be able to use the Creek Trail to access the stadium for this event beginning at approximately 2 p.m. each day.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Private shuttles\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You could consider looking into a private ride or shuttle to and from Levi’s Stadium, especially if there’s a large group of you going — just be aware that a lot of these services may already be booked up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mride.com/event\">Private M Ride round-trip shuttles\u003c/a> are offered to Levi’s Stadium from Westwood, a venue in San Francisco, with \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taylor-swift-shuttle-bus-to-levis-stadium-72823-tickets-463437954397?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">tickets on Eventbrite for both night one\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taylor-swift-shuttle-bus-to-levis-stadium-72923-tickets-463442568197?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">night two\u003c/a> of The Eras Tour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You may also find personal, official guides to getting to The Eras Tour using public transit from Bay Area Swifties out there online, such as \u003ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTsl11OVT1NrZwhb1GkJd0yTIJd10OM9RcFy9Ab6nZuAQq-0D7TQILiStzw0T1Z4UlIX8hlwXlhIHHu/pub\">this Google Doc from Libby Nachman\u003c/a> — a fan who’s also a transportation planner by day, who got in touch with KQED with her own advice about public transit to the show — or \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@ruby_mj/video/7253993023497981226\">Tik Toks like this.\u003c/a> (Just be sure to verify any information you find online from unofficial guides like these.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Prepare for a super-crowded stadium experience\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>There’s no shame in getting a little antsy at the big crowds. In a packed stadium, it’s normal to get a little overwhelmed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While there have been no reports of crowd crushes at Swift’s concert, it doesn’t hurt to be careful. According to Mehdi Moussaïd, a research scientist in Berlin who studies crowd behavior, \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">rely on your instincts and senses if you feel like the crowd is getting too dense\u003c/a>. If you get stuck in a crush, move with the crowd and put your arms out in front of your chest and hold them there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In this position, you would have some space, just a little bit, to push for half a centimeter or just 1 centimeter — enough for you to keep breathing,” Moussaïd said to NPR in 2022. “It’s not going to be comfortable. You’re going to be feeling really bad, but at least you’ll survive.” \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">Read NPR’s full guide on what to do if you find yourself caught in a crowd crush.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What to know about using the bathroom at the Eras shows\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/\">find all of the bathroom locations at Levi’s Stadium here\u003c/a>. Warning: These lines will be \u003cem>long\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You should consider building in a bathroom visit 45 minutes or an hour before Swift gets on stage, if you are already in the stadium (and you should be).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Alternatively, as one KQED staffer recommended, \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4jdkImwMwiK7KMaJSY9JyT?si=qkK7-m80T8aBhUmklKF3pw\">you can also sift through the Eras playlist\u003c/a> and see if there is a song you may be comfortable ducking out of to run to the restroom.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For what it’s worth, according to recent reporting around The Eras Tour, \u003ca href=\"https://slate.com/culture/2023/06/taylor-swift-eras-tour-mens-bathrooms.html\">stadium bathrooms often become all-gender during these shows — albeit unofficially\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"taylorswifttailgate\">\u003c/a>Can I tailgate at Levi’s Stadium if I didn’t get tickets?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Tailgating is probably not the first thing you think of when thinking about concerts. But many fans who didn’t get tickets have been outside the stadium, \u003ca href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/music/2023/05/15/taylor-swift-eras-tour-parking-lot/\">throwing a parking lot listening party in other cities\u003c/a>. Plus Levi’s is an open stadium, and many on social media report that the noise leaks out if you’re nearby.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But a Levi’s Stadium spokesperson told KQED that \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/\">tailgating is prohibited for the Eras concerts\u003c/a>, and that there are no designated viewing areas outside Levi’s Stadium. The spokesperson said fans without tickets are not able to get in the parking lot and should not plan to gather outside the stadium. There will be road closures on Tasman Drive on Friday morning, the 28th, and enforced through the weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levi’s Stadium’s security information confirms that “Fans without event tickets will not be permitted to congregate in parking areas or on the streets,” and that stadium staff will be working closely with local police “ensure orderly access for ticketed fans, emergency vehicles, and to provide a safe environment for fans and event staff.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/taylor-swift-eras-tour-levis-stadium-rules/3280510/\">Santa Clara Councilmember Kathy Watanabe told NBC Bay Area\u003c/a> and the\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/taylor-swift-santa-clara-tailgate-18262219.php\">\u003cem> San Francisco Chronicle\u003c/em>\u003c/a> that she believes the stadium doesn’t have control over public streets in the way, and that \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/newsdamian/status/1682516492192190465\">fans \u003cem>should\u003c/em> be able to tailgate outside Levi’s Stadium\u003c/a> to hear the music. But on Thursday morning, KQED’s email to Watanabe’s office requesting more information on what fans should do around tailgating was met with a reply stating that her office had “been asked to forward all requests to stadium management as the[y] are responsible for replying to questions like yours.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whatever you do, please remember: If you are drinking, please don’t get behind the wheel, and establish a designated sober driver instead. \u003ca href=\"https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/26/us/taylor-swift-fan-died-car-crash-gofundme/index.html\">One fan tragically lost his life after the Eras concert in Houston\u003c/a> when he was struck by a drunk driver.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"taylorswifttickets\">\u003c/a>Can I still get a ticket for The Eras Tour at Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Godspeed!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You may try your luck on services like Facebook marketplace resales, Eventbrite, or even Ticketmaster itself. \u003ca href=\"https://abc7news.com/taylor-swift-scams-concert-tickets-better-business-bureau/13474055/\">The Better Businesses Bureau issued a warning about resale scams\u003c/a>, with many people discovering after sending the money through apps like Venmo or Zelle that these “tickets” never existed. Check out the person’s profile and their past posting history to see if it seems real. And \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/28902-bbb-scam-alert-spot-the-scam-before-paying-big-bucks-for-taylor-swift-tickets\">if you do choose to buy a resale, use your credit card,\u003c/a> says the BBB. This at least provides some protection for you if the deal was fake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you are getting a resale from a friend, \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/28902-bbb-scam-alert-spot-the-scam-before-paying-big-bucks-for-taylor-swift-tickets\">make sure you call your friend directly\u003c/a> — to make sure someone isn’t impersonating them online.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Official tickets for the Levi’s Stadium Eras shows are reported to be 100% sold out, so if you see a ticket online for under $500, it may be a scam.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/TaylorSwift/comments/14sl7a7/megathread_hub/\">The Taylor Swift subreddit had a trade and resale thread.\u003c/a> Sometimes it works out for folks. But again — be careful. (Also good rule of thumb: Some tickets aren’t transferable until a week or so before the concert — meaning that you can’t transfer a ticket far ahead of time.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should I know about buying Eras merchandise in the stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://store.taylorswift.com/collections/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-collection\">You can check out all of The Eras Tour merch ahead of time.\u003c/a> There are pros and cons of getting the merch online vs. in person. Cons: If you buy online, shipping can take a while. If buying in person, you’ll be waiting in long lines. Pros: When you buy online, there is a 15%-off code, often with the city’s name included. In person, there are some exclusive to the concert, like the beloved blue crewneck.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/monica_cheree/status/1639341427401412609?s=11&t=rsvzsZKL9EwzzfgLKAeyfw\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There will be several merchandise booths open in the stadium — and the lines will be mind-numbingly long, so expect wait times close to an hour. You will have a lot of downtime in the beginning of the concert, although you might be reluctant to miss HAIM’s opening set to go buy your merch. Not all of the booths will have all of the quarter-zips and sweaters you want, so make sure to check what’s on display before you get in line.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/levisstadium/status/1684294010016342023?s=21&t=QuxV6WV363bDls3p8Z9G5Q\">a pop-up merchandise booth\u003c/a> open on Red Lot 1, Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday beginning at 2 p.m. Levi’s Stadium says it will not allow fans to start lining up before 8 a.m. There is limited parking, so the stadium’s post encourages fans to take public transportation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to Levi’s Stadium’s Twitter account, show day merchandise sales will begin at 2:00 p.m. and will continue until the end of the show. Merchandise will be located in Red Lot 1 (and also inside the stadium.) However you can’t park in Red Lot 1 if you don’t have a ticket. Levi’s Stadium wrote that fans will not be allowed to line up earlier than 2:00 p.m. (\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvNphh4rn3l/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\">If you brave the lines\u003c/a>, bring water.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You may want to be careful when trying to wash your new merchandise, however. After many fan complaints of ink fading or bleeding after one wash, \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-04-04/taylor-swift-eras-tour-merch-faded-wash-statement\">Swift’s website released a care notice and called the T-shirt’s look “distressed, vintage”\u003c/a> — although in extreme cases, \u003ca href=\"https://store.taylorswift.com/pages/tour-collection-merchandise\">the Swift team say they’ll consider sending a replacement\u003c/a> if you bought it within 30 days. This has led to \u003ca href=\"https://www.scarymommy.com/lifestyle/how-wash-taylor-swift-merch#:~:text=After%20removing%20the%20parchment%20paper,you're%20still%20paranoid).\">many fans ironing on parchment paper on their T-shirts\u003c/a>, letting it cool before putting it in the washing machine inside out, alone, on delicate cold water to protect the ink.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"taylorswiftfriendshipbracelets\">\u003c/a>How to prepare for The Eras Tour — especially if you are not online\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Swift and her fans are incredibly online — and as a result, the in-jokes warp and evolve into Easter Eggs and Taylor-lore embedded in her songs, music videos, posts, and live performances. What follows is a quick rundown of some of the highlights of these new traditions at the concert that are almost certainly in store for you at the Eras shows at Levi’s Stadium — and to ensure you enjoy yourself as much as possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One thing that becomes evident during the Eras concert is Swift’s penchant to mythologize herself, with references and clues — and she loves clues — weaved seamlessly into her performances. She is, you could say, like the Marvel Cinematic Universe in one person.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here are some things you may see from fans, whose excitement will be dazzlingly infectious. (As \u003ca href=\"https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/look-what-taylor-made-us-do\">my favorite write-up of The Eras Tour, from \u003cem>The New Yorker\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, states, “Every person I spoke with at the show was the nicest person I’d ever met. The security guards, the hot dog salesmen, the bartenders, the audience. They were all so nice that I found myself manufacturing excuses for interaction … .”)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>A primer on the friendship bracelets\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You might have seen talk that friendship bracelets were banned from Levi’s Stadium, after a July 20 tweet from the Levi’s Stadium account that bracelets were \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1682175302481453057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1682175302481453057%7Ctwgr%5E798a98cfa7397e67f7655321f1bea3896af02a8a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sfchronicle.com%2Fbayarea%2Farticle%2Ftaylor-swift-eras-tour-levis-stadium-tailgate-18253861.php\">“not permitted in the stadium.”\u003c/a> However, Levi’s Stadium appears to have reversed this position as of Friday morning, tweeting that \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1682436231060389889?s=20\">friendship bracelets were permitted after all\u003c/a> — which the stadium’s spokesperson then confirmed in an email to KQED.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The backstory: Inspired by her song “You’re on Your Own Kid,” fans have been donning hand-made friendship bracelets with lyrics and deep cuts scribed on them — not just for wearing at home, but for bringing along to Swift’s shows. So at the Eras concert, you’ll likely be trading bracelets with other Swifties while you are waiting for the show to start or in the concessions line. Make as many as you are comfortable with, but a handful would be good so you have enough to give out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Given the bag policy at Levi’s Stadium, you’ll probably need to either wear your bracelets or put them in a clear bag (it can be a Ziploc, too).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Children’s bracelet kits are likely your more cost-effective way to make a bunch of bracelets. There’s also a pricier option on Fillmore Street in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights district called \u003ca href=\"https://www.littlewordsproject.com/\">Little Words Project\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956136\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956136\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"A composite image of four photos showing friendship bracelets of different colors.\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1266\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED-1536x1023.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bracelets Audience Engagement Reporter Nisa Khan made with her sister, Tajwar Mazhar, ahead of their concert day. \u003ccite>(Nisa Khan/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What are some popular chants?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Traditions have quickly grown during The Eras Tour, with fans yelling out lines that riff on her lyrics in a Rocky Horror Show-esque way. Here are some of them, if you are there and were wondering when everyone got the memo (on TikTok).\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>During “Delicate,” before the first verse, fans yell: “1, 2, 3 … let’s go, bitch!” \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahts13/video/7250702380755356970?_r=1&_t=8dxzVUgyjsc\">Swift herself now references this one during her show.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During “Anti-Hero,” before the second verse, you yell, “Taylor, you’ll be fine” — referencing the remixed version of the poppy, self-hate anthem in which \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/T1d9PiRAJNM?t=101\">her long-time friend and producer reassures her that her anxieties are in her head\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During “Style,” before the start of the first verse, you ask, “What time is it?” for her to respond-sing “Midnight.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During “All Too Well” (the 10-minute version), you yell, “How’s that make you feel?,” before her line, “That made me want to die.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During “Bejeweled,” during the first verse, you ask, “Where are you going, Taylor?,” for her to sing, “I’m going out tonight.”\u003cbr>\nSwift also does a little shimmy in the middle of “Bejeweled,” inspired by \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@mikaelarellano/video/7211766542827244846?_r=1&_t=8dxcyYaImjK\">a fan-created dance on TikTok\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/taylor-swift-tik-tok-bejeweled-trend-mikael-arellano-1234626909/\">You may see people doing it on the stands during the song.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During “22,” \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/L9oQ-z9u3nQ\">she gives a fan in the front row her hat\u003c/a> — which she has done for the fan above.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If this is all sounding like a lot to learn — or you’re wondering how on earth you’re going to explain all this to non-Swifties you’re going to Levi’s Stadium with, here’s San Francisco TikTokker Arden Alexa trying to get her parents up to speed:\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@arden_alexa/video/7217684923526696234\" data-video-id=\"7217684923526696234\">\n\u003csection>\u003ca title=\"@arden_alexa\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@arden_alexa?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@arden_alexa\u003c/a> wait for the cruel summer one they went so crazy \u003ca title=\"swiftieparents\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swiftieparents?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swiftieparents\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"momanddadoftiktok\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/momanddadoftiktok?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#momanddadoftiktok\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"erastourprep\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/erastourprep?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastourprep\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"badbloodtaylorsversion\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/badbloodtaylorsversion?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#badbloodtaylorsversion\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"antiherotaylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/antiherotaylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#antiherotaylorswift\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"cruelsummertaylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/cruelsummertaylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#cruelsummertaylorswift\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"cruelsummerbridge\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/cruelsummerbridge?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#cruelsummerbridge\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"erastourtaylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/erastourtaylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastourtaylorswift\u003c/a> @taylorswift \u003ca title=\"♬ original sound - arden alexa\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7217684918544010030?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">♬ original sound – arden alexa\u003c/a>\u003c/section>\n\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The surprise songs\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Every show, Swift performs two “surprise songs” on stage from her vast discography of songs — one using an acoustic guitar and one on the piano. Every city’s night is unique — and some may be unique to the local area. For example, she played “\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEY-GPsru_E\">seven\u003c/a>” — which references her birth state of Pennsylvania — in Pittsburg.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many fans have gotten a kick out of guessing what the secret song will be for Northern California. (Let us know if you have any guesses! Swift tends to rep Southern California in her songs more.) \u003ca href=\"https://variety.com/2023/music/news/taylor-swift-eras-tour-surprise-songs-list-1235578714/\">Here’s a list of past surprise songs\u003c/a>, if you’d like to whittle it down.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"taylorswiftparties\">\u003c/a>The Bay Area (Taylor’s version) — aka, the Swift events to attend whether you got an Eras ticket or not\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/03/14/glendale-changes-name-taylor-swifts-eras-tour\">Cities hosting the singer have been celebrating Swift in their own ways\u003c/a> — with \u003ca href=\"https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/taylor-swift-santa-clara-mayor/3275315/?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_BAYBrand\">Santa Clara temporarily changing its name to Swiftie Clara\u003c/a>. San Francisco may also join in, as \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@sfstandard/video/7257635574117453099\">Supervisor Matt Dorsey introduced a resolution\u003c/a> that would make July 28–30 “Taylor Swift Weekend.” \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13931892/dear-city-leaders-stop-with-the-taylor-swift-pandering-already\">Your mileage may vary if you think this is cute.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Each city also gets its own poster, which will be for sale at the concert and online —\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu0wgIEuptZ/\"> the Santa Clara poster was unveiled Thursday\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There will be \u003ca href=\"https://allevents.in/santa%20clara/watch-fireworks-across-from-great-america/10000668412398477\">a fireworks display at 9:45 p.m. at the nearby Great America Theme Park\u003c/a> on both nights of The Eras Tour in the Bay Area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/humanesocietysv/posts/pfbid0hBjS3vNM2T6b9G3RMpNJtKesw5W8UbnoNW3ViZjdDjVeNJvyGbBw7fu3tVCAHr5Al\">The Humane Society Silicon Valley is putting the spotlight on Lady Swifty\u003c/a>. She is a 1-year-old Australian cattle dog mix looking for a permanent home, as this is her third stay at HSSV. \u003ca href=\"https://adopt.hssvmil.org/animal/animalDetails.asp?animalType=3%2C16&datelostfoundyear=%C2%AEionID%3D%2D1&tpage=1&%5Fgac=1%2E213832038%2E1687365038%2ECj0KCQjwnMWkBhDLARIsAHBOftrvJ%2DR4m9%2D6AqRWhb7QkvaVNI1JR2VgxXf9LIWMqOhRqm8eRclLghUaAvlJEALw%5FwcB&pagesize=15&s=adoption&searchTypeId=4&sortby=6&statusID=3&submitbtn=Find+Animals&task=view&%3F0%26utm%5Fterm=topnav%5Fdogs&%5Fgl=1%2Ag699rk%2A%5Fga%2ANzIzMDQwNjgwLjE2ODY2OTAwMjc%2E%2A%5Fga%5FFRB0MZ5WGX%2AMTY4OTYyMDIwMi42OS4xLjE2ODk2MjIzNTkuNjAuMC4w&%5Fga=2%2E195343980%2E179064229%2E1689605594%2D723040680%2E1686690027&searchType=4&animalid=153569\">You can schedule an appointment to meet Lady Swifty on the HSSV site.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Look at her:\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956140\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956140\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/lady-swifty.jpg\" alt=\"An image of a happy looking dog styled to resemble a Taylor Swift album cover.\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1900\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/lady-swifty.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/lady-swifty-800x800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/lady-swifty-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/lady-swifty-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/lady-swifty-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lady Swifty, who’s up for adoption at the Humane Society of Silicon Valley. \u003ccite>(Humane Society of Silicon Valley on Facebook)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Parties and events around the Bay Area\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Britannia Arms Almaden in San José is hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-funday-taylor-swift-sing-a-long-trivia-tickets-652392321997?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">a sing-a-long trivia night\u003c/a> on July 23.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Ray of Light Theater in San Francisco’s Castro District is doing \u003ca href=\"https://www.rayoflighttheatre.com/spotlight\">a cabaret tribute to Swift on July 26\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taylor-swift-pre-party-tickets-676689816457\">A Taylor Swift pre-party at the Santa Clara Hyatt\u003c/a> on July 29.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>There’ll be \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/westwoods-tay-bay-after-par-tay-with-bay-country-tickets-682478570777?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\">a Swift-themed party hosted by Westwood in San Francisco\u003c/a> on July 30 that will include karaoke, drag brunch, line dancing, and permanent bracelets.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.taylorswiftnight.com/\">The Taylor Party dance night\u003c/a> is coming to San José on August 18 …\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>… and \u003ca href=\"https://www.taylorswiftnight.com/\">to Sacramento on August 19\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco’s Civic Center area is hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/midnights-a-taylor-swift-dance-party-tickets-666361885337\">a Taylor Swift dance party on August 18\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>You can also \u003ca href=\"https://slate.com/culture/2023/07/taylor-swift-eras-tour-fans-swifties-swiftball-fantasy-football-game.html\">play the fantasy football-esque game “Swiftball” on Twitter\u003c/a>, which honestly sounds very stressful to me, but there are prizes involved.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Have fun, stay safe, and if you feel overwhelmed afterward, \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/TaylorSwift/comments/13ydf16/taylor_swift_fans_report_amnesia_following_eras/\">don’t worry — you probably aren’t the only one\u003c/a>. Just \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/7lLigiVgJsE?t=112\">capture it, remember it.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"tellus\">\u003c/a>Tell us: What else do you need information about?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>At KQED News, we know that it can sometimes be hard to track down the answers to navigate life in the Bay Area in 2023. We’ve published \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/coronavirus-resources-and-explainers\">clear, practical explainers and guides about COVID\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11936674/how-to-prepare-for-this-weeks-atmospheric-river-storm-sandbags-emergency-kits-and-more\">how to cope with intense winter weather\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11821950/how-to-safely-attend-a-protest-in-the-bay-area\">how to exercise your right to protest safely\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So tell us: What do you need to know more about? Tell us, and you could see your question answered online or on social media. What you submit will make our reporting stronger, and help us decide what to cover here on our site, and on KQED Public Radio, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[hearken id=\"10483\" src=\"https://modules.wearehearken.com/kqed/embed/10483.js\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>An earlier version of this story was published on July 21.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>If you’re attending, \u003ca href=\"https://fortune.com/2022/11/10/why-are-concert-tickets-so-expensive-taylor-swift-springsteen/\">you probably spent a good amount of money on tickets\u003c/a> — and perhaps you’ll be spending even more simply getting to it, if you’re traveling to the South Bay from out of town — and you may be looking for a game plan for parking and getting in and out of the undoubtedly crowded, hectic stadium as painlessly as possible. Or maybe you’re a parent or caregiver wanting to look after your kids at the concert. Or you grew up with Swift’s music, but may not be as knee-deep in her lore as her more passionate fans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We at KQED (including me, who went to the Detroit show in June) got you. Including \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">the specific wisdom of audience members on Reddit on this topic\u003c/a>, this guide is divided into sections for logistics, alternative events, and more Swift-specific salutes that might sound embarrassing on paper but will be \u003ca href=\"https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/06/19/taylor-swift-eras-tour-review\">very fun in the moment\u003c/a>. (“\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VliDxpWM0IM\">Learn to live alongside cringe\u003c/a>,” as Swift said herself in her New York University commencement speech last year.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And remember: If you are a parent or caregiver chaperoning your kids, you’re not exempt from dressing on theme and knowing your stuff. Take it from this dad:\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@sophiasternnn/video/7237591531039886638\" data-video-id=\"7237591531039886638\">\n\u003csection>\u003ca title=\"@sophiasternnn\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@sophiasternnn?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@sophiasternnn\u003c/a> IM CRYING @Taylor Swift @Taylor Nation \u003ca title=\"taylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylorswift\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"erastour\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/erastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastour\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"metlifestadium\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/metlifestadium?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#metlifestadium\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"♬ original sound - sofiaeatsnyc\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7235495513821350698?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">♬ original sound – sofiaeatsnyc\u003c/a>\u003c/section>\n\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to logistics:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#erastourwhattime\">When should I get to Levi’s Stadium? How long does the show last?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumbagpolicy\">What items are banned from Levi’s Stadium? Can I bring a phone charger?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumparking\">What parking is available at Levi’s Stadium or nearby?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumpickup\">Where can I drop someone off or pick them up at the stadium?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftpublictransit\">What’s the best way to get to and from Levi’s Stadium using public transit?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswifttailgate\">Is tailgating at The Eras Tour allowed?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswifttickets\">Can I still get a ticket for The Eras Tour in Santa Clara anywhere?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>… and when you’ve covered the logistics? Dive into \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftfriendshipbracelets\">our primer on all the Swift chants, references and tour preparation\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>you’ll want for the show. And if you didn’t get a ticket for the show, but still want to participate, consult \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftparties\">our list of the Swift-related events and parties\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> happening around the Bay Area in the next few weeks.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"erastourwhattime\">\u003c/a>When does the Eras show start at Levi’s Stadium? What time does it end?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Taylor Swift’s sold-out Santa Clara shows both start at 6:30 p.m. Pacific Time, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/#parent\">Levi’s Stadium will be open at 2 p.m. for parking\u003c/a>, with gates to the stadium seating itself open at 4:30 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The show has not one but two opening acts: sister band HAIM as well as Gracie Abrams. This means you should get there two or even three hours earlier than you think you should — since getting into Levi’s Stadium can be troublesome.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Swift herself performs for three hours, so expect to still be there close to midnight — or even after — when trying to get home. \u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftpublictransit\">Jump to information about getting home from The Eras Tour. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How should I dress for Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>While you may have your specific Eras outfit prepared, make sure to dress accordingly for a hot, dry day and\u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.35&lon=-121.96\"> check the weather forecast a few days out\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.35&lon=-121.96\">The National Weather Service\u003c/a> currently predicts highs of near 80 degrees for Friday and Saturday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Be sure to wear sunscreen and to drink lots of water — you can’t enjoy the concert if you are feeling ill. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/\">You can bring sealed plastic water bottles\u003c/a> and reusable transparent water bottles into the stadium.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED has a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11878134/bay-area-heat-wave-how-to-stay-safe-during-dangerously-hot-weather\">thorough guide on how to stay safe during a heat wave\u003c/a>, should one arise that weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levi’s is an open stadium, meaning it will get chilly when the night cools down. This means it’s a good idea to bring a jacket or sweater.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s also crucial to consider your footwear. Seriously, wear comfortable shoes, because you’ll likely be waiting in long, long lines to get in, for concessions, and merchandise. You’ll also almost certainly be on your feet throughout the entire performance. With the walk from the parking lot to your seating, and then around the stadium itself, you could find you’ve walked miles in one night. (I personally went as Country Taylor and did not break in my cowboy boots. Driving us home was a painful venture.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Still racking your brain for fit ideas? 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"levisstadiumbagpolicy\">\u003c/a>What can I bring to the Eras show? What’s Levi Stadium’s bag policy?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>One big thing to know: \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/bagpolicy/\">Levi’s Stadium does \u003cem>not\u003c/em> allow non-transparent bags\u003c/a> — meaning any bag you bring must be:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Clear (i.e., transparent, so the contents within can be clearly seen)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>No bigger than 12 inches x 6 inches.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The only exception to that “clear bag” rule is for clutches — meaning you can bring a clutch with a shoulder or a wrist strap that’s not transparent but has to be smaller than 4.5 inches x 6.5 inches.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956137\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1779px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956137\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy.jpg\" alt=\"An illustration of the different types of bags approved for entry into Levi's stadium.\" width=\"1779\" height=\"1096\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy.jpg 1779w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-800x493.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-1020x628.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-160x99.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Levis-Bag-Policy-1536x946.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1779px) 100vw, 1779px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Levi’s Stadium’s list of approved bags for entry. \u003ccite>(levisstadium.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Here are some more \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1684715797527371776?s=20\">things you cannot bring to Levi’s stadium\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Cans, glass bottles, thermoses, non-transparent water bottles that are not plastic and not sealed\u003c/li>\n\u003cli data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">Signs over 11” x 17”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">Banners and poles\u003c/li>\n\u003cli data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">‘Professional’ cameras, video, and audio recording equipment (lights and tripods are also not allowed)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Glow sticks\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Selfie sticks\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Backpacks\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>In \u003ca class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1682177223275474944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1682177223275474944%7Ctwgr%5E5fbbe53e6f488ec91ec96ee7db0852cb70d99441%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kqed.org%2Fnews%2F11956083%2Ftaylor-swift-levis-stadium-eras-santa-clara-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1682177223275474944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1682177223275474944%7Ctwgr%5E5fbbe53e6f488ec91ec96ee7db0852cb70d99441%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kqed.org%2Fnews%2F11956083%2Ftaylor-swift-levis-stadium-eras-santa-clara-tickets\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">a previous tweet\u003c/a>, Levi’s Stadium wrote it would not permit battery packs with portable external phone chargers.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>What else \u003cem>can\u003c/em> you bring to Levi’s Stadium to see The Eras Tour? These items include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/\">Sealed plastic water bottles\u003c/a> and reusable transparent water bottles\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Blankets\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Seat cushions\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Diaper bags (if you’re accompanying a child)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Binoculars\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>How do I know if I’ve got a good seat?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you are anxious about anything obscuring your sight of the stage or how you want to get to your seat fast, you can \u003ca href=\"http://levisstadium.io-media.com/web/index.html\">check out the view from your seat using Levi’s Stadium’s Virtual Venue map\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://seatgeek.com/venues/levi-s-stadium/seating-chart/views\">Seatgeek\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://aviewfrommyseat.com/venue/Levi%27s+Stadium/seating/concert/\">A View From My Seat\u003c/a> also are good resources for this.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956144\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956144\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial phot of a huge stadium, overlaid with graphics illustrating different seating.\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1237\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-800x521.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-1020x664.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-160x104.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/levis-stadium-map-1536x1000.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can look at where your seat is on the Levi’s Stadium site. \u003ccite>(levistadium.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you are at the side or behind the stage, there may be a silver lining for you. I personally was at the very side during the Detroit show, and got to see \u003ca href=\"https://ew.com/music/taylor-swift-hides-in-janitor-cart-for-concert-eras-tour/\">the famous bit in which Swift is wheeled on from backstage in what looks like a janitor’s cart\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should I know about accessibility at Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Levi’s Stadium’s has an \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/guest-services/ada-services/\">online guide to their accessible services\u003c/a>, which includes information about accessible seating and companion seats, bathroom services, elevator facilities and how to request to access closed captioning.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levi’s says that any wheelchair services should be requested in advance when applicable by emailing mobilityservices@levisstadium.com or calling (408) 579-4610 with your requests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for information about \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/ada-parking/\">accessible parking and drop-off at Levi’s Stadium\u003c/a>. The headline: Blue Lot 1 is not accessible and should be avoided.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"levisstadiumparking\">\u003c/a>What should I know about parking at and near Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Can I park at the stadium itself?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One major thing to flag: According to the Levi’s Stadium website and Ticketmaster, \u003ca href=\"https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_homeA_header_search&user_input=49ers+vs+rams&q=levis+stadium+parking\">all available parking passes are sold out for both nights\u003c/a>. However, there are \u003ca href=\"https://www.stubhub.com/parking-passes-only-taylor-swift-santa-clara-tickets-7-28-2023/event/151197068/?quantity=1\">some parking pass resales on StubHub\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even \u003cem>if\u003c/em> you’ve managed to secure your parking pass, getting in and out of the stadium will be a hassle. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/#parent\">Levi’s Stadium will be open at 2 p.m. for parking\u003c/a>, with gates to the stadium seating itself open at 4:30 p.m., so plan to get there on the early side. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/ada-parking/\">Accessible parking information can be found on the Levi’s Stadium site.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#tellus\">Tell us: What else do you need information about right now?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Didn’t snag a parking pass ahead of time? You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.parkwhiz.com/levi-s-stadium-parking/?start=2023-07-29T16%3A30%3A00-07%3A00&end=2023-07-29T17%3A30%3A00-07%3A00&daily=1\">check websites like ParkWhiz\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://spothero.com/\">SpotHero\u003c/a> for non-stadium parking spots nearby, although these will likely still be a long walk — almost a mile — to the stadium. If you’re doing this, be sure to map the route using a tool like Google Maps, to make sure you know how long you have to walk and the shortest route to do so. \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">Some of your walk will be on a gravel path\u003c/a>, which can be hard on the feet. \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">Reddit users advised that there may be pedicabs\u003c/a> around to take you to the stadium.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where can I park nearby?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.santaclaraca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/44607/95?backlist=/our-city/departments-g-z/police-department\">The Santa Clara Police Department is asking people not to park in residential areas.\u003c/a> Parking will also not be allowed in the “clearly marked” posted section of Lick Mille Boulevard on Friday and Saturday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Event related parking will be discouraged starting 1 p.m. on Fairway Glen Drive and Eisenhower Drive on the east side of Lafayette Street. Event parking is also discouraged on Bassett Street, Davis Street, Fillmore Street, and Lake Santa Clara Drive to the west side of Lafayette Street.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What will traffic be like on the day of both Taylor Swift shows around Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/directions/\">use this Levi’s Stadium tool to find the best route\u003c/a> to the venue, or \u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumpickup\">consult this graphic below from Levi’s Stadium \u003c/a>about the best freeway routes to take. Stadium guidance notes that following a navigational tool (like Google Maps) could give you less reliable directions and increase your journey time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.santaclaraca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/44607/95?backlist=/our-city/departments-g-z/police-department\">The Santa Clara Police Department released a traffic advisory\u003c/a> Wednesday morning on the traffic delays and road closures expected to accommodate the large crowd. According to the release:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Heavy traffic and delays are anticipated on major thoroughfares leading to and from the stadium, including Highways 101, 237, 880, Lawrence Expressway, Great America Parkway and San Tomas Expressway, as a result of the event. Expect increased traffic to begin around 1 p.m. and continue through the conclusion of the event and its egress (estimated end time is 11 p.m.).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tasman Drive will be closed from Convention Center Circle to Centennial / Marie P DeBartolo Way beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 28, through the conclusion of the event on Saturday, July 29.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The off-ramp slipway from eastbound Tasman Drive to Stars and Stripes Drive will be closed except for train station, Youth Soccer Park and Gold Lot 1–5 users, and will remain closed through the conclusion of the event.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>No parking will be allowed on the clearly marked posted section of Lick Mill Boulevard on Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29. \u003ca href=\"#levisstadiumparking\">Jump back to more information about parking near Levi’s Stadium.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Counterflow is planned in the north and southbound direction to assist with exiting the parking lots. This will affect Highway 237 at Great America Parkway; the highway off-ramps will be closed.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>In addition, Great America Parkway will be closed northbound from Highway 101 and southbound from Highway 237.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>What about using rideshare services like Uber or Lyft to get to or from Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>We should note that \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/14zra5p/going_to_shows_at_levis_stadium_what_do_you_wish/\">Reddit users actually recommended against using rideshares\u003c/a>, saying that the wait time for one is long and expensive. However, if you are planning on getting an Uber or Lyft, you should be dropped off for the show “curbside on Great America Parkway, between Tasman Drive and Old Glory Lane,” according to the Levi’s Stadium website.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you are taking a rideshare out of the stadium after the show ends, exit Gates A, B or F to get picked up at Red Lot 7. (Due to surge pricing, it will likely be expensive to get an Uber out the stadium.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"levisstadiumpickup\">\u003c/a>I’m dropping off and picking up somebody. Where should I go?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Officials at Levi’s Stadium say there’ll be a Special Parent Pick-Up zone available both nights of The Eras Tour, and we’ll update this guide with specific details as they’re released. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/parking/\">See the stadium’s existing pickup and drop off information on their site.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to Levi’s Stadium’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/#parent\">official guidance for parents and caregivers\u003c/a>, drop-off for The Eras Tour will be located on Great America Parkway by Tasman Drive and Old Glory Lane.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pickup will then begin at 10 p.m. on Patrick Henry Drive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Parents and caregivers may wish to save the map and route directions below:\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956674\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1757px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956674\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1757\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-scaled.jpg 1757w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-800x1165.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-1020x1486.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-160x233.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-1054x1536.jpg 1054w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Parent-dropoff-1406x2048.jpg 1406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1757px) 100vw, 1757px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A graphic illustrating where parents and caregivers should pick up children attending The Eras Tour. \u003ccite>(levistadium.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#taylorswiftfriendshipbracelets\">How to prepare for a Taylor Swift concert if you’ve never been to one before\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/plan-your-visit/ada-parking/\">Accessible drop-off, with wheelchair assistance available\u003c/a>, is at Patrick Henry Drive and Great America Parkway. Blue Lot 1 is not accessible and should be avoided.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"taylorswiftpublictransit\">\u003c/a>How to take public transportation to the Eras concert\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Remember: Public transit schedules can always be subject to change. Check the timings for your route on the day of the show itself, and be sure of your very last service home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail and bus\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED staffers highly recommend taking the VTA light rail to the venue itself. And if you’re taking a connecting transit service to VTA, like BART, keep reading for details of timings and additional services.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is a VTA stop on the North side of the stadium, called the Great America Station. \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/getting-here/public-transportation/\">Routers are “scheduled daily to and from Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Milpitas, San José, Santa Clara, and Campbell.”\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/go/events/levis-stadium\">See the VTA schedule.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is running additional light rail train service (with one past midnight), according to the city of Santa Clara’s news release. \u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/trip-planner\">You can schedule this journey out on the VTA’s site\u003c/a> by toggling to the “Trip Planner” tab.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Concertgoers headed to see Taylor Swift at Levi’s Stadium this weekend will have access to a greater capacity of transit options than any other event hosted at the venue,” Stacey Hendler Ross, the VTA Public Information Officer, told KQED. “The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will add 30% more light-rail train cars to the service plan to transport an estimated 12,000–15,000 passengers to and from the concert venue.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ross wrote that special service will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29. There will be extra bus service on standby. Trains are “scheduled to run continuously after the concert to clear crowds as soon as possible.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In an email update on Monday, VTA’s spokesperson noted that “passengers connecting to BART should take the VTA Orange Line to the Milpitas Transit Center no later than 11:15 p.m. to make their connection on time,” reaffirming that “BART and VTA staff will be in communication to ensure riders are not left stranded.” (VTA’s spokesperson told KQED last week that BART’s last train is 11:51 p.m.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Caltrain is now running service 75 minutes past the end of the show, “so there is no need to catch an early train to make a Caltrain connection.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>VTA’s PIO recommends people driving to the Milpitas Transit Center to \u003ca href=\"https://vta.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal\">pay for parking permits online\u003c/a> or by \u003ca href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/passport-parking/id501324867\">using the app\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/projects/bart-sv/phase-i/parking\">Get more information on parking at Silicon Valley BART stations.\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/go/fares/clipper\">The Clipper mobile app\u003c/a> is also useful for easier VTA light rail payment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/getting-here/public-transportation/\">The VTA offers accessible cart or wheelchair services\u003c/a> from the Great America station to the Stadium’s west gate. To book these services ahead of time, call (408) 579-4610.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956139\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956139\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1469\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-800x619.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-1020x789.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-160x124.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/VTA-map-1536x1188.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A VTA map illustrating public transit access to Levi’s Stadium \u003ccite>(vta.org)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And another reason to support public transportation — there will apparently be free VTA friendship bracelets for 500 passengers on both days. There will also be a photo-op with a cut-out of Swift on the bus and light-rail.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The VTA bus reaches the greater San José area, Mountain View, Cupertino and Sunnyvale (\u003ca href=\"https://www.vta.org/go/routes\">see the VTA bus schedule\u003c/a>). The buses will drop you off at either the intersection of Tasman Drive and Great America Parkway or the intersection of Tasman Drive and Calle Del Sol. Please note that accessible cart services are not available for the latter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>BART\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>BART will be running extra trains on both concert nights. \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2023/news20230720-0\">See the details and the schedule on BART’s website.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>ACE train\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://acerail.com/schedules/\">You can use the ACE train to travel to Santa Clara\u003c/a> from Stockton, Lathrop/Manteca, Tracy, Vasco, Livermore, Pleasanton and Fremont.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Biking\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Not quite public transportation, but there are also \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-for-bike-parking-taylor-swift-concert-at-levis-stadium-2-days-tickets-532608084117?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">bike valets from the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition\u003c/a> (\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-for-bike-parking-taylor-swift-concert-at-levis-stadium-2-days-tickets-532608084117?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">who are looking for volunteers\u003c/a>). However, as one Reddit user informed us, \u003ca href=\"https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/public-works/engineering/traffic-engineering/bicyclist-and-pedestrian-detour-on-event-days\">the bike trail is often closed during busy events like game days\u003c/a> so don’t assume you’ll be able to use this trail to reach Levi’s Stadium on the nights of the Eras shows.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to the Santa Clara Police Department, \u003ca href=\"https://www.santaclaraca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/44607/95?backlist=/our-city/departments-g-z/police-department\">“Bicycle valet will be open 3.5 hours prior to the event\u003c/a> through 1 hour upon completion of the Levi’s Stadium event.” These are the trails that are available: San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail, John W. Christian Greenbelt Trail/Prescott, Guadalupe River Trail, Great America Parkway, Lafayette Street, Tasman Drive/Great Mall Parkway/Capital Avenue and North First Street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“For safety reasons the San Tomas Aquino / Saratoga Creek Trail will close at Agnew Road at approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29,” the website states. “Ticketed pedestrians and bicyclists will be able to use the Creek Trail to access the stadium for this event beginning at approximately 2 p.m. each day.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Private shuttles\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You could consider looking into a private ride or shuttle to and from Levi’s Stadium, especially if there’s a large group of you going — just be aware that a lot of these services may already be booked up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mride.com/event\">Private M Ride round-trip shuttles\u003c/a> are offered to Levi’s Stadium from Westwood, a venue in San Francisco, with \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taylor-swift-shuttle-bus-to-levis-stadium-72823-tickets-463437954397?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">tickets on Eventbrite for both night one\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taylor-swift-shuttle-bus-to-levis-stadium-72923-tickets-463442568197?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">night two\u003c/a> of The Eras Tour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You may also find personal, official guides to getting to The Eras Tour using public transit from Bay Area Swifties out there online, such as \u003ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTsl11OVT1NrZwhb1GkJd0yTIJd10OM9RcFy9Ab6nZuAQq-0D7TQILiStzw0T1Z4UlIX8hlwXlhIHHu/pub\">this Google Doc from Libby Nachman\u003c/a> — a fan who’s also a transportation planner by day, who got in touch with KQED with her own advice about public transit to the show — or \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@ruby_mj/video/7253993023497981226\">Tik Toks like this.\u003c/a> (Just be sure to verify any information you find online from unofficial guides like these.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Prepare for a super-crowded stadium experience\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>There’s no shame in getting a little antsy at the big crowds. In a packed stadium, it’s normal to get a little overwhelmed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While there have been no reports of crowd crushes at Swift’s concert, it doesn’t hurt to be careful. According to Mehdi Moussaïd, a research scientist in Berlin who studies crowd behavior, \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">rely on your instincts and senses if you feel like the crowd is getting too dense\u003c/a>. If you get stuck in a crush, move with the crowd and put your arms out in front of your chest and hold them there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In this position, you would have some space, just a little bit, to push for half a centimeter or just 1 centimeter — enough for you to keep breathing,” Moussaïd said to NPR in 2022. “It’s not going to be comfortable. You’re going to be feeling really bad, but at least you’ll survive.” \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">Read NPR’s full guide on what to do if you find yourself caught in a crowd crush.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What to know about using the bathroom at the Eras shows\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/stadium-az-guide/\">find all of the bathroom locations at Levi’s Stadium here\u003c/a>. Warning: These lines will be \u003cem>long\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You should consider building in a bathroom visit 45 minutes or an hour before Swift gets on stage, if you are already in the stadium (and you should be).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Alternatively, as one KQED staffer recommended, \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4jdkImwMwiK7KMaJSY9JyT?si=qkK7-m80T8aBhUmklKF3pw\">you can also sift through the Eras playlist\u003c/a> and see if there is a song you may be comfortable ducking out of to run to the restroom.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For what it’s worth, according to recent reporting around The Eras Tour, \u003ca href=\"https://slate.com/culture/2023/06/taylor-swift-eras-tour-mens-bathrooms.html\">stadium bathrooms often become all-gender during these shows — albeit unofficially\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"taylorswifttailgate\">\u003c/a>Can I tailgate at Levi’s Stadium if I didn’t get tickets?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Tailgating is probably not the first thing you think of when thinking about concerts. But many fans who didn’t get tickets have been outside the stadium, \u003ca href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/music/2023/05/15/taylor-swift-eras-tour-parking-lot/\">throwing a parking lot listening party in other cities\u003c/a>. Plus Levi’s is an open stadium, and many on social media report that the noise leaks out if you’re nearby.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But a Levi’s Stadium spokesperson told KQED that \u003ca href=\"https://www.levisstadium.com/event/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-july-28-2023/\">tailgating is prohibited for the Eras concerts\u003c/a>, and that there are no designated viewing areas outside Levi’s Stadium. The spokesperson said fans without tickets are not able to get in the parking lot and should not plan to gather outside the stadium. There will be road closures on Tasman Drive on Friday morning, the 28th, and enforced through the weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levi’s Stadium’s security information confirms that “Fans without event tickets will not be permitted to congregate in parking areas or on the streets,” and that stadium staff will be working closely with local police “ensure orderly access for ticketed fans, emergency vehicles, and to provide a safe environment for fans and event staff.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/taylor-swift-eras-tour-levis-stadium-rules/3280510/\">Santa Clara Councilmember Kathy Watanabe told NBC Bay Area\u003c/a> and the\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/taylor-swift-santa-clara-tailgate-18262219.php\">\u003cem> San Francisco Chronicle\u003c/em>\u003c/a> that she believes the stadium doesn’t have control over public streets in the way, and that \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/newsdamian/status/1682516492192190465\">fans \u003cem>should\u003c/em> be able to tailgate outside Levi’s Stadium\u003c/a> to hear the music. But on Thursday morning, KQED’s email to Watanabe’s office requesting more information on what fans should do around tailgating was met with a reply stating that her office had “been asked to forward all requests to stadium management as the[y] are responsible for replying to questions like yours.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whatever you do, please remember: If you are drinking, please don’t get behind the wheel, and establish a designated sober driver instead. \u003ca href=\"https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/26/us/taylor-swift-fan-died-car-crash-gofundme/index.html\">One fan tragically lost his life after the Eras concert in Houston\u003c/a> when he was struck by a drunk driver.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"taylorswifttickets\">\u003c/a>Can I still get a ticket for The Eras Tour at Levi’s Stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Godspeed!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You may try your luck on services like Facebook marketplace resales, Eventbrite, or even Ticketmaster itself. \u003ca href=\"https://abc7news.com/taylor-swift-scams-concert-tickets-better-business-bureau/13474055/\">The Better Businesses Bureau issued a warning about resale scams\u003c/a>, with many people discovering after sending the money through apps like Venmo or Zelle that these “tickets” never existed. Check out the person’s profile and their past posting history to see if it seems real. And \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/28902-bbb-scam-alert-spot-the-scam-before-paying-big-bucks-for-taylor-swift-tickets\">if you do choose to buy a resale, use your credit card,\u003c/a> says the BBB. This at least provides some protection for you if the deal was fake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you are getting a resale from a friend, \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/28902-bbb-scam-alert-spot-the-scam-before-paying-big-bucks-for-taylor-swift-tickets\">make sure you call your friend directly\u003c/a> — to make sure someone isn’t impersonating them online.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Official tickets for the Levi’s Stadium Eras shows are reported to be 100% sold out, so if you see a ticket online for under $500, it may be a scam.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/TaylorSwift/comments/14sl7a7/megathread_hub/\">The Taylor Swift subreddit had a trade and resale thread.\u003c/a> Sometimes it works out for folks. But again — be careful. (Also good rule of thumb: Some tickets aren’t transferable until a week or so before the concert — meaning that you can’t transfer a ticket far ahead of time.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should I know about buying Eras merchandise in the stadium?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://store.taylorswift.com/collections/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-collection\">You can check out all of The Eras Tour merch ahead of time.\u003c/a> There are pros and cons of getting the merch online vs. in person. Cons: If you buy online, shipping can take a while. If buying in person, you’ll be waiting in long lines. Pros: When you buy online, there is a 15%-off code, often with the city’s name included. In person, there are some exclusive to the concert, like the beloved blue crewneck.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>There will be several merchandise booths open in the stadium — and the lines will be mind-numbingly long, so expect wait times close to an hour. You will have a lot of downtime in the beginning of the concert, although you might be reluctant to miss HAIM’s opening set to go buy your merch. Not all of the booths will have all of the quarter-zips and sweaters you want, so make sure to check what’s on display before you get in line.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/levisstadium/status/1684294010016342023?s=21&t=QuxV6WV363bDls3p8Z9G5Q\">a pop-up merchandise booth\u003c/a> open on Red Lot 1, Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday beginning at 2 p.m. Levi’s Stadium says it will not allow fans to start lining up before 8 a.m. There is limited parking, so the stadium’s post encourages fans to take public transportation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to Levi’s Stadium’s Twitter account, show day merchandise sales will begin at 2:00 p.m. and will continue until the end of the show. Merchandise will be located in Red Lot 1 (and also inside the stadium.) However you can’t park in Red Lot 1 if you don’t have a ticket. Levi’s Stadium wrote that fans will not be allowed to line up earlier than 2:00 p.m. (\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvNphh4rn3l/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\">If you brave the lines\u003c/a>, bring water.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You may want to be careful when trying to wash your new merchandise, however. After many fan complaints of ink fading or bleeding after one wash, \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-04-04/taylor-swift-eras-tour-merch-faded-wash-statement\">Swift’s website released a care notice and called the T-shirt’s look “distressed, vintage”\u003c/a> — although in extreme cases, \u003ca href=\"https://store.taylorswift.com/pages/tour-collection-merchandise\">the Swift team say they’ll consider sending a replacement\u003c/a> if you bought it within 30 days. This has led to \u003ca href=\"https://www.scarymommy.com/lifestyle/how-wash-taylor-swift-merch#:~:text=After%20removing%20the%20parchment%20paper,you're%20still%20paranoid).\">many fans ironing on parchment paper on their T-shirts\u003c/a>, letting it cool before putting it in the washing machine inside out, alone, on delicate cold water to protect the ink.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"taylorswiftfriendshipbracelets\">\u003c/a>How to prepare for The Eras Tour — especially if you are not online\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Swift and her fans are incredibly online — and as a result, the in-jokes warp and evolve into Easter Eggs and Taylor-lore embedded in her songs, music videos, posts, and live performances. What follows is a quick rundown of some of the highlights of these new traditions at the concert that are almost certainly in store for you at the Eras shows at Levi’s Stadium — and to ensure you enjoy yourself as much as possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One thing that becomes evident during the Eras concert is Swift’s penchant to mythologize herself, with references and clues — and she loves clues — weaved seamlessly into her performances. She is, you could say, like the Marvel Cinematic Universe in one person.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here are some things you may see from fans, whose excitement will be dazzlingly infectious. (As \u003ca href=\"https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/look-what-taylor-made-us-do\">my favorite write-up of The Eras Tour, from \u003cem>The New Yorker\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, states, “Every person I spoke with at the show was the nicest person I’d ever met. The security guards, the hot dog salesmen, the bartenders, the audience. They were all so nice that I found myself manufacturing excuses for interaction … .”)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>A primer on the friendship bracelets\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You might have seen talk that friendship bracelets were banned from Levi’s Stadium, after a July 20 tweet from the Levi’s Stadium account that bracelets were \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1682175302481453057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1682175302481453057%7Ctwgr%5E798a98cfa7397e67f7655321f1bea3896af02a8a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sfchronicle.com%2Fbayarea%2Farticle%2Ftaylor-swift-eras-tour-levis-stadium-tailgate-18253861.php\">“not permitted in the stadium.”\u003c/a> However, Levi’s Stadium appears to have reversed this position as of Friday morning, tweeting that \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LevisStadium/status/1682436231060389889?s=20\">friendship bracelets were permitted after all\u003c/a> — which the stadium’s spokesperson then confirmed in an email to KQED.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The backstory: Inspired by her song “You’re on Your Own Kid,” fans have been donning hand-made friendship bracelets with lyrics and deep cuts scribed on them — not just for wearing at home, but for bringing along to Swift’s shows. So at the Eras concert, you’ll likely be trading bracelets with other Swifties while you are waiting for the show to start or in the concessions line. Make as many as you are comfortable with, but a handful would be good so you have enough to give out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Given the bag policy at Levi’s Stadium, you’ll probably need to either wear your bracelets or put them in a clear bag (it can be a Ziploc, too).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Children’s bracelet kits are likely your more cost-effective way to make a bunch of bracelets. There’s also a pricier option on Fillmore Street in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights district called \u003ca href=\"https://www.littlewordsproject.com/\">Little Words Project\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11956136\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956136\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"A composite image of four photos showing friendship bracelets of different colors.\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1266\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/230719-TAYLOR-SWIFT-BRACELETS-NK-KQED-1536x1023.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bracelets Audience Engagement Reporter Nisa Khan made with her sister, Tajwar Mazhar, ahead of their concert day. \u003ccite>(Nisa Khan/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What are some popular chants?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Traditions have quickly grown during The Eras Tour, with fans yelling out lines that riff on her lyrics in a Rocky Horror Show-esque way. Here are some of them, if you are there and were wondering when everyone got the memo (on TikTok).\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>During “Delicate,” before the first verse, fans yell: “1, 2, 3 … let’s go, bitch!” \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahts13/video/7250702380755356970?_r=1&_t=8dxzVUgyjsc\">Swift herself now references this one during her show.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During “Anti-Hero,” before the second verse, you yell, “Taylor, you’ll be fine” — referencing the remixed version of the poppy, self-hate anthem in which \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/T1d9PiRAJNM?t=101\">her long-time friend and producer reassures her that her anxieties are in her head\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During “Style,” before the start of the first verse, you ask, “What time is it?” for her to respond-sing “Midnight.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During “All Too Well” (the 10-minute version), you yell, “How’s that make you feel?,” before her line, “That made me want to die.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During “Bejeweled,” during the first verse, you ask, “Where are you going, Taylor?,” for her to sing, “I’m going out tonight.”\u003cbr>\nSwift also does a little shimmy in the middle of “Bejeweled,” inspired by \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@mikaelarellano/video/7211766542827244846?_r=1&_t=8dxcyYaImjK\">a fan-created dance on TikTok\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/taylor-swift-tik-tok-bejeweled-trend-mikael-arellano-1234626909/\">You may see people doing it on the stands during the song.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During “22,” \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/L9oQ-z9u3nQ\">she gives a fan in the front row her hat\u003c/a> — which she has done for the fan above.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If this is all sounding like a lot to learn — or you’re wondering how on earth you’re going to explain all this to non-Swifties you’re going to Levi’s Stadium with, here’s San Francisco TikTokker Arden Alexa trying to get her parents up to speed:\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@arden_alexa/video/7217684923526696234\" data-video-id=\"7217684923526696234\">\n\u003csection>\u003ca title=\"@arden_alexa\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@arden_alexa?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@arden_alexa\u003c/a> wait for the cruel summer one they went so crazy \u003ca title=\"swiftieparents\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/swiftieparents?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swiftieparents\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"momanddadoftiktok\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/momanddadoftiktok?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#momanddadoftiktok\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"erastourprep\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/erastourprep?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastourprep\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"badbloodtaylorsversion\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/badbloodtaylorsversion?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#badbloodtaylorsversion\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"antiherotaylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/antiherotaylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#antiherotaylorswift\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"cruelsummertaylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/cruelsummertaylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#cruelsummertaylorswift\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"cruelsummerbridge\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/cruelsummerbridge?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#cruelsummerbridge\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"erastourtaylorswift\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/erastourtaylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastourtaylorswift\u003c/a> @taylorswift \u003ca title=\"♬ original sound - arden alexa\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7217684918544010030?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">♬ original sound – arden alexa\u003c/a>\u003c/section>\n\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The surprise songs\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Every show, Swift performs two “surprise songs” on stage from her vast discography of songs — one using an acoustic guitar and one on the piano. Every city’s night is unique — and some may be unique to the local area. For example, she played “\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEY-GPsru_E\">seven\u003c/a>” — which references her birth state of Pennsylvania — in Pittsburg.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many fans have gotten a kick out of guessing what the secret song will be for Northern California. (Let us know if you have any guesses! Swift tends to rep Southern California in her songs more.) \u003ca href=\"https://variety.com/2023/music/news/taylor-swift-eras-tour-surprise-songs-list-1235578714/\">Here’s a list of past surprise songs\u003c/a>, if you’d like to whittle it down.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"taylorswiftparties\">\u003c/a>The Bay Area (Taylor’s version) — aka, the Swift events to attend whether you got an Eras ticket or not\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/03/14/glendale-changes-name-taylor-swifts-eras-tour\">Cities hosting the singer have been celebrating Swift in their own ways\u003c/a> — with \u003ca href=\"https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/taylor-swift-santa-clara-mayor/3275315/?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_BAYBrand\">Santa Clara temporarily changing its name to Swiftie Clara\u003c/a>. San Francisco may also join in, as \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@sfstandard/video/7257635574117453099\">Supervisor Matt Dorsey introduced a resolution\u003c/a> that would make July 28–30 “Taylor Swift Weekend.” \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13931892/dear-city-leaders-stop-with-the-taylor-swift-pandering-already\">Your mileage may vary if you think this is cute.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Each city also gets its own poster, which will be for sale at the concert and online —\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu0wgIEuptZ/\"> the Santa Clara poster was unveiled Thursday\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There will be \u003ca href=\"https://allevents.in/santa%20clara/watch-fireworks-across-from-great-america/10000668412398477\">a fireworks display at 9:45 p.m. at the nearby Great America Theme Park\u003c/a> on both nights of The Eras Tour in the Bay Area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/humanesocietysv/posts/pfbid0hBjS3vNM2T6b9G3RMpNJtKesw5W8UbnoNW3ViZjdDjVeNJvyGbBw7fu3tVCAHr5Al\">The Humane Society Silicon Valley is putting the spotlight on Lady Swifty\u003c/a>. 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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. 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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. 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"content": "\u003cp>Art Laboe, widely credited as the first DJ to play rock and roll on the West Coast, died earlier this month in Palm Springs at the age of 97, after a broadcasting career spanning some 80 years. He coined the term \"oldies but goodies,\" and his beloved radio show drew a racially diverse audience from across California and beyond. California Report Magazine host Sasha Khokha got a chance to interview him for a 2019 story. This week, we're reprising that piece as a tribute to Laboe. Listen to the story in the audio link above.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Original story, Feb. 8, 2019:\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>[dropcap]I[/dropcap] never knew who Art Laboe was, or what he meant to so many Californians, until I moved to Fresno, and started dating someone who grew up on Laboe's music. We would drive on country roads lined with orange groves and tune into Laboe's Sunday radio show, where people from all over the state would send in lovey-dovey dedications to each other. And then there was Laboe's signature on-air smooch into the microphone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My now-husband Karl was a low-rider growing up, cruising in his Nissan mini-truck with tinted windows, custom-painted graphics on the side and a booming stereo. He would blast Laboe's show, which played songs by artists like Rick James, Teena Marie, Tierra and the Temptations — from the 12-inch woofers, while waxing his car and cleaning the custom spoke wheels with a toothbrush.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>By the time I met Karl, he had moved away from the low-rider lifestyle, but not Art Laboe, or the love songs. He's one of generations of Californians — especially Chicanos and Latinx folks — who've grown up on Laboe's music, first listening as their grandparents did.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11723560\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-11723560\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35135_1947-circa-Art-Laboe-in-KCMJ-Palm-Springs-studio-qut-800x958.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"958\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35135_1947-circa-Art-Laboe-in-KCMJ-Palm-Springs-studio-qut-800x958.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35135_1947-circa-Art-Laboe-in-KCMJ-Palm-Springs-studio-qut-160x192.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35135_1947-circa-Art-Laboe-in-KCMJ-Palm-Springs-studio-qut-1020x1221.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35135_1947-circa-Art-Laboe-in-KCMJ-Palm-Springs-studio-qut-1002x1200.jpg 1002w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35135_1947-circa-Art-Laboe-in-KCMJ-Palm-Springs-studio-qut.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Art Laboe developed a radio persona that was daring and rebellious for its time. Here he broadcasts from the Palm Springs studios of KCMJ in 1946 while getting a haircut. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Art Laboe)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After all, Laboe has been spinning oldies and love songs since 1943. He coined the term “oldies but goodies” and was one of the first DJs on the West Coast to play rock 'n' roll.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He still takes to the airwaves from a Palm Springs studio six nights a week from 7 p.m. to midnight, hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ArtLaboeConnection/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Art Laboe Connection\u003c/a> — a show broadcast on more than a dozen stations across California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Watch a tribute to Art Laboe produced by videographer Bryan Mendez:\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx6zqCY8GMU\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Laboe spends hours every day playing songs that are about the heart.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Love is a powerful medicine, whether you’re falling in love, or out of love,” he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Connecting loved ones, in and out of prison\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>These days, many of those calling in with regular dedications have loved ones in prison.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"He's just an amazing DJ. I would listen to him until my last breath,\" says longtime listener Rosie Morales, of Sylmar.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11723897\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 351px\">\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-11723897\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35166_DSCF7495-1-qut-800x531.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"351\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35166_DSCF7495-1-qut-800x531.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35166_DSCF7495-1-qut-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35166_DSCF7495-1-qut-1020x677.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35166_DSCF7495-1-qut-1200x797.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35166_DSCF7495-1-qut.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Art Laboe receives thousands of letters from incarcerated people each year. Some envelopes contain a week's work of dedications for their loved ones. \u003ccite>(Bryan Mendez/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>She calls in every single day with a dedication to her husband Scrappy, who's serving a life sentence in Kern Valley State Prison in Delano. She can't call her husband directly right now, because he's in solitary confinement. But she can hear Laboe smooch kisses sent by her husband into his microphone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"He's able to communicate to our loved ones when we can't,\" Morales says. \"He brings that spark into relationships.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They’re there, man and wife, every night, man and wife, doing it to each other, dedications,\" Laboe laughs. \"Conjugal, but not conjugal.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some incarcerated people send in a week's worth of dedications to their spouses or lovers, with a different love song for each day of the week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11723729\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-11723729\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35147_2018_1211_185557001-qut-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35147_2018_1211_185557001-qut-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35147_2018_1211_185557001-qut-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35147_2018_1211_185557001-qut-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35147_2018_1211_185557001-qut-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35147_2018_1211_185557001-qut.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Art Laboe has been spinning love songs for 75 years. \u003ccite>(Bryan Mendez/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\"Art’s so concerned about the prisoners, because for every person that's inside there can be 10 or 20 family members on the outside affected by that person being in jail,\" says his longtime audio engineer, Joanna Morones, who answers phones to take dedications.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"He really caters to that family dynamic, you know, and connecting them. We're told every night, ‘I can't go visit him. I won't be able to go see him for two weeks, but I can talk to him on the radio.’ The guys in prison sit there and wait to hear their wives’ voice on the radio,\" Morones says.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Getting his start — thanks to the WWII draft\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Laboe's obsession with radio started when he was eight years old, when his sister sent his parents what he called \"this box that talked.\" He set up a ham radio station in his bedroom at age 14, broadcasting to his neighbors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When he was 18, he walked into radio station KSAN in San Francisco and asked for a job.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He had no real experience, and he hadn’t yet honed his rich baritone. But he did have one thing: a radio operator’s license.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The station had lost its engineers to the draft — this was World War II. The manager offered him a job on the spot. As long as he changed his last name, which the manager thought sounded \"too ethnic\" for the airwaves in 1943.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So Art Egnoian — the son of Armenian immigrants — took the name of the station’s receptionist and became Art Laboe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11723557\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 768px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11723557\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35134_1945-KPMO-Art-Laboe-w-Eddie-Rodriquez-s-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"936\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35134_1945-KPMO-Art-Laboe-w-Eddie-Rodriquez-s-qut.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35134_1945-KPMO-Art-Laboe-w-Eddie-Rodriquez-s-qut-160x195.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laboe claims to have invented the on-air dedication, where listeners write or call in to send music and love notes to each other on the air. Here he reads dedications with Eddie Rodriguez in 1945, at radio station KPMO in Pomona. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Art Laboe)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But his music, and his fan base, have never been whitewashed. Laboe has built a huge fan base, starting with the teenagers who attended his live concerts or dances back in the 1950s. He made a name for himself hosting rock 'n' roll concerts in the Los Angeles suburb of El Monte, pioneering racially integrated, all-ages dance parties with live bands.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I can do some nice talking in Armenian. But I can do almost that good in Spanish, too,\" Laboe smiles. \"I’m happy that [our concerts and shows appeal to] everybody. If you come to one of our concerts, you’ll see a mixture, a complete mixture of what we have in California.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11723561\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-11723561\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35138_1958-Art-Laboe-KPOP-broadcast-event-s-qut-800x570.jpg\" alt=\"Laboe pioneered live broadcast events, talking to listeners from drive-ins and concert halls, and sometimes even pulling stunts like trying to get a lion to roar into his microphone.\" width=\"800\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35138_1958-Art-Laboe-KPOP-broadcast-event-s-qut-800x570.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35138_1958-Art-Laboe-KPOP-broadcast-event-s-qut-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35138_1958-Art-Laboe-KPOP-broadcast-event-s-qut-1020x726.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35138_1958-Art-Laboe-KPOP-broadcast-event-s-qut.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laboe pioneered live broadcast events, talking to listeners from drive-ins and concert halls, and sometimes even pulling stunts like trying to get a lion to roar into his microphone. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Art Laboe)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At 94, Laboe is still hosting live shows across California and the west, wearing his signature bedazzled track suit and a sparkly bowler hat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Laboe says he knows people his age always say this kind of thing, but he is nostalgic for the old days — a time when people used to have a little more kindness for each other.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It would be good if we had a little bit more of what we used to have in the world,\" Laboe says. \"Nevertheless, people are people and they still have the same basic wants and needs. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He still takes to the airwaves from a Palm Springs studio six nights a week from 7 p.m. to midnight, hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ArtLaboeConnection/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Art Laboe Connection\u003c/a> — a show broadcast on more than a dozen stations across California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Watch a tribute to Art Laboe produced by videographer Bryan Mendez:\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\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/jx6zqCY8GMU'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/jx6zqCY8GMU'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Laboe spends hours every day playing songs that are about the heart.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Love is a powerful medicine, whether you’re falling in love, or out of love,” he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Connecting loved ones, in and out of prison\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>These days, many of those calling in with regular dedications have loved ones in prison.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"He's just an amazing DJ. I would listen to him until my last breath,\" says longtime listener Rosie Morales, of Sylmar.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11723897\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 351px\">\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-11723897\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35166_DSCF7495-1-qut-800x531.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"351\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35166_DSCF7495-1-qut-800x531.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35166_DSCF7495-1-qut-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35166_DSCF7495-1-qut-1020x677.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35166_DSCF7495-1-qut-1200x797.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35166_DSCF7495-1-qut.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Art Laboe receives thousands of letters from incarcerated people each year. Some envelopes contain a week's work of dedications for their loved ones. \u003ccite>(Bryan Mendez/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>She calls in every single day with a dedication to her husband Scrappy, who's serving a life sentence in Kern Valley State Prison in Delano. She can't call her husband directly right now, because he's in solitary confinement. But she can hear Laboe smooch kisses sent by her husband into his microphone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"He's able to communicate to our loved ones when we can't,\" Morales says. \"He brings that spark into relationships.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They’re there, man and wife, every night, man and wife, doing it to each other, dedications,\" Laboe laughs. \"Conjugal, but not conjugal.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some incarcerated people send in a week's worth of dedications to their spouses or lovers, with a different love song for each day of the week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11723729\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-11723729\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35147_2018_1211_185557001-qut-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35147_2018_1211_185557001-qut-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35147_2018_1211_185557001-qut-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35147_2018_1211_185557001-qut-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35147_2018_1211_185557001-qut-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35147_2018_1211_185557001-qut.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Art Laboe has been spinning love songs for 75 years. \u003ccite>(Bryan Mendez/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\"Art’s so concerned about the prisoners, because for every person that's inside there can be 10 or 20 family members on the outside affected by that person being in jail,\" says his longtime audio engineer, Joanna Morones, who answers phones to take dedications.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"He really caters to that family dynamic, you know, and connecting them. We're told every night, ‘I can't go visit him. I won't be able to go see him for two weeks, but I can talk to him on the radio.’ The guys in prison sit there and wait to hear their wives’ voice on the radio,\" Morones says.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Getting his start — thanks to the WWII draft\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Laboe's obsession with radio started when he was eight years old, when his sister sent his parents what he called \"this box that talked.\" He set up a ham radio station in his bedroom at age 14, broadcasting to his neighbors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When he was 18, he walked into radio station KSAN in San Francisco and asked for a job.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He had no real experience, and he hadn’t yet honed his rich baritone. But he did have one thing: a radio operator’s license.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The station had lost its engineers to the draft — this was World War II. The manager offered him a job on the spot. As long as he changed his last name, which the manager thought sounded \"too ethnic\" for the airwaves in 1943.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So Art Egnoian — the son of Armenian immigrants — took the name of the station’s receptionist and became Art Laboe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11723557\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 768px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11723557\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35134_1945-KPMO-Art-Laboe-w-Eddie-Rodriquez-s-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"936\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35134_1945-KPMO-Art-Laboe-w-Eddie-Rodriquez-s-qut.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35134_1945-KPMO-Art-Laboe-w-Eddie-Rodriquez-s-qut-160x195.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laboe claims to have invented the on-air dedication, where listeners write or call in to send music and love notes to each other on the air. Here he reads dedications with Eddie Rodriguez in 1945, at radio station KPMO in Pomona. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Art Laboe)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But his music, and his fan base, have never been whitewashed. Laboe has built a huge fan base, starting with the teenagers who attended his live concerts or dances back in the 1950s. He made a name for himself hosting rock 'n' roll concerts in the Los Angeles suburb of El Monte, pioneering racially integrated, all-ages dance parties with live bands.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I can do some nice talking in Armenian. But I can do almost that good in Spanish, too,\" Laboe smiles. \"I’m happy that [our concerts and shows appeal to] everybody. If you come to one of our concerts, you’ll see a mixture, a complete mixture of what we have in California.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11723561\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-11723561\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35138_1958-Art-Laboe-KPOP-broadcast-event-s-qut-800x570.jpg\" alt=\"Laboe pioneered live broadcast events, talking to listeners from drive-ins and concert halls, and sometimes even pulling stunts like trying to get a lion to roar into his microphone.\" width=\"800\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35138_1958-Art-Laboe-KPOP-broadcast-event-s-qut-800x570.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35138_1958-Art-Laboe-KPOP-broadcast-event-s-qut-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35138_1958-Art-Laboe-KPOP-broadcast-event-s-qut-1020x726.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/RS35138_1958-Art-Laboe-KPOP-broadcast-event-s-qut.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laboe pioneered live broadcast events, talking to listeners from drive-ins and concert halls, and sometimes even pulling stunts like trying to get a lion to roar into his microphone. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Art Laboe)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At 94, Laboe is still hosting live shows across California and the west, wearing his signature bedazzled track suit and a sparkly bowler hat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Laboe says he knows people his age always say this kind of thing, but he is nostalgic for the old days — a time when people used to have a little more kindness for each other.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>It’s been clear to Richmond High School junior Angelee Montances that when it comes to arts and music education, all things are not created equal in Richmond.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Communities like mine, Richmond High, where it’s predominantly brown kids, we don’t get the same opportunity as in like Hercules, which is, you know, predominantly Asian kids and white kids,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Montances is a senior who plays viola in the Richmond High orchestra. The East Bay public high school, along with Kennedy High, is located in the West Contra Costa Unified School District, and is made up of 1,511 students, of whom 85.4% are Latino.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“And, you know, it also sucks because I feel like parents, students and teachers have tried here in Richmond High and Kennedy High to get the funding that they have (at Hercules High),” Montances said. “But we don’t have the money, you know.”[aside postID=news_11927353 hero='https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/09/artsed_prop28-1020x626.jpg']Many Richmond High families, including that of Montances, consider themselves working class.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s really something you think about and not many people say, but it’s also a race thing. It’s a socioeconomic class thing, and it’s just an issue,” said Montances.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>California education law calls for all public schools to offer comprehensive arts education, but in reality, very few of them do. This November, voters will decide whether or not to guarantee arts funding in public schools, including charters.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/proposition-28-arts-education\">Proposition 28\u003c/a> would roughly double the amount of funding California gives schools for arts and music education, and it would send 30% of that money to schools serving students from lower-income families. Voters would also be locking in that funding stream for the future.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The measure would \u003ca href=\"https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/initiatives/pdfs/21-0036A1%20%28Music%20and%20Art%20Education%29.pdf\">require public schools to spend 80%\u003c/a> of the money on hiring full-time arts and music teachers, which could double the number of arts and music teachers across the state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 2016, voters in Berkeley, a wealthier part of the Bay Area, raised taxes to boost music education by \u003ca href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Berkeley_Unified_School_District,_California,_Parcel_Tax,_Measure_E1_(November_2016)\">passing a parcel tax\u003c/a> that raises $2 million annually to pay for music education for all public school kids starting in third grade.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But just 11 miles north, in Richmond, many public elementary school principals have to plead with local community arts organizations to partner with them. Coming out of the pandemic, that cry became even louder, according to Andrea Landin, director of school and neighborhood partnerships at the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts.[pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"Andrea Landin, director of school and neighborhood partnerships, East Bay Center for the Performing Arts\"]‘Sometimes kids can’t really name exactly what’s going on emotionally or mentally, but once they start to move or sing or play an instrument or get on stage and pretend to be someone else, then there’s so much healing that goes on, so much realization and growth.’[/pullquote]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I had so many principals call me or email me saying that, ‘My students have been sitting in front of a screen for a year and a half. They need to sing, they need to move, they need to express themselves,’” Landin said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.eastbaycenter.org/school-and-neighborhood-partnerships\">East Bay Center for the Performing Arts\u003c/a> pays artists who don’t have a teaching credential about $45 an hour to help teach art and music in as many WCCUSD public schools requesting help as they can. However, the center has a hard time competing with tuition-based arts organizations in other parts of the Bay Area, which can pay those same artists between $80 and $100 an hour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Landin said there is never enough money or artists to meet the demand, which means lots of kids in the Richmond area are missing out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11929018\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11929018\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/RS59095_Richmond_Orchestra_008-qut.jpg\" alt=\"A white music teacher in his 30s teaches a small orchestra of kids playing various instruments in a high school music classroom.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1282\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/RS59095_Richmond_Orchestra_008-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/RS59095_Richmond_Orchestra_008-qut-800x534.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/RS59095_Richmond_Orchestra_008-qut-1020x681.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/RS59095_Richmond_Orchestra_008-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/RS59095_Richmond_Orchestra_008-qut-1536x1026.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Music director Andrew Wilke conducts orchestra class at Richmond High School in Richmond on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022. Richmond High School’s arts programming would benefit from Prop. 28, a measure that would roughly double the amount of funding that California gives schools for arts and music education. ‘We could use it, desperately,’ said Wilke. ‘To not have to worry about finances on top of teaching seven classes would make my job more manageable, which would make me a better teacher and the kids happier.’ \u003ccite>(Marlena Sloss/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Sometimes kids can’t really name exactly what’s going on emotionally or mentally, but once they start to move or sing or play an instrument or get on stage and pretend to be someone else, then there’s so much healing that goes on, so much realization and growth,” Landin explained.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If approved by voters, Proposition 28 would roughly double funding for the arts in schools. The Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates it would raise between $800 million and $1 billion annually.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>By some estimates, that would translate to about $166 per student across the state. A school like Richmond High would have about $250,000 more a year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“That would change everything,” said Andrew Wilke, director of the Richmond High Music Department. Wilke teaches seven periods, runs the marching band and the orchestra, and oversees all the instruments, scheduling and transportation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I’m at rock-bottom emotionally,” Wilke said. “Not only am I trying to hold all these classes together, I’m trying to find money, I’m trying to support the kids, which is the actual real job we all have.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Currently, Richmond High’s music programs can only serve 140 students. Wilke said more money would mean hiring another music teacher, and the opportunities the school could create for students wouldn’t be limited by how much time he can commit to it. Wilke noted that, with guaranteed funding, there wouldn’t be a struggle for supplies, or a limit to performances the orchestra and marching band could do for lack of transportation funds. And Richmond High could hire specialized instrument coaches for students like Montances.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Of the approximately $1 billion raised by Proposition 28 each school year, 30% would go to schools serving economically disadvantaged students.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The California Teachers Association \u003ca href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_28,_Art_and_Music_K-12_Education_Funding_Initiative_(2022)\">has helped get the measure passed by contributing $1 million\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Landin thinks filling these credentialed art and music teaching positions could be a challenge for schools. “I was like, ‘This is beautiful. Where are they going to find all the teachers?,’” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Landin says during COVID, many \u003ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/29/arts/design/san-francisco-art-market.html\">artists left the Bay Area\u003c/a> for less expensive places. And spoken-word artist and poet \u003ca href=\"http://www.jazzhudson.com/about/\">Jazz Monique Hudson\u003c/a>, who has taught on contract in Oakland schools, has seen arts programs scaled back or eliminated when schools make budget cuts. Hudson had to get full-time employment with the district attorney’s office as a victim advocate to be able to support her family.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Youth Speaks is very prominent in San Francisco,” Hudson explained, referring to the leading nonprofit presenter of youth poetry slams, spoken-word performance and youth-development programs. “However, they have not been able to maintain and sustain their partnerships with Oakland schools due to funding. I was set to teach at Elmhurst Middle School this semester but could not teach in the art program because there wasn’t enough funding for the spoken-word program.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If voters approved Proposition 28, it would lock in funding for the arts, making them less susceptible to budget cuts in tough times.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That, in fact, is one reason some critics have come out against the measure: They object to so-called “ballot box budgeting” because it locks in funding that can’t be undone, for example, when a recession hits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Marguerite Roza, who studies education finance at Georgetown University, points out that California schools have more money now than they’ve had in years. The current state budget, which passed in June, increased school spending by 13% over last year. Some of that funding could theoretically go to arts education.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11929033\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11929033\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/RS59091_Richmond_Orchestra_005-qut.jpg\" alt=\"Students in the school orchestra sit facing their teacher, a black girl on violin, a Latina girl on viola, and a Latino boy on violin.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/RS59091_Richmond_Orchestra_005-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/RS59091_Richmond_Orchestra_005-qut-800x534.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/RS59091_Richmond_Orchestra_005-qut-1020x681.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/RS59091_Richmond_Orchestra_005-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/RS59091_Richmond_Orchestra_005-qut-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Angelee Montances, a 12th grader at Richmond High School in Richmond, plays the viola during orchestra class on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022. \u003ccite>(Marlena Sloss/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Roza says, if passed, Proposition 28 would require the state and schools to come up with new ways of tracking personnel — since school districts will have to specifically show how they spent their new arts funds — which can be complicated and take time to implement. Furthermore, she adds, the creation of a separate “categorical” would add extra rules to different pots of funds, which could mean that districts end up spending more time on compliance than on trying to deliver what their students need.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This push for separate arts ed money would be a move back to the old model, where legislators dictate how districts carve up their budgets,” Roza said, referring to the period before the implementation of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/lc/\">Local Control Funding Formula\u003c/a> in 2016, which fundamentally changed how all local education agencies (LEAs) in the state are funded.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At Peres Elementary School in Richmond, Principal Christy Chen says she currently has to constantly hustle community partnerships to bring art into the schools.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This fall, thanks to East Bay Center for the Performing Arts, her fourth graders are learning about African rhythms. But Chen says right now her kids only get a half hour of art or music a week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“That would be a dream to get a music teacher, because at the end of the day it gets the kids excited,” Chen said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At Richmond High, music leader Andrew Wilke says he doesn’t need much. Even another $20,000 would help his kids.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I tell the kids, the arts and music — these are languages. It’s not a tactile language like English, where we can say ‘desk,’ ‘floor,’ ‘sky.’ It’s an emotional language where we can express ourselves. I think folks who haven’t had an opportunity to really dive into that don’t fully understand it, which makes it difficult to get the importance across,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This story was made possible as part of The California Newsroom – a collaboration of California’s public radio stations, NPR and CalMatters.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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I was set to teach at Elmhurst Middle School this semester but could not teach in the art program because there wasn’t enough funding for the spoken-word program.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If voters approved Proposition 28, it would lock in funding for the arts, making them less susceptible to budget cuts in tough times.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That, in fact, is one reason some critics have come out against the measure: They object to so-called “ballot box budgeting” because it locks in funding that can’t be undone, for example, when a recession hits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Marguerite Roza, who studies education finance at Georgetown University, points out that California schools have more money now than they’ve had in years. The current state budget, which passed in June, increased school spending by 13% over last year. 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