Fern Alley Music Series
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Fern Alley Music Series

Saturday, May 11, 2024 - 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Fern Alley | Larkin St. and Polk St., San Francisco, CA

Event Details

Join Music City SF & Music City Entertainment in association with the Lower Polk CBD, Polk Neighbors, OEWD & The Office of Small Business, in support of the Polk Corridor Community. Enjoy live music, craft vendors, local artists at the 2nd Annual Fern Alley Music Series.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, In Person, Live Music
Venue: Fern Alley
Address: Larkin St. and Polk St., San Francisco, CA

Saturday, May 11, 2024

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