Downtown Pleasanton - Free Concerts In The Park

The tagline on this blog promises to cover Pleasanton culture, and I admit the cultural content here has been sorely lacking. And that's a shame. Pleasanton has one of the best downtowns in the state, if not the country. Plenty of fine dining, art, entertainment, and in the summer and early fall, free summer concerts every Friday in Lions Wayside Park (corner of First and Neal Streets).



I've been to a few myself. If you are in the area and haven't, here are some tips:

• Come at around noon and set out a blanket and some chairs. They'll be safe, and if you wait too long, all the prime spots will be taken.
• The sun will be setting behind the bandstand, so find a place under a tree to avoid a lot of squinting.
• Consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited (wink, wink)
• Bring your dinner, or buy it there.
• Have fun! The concerts run from 7 until 8:30 or 9. It's a family time, and the dogs are invited.

Here are some pictures I took at the concert on Friday, August 17th of Pleasanton locals MAGIC MOMENTS - 50's Rock n' Roll.