PHOTO BY KATHRYN RUMMEL

This summer, music, community, and nature join forces once again in the heart of the city during the twelve-day, outdoor extravaganza known as Flower Piano. Now in its fourth year, Flower Piano once again transforms San Francisco Botanical Garden (SFBG) into the city’s own alfresco concert hall, and everyone is invited to play and listen. Find twelve pianos tucked among the many flower-filled gardens within SFBG’s 55 acres and are encouraged to play what they like, from chopsticks to Tchaikovsky. On weekend days, event partner Sunset Piano has invited professional pianists and a whole host of other musicians to perform throughout the Garden as well, and the public is welcome to pack a picnic and enjoy the shows.

9-11am, Garden of Fragrance
Charity Kahn: Interactive music, movement and mindfulness for families. Two shows: 9am and 10am.

10:30am, Helen Crocker Russell Library
Story Time and Family Walk, Flower Piano Style: Family program with music-themed story time followed by a Family Walk to nearby pianos