Sadly, this may be the Bay’s first summer without Cal Shakes, but that doesn’t mean the alfresco arts and culture scene is dying. In fact, there are a ton of places where the outdoor arts are still thriving here — and often right next to incredible recreational opportunities.

We put together seven itineraries to inspire your next outdoors-meets-arts-and-culture outing, with opportunities to combine theater, movies or live music with outdoorsy fun such as hiking, swimming, cycling or just strolling.

Throughout August, Sanborn County Park is hosting two productions by Silicon Valley Shakespeare: “Richard III,” featuring an all-female and non-binary cast, and “Emma,” adapted from the beloved Jane Austen novel. And, through October, the 3,453-acre park is also home to RV and hike-in campsite

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