{"id":358666,"date":"2026-06-13T00:49:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T00:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/358666\/"},"modified":"2026-06-13T00:49:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T00:49:12","slug":"richmond-buzz-pop-ups-a-massage-spa-and-the-case-of-two-disappearing-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/358666\/","title":{"rendered":"Richmond Buzz: Pop-ups, a massage spa and the case of two disappearing markets"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cRichmond Buzz\u201d is a recurring column on changes, tidbits and other news from the Richmond. Check out our Richmond web page<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n

Got news? Send tips to nicholas.david@missionlocal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Things are heating up in the Richmond.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The past couple of days have seen clear skies and temperatures in the 70s. Our district supervisor, Connie Chan, is officially in the running for Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi\u2019s seat in congress. And, as of course you know, Zendaya paid a visit to the neighborhood.<\/p>\n

The World Cup also promises some heated matchups, and there are plenty of viewing options across the neighborhood. Read our full guide to the World Cup here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what else is going on under the sun.<\/p>\n

\"AA Stone in Light, massage therapy clinic at 2015 Balboa St. Photo by Nicholas David.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a new masseur on the scene, at 2015 Balboa Street near 22nd Ave.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Richmond District resident Henry Bell opened A Stone in Light last month, after about a year of renovations to the site.<\/p>\n

\u201cI really want it to be a neighborhood space,\u201d Bell said. \u201cThe needs people have aren\u2019t often met at spas.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bell is currently the only massage therapist at the space, and said his work is \u201cas grounded as possible in research-backed practices,\u201d so don\u2019t expect crystals or vibrational healing (no hate to those methods, Bell said, there\u2019s just not a lot of research to back them).<\/p>\n

\"ClothingThe Eye and Hand Society storefront interior on Dec. 24 2025. Photo by Nicholas David.<\/p>\n

Outer Richmond artist Harry Nordlinger will have a solo show up at Eye and Hand Society at 3425 Balboa St. near 35th Ave, opening June 20. <\/p>\n

The show, dubbed \u201cSpite House,\u201d will feature a number of Nordlinger\u2019s works, which include comic-book illustrations and figurative paintings that call to mind the works of Francis Bacon.<\/p>\n

The opening of Nordlinger\u2019s art show begins at 5 p.m., and will be accompanied by live music by local act Earthpig<\/a> and Luvmongr<\/a>, of Los Angeles.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"StreetThe Balboa Theater. Photo courtesy of Ian Grant. <\/p>\n

Nordlinger also works at the Balboa Theater, where Pride month is in full swing.<\/p>\n

Head in on Wednesday, June 17, for a screening of body horror film \u201cTetsuo: The Iron Man,\u201d with live drag; \u201cQuerelle\u201d on Monday, June, 22; \u201cBottoms\u201d on June 25; and more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"NighttimeRampant Wine Bar March 8 2026. Photo by Nicholas David.<\/p>\n

Nearby, Rampant Wine is hosting a singles mixer night in collaboration with the organization Singles Under Pressure<\/a>. Wine and desserts will be served, and you can RSVP here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rampant is also hosting an oyster-shucking workshop this week, and frequently hosts events with winemakers and chefs. Keep up with the Balboa Bacchanalia on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no doubt that the Richmond has become a hot spot for the enterprising pop-up entrepreneur. <\/p>\n

Mission Local first reported<\/a> that the maestros behind HI NRG, Clement Street\u2019s wildly successful pop-up at High Treason wine bar, have secured a permanent space on Geary Boulevard, which they will move into in August. <\/p>\n

We also first reported that the chef behind the Piedays pizza<\/a> pop-up is making a similar August move to a space on inner Balboa.<\/p>\n

\"StreetUncommon SF at 1815 Balboa Street on June 11 2026. Photo by Nicholas David.<\/p>\n

Take it as no surprise then, that there are more pop-ups buzzing around the neighborhood. Case in point: Foozool Coffee is bringing seasonal coffee and tea drinks to Balboa Street and 19th Avenue on Sunday, June 14, at vintage store Uncommon SF at 1815 Balboa St.<\/p>\n

Uncommon will be open for business, and there will be vendors selling jewelry and flowers. And, of course, a couple of DJ sets.<\/p>\n

Foozool is an Iranian-owned business that has been popping up around the city for over a year now. Previous specialty espresso and tea drinks by Foozool have featured saffron cold foam, earl grey-infused oat milk, and mint shrub.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Two apparently unconnected grocery stores have apparently shuttered in recent weeks: Apple Land Produce at the corner of Clement Street and 10th Avenue, and Mainland Market at the corner of Geary Boulevard and 20th Avenue. <\/p>\n

No new business registrations seem to have been filed for the sites, but renovation work could be seen underway at Apple Land this week.<\/p>\n

\"AMainland Market, now shuttered. Photo by Nicholas David.<\/p>\n

\"AApple Land Produce, now shuttered. Photo by Nicholas David.<\/p>\n

We will follow both storefronts closely as more information is made available. But fret not for now: There are plenty of markets nearby on both corridors.<\/p>\n

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