Kishi Bashi (Of Montreal) Friday, October 28 Proclaim your undying love to a space traveler on the moon with the cinematic Kishi Bashi, bona fide cool freak and founding member of indie rock outfit Jupiter One. Kishi Bashi’s most recent solo release is last month’s Sonderlust, a radiant gem produced by Joyful Noise Recordings that…
Once deemed too raunchy and startling for audiences, Georges Bizet’s renowned opera comique Carmen comes to light on the Tobin’s stage courtesy of Opera San Antonio. First performed in 1875, Carmen is a fantastic spectacle with all the elements of drama designed to draw audiences in: a love triangle, sex and passion, intrigue, and the ultimate femme fatale, the sensual…
Garrett T. Capps Tuesday, October 25 The Liberty Bar sends off the wonderfully droll Garrett T. Capps – the repurposed convent’s resident singer-songwriter – with a final night of rootin’ and tootin’ shenanigans. Slinging a trusty electric guitar in the spirit of Waylon and Willie, the pinche gringo par excellence is known around town for penning unconventional love songs about cheese enchiladas and…
Though the restaurant has been open little longer than a month, and the menu is at times unforthcoming with information like prices, availability of carafes, or the existence of a happy hour, on a Wednesday night at Sangria on the Burg both the outdoor patio and indoor tables were completely filled, many by large groups singing happy birthday and…
I once made the not-so-great mistake of calling a klobasnek a kolache. I’m sure you have by now, too. My usually mild-mannered friend of German/Czech/Austrian heritage let me have it. Kolaches are fruit-filled; klobasnek are sausage-filled. Lesson learned. For Alice Vida of the Bexar County Czech Heritage Society, which holds its annual Czech festival this Sunday,…
From the moment Shipt launched H-E-B grocery delivery in San Antonio, we fell in love with the art, history, and local flavors of the city. We also got a huge response from the locals and have loved getting to know our San Antonio members with each delivery! At Shipt HQ, we received countless requests to…
The number of suspects arrested for their involvement in the murder of a 37-year-old Bexar County man has risen from two to six overnight. According to the Bexar County Sheriff’s office, all six had been at the scene of the attempted robbery that led to Milton Miles’ death. Miles was murdered at his TPC parkway…
People living along the San Marcos River have grown increasingly fed up with what they call the collateral damage of the region’s growing popularity as a tubing paradise with college-age partiers. They warn of pot smokers, underage drinkers, public drunks, and sloshed drivers who’ve made their local roads unsafe. They say they’ve encountered places where beer…
Never a dull moment on the San Antonio music scene, where you can catch a couple of Grammy winners playing and celebrating at a barbecue joint on a Saturday night. Sound too good to be true? Not so. This Saturday night you can catch living legend, Tejan@ cultural treasure, and accordion master Flaco Jimenez, along…
Neon Indian Friday, October 21 Neon Indian is the working moniker of Alan Palomo, a Monterrey-born composer who spent his childhood in the city of San Antonio. After devising the persona of Neon Indian while studying film in Denton, he switched gears to music and began experimenting with synth tones and samples with a hand…
Today officially marks the beginning of Central Market’s five-week cheese extravaganza, “Cheese Makes the Party.” The celebration of all things lactose runs from October 19 to November 25, and is intended to showcase the store’s phenomenal array of cheese. The Broadway grocery will have more than 150 different types of fromage on hand, featuring selections from across the globe, including…
Fri 10/21 “Mad Monster Gallery” Shrunken heads, anthropomorphic candy corn, sci-fi hotties, menacing jack-o-lanterns, skulls galore, and various interpretations of the Bride of Frankenstein are but a few of the Halloweeny hallmarks one can expect to find inside the “Mad Monster Gallery.” Organized by a California-born graphic artist/illustrator/art director who goes by the name VidVad…
Residents of Oak Hollow Mobile Park can’t remember when their homes started smelling like sewage. “I’ve lived there four years, and then my sisters lived there for at least 15 years before that. It’s always smelled like this, I just never knew where it came from,” said a tenant in his mid-30s, who shares his…
Local Coffee has a new location to add to its line up. In addition to the Stone Oak, Alamo Heights, Pearl and Medical Center locations (and not including the annex at Merit Roasting company), the fifth Local Coffee location is now open off Boerne Stage road and I-10. The first location to be located off…
Believe it or not, but the final Presidential debate is here and kicks off tonight at 8 p.m. Though the last two debates have been, um, interesting to say the least, we know it’d be hard to make it through this last one alone. So, we’ve rounded up a few places where you can grab…
Brooklyn buzz band (remember when that was a term?) B Boys make woozy yet headstrong mutant-pop-punk, imbued with a joyously anarchistic streak and libido for days. The trio, which just released its debut EP No Worry No Mind back in March, has been picking up steam on the wings of its infectious songs, hallmarked by…
It’s been a week since a dozen or so San Antonio police officers donned red “Make America Great Again” hats and merrily posed for photos with Donald Trump. Mayor Ivy Taylor and Police Chief William McManus, quickly condemned the officers for appearing to endorse a candidate while in uniform, in hopes of putting the cringeworthy…
Twitter, like any other perpetually desiccated landscape, needs only a single spark to set it off, which is what happened yesterday when rumors surfaced that the Spurs were open to the idea of moving All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge. The story goes back to one week ago, when ESPN senior writer (and highly revered basketball mind)…
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the 1980s, two performance artists did a project entitled “A Year Tied Together at the Waist.” For 12 months, Linda Montano and Tehching Hsieh were never farther than eight feet away from each other, bound by a rope. Hsieh said he tried this experiment because he felt very comfortable doing…
Keeping Up With The Joneses is dreadful, with a plot that is both inept and full of holes. Throughout, I could hardly muster a giggle at any of the would-be jokes. Nothing about it is fun, dynamic or interesting. The only people who should see this are those who either 1) hate themselves, or 2)…
For almost 10 years, the Behrend family has been at the forefront of providing San Antonio with vegetarian options. The journey began in 2007 with the opening of Green Vegetarian Cuisine off Flores and now includes a bigger flagship location at the Pearl, a north side version at Alon Market, a Green in Houston, Earth…
We’re compiling a list of our favorite 100 dishes in the city with the San Antonio 100. Check back weekly for a new dish we love that either screams SA or you need to enjoy ASAP. As one of the first budget-friendly establishments in the Pearl, Green Vegetarian Cuisine quickly became a popular joint to hit…
Carmens de la Calle on Thursday nights is the next best thing to being in the French Quarter every night because Thursday nights are jazz nights. The restaurant, located at the corner of Flores and Salinas streets, is a hotspot on Fridays due to their multiple lively Flamenco evening shows. But Thursday nights are where…
Winter and Kanye are coming to San Antonio. One is definitely making its presence felt December 1, the other probably not so much. The AT&T Center shared the announcement of Ye’s December 1 visit via Facebook Tuesday afternoon. The Saint Pablo tour, based on this June’s Life of Pablo album, began August 25 and took…
The intersection of Ashby and St. Mary’s is quickly turning into the figurative, if not literal, epicenter of the St. Mary’s Strip. That’s evident in the Paper Tiger/Rumble compound where one can take in the night’s festivities or a great show from the comfort of either of those patios. Tonight is no different. Starting at…
The pumpkin beers are here, and if you simply must get your fill of the at-times overly spiced and generally goofy ales, there are a few ways to quench your thirst for the liquefied gourds. Start your spiced indulgences with a Halloween craft beer and candy tasting that’ll make your inner kid happy at The…
Apparently, San Antonio isn’t all that attractive. That’s according to a study by the New York Citizens Budget Commission that ranked the country’s top dozen or so cities in attracting and retaining new, young “highly educated” talent. Per that survey, San Antonio is apparently the “least competitive” of the bunch. So, what exactly does that…
Now in its fifth year, Muertos Fest at la Villita has grown into one of the most interesting and culturally vital festival experiences in town. While once in danger (at least in the United States) of being wholly subsumed by the capitalist Halloween juggernaut, Dia de los Muertos—a traditional, multi-day Mexican holiday for remembering the…
With a title company about to foreclose on her Kerr County home, Susan Cammack lodged a complaint with authorities. For Cammack, a member of the Republic of Texas, that meant taking her case to a suburban Houston chiropractor who also happened to serve as chief justice for the Republic’s so-called “international common law court.” Then things…
Landon Lum was standing in his bedroom yesterday when the VIA bus drove into his house. The bus stopped just a few inches from his bed. “Everything you could imagine — studs in the wall, furniture — was flying,” Lum, 29, told the San Antonio Express-News. He escaped the scene with just a split lip,…
Three weeks before the big day, Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein ought to voluntarily withdraw her name from the ballot in Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Iowa, and Arizona (she’s only a write-in in North Carolina and not registered in Nevada). She should simply say, “I cannot in good conscience help elect a fascist like Donald…
Hailing from Mexico City, Inés Estrada has become a staple in San Antonio’s zine scene because her work — raw and colorful illustrations, stickers, pins, clothing and just about everything else — brings something new to the table. As the previous editor of Tebeo Tropical, the comics column of VICE Mexico, and a long-time comics…
It’s mid September at the 4,000-seat Sandia Ampitheater in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Nina Díaz and her solo band are a few hours away from opening for Cyndi Lauper. Nina had just stepped out to the parking lot to retrieve something she needed for her simple show wardrobe, when someone knocked on her dressing room…
Plan to get to Lick Honest Ice Creams early if you’re hoping to enjoy a free scoop from the Austin-based ice cream shop. From 7 to 10 p.m. today, guests can enjoy a scoop on the house from the shop which uses Mill-King milk from McGregor, Texas and focuses on wholesome, artisanal treats. 312…
La Michoacana Meat Market is a Mexican-owned chain of specialty markets that operates principally in Texas cities with large Latin populations. There are nine in San Antonio alone. There’s probably one near you. The branch I usually head for is at 1224 N. Flores St. To the right upon entering it’s the pan dulce that…
When students of Career Point College showed up to class this morning at the Northwest San Antonio campus, they found the doors locked. Some had absolutely no idea what was going on. Others, who had checked their email yesterday, may have been a little more clued in—but not by much. Sunday’s email, sent to all…
Last Friday afternoon, headbrewer Les Locke teased out exciting news for fans of Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery. The now-deleted post featured a shot of Southerleigh’s first-ever bottled brews now available at Central Market. Retailing at $8.99, the Texas Uncommon Ale and Southerleigh Gold Export Lager are now both available at the boutique grocer. Both are…
When we think of states that are setting a lead example for LGBTQ equality in America, Texas is no shining star. But, according to the Human Rights Campaign’s 5th Annual Municipal Equality Index, the rest of the state could learn a thing or two from San Antonio, which received a 95 out of a possible 100…
We’re compiling a list of our favorite 100 dishes in the city with the San Antonio 100. Check back weekly for a new dish we love that either screams SA or you need to enjoy ASAP. The first time we had the pleasure of experiencing Liberty Bar’s pot roast sandwich was back in the early…
On Sunday, Green Party Presidential candidate Jill Stein stopped by Galeria EVA on South Flores to address Bexar County supporters and shine some light on local Green Party candidates. Stein, with Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson, has gained more national attention than usual for a third-party candidate this election, mostly due to the lackluster appeal of the…
The impending cool front has us wishing for all things warm and stewy, and serendipitously, Brick at Blue Star will host Nomad Wot Shop, an Ethiopian pop-up tonight from 5 to 9 p.m. Helmed by Ruth Wimberly, the Nomad Wot Shop is hosted by Petit Loups Ethiopian Cuisine named after Wimberly’s dogs (petit loups means little…
Fans giddy for a first look at the 2016-17 San Antonio Spurs won’t need to wait until their October 29 home opener against the New Orleans Pelicans. The team has announced it will host a Silver and Black Open Scrimmage next Tuesday, October 18, at 7pm at the AT&T Center, giving everyone the chance to…
Eisley Monday, October 17 Although the stylish members of Eisley seem like they belong in a Bushwick coffee shop, the indie rock band originated as small family affair in Tyler, Texas. After honing their skills in a makeshift venue behind a church, the kids of Eisley stumbled upon radio success with songs like 2003’s hit “Telescope Eyes.” Now…
Mon 10/17 “In Conversation with … Joshua Prince-Ramus” The UTSA College of Architecture, Construction and Planning’s Speaker Series begins with Joshua Prince-Ramus, founding principal of the internationally acclaimed architecture firm REX. In a new direction for the CACP series, this year’s theme is “In Conversation with …” UTSA assistant professor Dr. Antonio Petrov organized the lineup,…
The number of registered voters in Bexar County has never been higher. At 1,036,547, that’s around 118,000 more people than those registered in 2012, the last presidential election year. The trend isn’t unique to Bexar residents — the Secretary of State office’s reported an uptick in registration across the state, contributing to the record-breaking total of…
One of the many Donald Trump-related uproars this week stemmed from a video the campaign posted to Twitter after the GOP presidential candidate’s fundraising swing through San Antonio on Tuesday. The video showed about a dozen local cops gripping and grinning with Trump and wearing his signature “Make America Great Again” ball caps, all just…
Since opening last December, The Pigpen has become a staple for great music, drinks, and family fun on the Broadway Strip. Nestled right behind its older brother, The Smoke Shack, patrons come from all over San Antonio to try their famous Brisket Bloody Mary or catch a game with friends and listen to some local blues. The comfortable…
The documentary exploring the dramatic case of four San Antonio women who say they were wrongly accused of gang-raping two children in the mid-1990s will air before a national TV audience this weekend. Southwest of Salem: The Story of the San Antonio Four, which premiered at the Tribeca film festival earlier this year to glowing…
“Ezra Pound and T.S. Eliot fighting in the captain’s tower While Calypso singers laugh at them and fishermen hold flowers” We can’t be sure if Bob Dylan, recent winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, is a calypso singer or a fisherman in those haunting and image-rich lines from his epic 1965 track “Desolation Row.”…
Tucked away in the back right corner of a tiny Korean supermarket in a strip mall on the grittier end of Rittiman lies what is likely the best Korean restaurant in the city. The grocery store that houses the restaurant is Seoul Asian Market and Cafe, though the eatery hidden in its interior lacks a name. Still, whether you…
Two years after the City of San Antonio sued its fire union, an appellate court has ordered the parties into mediation over ballooning healthcare costs and clauses in the union’s old contract that the city has argued is unconstitutional. The city, in late 2014, filed lawsuits against both its fire and police unions over the…
Texas is such a deep shade of red that its voters haven’t elected a Democrat to statewide office in two decades. Rather than a place to cultivate a huge voting base, the state is mostly a piggy bank for candidates (primaries, however, are a whole other matter). Which is why many people were stunned last…
A week after being called out for neglecting nearly 1,000 of Texas’ most at-risk children in foster care, state leaders are demanding that state Child Protective Services department clean up its act. “The state’s residential providers must be held to the highest standards while caring for our most vulnerable or no longer operate in our system,”…
In 2010, a U.S. Border Patrol agent, surveying the borderlands between El Paso, Texas and Juarez, Mexico, shot and killed an unarmed Mexican teenager. The bullet crossed the border—agent Jesus Mesa Jr. was standing in Texas when he shot Sergio Hernandez, who was crouching on Mexican soil, in the face. On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme…
