If you’re somewhere around 30 years old, there’s a good chance you blasted Green Day’s Dookie and Nimrod growing up and probably saw someone perform a tear-jerking solo acoustic cover of “Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)” at a high school graduation. Yes, Billy Joe Armstrong and the band tugged at our angsty-teen heartstrings through…
Based on the success of the first two years of Out in the Park, nightlife empresario Rey Lopez has struck a local chord with his wild and wonderful combination of thrill rides and drag queens. Serving up something in the vein of Orlando’s Gay Days at Walt Disney World (which annually attracts an estimated 50,000…
When the lyrics of an album open up with “Burn your Bibles and Torahs” you know shit’s probably about to get a little dark. And with the Austin-based gypsy punk band The Schisms, the vibe of their new album Moon isn’t so much dark like macabre, more mischievous and spooky and … a little sexy.…
The Eastside is getting boozier with the grand opening of Alamo Distilling Co. on September 23. The distillery, which moved from its original location near the airport to 621 Chestnut St. Opened by church friends Noel Burns and Daniel Taylor in 2015, Alamo Distilling Co. is known for its Texas Craft Whiskey, available in more…
Harvey, Irma, DACA: It’s been a rough couple of weeks. The team behind Honeysuckle Teatime is hoping to add some positivity back to the mix with a unicorn-themed fundraiser this Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at West Elm. The event will feature Honeysuckle’s unicorn milkshake (available in two sizes at $8 and $12) along…
Macbeth, one of Shakespeare’s biggies that you probs had to read in high school, is a mystical and bloody rumination on fate, greed, jealously and overweening ambition. Like many of the Bard’s seminal works, Macbeth has been adapted approximately a million different times, but perhaps never more powerfully than in Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi’s 1847…
When George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart’s now-iconic play You Can’t Take It With You first premiered on Broadway in 1936, those original show-goers couldn’t have known that the kooky tale of tax evasion, in-law issues, and the happily dysfunctional Vanderhof-Sycamore-Carmichael clan would still resonate with audiences more than 80 years later. The comedy, however,…
Call it a Latinx take on the story of an existential mid-life crisis. Chimichangas and Zoloft is one of three performances comprising “Nuestras Voces,” a series of staged readings held in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Chimichangas is presented by Teatro Audaz (meaning audacious theater), a local company that’s been around for just over a…
First to open among a cluster of exhibitions that celebrate the work and spirit of late local artist Chuck Ramirez, the Linda Pace Foundation’s group show “Incite” presents works across various mediums (video, collage, painting and photography) that “provoke a feeling of festivity” but reveal deeper meanings upon closer inspection. Exemplified by Ramirez’s stark photographs…
We’ve all heard the (at least somewhat true) cliché that artists make for difficult partners. But, what happens when two artists make a life together? Does the difficulty cancel out or is it magnified? What happens if they try to work together on an artistic endeavor? These questions, especially the last one, are entertained in…
Beneath the slick surface of mainstream bike culture lies a gritty underbelly distinguished by the likes of Austin-bred swap meet Frankenbike, tricked-out lowrider bikes and parades of experimental “art bikes” (see Burning Man) that blur lines between kinetic sculpture and transportation. Founded in 2009 and self-described as “a group of under-achievers who like to ride…
It was just over a year ago that legions of fans (devotees really) mourned the death of beloved Mexican singer-songwriter and pop-culture icon Juan Gabriel. However, his voice, his passion, his quirky and vibrant style, his penetrating charisma, and the incredible music he made in his 45-year career continue to captivate. At Thursday’s Juan Gabriel…
This collaborative five-day festival takes place across the city in celebration of the San Antonio Missions and to raise money for nonprofit organizations and projects that “preserve, maintain, promote and connect” the city to its world heritage. Although some events have already sold out (like Thursday’s Sunset Dinner at Mission San Juan), there’s still plenty…
Some movies are so universally craved that it seems redundant to include them on a list of most anticipated films. This Christmas, there is one film that will undoubtedly unite every moviegoer in the galaxy. The followup to the 2015 sensation that incorporated familiar faces into a new cinematic universe, this film doesn’t need any…
Holy cow, y’all! this might be one of the best country lineups we’ve seen this year. Announced earlier this morning on Good Morning America, a telethon, Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Harvey Relief, has been set to aid those affected by Hurricane Harvey on Tuesday, September 12. The one-hour special will feature celebrity…
The last time darkwave duo Drab Majesty were in town they were opening for ice-cold heart-throb Cold Cave at Paper Tiger. I definitely was there in all black (and black lipstick, naturally) and recall Drab Majesty wearing mime-looking makeup, long coats and sci-fi sleek sunglasses as they playing through an hour set of thick, reverberating…
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday he would be ending DACA, the program that has allowed approximately 800,000 undocumented immigrants, commonly referred to as “dreamers,” to live, work and study in the United States after being brought here as children. In his statement, Trump explained that terminating DACA will be “a gradual process, not a…
The wait is finally over, friends! Guns N’ Roses are about to melt out faces off this Friday at the Alamodome and we really couldn’t be more excited. Despite how terrible a corn-row rocking Axl Rose sounded during the 2002 MTV Music Awards, recent reviews of their live shows have painted Rose and the boys…
An annual scavenger hunt of creative proportions, World Art Drop Day invites artists of all persuasions (“students and professionals, painters and cartoonists, sculptors and illustrators, animators and fine artists, photographers and printmakers”) to hide an original work of art, take a photo of it (along with an optional clue as to its hiding place), and…
This story originally appeared in our sister publication, Out in SA. The women of the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center’s MujerArtes clay cooperative have reason to celebrate with the opening of their new studio — a building made entirely compressed earth blocks, otherwise known as adobe. The new building, which opens on September 9, is…
1) Your Name. In a year filled with films that successfully cohabited honest humanity with the supernatural, this animated teenage symphony to God from Japanese director Makoto Shinkai rises above them all. Restless yet wise, the film plays like a Studio Ghibli version of an emotionally loaded, metaphysical mind-scrambler like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless…
Freaks for chaotic confessionals, visceral noise and the surreal will recognize that the insights most worth having sometimes require deep dives into disorder. “I can help you find the buried treasure,” as Kathy Acker wrote in Pussy, King of the Pirates, “but I’ll have to take you down to the bottom of the world.” Three…
One of the most consistently excellent artistic happenings in San Antonio is the monthlong, citywide (and beyond) photography feast known as Fotoseptiembre. Now in its 22nd year, the homegrown celebration with an increasingly international reach has matured into a premiere photo festival, known for its inclusivity, its staggering breadth, and the tight sense of order…
In order to encourage motorist to carpool, use public transit and find other means of getting around the city, VIA will provide free bus rides all day today, Tues. Sept. 5, in light of gasoline shortages in the region. Fixed-route bus service, Park & Ride Service and scheduled VIAtrans trips will be fare free, plus VIA will…
Pulling up to Betty’s Battalion might leave you underwhelmed, judging by the exterior of the bar, which has been housed in a strip center next to Fort Sam Houston for the past 30 years. However the once you open the doors, you are greeted by cozy ambiance in the form of colorful string lights, pictures and…
It was a busy month for the dining and drinking scene. Here’s a look at the new restaurants in town and those we had to say goodbye to this August. Fahrenheit 32, the El Paso-based chain opened its first location in San Antonio, on August 27. Find them at 226 W. Bitters Road, Suite 119, (210)…
If you threw a chancla into a San Antonio crowd you’d more than likely hit two people who either are, or were in the Armed Forces. This is Military City after all and, there are a ton of folks who are connected to the military in some capacity, be it military brat, spouse or an…
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has single-handedly halted two sweeping rulings made by federal judges in Texas, potentially impacting the legality of Texas’ 2018 elections. The two rulings, one made in San Antonio by a three-judge panel on August 24, the other by a Corpus Christi judge ten days earlier, both address an issue…
Although the Texas Legislature is only required to pass a budget during the five or so months they meet every two years, state lawmakers filed thousands of bills and resolutions during the last regular legislative session, managing to get over 1,000 of those signed by Governor Greg Abbott and turned into laws. From the legalization…
Ten hours after the San Antonio City Council voted to remove the Confederate monument towering over Travis Park, the stoic soldier topping the looming obelisk was gone. By 4 a.m., the base of the monument and two adjoining cannons had also disappeared. Police had begun guarding the fenced-off park as the 10-1 council vote came…
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Texas law prohibiting the safest second-trimester abortion procedure the day before it was set to go into effect. In his Thursday ruling, which puts the law’s enforcement on hold for 14 days, U.S. Judge Lee Yeakel relied on a simple argument: Abortion is legal. “The state cannot pursue its…
Damn, San Antonio. Y’all never fail to warm our hearts. Seeing how much the music, restaurant and bar communities have respectively come together to raise funds for those affected by Hurricane Harvey, reminds us that we’ve definitely got some golden hearts residing in the Alamo City. But it doesn’t stop there – the San Antonio…
IT’S BEEN A WEEK, Y’ALL. We won’t list our woes, but it’s been a tough week for most of Texas. We’ll find refuge in the opening of Squeezers Co. Juice Bar off Probandt this Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The day will feature raffles, yoga by Mobile Om, music, giveaways, and door prizes.…
Successful photographers of all stripes rely, in varying proportions, on a combination of learned instinct (commonly called “eye” in the business), situational luck, and technical mastery (of equipment and processes) to accomplish their work. San Antonio photographer Charlie Kitchen, whose singular work really belies comparison, evinces a sharp eye for arresting (mostly natural) images and…
The San Antonio City Council voted 10-1 Thursday to remove a monument of a Confederate soldier towering over Travis Park. The ordinance, submitted by councilmen Cruz Shaw and Roberto Treviño, will allow for both the removal and relocation of the statue (and two accompanying cannons) to a yet-to-be decided locale. “My decision is not about politics,…
First, FruitMix tried their hands at the Thai-style ice cream trend. Then, in the midst of Hurricane Harvey, El Paso-based Fahrenheit opened its first San Antonio location. Now, Tasty Nation makes three. Because San Antonians are just as obsessed with doing it for the ‘gram as other major cities, the Thai-style ice cream trend is…
San Antonio Independent School District announced Wednesday that it is increasing its minimum wage to $13 an hour for employees, and $52,350 starting salary for teachers, librarians and registered nurses for the 2017-2018 school year. Additionally, teachers, librarians and registered nurses with at least a year of experience will receive a 2 percent salary increase,…
For the second time, a federal judge determined Senator Carlos Uresti’s lawyer, Mikal Watts, would be unable to represent him against federal fraud charges for his involvement in a Ponzi scheme, because Watts himself may have played a key role in Uresti’s alleged crime. Senior U.S. District Judge David Alan Ezra upheld U.S. Magistrate Judge…
If you’ve been waiting for Pinch Boil House to open a location since their first pop-ups in early 2016, the time has come. The shop will open its doors Friday, September 8 at 11 a.m. with a limited menu of Southeast Asian fare. The restaurant will roll in with their full menu the following week. Opening…
If anyone knows what it’s like to film a movie in Texas, it’s actor Barry Corbin (No Country for Old Men). During his 40-year career in the film industry, the Lamesa, Texas-born thespian has shot all over the Lone Star State starting with Deer Park in 1980 for his role as Uncle Bob in Urban…
Though fall is still a few weeks out, Lick Honest Ice Creams is getting into the spirit of things with a Tiny Pie pop-up on September 9. Owners Amanda Bates and Kit Seay, the mother-daughter duo behind the iconic Austin brand, will be in-store selling their flaky, buttery, oh-my-goodness-they’re-so-cute pies from 9:30 a.m. to sell out.…
OK ladies now let’s get in formation! If you’re as big a fan of Yonce as we are, then you already know the queen’s birthday is coming up on September 4. To celebrate the Houston-born singer’s arrival on planet Earth, Brass Monkey, in conjunction with their weekly ThurzGayz dance party, is hosting a Bey-themed celebration…
In Patti Cake$, Australian actress Danielle Macdonald stars in the lead role as aspiring New Jersey rap artist Patricia Dombroski (aka Patti Cake$) as she searches for a way to break into the industry despite lacking the support and resources she needs. During a recent interview with the Current, Macdonald talked about what drew her…
The Texas Legislature is not known for bi-partisanship. The political gridlock in Austin often prevents lawmakers from turning good, practical ideas into law. Though this past legislative session was dominated with bathroom talk, a powerful, bi-partisan bill that will impact thousands of Texans sailed through with almost zero opposition. And it’s a good one. Beginning…
Viva Tacoland’s popular “I love tacos so much” wall was recently updated with a fresh paint job to show support for those in Houston affected by Hurricane Harvey. The mural, which now reads “I love you Houston so much” will be up for at least two weeks as part of a campaign to raise money…
Mayor Ron Nirenberg has created a relief fund to streamline local donations to evacuees and service providers in Houston and in communities along the Texas coast hit by Hurricane Harvey. Coordinated through the San Antonio Area Foundation, the “Mayor’s Hurricane Relief Fund” will go toward unnamed agencies and charitable organizations that are already working in…
Hurricane Harvey forced several events to reschedule (see: Whiskey Business now on September 1), and for michelada lovers the reshuffling means a beer-filled weekend. Michelada Mayhem, which was schedule for last Sunday at The Block, will now be held this Sunday, September 3 from 2 to 5 p.m. The event will pit seven food trucks…
The San Antonio Police Department is sending 30 officers and 19 vehicles to Houston to help with much-needed relief from the floodwaters that have inundated the city. They’re expected to stay in Houston for up to two weeks. “We put out a request for volunteers…and within 45 minutes we had more than enough [signed up],”…
Here’s the scoop. If you’re like us and can’t help but sneak a bite of cookie dough when you bake cookies, we have news for you: we’re getting a raw cookie dough bar! Slated for a mid-October is Scooped Cookie Dough Bar, which is opening a 200-square-foot kiosk in North Star Mall on the first…
San Antonio’s North East Independent School District board voted unanimously Tuesday night to change the name of the district’s Robert E. Lee High School. The 7-0 vote was inspired by a student-driven petition to change the name, penned after an August 12 pro-Confederate rally in Charlottesville turned deadly. Having the name of the top Confederate…
Luggage in one hand, pillow in the other, freshman students will clamber up the steps of their first home away from home this fall. But for some students at the University of Texas at Austin, their first dormitory experience will be unique — they’ll live in a completely substance-free environment. The “Healthy Living” Residence Hall…
Some of the best moments in college are the ones you don’t spend studying. When you find you finally have an entire day without homework, and you can’t possibly binge-watch another series, it’s good to have somewhere to escape and get together with friends who share the stress of student life. With no shortage of…
Fitness is important and can even improve your state of mind. Research indicates that regular fitness can help battle depression and malaise. On top of that, there’s the obvious benefit of physically feeling better. On the other hand, fitness has become a multimillion dollar industry where even organizations that base their philosophy on improvisation and…
With the average student loan debt at $27,324, the typical Texas scholar likely owes some money to Aunt Sally. Tackling repayment can seem daunting, especially when graduates must also navigate finding a job, or move to a brand new city, or figure out challenging relationship terrain — all simultaneously. The important thing, says Glenda Gladdis,…
Between classes, club meetings, studying, and, well, partying, there’s not much time to rake in the dough once the semester kicks into gear. But, while your cash supplies may be low, your student status can earn you some discounts in surprising places. To make it easy for you, we’ve put together a list of some…
Ever wonder what became of your high school valedictorian? According to one study out of Boston College, those perfectly poised students don’t actually go on to become the game-changers that their less-academically inclined peers do. In fact, researchers showed that out of 81 valedictorians tracked from high school through their professional career, exactly none of…
The underdog musician movie will never be as prolific as, say, the underdog sports flick, but if done right, the inspirational impact of the former might be enough to spur a regular visitor to the local karaoke bar to aspire to bigger and better things. The best examples in recent years include the 2013 Coen…
The internet is full of “simple” and “low-cost” recipes and shopping lists made by people who sound like professional chefs, but the people who really need help are the ones — like me — who are shitty cooks who don’t know the difference between a skillet and a pan. When my stomach is doing its…
One of the most important aspects of college is learning how to network early on. Making close ties with your fellow classmates, and lifelong relationship and mentorships with your professors will only increase your chances of staying in school and obtaining a degree that sets you on a path for success. Professors Are Human When…
College comes with a lot of firsts. For many, it’s the first time they’ve lived without their parents or family. For others, it may be the first time they’ve filed for loans and begin racking up college debt. On top of the typical monetary and acclimation stresses, students are also given an inordinate amount of…
As a kid, I once told my mother that when I grew up, I would eat nothing but maraschino cherries and blast the A/C in my car with the windows rolled down. This sort of wish fulfillment is pretty common in college (hey, when else are you gonna do it?). First-years come in with metric…
During college orientation, you’ll hear one phrase on repeat — join a club. At first, I shrugged the notion off. Joining a club was not my ideal way to spend my free time in college. I was never a fan of long club meetings or forced social events. On top of this, I knew that…
Let’s face it, when you first get to college, it can be difficult to decide what to do with a budding group of new friends. Some of you will be under 21 so certain clubs and bars will be nixed from your list. Here’s our list for a few fun option for places to visit…
Thanks to sarcastic parents everywhere, most of us have heard that lingering stereotype about college students who already “know everything.” Pair that crusty — and grossly inaccurate — generalization with the remarkable ambition and stone-cold confidence of Millennials and Centennials, and one might ask why the Current even bothers with something like an annual College…
