Stephanie Koithan
Stephanie Koithan is the Digital Content Editor of the San Antonio Current. In her role, she writes about politics, music, art, culture and food. Send her a tip at skoithan@sacurrent.com.
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San Antonio’s retro bar and grill Billie Jean closes after less than a year
Would-be customers said the doors were locked and the TV had been ripped off the wall.
Posted inArts
San Antonio’s Hot Holidays on Houston festival reschedules due to rain forecast
The seasonal beverage event, originally scheduled for Dec. 7, has been pushed back to Dec. 20.
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San Antonio Krampus Parade counters satanic panic with ‘Puro Pinche Krampus Portal’ merch
Fundamentalists warned the parade would ‘open a demonic portal.’ Parade organizers have since added the portal to their merchandise.
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Holiday rooftop pop-up bar brings Christmas ski chalet vibes to downtown San Antonio hotel
Peppermint Peak at the River Walk’s InterContinental Hotel will run Dec. 6-27.
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Otaku Anime and Food Festival returning to San Antonio with Winter Wonderland event
The festival will bring cosplay, sumo wrestling, manga and dumplings to the Rolling Oaks Mall Dec. 14 and 15.
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San Antonio resident records supposed UFO downtown in TikTok video
The video appears to show a rotating object flying over downtown San Antonio on Sunday night.
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Girl in a Coma member finally debuting San Antonio music venue Rah! Rah! Room
The venue, launched by the owners of Bang Bang Bar, will hold its grand opening the weekend of Dec. 20-21.
Posted inArts
Back for a second year, New Braunfels Renaissance Faire expands to two weekends
This year’s faire will run Dec. 6-8 and 13-15.
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Fan spots Hollywood director Robert Rodriguez at San Antonio’s Rolando’s Super Tacos
The SA-born Spy Kids and Machete director said the taco spot is in his “top two” in San Antonio.
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San Antonio’s Ford Holiday River Parade returning Friday, Nov. 29
This is the 43rd year for the annual holiday tradition.
Posted inMusic
Kendrick Lamar feud escalates as Drake takes legal action in San Antonio court
Drake’s legal filing suggests UMG and San Antonio’s iHeartMedia may have been involved in a pay-to-play scheme.
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Five San Antonio council members urge city to allocate funds for abortion travel
The memo urges additional funding after the Reproductive Justice Fund passed without covering abortion travel.
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San Antonio’s new pink-accented cowgirl bar La Honky Tonk opens Wednesday
La Honky Tonk is by the same team behind masculine counterpart El Honky Tonk.
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San Antonio’s Three Star Bar turning into Krampus Cove for the holiday season
The holiday pop-up will transform the ‘dad bar’ into a yuletide nightmare until Christmas.
Posted inArts
H-E-B celebrating 40th annual tree-lighting ceremony in San Antonio’s Travis Park this Friday
To celebrate the milestone, the grocery chain is offering free VIA rides and ice skating.
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San Antonio’s Alamo Biscuit Co. expanding again with River Walk location
Its River Walk location is scheduled to open in the spring with full liquor and espresso bars.
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San Antonio chef with Down syndrome launching The Mermaid Cafe
The North Side coffee shop will employ people with disabilities to make coffee and gluten-free bites.
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San Antonio Rep. Henry Cuellar voted for ‘nonprofit killer’ bill passed by U.S. House
Critics argue the bill could be used by the Trump White House to dismantle opposition groups.
Posted inArts
San Antonio is getting its first-ever Krampus Parade
Here’s how you can watch or participate in San Antonio’s first-ever parade honoring the folkloric figure that punishes bad kids.