Things to Do

Scott Aukerman bringing Comedy Bang! Bang! live show to Aztec Theatre for night of absurdist humor

The show, scheduled for this Thursday, will also feature longtime Aukerman guest Paul F. Tompkins plus other comics.

by Kiko Martinez September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

Things to Do

All the most amazing cosplay we saw at San Japan 17

Tens of thousands of anime and gaming fans took over downtown San Antonio. Here’s a look at their wild costumes.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 5, 2026September 5, 2026

Flavor

Where to eat in downtown San Antonio during San Japan 2026

From ramen and robatayaki pop-ups to River Walk restaurants and quirky downtown bars, here’s where convention-goers can refuel.

by Katherine Stinson September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Politics & Elections

Beto O’Rourke offering free beer, live music at Thursday voter-mobilization event near UTSA

The Texas politico’s San Antonio stop is part of statewide college campus tour to get young people involved in progressive causes.

by Michael Karlis September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

Needles and Chrome organizers DJ Chuco Garcia, Luna Mendoza and Joaquin Abrego flip through the crates at Flip Side Records Parlor.

Music

Event this Sunday seeks to put South Side institution Flip Side Records on solid footing

The store, opened in 1972, was forced into a temporary shutdown this summer. Now, organizers are holding a grassroots block party to bring people back.

by Kat McKinney September 2, 2026September 3, 2026

Movies

Movie chain Santikos buys far West San Antonio land for theater, mixed-use development

The homegrown chain last summer unveiled plans for a similar project along U.S. Highway 281. It already operates eight movie complexes here.

by Sanford Nowlin September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

Things to Do

‘Salute to Sausage’: Tickets for the 65th Annual WurstFest now on sale

The German-inspired festival in New Braunfels will include polkas, a stein-holding competition and plenty of sausage.

by Stephanie Koithan September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Things to Do

New UTSA exhibition ‘Antithesis in Contemporary Collage’ to mess with your eyes and your head

The exhibition opens this Thursday at the San Antonio campus’ Main Art Gallery.

by Anjali Gupta September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Things to Do

San Japan convention returning to San Antonio this weekend

The annual celebration of anime, gaming and Japanese pop culture gets underway this Thursday at various downtown venues.

by Sanford Nowlin September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Things to Do

San Antonio’s 13th Floor Haunted House unveils new ‘Jason Universe’ attraction

Tickets are on sale now for the official Friday the 13th-themed scare.

by Stephanie Koithan August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

Things to Do

San Antonio sports fans already lining up to get Spurs player Dylan Harper’s autograph

The NBA rising star will hold a signing event at Boomtown Sports Cards and Collectables on Oct. 15, and folks are already lining up for a shot at tickets.

by Michael Karlis August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Things to Do

San Antonio Zoo offering free admission to frontline workers every day in September

The offer applies to doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters and EMTs.

by Michael Karlis August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Things to Do

Latin comedy OG Alex Reymundo playing 5-show stand at San Antonio’s LOL Comedy Club

The LA-based standup appeared in The Original Latin Kings of Comedy and has toured extensively with Ron White.

by Sanford Nowlin August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Things to Do

Time slips sideways in San Antonio artist Trish Simonite’s ‘Exquisite Entropy’

The retrospective of Simonite’s work from 1972 to 2025 will open this Friday at UTSA’s downtown Russell Hill Rogers Galleries.

by Anjali Gupta August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Things to Do

Silent movie classic Sparrows showing for free this Thursday

The film is considered one of screen legend Mary Pickford’s best.

by Anjali Gupta August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Things to Do

Paranormal Fest returning to kick off spooky season at San Antonio’s ‘haunted’ Black Swan Inn

Organizers promise this year’s will be bigger and spookier than ever, with a new immersive Spirit Parlor experience, more guest speakers and lower ticket prices.

by Stephanie Koithan August 25, 2026August 26, 2026

Flavor

Everyone we saw having a boozy good time at Whiskey Business 2026

Attendees at the Witte Museum sampled from dozens of premium whiskeys and other spirits while enjoying food from some of the city’s best restaurants.

by San Antonio Current Staff August 22, 2026August 22, 2026

Flavor

Pearl event this Sunday will showcase San Antonio chefs’ deft approaches to ceviche

The tasting will take place in the Mezcaleria, the Pullman Market’s main bar.

by Katherine Stinson August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

Things to Do

San Antonio nonprofit SNIPSA hosting puppy and kitten speed-dating event Saturday

The adoption session will take place at Poppy’s Coffee House.

by Sanford Nowlin August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Things to Do

Overtime Theater’s High Tea at Medusa’s Court offers unlikely mix of characters

In the play, Medusa, soothsayer Cassandra and songstress supreme Billie Holiday meet Photis and Lucius, the main characters of Apuleius’ The Golden Ass.

by Sanford Nowlin August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

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Things to Do

Scott Aukerman bringing Comedy Bang! Bang! live show to Aztec Theatre for night of absurdist humor

All the most amazing cosplay we saw at San Japan 17

Where to eat in downtown San Antonio during San Japan 2026

Beto O’Rourke offering free beer, live music at Thursday voter-mobilization event near UTSA

Event this Sunday seeks to put South Side institution Flip Side Records on solid footing

Movie chain Santikos buys far West San Antonio land for theater, mixed-use development

‘Salute to Sausage’: Tickets for the 65th Annual WurstFest now on sale

New UTSA exhibition ‘Antithesis in Contemporary Collage’ to mess with your eyes and your head

San Japan convention returning to San Antonio this weekend

San Antonio’s 13th Floor Haunted House unveils new ‘Jason Universe’ attraction

San Antonio sports fans already lining up to get Spurs player Dylan Harper’s autograph

San Antonio Zoo offering free admission to frontline workers every day in September

Latin comedy OG Alex Reymundo playing 5-show stand at San Antonio’s LOL Comedy Club

Time slips sideways in San Antonio artist Trish Simonite’s ‘Exquisite Entropy’

Silent movie classic Sparrows showing for free this Thursday

Paranormal Fest returning to kick off spooky season at San Antonio’s ‘haunted’ Black Swan Inn

Everyone we saw having a boozy good time at Whiskey Business 2026

Pearl event this Sunday will showcase San Antonio chefs’ deft approaches to ceviche

San Antonio nonprofit SNIPSA hosting puppy and kitten speed-dating event Saturday

Overtime Theater’s High Tea at Medusa’s Court offers unlikely mix of characters

25 Texas parks in driving distance of San Antonio where you can see the fall colors

Everyone we saw having a blast at the San Antonio Beer Festival 2026

San Antonio-area pumpkin patches and corn mazes to check out for fall 2026

11 ways to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in San Antonio