It’s a legendary punk rock week y’all. With Social Distortion gracing the Aztec on Saturday and The Casualties slated to tear up The Korova Sunday night, it’s pretty clear a season of punk rock is upon us. And actually, Remember The Punks, a punk rock fest started last year by Korova co-owner Angel Castorena, will…
At first listen, Baltimore’s Multicult comes off as noisy garage punk trash that’s been done a million times. However, right before I was about to skip “S Curve,” the sixth track off their latest release Position Release, I realized that this band isn’t just hitting record and throwing their instruments against the wall – there’s…
The Shivas, a Portland band with a subtly psychedelic, garage rock sound, does what many of its Burger Records peers do: plumb the history of rock and roll, in an intuitive kind of way, to craft songs that have a little bit of everything in them, from 1960s haze-pop sugar to early-2000s lo-fi indie rock/post-punk…
Just two days before Senate Bill 4, more commonly known as the “sanctuary cities ban,” was set to be enforced, a federal judge in San Antonio temporarily blocked the law from being enacted while the lawsuit between several cities and organizations against the state will continue to play out. SB 4, as signed into law,…
To celebrate the launch of season four of Comedy Central’s stoner bestie sitcom created by and starring Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson, El Luchador is testing your Broad City knowledge. The Roosevelt bar will host a trivia night on Tuesday, September 12. Bring your squad (no more than six) to compete for prizes and score…
As a fan of punk rock and hardcore in general, I appreciated what Mike Ness and the boys in Social Distortion were doing musically, but to be pretty honest, I wasn’t ever the biggest Social D fan. However, my first tattoo artist Mike J., who passed away several years back, was the biggest Social Distortion…
Harvey left San Antonio mostly unscathed. Though the city braced for a major natural disaster, the storm system instead devastated parts of Rockport, Victoria, and Houston. But a group of local chefs wasn’t going to sit around and watch reports come in. Chef Cooperatives, a band of chefs that formed in 2013, left for Victoria…
For the second year running, Paper Tiger will pay homage to its predecessor, the stalwart punk club White Rabbit, by dedicating a full weekend to a wildly diverse array of local musical acts, many of whom frequently played the beloved old venue. For three days this weekend, whether you are a lifelong White Rabbit devotee…
Thu 8/31 Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore If the story of a single mom working as a waitress at Mel’s Diner in Arizona sounds familiar, that’s because 1974’s Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore inspired the TV series Alice. However, the movie is significant for more than inspiring a sitcom. Ellen Burstyn made one of the…
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump’s two-city trip to Texas for briefings on Hurricane Harvey began in Corpus Christi on Tuesday morning, when they hopped off Air Force One clad in “U.S.A” and “FLOTUS” ball caps. The pair met with Governor Greg Abbott, FEMA Administrator William “Brock” Long, and other state officials and…
VIA is offering free, unlimited bus rides to the hundreds of Hurricane Harvey evacuees staying in San Antonio’s three emergency shelters. According to a Tuesday press release, evacuees just have to flash their shelter-issued yellow wristband to board any VIA buses. It’s unclear if the public transit provider will offer the same service to evacuees…
The San Antonio chapter of the U.S. Bartenders’ Guild is hosting a fundraising night for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. On Thursday, 55 bars around town will each offer a Southside cocktail using Seersucker gin priced at $7. Guest who bring in donations of bottled water, new clothes and nonperishable goods can pay $5 for their…
Just in case you were wondering – yes, it’s true. Your favorite rapping clown crew, Insane Clown Posse is coming back to town on — get this — Friday, October 13, with what is sure to be a Faygo-drenched concert experience at the Alamo City Music Hall. I can’t help but “lol” as I write…
Cookie Cab SA is offering 50 percent of their sales Tuesday to be donated to Hurricane Relief. PechaKucha will be donating a portion of their proceeds from their show tonight to Hurricane Harvey Relief. Tickets to attend are a minimum $5 donation. Sangria on the Burg is taking donations for cases of water and they’ll…
Lush Rooftop will be accepting donated items to provide to those affected by Hurricane Harvey during club hours starting this week. The nightclub, located at the Ridge Shopping Center on Loop 1604 and Lockhill Selma, will be accepting non-perishable food, water, toys, clothing and other items to be donated to the San Antonio Food Bank…
Though skies are sunny over San Antonio, loads of local eateries are stepping up to the plate to help relief efforts in the areas of Texas who are still taking a toll of what Hurricane Harvey destroyed. At 100 percent of Tenko Ramen’s barbacoa gyoza sales on Tuesday will be donated to Mercy Chefs, who…
Several San Antonians are springing to action to provide donations and aid to those affected by Hurricane Harvey in Houston and along the Texas Gulf Coast, and have began organizing benefit shows and concerts across the city. Here’s a list of all the benefit shows happening this week that we know of so far: Hurricane…
San Antonio’s North East Independent School District board is holding a special meeting Tuesday evening to reconsider changing the name of Robert E. Lee High School. “Given the recent events in our country and with feedback from our community, the board felt it was necessary to review the issue again,” the district said in a…
Houston natives Andrew Ho and Sean Wen are hoping to help those in need after the remnants of Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc on their home town. All of the profit will go toward storm relief efforts. The pair will host a benefit boil inside their upcoming Pinch Boil House & Bia Bar on Saturday, September…
Backyard Grillers and Canned Chillers // Want a beer with that burger straight off the grill? Fine with us. We don’t judge when it comes to backyard boozin’. Jack and ginger? We’re there for that, too. But if you’d like to up the outdoor ante with a wine or two, we’ve also got you covered.…
When Ana Fernandez and Ruth Leonela Buentello paint, they’re not just creating art — they’re shaping a legacy. For so long, Latin@s in America have felt a gaping hole where the genuine representation of their culture should be. All too often, there’s a marked discrepancy between their voices and the voices speaking over them. But…
A self-described “kooky, crazy person” who reportedly practices the Afro-Caribbean religion of Santería and “always speaks the truth,” Brooklyn-based queen Aja won over fans as the youngest contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race season nine — arguably the show’s most diverse iteration in terms of gender representation and expression. Born Jay Rivera and named after song…
Begun in 2011, SA’s chapter of PechaKucha, Japanese for “chit-chat,” has provided a uniquely vibrant space for all manner of accomplished and passionate folks to share their interests, their expertise, and their inspiration. The PechaKucha rules, first developed in Japan, are delightfully straightforward: Presenters share and discuss 20 slides each, which are each shown for…
If the story of a single mom working as a waitress at Mel’s Diner in Arizona sounds familiar, that’s because 1974’s Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore inspired the TV series Alice. However, the movie is significant for more than inspiring a sitcom. Ellen Burstyn made one of the best decisions of her career when she…
Once summed up by The New York Times as a “fetish queen, fashion avatar [and] America’s sultry doyenne of burlesque,” Dita Von Teese (née Heather Renée Sweet in 1970s-era Michigan) is arguably the most recognizable and celebrated catalyst of the resurgence — and reinvention — of an art form rooted in the Victorian era. A striking…
Thursday’s bill at Sam’s is something of a hi-fi, lowbrow celebration of all the different ways that country music can bend when handled by talented folks with an ear for melody and a refined sense of what they want to sound like. At the top of the bill is Brandy Zdan, a singer-songwriter who, despite…
It isn’t often that we get the chance to be inspired by an individual that inspired our heroes. That is, however, the opportunity that Buddy Guy’s upcoming stop at the Aztec Theatre presents. The seminal Chicago bluesman, renowned as a guitar player (especially), song interpreter, champion of tradition, and songwriter, has influenced and/or worked with…
The feds have opened up emergency funding for thousands of Texans displaced by Hurricane Harvey — and those still battling the rising floods in Houston. In a Monday press conference in Corpus Christi, Gov. Greg Abbott said that 18 of the 54 counties included in his disaster declaration are eligible to apply for federal funds through…
This story is reprinted with permission from the Austin Chronicle. Coming two days after reports of her death spread virally on social media, the news marks the end of Moser’s four-year struggle with colon cancer. She died as a once-in-a-decade storm hit Texas. Flash back to another rainy day five months back, when I was…
¡ESSO! Afrojam Funkbeat is a band from Chicago that makes a kinetic and remarkably cohesive fusion of funk, Caribbean dance, and cumbia, charged with Afro-Latin rhythms and positively club ready. That this worldbeat, groove-heavy crew would visit The Squeezebox seems quite appropriate. We’re just hoping the little venue, which can feel more like a sweatbox,…
In the wake of continued postponements from hurricane Harvey, Lyle Lovett and His Large band are now moving their already postponed August, 25 date to this Wednesday, August 30. From an concert-goer point of view, this stuff is pretty frustrating, but we can probably assume that the Houston-area native had our own safety in mind…
In response to an early-morning Sunday tweet from President Donald Trump insisting, again, that Mexico will pay for the construction of a border wall, Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs once again said they will “not pay, under any circumstances, for a wall.” They did, however, offer to “provide help and cooperation to the U.S. government…
With Hurricane Harvey still causing devastation across south Texas, its important that neighboring cities help in any way they can. From Sept. 1 to Sept. 4, Midnight Rodeo San Antonio will hold a benefit drive to aid hurricane victims. Those who donate will be allowed through the doors free of any cover charge. To help out,…
To aid those who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey in Houston and along the Texas Gulf Coast, Freetail Brewing Co., will host a fundraising event from 4 to 8 p.m. at the brewery’s South Presa location on Tuesday, Aug. 29. In collaboration with SA Beer Magazine and Ghost Pixel Beer Studio, donations of unopened…
With hurricane and flood damage devastating Houston, Corpus Christi, Port Aransas and other cities along the gulf coast, several Texans are wondering how they can help communities that have been effected the most. Here’s a list of organizations asking for volunteers and donations: The American Red Cross, which provides emergency assistance and disaster relief, is…
In a Sunday press conference, Mayor Ron Nirenberg announced that all schools across San Antonio will remain open Monday, despite the weekend’s drenching. A few districts outside of Bexar County, however, will have delayed starts. VIA buses will be on their regular schedule and all city operations will also be open tomorrow, including senior centers…
Michelle McGowen is pretty confident her home is gone. McGowen and her partner Ian Shader live in Aransas Pass with their two young boys and a small dog — but since Thursday, they’ve been holed up in Abraham Kazen Middle School in San Antonio’s south side (one of the city’s two emergency shelter locations). McGowen’s lost…
Updating a list of street closures by the minute, the city has announced 15 closed roads in San Antonio. To keep folks off the roads during periods of heavy rainfall, the city sent out a reminder Thursday that if anyone drives around a barricade where water is on the road, they could face penalty of $2,000…
Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation is open and prepared to take in injured or orphaned wildlife that have been displaced as a result of Hurricane Harvey. Available 24 hours a day to Bexar county and surrounding areas, WRR will be open around-the-clock to take in animals. To report an injured or displaced animal, you can call…
Hurricane Harvey touched down on Texas soil around 10 p.m. Friday night with 130 mph winds, unleashing what experts are calling the most powerful hurricane to hit Texas in more than 50 years. Harvey quickly downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane after crashing through Port Aransas, Port Lavaca, Corpus Christi, and Rockport with Category 4 fervor,…
Currently in “active disaster response mode” the San Antonio Food Bank is in urgent need of material and monetary donations, as well as volunteers to pack emergency food boxes. The food bank’s most wanted items include non-perishable foods, baby food, diapers and hygiene products. Donations can be taken to the Food Bank,5200 Enrique M. Barrera…
It’s been a busy Friday night for President Donald Trump. If you’re in South Texas, you’d think (hope) that would be because a Category 4 hurricane is twirling ferociously toward you and the place you call home. But, no. After jetting off to Camp David (after telling Texans “Good luck!”), Trump has managed to sign…
Closures as of Saturday at 7:30 p.m. La Margarita, Pico de Gallo and Viva Villa Taqueria are closed and will remain closed Sunday. Mi Tierra will remain open as long as it’s safe to do so. Lowcountry is closed tonight. The Squeezebox is closed tonight. Closures as of Saturday at 1 p.m. Dignowity Meats is…
As of 6 p.m. Friday afternoon Harvey upgraded to a category 4 hurricane with winds reaching 130 mph and wind gusts reaching 155 mph. The hurricane reached category 3 early this afternoon as it moved closer to the Texas coast. According to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center, the storm is currently about…
You know things are getting real when H-E-B closes their stores. The San Antonio-based grocery chain announced several steps it has taken to deal with the weekend’s looming hurricane. As of Friday, 10 city stores in Corpus Christi and Houston have closed, and others in Beeville and Cuero closed at 3 p.m. on Friday. Stores…
Friday afternoon, Gov. Greg Abbott announced he’s asked President Donald Trump to declare a federal disaster declaration for Texas — a move that would open up necessary disaster relief funds. But an hour later, as Hurricane Harvey officially became a Category 3 storm, Trump delivered his own message to Texas. Right before boarding a helicopter…
Update as of 10 a.m. Saturday: Barbaro is offering $3 mimosas and $1 bloody marys this morning … Saturday only and subject to availability. Update as of 6:30 p.m. Friday: Blue Box will serve $5 Harvey Wallbangers all weekend long. Original post below: Though most of San Antonio will hunker down this weekend in anticipation of…
It’s official: the hurricane plummeting toward the Texas coast is now a Category 3 storm. To put that in context, Hurricane Ike was a Category 2 when it hit Galveston in 2008, Hurricane Katrina peaked at a Category 5 while sweeping through coastal Louisiana in 2005, and Hurricane Sandy peaked at Category 3 on the…
In a Friday press conference, Gov. Greg Abbott guaranteed that undocumented immigrants fleeing Hurricane Harvey won’t be asked to show their ID to enter state emergency shelters. “The most important thing we’re dealing with right now is human life,” Abbott told reporters. He also debunked rumors that U.S. Border Patrol is trying to arrest immigrants…
As of Thursday afternoon, Airbnb has activated its Disaster Rental Program, offering free housing accommodations for displaced residents and relief workers seeking shelter from Hurricane Harvey. The program, which pairs evacuees with Airbnb hosts in San Antonio, Dallas and Austin, is free of charge for those seeking temporary housing through Sept. 1. People who are evacuating…
Look, this hurricane is serious business and you definitely should be getting prepared for a crazy storm … but, please – do yourself a favor and take three minutes to de-stress and watch this Sesame Street parody of the the Luis Fonsi/Daddy Yankee/Bieber mega-hit “Despacito” because it will change your life. “El Patito” translated as…
A San Antonio federal court has ruled — for the third time in just over a week — that Texas lawmakers intentionally discriminated against people of color when they passed voting laws. On Thursday, a three-judge panel unanimously ruled that several of Texas’ current boundaries for state House districts intentionally suppress the voting power of…
Due to predicted severe weather conditions from Hurricane Harvey, the following shows, concerts and events have been postponed or canceled: Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 25 at the Majestic Theatre has been rescheduled. New date will be announced to ticket holders. Canciones: Songs of Texas, scheduled for 5:30 Aug. 25…
Sometimes, a drop or two of H2O in your Glenlivet helps develop delicious notes and flavors. A hurricane’s worth of water, not so much. (Thanks, Harvey). Tonight’s Whiskey Business event at the Witte Museum is postponed until Friday, September 1. Here’s the official statement from our Marketing & Events Director: In coordination with the Witte…
San Antonio is preparing for an incoming of South Texas residents fleeing fast-approaching Hurricane Harvey. So far, the city has around 6,000 shelter beds ready for Harvey refugees, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has shipped about 250,000 meals, 77,000 liters of water and 4,000 tarps to the city’s Randolph Air Force Base for locals and…
The Animal Defense League of Texas and San Antonio Pets Alive are preparing to assist fellow shelters in the path of Hurricane Harvey, which is expected to be the biggest hurricane in the U.S. since 2005, and are calling for pet foster volunteers. If the need arises for emergency fosters, the ADL is asking San…
Comic books, video games and fans of this once-counterculture are here to stay. With the ever evolving Marvel Comics Universe (did everyone binge-watch Defenders this weekend?), WonderWoman and Lego movies, geekdom and all things nerdy are as pop as pop culture gets. And it stands to reason that the sounds and tunes of our favorite…
In the wee morning hours of Monday, August 21, University of Texas at Austin President Gregory Fenves gave workers the green light to remove four prominent statues from UT’s South Mall. The statues, including Robert E. Lee, represented men directly linked to the Confederacy. Fenves said his decision was motivated by the “horrific displays of hatred”…
What was a mere “tropical depression” on Wednesday has quickly turned into a grown-ass, potentially life-threatening hurricane. The National Hurricane Center has now predicted that Hurricane Harvey, the storm brewing the the Gulf of Mexico, will the Texas shores Friday night with 125 mph winds, drenching the coastline from Corpus Christi east to the Louisiana…
The 20-year-old who crashed head-on into a bus carrying elderly members of New Braunfels’ First Baptist Church, killing 13 people, pled not guilty to all charges filed against him Thursday. Jack D. Young, the driver of the truck, was indicted on 13 counts of intoxication manslaughter, two-count indictments alleging intoxication manslaughter and manslaughter, one indictment alleging…
San Antonio, get ready for guitar aficionado Jimmy Herring and the 2017 debut of his new touring band The Invisible Whip. Described as “a musician’s musician,” Herring can be found smiling as he shreds on lead guitar with his legendary jam band Widespread Panic. The guitarist has also grooved alongside the likes of the Grateful Dead, the…
Southerleigh and Paper Tiger are teaming up for an All-American Tap Takeover at the St. Mary’s club on Sunday, August 27 complete with hot dogs, beer and pies. This isn’t your ordinary tap takeover though, as Southerleigh aims to “make America kind again” by providing on-site voter registration along with the release of two special…
Update, August 24: Due to Hurricane Harvey, the celebration has been moved to September 2. Does your weekend need more beer in it? Spend it with Busted Sandal as the Medical Center brewery celebrates turning four this Saturday. The party starts at 4 p.m. with several beers on deck including a fourth Anniversary Wine Barrel…
It may not have been a huge box office hit when it premiered in theaters during the fall of 1987, but the lasting impression Rob Reiner’s classic film The Princess Bride has made on the cinematic landscape cannot be denied. It’s especially true for those who experienced making the film firsthand like British actor Cary…
A federal judge has thrown out Texas’ contentious voter ID law, arguing that lawmakers “enacted with discriminatory intent” when initially crafting the legislation. U.S. District Judge Nelva Ramos has placed an injunction on both the state’s 2011 voter ID law — and the recent legislature’s attempt to fix the blatant discrimination woven into the law’s text.…
San Antonio has lost its lawsuit against the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association for a clause in the union’s contract that the city deems unconstitutional. Shortly after the Fourth Court of Appeals dropped its ruling Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Ron Nirenberg announced the city would be appealing the decision to the Texas Supreme Court. “The city will…
When Lizzo released her 2016 EP Coconut Oil, it felt like the entire music world paused and was like “wait — what — who is this?” It’d been a long time since a new artist was able to transcend the underground R&B world to the bleeding edge of pop whilst keeping her personality and lovable…
While the “she hit me first” argument is typically reserved for squabbling siblings, the San Antonio Police Department determined on Monday it was a justifiable enough excuse for a much older, much larger man to punch an unarmed 14-year-old girl at her friend’s quinceañera. According to the use-of-force report first obtained by San Antonio Express-News,…
Back for its fifth year, the San Antonio Music Showcase returns to the North St. Mary’s Strip (as well as a handful of venues not that far from our live music district) for a night of some of the best local talent the city has to offer. It’s hard not to be more than a…
Less than ten days after seven Bexar County deputies were placed on administrative leave for an alleged “hazing ritual,” another former Bexar County deputy has been arrested and charged for assaulting an inmate on April 19. Garrett Flores was arrested at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday night and charged with “official oppression,” a Class A misdemeanor punishable by…
Let the good times roll. El Paso’s Fahrenheit 32, a Thai-style rolled ice cream shop, will open its doors this Saturday at 11 a.m. Owned by Andres Kim, the shop will be the third for the company with two more on the way in El Paso and the River City. The shop will mirror its…
As we mentally prepare for the season finale of Game of Thrones, Honeysuckle Tea Time is showcasing their dragon-inspired milkshakes again this Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. inside West Elm. Tickets, $8, for these mini shakes are up now. Though we wouldn’t use the word demure when describing anything Honeysuckle makes, these minis will…
Tiff’s Treats is helping you say adieu to summer with a Tiffwich block party. Tiffwiches are exactly what they sound like — ice cream sandwiches made using Tiff’s Treats fresh-basked cookies. To score your free Tiffwich, you must be in line at the Huebner Oaks location at 11745 I-10 W., Suite 140, by 8:30 p.m.…
