Welcome to San Antonio’s 2020 City Guide
San Antonio’s like a giant amusement park. We’ve got fun and excitement around every corner, caloric but oh-so-delicious food to sample and folks in colorful costumes eager to show you around. Hell, there’s even a river ride running through downtown. With that in mind, we present the San Antonio Current’s latest edition of City Guide,…
Alamo City Cinema
If you’ve reenacted that shared River Walk moment between Jennifer Lopez and Jon Seda in Selena on the same bridge where the scene was shot, consider yourself a puro San Antonio cinephile. That said, if Selena is the only film you know that was shot here in the Alamo City, you may want to expand…
Late Night Restaurants in San Antonio
Whether you’re gearing up for a late night out or looking to unwind after an evening of adventures, getting a square meal should be part of the plan. These open-late San Antonio restaurants offer a sampling of savory eats and tempting treats without forcing you to resort to the drive-thru. Beginner Mi Tierra Café &…
San Antonio Record Stores
Vinyl has been back for a while now, and there’s no shortage of retailers in San Antonio offering to put the latest hot releases in your hands — or to let you scour their crates looking for obscurities, rarities and highly collectable nuggets. Here’s a listing of places where you can bulk up your vinyl…
Exploring the Great Outdoors in San Antonio
A visit to the park can mean a lot of things, beyond fresh air and interaction with nature. Whether your idea of fun is a playground, a brisk hike or a rugged camping trip, San Antonio has outdoor attractions suitable for everyone from out-of-towners to intrepid local adventurers. Beginner Brackenridge Park Centrally located and adjacent…
Classic San Antonio Songs
When it comes to recorded music, San Antonio artists have released some real bangers over the years. Some well known, some kinda underground. We pulled from the Alamo City’s wide spectrum of genres and rustled up a collection of songs that help define our unique musical culture and outlook. Warning: when artists play some of…
San Antonio Activists
Any healthy community — any healthy democracy, in fact — needs people who are willing to ask uncomfortable questions, stand up for social justice and hold elected officials accountable. Whether protesting outside city hall, organizing disenfranchised voters or creating art that packs a political message, San Antonio has a long and colorful history of folks…
New San Antonio Restaurants
San Antonio is a city unlike any other, simultaneously embracing its rich culture and history while looking forward. That applies to its culinary scene as well, where it’s easy to find chefs innovating while paying homage to the past. These 10 new San Antonio restaurants serve as a great reminder of the Alamo City’s strength…
Local Retailers in San Antonio
In case you hadn’t noticed, e-commerce giants have made it increasingly difficult for homegrown businesses to survive, let alone thrive — which is all the more reason to support local retailers with distinct points of view. While far from exhaustive, our selection aims to highlight independent outposts — some wildly popular, others under-appreciated — that,…
Food Trucks in San Antonio
If you needed further proof of San Antonio’s love for food, look no further than its ever-expanding food truck scene. While the city once lagged some of its neighbors due to its cumbersome zoning rules, local entrepreneurs are helping us catch up. Saytown is now home to dozens of food trucks serving up flavorful, inventive…
San Antonio Music Venues
Being one of the biggest cities in the Lone Star State and all, San Antonio boasts a massive population with a massive demand for live music. Some of the avenues to concerts are obvious, both visually — hard to miss the Alamodome when you’re cruising down Interstate 37, right? — and commercially — Becky G,…
San Antonio’s Power Brokers
Local governments, countless committees and influential businesspeople make San Antonio and Bexar County tick. But the power to make money and people move to improve education, transportation, energy, housing and forward-looking economic development, lies in the hands of just a few. Some call on lengthy experience at arm-twisting, cajoling and making voters see their way.…
San Antonio’s Top Attractions
Believe it or not, there’s vastly more to San Antonio than tour the Alamo and stroll the River Walk. While the city’s most popular attractions are certainly worth braving the crowds for a visit, there are plenty of other options suitable both for tourists looking to cram their visits with engaging activities and locals looking…
New Coffee Shops in San Antonio
Coffee is everywhere, but sometimes you need more than a basic brew to fuel your day. Fortunately, San Antonio is filled with coffee houses that will provide the perfect place to study, people-watch or grab a quality cup of java. And we seem to be undergoing a coffee renaissance with new shops seeming to pop…
Live Musical Acts in San Antonio
San Antonio’s music history is vibrant and diverse, from the conjunto and Chicano soul bands that helped forge indigenous genres to the wild metal scene of the ‘80s to the blues and jazz that flourished on the East Side. But don’t get the impression the city’s musical history is all in the past. We boast…
Arts and Entertainment Venues in San Antonio
There are plenty of places in San Antonio that deliver top-tier entertainment — from stage productions to stand-up comedy and beyond. Here is a look at some of the city’s major venues and some hidden gems. Beginner Tobin Center for the Performing Arts Patrons only need to purchase a ticket for one of the 1,750…
Arts and Cultural Festivals in San Antonio
Evidenced by our famed, 10-day-long, confetti-filled Fiesta, San Antonians love to celebrate. But we also do a pretty admirable job of supporting the arts and cultures that make the Alamo City a vibrant place to live and visit. Without ignoring the crowd-pleasing favorites, our roundup of artsy fests also includes annual traditions for culture seekers…
Breweries and Distilleries in San Antonio
Gone are the days when Bud Light and Shiner seemed like San Antonio’s only drinking options. Thanks to a decade-long boom in craft breweries and distilleries, the city’s now awash locally produced specialty beers and spirits ranging from Texas-style whiskey to apricot brandy. No matter your level of drinking expertise — beginner, intermediate or advanced…
