‘Call Me Maybe’ Singer Carly Rae Jepsen Stopping By the Aztec Theatre
The description “cult pop star” may seem like the ultimate oxymoron, but it seems to fit for Canada’s Carly Rae Jepsen. Despite her sugary-sweet, butterfly-inducing sing-along bangers, the “Call Me Maybe” singer has brought enough indie sensibilities to her music to give it a wider appeal than the teen market. $31-$125, Sun Aug 4, 7 p.m.,…
Briscoe Museum’s Summer Film Series Closes with Screening of Junior Bonner
The final entry in the Briscoe Museum’s Summer Film Series is an atypical work from Sam Peckinpah’s oeuvre, the modern Western Junior Bonner. A box office failure that was overshadowed by The Getaway, Peckinpah’s other collaboration with leading man Steve McQueen, Junior Bonner features McQueen in the titular role as an aging rodeo rider who…
Historic Market Square to Feature Cumbia Bands, Rock Bands During Primer Sabado This Weekend
Primer Sabado will return to the Historic Market Square with Cumbia Saturday and Classic Rock Sunday, August 3 and 4 from noon to 6 p.m. The event will cater to different music tastes with performances by local musicians. On Saturday, cumbia band Onda Caliente will open up the weekend at noon, DJ XL will play…
Bands Partner Up for Night Visuals 3 at Imagine Books & Records
“The Loudest Bookstore in Texas” is going pop — at least for one evening. Night Visuals 3 is the mastermind of Brainwavve, aka “solo glitch synthpop” headliner Benjamin Crowley, who recently left Longhorn Country for the Alamo City. Crowley mixes drum patterns, hardware samplers, melodies and analog video accompaniment. The result is a highly energetic performance…
New HBO Documentary to Feature a San Antonio Family’s Novel Approach to Death
Later this month, the documentary Alternate Endings: Six New Ways to Die in America will premiere on HBO. The film chronicles evolving attitudes toward death by following the end of life journeys of six different people across the country, including San Antonio man Guadalupe Cuevas. Instead of waiting to hold a memorial service after his…
La Llorona Transforms Brick Into ‘Upside Down’ With Stranger Things-Inspired Art Event
Dig out your neon scrunchies and dust off your polyester windbreaker, because Brick at Blue Star is taking San Antonio back to the ’80s. Stranger Things is turning Brick upside down on Friday, Aug. 9 from 6-11 p.m. with artists and vendors selling goodies all inspired by the Netflix original, which premiered its third season…
San Antonio Botanical Garden Brings Lineup of Summer Culinary Events
While the San Antonio Botanical Garden may be known for its beautiful plants and scenic landscape, its lineup of culinary events should not be ignored. Here are some food-themed celebrations happening throughout the rest of the summer: Summer Nights at the Botanical Garden // This series is coming to an end, so take advantage of…
San Antonio’s Panic Division Drops Synth-Soaked New Album and Lands at No. 1 on iTunes Electronic Charts
San Antonio electronic outfit Panic Division not only charted with its latest album, it beat out some major industry names in the process. Passing up legendary producer Moby, heavyweight DJ Marshmello and electronic duo Odesza, Panic Division’s Touch last month soared to the highest position on the genre’s charts on iTunes and remained there for two…
Presa House Gallery Welcomes Artists Jesus Treviño, Alán Serna for ‘Behind Our Walls’ and ‘Casa de Cambios’ Exhibitions
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Sam’s Burger Joint Pays Tribute to the Late Jerry Garcia with Weekend-Long Jerry Fest
Sam’s weekend-long “Jerry Fest 2019” will feature a trio of bands paying tribute to late Grateful Dead singer-guitarist Jerry Garcia. Austin-based Dead tribute Minglewood performs Friday, jam band stalwart Josh Pearson Goes Phish takes the stage Saturday and Deadeye, another Dead tribute hailing from Austin, will close things out on Sunday. Sounds like a nice…
San Antonio Wings & Beer Festival Tickets Now On Sale
The second annual San Antonio Wings & Beer Festival will return to Alamo Beer Co., with serving the classic combination of brews and spicy bits of bird, on September 21. Tickets are now on sale, starting at $25 for GA and $50 for VIP passes. Presented by EgCollaborations, the food fest will feature local wing restaurants, live music, drinks…
New RMYA Kitchen Promises to Serve 43,000 Meals to Abused, Sex-Trafficked Children in San Antonio
Roy Maas Youth Alternative (RMYA) — a local organization that provides counseling and emergency services to abused, neglected youth and sex-trafficking victims — on Tuesday welcomed local officials to the opening of its newly renovated La Puerta Kitchen. The organization expects the kitchen, located at 3103 West Ave., to nearly double in productivity, serving an estimated…
After Refusing to Take Part in the Medicaid Expansion, Texas Has Experienced 17 Hospital Closures
Texas, which declined the Medicare Expansion mandated under the Affordable Care Act, has suffered 17 hospital closures since 2010. More than a third of the state’s hospitals are also losing money. Indeed, rural hospitals in Texas and the 16 other states that chose not to expand Medicaid are struggling at worse rates than those in…
A Felt-tastic Version of The Golden Girls is Coming to the Empire Theatre in November
Although we no longer share this plane of existence with three of the four legendary Golden Girls (please take this moment to briefly knock on wood for the health of beloved comedienne Betty White), thanks to a quirky off-Broadway parody you can now see the dynamic foursome perform live. There’s on catch, though: Dorothy, Rose,…
Study: San Antonio Ranks Among the Least Educated Cities in the U.S.
WalletHub, a personal finance website, has come out with its annual list of the most and least educated cities in the United States. To determine the rankings, the site compared the 150 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. across 11 metrics. “That data includes the share of adults 25 and older with at least a…
Community of Female Skaters Builds in San Antonio Thanks to All-Girls Skate Jam Event
Success from an all-girls skate jam at Pearsall Park has prompted a community of female riders to be born. And that was exactly the point. Star Lozano, 18, and Lilly Goodale, 20, are two friends who met through their passion for skating. “I started skating a little bit after I turned 17. It was so…
East Coast Brothers’ Crazy Rhythms Records Becomes San Antonio’s Newest Vinyl Haven
A record by Nigerian guitarist King Sunny Ade played in the background at San Antonio’s Crazy Rhythms Records as a handful of people browsed its racks last week. Though there were already hundreds of records its shelves, the open room had that still-unpacking vibe. Little art or decoration hung on its walls. Crazy Rhythms Records…
Labor Leader Warns San Antonio’s Delay on Paid Sick Time Doesn’t Ensure Businesses Won’t Fight It
A top union official warned that the delay in implementing San Antonio’s paid sick leave policy is no guarantee that businesses won’t challenge it again at a later date. Texas AFL-CIO President Rick Levy said the recent agreement between the city and industry groups to push back the law’s implementation from August 1 to December…
San Antonio Mom Said Men Followed, Took Photos of Her Family While Shopping at Ingram Park Mall
A San Antonio mom is warning other parents to be on the lookout after a recent shopping trip left her in a state of panic. Jessica Coutinho told News 4 San Antonio that a pair of men followed her and her three children during a shopping excursion at Ingram Park Mall, at one point even taking photos of…
No Sign of a Slowdown: New Study Ranks San Antonio No. 2 Among Big Cities for Economic Growth Potential
If you’re one of those folks alarmed by Alamo City’s breakneck growth, here’s something else to bring on the heartburn. An annual study by Business Facilities magazine ranks San Antonio No. 2 among the nation’s large cities in economic growth potential, trailing only Atlanta. The list tracks factors including job growth, economic data and tech opportunities.…
Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen Abruptly Closes San Antonio Location
Just 15 months after opening its doors, Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen has shuttered its San Antonio location. Located inside the Bass Pro Shops at the Rim, the restaurant from the controversial celebrity first announced in November 2017 and welcomed folks with an April 2018 grand opening. “Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen has decided to close its…
Stellar English Singer-Songwriter Jade Bird Flies Into the Paper Tiger on Monday
Matching the angst of Alanis Morrissette circa Jagged Little Pill with the grit and attitude of PJ Harvey, English singer-songwriter Jade Bird is a rising star, and she’s headed to San Antonio. Her new record Uh Huh, released earlier this year, is one of the most cohesive and dynamic collections of music we’ve heard in…
Can’t-Miss Food, Drink Events in San Antonio to Check Out Before Summer Ends
While the weather may not show it, summer is coming to an end soon and the hustle and bustle of the rest of the year is around the corner. However, summer’s not over yet so here are local food and drink events to take advantage of before fall begins: Culinaria’s Summer Restaurant Weeks Take this…
San Antonio Favorite Chamoy City Limits to Open Brick-and-Mortar Location
Chamoy City Limits, a local food and ice cream truck known for its creative, tangy raspas and mangonadas, will open its first permanent location at 447 W. Hildebrand Ave. According to owner Ana Fernandez, the new shop will open in mid-September, as the food truck continues regular operations. Fernandez’s food truck also specializes in bowls of hearty chili,…
Artpace’s Popular Chalk It Up Festival Returns for Another Year of Color
Whether you’re a kid or an adult, there’s no better way to get your hands dirty than with the brightly colored dust of sidewalk chalk. Although it’s generally frowned upon to plop down and start coloring the bricks on busy downtown streets, Artpace has made it possible for us to do exactly that with its annual…
McNay Art Museum Event ‘Flip the Script’ Imagines Gender Reversal in Shakespearean Theater
From seasoned connoisseurs of Othello and Hamlet to anyone who’s casually watched the 1998 Oscar bait Shakespeare in Love, one fact about Elizabethan theater is painfully clear: when our boy William Shakespeare first penned his plays (which he did, in fact, do — check your conspiracy theories at the door), only men would go on…
Relive Your Emo Days with Prince Daddy & the Hyena’s Show at Paper Tiger
Prince Daddy & the Hyena’s quirk-o-meter is off the charts, as witnessed by the group’s music videos and social media posts, which are chock full of Adult Swim humor. Beyond that, this outfit is an authentic-yet-modern callback to the ’90s emo scene that unites both today’s disenchanted youth and the previous generation’s emo kids who…
Artists Joan Fabian, Roberta Masciarelli Pay Homage to Childhood Imagination in New Terminal 136 Exhibition
The latest opening at Terminal 136 plays on the dichotomy between childhood and adulthood, drawing its title from the Latin words “ludus,” for “play,” and “antiqua,” a form of the adjective meaning “old” or “traditional.” Artists Joan Fabian and Roberta Masciarelli have compiled a body of work that reconciles the imaginative child with the reflective…
Newly Transplanted Artist Jeff Wheeler Opening Two Exhibitions This Weekend
Newly transplanted artist Jeff Wheeler has wasted no time putting together a full slate of upcoming exhibitions, featuring solo work as well as collaborations with friends both old and new. This month he’s in rare form, with not one but two openings in Blue Star on First Thursday and Friday. At FL!GHT, he unveils the…
Seven Hidden Gems Screening at the San Antonio Film Festival This Week
With films running at all hours of the day in multiple venues across the Tobin Center, attendees are spoiled for choice at this week’s San Antonio Film Festival. Hitting up bigger screenings, from Alex Wolff’s directorial debut The Cat and the Moon to the short documentary “The Cheech,” may be no brainer, but smaller, quirky…
Ted Cruz Is Heckled and Booed as He Waits in a California Airport
California didn’t exactly roll out the red carpet for Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on Sunday, or so it appears in a Twitter video. The clip, shared by someone named with the handle @naomimonster1, purports to show the Republican senator — garbed in a patchy beard and golf shorts — booed and heckled by fellow travelers…
Bexar Judge Rosie Gonzalez Launches Effort to Fund Court Focused on Reducing Domestic Violence
Bexar County Court Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez is pursuing $1 million in funding to create a first-of-its-kind drug court focused on reducing domestic violence, Texas Public Radio reports. During a Saturday news conference, Gonzalez said she aims to curb the city’s alarming family violence problem by intervening when people enter the criminal justice system charged…
Rising Electronic Pop Star Mobley Gears up for Show at Sam’s Burger Joint
Austin electronic pop artist Mobley has been captivating audiences for years, and he’ll most likely do the same when he rolls down to the Alamo City on Friday, August 23, for a show at Sam’s Burger Joint. In June, Mobley signed to Last Gang Records — a major feat considering the label is home to…
Mongolian Metal Band The Hu Touch Down in San Antonio This Fall
Formed in 2016, The Hu is a Mongolian metal band that fuses traditional instrumentation — including guttural throat singing and the boxy fiddle called the morin khuur — with current metal sounds. The result is an amalgam that’s alternatively heavy, folky and eerie. For the unfamiliar, it’s not too far off from Brazilian band Sepultura’s incorporation of…
Chef Teddy Liang Taking Over Sangria on the Burg Tonight with ‘Asian Summer Bliss’ Menu
Chef Teddy Liang is returning to Sangria on the Burg for a one-night kitchen takeover on Monday, July 29. Liang’s “Asian Summer Bliss” menu includes sharable plates like honey butter Miso chicken sandwiches, ahi tuna crudo with avocado aioli and the watermelon cucumber poke-style salad – all for less than $10 each. A lineup of CBD-infused cocktails…
Fogo de Chao Manager Reportedly Asked San Antonio Cop to Leave Restaurant Because He Had Gun
A San Antonio Police Department Officer was reportedly asked to leave a restaurant Saturday night because he was carrying a gun. According to a KSAT report, witnesses said a manager at Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse asked an officer to leave the restaurant. Detective Mike Helle, president of the San Antonio Police Officers’ Association, said…
New Brick Gallery Opens Its Doors with ‘Apparent Drawings’ Exhibition
The joys of looking at art are immeasurable, and for many it can be a transformative experience. Ashley Mireles’ latest exhibition at the newly minted Brick House Gallery, “Apparent Drawings,” explores this very concept. Her series of drawings features portraits of people in the midst of viewing art, focusing on their self-reflection and all-around captivation.…
Billy Bob Thornton & the Boxmasters Bring Rock ‘N’ Roll, Hillbilly Swing to Gruene Hall
Whenever famous actors try their hand at releasing music, there’s a tendency to see their efforts as little more than ego writ large, taking away a share of the spotlight from musicians without a big name or a big budget. That said, actor Billy Bob Thornton’s band the Boxmasters reads more like the genuine article.…
Teen Inmate on Life Support After Allegedly Attempting Suicide at Bexar County Jail
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After Condemning Trump’s Earlier Tweets as Racist, Will Hurd Declines to Do the Same for President’s Twitter Attacks Against Baltimore
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Three men are in police custody after a drug bust led to the discovery of a whole lot of methamphetamine. A sting operation involving the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office as well as the Drug Enforcement Administration’s HIDTA Task Force resulted in the seizure of about 10 kilograms of meth, valued at about $500,000. The bust occured…
Annual San Antonio Reggae Festival Returns to Rosedale Park This Weekend
The San Antonio Reggae Festival will bring positivity and love to Rosedale Park with live reggae music, international cuisines and cultural vendors Saturday, July 27 from 2 to 11 p.m. Hosted by DJ Hans 242, live reggae bands and musicians from San Antonio, Austin and around the globe will take the stage throughout the event.…
Mary Poppins Jr. Comes to Life at the Tobin Center This Weekend
Lose yourself in one of the most beloved stories of all time as the Tobin Center transforms into turn-of-the-century England, when young and mischievous Jane and Michael Banks meet their match in Mary Poppins. Watch as the siblings and their father learn to become a family again with the help of a whimsical nanny, who…
Start Your Weekend with This Wicked Metal Lineup at Imagine Books & Records
Gather the kiddies, grab “Green Eggs & Ham” … and send the little rats to bed for post-library hours. The “Loudest Bookstore in Texas,” which hosts music nights Fridays and Saturdays, is turning its cozy venue over to four local metal bands – DOJO S.A., Send Help, Lonestar Massacre and Ammo for My Arsenal –…
Harlandale ISD Town Hall Meeting Scheduled Following Texas Education Agency Report
Following a recent Texas Education Agency report that found the district in trouble, Harlandale Independent School District will hold a town hall to encourage community feedback. A town hall meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on August 1 at Harlandale High School to discuss a response to the TEA accreditation report, so the board…
Feds Will Close Site for Migrant Children Southwest of San Antonio a Month After Its Opening
A month after opening a shelter for migrant children in an oil town Southwest of San Antonio, the feds are shutting it down. Vice News reported Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Health and Human services is closing the 1,300-bed facility. Officials told Vice there were only 100 children at the shelter Monday, down from 232…
Where to Get Boozy in San Antonio on National Tequila Day
There’s no wrong way to enjoy tequila, and on Wednesday, July 24 – National Tequila Day – you’ll find plenty of San Antonio spots celebrating the spirit with food and drink specials. ¡Salud! Mariachi Bar // The Cortez family-owned bar is teaming up with Avión Tequila to host the special spirited party featuring local DJs, a…
San Antonio Spurs’ GM R.C. Buford Accepts New Position with Several Shake-Ups in Front Office
We’re only two days into the new week and it has already been a busy one for the San Antonio Spurs. Fresh off the heels of the Tim Duncan assistant coach announcement, more changes are coming. This time, it’s in the front office. RC Buford, who has been general manager of the Spurs for the…
Artists Return to Jump-Start Performance Co. to Perform Inside the Box
Jump-Start Performance Co. is dusting off the eight-by-eight-foot cube for the return of its trademark 8×8 Cabaret Du Jump variety show, which starts a new run on Friday. Each of the four installments features a selection of artists who will present eight-minute performances of new and developing work completely contained inside the PVC cube. The…
Travis Park Hosting Weeklong Free Movie Marathon to Close Out the Month of July
While storm clouds can bring a welcome reprieve from blistering Texas temperatures, they also put a damper on outdoor plans. In the wake of a slew of rain cancellations, Travis Park is making it up to us by scheduling an entire week of free movies. As with the park’s usual Movies by Moonlight screenings, food…
’90s Pop-Rockers the Goo Goo Dolls Return to San Antonio This Fall
You know the refrain, folks, even if you hate it: “And I don’t want the world to see meeeeee / ‘Cause I don’t think that they’d understaaaaaaaaaand.” Ah, yes, the Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris” was pretty much the hottest song on the radio circa 1998, and lucky for fans of that era’s mainstream pop, the…
New York Post Industrial Outfit Cube to Play Gig at Menswear Store Richter Goods
Unconventional spaces like art galleries or retail shops can provide a fun shakeup of the live music experience, even if it’s just to bring people out of murky bars and into a new environment. Custom men’s clothing store Richter Goods is hosting just such an event within its walls on Saturday, August 3, when it…
San Antonio Doctor and Restaurant Owner Partner Up to Offer Direct-Care Health Care to Employees
In a previous San Antonio Current report, we introduced Dr. Ray Altamirano, a local doctor who is changing the way he does provides health care by eliminating insurance companies and charging patients a flat fee for services he provides. It has only been a few months since he started this service at his South Side…
San Antonio and Local Charities Will Soon Be Reimbursed for Migrant Assistance Services, Congressman Cuellar Says
Near-term reimbursement is on the way for the City of San Antonio and local nonprofits to cover their cost of aiding asylum seekers who cross the U.S.-Mexico border, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar said. “Local government and organizations are on the front lines of this humanitarian crisis,” said Cuellar, a Laredo Democrat who fought to include…
Guadalupe Theater Hosts Performance of Amalia Ortiz’s The Canción Cannibal Cabaret & Other Songs
In her 2015 TEDxMcAllen Talk titled “Scaling Walls With Words,” acclaimed Tejana actor, writer, activist and spoken-word artist Amalia Ortiz compared her code-switching linguistic style to an unlikely mashup of Selena and the Sex Pistols — “like a dyslexic DJ ready to bidi bidi bomb the suburbs, punk ruca style.” She also referenced a quote from…
Meet Corey: San Antonio’s Karma Styles Lands Expanded Acting on Role in Ryan Murphy’s Pose
If you’ve been keeping up with the second season of FX series Pose, you may have seen a familiar San Antonio face on last week’s episode. After landing a role as a background dancer in the first season of the show, San Antonio-born Karma Styles (born Charles Wilborn) went on to help choreograph Pose’s second-season commercials.…
Ready to Dive In? Texas Beaches Have So Much Poop It Could Make You Sick, According to New Report
We’ve got some shitty news to share with you, folks. New research from Environment Texas found that 141 beaches around the state had water pollution levels that put swimmers at risk of getting sick on at least one occasion last year. The Austin-based group’s Safe for Swimming? report examined fecal bacteria levels at 167 Texas beaches. In case you…
San Antonio Man Accused of Molesting Young Girl, Admitted to ‘Having Sexual Attraction’ to Her
A San Antonio man is in police custody after a 10-year-old girl said he molested her. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by KSAT, 32-year-old Joshua Casas was arrested Monday after the girl said he molested her on at least two occasions. The affidavit states Casas assaulted the girl while she was showering and reportedly…
Legend Marlon Wayans Setting Up at Laugh Out Loud This Weekend
The LOL Comedy Club should book actor and comedian Marlon Wayans every single weekend from now until eternity — whatever will keep him too busy to make a sequel to his embarrassingly unfunny 2004 comedy White Chicks. Those rumors picked up steam late last month when co-star Terry Crews went on Watch What Happens Live…
San Antonio Spurs Hire Tim Duncan as Assistant Coach
After a summer of leadership changes, the Spurs will gain a familiar face. Tim Duncan, who played 19 glorious seasons with San Antonio, will continue his legacy with the team as assistant coach, according to NBA.com. “It is only fitting that after I served loyally for 19 years as Tim Duncan’s assistant, that he returns…
San Antonio’s Food Business Accelerator Now Accepting Applications
The restaurant industry is notorious for its competitive, cutthroat culture – and new business models like food trucks, delivery services and pop-ups are changing the way San Antonio eats. However, a growing number of local chefs and entrepreneurs are finding growth and opportunities at Break Fast & Launch (BFL), a culinary accelerator that focuses on…
7-Eleven is Giving Away Free AirPods to Anyone in San Antonio Willing to Order $50 Worth of Crap from Their App
A version of this article originally appeared in our sister publication Creative Loafing Tampa. This is not a drill, 7-Eleven is giving away a limited number of free Apple AirPods on delivery orders over $50 on Thursday, July 25. 7-Eleven is only running this promotion in less than 30 markets nationwide and San Antonio is…
H-E-B to Offer Savings for Teachers Ahead of Back-to-School Shopping
H-E-B is offering teachers 15% off coupons to help them save money on essential classroom supplies as they prepare for back-to-school. Early childhood, pre-K, K-12 and authorized home school teachers can register to receive a coupon that applies to school and office supplies as well as select household items. Pens, pencils, binders, art supplies, office…
Judge Pushes Back Hearing on San Antonio’s Paid Sick Time Rule
A Bexar County judge has delayed an emergency hearing on San Antonio’s paid sick time ordinance, agreeing that supporters of the measure were not given enough time to prepare. Bexar County Judge Monique Diaz pushed back the hearing from Monday to Wednesday after supporters told her they weren’t given the state-mandated three days’ notice of…
Travis Park Event Latin Roots Music & Food Fest to Celebrate Latino Cultures
The 6th annual Latin Roots Music & Food Fest will celebrate Latino culture Saturday, August 3 from 1 to 11 p.m. in Travis Park. Hosted by the Association of Puerto Ricans in San Antonio (APRISA), the goal of the event is to help San Antonians gain a better understanding of Puerto Rican culture and other…
Texas Native Max Frost Heading to Paper Tiger for Mid-Week Show
Hailing from LA by way of Austin, Max Frost is bringing his Gold Rush tour to Paper Tiger. The aspiring pop songsmith has toured with Twenty One Pilots, Panic! At the Disco, Fitz and The Tantrums and Gary Clark Jr., which is a good indication of the breadth of his appeal. $15-$50, Wed July 24,…
Elf on the Shelf to Menace San Antonio this Christmas with a New Musical
It’s been well established that the Elf on the Shelf is at best, creepy, and at worst, normalizing stalking and surveillance for children. Still, Santa’s spy has become a ubiquitous social media presence each holiday season as well-meaning parents post the shenanigans of their “scout elves” to make kids think their behavior is being reported back…
Chef Brooke Smith Leaves The Esquire Tavern for New Culinary Chapter
The Esquire Tavern is currently accepting applications for its Executive Chef position, following the departure of longtime chef Brooke Smith. The Esquire opened as a post-Prohibition drinking destination in 1933, before shuttering in 2006. Developer Chris Hill purchased the historic bar, hiring Smith to design its new food menu and kitchen, before reopening in 2011.…
Wendy Davis Confirms She’s Running Against Chip Roy to Represent San Antonio and Austin in Congress
The rumors are true: former Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis is running to represent San Antonio and Austin in Congress. Early Monday, Davis released a video announcing her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Texas’ 21st District, setting up a 2020 showdown with freshman Republican U.S. Rep. Chip Roy. Davis is the Democratic lawmaker who grabbed…
Odyssey Festival Returns to San Antonio This Week
Fans of electronic psychedelia may want to tune in to the Odyssey Festival, now in its fourth year. Presented by local record label — and arts, media and music collective — Timewheel, this year’s installment kicks off with a show at Paper Tiger before continuing the following night at Friends of Sound Records. The festival is…
After a Walmart Shoplifting Incident, Getaway Driver Led Police on a High-Speed Chase and Swallowed Cocaine
Suspects fleeing a Walmart from which they were accused of shoplifting led police on a chase Saturday that ended in a fiery crash. Converse Police Department Chief Fidel Villegas told KSAT that two women were suspected of shoplifting from a Walmart around 12:30 p.m. Saturday. They were reportedly seen stuffing large bags with items that…
Georgia Blind Salamander Bred in Captivity for the First Time at the San Antonio Zoo
The San Antonio Zoo’s Center for Conservation and Research has another achievement under its belt. The zoo is now home to ten hatchlings of the Georgia blind salamander (Eurycea wallacei), an imperiled amphibian native to the Floridan Aquifer, a massive subterranean body of water that runs below the states of Florida, Georgia and Alabama. The successful…
Prog Metal Gods Dream Theater Return to San Antonio
Few prog-metal bands have matched the success and longevity of Dream Theater, which today announced a live show at San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre on Tuesday, October 22. The stop is part of the Over Time Tour, during which Dream Theater is performing its landmark album Metropolis Part 2: Scenes From A Memory in its entirety. Its…
ICYMI: Motorcyclist Busted By Police After He Stopped for Gas During High-Speed Chase
A San Antonio man is in police custody after failing to outrun the fuzz during a high-speed chase. His downfall? He stopped for gas. A Bexar County Sheriff’s deputy pulled over a motorcyclist on the city’s Northeast Side early Sunday morning for a routine traffic stop. However, the motorcyclist took off from the scene as…
Leon Valley Police Arrest Man Who Reportedly Threatened to Shoot Up Church
Leon Valley police have arrested a man for making a terroristic threat after he posted on Facebook that he was going to “shoot up a church during the prayer service.” On Sunday, Leon Valley officers took Terray Davon Myles into custody in the parking lot of the apartment complex where he lives. KSAT reports that…
Built to Spill Paid a Worthy Homage to Its ‘Keep It Like a Secret’ Album in San Antonio on Saturday Night
Legendary indie rockers Built to Spill could sum up their existence with a line from the song “I Would Hurt A Fly,” which popped up during the band’s extensive encore Saturday night at the Paper Tiger: “I can’t get that sound you make out of my head / I can’t even figure out what’s making…
Cinematic Spillover: Short Reviews of Into the Ashes, Iron Sky: The Coming Race and Supervized
Since Disney didn’t screen The Lion King for critics in San Antonio, what better movie to review instead than one featuring a reptilian version of Adolf Hitler riding a Tyrannosaurus? We jest, but that’s what we have for you today – a lizard Nazi jockeying a T-Rex. Here are a few short reviews of movies…
Two Castle Hills Council Members Arrested After Investigation Finds They Tried to Get City Manager Fired
Two Castle Hills City Council members were arrested Thursday and face charges after they reportedly tried to get City Manager Ryan Rapelye fired. Lesley Wenger was taken into custody on felony charges of tampering with evidence and fraudulent use or possession of identifying information. Sylvia Gonzalez was charged with tampering with a government record. The…
Subtle He Ain’t: Texas Governor Signs So-Called ‘Save Chick-fil-A’ Bill While Surrounded by People Holding Chick-fil-A Cups
Apparently, Gov. Greg Abbott doesn’t do subtlety. In a Twitter video shared Thursday night, Texas’ Republican governor discussed his signing of the so-called religious liberty measure dubbed the “Save Chick-Fil-A bill” while surrounded by people holding cups from the Atlanta-based fast food chain. A Chick-fil-A sandwich box was even prominently displayed on his desk. “Today…
San Antonio Nun Arrested at Washington D.C. Protest Against Detention of Immigrant Children
On Thursday, Sister Jean Durel of San Antonio’s Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word was arrested alongside approximately 70 other people who occupied the rotunda of the Russell Senate Office Building to protest family separation and the detention of immigrant children at the border. After a prayer service on the lawn of the U.S.…
This Week in Food News: Ice Cream, Coffee and a New Era in San Antonio Food Business
Blüm Coffee & Tea is connecting highly-trained baristas with state-of-the art technology for the best cup possible. Expect to see the homegrown boutique expand to new locations throughout the U.S. in the coming months. Need more caffeine in your vida? Bandera Rosa returns to Tobin Hill this weekend with another specialty coffee pop-up, from 9 a.m.-2…
Former Gubernatorial Candidate Wendy Davis Will Run Against Chip Roy in 2020, Democratic Staffer Says
Former state Sen. Wendy Davis will run to unseat freshman Republican U.S. Rep. Chip Roy in 2020, a staffer for Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Texas, has informed the Austin American-Statesman. “Wendy spoke to the congressman directly that she plans on running,” Abigail Sheppard, Vela’s press secretary, told the newspaper. Davis is the Democratic lawmaker who grabbed…
Blüm Coffee Now Serving Collaborative Spaces and World-Class Coffee in San Antonio
At Blüm Specialty Coffee & Tea, a new extraction bar inside Paradox Co-Working Space, coffee is community. Blüm owners James Mireles and Liza Moreno-Mireles – the husband-and-wife team behind the wholesale roasting company, Pulp Coffee – bring more than 20 years of coffee industry experience to the small shop. The couple planned to open a specialty brick-and-mortar before…
IKEA Eats: Pretty Plating Isn’t a Priority at the Swedish Retailer’s Cafeteria, But the Food is Good Enough to Fuel a Tortuous Shopping Experience
Hej! You’re forgiven for not knowing what this means, unless, of course, you’re a frequenter of IKEA — the Swedish, occasionally annoying, assembly-required, furniture giant. “Hej,” a Swedish greeting that translates to “hey” in English, will always welcome you at the new IKEA San Antonio. IKEA shopping veterans are familiar the dazed-and-confused shopping crowds that…
Charter Bus Returning to San Antonio Catches Fire on Highway 281
A charter bus being used by a local church burst into flames while driving back to San Antonio Thursday afternoon. According to multiple reports, the bus was traveling down U.S. 281 near Ranch Road 1323 in Blanco County it ignited and became engulfed in flames. A tweet from pastor Rick Godwin said the vehicle was…
Bexar County Grand Jury Votes Not to Indict SAPD Officer Who Fatally Shot Charles Roundtree Jr.
A Bexar County grand jury has declined to indict a San Antonio police officer who fatally shot a teen bystander last fall. The decision comes nine months after Officer Steve Casanova responded to an assault call at a home on the city’s West Side. Casanova said the suspect, Davante Snowden, reached for a gun in…
Upcoming Amazon Prime Series Undone is Set in San Antonio
Amazon Prime unveiled a new teaser trailer for its upcoming animated series Undone at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday, and it contained an Alamo City easter egg. The new teaser opens with an overhead shot of San Antonio’s downtown skyline, before cutting to Alma (Rosa Salazar) whizzing through the city streets. After she nearly dies…
Canadian Star Shawn Mendes Ready to Fill the AT&T Center with Soulful Pop During Tour Stop
Not every Canadian teen singer finds it necessary to be an insufferable dick. While the Beebs desperately clutches for relevance by picking Twitter fights with Tom Cruise, fellow countryman Shawn Mendes keeps winning fans with a soulful pop approach and an unforced aw-shucks vibe. As the youngest artist to ever land a debut single in…
Where to Score National Ice Cream Day Deals in San Antonio
Sunday, July 21 is National Ice Cream Day, a necessary holiday during a hot Texas summer. Here’s where you can beat the heat with great deals and fun flavors in San Antonio: Baskin Robbins // Stop by your local Baskin Robbins and get two pre-packed quarts in a variety of flavors for $7.99 all day.…
City of San Antonio’s Migrant Resource Center Has Aided 25,700 People Since It Opened
Since the City of San Antonio’s Migrant Resource Center opened at the end of March, 25,700 people have used its services, according to a city spokeswoman. The downtown center opened March 30 to provide what was then considered a temporary response to the influx of asylum seekers — primarily from Central America — who were…
ACL Spillover Continues: The Raconteurs Announce San Antonio Date in October
Detroit’s The Raconteurs will be the second ACL spillover act to land a San Antonio date, the first being producer Jai Wolf. The rock outfit has announced a Sunday, October 6, show at the Aztec Theatre. The Raconteurs, formed in 2005, consist of the White Stripes’ Jack White on vocals and guitar plus Brendan Benson (vocals, guitar), Jack Lawrence (bass…
Lil Booty Call Announces U.S. Tour With a Stop in San Antonio
Rap Sensation Lil Booty Call is on a roll. After dropping a new music video a day before gracing the cover of the Current, the rapper has now announced a 10-day tour. After kicking off in Dallas, the 22-year-old artist will make his way back to San Antonio on Wednesday, August 24, for a show…
Australia’s Drunk Mum’s Stagger Their Way Toward San Antonio in August
Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Drunk Mums are the newest rock ‘n’ roll outfit that you didn’t know you needed in your life. Chaotic and yet catchy, the band sounds like a mix between acid trip-era Beatles and the early Stooges while maintaining a contemporary feel. In other words, the Drunk Mums create music that’s carefree…
Sharp Objects: Sword of Trust’s Whip-Smart Script Dulls in the Third Act, But Snark and Heart Win Out
Independent filmmaker Lynn Shelton (Your Sister’s Sister) was no stranger to actor, writer, stand-up comedian and podcast host Marc Maron when she cast him in her new film Sword of Trust. She had already directed him in a few projects, including a couple of episodes of his namesake TV series Maron and his 2017 Netflix…
Adult Contemporary Latin Star Mijares Gears up for San Antonio Date
José Manuel Mijares-Morán, better known simply as Mijares, is headed to San Antonio for an Aztec Theatre show on Thursday, September 10. Mijares made his professional debut in 1981 at a festival called Valores Juveniles in his native Mexico while he was in his early 20s. Shortly after, he hired on as a background singer…
Artpace Unveils Work By Juana Córdova, Francis Almendárez and Narcissister for Its Latest International Artist-in-Residence Exhibitions
The latest round of Artpace’s International Artist-in-Residence program demands to be heard as much as seen. Each of the artists elected by guest curator Karina Aguilera Skvirsky has created visually distinct and seemingly disparate bodies of work, but the exhibitions are united by the presence of sound. For “Chronicles of Uprooting,” Juana Córdova (Cuenca, Ecuador)…
Comedy Podcasters Tiny Meat Gang to Bring Their Bro Stylings to the Tobin Center
Another day, another set of podcasters announcing a live tour. This time it’s the Tiny Meat Gang, the dynamic duo of former Silicon Valley bros who ditched their sweet gigs as software engineers to try on comedy for size. A year into their podcast, which features episodes like “Cucktober,” “Pleasing Robots” and “Millennial Sasquatch,” they’ve…
Lick Honest Ice Creams Opening Second San Antonio Location in 2020
A popular Texas-based chain is stretching its legs in San Antonio. Lick Honest Ice Creams announced plans to open a second Alamo City location in 2020. Known for its seasonal and sustainable artisan ice creams, Lick first touched down in San Antonio at the Pearl in 2014. For its second location, Lick will again stick…
Selena’s Brother, A. B. Quintanilla, Returns to San Antonio With His Band Los Kumbia King All Starz
A. B. Quintanilla, better known to many as the brother of Selena, has scheduled a summer performance in San Antonio. On Saturday, August 31, the Corpus Christi native will hit the Aztec Theatre for a show with his band Los Kumbia Kings All Starz. The group mixes of Latin rock, cumbia, hip-hop and pop — basically,…
San Antonio Woman Arrested After She Allegedly Met Up With Man, Shot Him in the Face
Authorities have arrested a San Antonio woman in connection to one of the bodies discovered around town in recent weeks. Police picked up Aliza Marie Cantu on Wednesday, alleging that the 23-year-old used social media to meet up with and kill a man on Monday. Police said Cantu pulled out a handgun and shot the…
High Number of Bodies Recently Found in San Antonio Concerns Community, Draws ‘Serial Killer’ Speculation
It looks like San Antonio is about to surpass the number of total homicides in 2018, and it’s only July. While San Antonio saw eleven total murders for all of 2018, there have already been eleven this year. “Last year, for all of 2018, there were 11 murders and capital murders,” Bexar County Sheriff Javier…
Julián Castro and Beto O’Rourke Fall Behind Other Democratic Presidential Hopefuls in Fundraising
When it comes to campaign money, Julián Castro and Beto O’Rourke — the two Texans chasing the Democratic presidential nomination — are trailing others in the pack vying to duke it out with President Trump in 2020. An analysis of campaign finance documents by Austin’s KXAN-TV shows the pair lagging as other Democratic competitors ramp…
First Lady of San Antonio Erika Prosper to Serve as Ambassador for Harlequin Romance’s Feel Good Day
Harlequin Romance knows their demographic – the publisher of romance and other woman-centric literature has had the oft-maligned chick lit market cornered for nearly seven decades – and now they’re looking for a piece of the wellness pie. The romance lit behemoth is bringing its latest project to San Antonio in October, the Harlequin Feel…
Annual PokéFest San Antonio Returns to Norris Conference Centers
Once again, it’s time to grab your ‘mons and get your poké on for San Antonio’s homegrown event celebrating one of the most beloved game series and anime this side of Japan. PokéFest SA returns this year with special guest Tara Sands, who voiced Bulbasaur, Phanpy, Oddish and more in almost 200 episodes of the…
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar Continues Looking for His Defining Moment
Editor’s Note: Jade Esteban Estrada is the writer of Glitter Political, a series of articles detailing San Antonio’s political scene. On a bustling Tuesday morning, I spot Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar in the back dining room of Mi Tierra Café y Panadería. The American Dream mural to my left, which features an artistic interpretation…
Built to Spill Stopping in San Antonio As Part of 20th Anniversary Celebration of Keep it Like a Secret
Even though Built to Spill was in the 2-1-0 just last year, the Boise, Idaho natives’ contribution to modern indie rock may be worth checking out twice in such a short period. This time, the band’s touring to celebrate the 20th anniversary of definitive album Keep it Like a Secret, the more-cohesive and mature followup…
The Bridge Builder: ‘Itinerant Curator’ Leslie Moody Castro Connects the Art Worlds of Texas and Mexico
Name: Leslie Moody Castro Profession: Curator Age: 37 Birthplace: Edinburg, Texas Big impact: In addition to curating impactful exhibitions involving cultural exchanges between San Antonio, Austin and Mexico City, Moody Castro creates contemporary art “experiences” tailor-made for visitors to her adopted hometown. Little-known fact: She’s a classically trained vocalist who once dreamed of becoming a…
Koe Wetzel Playing Whitewater Amphitheater in Honor of New Album with Support from Cody Canada & The Departed, Kody West
Koe Wetzel’s high-energy show in support of his album Harold Saul High will infuse the energy of rock with the good-ol’ feel of country and give fans “Something to Talk About” on the banks of Canyon Lake. With support from Cody Canada & The Departed as well as Kody West, this trifecta of twang sounds…
‘Funniest Woman on Instagram’ Celeste Barber Brings Live Comedy Show to the Tobin
Christened the funniest woman on Instagram by Vogue, Celeste Barber saturates each of her posts with her own brand of self-awareness. Barber has snagged nearly 6 million followers by staging parodies of celebrity Instagram photos, which have even attracted the attention of the celebrities themselves. In this live show, Barber shares the stories behind some…
R&B Star Khalid Brought Love ‘Right Back’ to San Antonio with Free Spirit Tour
Clad in Texas-flag boots and a Spurs baseball cap, Khalid showed his home state and the Alamo City some love Tuesday night at the AT&T Center. Performing hits off his sophomore album, Free Spirit, and a generous number of the tunes that launched him into stardom, Khalid’s two-hour performance energized the crowd before leaving it…
Macho Man: The Art of Self-Defense is Inconsistent as a Deadpan Dark Comedy About Toxic Masculinity
In the last 20 years, Oscar-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network) has portrayed a handful of unassuming characters. From a shy college student working at a theme park in Adventureland to a socially awkward office clerk in The Double, Eisenberg has made a nice career out of playing teenage boys and young men who…
Immigration Groups Sue Trump Administration Over New Policy That Effectively Stops Central Americans From Seeking U.S. Asylum
Immigrant-rights groups have sued the Trump administration to block its new rule aimed at all but eliminating the ability of Central Americans fleeing persecution to ask for asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. The plaintiffs — represented by the ACLU — filed in a San Francisco federal court for an injunction halting the new rule. The change was unveiled…
Make a Wish: San Antonio Rapper Lil Booty Call’s New Music Video is Hilarious
Fresh from gracing the cover of the San Antonio Current, Lil Booty Call has released a video for the track “Prescriptions” off his debut album Jesus Said Run It Back. The vid starts out with Lil Booty Call in a therapist’s office talking about girl problems. Typical for any young, straight dude in his early-’20s,…
Nu-Metal Vets Nonpoint Descend Upon San Antonio This September
South Florida’s Nonpoint got its start in the mid-to-late ’90s nu-metal scene, pairing groove-heavy riffs with charging hip-hop beats. Formed by drummer Robb Rivera and vocalist Elias Soriano, the band signed to MCA records and got plenty of road exposure through tours with Hed PE, Mudvayne, Fuel, Taproot and Drowning Pool. Turns out Nonpoint is still touring…
Grain to Glass: Downtown’s Maverick Distillery to Begin Serving Whiskey and Beer Steeped in Texas History
Maverick Whiskey, the long-awaited distillery from Ken Maverick — a direct descendent of Texas Independence leader Samuel A. Maverick — will open its doors to downtown San Antonio on July 23. Housed inside the historic Lockwood Bank Building at 115 Broadway, the three-story distillery sits on the corner of the prominent family’s original homestead. Maverick purchased the…
CPS Chief Paula Gold-Williams Resigns as Chamber Chair, Citing Lawsuit Over City’s Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
Paula Gold-Williams, CEO of city-owned utility CPS Energy, is resigning as chairwoman of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce after business groups sued the City of San Antonio to block its paid sick leave ordinance. Gold-Williams’ late Tuesday announcement came just a day after business groups asked a Bexar County district judge to stop the…
10-Year-Old Boy Takes Truck for Joy Ride, Leads Converse Police on Chase
A 10-year-old boy was taken into police custody Tuesday afternoon after he reportedly stole a truck and led officers on a chase. Converse police spotted a black Toyota Tundra driving “recklessly” in the San Antonio suburb just before 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to a KSAT report. As the truck headed down the road, authorities said…
Dallas-Based Taco Shop to Move Into Former Taco Land Location
A few months after Viva Tacoland suddenly, but not surprisingly, shut its doors, a real estate company has confirmed that the space once housing a San Antonio punk rock mecca will bring more Gringo dining options to the gentrifying Pearl area. REATA Real Estate told MySA.com that Dallas-based restaurant chain Velvet Taco will move into the building…
Khalid Stopped By BBQ Restaurant, Performed Karaoke Ahead of San Antonio Show
Rising R&B star Khalid spent some time exploring San Antonio ahead of his AT&T Center show on Tuesday evening. Smoke: BBQ Restaurant owner Adrian Martinez told MySA.com that the star, who considers El Paso his hometown, stopped by the restaurant Monday evening for his fix of Texas ‘cue. He even performed treated diners to a…
San Antonio’s Will Hurd One of Just Four Congressional Republicans to Condemn Trump’s Racist Tweets
U.S. Rep. Will Hurd of San Antonio was one of just four Republican members of Congress to vote for a resolution condemning President Trump’s racist tweets demanding that four Democratic congresswomen of color “go back” to their countries of origin. Tuesday’s 240-187 vote came after Trump and top GOP lawmakers denied the president is a…
Here to Win: Chef Mike Nguyen Scores a Victory with His Ramen-Focused Noodle Tree
Name: Mike Nguyen Profession: Chef, owner of Noodle Tree Age: 32 Birthplace: Huntington Beach, California Big impact: There are no frills at Noodle Tree, but Nguyen’s training and his dedicated staff aim to deliver food experiences usually reserved for fine dining establishments. Little-known fact: Makes Liquid Rage hot sauce in his house using habanero, jalapeño…
Classic Psych Act Bubble Puppy Returning Home for San Antonio Show
A lot of folks don’t realize that Texas’ contribution to ’60s psychedelic rock, while not as storied as California’s, was pretty damned significant. With homegrown bands like Moving Sidewalks and the 13th Floor Elevators priming local ears, Central Texas emerged as a tour hotspot for bands pumping fuzz through big amps. Maybe that explains how…
Get Your Fix of All Kinds of Comedy This Weekend at The Big-Little Comedy Fest at Bexar Stage
Bexar Stage wants y’all to know that Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club isn’t the only game in town. For the second year, they’re hosting the Big-Little Comedy Fest, which relocated to our fair city in 2018 after stints in Grand Rapids, MI and Cleveland, OH. This event is all-in: stand-up, sketch comedy and improv will…
San Antonio Might Be YouTubers The Try Guys’ Secret Favorite City
The internet, the great democratizer, has made wannabe celebrities of us all. The subject of a steady stream of think-pieces, the Sisyphean quest to get more clicks, more views and more likes is pursued by everyone from your doddering aunt on Facebook to cross-platform viral behemoths like Grumpy Cat (may she rest in peace). One…
Silver Linings: San Antonio Film Festival Celebrates 25 Years as the City’s Cinematic Sanctuary
Over the past 25 years, the San Antonio Film Festival has grown, transformed and matured into a premiere event for movie lovers across the city. And founder Adam Rocha has been leading the charge for the entire time. In addition to starting and running the festival, commonly known as SAFILM, Rocha is also a cinema…
Start Your Weekend with Colectivo Flamenco’s Performance at Carmens de la Calle
Feast your eyes and ears on Colectivo Flamenco as the singers, guitarist and dancers fan the flame of passion within you. In addition to enjoying the romantic beauty of one Spain’s most beloved forms of expression, you can also feast on tapas and house-made sangria as you take in the show. $25, Fri July 19,…
Round Up Your Girl Squad and Get Ready to Laugh About the Horror that is Menopause in Tobin Center Performance
Ah, menopause… the hormonal bogeywoman whose promise of ended periods is marred by her own monstrous symptoms. Menopause the Musical spotlights four characters from different walks of life that collide while lingerie shopping, and they have nothing in common but “the change.” Performed in 16 countries, the story celebrates the universal horror and humor of hot…
Built to Last?: Meet Lil Booty Call, the San Antonio SoundCloud Rapper Who Scored a Major-Label Deal
Name: Lil Booty Call Profession: Rapper Age: 22 Birthplace: San Antonio Big impact: After his song “Sailor Moon” blew up SoundCloud, Lil Booty Call landed a deal with Warner Records. Little-known fact: Prefers $3 black T-shirts from Walmart over expensive clothing Money quote: “To be honest, real music will last forever … I don’t really…
Wildlife Guardian: Conservationist Danté Fenolio Fights to Protect Biodiversity At Home and Abroad
Name: Danté Fenolio Title: Vice President of Conservation and Research, San Antonio Zoo Age: 48 Birthplace: Los Gatos, California Big impact: Saving the world — one amphibian at a time Little-known fact: He once removed a botfly larva from his own face with a razor blade. (Don’t google that, and don’t try it at home.)…
Humanizing the Data: San Antonio Public Health Guru Colleen Bridger Moves Into Larger Role with the City
Name: Colleen Bridger Title: Assistant City Manager Age: 51 Birthplace: Kalamazoo, Michigan Big impact: After helming Tobacco 21 and an effort to address childhood trauma as director of Metro Health, Bridger has jumped into an expanded city role with new challenges. Little-known fact: She once hiked up Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, with her mother, who…
Video Dungeon Theatre’s Double Feature Includes Screenings of Drive, The Driver
There’s no better way to get out of the house and still beat the heat than a summer evening double feature, and Video Dungeon Theatre’s got you, fam. For its next screening, they’ve got cars on the mind, but this is no celebration of the “Great American Road Trip.” Instead, the Dungeoneers are putting the…
Prepare to Swoon When These Sexy Dudes Perform Thunder from Down Under Show in San Antonio
Feelin’ a bit, shall we say, “thirsty,” but Tinder’s been doing you dirty? Never fear, the Thunder from Down Under is here! Since 1991, Australia’s answer to the wildly successful Chippendales dancers has made audiences swoon with rock hard abs, tightly choreographed dances and — the cherry on top — delightful Aussie accents. And, if the box…
Viral YouTube Stars the Try Guys Bring High-Energy, Glitter-Filled Live Show to San Antonio
YouTube wunderkinder The Try Guys have parlayed their willingness to bare all (whether it be their buns in Victoria’s Secret underwear or coming out as gay with a gorgeously choreographed dance video) into a behemoth brand that now includes a podcast (the “Trypod”), book (The Hidden Power of F*cking Up) and a brand spanking new…
