Get Your Fix of Metal Vibes When Nile, Terrorizer Play The Rock Box
Extreme-metal mavens have probably already added this heavyweight bill to their calendars, but it may even hold appeal for casual fans of the genre. Nile has emerged as one of death metal’s most consistently interesting bands by fusing brutal technicality with Egyptian lyrical themes and Middle Eastern melodies. For its part, Terrorizer was there at…
Celebrate the Holidays with a Screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol at La Villita This Saturday
Bah humbug! It’s that time of year again when Charles Dickens’ famous work A Christmas Carol is abundant in reruns on TV, shown in play form and even parodied depending on which channel you’re watching. Deck the halls in San Antonio with a little bit of Kermit, Miss Piggy and other singing Muppets during a…
Pizza Party Opens on the St. Mary’s Strip with By-the-Slice Options
The building at 2334 N. St. Mary’s, which formerly housed HotSpot BBQ, has been transformed into a new restaurant with by-the-slice, late-night options. The new spot is the latest venture from Empty Stomach, the brand behind restaurants including Barbaro, Paper Tiger and Hot Joy. The bright, gooey, cheese-dripping exterior is courtesy of local artist Rudy Marco…
Wrigleyville Grill Food Truck Brings Chicago-Style Street Food to the St. Mary’s Strip
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Clean Comic Jeff Allen Is Here to Tell San Antonio About the America He Grew Up In
Jeff Allen is a self-styled corporate Christian comedian. After kicking off his career in 1978 playing Chicago clubs, Allen ended up on the bitter brink of addiction and divorce when he was called to the niche market of clean comedy. Since then, he’s performed for receptive congregations in churches around the country, providing squeaky clean…
San Antonio Launches Digital Divide Survey to Determine Who the Internet Revolution Has Left Behind
One in four Alamo City residents lack Internet access, according to recent U.S. Census data. What’s more, recent data from the Brookings Institution think tank shows the city is in the bottom quarter of the 100 largest U.S. metro areas when it comes to broadband access. To remedy the situation, San Antonio and Bexar County officials…
Melania Trump’s Annual Uncanny Christmas Decor Includes the Alamo This Year
In case you forgot that the Alamo is a place of heartbreak and despair, Melania Trump’s White House Christmas decor is here to remind you of our fair city’s dark past. In what seems to be the First Lady’s annual tradition of depressing the fuck out of the nation with spooky holiday decorations, she has…
San Antonio Zoo Opens New Whooping Crane Habitat
Think Robert Downey Jr. had the greatest comeback of all time? Think again. That honor actually belongs to an entire species — the whooping crane, which was rescued from the brink of extinction by enterprising scientists and conservationists, whose aggressive breeding efforts brought the cranes from a shocking number of 16 birds in the wild…
Lawsuit, Environmentalists Take Aim at Texas Railroad Commission’s Lax Enforcement of Gas Flaring Rules
The Texas Railroad Commission — the state’s top regulator of oil and gas drilling — is under new pressure to limit companies’ burning of natural gas in oilfields such as the Eagle Ford Shale near San Antonio. Pipeline operator Williams Companies last month sued the Railroad Commission in Travis County District Court, arguing that the…
San Antonio Man Accused of Sexually Abusing Children He Met at Church Over Several Years
Update 12/5/19, 11 a.m.: A report from News 4 San Antonio alleges that the suspect attended a Jehovah’s Witness church called Kingdom Hall. The church is located on Pleasanton Road on the city’s South Side. Original story: A San Antonio man is in custody after several children accused him of sexual abuse. On Tuesday, police arrested…
This San Antonio Bakery is Serving Baby Yoda Christmas Cookies That May Be Too Adorable to Eat
The crew at The Bread Box has paid homage to one of the cutest characters from the Star Wars’ The Mandalorian. Feast your eyes on Baby Yoda in Christmas cookie form. The Baby Yoda holiday cookies are available in limited quantities from the bakery, but owner Tina Kent advises patrons to call ahead to make sure…
Still Golden Social House Site to Be Acquired for Jefferson Bank Headquarters
The property at 1900 Broadway, known by cocktail aficionados as the Still Golden Social House, is under contract to be sold and incorporated into the future Jefferson Bank headquarters building, the project’s developer confirmed. The sale would mean Milam Real Estate Capital, which is developing the mid-rise office building for Jefferson Bank, would control the…
San Antonio Man Shot at Ingram Park Mall Parking Lot Monday Night
A San Antonio man drove himself to get help after being shot in the parking lot of Ingram Park Mall Monday night. According to reports, the victim made it across Loop 410 to a Shell gas station and called 911 after being shot in the arm. News 4 San Antonio reports the shooting occurred near the…
Chef Aarón Sánchez is Celebrating Book Release with Speaking Event in San Antonio
Chef Aarón Sánchez — the award-winning chef best known for his New Orleans restaurant Johnny Sánchez and judging stints on shows like MasterChef — is taking his new book Where I Come From: Life Lessons from a Latino Chef on a multi-city tour of Texas this month. Sánchez will make his final tour stop at San Antonio’s…
Comedian Ali Wong Is Bringing The Milk and Money Tour to San Antonio Next Year
Another A-list stand-up is headed in San Antonio’s direction. Ali Wong — comedian, actress, mother and person partly responsible for our nation’s reinvigorated obsession with Keanu Reeves — has snuck a bevy of stand-up dates into her busy Hollywood schedule, hitting up cities around the nation since February of this year. In 2020, San Antonians…
River of Lights to Illuminate the Museum Reach During Holiday Event This Saturday
River of Lights, San Antonio’s annual spectacle of holiday brilliance, is back for another year of luminous brilliance. On Saturday, the annual aquatic parade of holiday barges returns to the river and its trademark LED Christmas tree light show will once again grace the lock and dam. This year’s yuletide festivities make for a fitting…
Broadway Spoof Spamilton: An American Parody is Coming to the Empire Theatre Early Next Year
Miss out on Hamilton tickets when it came to town last May? Next month, you can see what may be the next best thing at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre — Spamilton: An American Parody. Written by Forbidden Broadway’s Gerard Alessandrini, Spamilton lampoons Lin Manuel Miranda’s beloved hip-hop musical, although the Tony Award-winning founding father biopic…
San Antonio and Its Fire Union Enter Arbitration for New Labor Contract
Capping a five-year streetlight, the City of San Antonio and its fire union headed into arbitration on Monday to end their stalemate over a labor contract. A panel of arbitrators will work between now and December 17 to end a five-year impasse over firefighters’ pay and benefits. At the end of that period, both sides…
Catch a Screening of Whimsical Romantic Comedy Amélie at Poetic Republic Coffee Co. This Week
This fall, San Antonio bibliophiles got a new spot to hang in Southtown: Poetic Republic, a coffeehouse and bookstore on South Presa that opened in late August. In a move fitting for an espresso-scented nerd-haven such as this, Poetic Republic launched a Foreign Film Series in November with Laura Esquivel’s Como agua para chocolate. On Wednesday, the…
Get Your News Straight from the Horse’s Mouth at Texas Monthly Live This Wednesday
Why read the news in print or online when you can have it told to you in person? Texas Monthly has eschewed the web and the printed page alike for its new live series, where audiences can hear stories directly from the authors that wrote them. Now in its second season, Texas Monthly Live is…
Five Finger Death Punch Announces New Album, Tour with Stop in San Antonio
Fans of rock powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch now have something to add to their Christmas lists. The band announced Monday that its spring U.S. tour will include a stop at San Antonio’s AT&T Center on Monday, April 13. The four-time platinum group will be joined by Papa Roach, I Prevail and Ice Nine Kills.…
Parents of Kameron Prescott, Boy Slain by Bexar County Deputies, File Federal Lawsuit
The parents of Kameron Prescott — a 6 year old fatally shot by Bexar County deputies while they pursued a suspect — have filed a federal lawsuit against the county, Fox San Antonio reports. The complaint comes nearly two years after the deputies opened fire when a felon they were chasing ran into the family’s mobile…
San Antonio Man Tracked Girlfriend to Domestic Violence Shelter, Later Choked Her During Assault
A man is facing charges after he reportedly choked and assault his girlfriend last week. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by KSAT, Lawrence Okonkwo and his girlfriend were in a hotel room last Friday when he grabbed a rag to “forcefully” wipe the makeup off the woman’s face as she got ready for work.…
Man Kills Himself in Standoff with Police at Northeast San Antonio McDonald’s
A San Antonio man is dead after a standoff with police early Monday morning. Multiple news outlets are reporting that police responded to a McDonald’s near Interstate 35 and O’Connor Road around 12:30 a.m. A local man’s son alerted police that he may have been suicidal and tracked his location to the parking lot of…
Queercore Royalty Pansy Division Heading to San Antonio With Their Gay Punk Rock Vibes
Arguably the most commercially successful queercore band, San Francisco’s Pansy Division, is headed to the Alamo City on Friday, February 28, to make sure we all get, well, gayer. Formed in 1991, the group was started by singer-songwriter Jon Ginoli and bassist Chris Freeman. An amalgam of power-pop and punk, the band talked about LGBTQ…
H-E-B Donates Nearly 2,000 Thanksgiving Meals to the San Antonio Food Bank
The San Antonio Food Bank (SAFB) announced a shortage of about 2,000 turkeys for the Thanksgiving holidays last week. H-E-B has since donated nearly 2,000 H-E-B Meal Simple Thanksgiving meals — ready-to-heat meals that offer either ham or turkey, as well as sides — that will be distributed by the SAFB for the holiday. Each…
San Antonio BBQ Spot to Open inside Freight Gallery in 2020
Freight Gallery is bringing a new food tenant into its Southtown space, and yes, brisket will be involved. Brandon Peterson and Bandit BBQ will open their concept with breakfast and craft barbecue in early 2020. The space was previously inhabited by a second location of Kimura, which closed in July. The announcement was made Wednesday…
Leann Rimes Heading to Gruene Hall on Valentine’s Day Weekend
Vocalist Leann Rimes, best known for her ’90s country hits, is returning to Gruene Hall on Valentine’s Day weekend — Friday, February 14, and Saturday, February 15. Rimes took the No. 1 slot on the Top Country Albums chart in 1996 with her smash LP Blue, becoming one of the decade’s country-pop powerhouses. In subsequent years,…
Owner of San Antonio’s The Granary and Fontaine’s Files for Bankruptcy Liquidation
After closing both of his local eateries, San Antonio restaurateur Tim Rattray on Tuesday filed for bankruptcy liquidation for himself and his businesses. Rattray, the chef behind well-reviewed The Granary ’Cue & Brew and Fontaine’s Southern Diner & Bar, filed separate Chapter 7 petitions for himself and two businesses on Tuesday. The businesses filed under…
East Texas Chemical Explosion Occurred Less Than a Week After Trump Rescinded Plant Safety Protections
A blast at an East Texas chemical plant took place a week after the Trump administration rolled back safety rules meant to protect workers in such facilities and people living around them. The explosion, which occurred sometime before 1 a.m. Wednesday, injured two employees and a contractor at the TPC Group plant in Port Neches.…
John Leguizamo to Return to San Antonio for Encore Performance of Latin History for Morons
Not counting his role as a lispy megalonyx in the animated Ice Age franchise, actor and comedian John Leguizamo has reprised only one movie character in a sequel during his 35-year career — Aurelio from the 2017 action flick John Wick: Chapter 2. That’s surprising, since a common reaction to seeing John Leguizamo in a…
We Build the Wall’s Founder Bashes Priest and Nature Preserve as He Looks to Build South Texas Border Fence
Nonprofit group We Build the Wall, which aims to offer private help to build President Donald Trump’s border-spanning barrier, has shown up in South Texas. And, surprise, surprise, its brash ways are already pissing off locals. After WBTW last week announced it would clear land for a three-mile stretch of fence in Hidalgo County, founder…
TPR to Screen Holiday Classic The Thin Man at Santikos Bijou
There may be no film more festive than The Thin Man. Sure, there are more touching tales of the values of yuletide season, but how many of them feature William Powell shooting the ornaments off his Christmas tree while Myrna Loy looks on unimpressed in a fur coat? Chronicling a retired private detective and his…
Chevelle Returning to San Antonio to Rock the Aztec Theatre
Chevelle has forged a lasting career via a sound that combines nu-metal, prog and active rock. Formed in Illinois in 1995, the band has amassed a loyal fanbase over the course of eight albums. While the band has strived to create its own sonic identity, it hasn’t been able to escape comparisons to Tool — especially…
Hotel Emma to Celebrate the End of Prohibition with Repeal Day Party at Sternewirth
While many breweries and distilleries closed during the Prohibition Era, the Pearl stayed in business. During that time, Pearl CEO Emma Koehler kept employees busy making near beer, and offering dry cleaning and auto repair services. Fortunately, prohibition is over, but Hotel Emma is celebrating its namesake’s legacy and the repeal of the 18th Amendment at the…
Fans Suspicious of Potential Trade After DeMar DeRozan Clears His Instagram, Dejounte Murray Unfollows Spurs Account
Discoveries made during online sleuthing have Spurs fans worried the team’s roster will soon change. While fans have been heartbroken about string of losses San Antonio has faced as of late, many are now in panic mode after noticing DeMar DeRozan has cleared his Instagram of all posts. Why’s this relevant? He also cleared his…
The DoSeum Hosts Adults-Only ReDo Holiday Event
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, there are countless things to get excited about — not the least of which is The DoSeum’s upcoming ReDo holiday event. Offering a rare opportunity for you (and your friends, family, and/or coworkers) to take a recess from gift shopping, decompress from the madness, embrace the holiday spirit… and…
Franchise Cinnaholic Bringing Vegan Desserts to San Antonio Next Year
Cinnaholic, a gourmet cinnamon roll bakery known for its vegan sweets, is preparing to open its first location in the Alamo City. Husband-and-wife team Ben and Nicki Reedy expect to open the doors, bringing scratch-made products to Southtown, by mid-January. Located at 1812 S. Alamo, the new shop will offer Cinnaholic’s signature cinnamon rolls with…
Austin Duo Black Pumas Bringing Blues and Soul to Paper Tiger This Saturday
Austin’s bluesy, soul-rocking Black Pumas having been blowing the fuck up as of late. Composed of multi-instrumentalist and producer Adrian Quesada and singer-songwriter Eric Burton, the group only formed last year and has already landed a guest spot on Jimmy Kimmel Live. But there’s more reason to see them live than just being able to…
TxDOT is Using Corny Thanksgiving-Themed Messages on Its Road Signs Again to Get Texas Drivers to Slow Down
If the corny road signs are your favorite part of the holidays, you’re in luck. The Texas Department of Transportation is once again coming through with dad humor via its road sign messages. As it did last Thanksgiving week, TxDOT is displaying witticisms such as “Gobble Gobble, Go Easy on the Throttle” and “Feast Your…
Cured’s Chef Steve McHugh to Highlight ‘Cowboy Charc’ at the Briscoe Western Art Museum
Before it became an Instagrammable spread, charcuterie was a way of life for American cowboys and settlers. Chef Steve McHugh of Cured will highlight how those same techniques are used today during his class “The Art of Cowboy Charc” at the Briscoe Western Art Museum on Wednesday, December 4. A four-time James Beard Award finalist, McHugh will…
Country Singer-Songwriter Pat Green Heading to The Rustic This Weekend
Pat Green, the beloved country singer-songwriter, will swing through for a Friendsgiving evening. In addition to releasing both Call Me Lucky and Live Deluxe… Plus this year, he continues putting in the road work to remain a popular live act. Not a bad way to spend a Saturday night. Saturday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m., The…
Dance Off Your Thanksgiving Feast When Parker McCollum Takes Over Cowboys on Black Friday
Parker McCollum is a country-pop songwriter based in the “Live Music Capital of the World” just up Interstate 35. His music can be characterized in two words: country radio. In other words, he’s twangy but not too tangy for mainstream palates. For those enjoy such things, his appearance on this post-Thanksgiving bill might be a…
Get Into the Holiday Spirit with a Free Screening of Home Alone at Travis Park
The holidays are just around the corner, which means it’s time to revisit that cherished Christmas classic Home Alone. If you’re willing to bundle up the kids for an outdoor flick downtown, you can catch the ’90s hit in Travis Park right after H-E-B’s official Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Sounds like an unforgettable family night,…
Kawhi Leonard to Return to the AT&T Center When the Spurs Take on the Los Angeles Clippers
After being traded from the Spurs and leading the Raptors to their first title in Toronto, Kawhi Leonard’s health continues to be a topic of discussion in the NBA. The league recently fined Leonard’s latest team, the Los Angeles Clippers, $50,000 for statements “that were inconsistent with Leonard’s health.” The two-time Finals MVP and Defensive…
Celebrate 30 Years of When Harry Met Sally with Special Screenings at San Antonio Theaters
Forget Santa: this December it’s all about Sally. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the film that gave the world “I’ll have what she’s having!” — and to celebrate, classic rom com When Harry Met Sally is returning to theaters for two days of screenings in theaters across the country. The endlessly quotable film…
Democratic Presidential Candidate Michael Bloomberg Flooding Texas Airwaves With $3 Million in Ad Spending
If it seems you can’t get away from seeing Michael Bloomberg’s mug on your television, that’s because he’s spending a lot of money to make sure you known he’s joined the presidential race. On Monday, the former New York mayor launched a flurry of television spots in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, El Paso, Harlingen-Weslaco…
Smoke Shack BBQ Expected to Arrive at San Antonio Airport Soon
There’s another reason to arrive at the airport early. Smoke Shack is preparing to open a new location — with brews and barbecue — inside the San Antonio International Airport in 2020. Owner Chris Conger opened his original restaurant on Broadway in 2014, followed by neighborhood bar The Pigpen in late 2015. The airport eatery…
Celebrate Small Business Saturday with Hand Job, a New Arts Market in Leon Valley
There’s a shitload of local holiday markets to choose from this year, but none has a name like this. Maker’s market Hand Job will make its debut on Saturday, November 30, at the Leon Valley Community Center. Attention-grabbing double entendres aside, however, there’s real meaning to its moniker. Hand Job organizer Ellice Sanchez curated a…
Satanic Temple of San Antonio Concert Will Benefit Homeless LGBTQ+ Youth
The Satanic Temple of San Antonio will hold a benefit concert in San Marcos on Saturday, December 14, for Thrive Youth Center, which assists homeless LGBTQ+ youth in the Alamo City. Black-metal outfit Wintermist, alternative-metal act Send Help and experimental metal dudes Melencholia are all in the lineup. An un-baptism ceremony is also included as part of…
Lords of Acid Want To Make Acid Great Again When They Play San Antonio in March
Belgian-American industrial-dance group Lords of Acid is bringing its MAGA tour to Paper Tiger on Sunday, March 22. Oh, and before you think the Lords have taken an unfortunate stand on U.S. politics, that acronym stands for “Make Acid Great Again.” Carving out a niche in electronic and dance music with overtly sexual lyrics and…
Grab Some Artsy Fartsy Holiday Gifts at the 3rd Annual Museum Store Sunday in San Antonio
Between Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, day-of-the-week themed holiday shopping discounts sure have proliferated. Art institutions across the nation have decided to get a piece of the action with Museum Store Sunday, which this weekend will mark its third year. In San Antonio, four museums are offering Museum Store Sunday discounts: the…
San Antonio Tattoo Studio Giving Free, Discounted Ink as Part of Toy Drive
Locals looking to give back to the community can do so, and get some ink in the process. The Platinum Tattoos & Body Piercing location at Evers Road and Loop 410 is holding a Toy4Tats promotion where customers are encouraged to donate new, unopened toys worth at least $20 before tax. Toys collected will be given…
Reagan HS Band, Dancers Make Appearance on the Today Show Ahead of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Ahead of its participation in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, San Antonio’s Reagan High School marching band got even more national attention. The band and dancers from the North East ISD school stopped by the Today show on Monday morning, performing tunes while the lineup of hosts sat at the roundtable. The segment also included…
San Antonio Man Arrested After Posing as Firefighter Under the Direction of ‘Senator’ Greg Brockhouse
A local man is facing charges after posing as a firefighter under the supposed direction of former city councilman Greg Brockhouse. All because he wanted to feel important, authorities allege. According to a KSAT report, Tom Calucci, police captain at the University of Texas at San Antonio, said a man showed up to the campus…
Fontaine’s Southern Diner & Bar Has Closed
Southern-inspired diner Fontaine’s has officially closed its doors. Fontaine’s owner and chef Tim Rattray, who opened the restaurant in June, confirmed the restaurant’s closure on Tuesday. The news comes just weeks after Rattray’s announcement to close his other restaurant, The Granary at the Pearl, on Nov. 30. Fontaine’s specialized in plates like the country ham…
Texas Republicans Accidentally Email Strategy Doc to Democrats That States Worry Over Trump’s ‘Polarizing Nature’
A document outlining the Texas Republican Party’s 2020 electoral strategy was emailed Monday to some unintended recipients, the Dallas Morning News reports. Those recipients? Members of the Texas Democratic Party. The Texas GOP’s document touches on concerns that the “polarizing nature” of President Trump may keep some Republicans from turning up in the general election,…
LeBron James, Danny Green and the Los Angeles Lakers Went to Mi Tierra After Beating the Spurs Monday Night
After handing the Spurs another loss Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers did what many San Antonians do for a celebratory late-night meal: hit up Mi Tierra. A video posted by Twitter user @Ooh_Rhiann early Tuesday morning shows members of the LA team walking through the restaurant’s foyer and bakery and exiting to Market Square.…
Nine Ways to Spend Black Friday in San Antonio that Don’t Involve Getting Trampled at the Mall
Not everyone is starry-eyed at the idea of Black Friday deals and the stampedes that come along with them. For anyone loath to brave the hordes of ravenous shoppers on Friday, we’ve rounded up nine alternative ways to spend the day. Theater San Antonio’s local theaters have already launched this year’s Christmas-themed programming, most of…
Ex-Workers Say Landlord at San Antonio’s Lackland AFB and Other Military Bases Faked Maintenance Records
Military landlord Balfour Beatty Communities falsified maintenance records for housing on bases including San Antonio’s Lackland AFB, according to a Reuters report. The manipulated reports gave the false impression that the U.K.-based company was meeting maintenance requirements, in turn helping officials reap millions in bonuses, according to the story. Reuters spoke to ex-employees including Stacy…
Theatergoers Can Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner and a Movie at Alamo Drafthouse on Thursday
Oven on the fritz right before the holiday? Alamo Drafthouse has got you, fam. With any movie ticket purchase made for Thursday, November 28 at local Drafthouse theaters, you can add a special Thanksgiving dinner for $20. The meal includes herb roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes with sage gravy, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, a…
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry Says Trump Is God’s ‘Chosen One’
Texans are used to former governor Rick Perry engaging in magical thinking, as he’s done with climate change, how Instragram works and his own electability as president. Now, Perry — the Trump White House’s outgoing energy secretary — appears sold on the idea that the Almighty stepped in to ordain that his boss be elected…
Latinx Professors at UT Release Report Demanding Equal Pay and Opportunities at the School
A committee of Latinx professors at the University of Texas at Austin is demanding that the school address what they say is a glaring disparity between their pay and that of Anglo counterparts. On Friday, eight full-time UT faculty members presented a study called the Hispanic Equity Report, which they said shows wide gaps in…
San Antonio Coffee & Cordials Festival Returns to Hemisfair This December
The second annual San Antonio Coffee & Cordials Festival is teaming up with Hemisfair on Saturday, December 14 to bring holiday sweets, treats and all things coffee to downtown San Antonio. The festival is free to attend, but a $22 VIP ticket allows for early entry, access to cocktails and unlimited coffee samples. According to…
Ballet San Antonio to Take Over the Tobin Center with Annual Rendition of The Nutcracker
Ballet San Antonio’s back with a beloved Christmas favorite, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Even the least-cultured among us will recognize the ballet’s musical selections about sugar plums, snowflakes and princes, which will be played live by the San Antonio Symphony. Joining forces with Ballet SA’s professional corps of dancers is a cast of San…
John Cleese’s San Antonio Appearance Has Been Cancelled
We’ve got bad news for all of San Antonio’s Monty Python fans: the inimitable John Cleese has canceled his upcoming show in the Alamo City. According to a short statement from the Aztec Theatre, the show cancellation is “due to unforeseen circumstances.” Admittedly, that’s a bit cryptic, but we doubt Cleese is backing out due…
Christkindlmarkt Returns to New Braunfels for a German-Style Holiday Market, Celebration at Schlitterbahn Resort
Although this year’s Wurstfest grounds were marred by a fire, New Braunfels remains a hotspot for German-style celebrations. Texans near and far will be able to inaugurate the holiday season at the annual Christkindlmarkt, which will transform the Bavarian Halle at Schlitterbahn’s resort into a Bavarian-inspired wintry wonderland. The annual open-air market will feature over…
San Antonio Man Reportedly Beat Wife Because He Was Upset They Left Bar Early
A San Antonio man is facing charges after beating his wife so badly that she could be left blind. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by KSAT, Ruben Ortiz and his wife were out drinking at a bar on November 10 when they began to argue. At one point during the quarrel, the woman told…
San Antonio Man Struck By Wrong-Way Driver, Killed While Crossing Street to Taco Truck on South Side
A local man is dead after being stuck by a vehicle early Sunday morning. Police said Victor Mancha was leaving the R&J Saloon just after 2 a.m. Sunday when he and two other individuals decided to order from a taco truck across the street. A wrong-way driver heading north in a southbound lane on South…
Hed P.E Returns to San Antonio to Fill The Rock Box with Nu-Metal Sounds
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San Antonio Artist ‘Dingy Dave’ Unveils Lil’ Orlock Nosferatu Toy Just in Time for Gift Shopping Season
Got a vampire-loving boo? Then we’ve got the holiday gift for you. Local artist and lover of all things spooky David “Dingy Dave” Prieto has decided to enter the toy-making fray with his take on silent film icon Count Orlok of Nosferatu fame. The 6 3/4-inch Lil’ Orlock: The Insufferable One vinyl figure is all…
Reagan HS Band to Represent San Antonio, All of Texas During Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will include a bit of Texas this year. Reagan High School’s marching band will represent both Alamo City and the whole state by performing in the nationally televised parade. Band director Dan Morrison last year applied for the band to be featured. “It’s kind of surreal that it’s finally here,” Morrison…
Judge Stops San Antonio’s Paid Sick Leave Ordinance From Going Into Effect
Once again, a lawsuit has halted San Antonio’s paid sick leave ordinance. State District Judge Peter Sakai on Friday morning stopped the rule from taking effect on December 1 while he deliberates whether it violates state law, the Texas Tribune reports. City council approved the latest version of the ordinance in October, but business groups…
Man Reportedly Raped Two Teen Girls at San Antonio Motel While His Parents Were in the Room
Three people have been arrested after a teen girl told police that a man raped her while his father and stepmother were in the room. According to a KSAT report, a 15-year-old girl told Balcones Heights police that she and a friend, also underage, were staying with Jared Jauregui at the Siesta Motel on Fredericksburg…
Intocable Bringing Tejano, Norteño Sounds to the Majestic Theatre
The popular Tejano/Norteño band is bringing its show to the Majestic for a pre-Thanksgiving bash. Among Intocable’s notable successes was playing at halftime for a 2011 Cowboys-Redskins game. You can use your imagination about today’s NFL to consider whether the band would be offered that gig now. $39.50-$149.50, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 8:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre,…
Sunset Station’s Owners Are Rebranding It as The Espee and Promising Big Renovations
The owners of Historic Sunset Station are giving the downtown entertainment complex a rebrand and facelift. East Commerce Realty LLC. announced Friday that the site is now The Espee, named for the Southern Pacific Railroad, commonly referred to as “the SP” and spelled “Espee” by train enthusiasts. The grounds once served as a main stopping point…
Boston’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar Franchise Announces San Antonio Expansion
Boston’s — a popular pizza restaurant and sports bar chain — has announced plans to expand its Texas footprint over the next 10 years, with upwards of 40 new restaurant locations in San Antonio, Houston and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The company plans to partner with franchisees to open three new San Antonio restaurants within…
A Naughty Elf Premieres at The Public: Elf The Musical Is a Holiday Spectacle for the Whole Family
The Broadway adaptation of the modern holiday classic Elf made a scintillating regional premiere at the Public Theatre of San Antonio on Thursday. The musical retained the uniquely awkward appeal of the 2003 Will Ferrell film, telling the story of Buddy, an orphan raised by Santa’s elves who realizes he’s human and travels to New…
San Marcos Band This Will Destroy You Coming Down to San Antonio for Paper Tiger Show
Pushing the genre of post-rock into progressively stranger territories, This Will Destroy You formed in 2005 in San Marcos of all places. At first listen, fans of ethereal instrumental music might be inclined to write off TWDY as a clone of Explosions in the Sky — a fellow Texan post-rock outfit that got its start…
Master Craftsman: Getting to Know Victor Salas, the San Antonio Artisan Behind Forged Oaks
In 1987, Victor Salas’ father’s business, ARTchitectural Interiors, was tapped to build hand-carved chairs, a table and throne for the record-setting mass Pope John Paul II delivered to a crowd of 350,000 in San Antonio. When it came time to deliver the custom-crafted throne, the Salas family opted for a slightly eccentric, labor-intensive option. After…
Texas Legend Willie Nelson to Play Two Nights at San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre
Willie Nelson really doesn’t need much of an introduction. As a pioneer of outlaw country, 86-year-old Nelson is a living legend and one of the Lone Star State’s most revered singer-songwriters. $49.50 – $99.50, Monday, Nov. 25 and Tuesday, Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., (210) 226-5700, majesticempire.com. Get our top…
Five Local Gift Ideas for San Antonio Music Lovers on Your List
It can be daunting to shop for anyone, but music lovers can be especially tough. After all, how are you going to know what new releases they already have in their collection or what up-and-coming bands they’re already soured on. Here are five can’t-miss ideas that avoid both of those traps. And, best of all,…
R&B Veteran Lyfe Jennings Tours For Final Album 777
If you’re interested in catching the R&B and soul singer-songwriter Lyfe Jennings close up, this could be your last chance. Jennings is headed to the Aztec Theatre Saturday, March 28, in support of the newly released album 777, which he’s said will be his last. Over a 15-year career, the veteran performer has amassed seven LPs, which…
San Antonio City Council Aides Threaten Lawsuit Over Pay Issues
Angered by a pay disparity with San Antonio’s other municipal workers, a group of city council aides is threatening to sue the city over what they call a breach of federal labor law. In an October 29 letter to the city, labor attorney Javier Espinoza said a group of aides who are opting to remain anonymous…
Gold Standard: San Antonio-Based Negamidas Pins Its Hopes on Customers Connecting to Classic and Obscure Movie References
Film has always been a big part of life for San Antonio native and business owner Gilly Mullenfeld. “I grew up with a mom who was really into movies,” she said. “I would stay up late with her watching classic monster movies and The Twilight Zone.” When Gilly met her future husband John on MySpace…
Singer-Songwriters Jeff Glatz, Melissa Ludwig and Chris Taylor Will Perform at 502 Bar to Celebrate New Releases
Singer-songwriters Jeff Glatz, Melissa Ludwig and Chris Taylor are teaming up to promote a trio of individually released albums with a Friday, December 13, performance at 502 Bar. Glatz, former frontman for the band Peacefield, has gone solo on his latest release, the electric guitar-driven Disappear, which he describes as a “collection of love songs…
Laredo-Based Vegan Restaurant Opens Location in West Side San Antonio
Marla Restaurant, a Laredo-born vegan spot best known for its brunch, has opened its first San Antonio location at 510 Enrique M. Barrera Pkwy. #101. Like its original location, the restaurant will offer vegan-friendly dishes like the quinoa sunrise bowl as well as gluten-free pancakes and waffles. The restaurant menu will also feature classic Mexican eats…
San Antonio’s Castro Twins Keep the Beard Jokes Going During Impeachment Hearing
Los Hermanos Castro just can’t leave the beard quips alone. After U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, joked during Tuesday’s impeachment hearing that his identical twin — presidential hopeful Julián Castro — “made” him grow his beard, the Democratic candidate fired back a worthy burn on Twitter. “Let’s be clear — if I knew it’d look like that…
San Antonio BBQ Food Truck is Launching New Restaurant at Rivercenter
Most locals don’t venture to the Shops at Rivercenter (or Rivercenter Mall if you’re old-school) outside of the holiday season, but there’s a new spot that promises to give us a new reason to visit. The Hot Box, which launched its food truck at Edwards Ridge Distillery this summer, is preparing to open its brick-and-mortar restaurant inside…
Painting with Sound: Art Hernandez’s Ruckus Audio Pedals Builds Effects Prized By San Antonio Guitar Gurus
“My pedalboard is my paint pallet — my color pallet,” explained Two Tons of Steel guitarist Will Owen Gage. “This is what I’m using to paint my pictures.” Gage and blues guitar hotshot Ruben V are among the local musicians who have enlisted local electronics whiz Artorius “Art” Hernandez to help color their sounds. Both…
Gregg Popovich Once Took the Spurs to a Park in Sacramento to Rip Them a New One for Losing to the Kings
The San Antonio Spurs are on a losing streak — the team’s longest since Gregg Popovich’s inaugural season as head coach in 1996. Though fans can only hypothesize how the fiery coach is dealing with the series of losses, a recent article from The Athletic gives a glimpse of just how angry he can get. While…
Inner City Greens: Interstellar Farm’s Organic Microgreens are Finding Their Way Onto San Antonio Tables
With 12 years of organic farming under his belt, Chris Babis launched Interstellar Farm in January, growing a small-but-mighty product inside a near-downtown warehouse. Using high-efficiency LED grow lights inside urban food hub Local Sprout, Babis raises nutrient-dense, non-GMO microgreens that are fast developing a local following. Since he started the business, they’ve become a…
Three Suspects Found with Estimated $60,000 Worth of Meth at H-E-B in Karnes County
Three people were arrested Wednesday after authorities with the Karnes County Sheriff’s Office busted them with more than a pound of meth in an H-E-B parking lot. Authorities from the Karnes County Sheriff’s Office, ATF and Homeland Security were investigating the trio, who haven’t been identified due to the ongoing investigation. Authorities caught them in an…
Presa House Gallery Hosting Queers to the Front Event Featuring Activist Maja Hagedorn, Indie-tronica Artist Beth Munroe
Danish queer activist Maja Hagedorn has taken her show on the road. While a U.S. tour to promote a booking agency sounds like more of the same on the face of it, Hagedorn’s here to show us that Queers to the Front (QTTF) is in a niche of its own. According to its Facebook page,…
Las Nuevas Tamaleras Returns for Its Annual Holiday Performance
It’s almost December, and that means one thing — it’s time for the tamalada, y’all! Back in 1993, Alicia Mena immortalized San Antonio’s favorite holiday tradition in Las Nuevas Tamaleras, a one-act comedy about three Mexican-American women who dive headfirst into tamale-making. The catch? This is their very first time! Las Nuevas Tamaleras has become…
As Government Prepares to Seize More Land for a Border Wall, Some Texas Landowners Prepare to Fight
EL PASO — When David Acevedo attended a meeting with officials from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers in Webb County last month, he thought he would come away with more information about the Trump administration’s border security plans. But Acevedo, whose family owns 180 acres of land near the Rio Grande in south Laredo,…
Shown the Door: Alazan-Apache Courts Residents Facing Eviction Say They’re Being Targeted
Fighting an eviction, Kayla Miranda has learned, takes commitment. The single mother of four is challenging an attempt by the San Antonio Housing Authority, or SAHA, to remove her from her Alazan-Apache Courts apartment, a “three-bedroom” the size of studios in some of the newer, city-subsidized downtown developments. Her life is stressful enough as she…
San Antonio Favorite Piñata Protest Comes Back Home for Amp Room Show
San Antonio’s Piñata Protest has been carving out its name on a national level via a unique amalgam that matches punk with conjunto and Tejano. Touring with huge acts like Sepultura and Brujeria hasn’t exactly hurt either. Psychobilly act Phantom Rockers round out the bill. $10, Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 p.m., Amp Room, 2407 N.…
The Classic Theatre of San Antonio Brings Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley to the Stage This Holiday Season
It is a universally acknowledged truth that a holiday season without Jane Austen is barely a holiday season at all. But who would have thought that a satisfying yarn could be spun about Mary, the most boring of the Bennet sisters from Austen’s Pride & Prejudice? Set two years after the events of the novel,…
Bihl Haus Arts to Host Reading Featuring Work of Veterans Using Poetry to Deal with PTSD, Depression
Earlier this month, Bihl Haus Arts opened the exhibition “Beyond Service,” a collection of new work created by veterans, many of whom took part in its “Forward, Arts!” program, which provides an outlet for vets suffering from depression and PTSD. Participating artist Mario Lopez organized “Beyond Service” with help from the Wounded Warrior Project, showcasing…
The Spurs Will Once Again Take on LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers
Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a late-game surge from point guard Dejounte Murray to hand the Spurs their first loss at the AT&T Center this season. LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 46 points, 22 rebounds and 15 assists to lead the Lakers against a Spurs squad that stumbled in the…
Bedroom Pop Goddess Japanese Breakfast Returns to San Antonio for a Free Show
Lo-fi bedroom pop performer Japanese Breakfast is returning to San Antonio for a free show at Paper Tiger on Thursday, December 12. From playing bars and clubs to landing on festival stages like ACL last year, Japanese Breakfast has had a steady come-up in the music world. And for good reason. The Korean-American singer-songwriter’s beautiful…
Sabor CocinaBar Reopens Inside Former Tribeca 212 Space
Sabor CocinaBar, a Mexican restaurant that previously operated at The Yard in Olmos Park, reopened Wednesday in a new location. The restaurant, located at 4331 McCullough Ave., will serve the same tacos, cocktails, and brunch options as their previous space. The building previously housed Italian restaurant Tribeca 212. Sabor is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.,…
Republican Former Texas Speaker Joe Straus Urges Supreme Court to Protect LGBTQ+ People From Job Discrimination
San Antonio’s Joe Straus, a Republican former speaker of the Texas House, published an open letter Tuesday asking the U.S. Supreme Court to shield LGBTQ+ people from workplace discrimination. The nation’s top court is currently considering three cases that would decide whether the 1964 Civil Rights Act should extend to people LGBTQ+ people, protecting them…
The Patio Southtown Now Closed But Expected to Relocate
The Patio Southtown has closed its doors. But don’t expect the near-downtown drinking spot to be closed permanently. Owner James Avery told the Express-News that a Houston-based company now controls the building and land where The Patio Southtown operates. Not satisfied with the terms of a new lease agreement, Avery decided to opt out of…
Good Gifting: Reduce Corporate Consumption and Support Local Artists By Shopping San Antonio’s Holiday Markets
Big corporations are already desperately vying for consumers’ holiday dollars, but each year it’s less and less appealing to keep lining billionaires’ pockets. Fortunately, it’s not difficult to find meaningful, locally and ethically produced gifts, so you can feel good while you spend your hard-earned holiday cash. A bevy of local markets highlight the Alamo…
Chicana Author Carmen Tafolla Headed to The DoSeum Right After Thanksgiving for Reading and Book Signing
Turns out legendary Chicana poet Carmen Tafolla is also an accomplished author of children’s books. Tafolla — who has served as Poet Laureate both for San Antonio and the state of Texas this decade — has six entries in the children’s literature genre, from Baby Coyote and the Old Woman to the upcoming Fiesta Babies.…
Safe Space: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Delivers an Affable Look at Mr. Rogers’ Impact
In his 1998 profile of beloved children’s TV personality Fred Rogers, journalist Tom Junod wrote that “there was an energy to him … a fearlessness, an unashamed insistence on intimacy.” In A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, which is based on Junod’s article, director Marielle Heller (Can You Ever Forgive Me?) and co-writers Micah Fitzerman-Blue…
Fight at North Star Mall Between Groups of Teen Boys Ends in Double Stabbing
Less than 48 hours after a woman was robbed after finding a man in her backseat in the parking lot of North Star Mall, the San Antonio shopping hotspot is once again making headlines. According to multiple reports, two teens were injured during a fight that broke out at the mall Tuesday night. Police responded…
San Antonio Food Bank Says There’s Not Enough Turkeys to Feed Families at Thanksgiving
The San Antonio Food Bank (SAFB) provides Thanksgiving dinner to many local families each year. However, due to a shortage in donations, there could be thousands of households without a turkey on the table this year. The SAFB stated that the organization was nearly 2,000 turkeys — roughly 10,000 meals — short of being able…
Texas Highways Are Actually Really Terrible, According to New Study
The Lone Star State may have more miles of highway than any other state, but that doesn’t mean they’re in good condition. Indeed, a new study suggests they’re actually pretty lousy. In a comparison of road conditions in all 50 states, Texas ranked the 17th worst in the U.S., according to research from consumer news…
Blue Man Group Drumming It Up All Weekend at the Majestic Theatre for ‘Speechless’ Tour
Think Blue Man Group went the way of its ’90s percussive theater counterpart Stomp? Then think again. Not content to remain a punchline from season two of Arrested Development, the mute, cobalt-hued percussionists have created a whole new show to wow fans of their trademark paint-splattering, fourth wall-breaking theatrical performances. The show features all new…
10 Locally Produced Gifts for San Antonio Foodies
The holidays are all about indulgence, which makes them the perfect time for food gifts, or gifts inspired by food. Here’s a sampling of locally sourced items — many great for stocking stuffers — that will delight the foodie on your list. Teaness Single-Origin Matcha Chemicals don’t belong in your teacup. San Antonio-based Teaness specializes in single-origin matcha, an…
‘Always Home for Me’: San Antonio Still Loves Tony Parker, and the Former Spurs Point Guard is Loving It Right Back
San Antonio couldn’t have been any more all-in about celebrating Tony Parker Day. Inside Dillard’s North Star Mall store, a group of Spurs loyalists gathered on November 9 and listened intently as Parker recounted his unlikely journey from France to the NBA. The event was part of Parker’s duties as a brand ambassador for watch…
Homegrown: Think You Know All the Benefits of Buying Local? Here are a Few You May Have Missed, San Antonio
As we head into the holiday season, the Current’s annual Buy Local issue aims to highlight local makers and artisans and provide gift ideas that can keep your hard-earned dollars in the Alamo City. The familiar refrain from shop-local advocates is that there’s a civic benefit to helping out local entrepreneurs — namely that the dollars we…
Reality Bites: Comedian Lewis Black’s Had Enough of Selfish, Immature Politicians Running the Country
Comedian, actor and author Lewis Black finds it remarkable how the United States has ended up in a place where people are “living in two different realities.” He is, of course, alluding to the impeachment inquiry faced by President Donald Trump and how the average American — depending on their political affiliation — regards it. With…
Month-Long Run of Elf The Musical Kicks Off at the Public Theater of San Antonio This Week
Get ready to scream — or in this case sing — “Santa’s coming? I know him! I know him!” as The Public Theater hosts a month-long run of Elf The Musical. Based on the 2003 Will Ferrell film, the musical follows Buddy the Elf, played by James Welch, who goes on a quest into the…
Broadway Musical Once Coming to Life with Lots of Singing During Tobin Center Performance Wednesday Night
When it comes to Broadway musicals, Once is more subdued love story than neon-bedecked spectacle. Adapted from the 2007 film of the same name, it weaves a simple tale about two people who come together by chance and discover their identities through music. Characterized by heartfelt songs and strong performances, Once may be the perfect…
