On her 25th birthday, Maria Mayela Rocha was finishing her typical work day, cleaning houses and babysitting with her mother in San Antonio, when her uncle called. “Mayela, prende la tele!” he said. She turned on the TV to see President Barack Obama had signed an executive order called “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals,” or…
Nestled in the bosom of the North St. Mary’s musical corridor and catty-cornered to Limelight lies Jandro’s Garden Patio, an unsuspecting bar/venue that always seems pretty quiet (in a chill, laid-back way), even on poppin’ Friday and Saturday nights. The joint is home to the The Blah Poetry Spot, a collaborative dedicated to “develop, and…
Carried forward by Dane Rousay’s intricate drum chops (practically a movement all in their own), Freebiez, manage to blend experimental indie, garage rock with noise and sometimes collapsing time signatures all while retaining a hint of poppiness. It’s fucking weird, but not so esoteric as to sound daunting to a non-experimental music listener. With Joseph…
Billed as the offical “Band Merch Market” for the San Antonio Music Showcase, Hi-Tones will be a sort of one-stop-shop where show-goers can expect to pick up a number of assorted T-shirts, stickers and other miscellaneous merchandise from bands like Verisimilitude, Bright Like The Sun, and Levees, and other bands playing the showcases. On top…
Much like how hip-hop shows are a regular occurrence at Paper Tiger, the hardcore community has made a home in the venue, especially back in its White Rabbit glory days. From bands like Dillinger Escape Plan who rolled through at the end of year or Christian-hardcore dudes For Today who made their way to town…
If you’ve been hitting the St. Mary’s Strip for shows over the last couple of years, you know that on any given weekend (and sometimes weeknights) there’s bound to be a party happening or show with a band or artist tearing it up at any number of bars and venues that line the live music…
Are you into some clean production and smooth-ass beats? Say no more, the lo-fi lineup at Paper Tiger’s Courtyard has got you covered. Featuring skilled producers like Jknodic, Diego Bernal, and Ernest Gonzales, this venue is bound to bump some silky beats. While lo-fi hip-hop spread its roots from early East Coast rappers and producers…
Located off N. St. Mary’s, The Squeezebox is aptly named for its ability to churn out some of the best tunes in San Antonio. With either a cocktail or a cerveza in hand (or both, who’s stopping you?), you too can get down to the September 30 lineup slated to perform during this year’s San…
There’s something about a singer-songwriter spiel that — when done — can strike a resonating chord in the human soul. On September 30, Cullum’s Attagirl will welcome a host of artists are slated to showcase their songwriting chops, including Ila Minori, Jared Putnam, Los de Esta Noche, and This is Where Two Oceans Meet. With…
Originating in the mid-1960s with British and American musicians, psychedelic rock is meant to enhance the perception-altering experiences of hallucinogenic drugs — namely, LSD. While having out-of-body moments may be a fun way to pass the time, you don’t need to be on drugs to appreciate True Indigo’s whimsical overtones and fuzzy guitars. Their slow-burn…
Probably one of the most stacked hip-hop shows San Antonio’s seen in a minute, The Korova is hosting a benefit concert for Hurricane Harvey relief with some of the most recognized names in the hip-hop community including Brother Ali, Slug from Atmosphere, and Immortal Technique to name a few. On September 1, Immortal Technique said…
For those interested in a showcase of some of San Antonio’s more traditional baby-making music, La Roca Cantina will host the soul, R&B and funk portion of the San Antonio Music Showcase. Located just off of north Alamo at 416 8th St., the 100-person max, 100-year-old bar serves up $7 house cocktails and a posh,…
In what is just one more awesome opportunity to enjoy stellar live music on a night that is particularly jam-packed with options in SA, Wolverton Home Concerts will host an Austin invasion of a bill. From the experimental sounds of avant-garde composer/songwriter More Eaze (who will play a rare set of acoustic guitar-based songs) to…
You can listen to the four recorded efforts (three LPs and the EP that started it all) from Warpaint to get a taste of the Los Angeles four-piece’s brooding, artful, and gently psychedelic brand of indie rock. But, this really is one of those bands that you have to experience live in order to truly…
Remember that one time Guy Fieri was lurking eating and filming his way through Downtown San Antonio this June and made a stop at newly opened La Panaderia? Well, you’ll be able to see the exact moment in time when he realizes the pan dulce IS Flavor Town this weekend. The episode, titled “A Passport…
After closing its doors in early August and later announcing a new owner, Tucker’s Kozy Korner will reopen this Friday. The storied 70-year-old establishment is now managed by Jeret Peña of The Boulevardier Group. For its reopening bash, a $5 cover will benefit the San Antonio AIDS Foundation and include pork tacos from the whole…
Attention, San Antonio! Those stellar sweets you saw all over Instagram are coming back for a limited time for your taste buds and news feed to enjoy. Panifico Bake Shop will feature its famous uniconchas, unicorn donuts and galaxy donuts for a special Fantasy Weekend from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1. This will be your…
If you are looking for a cheap place to grab a drink and play or watch a game with friends, Stout House has you covered. Located off of 1604 at Bandera Road just outside of Helotes, the bar doesn’t get too busy during their discounted time, which makes it the perfect place to grab a…
In the month since white supremacist protesters clogged Charlottesville streets, leaving one woman dead and dozens injured, cities across Texas have retired a a remarkable number of statues memorializing Confederate soldiers. In Dallas Thursday, city contractors took down a statue of Robert E. Lee atop a horse. In Austin, University of Texas okay-ed the removal…
Combining elements of that early-aughts indie sound like with the attitude of ’70s punk, Gainsville, Florida’s Against Me! has been making waves in punk rock since the late ’90s. Fronted by Laura Jane Grace, who came out as transgender in 2012, the band tackles a number of issues directed at their own community like prejudice…
A Houston toxic waste site has reported three highly-dangerous chemical spills — brought on by Hurricane Harvey’s torrential rains — to the U.S. government. The 17-acre U.S. Oil Recovery site in East Houston (technically in the town of Pasadena) has been a federal Superfund waste cleanup site since 2011. In 2009, local investigators discovered that…
Plan your travels accordingly, or be ready to sit in traffic this week, San Antonio. While the closure will only be overnight, that’s not to say you won’t run into any delays or altered routes. Eastbound lanes of Highway 90 between Loop 1604 and Loop 410 will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. to 6…
Don’t walk, run if you’re a major Monster Jam fan. Tickets went on sale at 10 a.m. for the annual appearance of famous trucks like The Gravedigger, Avenger and Double Trouble in the Alamo City. The biggest and baddest monster trucks will be in town for San Antonio’s favorite form of family bonding (just kidding,…
A science teacher at Churchill High School appeared on the famous late-afternoon game show that is Wheel of Fortune, and even got to walk away with some big winnings. Although Kyle Kellogg didn’t take home the big prize, his time on the show did allow him to win $10,600. Not bad. Playing as part of…
The quintessential bar food — savory, unctuous and just sweet enough — exists and it’s making a comeback. Yep, the pan dulce burger will make a cameo at Faust on Sunday, October 1. From 4 to 10 p.m., chef J.C. Rodriguez (Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery) will pop-up at Faust Tavern for a night of…
As any diehard blues fan will tell you, there are really two distinct strains of what is arguably the most authentic American music style: the pure blues, from practitioners who follow (more or less) strictly in the footsteps of folks like Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, and Blind Willie McTell, and then all of the music…
Jazz, all too often written off by casual music listeners as boring, probably owing to a lack of patience or a lame experience with the soft/mellow jazz subgenre, is the most adventurous, spontaneous form of music we’ve got. Though perhaps under-discussed, jazz, for me, is also capable of being the most psychedelic genre in the…
Chef Cooperative, formed to help local farmers through quarterly pop-ups, is heading to Victoria again. Much like when Hurricane Harvey ravaged the area and the group traveled south to help fellow member chef James Canter, the group of chefs will head to Victoria this Sunday for V is for Victoria, a family-style multi-course meal. The…
Hailing from Ciudad Satélite, Mexico, Café Tacvba found early success with the 1992 release of their eponymous debut album. Twenty-five years later, the group’s sound has ranged from bolero and funk to electronica, punk and hip hop, though they’re most known for their alternative rock style. On their latest album Jei Beibi, the band’s first…
If you’re gonna have a real, down-home, country music showcase, you’d be pretty damn hard-pressed to find a more ideal venue than a place with the words “yard,” “beer,” and “garden” all in its name. And, as it turns out, this cozy yet rather expansive spot, with tons of great outdoor space (and play space…
Perhaps when our readers think of acts in the ska and/or reggae genre, they believe they are thinking of genres that are properly placed in the past, having outlived their vitality and the heat of their cultural moment. While it’s true that it has never been easy to make truly original-sounding ska or reggae, those…
Less than a week after a 27-year-woman reported she had been raped while jogging in Phil Hardberger Park, more than 200 people gathered in the north side park’s indoor classroom to learn self-defense. “My hope is to create a crowd of very, very dangerous people so that any predator will think twice about coming back…
You might cringe every time Despacito comes on the radio, but we’ll blame that on Justin Bieber. But Luis Fonsi, the true star of the song behind the most-watched video of all time on YouTube, will more than make up for the Biebs’ attempt to sing in Spanish after you hear this. While in San…
Inmates who were relocated as a result of Hurricane Harvey will once again be transferred after a judge ruled that they, like 1,000 prisoners before them, should not be subject to the grueling Texas heat without air conditioning while in prison. Judge Keith Ellison ruled back in July that “heat-sensitive” prisoners housed in the Wallace…
Ila Minori, the new project from the former lead singer of Ledaswan, who some may remember was a swell local alt-rock band during the late aughts, will celebrate the release of its debut album on Thursday night. Crafted over the past few years, at least in part on sojourns to Europe and the northeast, Traveling…
Earlier this month, Fader published a list of the 100 best songs about sex. Subtlety wasn’t a virtue, as Tear Da Club Up Thugs’ “Slob on My Knob” clocked in at No. 5, while Snoop’s “Sexual Eruption” was the top Dogg. These tunes are about sex, sure, but they’re far from sexy. That probably explains…
You either love him or hate him, so if you love Bill Maher, good news for you. The political satirist will perform at the Majestic Theatre on January 20, 2018. Tickets begin at $35 and can be purchased at the Majestic box office, ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000. The online presale begins Wednesday at…
While these weekly music picks are here for us to let our readers know (or remind them) of what these bands sound like, sometimes we get lost in trying to describe the sounds of these bands more than communicating how we feel when we listen to them. With Lee Fields & The Expressions, let us…
A beluga whale was born Sunday afternoon at San Antonio’s very own SeaWorld. The 125-pound baby is dark gray in appearance for but will turn more white as it ages toward maturity in roughly five years. Park veterinarians and animal care staff monitored the mother, named Crissy, as she gave birth around 12:34 p.m. There…
Olmos Park is caffeinated once again. After the abrupt shuttering of Olmos Perk in June (for not paying their rent to the tune of more than $13,000), Eaton Sweet Coffee Bar has moved into that vacated space. Owned by Erin and Tres Eaton, the shop is a 2.0 version of their original Eaton Sweet Bakery,…
Taquerias are plenty in San Antonio, but those serving quality carnitas aren’t as ubiquitous as we’d like. Enter Taqueria Lonja. Carnitas Lonja’s nighttime counterpart as of last week, Taqueria Lonja offers those same great carnitas the shop is known for come dinnertime. And they give pork a break with the addition of bistek, tripas and…
National Cheeseburger Day is coming up and Whiskey Tree Bar and Grill is celebrating with half-priced burgers on Monday, September 18 from 3 to 10 p.m. Their cheeseburger consists of a half-pound all-beef patty, lettuce, tomato, pickles and onion, and choice of cheese, but guests are encouraged to make changes to their liking. To accompany…
San Antonio’s beloved Tim Duncan reached out to the public to give monetary donations to benefit the U.S. Virgin Islands following Hurricane Irma, and promised to work toward relief once it was safe. Now, he’s making good on that promise. Photos were uploaded to a Twitter account dedicated to Duncan’s relief fund and showed The…
The first time I was able to witness the gnarly shredding of guitar god, Katherine Elizabeth King, better known as Kaki King, was almost 10 years ago up in Austin during a 2008 tour with indie folksters, The Mountain Goats. When I heard she was coming back to Texas, and to our own Tobin Center…
An incredibly popular Texas secessionist Facebook page has been shuttered by Facebook — on the suspicion it was being run by Russian group potentially tied to influencing the 2016 U.S. election. According to a September 6 press release, Facebook shut down some 470 “inauthentic” accounts and groups that were “affiliated with one another and likely…
Hold up! Rare and unpublished photos of Selena Quintanilla have been put on display at the National Museum of American History in Washington D.C. as part of their “American Enterprise” exhibit. As advertising in the U.S. shifted from mass-marketing to target-marketing from the 1950s to the 1970s, Coca-Cola hit up the queen of tejano to…
A San Antonian —who undoubtedly knows from experience how unforgiving Texas heat can be— has created an invention that would detect a person or pet locked in hot car and automatically alert authorities. David Larry Medina invented a three-part alarm system that would use sound, movement, or pulse to detect a person or pet locked…
Get pumped for the return of food truck favorite Toastie Buns. The burger specialist was a pioneer in San Antonio’s food truck scene in the early 2010s, but went into hiatus in 2014. Now, Toastie Buns is back in the burger game. Old fans and foodies alike can grab one of the famed burgers during…
After living covertly for the last five decades, Pete Ortiz surrendered himself to authorities 55 years after he was indicted for “murder with malice.” Ortiz was indicted back in 1963 — the year President John F. Kennedy was murdered, the first woman traveled to space, and The Beatles released their single “I Want To Hold…
It’s no secret that San Antonio loves its Spurs, but it turns out Sports Illustrated does as well. Out of all the NBA players in the upcoming 2017-2018 season, five Spurs made the cut. Kawhi Leonard, of course, ranked highest from the Silver and Black, coming in at number four. The famous sports magazine allegedly…
Do you like shredding guitars and epic orchestral movements with angelic choirs singing while flames ignite a stage? Do you love Christmas? Do you think it would be cool to see all of this packed into an explosive night of metal and holiday cheer? Then this show is most definitely for you. With their headbanging…
Yep, you read that right. The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio are teaming up with Taco Bell and UTSA to help victims of Hurricane Harvey and are asking the community to get involved. As if you didn’t need more of an incentive to help out fellow Texans in need, your good deed will…
The tangy smell of sauerkraut and the constant flow of Bavarian-style brews mean it’s time for Oktoberfest. The festivities technically kick off September 16 in Munich, but San Antonio will celebrate deep into October. Festivities start as early as tonight, but check back for more parties that encourage you to don your tightest lederhosen and…
There are two types of people who get excited for fall: those who love all the spooky wonders that come with Halloween, and those who live for everything pumpkin spice. Well all the basics in San Antonio can take a break from pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks and head over to El Paraiso for a…
Could you BE any more excited for this trivia night? It’s time to test your knowledge on the full of laughter ’90s sitcom that is F.R.I.E.N.D.S. The Point Park and Eats will host Let’s Be Friends Trivia Night on Thursday, September 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring your friends or prepare to meet new…
Less than a week after President Trump announced he was rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, at least nine DACA recipients were held without reasonable explanation for approximately eight hours at a border checkpoint in Falfurrias, Texas on September 11. The Monitor broke the news that morning, when an immigration attorney was informed…
San Antonio’s Bowl and Barrel and HighWheel BeerWorks (part of Dorcol Distilling and Brewing) are teaming up to support Houston after the impact left by Hurricane Harvey. The collaborative businesses are pending an event named “Bowl for Houston” in order to raise and donate money to Ron Nirenberg’s, Mayor of San Antonio, Hurricane Relief Fund on Sunday,…
It may be seven months away, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to get excited about Fiesta San Antonio 2018. The Battle of Flowers Association announced yesterday that the city’s beloved Familia Cortez, owners of Mi Tierra Cafe & Panaderia, would serve as grand marshal for the Battle of Flowers Parade. With 2018 being…
After hours of back-and-forth commentary across the San Antonio City Council’s dais, council members have voted to adopt its newest and largest budget for the city’s 2018 fiscal year. The $2.7 budget’s biggest winners: Street maintenance, transportation, law enforcement, and people living in lower-income neighborhoods. In the months of negotiation leading up to its passage,…
What you gonna do when they come for you? Well, you better be on your best behavior out in Bexar County unless you want to be featured on COPS. That’s right, the reality show best known for showing law enforcement busting criminal activity is coming to San Antonio. Camera crews from your guilty pleasure show…
Throughout Texas, San Antonio is well known for having some of the most deliciously authentic Tex-Mex cuisine. Now, you can celebrate your favorite childhood throwback with an entire festival in its honor: Fideo Loco. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, San Antonio’s first ever Fideo Loco Festival and Cook-Off will be held…
Leaves may not change to the traditional fall colors in San Antonio, but we take pride in our corn mazes. This year, a La Vernia corn maze is going all out to raise money for Hurricane Harvey relief. Circle N Maze, the largest in the area, will feature “Texas Strong” within the shape of the…
If you’ve ever been discouraged from going to Pearl because parking is a nightmare or go around in circles trying to find the perfect space, be discouraged no longer. The company in charge of Pearl’s redevelopment efforts, Silver Ventures, confirmed that it will add another surface parking lot to be located at the corner of…
Although Kawhi Leonard is known for his deep love of Wing Stop, it’ll be one of his teammates that will appear at the restaurant Thursday afternoon. Spurs fans and wing lovers alike will have the chance to meet and take photos with San Antonio point guard Dejounte Murray. The Spurs announced earlier this week that…
As a queer person who uses terms like “work, girl” and “yass, bitch,” I thought I had a pretty good understanding of the word “slay.” After Janet Jackson’s performance Wednesday night, I came to the conclusion that I really had yet to experience a situation which could allow for the word’s invocation … that is,…
The country legend that is George Strait excited fans when he announced a charity concert to go toward Hurricane Harvey relief, and he didn’t disappoint. The Hand in Hand: Texas concert at the Majestic Theatre on Tuesday night saw performances from big time acts like Miranda Lambert, Lyle Lovett and Chris Stapleton to name a…
How many people can say they’ve gotten to experience the generosity of a Hollywood celebrity firsthand? For Nicole Tijerina, a server at the Pearl’s Green Vegetarian Cuisine, this experience was part of her shift on Monday. The prominent actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry was spotted having lunch with pop-star Janet Jackson when he decided to…
More than just a day to celebrate, Diez y Seis de Septiembre is a day of remembrance for those who fought and died to achieve Mexico’s independence from Spanish rule. One fall night in the city of Dolores, Mexico, Padre Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the bell of his church as a call to arms…
While San Antonio loves to claim Tim Duncan as its own, the retired Spur first belonged to another city – St. Croix. The city in the U.S. Virgin Islands was damaged following the destruction of Hurricane Irma, and Duncan is making sure the islands are not forgotten. In a heartfelt letter posted to The Players’…
Around 9 a.m. Tuesday morning, a 27-year-old woman reported to San Antonio police that she was raped by a white man in a gray hoodie while running through Phil Hardberger Park. In response, District 8 Councilman Manny Pelaez issued a press release which, in short, reminded park visitors how to avoid being raped in the…
Getting boozy just got easier for Paramour Bar patrons. The roof-top bar now allows patrons to purchase a personal bottle of Moët & Chandon Champagne from a vending machine, the first in Texas according to KENS 5. Bubbly drinkers have their choice between Moët & Chandon Impérial or Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial. Or both, we’re…
Are you ready for your “taquito dreams to come true”? If not, you better get ready, because Whataburger is offering one lucky fan a thousand taquitos and $1,000 to donate to their charity of choice. All you have to do is follow @WhataburgerLife on Snapchat, and send them a quick Snap explaining what you’d do…
Wubba Lubba dub-duuuub! If you’re a fan of Adult Swim’s best existential intergalactic comedy, Rick and Morty, you’re gonna love this. The RickMobile is making its way through the good ole’ 210. That’s right, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, you can catch the RickMobile pop-up shop at the Alamo Drafthouse Westlakes.…
Austin may be known for being home to many transplants, but it isn’t the only Texas city with that reputation. Apartment List recently came out with a survey asking renters questions like whether they planned to move to a new city and what they looked for when relocating. Like true millennials, they said better jobs,…
