Arts

San Antonio’s Esperanza Center hopes to create ‘sanctuary’ of community with Queer Voices Pachanga

The free Sunday, June 22 event will include drag and burlesque performances, food, music, a vendor market and more.

by Stephanie Koithan June 10, 2025July 13, 2025

The free Sunday, June 22 event will include drag and burlesque performances, food, music, a vendor market and more.

News

Burlesque performer Susie Hamilton wins council seat in San Antonio’s Windcrest suburb

An anonymous mailer attempting to discredit her for her showgirl past seems to have backfired and helped her win.

by Stephanie Koithan November 6, 2024July 29, 2025

Arts

San Antonio’s The Pastie Pops amp up spooky season with All Hallows Tease burlesque show

Saturday’s Halloween-themed show will feature hauntingly hot performances.

by Dalia Gulca October 19, 2023March 12, 2025

Arts

Deco Ballroom celebrates the start of spooky season with Edgar Allan Poe-themed Raven’s Ball

The gothic gala will feature music, live entertainment, specialty libations and a moody market.

by Amber Esparza September 20, 2023June 16, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Bonham Exchange nightclub reviving Legislate This fundraiser

Saturday’s event will raise money for abortion access while honoring late artist, activist and burlesque performer S.T. Shimi, who died in 2020.

by Nina Rangel August 8, 2023May 24, 2024

Arts

The Pastie Pops to bring vivacious Va-Va-Valentine show to San Antonio’s Bonham Exchange

The show is sure to leave you — and your date — at least a little hot and bothered.

by Dalia Gulca February 8, 2023February 9, 2025

Arts

The Pastie Pops will bare it all at the Burlesque & Variety Show at San Antonio’s Bonham Exchange

At the show, the Pops will debut a new segment called ‘skin-prov,’ in which the audience will vote on songs for the cast to perform to.

by Kelly Nelson September 21, 2022March 15, 2025

Arts

Queer Voices will mark the end of Pride Month by spotlighting San Antonio LGBTQ+ creatives

The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center and the Pride Center SA are presenting this free event merging artistry and activism on Thursday, June 30.

by Caroline Wolff June 28, 2022July 28, 2025

Arts

The Pastie Pops celebrate Pride at Bonham Exchange with the annual Big Gay Burlesque Show

For those who have never taken in a burlesque show before, Pride Month makes a perfect time to step into the world of artistry, comedy and sensuality with this body-positive and delightfully diverse troupe.

by Macks Cook June 16, 2022April 12, 2025

Arts

San Antonio’s Pastie Pops bring Viva La Tease to the Bonham Exchange Saturday

Attendees are encouraged to “put on your flower crown and show off your fiesta medals.”

by Mike McMahan March 23, 2022April 13, 2025

Arts

Best of San Antonio Nominations are Now Live

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San Antonio’s Esperanza Center hopes to create ‘sanctuary’ of community with Queer Voices Pachanga

Burlesque performer Susie Hamilton wins council seat in San Antonio’s Windcrest suburb

San Antonio’s The Pastie Pops amp up spooky season with All Hallows Tease burlesque show

Deco Ballroom celebrates the start of spooky season with Edgar Allan Poe-themed Raven’s Ball

San Antonio’s Bonham Exchange nightclub reviving Legislate This fundraiser

The Pastie Pops to bring vivacious Va-Va-Valentine show to San Antonio’s Bonham Exchange

The Pastie Pops will bare it all at the Burlesque & Variety Show at San Antonio’s Bonham Exchange

Queer Voices will mark the end of Pride Month by spotlighting San Antonio LGBTQ+ creatives

The Pastie Pops celebrate Pride at Bonham Exchange with the annual Big Gay Burlesque Show

San Antonio’s Pastie Pops bring Viva La Tease to the Bonham Exchange Saturday

NSFW moments from San Antonio’s Third Annual Red Room Rodeo fetish and fire show

The best NSFW moments from San Antonio’s Naughty or Nice? burlesque show on Friday

San Antonio’s Pastie Pops bring their sexy holiday burlesque show to the Bonham Exchange Dec. 11

All the NSFW sights from Friday’s ‘Welcome to BURLESQUE!’ performance in San Antonio

Pastie Pops make their glamorous return to the stage with back-to-back performances on Friday

The best NSFW moments from Saturday’s Wild West Burlesque Show in San Antonio

20 parties, brunches, drag shows and other ways to celebrate Pride in San Antonio

Rev up your Valentine’s Day with the Pastie Pops’ online burlesque extravaganza

Proceeds from Stars and Garters’ virtual holiday show to benefit late troupe member S.T. Shimi’s family

San Antonio’s Esquire Tavern celebrates 87 years with benefit for family of dancer S.T. Shimi