Comedian Carlos Mencia talks felony tax charges, long road to redemption

‘If everybody thinks you’re a dick, you’re probably a dick,’ said Mencia, who’s performing at San Antonio’s LOL Comedy Club this weekend.

by Kiko Martinez September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

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All the most amazing cosplay we saw at San Japan 17

Tens of thousands of anime and gaming fans took over downtown San Antonio. Here’s a look at their wild costumes.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 5, 2026September 5, 2026

Flavor

Where to eat in downtown San Antonio during San Japan 2026

From ramen and robatayaki pop-ups to River Walk restaurants and quirky downtown bars, here’s where convention-goers can refuel.

by Katherine Stinson September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Music

Everything we saw as Karol G enthralled San Antonio fans at the Alamodome

The Colombian superstar’s Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour also featured opener Becky G. Here’s a look at both of their performances.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

Music

Still Swinging: How pianist ‘Doc’ Watkins turned his basement bar Jazz, TX into an unlikely hit

Jazz, TX opened 10 years ago at San Antonio’s Pearl, and Watkins is now expanding his club empire to Houston and Chicago.

by Sanford Nowlin September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

Music

Zakk Wylde talks about his musical debt to Ozzy and Black Sabbath ahead of San Antonio show

The guitarist’s current tour has him doing double duty with Black Label Society and Zakk Sabbath.

by Dave Gil de Rubio September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

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San Japan convention returning to San Antonio this weekend

The annual celebration of anime, gaming and Japanese pop culture gets underway this Thursday at various downtown venues.

by Sanford Nowlin September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Music

Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Karol G, The Browning, San Antonio Funk Fest

San Antonio’s Paida and Cybr.grl also are bringing their internet-famous pop to Stable Hall.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

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Latin comedy OG Alex Reymundo playing 5-show stand at San Antonio’s LOL Comedy Club

The LA-based standup appeared in The Original Latin Kings of Comedy and has toured extensively with Ron White.

by Sanford Nowlin August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

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Time slips sideways in San Antonio artist Trish Simonite’s ‘Exquisite Entropy’

The retrospective of Simonite’s work from 1972 to 2025 will open this Friday at UTSA’s downtown Russell Hill Rogers Galleries.

by Anjali Gupta August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

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Silent movie classic Sparrows showing for free this Thursday

The film is considered one of screen legend Mary Pickford’s best.

by Anjali Gupta August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Buddy Guy performs at Summerstage in Central Park for the Blue Note Jazz Festival

Music

Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Buddy Guy, Gary Clark Jr., Edith Márquez, Sam Williams

SA-based tribute act System of a Brown is also serving up the “Chop Suey!”

by San Antonio Current Staff August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

Flavor

Everyone we saw having a boozy good time at Whiskey Business 2026

Attendees at the Witte Museum sampled from dozens of premium whiskeys and other spirits while enjoying food from some of the city’s best restaurants.

by San Antonio Current Staff August 22, 2026August 22, 2026

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Pearl event this Sunday will showcase San Antonio chefs’ deft approaches to ceviche

The tasting will take place in the Mezcaleria, the Pullman Market’s main bar.

by Katherine Stinson August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

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Overtime Theater’s High Tea at Medusa’s Court offers unlikely mix of characters

In the play, Medusa, soothsayer Cassandra and songstress supreme Billie Holiday meet Photis and Lucius, the main characters of Apuleius’ The Golden Ass.

by Sanford Nowlin August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

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Albert Alvarez’s ‘Know Body’ exhibition explores what happens if artist cares about work more than ego

The closing for the show will take place this Thursday at Un Grito Gallery.

by Anjali Gupta August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

Music

Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Hardy, Benson Boone, Palomazo Norteño, Chavela

Paper Tiger’s La Noche Del Tigre variety showcase also will bring together Texas music and comedians.

by San Antonio Current Staff August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

Music

Jonas Brothers will bring latest tour to San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center this fall

Tickets for the Saturday, Nov. 14, performance go on sale this week.

by Kat McKinney August 17, 2026August 17, 2026

Things to Do

20 ways to stay cool in San Antonio when it’s hot AF outside

by San Antonio Current Staff August 14, 2026August 23, 2026

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Paper Tiger’s Pulga Market puts a punk spin on an age-old tradition

The music-focused market’s next installment is this Saturday, and it will feature a live performance by Dazed.

by Kat McKinney August 14, 2026August 14, 2026

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Comedian Carlos Mencia talks felony tax charges, long road to redemption

All the most amazing cosplay we saw at San Japan 17

Where to eat in downtown San Antonio during San Japan 2026

Everything we saw as Karol G enthralled San Antonio fans at the Alamodome

Still Swinging: How pianist ‘Doc’ Watkins turned his basement bar Jazz, TX into an unlikely hit

Zakk Wylde talks about his musical debt to Ozzy and Black Sabbath ahead of San Antonio show

San Japan convention returning to San Antonio this weekend

Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Karol G, The Browning, San Antonio Funk Fest

Latin comedy OG Alex Reymundo playing 5-show stand at San Antonio’s LOL Comedy Club

Time slips sideways in San Antonio artist Trish Simonite’s ‘Exquisite Entropy’

Silent movie classic Sparrows showing for free this Thursday

Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Buddy Guy, Gary Clark Jr., Edith Márquez, Sam Williams

Everyone we saw having a boozy good time at Whiskey Business 2026

Pearl event this Sunday will showcase San Antonio chefs’ deft approaches to ceviche

Overtime Theater’s High Tea at Medusa’s Court offers unlikely mix of characters

Albert Alvarez’s ‘Know Body’ exhibition explores what happens if artist cares about work more than ego

Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Hardy, Benson Boone, Palomazo Norteño, Chavela

Jonas Brothers will bring latest tour to San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center this fall

20 ways to stay cool in San Antonio when it’s hot AF outside

Paper Tiger’s Pulga Market puts a punk spin on an age-old tradition