Arts, Eats & Things To Do
47 local artists, filmmakers awarded industry grants
By Edmond Ortiz Forty-five San Antonio-based artists and two local filmmakers recently received grants that support their current or upcoming project, and that recognize their talent Valdez a MacArthur ‘Genius’ The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation on Sept. 29 announced its 2026 class of prestigious fellows, who are also called “geniuses” in their…
Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (Oct. 1-11)
Below is a list of select events taking place in the San Antonio area. Have a local event you would like Focus On San Antonio to promote? Email all the details to eortiz@journalist.com. CINEMA Oct. 2-3 Urban-15 Dance Group will hold its annual Manhattan Short Film Festival, screening 10 new short films from around the…
Light Bites: New restaurants land in Pearl, Leon Valley areas and Far West Side; hot spots closing in Medical Center, Stone Oak
By Edmond Ortiz This early fall edition of Light Bites features a slew of restaurant openings, mainly in the northern and western parts of town and north of downtown. Elsewhere, a beloved Alamo Heights pizzeria is heading north, a coffee shop is making itself at home in Beacon Hill, a Riverwalk restaurant is adding a…
Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (Sept. 24-Oct. 4)
Below is a list of select events taking place in the San Antonio area. Have a local event you would like Focus On San Antonio to promote? Email all the details to eortiz@journalist.com. STAGE Weekly Woodlawn Comedy at Woodlawn Theatre presents Friday Night Lights. Each Friday night features standup comics or improv comedy activities. Ages…
Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (Sept. 18-27)
Below is a list of select events taking place in the San Antonio area. Have a local event you would like Focus On San Antonio to promote? Email all the details to eortiz@journalist.com. CINEMA Sept. 19 San Antonio’s World Heritage Office will present a free screening of “Selena” at Mission Marquee Plaza. The family and…
No NIOSA in 2027 as nonprofit cites multiple reasons for pausing Fiesta event
By Edmond Ortiz Fiesta San Antonio 2027 will take place without one of its most popular multiday events. What you should know The Conservation Society of San Antonio announced Sept. 16 that it is suspending A Night In Old San Antonio, one month after the nonprofit pledged to revamp the event and lay off some…
Fledgling local theatrical troupe makes strides
By Edmond Ortiz Turnip Ensemble Theater is embarking upon a new performance season having grown in different ways since its inception a few years ago. What is happening Members of Turnip will kick off their new season by offering a free devising workshop 2-4 p.m. Sept. 13 at the McNutt Co-Lab at UT San Antonio…
Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (Sept. 10-20)
Below is a list of select events taking place in the San Antonio area. Have a local event you would like Focus On San Antonio to promote? Email all the details to eortiz@journalist.com. STAGE Weekly Woodlawn Comedy at Woodlawn Theatre presents Friday Night Lights. Each Friday night features standup comics or improv comedy activities. Ages…
Light Bites (Sept. 5): Openings include Lebanese bakery, French bistro, Leon Valley pizzeria, 3 coffee shops; Barnes and Noble and New Braunfels Terry Black’s set to launch
By Edmond Ortiz The Labor Day weekend edition of Light Bites highlights a new Mexican restaurant in the Deco District, new dining options in Helotes, Leon Valley and Windcrest, new coffee shops in Boerne, the South Side and far west Bexar County, and a French bistro on the near East Side. Elsewhere, the South Side…
Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (Sept. 3-13)
Below is a list of select events taking place in the San Antonio area. Have a local event you would like Focus On San Antonio to promote? Email all the details to eortiz@journalist.com. CINEMA Sept. 5 San Antonio’s World Heritage Office will present a free screening of “The Lego Batman Movie” at Mission Marquee Plaza….