Arts, Eats & Things To Do
Light Bites (April 27): The Barn Door closing up shop; tropical bar launches in downtown; new venture takes over former Web House
By Edmond Ortiz The post-Fiesta edition of Light Bites focuses on the imminent closure of a famed San Antonio steakhouse, and the opening of a themed bar in downtown, and a new gaming-centric pub at a beloved former Beacon Hill venue. Elsewhere, Pearl is launching a two-day celebration of all things tequila this weekend. CLOSING…
Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (April 23-May 3)
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. LITERARY April 25 Pages for Ages celebrates Indie Author Day with an appearance from author David Lee Norris, raffles, and mystery discounts…
Imagination Library San Antonio marks National Library Week
By Edmond Ortiz National Library Week is taking place this week, April 19-25, and at least one local literary program is lauding the celebration by promoting the importance of reading. What you should know Imagination Library San Antonio is an affiliate of a nationwide venture that star musician Dolly Parton launched in the mid-1990s as…
Light Bites: Selena-inspired speakeasy launches; Jason Dady’s Mexico Ceaty opens April 20; Southtown bar closing in May
By Edmond Ortiz The Fiesta edition of Light Bites is highlighted by the long-awaited opening of Chef Jason Dady’s Mexico Ceaty concept on the Riverwalk, the unveiling of a Selena-inspired bar in downtown, and the launch of a new fried chicken and waffle spot on the Far West Side. Additionally, a Castle Hills restaurant adds…
Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (April 16-26)
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 Now through April 19 The Amazing Acro-Cats, a troupe of trained former rescue cats, will perform tricks, ride skateboards, jump through…
What to know about Fiesta 2026 and where to go
By Edmond Ortiz Fiesta, San Antonio’s annual 11-day citywide party, officially gets underway April 16. While Fiesta veterans have their favorite, longtime events, there are still changes, helpful tips, and unofficial Fiesta happenings to keep in mind this time around. Out and about A majority of Fiesta events take place in downtown or the urban…
Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (April 9-19)
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 Now through April 11 Overtime Theater presents final performances of “GLAAD to Know You.” It’s a comedy about a popular queer…
Weekend conference to explore San Antonio’s creative economy
By Edmond Ortiz Downtown San Antonio will be the setting this weekend for a conference where creators, entrepreneurs, investors, technologists and community leaders will discuss how creativity contributes to the evolution of San Antonio and other major cities. What you should know The inaugural Creative Futures Conference, happening April 10 and 11, will offer keynotes,…
Light Bites (April 7): Vietnamese eatery launches near Windcrest; Yemeni cafe opens in Medical Center; Boerne BBQ spot to close; Castle Hills event promotes local restaurants
By Edmond Ortiz This new edition of Light Bites highlights the openings of a Yemeni coffee shop in northwest San Antonio, a Far West Side donut shop, a Vietnamese restaurant, an East Side barbecue spot, and a Stone Oak eatery at the old Le Peep location. Additionally, Castle Hills restaurants will again be featured in…
Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (April 3-12)
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. WELLNESS Each Saturday Wellness at The Tobin is a weekly series of fitness and exercise classes designed to nurture the body and…