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Pearl announces Día de los Muertos celebration event
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Put on your best catrina or catrin attire and celebrate San Antonio’s vibrant community. | Photo by Matt Buikema
From its summer block parties to weekly night markets, Pearl knows how to bring the community together for a celebration.

This year’s holiday season is no exception with newly announced programming for Día de los Muertos.

Pearl will honor the traditional Mexican holiday — which remembers loved ones who have died — on Wed., Nov. 2 from 5-9 p.m. All festivities will be free and open to the public.

Save the date

Celebrations at Pearl begin at 5 p.m. with activities throughout the property, some of which include:
Additionally, El Rincon del Alebrije, presented by the Mexican Consulate, will host a wooden guitars + calavera coin bank paint station for kids.

Altars + art installations

  • Community Altar | This year’s community altar will be created by artist and teacher Hector Garza and his students from Incarnate Word High School. The altar will be dedicated to all women who have lived incredible lives of struggle and resilience. Try this: Write a name on an LED candle to illuminate the altar.
  • Mexican Cultural Institute Altar | Honoring the life of Vicente Fernández, the Mexican Cultural Institute will display an altar for the Mexican singer, songwriter, actor, and film producer.
  • Catrina Garden + Altar | Artist Regina Moya will showcase four papier-mâché Catrinas to display alongside an altar dedicated to San Antonio community activist Emma Tenayuca.
  • Marigold Passage | Sisters and artists Manola and Maria Ramirez, part of the all-female collective Lavaca Studios, will create an immersive and interactive experience.
The altars will be available for viewing from Nov. 1-6. Follow Historic Pearl on Instagram and Facebook for updates.
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Today
  • Conan Gray | Wed., Oct. 12 - Thu., Oct. 13 | 8 p.m. | The Aztec Theatre, 104 N Saint Marys St, San Antonio | $39.50 - $55.00 | Watch this Texas-raised YouTube star turned singer-songwriter take the stage at the Aztec.
  • Harvest Night Markets | Wed., Oct. 12 | 5:30 p.m. | 200 East Grayson St, San Antonio | Free | Shop fall-themed items from Pearl Markets vendors and make memories at the pumpkin photo-op with the Pearl Model T truck.
  • Live Trivia at Santikos Entertainment Westlakes | Wed., Oct. 12 - Wed., Dec. 21 | 7-9 p.m. | Santikos Entertainment Westlakes, 1255 SW Loop 410, San Antonio | Free | Bring your friends out for a night of live trivia that is free to play with lots of prizes.
Thursday
  • Free Community Workout | Thu., Oct. 13, Thu., Oct. 20 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Promenade, 434 S. Alamo St, San Antonio | Free | Join the community in an instructor-led workout for all ages.
  • Second Thursday: Fall Season | Thu., Oct. 13 | 6-9 p.m. | McNay Art Museum, 6000 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio | Free | Gather at the museum grounds for live music, drinks, and food, and free museum admission.
Saturday
  • Family Day | Sat., Oct. 15 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Chris Park at Ruby City, 111 Camp St, San Antonio | Free | Ruby City will celebrate its newly reinstalled collection galleries with live music, a storytime, and hands-on art activities.
Sunday
  • Animal Crossing Gaming Party | Sun., Oct. 16 | 3-5 p.m. | Thousand Oaks Library, 4618 Thousand Oaks Dr., San Antonio | Free | Take part in mini-games, a costume contest, and visit each other’s islands via local play for prizes.

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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Weather
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Biz
  • AirMed International LLC, an Alabama-based organ transportation service, is expanding its footprint in San Antonio. The company secured a second facility at SAT that will give it over 12,000 sqft of additional hangar space. ✈️ (San Antonio Business Journal)
Travel
  • VIA Metropolitan Transit reached an agreement that will allow Megabus to use VIA’s Crossroads Transit station. Starting today, the commercial intercity bus service will operate out of the new pick-up and drop-off location. 🚍 (San Antonio Report)
Family
  • The Brackenridge Park Conservancy will partner with the Fin Addict Angler Foundation to host a free fishing clinic for children ages 5-16 on Sat., Oct. 22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pre-registration is now open online. 🎣
Show
  • This weekend, Ballet San Antonio will return to the stage to debut the world premiere of a newly choreographed version of Sergei Prokofiev’s “Cinderella.” Tickets can be purchased online. Pro tip: Check out bulk ticket discounted packages. 🩰
Ranked
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Fiesta Feet’s colorful huaraches in San Antonio, TX
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Express yourself with vibrant shoes — huarache waiting for? | Photo by @fiestafeet
Fiesta Feet is a Mexican-owned zapatería that sells colorful huaraches created by artisans in an array of styles that include flats, platforms + heels.

Buying your next (or first) pair of huaraches helps support young girls in need. A portion of the proceeds are directed towards supporting Casa Kamani — a foster home for survivors of abuse located in Guadalajara, Mexico.

What is a huarache? Simply put, the shoe originates from the Nahua people of Pre-Columbian Mexico. The sandals vary in material and design, but they each feature intricate woven details that make them unique to any other shoe.

You can purchase a pair of huaraches using Fiesta Feet’s online store.
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