Events

Local offers + discounts for veterans

• The San Antonio Zoo is offering free admission for the entire month of November to active duty, retired, and veteran members of the military, national guard, and reserves. Not only that, but immediate family members can receive 50% off admission, too.
• Great Clips is offering free haircuts to all veterans and active service members on Friday, Nov. 11. Non-military members who get a haircut on Veterans Day can take home a free haircut card to give to an active military member or veteran they know.
• The Texas Air Museum at Stinson Field is offering free admission to veterans on Friday, Nov. 11. The museum’s displays feature military vehicles, aircraft, uniforms, awards, articles, photographs, and artifacts to explore.
• The downtown coworking space Geekdom is hosting a military open house 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11. In addition to free food + drink and open desks, active military, veterans, and their spouses can receive free professional headshots from 2-4 p.m. Visitors who wish to become a member can get 50% off the Collaborator membership with their military ID.

• Deep In The Heart Film Screening | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 6-9 p.m. | The Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St., San Antonio | $14 | Watch a screening of this Texas wildlife documentary and stay for a special Q+A with producer Katy Bladock.

• Doc Watkins + Friends Salute to Troops | Friday, Nov. 11 | 7 p.m. | Tech Port Arena, 3331 General Hudnell Dr., San Antonio | $175-$325 | This celebration will feature a memorable mix of comedic and musical talent in a Hollywood-style variety show benefiting the USO San Antonio.
• Vonnegut Marathon Reading | Friday, Nov. 11 | 1-3 p.m. | Gemini Ink, 1111 Navarro St, San Antonio | Free | Join in a community reading of Kurt Vonnegut’s “Slaughterhouse-Five” or tune in for Gemini Ink’s livestream reading.

• Immersive Van Gogh: Lifeway Kefir Immersive Yoga | Saturday, Nov. 12, Sunday, Nov. 13, Saturday, Nov. 19 | 8:30 a.m. | 221 Burleson St, San Antonio, TX 78202, San Antonio | $59.99 | This 35-minute yoga class is choreographed in harmony with the music, sounds, light, and moving images.
• Monster Mix and Match | Saturday, Nov. 12-Sunday, Jan. 8 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway St., San Antonio | Free with admission | Unleash your creativity while interacting with various monster characters through giant blocks, a lighted drawing table, co-drawing game, and much more.

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• A third Sprouts Farmers Market store will celebrate its grand opening on the far West Side this Friday, Nov. 11 with a ribbon cutting at 6:45 a.m. Throughout the weekend, shoppers can experience live music, a scavenger hunt, ice cream social, prizes, and more. 🌱 (San Antonio Express-News)

• San Antonio-based solar panel manufacturer Mission Solar Energy plans to triple its production and double its employees by 2024. Along with the growth plans is a nearly 50,000 sqft. expansion of their current facility at Brooks. ☀️ (San Antonio Report)

• Comedian and actor Chris Rock is bringing his “Ego Death World Tour 2022" to the Majestic Theatre for three shows this weekend. This is Rock’s first tour in five years, and tickets start at $49.75. 🎟️
• Kevin Smith, known for 90s era films such as “Mallrats” + “Dogma” is making his way to the Alamo City for a screening of his new film “Clerks III.” Smith will host the screening himself, along with a Q+A afterwards at the Empire Theatre. 📽️ (San Antonio Current)

• The local nonprofit Haven for Hope, which serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness, has elected Barbara Gentry as its new board chair. This new leadership comes after Bill Greehey’s recent exit as chairman. (San Antonio Business Journal)

• KENS-5 meteorologist Ryan Shoptaugh recently proposed to his longtime girlfriend during a Hill Country trip. His plans were almost foiled by a longer-than-expected dinner and the impending sunset. We definitely have the feels over the engagement photos — which their rescue dog joined in on. 💍 (MySA)

• Ready to perfect your pairings, practice new techniques, expand your repertoire + improve your confidence in the kitchen before the holiday season hits? Central Market’s cooking classes are taught by expert cooking school instructors and make a great date night, early experiential Christmas gift, or family outing. 👩‍🍳 *

• It’s a good idea to review your Medicare plan options each year to see if you could get more benefits or save more money. This free seminar from Devoted Health is an easy, no-pressure way to do that — and learn about their Medicare Advantage plans. RSVP online or call 210-548-1022. (Disclaimer H7993_23P54_C).*

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