Get your foodie on at the return of the Texas Tasting Wine + Food Festival. | Photo by SATXtoday team

$575. That’s how much money — at a minimum — you should plan to dish out if you’re looking to catch every big-ticket event coming to SATX this year.

Don’t let these events sneak up on you. We’re breaking down how much money you should set aside if you want to attend them.

Can’t miss it 👀

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo | Feb. 9-Feb. 26 | AT&T Center
Price: $30-$850
From Midland to the Randy Rogers Band, this action-packed lineup is one you won’t want to miss.

“Hamilton” | June 20-July 2 | Majestic Theatre
Price: $50-$250
Watch the musical that has created a revolutionary moment in theater.

Big Texas Comicon | October 6-October-8 | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
Price: $26+
Last year’s convention brought celebrities like Matthew Lillard and Mario Lopez for autograph signing and other cosplaying action.

Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival | October 26-29 | Location: TBA
Price: $300+
While the ticket package prices are yet to be announced, we’re almost certain we’ll be dropping the big bucks to take advantage of some of the city’s best eats.

Concerts worth the money 🎸

Maná: Mexico Querido y Lindo | April 1 + September 2 | 8 p.m. | AT&T Center
Price: $40-$700
Oye Mi Amor — Due to overwhelming demand, this iconic Mexican pop-rock band added a second show in SATX.

Journey: Freedom Tour 2023 | April 4 | 7:30 p.m. | AT&T Center
Price: $40-$950
Don’t Stop Believin’ — This legendary rock band is celebrating its 50th anniversary on this North American tour.

Red Hot Chili Peppers | May 17 | 6:30 p.m. | Alamodome
Price: $50-$480
Featuring special guests The Strokes and Thundercat, this show will definitely be one for the books.

P!nk | September 25 | 6:30 p.m. | Alamodome
Price: $40-$1000
If you’ve never been to a P!nk show, you’ll be in for a real high-flying treat.

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EVENTS

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Wednesday, Jan. 25

Wine Down Wednesday | Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 5:30 p.m. | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Cir., San Antonio | $0-$150 | Become a member to take part in wine tastings, live music, and door prizes.
Bexar Audubon Society Monthly Meeting | Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Alamo Colleges District, 2222 N. Alamo St., San Antonio | Free | Attend the society’s first in-person gathering for a monthly meeting in almost three years.

Thursday, Jan. 26

The AM Project Presents MASS | Thursday, Jan. 26 | 7 p.m. | Little Carver Theatre, 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio | $15 | This gospel-inspired “MASS” will immerse you in a rapturous, re-imagined celebration, deeply rooted in the African American tradition of spirit-filled music, dance, spoken word, media, and culture.
Copa’s January Wine & Dine: An Evening with J Vineyards | Thursday, Jan. 26 | 7-9 p.m. | Copa Wine Bar, 19141 Stone Oak Pkwy., San Antonio | $75 | Take part in an evening of delicious foods paired with amazing wines from Wine Enthusiast’s Winemaker of the Year.

Friday, Jan. 27

Eat & Play | Friday, Jan. 27 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Main Plaza, 115 N. Main Ave., San Antonio | Cost of purchase | Grab local grub at this pop-up food truck park in the heart of the city.
Paramount’s Laser Spectacular, featuring the Music of Pink Floyd | Friday, Jan. 27 | 8 p.m. | Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., San Antonio | $19.50-$39.50 | Jam out to a night of psychedelic entertainment for classic rockers and Floyd fans.
Jo Koy - World Tour | Friday, Jan. 27 | 8 p.m. | AT&T Center, 1 AT&T Center Pkwy., San Antonio | $51-$62 | Coming off of a highly anticipated Universal Picture film and recent Netflix special, Jo Koy will take center stage for a laugh-out-loud comedy special.

Saturday, Jan. 28

E-Commerce Return Auction | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | 403 Kraft St. Unit 2, San Antonio | Free | Public Auctions of Texas is hosting its most significant and expensive auction ever this Saturday featuring $100,000+ in retail value of returned e-commerce returns.*
Meet & Greet with Michelle Ruff | Saturday, Jan. 28-Sunday, Jan. 29 | Times vary | Hodgepodgetastic, 11503 E. Loop 1604 N., Universal City | $0-$90 | Michelle Ruff, known for the voices of Rukia from “Bleach” and Luna from “Sailor Moon,” will be signing artwork.

Sunday, Jan. 29

Alamo City Arts presents “HTxCB Children’s Concert 2023" | Sunday, Jan. 29 | 3-5 p.m. | Fellowship of San Antonio, 23755 Canyon Golf Rd., San Antonio | Free | The Heart of Texas Concert Band will begin the year with a children’s concert.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

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Environment

The CPS Energy board approved a plan to phase out its use of coal by 2028. Under the plan, the energy company will shut down its Spruce 1 facility and convert Spruce 2 to natural gas. ⚡ (San Antonio Report)

Development

The H-E-B on Castroville near Our Lady on the Lake is slated for a $3.4 million remodel. According to a public filing, the project will encompass a full interior remodel and is anticipated to be completed in March 2024. 🚧
A new $2.5 million retail plaza is planned for 5222 UTSA Blvd. near Chicken N Pickle. The 25,173-sqft shopping center will break ground in April this year and wrap up construction a year from then. 🏗️

Open

Here, everything is better — H-E-B celebrated the grand opening of its first store in Cibolo on the Northeast side this morning. An e-commerce facility for curbside pickup and home-delivery orders is also underway. (San Antonio Express-News) 🍎

Coming soon

The Carpenter Carpenter restaurant group — creators of Little Em’s Oyster Bar and Up Scale — will bring a new $1.6 million concept to the Jefferson Bank headquarters building. Nineteen Hyaku will feature sushi menu items in the near future. 🍣 (San Antonio Business Journal)

Eat

The Alamodome will soon offer plant-based concession food items through a partnership with Wicked Kitchen. Prospective options include sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, and pasta that will debut this weekend. 🥬 (San Antonio Current)

State

Calling nature enthusiasts and photographers — Texas State Parks launched its winter photo contest. Capture your favorite shot following the theme “New Year, New Adventure” for a chance to win a State Parks Pass and a $100 H-E-B gift card. Check out the rules and instructions. 📸

Wellness

If one of your 2023 goals is to create more time for self care and relaxation, an acupressure mat is a must. The mats are designed to stimulate pressure points to relieve tension, decrease stress levels, and increase circulation. This ProsourceFit full body mat includes neck support.*

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DEVELOPMENT

$2.5 billion airport update 🛫

Big changes are coming to SAT in the next few years. | Photo by SATXtoday team

The San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is undergoing a multi-year terminal expansion to accommodate the 25,000 passengers that fly through daily. Recently the San Antonio International Airport shared an update on their new terminal plans coming in 2028.

The Strategic Development Program identified four areas that are to be included in construction of the terminal.

A new concourse with up to 17 gates and a new Federal Inspection Service/Customs area
Additional area for aircraft parking
Expansion of the roadway lanes in front of the terminals
A new Ground Transportation Center with additional public parking

Now comes the price tag. The estimated cost of the additional terminal is between $700 million and $1 billion. Funding sources will include:

Federal grants
Interim airport financing
Aviation capital funds
Passenger facility charges

That’s not all — Potential future improvements for Stinson Municipal Airport were unveiled during a recent open house event. Possible projects include lengthening of runways, new hangars, and a fixed base operations complex.

At the beginning of this year, The Trailblazer Café — a bistro-style eatery at Stinson — is the newest addition to the second-oldest continually operating general aviation airport in the US. The restaurant will partner with Workforce Solutions Alamo as part of its Ready to Work initiative to help staff the café with several young aviation enthusiasts.

Pro tip: see our nonstop international flights guide to help make travel planning easier.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Iván.

Editor’s pick: If you’re like me, HBO’s “The Last of Us” series has taken over every aspect of your life. From sunrise to sunset, I’m almost exclusively thinking about everyone’s favorite Texan, Joel, and Ellie.

Want to hear the song that played at the end of the premier episode live? Good news — You can add watching “Never Let Me Down Again” at a Depeche Mode concert live to your must-do list in SATX on Sunday, April 2.

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