San Antonio Humane Society, 4804 Fredericksburg Rd.

SNIPSA, 4218 McCullough Ave.

Paws Ranch Rescue & Animal Sanctuary, 865 S. Loop 1604 E.

Animal Defense League of Texas, multiple locations

Alamo City Pit bull Rescue, online

• Antarctic Dinosaurs | Monday, May. 1-Wednesday, May. 3 | 10 a.m. | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway St, San Antonio | $6 | Come along on a dramatic adventure to Antarctica and dig into a breathtaking discovery.
• Bexar Bio Pitch | Monday, May. 1 | 4:30-7 p.m. | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E Market St, San Antonio | Pitch your idea for a biomedical startup for a chance to win at $100k cash prize.
• Blue Mondays with R & R Musicians Pro Jam Sessions | Monday, May. 1 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Fitzgerald’s Bar, 437 McCarty Ste. 101, San Antonio | Free | All pro musicians are invited to come out to enjoy the sweet sounds of the blues + participate in the jam.

• Story Time at Hemisfair with SAAACAM | Tuesday, May. 2 | 10-11 a.m. | Yanaguana Garden, 434 S. Alamo St, San Antonio | Free | Join the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum (SAAACAM) at Hemisfair for a monthly story time every first Tuesday of the month.
• Loteria Tuesdays | Tuesday, May. 2 | 7-9 p.m. | Boeing Center at Tech Port, 3331 General Hudnell, San Antonio | Free | Join Provisions Food Hall & Bar at Tech Port Center for a free, all-ages Loteria game night (also known as “Mexican Bingo”), plus good food, drink specials and giveaways.
• Musician Open Mic Jam Night | Tuesday, May. 2-Wednesday, May. 3 | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Fitzgerald’s Bar, 437 McCarty Ste. 101, San Antonio | Get your 15 minutes of fame with this open mic event which gives you the option to perform solo, with the band, with others, or a combination of the three.

• LEGO City: City of Champions | Wednesday, May. 3-Thursday, May. 4 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio, 849 E. Commerce St. Ste. 600, San Antonio | $24.99-$26.99 | Join the LEGO City Minifigure team as they set up missions for players and compete with others around LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio.
• Geeks and Drinks | Wednesday, May. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Geekdom, 110 E. Houston St., 7th floor, San Antonio | Come join local techies in the San Antonio area for a monthly meet up.

• Attention all golf fans, Popstroke is coming to San Antonio. This golfing experience created by Greg Bartoli and Tiger Woods + his TGR Design team features an 18-hole golf course including a restaurant and bar, play ground, and an ice cream parlor. This family friendly experience does not have an opening date. (MySA)

• Penske rental company ranks San Antonio 9th on the “Top Moving Destinations” for 2022. This is the third year in a row San Antonio has made the list. Three other Texas cities made the list, including Houston (No. 1), Dallas (No. 7), and Austin (No. 10). (SA Current)

• On May 1, 1718 — San Antonio was founded when Franciscan missionary Father Antonio Olivares established the first mission and presidio at San Pedro Springs. The city’s name was given years earlier on June 13, 1691, when Spanish explorers from Mexico came to the area on St. Anthony of Padua’s feast day. (UIW)

• Southtown restaurant La Focaccia Italian Grill is for sale by owner Luigi “Domenic” Ciccarelli. In hopes of retiring, Ciccarelli has owned the restaurant since 1996 and hopes to hand off the property and restaurant. The asking price for the 5,609-sqft property has not been disclosed. (SA Current)

• A new hotel is coming to the Historic Pearl. It will feature 151 rooms, a lobby bar, rooftop bar + grill, meeting spaces, and a public pool deck.The 13,500-sqft building was developed by Oxbow – part of Silver Ventures – and will be located across the river from Hotel Emma. Construction begins in 2024 and will last for two years. (SA Report)

• What sets a Providence Catholic School education apart from others? It starts with providing girls grades 6-12 with a well-rounded education both in and out of the classroom. See what students, parents, and alumni have to say about PCS. Spoiler alert: It’s all good.*

• 14 days. That’s how long you have until Mother’s Day. The good news? That gives you just enough time to order a gift from Quince — a brand offering high-end and sustainable products at affordable prices. Think: European linen shorts, silk slip dresses, cashmere crewnecks + Italian leather totes. Shop now.