Back patio setup for guests at Canyon Springs Golf Club | Photo by SATXtoday Team
Whether you’re getting a jump start on your holiday party planning or preparing for an upcoming wedding reception or family reunion, check out this list of rentable venues in San Antonio.
Note: Guest counts and rates are based on estimations and various options available on each venue’s website. Please contact venue owners to inquire about current availability and current pricing.
Henna Painting| Tuesday, June 27 | 3 p.m. | Castroville Public Library, 802 London St., Castroville | Free | Celebrate and learn about this Indian practice of body art at this event.
Kids Camp | Tuesday, June 27 | 11:45 a.m. | Alamo Drafthouse, 281 North Dr., San Antonio | Catch a showing of “Batman: Mask of the Phantasm” and beat the heat.
Wednesday, June 28
Power Fitness Class | Wednesday, June 28 | 8-9 a.m. | Thompson Hotel, 115 Lexington Ave., San Antonio | $20 | Start your day with a pool-side HIIT bootcamp class hosted by personal trainer Keith.
Comfortable in Our Skin | Wednesday, June 28 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Culture Commons Gallery, 115 Plaza de Armas, San Antonio | Free | Join the Department of Arts & Culture for an evening of music + dance celebrating Pride Month and honoring our LGBTQIA+ community.
An Evening with George Takei | Wednesday, June 28 | 7:30-9 p.m. | H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio | $35 | Spend an evening with the actor from the original TV series Star Trek as he discusses his childhood, social justice, pop culture, and more.
Got $80 million laying around? A 3,630-acre property hit the market in the Helotes and Bandera Hill Country area for $79.9 million, and yes that is the price tag. Real estate group Icon Global has an interactive map + videos of the ranch for your causal browsing pleasure.
Development
Austin-based developer MNO Partners is proposing a mixed-use residential development in the Helotes area. The plans potentially include a greenway trail system, dog park, pickleball court, bar, and retail area. Residents can attend the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. at Helotes City Hall.
Environment
As we approach July, this is your friendly reminder of the city’s Household Hazardous Waste drop off event. If you have any hazardous materials like batteries, oil, or paint, you’ll be able to dispose of it for free on Friday, July 7, and Saturday, July 8 at the Bitters Bulky Waste Collection Center.
Art
The Contemporary at Blue Star announced three new exhibitions. On Friday, July 7, starting at 6 p.m., guests can see artwork from Brittany Ham, Adam Schreiber, and Michael Velliquette. The exhibits will showcase self-portraiture, urban landscapes, intricate paper sculptures. Check them out through Sunday, September 3.
Drink
The San Antonio city-wide Coffee Crawl is coming Saturday. The crawl features over 15 local coffee spots from trailers to shops. Tickets are $8 and includes free samples at participating locations, a digital Coffee Crawl Card, and a map.
Number
3,999,944. That’s how much the Texas population grew between 2010 and 2020. Hispanics are now the majority of the population with 40.2%, while White is the minority with 39.8%. This marks the first time in the state’s history to have a minority majority. San Antonio maintains a majority Hispanic population with 65.7%.
Shop
We’re excited to introduce, Trailblazing Love, the newest brand added to our online store (Six & Main). From camping to coastal adventures, this local business inspires couples to explore the world and nurture their relationships through outdoor-based activity boxes. Shop the perfect activity box now.
Transit
🚌 Hassle free travel
VIA announces Park and Airport service
VIA Stone Oak Park and Ride Station | Courtesy of VIA Metropolitan Transit
Do you have summer travel plans? VIA Metropolitan Transit takes the stress out of driving to the airport with its new Park and Airport service. Dad’s who wake their family up six hours before their flight, this is for you.
The service allows travelers to park their vehicle overnight for free at its Stone Oak station at the intersection of U.S. 281 and Stone Oak Parkway on the third floor. Express service fare is on route seven — to get to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) — and costs $2.60 each way.
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