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• Bike around Austin on the Origin’s complimentary bikes.
• Get your workout in at their state-of-the-art fitness center or free in-room yoga kits.
• Relax in the outdoor courtyard by the fireplaces.

Blissful night’s rest

• Thursday Yoga | Thursday, June 29 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | The Good Kind, 1127 S. St Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Bring your own mat and enjoy this weekly event in the garden.
• San Antonio Film Slam | Thursday, June 29 | 7 p.m. | Alamo City Studios, 8533 Fairhaven St., San Antonio | Free | Join other inspiring entertainment industry artists at this networking event.

• Eat and Play | Friday, June 30 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Main Plaza, 115 N. Main Ave., San Antonio | Free | Check out this pop-up food truck park featuring unique eats and live music.
• Flavors of the World | Friday, June 30 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Six Flags Fiesta Texas, 17000 IH-10 West, San Antonio | $40 | Come try foods from around the world and stay for the thrill rides.
• Comicon in the Alley 2 | Friday, June 30 | 7-11 p.m. | Peacock Alley, 110 Broadway, San Antonio | Free | Bring out your inner nerd with comic vendors, live music, art, and food + drinks.
• Outdoor Cinema | Friday, June 30 | 8:35 p.m. | Confluence Park, 310 W. Mitchell St., San Antonio | Free | Bring your pets + snacks for a showing of “The Mummy” under the stars.

• The San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) has a new exhibition, Still Brewing Art, opening tomorrow. Come explore the Alamo City’s brewing history featuring large format posters, objects from Lone Star Brewery, and historic photographs. The exhibit runs through Sunday, September 3 and tickets are on sale now.

• The renovations at Rainbow Hills Park — near the Marbach area — were unveiled yesterday. The new basketball courts are Spurs-themed, and mark the team’s 13th court renovation as part of Spurs Gives. Their charitable arm aims to create a legacy of building leaders and being active in the community. (San Antonio Express News)

• The Office of Innovation released details on its Smart Cities Roadmap. The plan provides a community focused vision by using technology to improve public services and quality of life. This will allow San Antonio to be competitive for federal grant funding.

• An “Alice in Wonderland” themed cocktail pop-up is coming to the Alamo City. The 90-minute experience includes two drinks, cookies, photo ops, and puzzles. Come experience this topsy-turvy event August 10-31. Tickets are on sale until Thursday, August 3.

• The Big Red and Barbacoa Festival is back for its 11th year. The event will span two days and feature — you guessed it — various types of barbacoa (and of course Big Red). Mark your calendars, the fest returns October 7-8 at the R&J Music Pavilion.

• The Riverwalk Hyatt Place hotel will be receiving renovations this fall. According to a filing, upgrades will include a modernized guest and employee common area, room updates, and new finishes throughout the property. Construction is set to start in September, and finish by the end of the year.

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• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• Chef Leo Davila, Stixs & Stone
• Chef Uyen Pham, The Culinary Institute of America
• Chef Sofia Tejeda, Hotel Emma - Supper
• Chef Chef Jaime Gonzalez, Carriqui
• Chef Juan Carlos Bazan, Cuishe Cocina Mexicana and Toro Kitchen + Bar
• Chef John Tamez, Brackenridge High School