What is the AFL?

• 50-yard field vs. a 100-yard field
• 20-man active roster vs. a 53-man roster
• 9-ft goalpost with a 15-ft overhead bar vs. 8.5-ft goalpost with a 10-ft overhead bar

What does this mean for San Antonio?

• The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical | Friday, July 21-Sunday, July 23 | Times vary | The Magik Theatre, 420 S. Alamo St., San Antonio | $27-$38 | Come catch a musical adaptation of the young adult book.
• Jay Pharoah | Friday, July 21, Friday, July 21 | Times vary | Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, 618 NW Loop 410, San Antonio | $60-$120 | See this former SNL cast member perform a comedy set.
• Karaoke Fridays | Friday, July 21 | 8-10 p.m. | Wine 210, 6387 Babcock Rd. Ste. 2, San Antonio | Free | Grab a glass of your favorite wine and sing your favorite songs.

• Model Access Photography | Saturday, July 22 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Camera Exchange, 6635 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio | Free | Grab your camera and learn new tips + tricks to improve your skills.
• San Antonio Gunslingers vs. Carolina Cobras | Saturday, July 22 | 3 p.m. | Freeman Coliseum, 3201 E. Houston St., San Antonio | $7-$77 | Watch these two football teams battle it out.
• National Day of the Cowboy | Saturday, July 22 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W Market St, San Antonio | Free | Celebrate the local heritage of the cowboy with this family-friendly community event.

• Guided Bird Tour | Sunday, July 23 | 8-11 a.m. | Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, 10750 Pleasanton Rd., San Antonio | $10 | Grab the camera and binoculars to see 30-50 different bird species.
• Coffee Beans & Toe Beans Adoption Event | Sunday, July 23 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Candlelight Pourhouse, 107 Kings Court, San Antonio | Free | Come for brunch and peruse the adoptable kitties and pups from SNIPSA.
• Pink Paloma Pool Party | Sunday, July 23 | 2-5 p.m. | The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio, 420 West Market St., San Antonio | $40 | Beat the heat by sipping cocktails by the pool and listen to live music.

• Methodist Healthcare is expanding its hospital, Methodist Stone Oak. The $8.5 million addition will include a cardiac catheterization lab, storage space, surgical and recovery rooms. Construction has already started and is set to be completed May 2024.

• According to the Texas Lottery, there’s a $1 million Powerball winner in San Marcos. The quick-pick winning ticket is from a Rise N Stop near the Tanger Outlets. Other winning cities include Houston, Pleasanton, and Forney. No word on if the San Marcos winner has claimed their ticket.

• Piatti at the Eilan has reopened after an interior renovation. The Italian restaurant offers a slightly different menu than the location at The Quarry. Nonetheless, they still serve up old and new favorites alike. Make sure to snag a reservation for a weekend date night.

• Two new drink spots, Gimmie Gimmie and A Perfect Day, have set both of their grand openings for Tuesday, August 1. Gimmie Gimmie will operate seven days a week from 6 p.m.-2 a.m., and A Perfect Day will be open Monday-Friday, 4-10 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 12-10 p.m.

• A new mural has popped up along the River Walk by the courthouse. The mural is painted by local artist Joseph Ramey and features vibrant, pastel colors. The artist’s goal was to capture the romance of the River Walk and Fiesta.

• See the 600-lb, 70mm film reel being installed at Santikos Entertainment’s Palladium theater for the movie “Oppenheimer.” You’ll have two weeks to see it in this format until it’s gone forever. The Palladium and AMC River Center are the only two cinemas that are able to show this picture format in the city..

• Beer lovers, this one is for you. The 2023 Texas Craft Brewers Festival is coming Saturday, September 30 in Austin. Four San Antonio breweries will be there including Alamo Beer Company, Back Unturned Beer Co., Man Overboard Brewing Company, and Wild Barely Kitchen and Brewery. Tickets are on sale now.

• Do you love Andy’s Frozen Custard and the movies? This sweet shop has a deal for those seeing “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” this weekend. Here’s the scoop: show your movie stub for either film at Andy’s for a free size upgrade on your custard until Monday, July 24.

• Hear this: The world’s first hearing aids featuring dual processing — and backed by cutting-edge German technology — were just unveiled by Hear.com. Transform your hearing with a 45-day, no-risk trial and join the 385,000+ customers hearing with double the power and double the clarity.*

• Congratulations to Kristen K. and Stan M., the winners of our referral program giveaway. Did you know you can be rewarded for spreading the word about the newsletter? You can look forward to special items such as hats, mugs, and more. Find the referral section above The Wrap each day.

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