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7 free trivia spots around San Antonio

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Head out to Beer, Bacon, Bingo and Brains at Alamo Beer every Thursday. | Photo by Alamo Beer Hall
Put your thinking caps on, gather your crew, and head out for a night of trivia. We’ve rounded up a few places around San Antonio to test your knowledge on a variety of topics (for free), and who knows, you might go home with a cash prize.

Chicken ‘n Pickle, 5215 UTSA Blvd.

Spend your Monday playing pickleball and stay for sports trivia hosted by the bar + restaurant.

Wild Barley Kitchen & Brewery, 8403 Broadway

Come get puzzled at this local spot for free live trivia every Monday night at 6:30 p.m. Don’t forget to order some pints and pizza while you play.

The Hangar Bar & Grill, 8203 Broadway

This bar features two trivia nights. Come by on Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. for trivia, drink specials, and an $85 cash prize. On Saturdays, the bar hosts a daytime trivia starting at 2 p.m. featuring drink specials, brunch, and up to $200 in cash prizes.

Charlie Brown’s, 11888 Starcrest Dr., Suite 101

Come early for the eats and stay for trivia every Tuesday and Thursday night starting at 7 p.m. Teams can win points by answering questions correctly in the length of a song and have the chance to win up to $175 both nights.

The Bang Bang Bar, 119 El Mio St.

Every Wednesday night starting at 7:30 p.m., this vinyl-spinning bar hosts trivia on all things sports, science, music, culture, and more. They also offer prizes and drink specials.

Alamo Beer Company, 202 Lamar St.

Like beer and bacon? This trivia and bingo night is for you. Swing by every Thursday night for Beer, Bacon, Bingo, and Brains starting at 7 p.m. Pro tip: Show up early for a free brewery tour at 6 p.m.

The Hayden, both locations

Bring your team, or arrive solo, to this local Jewish diner. The restaurant hosts its own competition every Thursday night in the dining rooms starting at 7 p.m.
 
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Open
  • Kiki’s, the newest dog-friendly coffee spot downtown, is now open. Located across the street from Maverick Park, the space is created for coffee enthusiasts and dog lovers alike. Swing by daily with your fur baby from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. for barista-crafted beverages + grab-and-go bites.
Announced
  • Speaking of dog-friendly places. Hops & Hounds will move to a new spot along the River Walk (the Museum Reach segment) this fall. The 1.5-acre spot will sit next to the established Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen and will feature a larger dog park + agility course, spaces for gatherings, and a coffee shop.
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History

History

History of the Texas flag

The Texas flag
Adopted in 1839, our flag’s history is much older. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
If a picture’s worth a thousand words, a flag is a whole textbook.

Our state flag is a record of Texas history that experts read like a secret code. Every part carries some meaning, from hoist to fly end.

The colors

This one’s easy: the Texas flag shares its colors with the US flag, and their meanings are identical:
  • Red for courage
  • White for purity and liberty
  • Blue for loyalty
Fun fact: Some proposed Texas flags included green (for victory, borrowed from the Mexican flag) and gold.

The hoist

At the hoist end of the Texas flag — that is, the end near the flagstaff — a blue stripe bears the iconic Lone Star.

The current Lone Star flag was adopted in 1839, but the symbol represented Texan unity and independence decades before. The Jane Long Flag flown in 1819 may have been the star’s debut.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Adriana

From the editor
One of my most recent favorite memories of myself and my best friends from high school was going to the “Mean Girls” trivia last month. Since we quote the movie in our group chat almost daily, we all dressed up in pink, brought our dogs (except for my best friend Mabel and yes I’m still salty about this), and we enjoyed the That’s So Fetch drink.

It was also my dog’s birthday so my best friend Erin bought the dogs a little treat. It was the best night.
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