🏟️ The beginning

• Floor space of over 32,000 sqft
• 10,000 parking spaces
• Expo Halls provide an additional 170,000 sqft

🎤 Who’s been here?

💰 What’s happening now?

• Free Admission Night | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 4-7 p.m. | The Alamo, 300 Alamo Plz., San Antonio | Free | Celebrate David Crockett’s birthday with extended hours and free admission into the museum’s newest exhibit.
• Dreamland Exhibit | Friday, Aug. 18 | 4 p.m. | McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio | Free | Celebrate the 30th anniversary of this Tim Burton movie with a new art exhibition.
• Poetry Night | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 7-10 p.m. | Vice Versa, 123 Heiman St., San Antonio | Free | Come out to this local coffee spot during its “Chess & Chill” night and share your poetry.

• Kid’s Camp | Friday, Aug. 18 | 11 a.m. | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 618 NW Loop 410, San Antonio | $5 | Catch a screening of the movie “Where The Wild Things Are.”
• Bingo and Beer | Friday, Aug. 18 | 6-8 p.m. | Spring Creek Gardens, 11355 US-28, Spring Branch | $15 | Grab a glass of beer and play bingo in this garden center.
• SpongeBob Party | Friday, Aug. 18 | 9 p.m. | Brass Monkey, 2702 N. Saint Marys St., San Antonio | Free | Dress up as your favorite Bikini Bottom character and enjoy no cover charge, underwater-themed decorations, and a costume contest for people 21 years old + over.

• The National Weather Service predicts a cool down for the Alamo City in the near future. According to data released yesterday, there is a slight chance for a tropical wave to push over San Antonio and surrounding areas, potentially dropping temperatures below 100° with some scattered showers. (TPR)

• The Alamodome announced country music super star Luke Combs is bringing his “Growin’ Up & Gettin’ Old Tour” to the venue next year on Friday, May 10, 2024 and Saturday, May 11, 2024. Pre-registration for tickets is now open and closes this Saturday, Aug. 19. Tickets go on sale next week.

• The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day alert today for the San Antonio area due to high levels of ozone air pollution. This is the third Ozone Action Day alert this year. See which pollution-reducing activities you can practice today.

• After opening in early 2020, Espuelas – known as the bar under the bridge – announced it is closing its doors on Monday, Aug. 21. The business thanked its customers and the community for the love + support over the years and invites everyone for one last drink through Sunday.

• Baby coming soon. The San Antonio Zoo is officially on baby watch with the pregnancy announcement of one of its Okapi (sometimes called a “zebra giraffe”) named Ludimi. Okapi are endangered species, and are the only living relative of the giraffe.

• Trinity Art is hosting an end of summer paint party bash at LadyBird Beer Garden on Sunday, Aug. 27 from 7-10 p.m. The guided painting class will include all the necessary supplies and swag bags. Tickets can be purchased for $45. Send Trinity Art a message if you’d like to attend.

• Alebrije Panderia announced earlier this week it is closing temporarily from Aug. 20-26 while the staff goes on vacation. While they’re closed, check out these other local spots to grab pan dulce.

• Calling all card players. Brooklyn Square Social Club and Card Parlor, a new card club, is coming on the San Antonio River Walk. The club plan includes 16 poker tables and a lounge with a bar. Currently, there is not a grand opening date slated. Check out the site plans. (MySA)

• In honor of City Hall Selfie Day earlier this week, Master Model Builder Kevin Hintz from Legoland Discovery Center stopped by San Antonio City Hall to pose for a photo with his LEGO City Hall replica, containing 9,000 LEGO bricks. Check out his masterpiece.

• Friday, Nov. 10: vs. Timberwolves at 7 p.m. CT
• Tuesday, Nov. 14 at Thunder at 6:30 p.m. CT on TNT
• Friday, Nov. 17 vs. Kings at 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN
• Tuesday, Nov. 24 at Warriors at 9 p.m. CT on ESPN