The Thrift Thru, 2021 San Pedro Ave Suite #1

Wow Wow Lemonade, 14510 NW Military Highway, Suite 104

Hokulani Shave Ice, 303 Pearl Pkwy

Aloha Kitchen, 1151 Harry Wurzbach Rd.

Big Aloha’s Ali’i Cove, 1210 Pat Booker Rd. Suite H

• Culinaria Restaurant Weeks | Wednesday, Aug. 16-Thursday, Aug. 17 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Restaurants throughout San Antonio | $20-$55 | Find your next favorite local restaurant with breakfast, lunch, and dinner deals.
• Summer Nights in the Garden | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 5-9 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place, San Antonio | $13-$18 | Enjoy extended garden hours with live music, vendors, and food + drinks.
• San Antonio FC vs. Rio Grande Valley FC | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 8 p.m. | Toyota Field, 5106 David Edwards Dr., San Antonio | $15-$62 | Come watch the local soccer club and enjoy $2 hot dog night.

• Beer, Bacon, Bingo (and Brains) | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 7-10 p.m. | Alamo Beer Company, 202 Lamar St., San Antonio | Free | Join this local brewery for a special night of games, drinks, and snacks.
• Puppy Yoga | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Confluence Park, 310 W. Mitchell St., San Antonio | $25 | Join a guided stretch session with Cassandra and puppies from SNIPSA.
• Karaoke Night | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 9:30 p.m. | Retox Bar, 1031 Patricia #105, San Antonio | Free | Bring your singing voice and have a chance to win a $50 bar tab.

• San Antonio was ranked No. 32 in Architectural Digest’s “Most Climate-Resilient Cities.” The publication studied 50 major cities who are investing in clean energy, infrastructure, and preparing its residents for extreme weather events. Other Texas cities that were ranked include Austin, Houston, and Dallas. (Architectural Digest)

• Did you know San Antonio is home to one of the largest Mexican cookbook collections in the country? The UTSA Mexican Cookbook Collection has over 2,000 cookbooks dating back to 1789. In the collection, you’ll find recipes, stories of expert women chefs, and more. Interested? Schedule an appointment to visit.

• Historic Tours are back at the Majestic Theatre. Swing by for a tour starting on Monday, Aug. 28 at 5:30 p.m. Visitors will get a behind-the-scenes look at the theatres’ history and architecture, including a peek backstage. Tickets start at $30.

• Stinson Park will receive it’s own share of improvements with a $335,000 renovation. The modifications include new shaded structures, tree planting + irrigation, and concrete removal to address ADA issues. Construction is set to start in October and should be completed in February 2024.

• The Historic Pearl is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of night markets called Mercadito Cultural. Come by on Wednesdays (Sept. 20, Sept. 27, and Oct. 4) to experience local chefs, artisans, and performances of Hispanic Heritage. Don’t forget, Hispanic Heritage Month runs Friday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 15.

• The Guerra Branch Library will temporarily close for renovations beginning Monday, Aug. 21. Building upgrades include a new HVAC system and repaving + re-striping of the library’s parking lot. Interim services will be available at the Virginia Gill Community Center during the renovations. A reopen date has yet to be released.

• KENS 5 news anchor Isis Romero is adding adjunct professor to her resume. Starting this fall, Isis will be teaching a course on Broadcast Journalism at the University of the Incarnate Word’s Communication Arts program. Don’t worry, she’ll still be delivering the nightly news. (KENS 5)

• Heating and cooling accounts for ~60% of energy usage in a home. See the answer.*

Bracken Cave Preserve

• Camden St. Bridge, San Antonio
• Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve, Mason County
• Congress Avenue Bridge, Austin

• Start your morning off right with Matcha Nude. This matcha powder is made with premium-grade organic, non-GMO ingredients, perfect for a tasty, energizing drink.

• It’s Going’s biggest sale of the year. Buy an Elite membership and finally get notified when first + business class flights are 40-90% off. The sale ends Thursday, Aug. 31.

• The latest Kindle model — the Kindle Paperwhite — boasts a glare-free display, warm light options for night, and is waterproof from the beach to the bath.

• Four Sigmatic’s organic protein powder is the ultimate smoothie booster. It contains 18 grams of protein and 1500 milligrams of adaptogens per serving — nourishing your mind + body.