09.01.2023

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53º | Partly cloudy | 20% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:29 a.m. | Sunset 5:48 p.m.

🤧 Need a tissue?

Places to have a good cry around San Antonio

The San Antonio skyline featuring the Tower of the Americas, Central Library, Frost Tower, in a blue, cold hue.

Looking for a cry? We’re here to pat you on the back and let you know that it’s okay to let it out. | Photo by the City of San Antonio

City Editors Nicholas and Adriana here — look, we all know some days are tougher than others. Allowing yourself to have a good, hard sob in the proper setting can often be cathartic and can help work through whatever is bothering you in a healthy way.

To that end, here are four places around the 210 where we like to have a good cry. Let’s set the mood, Alexa, play “Hurt” by Johnny Cash.

1604 (Weekdays 4-6 p.m.), West or East

Listen, the construction isn’t going to be finished any time soon — it’s been going on for 63 years — and if you’re heading west towards Bandera, that sudden three-lane merge into two causes a clog. It’s just the best vibe to dramatically sob whilst listening to “Mad Woman” by Taylor Swift.

Coffee + Culture (in the a.m.), front patio

Picture this: You’re sitting under the black and white striped umbrella, pondering why you let a summer fling happen. Maybe your mascara is runny but that’s okay, because an Oreo Croissant never broke anyone’s heart.

Paramour Bar

Were you just stood up? Don’t fret, take in the city skyline and the San Antonio River at this rooftop bar. In the words of the all-wise Samantha Jones from “Sex and the City”, “If he seems too good to be true, he probably is.”

H-E-B Parking Lot (Pick any)

Ran into your high school ex while picking up some sugar? How about getting into the car and taking in that price tag on the receipt? Either reason would cause us to tuck under a blanket and cry... good thing you have one in your car for this moment.

Is there a specific spot you like to cry at around the Alamo City? Let us know.

Events

Friday, Sept. 1

Bier Fest | Friday, Sept. 1-Sunday, Sept. 3 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sea World San Antonio, 10500 SeaWorld Dr., San Antonio | $50-$120 | Come for the international craft beer + eats celebration and stay for the thrill rides
First Fridays at Déjà Vu! | Friday, Sept. 1 | 6 p.m. | Deja Vu, 1236 S. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio | Receive a tarot reading and get a photo of your aura while you shop for jewelry.
Twilight at Confluence Park | Friday, Sept. 1 | 7-9 p.m. | Confluence Park, 310 W. Mitchell St., San Antonio | Free | Take a tour of the park while you enjoy refreshments + snacks, a sound bath, and more.

Saturday, Sept. 2

Margarita Pour Off | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 4 p.m.-12 a.m. | The Block SA, 14530 Road Runner Way, San Antonio | Free | Kick back with drink specials including five margaritas for $20, live music, and watch the first UTSA football game of the season.
Alamo City LX Mopar Car Show | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 6-10 p.m. | Tower of the Americas, 739 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., San Antonio | Free | Check out Chrysler 300s, Dodge Chargers + Challengers, and more.
Movies in the Pool | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 8:45 p.m. | San Pedro Springs Pool, 2200 N. Flores, San Antonio | Free | Relax by the pool with a showing of the Disney animated classic “The Little Mermaid.”

Sunday, Sept. 3

KAPPA KAJUN Seafood Festival | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Smashin Crab Stone Oak, 700 E. Sonterra Blvd. #1117, San Antonio | Come out for seafood and support the Kappa Alpha Psi Education Foundation.
Full STEAM Ahead – Art in the Sky | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 1-3 p.m. | The Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St., San Antonio | Free | Bring the family for Locals Day and learn about the night sky + bring home a planetarium.
Backyard BBQ | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 5-11 p.m. | Camp 1604, 5535 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio | Free | Celebrate Labor Day weekend with food + drink specials, games, and a live DJ.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Sports

The San Antonio FC is now the best Texas USL team, outranking Rio Grande Valley FC and the El Paso Locomotive FC. The local club is the first to achieve a back-to-back Copa Tejas win and is currently the No. 1 team in the USL Western Conference.

Ranked

BASIS San Antonio (the Shavano Park location) is the No. 1 ranked high school in San Antonio, No. 7 best high school school in Texas, and the No. 81 high school in national placement, according to US News’ “Best High School Search”. The schools were ranked based on graduation rate and state placement exam scores.

Film

Santikos Entertainment heard our local Swifties and is bringing the “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” movie to its San Antonio cinemas. Tickets are on sale now and start at $15.63. Be quick, these tickets tend to sell fast — at least it’s not another Ticketmaster situation.

Award

San Antonio-based Southwest Research Institute was awarded a project to use the Hubble and James Webb telescopes to study Io, one of the moons of Jupiter and the most volcanically active body in the solar system. The study will help scientists understand planetary volcanoes and tidal heating.

Announced

Alamo City’s Asian-inspired beer garden, Wurst Behavior, is teaming up with Jacob’s Private Chef & Catering for a Free Food Friday. Be sure to stop by tonight at 7:30 p.m. for some free Lo Mein. Make sure to bring your friends for a night of eats and drinks.

Festival

Welcoming Week is almost here. The celebration is held to honor immigrants, refugees, San Antonian-natives, and all who call the Alamo City home. The festivities runs on select days from Friday, Sep. 8 through Tuesday, Sep. 26. You can find more information about citizenship by attending a newcomer resource fair.

Eat

Francis Bogside is bringing it’s famous pizza back from its former location and will offer an all-day happy hour on Sundays and Mondays. Make sure to swing by during its promotion and grab slice of pizza + sip on a $6 Tequila Honeysuckle.

Eat

🥓 Beggin’ for bacon

45 great brunch spots in San Antonio

Travel to San Antonio’s Northside to enjoy brunch in a minimalist aesthetic featuring American and Mexican dishes at Mae Dunne. | Photo by Mae Dunne

With tomorrow being International Bacon Day, we listed a whole bunch of brunch options (30 total), along with menu recs, pro tips, and an interactive map to track ‘em. Plan your weekend + pour those mimosas.

Hours listed are when brunch menus are available.

Weekend musts

Meadow Eatery | 555 W. Bitters Rd., Ste. 100| Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Hill Country Breakfast is the best mash up of BBQ and Tex-Mex.

NOLA Brunch and Beignets | 720 E. Mistletoe | Wed.-Sun. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Fan favorite dishes include a play on chicken and waffles with chicken and beigents, the avocado tostada, and The Big Easy Biscuit.

The Hayden | Multiple locations | Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Try one of many house favorite dishes like the barbacoa omelet or the fried chicken + lake waffle.

27 more brunch spots

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicholas

From the editor

Listen. I got beef with Ticketmaster. I was one of the lucky ones who waited nine hours in the virtual queue for pre-sale tickets to see Taylor Swift. Did I already see her in concert when she came to Houston? Yes. Will I do my best to get tickets to see the tour movie? Double yes.

May the odds be ever in your favor fellow Swifties.

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