🎊 What is Hispanic Heritage Month?

🎊 How to celebrate

• “El Grito” Cultural Program and Civic Ceremony | Historic Market Square | Friday, Sept. 15 | 6-9 p.m. | Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with free live Mexican music, folklorico dancers, as well as food + craft vendors.
• Viva Dieciséis | The Historic Pearl | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 5-9 p.m. | Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with free mariachi performances, loteria games, and a traditional grito by Consulado General of México.
• Throwback Film Series: “Selena” | Mission Marquee Plaza | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Bring the lawn chairs and enjoy local food trucks for a free nightly movie showing.
• Hispanic Heritage Month Wine & Food Pairing | Wine 210 | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Try a specially curated wine menu paired with a food spread as you immerse yourself in Hispanic culture for $55.
• Rapsodia Mexicana | UTSA Recital Hall | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Catch this free concert by the UTSA Orchestra celebrating Mexican music and the confluence of cultures in South Texas.
• Alebrije Expo | The Historic Pearl | Wednesday, Oct. 4–Sunday, Oct. 8 | 303 Pearl Parkway | Catch a free nightly viewing of these light up spirit creatures.

• PARK(ing) Day | Friday, Sept. 15 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Legacy Park, 103 W. Houston St., San Antonio | Free | Watch as the city turns downtown streets + parking spaces into mini gardens and pop-up markets.
• The Alice: An Immersive Cocktail Experience | Friday, Sept. 15 | 5:30-11 p.m. | Artisan Distillery, 402 Austin St., San Antonio | $47 | Go on a 90-minute topsy-turvy adventure with themed cocktails, eats, and photo-ops.
• UTSA Roadrunners Football vs. Army Black Knights | Friday, Sept. 15 | 6 p.m. | Alamodome, 100 Montana St., San Antonio | $10-$228 | Orange-out the Dome for the team’s second home game of the season.

• Grand Opening | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 9 a.m. | Clear Light Coffee, 2191 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio | Free | Celebrate the opening of Clear Light Coffee’s sophomore location with a ribbon cutting ceremony, wine, specialty coffee, and small plates.
• Markets at the Marquee | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Mission Marquee Plaza, 3100 Roosevelt Ave., San Antonio | Free | Shop from locally sourced foods, hand-crafted items, food trucks, and more
• Zoo Boo | Saturday, Sept. 16-Sunday, Sept. 17 | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. | San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio | Celebrate the spookiest time of the year at this family-friendly event featuring trick-or-treating, live music, and costume parties.

• Slow Sunday Motor Club | Sunday, Sept. 17 | 8 a.m. | Estate Coffee Co., 1320 E. Houston St., San Antonio | Free | Start your morning off with a cup of coffee and a car show with local auto enthusiasts.
• Street2Feet Mindfulness Triathlon | Sunday, Sept. 17 | 8:30-10 a.m. | The Greenline at Brooks, 2532 Sidney Brks Dr., San Antonio | Run and raise funds to support this local organizations mission.
• Makers Market | Sunday, Sept. 17 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Historic Pearl, 303 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio | Free | Pick up some local artisan goods like pottery, wood crafts, and more.

• The City of San Antonio approved its $3.7 billion budget for the 2024 fiscal year. Over a two-year period, the city is prioritizing funding property tax relief, safety measures, and quality of life enhancements.

• Rosario’s ComidaMex & Bar has opened an event space, Casa Isabel, next door at the former King William Garden House at 722 S. Saint Mary’s St. The renovated 2,000-sqft space can accommodate up to 80 seated guests. Interested in booking? Reach out to its Banquet Coordinator, Loretta Leyja.

• City Council approved a $1.7 million agreement with Geekdom that will help support local entrepreneurs and small business owners. The tech startup is working to re-launch its program LaunchSA to develop a professional network of business owners and create seed funding for future entrepreneurs.

• Adam Sandler is making a stop to the Alamo City at the AT&T Center for “The I Missed You Tour” on Thursday, Dec. 7. The show is for mature audiences and will feature a surprise guest, who has not yet been announced. Tickets go on sale today at noon.

• The University of Texas at San Antonio and UT Health San Antonio are offering a first of its kind dual degree program. The new degree plan will combine medicine + artificial intelligence (AI), allowing physicians to use AI to improve diagnostic and treatment outcomes of patients.

• Ready for more fall y’all? Burgerteca is selling the iconic bright red seasonal staple — candy apples. You can find these sweet treats at its location near the Blue Star Complex. Pro tip: If an evil witch approaches you in the woods with an apple, don’t eat it.

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• Francis Bogside is giving college football fans a 10% discount on any entree.
• Bar Three Twenty One is offering $2.10 beer specials.
• Got a sweet tooth? Justin’s Ice Cream is promoting two for $10 small cake cones with UTSA Roadrunner orange + blue ice cream.
• Wanna grab a cold one? Grab a cold one at Rita’s on the River is offering two for $10 domestic draft pints and two for $10 tacos.
• Need something for the home? Scentchips is offering a $2.10 discount.