Backyard on Broadway, 2411 Broadway

Burleson Yard Beer Garden, 430 Austin St.

Dog and Pony Grill, 1481 S. Main St., Boerne

Friendly Spot, 943 S. Alamo St.

Pigpen, 106 Pershing Ave.

Texas Dog Co., 4302 Hyatt Place Dr.

• Big Texas Comic Con | Friday, Oct. 6-Sunday, Oct. 8 | Times vary | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E. Market St., San Antonio | $26-$36 | See your favorite stars across film, television, animation, comics, and more at this pop culture convention.
• Film Panel and Mixer | Friday, Oct. 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Alamo City Studios, 8533 Fairhaven St., San Antonio | Free | Learn about what it takes to be part of the entertainment industry in the Alamo City at this networking event.
• Last Chance Market | Friday, Oct. 6 | 6-10 p.m. | Bluebonnet Direct Primary Care, 1135 S. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Shop local vendors, enjoy live music by Cura, and grab a free beer (while supplies last) at this First Friday market.
• Cumbia Night | Friday, Oct. 6 | 8-11 p.m. | The Good Kind Southtown, 1127 S. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with dancing, full bar + botanical cocktails, and live music by DJ Nandez.

• Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Brackenridge Park, 3910 N. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Celebrate our local pollinators with education events, tree + plant giveaways, and an obstacle course.
• Doggie Poolooza | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Lady Bird Johnson Park Pool, 10700 Nacogdoches, San Antonio | Free | Bring your swimming pups out for a day of doggy aerobics, swimming sessions, and pet resource booths.
• Barbacoa & Big Red Festival | Saturday, Oct. 7-Sunday, Oct. 8 | Times vary | R&J Music Pavillion, 18086 Pleasanton Rd., San Antonio | $13-$35 | Celebrate the San Antonio breakfast with food + drinks, live music, and shopping.

• Mercado del Tigre | Sunday, Oct. 8 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Leche de Tigre, 318 E Cevallos St., San Antonio | Free | Enjoy the patio weather while shopping local vendors and enjoying coffee + fall cocktails.
• Cucuy Festival | Sunday, Oct. 8 | 12-8 p.m. | Alamo Beer Co., 202 Lamar St., San Antonio | Free | Ring in spooky season with carnival rides, live music, trick-or-treating, beer + food, and a costume contest.
• Spurs Trivia Night | Sunday, Oct. 8 | 3 p.m. | Texas Dog Co., 4302 Hyatt Place Dr., San Antonio | $20 | Test your knowledge on all things silver and black.

• Retire early?
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• Buy an epic vacation home?
• All of the above?

• Assemble a real 500-piece puzzle.
• Scan the QR code.
• Get a cash prize ranging from $1 to $1,000,000 (yep; that’s six zeroes).

• The Housing Assistance Program will reopen applications for renters assistance for local renters affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Open Monday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 22 — visit the website or call 210-207-5910 (or 311) to see if you qualify, and apply

• Viva Aerobus announced it’s expanding service to Querétaro, the top requested Mexico destination from locals. This will be the third Mexican city the airline flies to — they are also adding more nonstop flights from SATX to Mexico City and Leon, Guanajuato. (SA Business Journal)

• Join the Department of Arts & Culture and the San Antonio International Airport on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 9:30 a.m. to celebrate two new installations by artist Sandra Gonzalez, located in Terminal A. Come check out the murals titled “Culture, Colors and Traditions of San Antonio,” meet the artist, and enjoy light refreshments.

• Local author Isa Arsén is releasing her debut novel, “Shoot the Moon.” The fictional story follows a physics graduate, Annie Fisk, who works her way from a NASA secretary up into the ranks of the Apollo engineers. Stop by Nowhere Book Shop on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. to grab a copy and meet the author.

• San Antonio Animal Care Services is asking local residents to donate pet food to help families facing financial hardship in the community. The department is looking for unopened dog + cat food, and donations can be dropped off, or shipped, to 4710 State Hwy. 151 during its hours of operation.

• The UTSA Roadrunners football team will play in their first American Athletic Conference game tomorrow against the Temple University Owls at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Check out the watch party at Alamo Beer Co. or tune into ESPN+ at 1 p.m. to cheer on the Roadrunners. (SA Report)

• Let’s go Spurs. Country music star Shania Twain and the San Antonio Spurs teamed up to release 500 limited edition t-shirts ahead of the singer’s tour stops in the Lone Star State. Fans can purchase the t-shirt featuring Shania’s album cover from “Queen of Me” and the Spurs logo for $44.99. (MySA)

• Archie’s Coffee Lounge has released it’s Halloween menu, featuring spirited cocktails and seasonal sips. Swing by this locally-owned spot at 9630 Huebner Rd. to enjoy Witches Brew (dry red wine), Boo Berry (plant-based energy drink), The PSL (traditional pumpkin spice latte), and the Green Goblin (whiskey).

• Nordstrom Rack plans to open its fourth San Antonio location on the city’s Northwest side at 11411 Bandera Rd. — across the highway from the H-E-B Plus! The 25,000-sqft store will join other retailers inside of the Bandera Pointe shopping center and is scheduled to open in 2024.

• Fall means perfect biking weather — and studies have shown that e-bike riders typically ride more often (and for longer distances) than traditional bike riders. This brand carries new and certified pre-owned e-bikes at up to 60% off retail; delivering them 99% assembled to your doorstep. Use code RUN for $100 off.*

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