02.29.2024

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📆 An extra day in SA

What would you do with an extra day in SA?

Red and white calendar blocks spelling out February 29.

Let’s celebrate Leap Day 2024. | Graphic by SATXtoday

Today we’re honoring that special time in February that only comes around once every four years. That’s right, we’re talking about Leap Year. Instead of the traditional 28 days, we are treated with 29. It’s all thanks to the Earth not quite taking exactly 365 days to revolve around the sun — it is actually 365.25 days.

In the spirit of a little something extra, we asked you, our readers, what you would do with a little extra time on your hands. Here are some of the best responses for how you plan to enjoy February 29th.

What readers would do

Reader Danielle W. plans to go on a five-mile hike with her huskies and then come home to eat some conchas from La Panaderia.

We think Mr. G would find Amor Eterno the perfect place to go to in the evening.
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Mr. G thinks he’ll clean up the house but will end up watching Netflix instead. Then he’ll have brunch with his friends, visit a speakeasy in the evening, and end the day by referring his friends to subscribe to SATXtoday. Good choice.

An anonymous reader said that they are spending the day with their son, Björn, because it’s his birthday. Happy birthday Björn.

Leap Day Events

Check out these leap day events happening today around the Alamo City.

The Japanese Tea Garden — Dig into a dinner at the Japanese Tea Garden.
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Dinner in the Garden | Various times | Jingu House, 3853 N. Saint Mary’s St. | $165+ | Bring a party of three to six people and enjoy a five-course dinner. Splitting the check six ways sounds cost effective to us.

Wine and Dine Dinner | 7 p.m. | Copa Wine Bar, 19141 Stone Oak Pkwy Ste. 704 | $75 | Come hungry + thirsty and indulge in a four-course meal with wine pairings.

Leap Day Laffs | 7:30-10 p.m. | Upstage Comedy Lounge, 4441 Walzem Rd. | Free | Laugh out loud at this funny show featuring local comics.

Need more things to do? Check out our trusty events calendar.

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Events

Thursday, Feb. 29

Trinity University Fireside Chat with Ruth Simmons, Ph.D. | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 5-6 p.m. | Trinity University Stieren Theater, 1 Trinity Place, San Antonio | Free | Come chat with university president Dr. Simmons as she discusses her journey to the presidency + efforts to promote higher education.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Frost Bank Center, 1 Frost Bank Center Dr., San Antonio | $15-$2500+ | Watch the Silver and Black return to the court from their Rodeo Road Trip and shop the latest merch collab with Devin Vassell at the Spurs Fan Shop.

Friday, March 1

Chuckwagon Breakfast | Friday, March 1 | 7:30-9:30a.m. | Boeing Center, 3331 General Hudnell Dr., San Antonio | Free | Bring your appetite and get an early morning start with breakfast provided by Frost Bank.
First Friday Vintage Market | Friday, March 1 | 7-11 p.m. | Southtown Vinyl, 1112 S. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Shop from vintage fashion vendors, browse local artwork + vinyl pressings, enjoy live music, and grab small bites to eat from various food trucks.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Arts

Local music group Agarita is hosting a free First Friday Gallery Opening at its new headquarters (724 S. Alamo #2) on Friday, March 1, from 5 to 9 p.m. Explore artwork curated by the McNay’s Head of Development Katy Silva León and check out the new loft space.

Featured

The San Antonio Zoo is one of 20 nominees for the best zoo in USA Today’s “10 Best Readers’ Choice 2024.” These zoos were chosen based on excelling in animal care + enrichment, and meaningful interactions between animals and human visitors. You have until Sunday, March 3 to cast your vote.

Festival

The Texas Food & Wine Alliance announced its chef lineup for the Live Fire! food party happening at Camp Mabry in Austin on Thursday, April 11 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Guests can sample bites from San Antonio Chef Mattison Bills of Howdy Child and other Texas restaurateurs. Tickets start at $125.

Asked

Where can we find the very best coffee shop in San Antonio? In case you missed it, we’re starting a bracket challenge in which the top eight coffee contenders — nominated by you — will go head-to-head here in our newsletter and on socials. Make sure your favorite spot is one of those eight.

Sports

Recap the recent loss by Dallas’ hockey team against the Colorado Avalanche. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Dallas Stars with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Edu

Thinking about enrolling your child in Somerset Academy? Get the inside scoop from senior Destiny Herrera, who details her experience since first becoming a student in the fifth grade.*

Home

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

With the San Antonio Coffee Festival back on this Saturday, I’m so excited to try different coffees and learn about the process that goes into making the perfect cup of Joe. If you see me at the festival, come say hi. I’d love to meet you.

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