🚌 Field trip fun

🔍 What is there to learn?

🥾 Know before you go

• Registration is required (max of 30 guests per date)
• Walking requirement of less than .5 miles on uneven pathways
• Provided charter transportation to all locations
• Free breakfast + lunch
• Bring a reusable water bottle

• Resilient and Responsive: Artists and the Environment | Thursday, April 11 | 6-9 p.m. | Culture Commons Gallery at Plaza de Armas, 115 Plaza de Armas, San Antonio | Free | Join the San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture + the Office of Sustainability for the opening reception of an exhibit dedicated to climate change, the environment, and the community response.
• Second Thursday | Thursday, April 11 | 6-9 p.m. | McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio | Free | Peruse the museum’s gardens + enjoy free general admission, live music, art, food and drinks from vendors.
• Carter Carnival | Thursday, April 11 | 9 p.m. | Paper Tiger, 2410 N. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Ride a mechanical bull while jamming to the best hits of Beyoncé.

• Texas Author Series | Friday, April 12 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Guadalupe Latino Bookstore, 1300 Guadalupe St., San Antonio | Free | Meet with authors Guadalupe Garcia McCall as she reads from her new book, “Hearts of Fire and Snow,” and Matthew Tavares who will share his new poetry collection.
• Whiskey and Chocolate Pairing | Friday, April 12 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling, 4834 Whirlwind Dr., San Antonio | $48 | Delight yourself with Belgian chocolates paired with whiskey in this class led by its Chief Whiskey Ambassador.
• Please Stop The Ride | Friday, April 12 | 7 p.m. | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Cir., San Antonio | $39-$69 | Travel downtown for a night of laughs by writer, director, actor, and comedian Mike Birbiglia.

• UTSA is launching a new program for the School of Data Science. The Data Science and AI Community Innovations Scholars program is a paid 10-week data science internship that helps students explore data science careers by partnering with nonprofits in need of support.

• The City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department has a free landfill day this Saturday, April 13 at 7000 IH 10 E. + 8611 Covel Road. Bring your bulky, hard-to-dispose items any time between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Unacceptable materials including sheet rock, dirt, brick, brush, and lumber.

• Have eclipse glasses lying around? Don’t worry, so do we. Instead of adding to the landfill, try donating your pair of viewing glasses for someone who can see the celestial event safely. Bring your pair to the Warby Parker at The Shops at La Cantera and they will donate them to Astronomers Without Borders. (KENS 5)

• Lululemon and Johanna Garza from Amor Cycling Studio + Fitness added a third time to their Earth Day Cycling event on Saturday, April 20 at The Shops at La Cantera. Register for the free 11 a.m. session and enter for a chance to win prizes from Lululemon.

• The owner and chef of Cured, Steven McHugh, released a cookbook aptly-titled “Cured.” The book features savory + delicious dishes from the restaurant like the Kimchi Meatloaf and Chipotle Marmalade Chicken Wings. Signed copies are available at the Twig Bookshop in the Pearl for $37.50.

• Speaking of books. The San Antonio Book Festival released its official parking information for Saturday, April 13. Attendees can park at the Central Library garage for $5. Other lots include Lot 3 at 316 E. Quincy, Lot 7 at 509 Baltimore, and Lot 9 at 503 Camden — all free options.

• May the Fourth be with you. Santikos Entertainment is celebrating Star Wars Day with a nine-episode marathon exclusively at its Casa Blanca location. Those up for the 22-hour marathon will receive a free large popcorn + drink as well as a poster with their $100 ticket purchase.

• Could Marcel Reed outplay Conner Weigman in the spring game? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Texas A&M Aggies with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

• You’re invited to a family-friendly event to learn more about Metro Health’s services on Wednesday, April 17 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Crockett Park. Fiesta de Salud will feature free STD/HIV screenings along with food, games + prizes.*

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