April 15, 2024

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🥳 Happy birthday Selena

Selena’s star can be found on the street level entrance of Hard Rock Café. | Photo by SATXtoday team

Bidi Bidi Bom Bom — in case you didn’t know, Selena Day is tomorrow (Tuesday, April 16), and we can’t wait to celebrate the “Queen of Tejano Music.”

It’s no secret that San Antonio’s love for Selena is unrivaled — if Como La Flor doesn’t play at least once at a party, is it even a San Antonio party?

We all know the singer’s connection to our city is strong (even once having ran a boutique in town). However, only superfans have been to all these iconic spots that celebrate her legacy around town.

🗺️ Selena San Antonio map

The Selena Bridge, San Antonio River Walk
Located between N. Saint Mary’s St. and Navarro St., this bridge served as the setting for the romantic scene in “Selena” the movie (starring J.Lo). This is definitely a bit of a tourist trap — but can you blame us? The spot offers some truly Instagram-worthy views.

Selena’s Hollywood Star, Hard Rock Café
You’ve heard of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but what about the River-Walk of Fame? No? Okay, it doesn’t actually exist (sorry), but there is a star commemorating the christening of the restaurant.

selena-brigde-1350x1080 — Selena + our SATXtoday sticker — is there a better combo?
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Photo by SATXtoday team

🎂 Selena celebrations

Get the party started with these events celebrating Selena:

Bidi Bidi Birthday | Tuesday, April 16 | 6 p.m. | Smoke Skybar, 501 E. Crockett St. | Free | “Baila Esta Cumbia” at this barbecue restaurant for a family-friendly costume contest, goods from local vendors, and a showing of the film “Selena.”
Celebrate Selena’s Birthday | Tuesday, April 16 | 6-9 p.m. | The Park at Pearl, 312 Pearl Pkwy.| Free | Celebrate the Queen of Tejano music with a DJ, singing, dancing, and a photobooth.
Selena Day - A Mariachi Tribute | Tuesday, April 16 | 7-10 p.m. | St. Anthony Hotel, 300 E. Travis St. | $20-$40 | Reserve your tickets in advance and enjoy free valet for this birthday bash tribute.

See Selena-themed murals + artwork

Asked

Selena Quintanilla is the Queen of...

A. San Antonio
B. Tejano music
C. Corpus Christi
D. The River Walk

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Events

Monday, April 15

Picnic in the Park | Monday, April 15 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Legacy Park, 103 W. Houston St., San Antonio | Free | Celebrate Royal Blue Grocery’s fifth birthday with live music, $10 picnic bundles, and free hibiscus tea lemonades + cookies while supplies last.
Show Me The Funny | Monday, April 15 | 9:30-11 p.m. | Southtown Joe’s, 420 E César E. Chávez Blvd., San Antonio | Free | Sign up to give your own comedic stand up and enjoy free food while supplies last.

Tuesday, April 16

SATXtoday Fiesta Medal Giveaway | Tuesday, April 16 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Early Bird Coffee, 11745 I-10 #527, San Antonio | Free | Get your hands on the first-ever SATXtoday Fiesta medal by showing us proof of being a current or new subscriber to our newsletter.
Bike Fiesta | Tuesday, April 16 | 5-10 p.m. | Paseo on Houston, 111 W. Houston St., San Antonio | Free | Venture into downtown to mingle with local cycling groups, vendors, and dig into food + drinks by local businesses.

Wednesday, April 17

Fiesta de Salud | Wednesday, April 17 | 3-7 p.m. | Crockett Park, 1300 North Main Ave., San Antonio | Free | You’re invited to a family-friendly event to learn more about Metro Health’s services.*

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Travel

10 Vrbos so amazing, they won 2024’s “Vacation Rentals of the Year”

The Paradise Found Vrbo in Florida, seen from the back with its expansive pool, palm tress, and outdoor living room.

Yes, all of these incredible houses are available to book. | Photo of Paradise Found via Vrbo

Vrbo released this year’s list of Vacation Rentals of the Year, and we can’t stop looking at these incredible homes.

Ranging from $711 to $4,750 a night and built to accommodate a crowd, these Vrbos were made to host the next big family vacation or group trip.

Sedona, Arizona: Palatial Paradise Estate

Heated infinity pool, game room, outdoor fireplace

Sand Lake, Michigan: Sandy Lakehouse

Pickleball court, bikes, paddleboards, and kayaks

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: Casa Acantilado

Ocean-view bedrooms, cliffside sauna, hot tub

See photos of all 10 Vrbos

News Notes

Eat

Dine and sip with Hotel Emma at its Casa Dragones Dinner on Saturday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a four-course meal by Executive Chef Ned Elliott, paired with Casa Dragones sipping tequilas in the hotel’s open-aired courtyard. Tickets are $150 each.

Civic

The City of San Antonio’s Department of Human Services is requesting public input for naming suggestions of the new Community & Senior Center in Heritage Park. Residents of District 4 are invited to attend a public hearing on Tuesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at Cody Elementary School.

Plan Ahead

Southtown Vinyl announced country music singer Hunter Hayes is doing an in-store signing at 1 p.m. on Record Store Day — Saturday, April 20. In addition to the signing, the artist is giving away a pair of tickets to one lucky winner for his show at the Aztec Theater.

Fiesta

Kerbey Lane Cafe has partnered with the Fiesta San Antonio Foundation — marking its first Alamo City collaboration. From Thursday, April 18 through Sunday, April 28, the first 150 customers each day who order the short stack of Fiesta Pancakes and tag it on social media will receive its Fiesta medal.

Sports

Take a deep dive into the Cowboys’ mock draft simulation. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Travel

Looking to beat the heat this summer? Head to Seabrook, Washington’s award-winning beach town. Home to mild temperatures, miles of beach, luxury vacation homes, hiking trails, and more — it’s an ideal getaway for all ages. Bonus: There’s direct shuttle service from the airport. Use code TEXAS10 and save 10%. Plan your visit.*

San Antonian

Spanish 101

SATXtoday: downtown San Antonio river walk

The River Walk is a staple spot full of culture in San Antonio. | Photo by Frederick Gonzales

You may remember our ‘puro’ SATX grammar lesson where we explained how we use language to express identity + pride in the Alamo City.

Today, we’re sharing words every San Antonian just knows (or should know if you want to take full advantage of what our beautiful city has to offer).

¡Salud!

This goes without saying, but we love celebrating special occasions the best way we know how — usually with a margarita in hand. Salud translates to “cheers,” but that doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t take part in the fun without alcohol.

Los números del 1 al 10

Better than walking up to your local taquero and holding up your fingers, we recommend brushing up on your español to order the exact number of tacos you want. Why? You might end up ordering four orders of six tacos by accident at Taquitos West Ave. — speaking from personal experience.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicholas

From the editor

It was amazing getting to meet some of y’all at our first Fiesta medal giveaway. Didn’t have an opportunity to grab one? Don’t sweat it. There’s a second chance tomorrow at Early Bird Coffee. We hope to see you there. Also, try the Horchata Cold Brew — it’s perfection.

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