05.03.2024

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Vinyl spinning 🤝 coffee sipping

Dallas native brings coffee + community to San Antonio neighborhood

Check out San Antonio’s newest coffee shop: The Spin Coffee & Vinyl located in the Northeast Park neighborhood. | Photo by SATXtoday team

Coffee connoisseurs, cereal eaters, and vinyl collectors unite — a new espresso spot called The Spin Coffee & Vinyl is now open at 3131 Nacogdoches Rd. Suite 101. This is the perfect place to get all three, Monday through Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Located in the Northeast Park neighborhood, this Dallas-based coffee shop is owned by a gentleman named Massif, and he was kind enough to spill the beans about his sophomore San Antonio adventure.

Massif’s story

Why the Alamo City? Massif travels back + forth between Dallas, San Antonio, and Albuquerque for his wife’s job, so starting a location in the River City just made sense and felt right.

“San Antonio is thirsty for coffee” says The Spin Coffee & Vinyl owner, and thinks coffee tastes best when community is involved. Massif’s goal is to create a community in Northeast Park over a cup of coffee, vinyl spinning, and yes, a bowl of cereal + handmade pastries.

Be sure to follow its Instagram account for future community board game nights, live music, and newly-added record inventory.

Pictured above: The Strawberry Fields, which is City Editor-approved and recommended.
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Photo by SATXtoday team

Nice to matcha

The Spin Coffee & Vinyl has all of your classic coffee + latte flavors, think: Lavender and Vanilla. Where the new spot shines is its unique beverages like the Cobo-Chico (cold brew and Topo Chico) or the City Editor-approved Strawberry Fields consisting of matcha, strawberry puree, and your choice of milk.

If you’re feeling adventurous, try ordering the Cafe Cola that includes espresso shots, Coca Cola, and milk.

Putting the coffee aside, the shop has a vast record collection for patrons to browse through and purchase. Pro tip: Grab a board game and play while you pass the time.

Events

Friday, May 3

The Amazing Preservation Race | Friday, May 3 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Legcy Park, 103 W. Houston St., San Antonio | Free | Watch as teams of four follow clues and complete challenges around downtown to fill their passports — think “Amazing Race” but with a Alamo City twist.
Film on the Green | Friday, May 3 | 8-10 p.m. | San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave., San Antonio | Free | Bring your chairs and blankets to the West Courtyard for a showing of “The Princess Bride.”
Gimme Gimme Disco: A Disco Party Inspired by ABBA | Friday, May 3 | 8 p.m. | Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio | $23 | Wear your bright and flashy colors for a 1970s + 1980s dance party featuring hits from The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, and Cher.

Saturday, May 4

Baby Alpaca Cuddling and Wine Tasting | Saturday, May 4 | 2 p.m. | Grapetown Vineyard & Farm, 8142 Old San Antonio Rd., Fredericksburg | $51.73-$85.51 | Hang out with baby alpacas and have a glass of wine in the Texas Hill Country.
Silent Book Club Meeting | Saturday, May 4 | 2 p.m. | Ruby City, 150 Camp St., San Antonio | Free | Join this book club for a silent reading session.
Cinco De Mayo: Glow in the Dark | Saturday, May 4 | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Studio 210 Nightclub and Bar, 10319 Perrin Beitel, San Antonio | $12-$87 | Dress in your glow-in-the-dark best and dance all night long while enjoying drink specials.

Sunday, May 5

Forest Bathing in the Garden | Sunday, May 5 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl., San Antonio | $30-$35 | Experience a guided meditation in the beautiful outdoors and sip on tea under a tree to feel rejuvenated.
Scout the Briscoe | Sunday, May 5 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St., San Antonio | Free | Learn about western artists at this monthly locals day and complete the scavenger hunt for a prize.
Cinco De Mayo with Twang and Viva Beer | Sunday, May 5 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Alamo Beer Company , 202 Lamar St., San Antonio | Free | Be one of the first to try Twang’s latest creation, a canned Michelada Beer, as well as listen to live music and shop from a vendor market.

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News Notes

Fiesta

We’re looking for your feedback to make our Fiesta 2025 initiative better. Please take a moment to fill out this questionnaire and share your voice with us on how to improve for next year as well as what kind of content you want to see.

Civic

VIA Metropolitan Transit has your transportation needs covered for the Joint, General, Special Bond Election Day tomorrow, May 4. To qualify for a free ride, show the bus operator a valid voter registration card to get to the polls. Don’t miss: Polls are open tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Announced

The San Antonio Film Commission announced the winners of the #FilmSA Contest. Give a round of applause for Gabriel Brewster with “Come See SA,” Paloma Monterrubio’s “3RD PLANET,” and Driftwood Productions’ “SA Food Prosperity.” Each winner will receive $1,000. Catch a special screening tomorrow at Mission Marquee Plaza at 7 p.m.

Edu

The Boerne High School Marching Band won $15,000 in new music equipment and instruments from Metallica’s For Whom the Band Tolls Competition. The Mighty Greyhound band tied for first. Check out the performance.

Award

Two San Antonio breweries won awards in the 2024 World Beer Cup. Freetail Brewing Co. took home the gold with its 401K American-Style Pilsener. Alamo Beer Co. won bronze with its Fancy Meeting You Beer, an American-Style Sour Ale. Support these local breweries and more during American Craft Beer Week 2024.

Family

Tomorrow is Free Comic Book Day and May the 4th. Be sure to stop by Heroes & Fantasies at its Highway 281 or Universal City locations for “Star Wars” trivia, lightsaber training, meet comic artists, giveaways, cosplay, and of course — free comic books.

Try This

Amigo Walking Tours has limited spots available for its tour of the Tower Life Building downtown. The historical structure is about to undergo a multi-year renovation, so this is your chance to see inside beforehand. The price is $40 per person and the last day of tours is Wednesday, May 15.

Sports

Listen to Magic Johnson’s prediction of the Silver and Black heading to the playoffs next season. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Drink Up

Drink Up Week — our annual celebration of San Antonio’s vibrant beverage culture — is coming July 22-July 26. If you’re a local business, you’re going to want to get in on the buzz. Be our exclusive presenting sponsor and advertise your brand with us during Drink Up Week.

Correction

We incorrectly reported the name of the founder of Morgan’s Wonderland which is Gordon Hartman in our article yesterday. Thank you to reader Daryl J. for catching the error.

Holiday

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo, San Antonio!

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in San Antonio

See where San Antonians celebrate Cinco de Mayo, like at the Historic Market Square. | Photo by SATXtoday team

Cinco de Mayo honors Mexico’s victory over French forces in the Battle of Puebla in 1862 — a major symbol of the country’s fight for independence. Whether you’re looking to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with mariachis or margaritas, we’ve got you covered with seven San Antonio events you don’t want to miss.

Cinco de Mayo Festival | Costa Pacifica

Que no pare la fiesta and enjoy margarita deals, tequila flights + taco stands. The party is free and starts at 1 p.m. Don’t miss: The tequila stand is handing out free shots for a limited time.

Cinco de Mayo Market | The Good Kind

The party starts at 11 a.m. + features a local artisan market, live music, and drink specials.

Music and Margs | Howl at the Moon

Get the fiesta going along the River Walk starting at 6 p.m. with $3 Corona bottles, $4 Truly’s, Teremana-Rita Buckets specials, and free music to dance the night away.

4 more celebrations

The Buy

Ingredients for a perfect margarita. Try the Simple Times Mizers Margarita Bundle to get a taste of something new, like the Strawberry Safe mix.

Answered

What is your age range?

Walker Ranch Senior Service Center 1.jpg — Check out the senior center located in Walker Ranch and grab a lunch.
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Photo by City of San Antonio

43% are 65+ | 28% are 49-64 | 19% are 34-49 | 6% are 18-33 |

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

Just in case you needed another event to celebrate “Star Wars” Day, San Antonio FC is having a themed night tomorrow at Toyota Field. Come dressed up in your favorite “Star Wars” attire — blasters and lightsabers are not allowed into the venue.

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