May 7, 2024

Today’s Forecast

🔍 Last call for camp

Send your kids to the San Antonio Zoo for fun summer activities. | Photo by Nicholas Caballero, SATXtoday team

We may be a couple of weeks out from the end of classes, but it’s never too late to get a head start on summer plans for the kiddos.

From art school to computer sciences, check out these eight local summer camps for Alamo City kids.

The Summer Camps at Magik Theatre | The Magik Theatre, 420 S. Alamo St.

Kids can explore this year’s theme “Be Your Own Hero” through acting, dancing, singing, and during select weeks, technical theatre. Each week is $450.

8th Annual Mariachi Summer Camp | The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, 723 S. Brazos St.

Open to everyone, this arts center invites the public to dive deeper into mariachi performance traditions. Learn new skills and put it all together in an end-of-camp show. Overnight lodging is also available.

UTSA Summer Camps | UTSA, various locations

From engineering + monarch butterfly studying to learning about hydrology (the study of water), this local university has a plethora of options for kids, teens, and adults.

Summer Sewing Camp | Abby’s Attic Sewing & Crafting Studio, 2250 Thousand Oaks Dr. Suite 208

Campers five and up are invited to learn the art of sewing — with no experience needed. Here, the young ones will have materials provided as well as learning the ropes of a sewing machine.

San Antonio Zoo Summer Camps | San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. Saint Mary’s St.

Spending the day with nature’s magnificent creatures sounds like a fun-filled day to us. Camp participants can learn about animals from Africa, different bird species, careers in zoology, and more.

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Events

Tuesday, May 7

Historical Society of Helotes General Meeting | Tuesday, May 7 | 12-2 p.m. | Gardens at Old Town, 15060 Antonio Dr., Helotes | Free | Learn from Senior Supervisor of Public Safety at the Union Pacific Railroad, Buck Russel, as he discusses the history and importance of rail transportation in the US.
Garden-Fresh Pasta Class | Tuesday, May 7 | 4 p.m. | Sur La Table, 15900 La Cantera Pkwy. #19120, San Antonio | $89 | Delight your taste buds at this course where you will learn how to make farfalle pasta.
10% Back Night | Tuesday, May 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Chicken N Pickle, 5215 UTSA Blvd., San Antonio | Cost of purchase | Play some pickleball then grab a bite to eat with a portion of proceeds benefiting Grace After Fire.

Wednesday, May 8

Editing with Capcut | Wednesday, May 8 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Thrive Mortgage, 18585 Sigma Rd. #Ste. 100-101, San Antonio | Free | Elevate your creative skills with this tutorial on how to use a social media tool.
Spring Market | Wednesday, May 8 | 5-9 p.m. | The Historic Pearl, 303 Pearl Pkwy., San Antonio | Free | Rescheduled from last week, browse through artisan vendors, listen to live music, and pick up a few locally-made treats.
Bernese Mountain Dog Night | Wednesday, May 8 | 6-8 p.m. | Hops & Hounds, 1119 Ave. B, San Antonio | Free | Bring your furry best friend + register their profile in advance and get 20%-off your bar tab.

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News Notes

Fiesta

We are loving your responses in our end-of-Fiesta survey. So far, we have learned that timing is important for medal giveaways and to list more event roundups in the newsletter. Take the survey to share your voice.

Community

It’s Nurse and Teacher Appreciation Week at the San Antonio Zoo. Here, teachers and nurses can get free general admission through Sunday, May 12. Bringing a friend? Up to four guests will receive 50%-off their ticket. To claim the discount, you must show valid ID/certification.

Seasonal

The City of San Antonio is opening 11 preseason pools this Saturday, May 11, from 1 to 7 p.m. Beat the heat for free on Saturdays + Sundays at Dellview, Kingsborough, Lady Bird Johnson and Heritage pools. Check out the full list and stay tuned for additional openings later this summer.

Show

Three “RuPaul’s Drag Race” stars are coming to the Bonham Exchange on Thursday, May 9 at 8 p.m. See Anetra, Gala Varo, and Mirage duck walk, death drop, and perform on the stage for one night only. The cover charge is $25 for adults and $25 for a meet + greet.

Family

Eva’s Heroes is hosting a Coffee Spot on Wednesday, May 15, from 6-8 p.m. at Tri Point (3233 N. Saint Mary’s St). Come for complimentary coffee + pastries, and stay for a conversation about how to create a sustainable support system for older adults with special needs. RSVP in advance.

Plan Ahead

The McNay Art Museum is hosting its first-ever “The Art of Tasting: Mezcal and Wine of Mexico” event celebrating its exhibit “de la Torre Brothers: Upward Mobility.” Join the museum on Friday, May 17 at 8 p.m. as your explore drinks made with ingredients from Mexico. Tickets start at $135.

Watch

Something peculiar happened during last Friday’s San Antonio Missions match against the Arkansas Travelers. Players Nathan Martorella and Jakob Marsee found out mid-game they were traded to the Miami Marlins (along with San Diego Padres prospect Dillon Head + right-handed reliever Woo-Suk Go) for second baseman Luis Arraez.

Sports

Listen to a conversation with Kenny Van Dorren about the Astros’ future. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Houston Astros with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Community

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Eat

🍽️ Dinner plans made easy

Bring the whole fam to Rosario’s for a wonderful dining experience in the heart of Southtown. | Photo by SATXtoday team

UTSA, UIW, NISD, Saint Mary’s, Trinity University, SAISD, (to name a few) and a lot of other schools are celebrating graduations in the coming weeks. It’s best to have a meal plan — no, not the college one — and get those reservations in ahead of the festivities.

While some restaurants already have their reservation slots completely filled, here’s four restaurants that our team recommends.

Lisa’s Mexican Restaurant, 815 Bandera Rd.
Party size: 15+
With multiple rooms to choose from, you can bring the extended family to celebrate. For more pizazz, you can opt-in to have the room decorated with colored linens, candles, centerpieces, and other items (at an additional fee).

Biff Buzby’s Burgers, 12702 Toepperwein Rd. Suite #130
Party size: 35
Looking for more American fare? Take your party to “The Cockpit” at this burger joint for a private dining event.

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The Buy

A gift for your favorite teacher. We promise this is better than a shiny apple on their desk. Check out our teacher appreciation giveaway on Six and Main’s Instagram.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicholas

From the editor

One summer my parents enrolled me in one of UTSA’s summer camp robotics programs where we built + programmed robots using LEGO’s. I highly recommend it to any young person who wants to learn more about science and engineering.

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