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Cyberpunk San Antonio

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• Cryptic Chronicles Book Club | Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 6 p.m. | Folklores Coffee House | Cost of purchase | Bring your own horror + mystery thriller books to discuss with other readers.

• Colores de Cultura | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 6-8 p.m. | Legacy Park | Cost of purchase | Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an art festival + vendor market.
• “Stand and Deliver” | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 7-10:30 p.m. | Mission Marquee Plaza | Free | Catch a throwback flick with pre-show live music, a classic car show, and food vendors.

• PARK(ing) Day | Friday, Sept. 20 | 12 p.m.-4 p.m. | Legacy Park | Free | Make your way to Houston Street where metered parking spaces will be turned into public parks, art stations, activations, and more.
• Jazz in the Garden | Friday, Sept. 20 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Japanese Tea Garden | Free | Leashed pets are welcomed to this jazz celebration featuring live musical acts.
• Tequila and Tassels: A Burlesque Show | Friday, Sept. 20 | Times vary | Havana Bar at Hotel Havana | $15 | Make your way to this hotel’s speakeasy for a show by Maria G, specialty Don Julio cocktails, and a limited snack menu.

• Mayor Ron Nirenberg appointed Cristian Sanchez, Victoria Echeverri, and Jamie Zapata to the City’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board. The newly created committee informs city council members about issues affecting the quality of life of San Antonio’s LGBTQ+ community.

• After a $3 million gift from philanthropist Susan Naylor, the San Antonio Zoo’s expanded savanna habitat will be called the Naylor Savanna. The new addition will double the space for rhinos and giraffes. The grand opening is happening on Friday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m.

• University Health purchased an office building on the city’s northeast side for $28 million. The acquisition creates space at its South Texas Medical Center campus as it pursues expansion plans. (SA Business Journal)

• Mitchell’s Landing, a pirate-themed playground, is hosting a grand opening party on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m at Classen-Steubing Ranch Park. The play area honors the life of Mitchell Chang, who died at three years old in 2018.

• A new art exhibition is on display throughout eight downtown hotels. “The Fiesta Patrias” showcases Mexican American civil rights activists through pop culture superhero art. The artworks are by local artist Ray Scarborough and are on view through Sunday, Oct. 13.

• Stranded Coffee Club is opening its first brick and mortar location at 716 S. Alamo later this year. The coffee trailer took to Instagram announcing the news and shared images of the future space. Stay tuned for grand opening details.

• House of Trends Co. is turning three, and to celebrate its birthday + recent renovations, the vintage store is offering 20% off clothing. The sale runs through Saturday, Sept. 21. Find your next favorite vintage store with our treasure map.

• Sojourn Trading Co. is now serving an all-day happy hour menu Tuesday through Thursday. Sip on cocktails starting at $8, enjoy $2 oysters, and dine on other bar bites. For more local happy hour spots, browse through our guide.

• The Astros’ four-game winning streak came to a halt when they faced the San Diego Padres. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Houston Astros with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

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• Every Friday through Nov. 29, enjoy Music on the Springs featuring local music acts and a mini market.
• Movie Mondays are back, starting Monday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m. and will run through Monday, Dec. 9.