As we’ve shared before, San Antonio is also known as Military City, USA, and there are a number of ways to honor our military from parades to a social hour at the VFW Post 76.
Veterans Day events
Wednesday, Nov. 6
CoSA Veterans Day Recognition | 1-1:30 p.m. | City Hall | Free | Join the City of San Antonio, Mayor Ron Nirenberg and City Manager Erik Walsh as they honor local veterans employed by the city.
Saturday, Nov. 9
USMVPA Veterans Day Parade | 12 p.m. | Along East Houston Street | Free | Make a tip downtown to see this parade honoring Military City, USA and its veterans.
SA Veterans Day | 12-8 p.m. | Hemisfair | Free | Honor our veterans with live entertainment, local organizations, laser light show, and Presentation of the Colors.
Sunday, Nov. 10
Grunt Style Freesome Social | 4-8 p.m. | VFW Post 76 | Free | Party at the oldest post in Texas with complimentary food + drink, giveaways, ceremonies, live music, and community.
Sit & Sign | 5 p.m. | The Twig Book Shop | Free | Join children’s book author Catherine Stier as she shares her books and crafts for the kiddos.
“At Last” A Dueling Piano Pop-Up Show | 7-10 p.m. | The Good Kind Southtown | $15+ | Bring your music requests to hear live twists on your favorite songs.
Thursday, Nov. 7
III Feria del Libro en Español de la UNAM San Antonio | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | UNAM San Antonio | Cost of purchase | Pick up a new book written by local Latino authors who publish in Spanish with genres spanning poetry, non-fiction, children’s literature, and more.
One Direction Tribute | 9 p.m. | Brass Monkey | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the UK boy band with a night of dancing at this club.
Friday, Nov. 8
Pedrotti’s Fall Festival | 5:30 p.m. | Pedrotti’s Ranch, Helotes | $20+ | Giddy up for a lumberjack toss, moon jumps, face painting, petting zoo, pumpkin painting, and a live rodeo with bull riders, barrel racing, and a calf scramble.
Late last week the City of San Antonio approved an update to the city’s smoking ordinance. The legislation now includes bans on electronic smoking devices, like e-cigarettes and vapes, in all places where traditional smoking is already prohibited.
Closed
Hooked Boil House is closing its doors today. The restaurant took to Instagram to announce the closure and thank its customers. A reason for the closure has not been released.
Watch
San Pedro Creek is hosting an evening drum circle on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 7 to 8 p.m. at 715 Camarón St. The event is free and all are welcomed to make music with each other.
Community
Another run club has entered the chat. Say hello to the Downtown West Run Club. These group of runners meet on the first and third Tuesday of every month at Weston Centre. The run is about 3.8 miles round-trip. For more run clubs to join, give our City Guide a read.
Tech
Thinking about buying an electric vehicle (EV)? The Office of Sustainability is hosting a free webinar tomorrow, Nov. 7, from 12 to 1 p.m. Hear from local leaders about the benefits and incentives of owning an EV and RSVP for your spot. For more resources check out our buying guide.
Drink
Guess who’s back? Barrilitos, that’s who. Coca-Cola is bringing back the bottled beverage from Monterrey, Mexico — complete with original packaging. Launching across Texas, California, southern Nevada, and Oklahoma, sippers can expect flavors like mandarina, manzana, piña, and ponche de frutas. Keep your eyes peeled on store shelves. (Food & Wine)
Sports
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Finance
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Correction
More coffee please. Yesterday we reported the incorrect name for the assistant coach at the Spurs. Sorry about that Mitch Johnson.
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Belle & Union has officially transformed for the holidays. The stationery store has unique holiday cards, gifts for loved ones, and wrapping paper — making this your all-in-one stop for gifting. Check out this post to see the transformation.
