From car meets and nature clean ups, to book clubs and latte art showdowns, there’s a way for everyone to make friends in San Antonio. | Photo by @gamulcek
San Antonio has a wide variety of local clubs, and today we’re focusing on the Alamo City’s vibrant car scene. If you’re interested in seeing American muscle cars, European imports, lowriders, or hypercars on the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place.
Slow Sunday Motor Club, various locations, every Sunday at 8 a.m. Bring your camera, a cup of coffee, and your cool wheels to this groups meetup every Sunday. Here, you’ll meet car enthusiasts and local creatives from all sides of San Antonio. Remember: No revving or burning out, take it slow.
Viejitos San Anto, various dates, times, and locations Lowrider viewing and live music makes this event one of the most puro San Antonio event out there.
San Antonio Gear Grinders, once a month at La Fonda at 7 p.m. This car club was formed in 1951 and has chapters all over Texas. It features American classics, hot rods, and imports.
Mocktail Monday | 5-10 p.m. | Hash Vegan Eatery | Free | Take part in Dry January with half-priced mocktails, $3 non-alcoholic beers, and join a D&D campaign.
“Onyx Storm” Release Party | 9 p.m. | Barnes & Noble San Pedro | Free | Celebrate the release of Rebecca Yarros’ third book in “The Empyrean Series.”
Tuesday, Jan. 21
January Cocktails & Connections | 5-7 p.m. | Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux | $0+ | Meet with members of the American Marketing Association over drinks and bites.
Silent Book Club Meeting | 6-8 p.m. | Poetic Republic Coffee Roasters | Free | Create time for yourself and read in silence with other local bookworms.
CommonWealth Coffee House’s location along Broadway is in foreclosure. Other properties are listed in the foreclosure as well like The Cottages on Grayson. and 122 Davis Court. A foreclosure sale is expected to take place on Tuesday, Feb. 4. (SA Business Journal)
Plan Ahead
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and this is your friendly reminder that it’s on Friday, Feb. 14. No-phone dining experience Nicosi has offered extra seating and an additional course for the occasion. Be sure to get your reservation in early.
Development
Oxbow Development Group received approval from the Historic and Design Review Commission for its new hotel across the river from Hotel Emma. It’s estimated to have nine floors with 166 rooms. (SA Business Journal)
Mansion Monday
New property alert: A 5,332-sqft home home is on the market in Boerne. This single family residence features five-bed, four and half-bathrooms, two living spaces, infinity pool, paved outdoor deck, and Hill Country views.
Sports
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Weather
Brrr… Winter is in full swing, and preparing your home can help minimize damage from water-related emergencies. Check out these essential resources from the San Antonio Water System to keep in mind this winter (think: pipe protection, leak monitoring, emergency tools, and more).*
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Last week I visited the Pullman Market to grab a couple of snacks and was surprised to see the paid parking barrier posts had been removed. I was expecting to grab a parking validation voucher but that was indeed a nice surprise.
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