You can find Mira Match at pop-up markets across town where it serves Latin-inspired matcha lattes. | Photo by SATXtoday
Close your eyes, and think of your favorite coffee shop, bakery, or local business. Now ask yourself, “What were the owners doing before they had their store?” In some cases they started as a pop-up.
Here’s some that we think you should keep on your radar because these might just get their flowers too — and you’d get serious bragging rights.
Pro tip: Be sure to follow these businesses on social media to know when they’ll pop-up next.
Crumbs SATX | You had us at Cinnamon Sugar Croissant.
Two Sips | This drink stand appears all over town at different markets and has fun drink names like the Pedro Pascal Hibiscus Tea or Wicked Matcha.
Monbondelight | These Japanese fruit sandos are — like the name implies — a delicous delight.
Mira Matcha | This pop-up matcha bar has a trailer in the works and is soon posting up at 2202 Broadway St.
Survivors at the Mittenwald Displaced Persons Camp | 10-11 a.m. | Mission Library | Free | Listen to Cantor Seth Ettinger recount his grandfather’s experience in the liberation of the Mittenwald Displaced Persons Camp in Germany.
Paint Your Partner | 6-8 p.m. | AHNEW Physical Therapy, Helotes | $35+ | Bring a friend or partner and attempt to paint each other’s portraits.
Friday, Jan. 24
Jeff Dunham “Artificial Intelligence” | 7 p.m. | Frost Bank Center | $61+ | Famous ventriloquist Jeff Dunham makes a stop with his band of chaotic castmates.
Drew Lynch “The Faking It Tour” | 8-10 p.m. | H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin Center | $35+ | See comedian and actor Drew Lynch take the stage for a night of belly-aching laughs.
Saturday, Jan. 25
Spurs Watch Party | 9:30 a.m. | Frost Plaza at The Rock at La Cantera | Free | Bring your own chairs + blankets to watch the Silver and Black on the 40-ft outdoor screen with interactive games, appearances by Zay Zay and DJ Quake, giveaways, raffles, and activations.
AFRO-MEXICANS FILM & LECTURE | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Carver Library | Free | Watch the short documentary “The Afro Mexpats” and stay after for a discussion about identity and activism.
Heads up: Don’t forget about your pets and plants when the temperature drops. | Photo provided by San Antonio Water System
Brrr... Chilly winter weather and freezing temperatures can disrupt your home — but proper preparation can help minimize damage from water-related emergencies.
To help you stay safe during challenging weather, San Antonio Water System offers helpful resources for residents (think: videos and infographics).
The James Beard Award announced the 2025 Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists. Give a 210 round of applause for chefs at Stixs & Stone, Best Quality Daughter, and Leche de Tigre, among others. They’re all nominees for Best Chef: Texas.
Biz
Visit San Antonio President and CEO Marc Anderson has been appointed by the US Department of Commerce to the US Travel and Tourism Advisory Board. The new position gives San Antonio a front-row seat to tourism talks and influences tourism policy decisions. (SA Business Journal)
Community
The Bexar County Master Gardners are hosting free virtual garden lessons ranging from home landscaping and WaterSaver Landscape Coupons to seed starting and lawn management. CULTIVATE! sessions are happening Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1.
Travel
Looking for a staycation this upcoming Valentine’s Day? Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk is offering a Lust and Leisure Package available throughout the month of February. This includes a $200 spa credit, $100 breakfast credit, romance welcome amenity, and early + late check out.
Development
The Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club is receiving a major makeover this year. The private golf club is set to receive a new bar + restaurant, fitness center, course bunker enhancements by Hall of Fame golfer Lanny Wadkins, golf shop, and pickleball upgrades. Estimated completion is in August.
Ranked
Texas ranks No. 6 on WhistleOut’s “Distracted Driving Dangers” list. The state’s ranking was influenced by the high number of drivers involved in a fatal crash due to distracted driving (756).
Sports
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Our pop-up scene is truly one-of-a-kind. If you have the chance to catch Crumbs at a pop-up, I highly recommend getting to the location early because it sells out fast — and is 1000% worth it.
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