Learn how to dispose of your difficult items the right way. | Photo by the City of San Antonio
Taking out the garbage + recycling plastic is a no-brainer. When it comes to questionable items such as batteries, spray paint, household chemicals (like Freon and fertilizers), and furniture, knowing how to dispose of them properly isn’t always as easy.
That’s why we’re going to spend a little time giving you the necessary tools when it comes to hard-to-dispose items in the 210.
Art on Tap: Year of the Snake | 5-7 p.m. | San Antonio Museum of Art | $0+ | Celebrate Lunar New Year with themed tours, artmaking, and a performance by the San Antonio Chinese Alliance Dragon Dance Team.
Latin Mafia | 8 p.m. | Boeing Center at Tech Port | $40+ | This Latin fusion band makes a stop in the Alamo City.
Saturday, Feb. 1
Household Hazardous Waste Event | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Bitters Recycling Center | Free | Drop off your hard-to-get-rid-of waste for free at this recycling center.
Caffeinated Art | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Curator Coffee | Cost of purchase | Listen to five local artists present the history behind iconic latte art imagery.
Mid-Century Madness | 1 p.m. | Vogt Auction Galleries | Cost of purchase | Place your bids on Mid-Century furniture at this auction house.
Daft Punk Disko | 7 p.m. | Paper Tiger | Free | Dance to the sounds of Justice, Daft Punk, Tame Impala, Empire of the Sun and Gorillaz.
Sunday, Feb. 2
Sundays at the Square | 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | St. Paul Square | Cost of purchase | Spend your Sunday morning at the Square with yoga sessions followed by a farmers market.
Silent Book Club Meeting | 12-2 p.m. | Wheatley Heights Sports Complex | Free | Create time for yourself and read in silence with other local bookworms.
Indy After Hours | 5-8 p.m. | Indy Coffee Club | Cost of purchase | Sunday’s friends + family dinner is Italian Sopranos-themed which features local chefs and their culinary innovations.
Tomorrow, Feb. 1, is the start of Black History Month, a period of recognition for the contributions, triumphs, struggles, and history of Black Americans. Check out this list of events taking place all over the city — from river tours to film screenings.
Holiday
This Sunday, Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day, when Punxsutawney Phil will emerge and predict whether or not we’ll see an early spring. If you don’t trust Phil’s judgement, feel free to consult our seasonal weather forecast through the end of February.
Pricey avocado toast isn’t looking so bad these days. Egg prices are expected to increase ~20% in 2025 due to a strain of avian flu and inflation, according to the US Department of Agriculture. Try grabbing eggs at a local market instead of the supermarket, where prices are at record or near-record highs. (CNN)
Drink
Costco is going back to Coke. After switching to Pepsi in 2013, Costco will flip-flop back to Coca-Cola products in its food courts this summer. But which do you drink? Let us know. (USA Today)
Sports
Here’s a case for why BYU and Baylor could meet in the 2025 Big 12 Championship. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Baylor Bears with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Featured Deal
Did you know? Texas’ Compassionate Use Program allows 150+ conditions to qualify for use of legal medical cannabis. Texas Original, the state’s leading medical cannabis dispensary, is offering new patients 20% off their first medical cannabis order. Learn more, become a patient, and snag the deal.*†
Shop
Save time (and your hands) with these kitchen hacks: this jar opener is great for arthritic joints, while this chicken shredder does the hard shredding work for you.*
†Texas CUP License No. 0005. Please note: Legalities in your state may vary. Texas Original advises consumers to read the company’s terms and conditions. Patients must consult a physician and receive a prescription to purchase medical cannabis products. The information about providers and services contained in this newsletter does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SATXtoday.
The Buy
The Buy
An organic face scrub and mask with over 10,000 five-star reviews. It’s crafted with manuka honey, orange peel, cehami, and aloe vera to hydrate, brighten, moisturize, and smooth for clearer and more youthful skin.
I was able to try a new-to-me coffee shop yesterday. Cordura Coffee is located in the Pearl area and offers coffee, lattes, and matcha lattes. I recommend getting there early to snag a table.
}})
