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April is here which means it’s time to Fiesta. Prepare to see parade participants in their Fiesta gear at the Flambeau parade. | Photo by Frederick Gonzales
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month.
Festivals
Guayabera Festival | Saturday, April 19 | 1-8 p.m. | Travis Park | Cost of purchase | Dawn your guayabera and slick pair of Stacy’s for a night of live music + dancing, fashion shows, and a vendor market featuring over 40 artisans.
For the fam
McNay Free Family Day | Sunday, April 6 | 1-4 p.m. | The McNay Art Museum | Free | Now’s your chance to see its latest exhibit “Sport and Spectator,” listen to the Sotomayor High School Jazz Ensemble, participate in art activities, meet + greet with various mascots like the H-E-B Buddy and Rowdy the Roadrunner, and more.
Bidi Bidi Party | Wednesday, April 16 | 5-9 p.m. | Historic Pearl | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the Queen of Tejano Music’s birthday with Selena tribute dancers, dance to the singer’s catalog, take pictures in a photo booth, and shop a themed vendor market.
Bourbon Pairing Dinner with Kipp Bangham | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Revello Italian Cuisine | $118| Brush off your Monday with a four-course meal that pairs nicely with the flavors of bourbon.
Tuesday, April 1
“Dolores” Film Screening | 7 p.m. | UNAM San Antonio | Free | Arrive early for the best seats as you watch this 2017 film about civil rights activist Dolores Huerta and her journey.
Wednesday, April 2
Dakota Gamers Guild | 7-10 p.m. | The Dakota East Side Ice House | Cost of purchase | Go head-to-head on multiplayer video games, play with trading cards, or bring a tabletop game to play with your friends and family.
Thursday, April 3
Viva Hope | 9-11 a.m. | Rise Recovery | Free | The first 20 guests will receive a free RCC Fiesta 2025 medal as well as Bill Miller breakfast tacos.
Friday, April 4
Men’s Final Four Tip-Off Tailgate presented by Nissan | Friday, April 4-Monday, April 7 | Times vary | Civic Park | Free | Enjoy free watch parties for both the Men’s and Women’s Final Four games, plus fun for the whole family with giveaways, basketball-themed activities, and a selection of food and drinks.*
The men’s Final Four teams are locked in. Auburn, Duke, Houston, and Florida will be in town this weekend to battle it out at the Alamodome. The last time the top seeds made it to the Final Four was in 2008 — when we hosted the tournament. What can we say, it’s that 210 magic.
Today Is
Cesar Chavez Day. City Hall and most municipal offices are closed today in observance of the holiday. Read about Cesar E. Chavez’s impact on the Alamo City.
Eat
Carriqui unveiled its newest happy hour offering starting today, and happening every Monday. Expect all day happy hour pricing on margaritas and a steak dinner offering at 5 p.m.
Mansion Monday
It’s giving “Bridgerton.” A 4,050-sqft home is on the market in the Monte Vista Historic District. 1301 Belknap Pl. features four-beds, three-baths, 1920s Georgian-style architecture, built-in book cases, a backyard pool, and a sun room.
Asked
Where did your SATX lore start? What we mean is, we want to know the places, spaces, restaurants, and activities in and around San Antonio which helped shape you as a person, or just something funny and nostalgic. Write to us and we could include them in future content.
Listen
Can the Boston Celtics maintain their dominance against the San Antonio Spurs, or will the Spurs’ young talent surprise everyone? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Community
Thin Mints® or Samoas®? We’ll take both, please. Troops are forming now with the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas, open to girls of all ages. Plus, Daisy recruitment is now open for kindergarten to first-graders. Here’s how to get involved.*
Wellness
Did you know San Antonians can receive medical cannabis for 150+ qualifying conditions? Texas Original, the state’s leading medical cannabis dispensary, makes the process easy. Here’s how.†‡*
Try This
Something is blooming at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Now through October, larger-than-life works of art that blend nature and the vibrant spirit and diversity of our region are on display throughout the garden. See how you can experience “Reflections of Nature” yourself.*
Home
Tired of high electric bills? Switch to solar. Save even more when you use EnergySage’s Solar Marketplace to compare custom quotes with zero sales pressure. Start saving.*
The Buy
The Buy
It’s the last day of Amazon’s spring sale deals. Shop some of the deepest discounts we’ve seen:
🌸 Get an indoor camera for security, baby, or pet monitoring — usually $79.99, it’s discounted to $29.99.
🌸 Finally try the viral COSRX Snail Mucin with 66% off this all-in-one cream.
🌸 Make your patio or bar pop with a smart flex lighting strip that’s marked down from $24.99 to $10.
🌸 Cuisinart’s 4.6-star rated salad spinner is 71% off.
🌸 Get two cotton waffle weave tea towels for $7.49 (usually $19.99).
Phew, April is teeing up to be a busy month. The only problem I have is I can’t clone myself to attend all of the events. I’m most excited for the Bidi Bidi Party, Final Four weekend, and Fiesta.
‡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.
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