Join San Antonians marching in honor of Cesar E. Chavez’s mission. | Photo by the City of San Antonio
The yearly Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice returns on Saturday, March 22. The two-mile trek will start at the intersection of Guadalupe + South Brazos streets and end at Hemisfair’s Civic Park.
We’re here to provide key info on how to participate + what to expect.
Date: Saturday, March 22, at 9 a.m.
Featured speakers: Grand Marshall and Retired U.S.A.F. Colonel Gil Coronado + Chávez Family Grand Marshall Teresa Delgado Chávez, the granddaughter of César E. Chávez.
Key tip: Marching starts at 10 a.m.
Starting point: The intersection of Guadalupe and S. Brazos Streets
Need assistance getting to the event? VIA Metropolitan Transit is offering free bus service from Our Lady of the Lake University, and returning passengers to the college up until 2:30 p.m.
The Chula Glow Up: A Style and Confidence Workshop | 6-8:30 p.m. | Box St. All Day - La Cantera Heights | $10+ | Learn how to boost confidence by embracing your personal style over happy-hour specials.
Wanda Sykes | 7:30 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $40+ | The iconic comedian makes a San Antonio stop on her “Please & Thank You Tour.”
Classics VII - Illia Ovcharenko | Friday, March 21-Saturday, March 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Scottish Rite Auditorium | $25+ | Soak up the delicate sounds of “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” " Romeo and Juliet,” and “West Side Story.”
Saturday, March 22
Helotes Cars and Coffee | 8-10 a.m. | First Baptist Church of Helotes | Free | Start your morning with classic cars, coffee, and a community of automotive enthusiasts.
Fiesta Floral Crown Making with the Queen | 12-4 p.m. | 415 West French Place | $50 | Get into the Fiesta spirit by learning how to make an iconic flower crown over a light brunch and with Fiesta royalty, Reina Linda XI.
Market at the House | 12-5 p.m. | House of Trends | Cost of purchase | Swing by one of Newsletter Editor Nick’s favorite vintage shops for 20% off your purchase, tattoo specials, local art, live music, and $5 clothing bins.
Spring Equinox Farmers Market | 1-4 p.m. | Gardopia Gardens | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the arrival of spring by browsing fresh local produce vendors, artisanal goods, handmade crafts, and listening to live music.
4th Annual Lighten Up “A Festival of Conscious Art and Culture” | 4-10 p.m. | Woodlawn Lake Casting Pond | Free | Woodlawn Lake is transformed with local art installations, live music, yoga, live art demonstrations, a vendor market, floating artwork, poetry, and more.
Sunday, March 23
Síclovía | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Along Broadway | Free | Bike, walk, jog, or participate in health camps along a closed section of Broadway spanning from Brackenridge Park to the KLRN station.
Silent Book Club Meeting | 12-2 p.m. | McFarlin Tennis Center | Free | Create time for yourself and read in silence with other local bookworms.
Wedding Open House | 2-4 p.m. | McNay Art Museum | Free | Tour the beautifully manicured grounds for wedding day venue inspiration.
Treat your family to an unforgettable Easter weekend. | Photo courtesy of Horseshoe Bay Resort
Looking for your next spring adventure? We’ve found one that’s fun for the whole family.
Experience a weekend of breathtaking hot air balloons, live music, and family fun at the Balloons Over Horseshoe Bay Resort Festival, happening Easter Weekend (April 18-20). Here’s what to expect:
Friday | Kick off the festivities Friday night with a VIP Texas Hill Country Cowboy Cookout + Wine Tasting, live country music, and a stunning balloon glow.
Saturday | Wake up early for the unforgettable balloon ascensions (weather permitting), giant kites, and a helicopter Easter egg drop. The fun continues into the evening with skydivers, kids games, food trucks, and live music.
Sunday | Wrap up the festival with a delicious Easter Brunch and one last chance to see one stationary hot air balloon and five RC balloons take to the sky.
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Try the pizza picante and grab an espresso martini from Braza Brava. | Photo by @TriedbyMari
Whenever we’re feeling saucy, we like to dig into a slice of local pizza. San Antonio’s pizza scene is bubbling with options — and we keep finding ways to top ourselves.
If you’re on the quest for the perfect slice, we’ve pie-oneered a list of 27 places to grab pizza that are definitely worth the dough.
Local legends
Little Italy Restaurant & Pizzeria, 824 Afterglow St.
Enjoy New York and Italian-style pizzas as well as a deli if you need freshly cut meats + cheeses.
Lovers Pizzeria, 105 E. Ashby Pl.
This special hole-in-the-wall often sells out of its pizzas so make a plan before heading out and get there as soon as you’re craving a pie.
Fancier fare
Braza Brava Pizzeria Napoletana, 7959 Broadway St. #300
Stop by every Monday and Tuesday for half-off bottles of wine with your lunch or dinner pizza purchase.
Dough Pizzeria Napoletana, Multiple locations Try this: The Margherita pizza and the house-made burrata to start.
I hear y’all loud and clear. I’ll keep an extra eye on organizations giving out free Fiesta medals and turn that list into an article. In the meantime, the RCC is giving away free medals to the first 20 visitors for its Viva Hope event on Thursday, April 3 at 9 a.m.
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