It’s easy to find your next favorite small business at the Weekend Market at Arbor Park. | Photo courtesy of The Weekend Market at Arbor Park
What’s the small biz scene like in San Antonio? In one word: supportive. We asked over 60 small businesses to tell us what they love about the small business community + their favorite small businesses. Here are some of their answers.
European Artisan Upholstery
The folks at this custom upholstery and design studio said, “We are not only business owners but artists who work together to create projects.”
The Weekend Market at Arbor Park
This market showcasing local artisan goods said the local small business community is unique because of its “Agility, and personal focus.”
LuxRes
The multidisciplinary artist behind LuxRes said, “The city also has a rich blend of traditional and contemporary influences, making it a hub for artisans, makers, and creatives.”
Transcend Health Spa
This spa offering services like sauna therapy + cold plunges said, “The small business scene in San Antonio is a community that uplifts and support each other. They/we are the cultural backbone of San Antonio.”
Its favorite spots?Kapej for coffee, NOLA for Cajun food, Plant Shoppe for plants, and ALIO for the gym.
Wilco | 6:45 p.m. | The Espee | $54+ | “Love Is Everywhere,” but tonight, you can only find this rock band in Alamo City.
“The Wiz” | Tuesday, May 6-Sunday, May 11 | Times vary | Majestic & Empire Theatres | $56+ | “Ease On Down the Road” to this Tony Award-winning musical.
Wednesday, May 7
Post Malone | 6:30 p.m. | Alamodome | $40+ | “The BIG ASS Stadium Tour” features Jelly Roll and Sierra Ferrell — and, of course, Post himself.
Dakota Gamers Guild | 7-10 p.m. | The Dakota East Side Ice House | Free | 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, May 8
4th Wall Better Crowd Work Show | 8-9:30 p.m. | Artisan Distillery & Craft Bar | $5+ | Grab your drink of choice and get ready for bellyaching laughs.
Yoga Under the Stars | 7-8 p.m. | The Park at Pearl | Free | Participate in a community Vinyasa flow under the iconic red + white Pearl sign (and the stars).
Friday, May 9
Ceremonial Tree Planting | 10-11 a.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden | Price of admission | The Garden will plant a Post Oak tree on the Texas Native Trail.
May Black History Film Series: “High Risk” | 5:30-9 p.m. | Little Carver Theatre | Free | Registration is required for this local film screening about the high maternal mortality rate of Black women.
The San Antonio AAPI Restaurant Passport is back. Enjoy 10% off your tab at participating AAPI-owned restaurants + businesses. Learn how to get your passport.
Plan Ahead
To celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month, the Barshop Jewish Community Center is running a series of events exploring Jewish culture and traditions. Next up — a watch party of the film “Impact: The San Antonio Jewish Oral History Project” on Thursday, May 8.
Coming Soon
Smokey Mo’s BBQ is expanding to San Antonio. Over the next several years, the fast-casual chain plans to open up to five locations annually in Alamo City. That’s more smoked meat than we can eat.(San Antonio Business Journal)
History
Join the Alamo for “Women of Bexar” on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn about the women who played pivotal roles in the Alamo’s history — beginning with the Indigenous women who lived in the area when Spain built Mission San Antonio de Valero.
Read
Calling all Swifties and bookworms — do we have a book club for you. The Swiftie Summer Book Club will host monthly meetings from June through August to discuss Swift-adjacent books. Keep posted on Instagram for details on how to join.
Listen
Whatever happened to Jenny Lee from “Jenny & Tony in the Morning”? After departing from 105.3, Lee will now join country music station Y100. Tune into “Erik & Jenny” on weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m. (San Antonio Express-News)
Sports
Is Mitch Johnson ready to be head coach? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Job
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Correction
Name check. Yesterday, we announced Gregg Popovich was stepping down as the Spurs’ head coach. We got that right, but it’s Mitch Johnson (not Mitch Jones) who is stepping up.
The Buy
Support small businesses from across the globe with one-of-a-kind products from Etsy. We love this customizable burger stamp for leveling up summer grill outs. Bonus: The artisan seller also offers a custom ice stamp so you can elevate upcoming cocktail nights.
I’m calling it — it’s rose season. Looking for a local option? Might I play sommelier and recommend Pullman Market’s newest rose made from Texas grapes.
Here, I’ll include a picture of the bottle so you know what it looks like at the store.
You can also get a glass of this rose at Fife & Farro and Mezquite.
Photo by Robert Lerma
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