This annual celebration brings Conjunto music lovers together to enjoy the very best of this uniquely-SATX musical genre.
What is Conjunto Music?
Conjunto refers to several types of small musical ensembles. The main instrument is the button accordion, which was brought over to Texas by European immigrants in the late 18th and 19th centuries. The bajo sexto is a Mexican string instrument with ties to Mariachi music.
Together, they create a musical fusion of Polka and Ranchera sounds that share the rich history of the people living in South Texas. Today, Conjunto is an umbrella term that includes other genres like Tejano and Norteño music.
Think: Ramon Ayala, Tigres del Norte, and Selena.
History of the festival
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center organized the first festival in 1982, making it the longest-running celebration of its kind in the US.
The event takes place at Rosedale Park on the Westside — one of the birthplaces of Conjunto music.
The festival also includes an annual poster contest, and the winning design is used in promotions and marketing materials. This year’s winner, Robert Sosa, also won in 1983 and 1985.
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).
An Evening with WAR | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin Center | $50 | Spend an evening listening to the R&B band known for its ‘70s hits like “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” and “Spill the Wine.”
Friday, May 16
“Mama Mia!” Mothers Day Candle-Making Workshop | Friday, May 16-Sunday, May 18 | 10 a.m. | Mission Crafts Chandlery | $60 | Mother’s Day may be over, but “here we go again” — enjoy this Mediterranean-inspired candle-making class while listening to ABBA hits + enjoying baklava.
Saturday, May 17
May Plant Sale | Saturday, May 17-Sunday, May 18 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden | $10 | Shop from over 200 varieties of native and pollinator-friendly plants, succulents, and grasses.
Mike Taylor’s 2025 BBQ Cook-off | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Youth Center | $10+ | Purchase a plate ticket to receive a BBQ chicken leg quarter, sausage link with rice and beans, and all the fixings.
Sunday, May 18
Sing-Along Sundays: “Grease” | 5 p.m. | Frost Plaza at The Rock at La Cantera | Free | There are worse things you could do than join this sing-along outdoor film screening.
Saturday, June 21
Make Music San Antonio | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden | Free | Celebrate Make Music Day at the Garden with live music, native plant gardens, and citywide fun.*
The State Fair of Texas unveiled its commemorative theme art for 2025: “Texas Shines Bright.” The artwork puts a spotlight on Big Tex as he towers over the state of Texas. Stay tuned for information on State Fair season passes and tickets next month.
Civic
Northeast San Antonio residents, jot this down: Today, a planned outage from CPS Energy is scheduled to take place from from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The outage is expected to impact ~250 customers on the Northeast side of town, all of whom have been informed. (MySA)
Kids
A new immersive children’s environment is headed to the Mays Family YMCA at Potranco, thanks to a partnership with the DoSeum. Slated to open this fall, the space will feature zones for “creative mindfulness,” physical activity, and STEM creation.
Coming Soon
Arkansas-based restaurant chain Slim Chickens is set to open its fourth San Antonio location on Friday, June 6. The new fast-casual chicken restaurant will be located in Uptown Central at 7022 N. 1604 East. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Restaurant Roundup
Speaking of new restaurants… We’ve had lots of restaurant announcements pop up in the past few weeks. See our roundup of all new and coming soon restaurants — and be sure to bookmark it to stay in the know.
Real Estate
Texas is the No. 1 best state for tiny home living, according to a recent study by HomeGnome. The ranking’s methodology included looking into the number of tiny home communities per state. SATX is no stranger to those — just take a look at the Elm Trails subdivision. (San Antonio Express-News, KEN5)
Community
Central Catholic High School became back-to-back TAPPS 6A-Division 1 state champions after winning the title game earlier this week. Even more impressive? Last season was the school’s first baseball championship in 40 years. (KSAT)
Sports
Can the Cowboys’ revamped roster lead them to playoff glory? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Biz
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Summertime’s humidity + extra time in the sunshine can take a toll on your hair. Add these five essentials to your haircare routine to keep your locks nourished all season long:
Breaking news: It’s still hot. If you’re nearing the end of your sweat-stained rope, we’ve got ideas. Whether you’d prefer diving into a natural swimming hole or getting away to a luxurious poolside resort, our guide’s got options.
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What was San Antonio’s most recent bike score on WalkScore’s bikeability meter?
Seems like San Antonio is more bikeable than our readers would assume. Don’t forget: Tomorrow is Bike to Work Day.
~43% guessed that our city’s bike score was 28.
~34% guessed 39.
~14% correctly guessed 45.
~9% guessed 56.
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