Your guide to the Tejano Conjunto Festival | The 43rd annual celebration kicked off yesterday with an all-new event — but there’s more music to be heard all weekend long.
How do you feel about the sports and entertainment district development dubbed “Project Marvel”?
The project is progressing after city council approved a new financial plan yesterday that could allocate up to $2 billion in state tax revenue to portions of the planned sports and entertainment district.
“Grease” Sing-a-long | 6-9 p.m. | Santikos Palladium | $82+ | Dust off your leather jackets and poodle skirts — it’s time to belt out hits like “Summer Nights” and “You’re the One That I Want” with fellow fans.
Saturday, May 17
Otaku Cherry Blossom Food + Anime Festival | Saturday, May 17-Sunday, May 18 | Times vary | Wonderland of the Americas, Balcones Heights | Cost of purchase | The free-to-enter event showcases over 100 food, cosplay, and anime vendors + sumo wrestling, voice actors, photo ops, and all-day entertainment.
Eggrollin’ Grand Opening | 6-9 p.m. | Little Death | Cost of purchase | Take a bite of the crispy, flavor-packed lovechild of Too Stuffed and Sari-Sari.
Sunday, May 18
Book Fair | 12-3 p.m. | Make Ready Market | Cost of purchase | Shop The Second Chapter’s collection of gently-used books.
Mimosa Fest Pop-Up: San Antonio | 1-3:30 p.m. | Boiler House at the Pearl | $40 | DIY a mimosa, get crafty with your clear bag, snap memories at the photo booth, and shop from participating vendors — designated driver tickets are $20.
Monday, 19
4th Annual Golf Tournament | 6:45 a.m. | Golf Club of Texas - San Antonio | $125 | Tee off for a purpose at this benefit golf tournament, which features breakfast tacos, lunch, and a goodie bag.
Brace yourself for Memorial Day travel — this year is likely to break a 20-year-old record with nearly 45.1 million people on the move. Don’t forget that you need a REAL ID to fly. Here’s how to get yours. (Axios)
Liam and Olivia — those were the most popular baby names in Texas in 2024 based on recently released data from the Social Security Administration. If you already know a Liam or Olivia, help them out by sharing these kid-friendly San Antonio activities with them.
Biz
57%. That’s the percentage of Gen Zers who want to become influencers, according to a 2023 survey by Morning Consult. If you know a Gen Zer who’s less obsessed with internet fame, introduce them to our leading industries and employers guide in San Antonio. (CNBC)
Sports
The Dallas Cowboys released their schedule this week, and the first regular season game will take place in Philadelphia on Thursday, Sept. 4. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Try This
Did you know? The UTSA Football team boasts an impressive 29-3 record at the Alamodome under head coach Jeff Traylor, making it one of the top home-field environments nationwide. Season tickets for the 2025 season are now available, starting at just $105. Snag tickets to experience the excitement.*
Finance
Fun fact: One perk of United Texas Credit Union’s Ultimate Checking account is cell phone protection that allows members to receive up to $400 of replacement or repair costs. Learn more about the full suite of perks that come with the account + how you can start reaping the rewards.*
Number
48 million. That’s how many Americans hear so poorly that their quality of life suffers — think: missing out on convos, concerts, and un-captioned movies. Fortunately, this hearing aid changes the game. Try out its dual processing technology for yourself with a free 45-day, no-risk trial.*
Wellness
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City Guide
City Guide
For the early morning hours
Mitchell’s Landing features accessible swings, covered play areas, and a zip track. | Photo by SATXtoday
We get it — hiking isn’t everyone’s thing. That’s why we’re sharing parks around San Antonio where you can take in nature, let the kiddos (or pups) play, and get in some other recreational activity. All before the heat hits, of course.
Family parks
Denman Estate Park, 7735 Mockingbird Ln.
This hidden gem of the Alamo City has a monument hand-built in Gwangju, Korea to honor our sister city achievement.
Bonnie Conner Park, 13300 Woller
If you find yourself on the North West side, we recommend this park nestled in a green patch just off the highway.
Nature parks
Elmendorf Lake Park, 3700 W. Commerce St.
Located near OLLU, cross the bridge over the lake and take in the natural scenery on the walking trails.
Stone Oak Park, 20395 Stone Oak Pkwy.
This winding trail offers an amphitheater, outdoor workout equipment, and plenty of shade.
A shower scrubber mat. It’s made with 500 soft silicone bristles that remove dirt and dead skin. Bonus: It easily attaches to the floor or wall of your shower with non-slip suction cups.
Speaking of traveling through the SAT Airport, the Terminal B Food Court could be getting a tasty upgrade soon, with a mix of new dining options: 2M BBQ, The Tasting Room, Bakery Lorraine, and Popeye’s.
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