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We’re not July-in — this month’s events are coming in hot. The Warning | Tuesday, July 8 | 8 p.m. | The Aztec Theatre | $133+ | Join this Mexican rock band from Monterrey during their iconic “Keep Me Fed” tour.
French Festival | Saturday, July 12 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | The Shops at La Cantera | Free | Celebrate Bastille Day with all things French cuisine, cars, and live music.
WWE Friday Night SmackDown | Friday, July 18 | 6:30 p.m. | Frost Bank Center | $70+ | You can see John Cena at his final stop in San Antonio on his “Farewell” tour.
“Hairspray” | Friday, July 18-Sunday, Aug. 17 | Times vary | The Playhouse | $18+ | “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” and you won’t want to when you catch this energetic musical.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks™ Live Glow-N-Fire | Saturday, July 26-Sunday, July 27 | Times vary | Frost Bank Center | $31+ | See your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks come to life.
Vermicomposting Workshop | 7-8:30 p.m. | Gardopia Gardens | $29 | Participants will learn the basics of composting food waste at home + create a vermicomposter to kick-start their sustainability journey.
Wednesday, July 2
Armed Forces River Parade | 6-7 p.m. | Arneson River Theatre | Free | Honor service members with this parade featuring patriotically decorated floats.
Thursday, July 3
Make & Take: American Cobbler, Crisp, and Hand Pies | 6:30-9 p.m. | Central Market | $90 | You’ll make blueberry-filled hand pies, a biscuit-topped cherry cobbler for four, and a gluten-free (oatmeal and almond meal-topped) apple crisp for four.
Friday, July 4
Rhythm & Vibes Festival | 2-11 p.m. | The Rock at La Cantera | $75+ | Get ready to dance to the beat of tunes by Silk, Kut Klose, Surface, Changing Faces, and Sunshine Anderson — plus enjoy food from local trucks.
4th of July Cocktail Class | 7 p.m. | Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling | $40 | Your ticket includes a welcome drink, two cocktails that you will make, and light snacks.
If you’re flying out of SAT Airport now through Sunday, July 6, join the crowd. Around 145,000 travelers are expected to fly in and out of San Antonio — 10,000 more people than last year. Review the airport’s tips for a smooth travel day.
Closed
Ocho at Hotel Havana closed after brunch service on Sunday, June 29. Executive chef Jesse Kuykendall posted to social media, saying in part, "[We’re] excited for what’s ahead, not just for us, but also for the beautiful renovations planned for this property.” It’s unclear what’s planned for the space. (San Antonio Express-News)
Eat
Good news for Chachos lovers. The Tex-Mex restaurant’s 24-hour drive-thru is open on the Northeast Side after a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Swing by 8629 Perrin Beitel and Loop 410 for nachos, tacos, quesadillas, and chalupas. (San Antonio Express-News)
Drink
What’s the password? We’ll just have to wait and see. Later this month, a speakeasy called Il Segreto will make its North Side debut. While the exact location is a mystery, it’ll be along Huebner Road in Shavano Park and sport an old-world charm meets contemporary Italian sophistication feel. (San Antonio Current)
Biz
Nopalera, a Mexican-inspired beauty brand, relocated its headquarters from NYC to San Antonio. The biz specializing in cactus-based bath, body, hair care, and fragrances can be found at a few boutique retailers locally already. This list includes Revolución and The Curio at Hotel Emma. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Try This
Pass this on to your pickleball partner. A sports and entertainment venue slated for Northeast New Braunfels will finally open this fall. The Court House will span three acres behind Buc-ee’s off the I-35 corridor and feature pickleball and padel courts, lawn games, a kid’s play area, and stage. (MySA)
Sports
The weather continues to heat up, and so does recruiting for the upcoming season. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the SEC with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Post of the Day
Spot Kicheko, the San Antonio Zoo’s new 14-month-old giraffe, with Waffles and Brayden in the Naylor Savanna habitat. His name means “laughter” in Swahili, which is perfectly fitting as he was born on April Fool’s Day. Pro tip: All three animals are now a part of the zoo’s Giraffe Feeding Experience.
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Of course, you don’t have to wait for The Court House to make its grand debut (or travel beyond your backyard). We’ve got a guide for where to play pickleball across San Antonio.
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