For $35 general admission, get six 4-ounce pours and noon to 5 p.m. taproom access.
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What’s hopping? Just north of downtown, Roadmap Brewing Co. is gearing up for the first-ever Detour Fest this Saturday, July 26, 12-5 p.m. The rollicking mini-beer fest will celebrate more than a dozen partner breweries coming together from all over the country.
It’s a natural extension of Roadmap’s ongoing Detour Series, which works behind the scenes to create collaborative brews with local breweries — like Cibolo Creek Brewing and Freetail Brewing — plus state and nationwide partners.
Don’t miss the chance to celebrate with other Lone Star State partners like Austin’s Hold Out Brewing, Midland’s Tall City, and Houston’s Equal Parts. And the party has gone national: Pittsburgh’s Dancing Gnome, Denver’s Strange Craft Beer, and St. Louis’s Modern Brewery will be there, too.
Admission is $35, and tickets can be pre-purchased online. Tickets include six 4-ounce pours and taproom access from 12 to 5 p.m. — not to mention a Detour Fest commemorative beer glass. Extra beer tokens are available for purchase at the venue. (Our personal favorite is the Craven Cottage English pub ale.)
Movies by Moonlight: Dog Days of Summer | 7-10:30 p.m. | Civic Park | Free | Bring your blankets to this screening of “A Goofy Movie” — food vendors will be on-site and free popcorn is provided.
Wednesday, July 23
Guided Bike Rides - Mission Reach | 9-10 a.m. | Mission Reach | Free | Participate in a scenic ride along the San Antonio River via e-bike — registration is required, and cyclists must be 18 or older.
Christmas in July at the Espee | 5-8 p.m. | The Espee | Free with ticket | Step back in time + forward in the holiday spirit as the historic Espee in the heart of downtown San Antonio throws open its doors for a festive “Christmas in July” open house.
Thursday, July 24
Intro to Vertical Gardening | 6-7 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden | $15+ | Learn how to take your garden to new heights with staff horticulturist and living wall expert Layni Langham.
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, July 25
Wine + Cheese Day by Casa Guipzot | 2-9 p.m. | Zocalo | $45 | In honor of National Wine and Cheese Day, enjoy a special lineup of Mexican wines perfectly paired with complimentary artisanal cheeses.
Defense Against the Dark Arts Magic Show | 7:30 p.m. | Black Potion | $19.32 | It’s “part history lesson, part paranormal experiment, and part front-row magic show” — don’t miss this spooky show for audiences 18+.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced Army North and Army South at Fort Sam Houston could soon be consolidated into one operation. A location is not yet determined, but local leaders — including San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones — have advocated for it to remain in the Alamo City. (TPR)
Community
This weekend, the Texas State Independent Living Council rang in Disability Pride Month with its 35th annual celebration of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Where else to celebrate but the world’s first fully inclusive theme park, San Antonio’s own Morgan’s Wonderland?
Coming Soon
In August, local DJ Edgar Hernandez will launch a new community hub on Broadway as an air-conditioned gathering space for popular nearby food trucks like Fratello’s and MXD Treats. It features electronic music of all genres and will serve beer and wine — and weekend breakfast and mimosas. (San Antonio Culture Map)
Eat
Craving crepes? Try more than six new flavors on Bandera Road, where Comfort Cafe owners opened bakery and coffee shop Sweet Serenity this month. Like Comfort Cafe next door, the bakery features a pay-what-you can approach and both locations support the owners’ addiction recovery nonprofit SerenityStar. (San Antonio Culture Map)
Drink
Enjoy cocktails and culture at the Witte Museum’s upcoming Whiskey in the Wilderness event on Thursday, July 24. For $35, enjoy fun and fierce wildlife and learn animal facts at the “Staying Alive” exhibit while sipping on fine whiskeys, brews, and cocktails.
Feel Good
It’s the 40th anniversary of “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure” — and in its honor, the Alamo has acquired Pee-Wee’s original red stunt bike. Its permanent home will be in the future Alamo Visitor Center and Museum, opening in fall 2027, but you can catch it soon at a limited-time showing in the Ralston Family Collection Center. (Hollywood Reporter)
Ranked
San Antonio made the top 50 for best US cities for first-time home buyers in a new WalletHub analysis, clocking in at No. 39. It also ranked No. 6 in Texas. (WalletHub)
Kids
Calling all families — submit your best snapshots of your family at a recent DoSeum visit by July 31 and enter to win a DoSeum membership. Check out the submission form and contest rules on Instagram.
Sports
Damian Lillard’s return to Portland shakes up the NBA landscape. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Job
Hey San Antonio — we’re looking for a go-getter Sales Executive who’s ready to shake things up. If you love closing deals, hate boring jobs, and want uncapped commissions + remote perks, let’s talk. Apply to join our team now.
Decorated 16-time WWE champion John Cena stepped into the ring in San Antonio one last time Friday for the final stop of his farewell tour — and PhiloCoffee staff and patrons got a cheery “attitude adjustment” today when he made a surprise stop at the Alta Vista cafe.
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After my whirlwind cross-country trip the last 72 hours with layovers or pit stops in Las Vegas, Nashville, Baltimore, Harper’s Ferry, and Hanover, PA, it’s good to be back in the good old Alamo City just in time for a brand-new mini-beer fest in town, cocktails and wildlife observation at the Witte Museum or — for my fellow nerds — a Defense Against the Dark Arts magic show.
Maybe Dorothy had it right: If I ever go looking for my heart’s desire again, I’ll look no further than my own backyard.
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