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There’s a whole tiny town to visit at the DoSeum, complete with airlines, buses and restaurants for tiny imaginations. | Photo via Donna Provencher, SATXtoday
San Antonio’s DoSeum is one of the coolest places in the city.
Pro tip: You could win a free membership if you enter the museum’s photo contest before July 31.
Learning is for everyone and the DoSeum means it, offering discounted admission for families in SNAP and WIC programs, and a silent sensory room where kids with autism or ADHD — or any kiddo who needs a break — can decompress.
Pro tip: The DoSeum’s cafe is operated by Bakery Lorraine and is incredible. Come hungry.
Events
Events
Thursday, July 24
Jazz on the Rooftop with Noah Peterson | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Fairmount Rooftop Oyster Bar | Price of purchase | Enjoy the best oysters in San Antonio, beautiful views, stunning sunsets, crafted cocktails, and all that jazz Thursday nights with the Noah Peterson duo.
“Hairspray” | Thursday, July 24-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.
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 — tickets can be pre-purchased online.
Saturday, July 26
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks™ Live Glow-N-Fire | Saturday, July 26-Sunday, July 27 | Times vary | Frost Bank Center | $17+ | See your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks come to life.
Aloha Vaqueros Exhibition at Briscoe Western Art Museum | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Briscoe Western Art Museum | Price of admission | Come explore an extraordinary chapter of the American West that spans the Pacific Ocean, through Sept. 1.
All American 4 & 8 Mile | 8-11 a.m. | Southside Lions Park | $15 | Lace up your shoes for this patriotic-themed run — including a kid’s dash.
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Bon appetit. Rhode Island-founded upscale steakhouse chain The Capital Grille is opening its first Alamo City location in a 10,068-sqft space at the Shops at La Cantera. Besides steak, the restaurant will boast seared sesame tuna, lobster mac and cheese, bruleed cheesecake, and a wine cellar with 3,000 bottles. (San Antonio Culture Map)
Cause
The San Antonio Missions Club is hosting a special evening Aug. 9, 7:05 p.m., at Nelson Wolff Stadium as a fundraiser for Hill Country flooding victims. The Missions will wear autographed jerseys from baseball teams of high schools affected by the flood, to be auctioned after the game. Hall of Famer Manu Ginobili will throw out the first pitch. (Wilson County News)
Weather
Drink water and stay cool — San Antonio entered a massive heat wave this week, with Thursday and Friday’s high temperatures predicted at 99 degrees and 98 degrees, respectively, with a heat index of at least 100 degrees. (Hoodline)
Real Estate
Denver-based family investment firm Platte Canyon Capital just purchased Allure Apartments, a 268-unit apartment complex, near Culebra Crossing Shopping Center. Previously owned by DJE Texas Management Group, the complex is located at 7770 Pipers Lane and the firm is set to invest $4.7 million in renovations. (Multi-Housing News)
Development
Developer Chris Hill’s plan to convert the San Antonio Loan and Trust Building into a multi-story restaurant is set to be approved by the Historic and Design Review Commission Aug. 6. The project, which received conceptual approval in February, will include a second-story dining deck. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Trending
Legendary Spurs player Tony Parker’s long-listed Boerne mansion has reignited interest after a Houston-based luxury real estate agent relisted it in a big way. Broker Erwin Nicholas II — also known as Mr. Real Estate — asked Twitch streamer Kai Cenat to livestream from the home throughout July. Interest in the 53-acre property has surged. (MySA)
Sports
Host Jeff Garcia and San Antonio Sports Star’s James Pledger analyze the young guns’ performances at the Summer League, exploring potential lineup changes and Devin Vassell’s evolving role. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Make it an old-fashioned date by driving out to the Stars & Stripes Drive-In in New Braunfels. | Photo by Devin Stiehler
Kids, this is the story of how I met your mother, and it was all thanks to SATXtoday.
Ok, so maybe that’s not exactly how the 2000s sitcom went, but if Ted Mosby had consulted us for date night ideas, we could’ve shaved the show down to two seasons (and saved his kids a lot of time). Regardless, whether you’ve met “the one” or are hoping to impress someone new, we’ve got 25+ local date night ideas that are legen — wait for it — dary.
For the ones who want a night out on the town
Need a good ice breaker? Head out to Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club and giggle the night away. No need to grab a bite to eat before, the club has a full dinner menu and bar.
Underneath the Bottling Department at the Pearl lies a romantic hideaway and club — Jazz, TX. Snag tickets to a performance, as well as a bite to eat at the club’s kitchen and bar.
Check out a touring band or music artist at the Aztec Theatre in downtown San Antonio. Head up to the roof to the theatre’s terrace lounge for pre-show cocktails.
Tucked away along Loop 410 just before IH-10 is Dad’s Karaoke. If you’re feeling brave or want to show off your vocal skills, sign up to sing your favorite tune.
Grab a drink and sit outside in the backyard at Pastiche. This European cocktail bar nestled inside a cottage on the city’s eastside is a perfect spot for those first date conversations.
Put on your boots and two-step your way over to Thirsty Horse Dance Hall for free lessons Wednesday through Sunday.
Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne had a complicated relationship with San Antonio after his catastrophic 1982 visit landed him in Bexar County jail.
Today’s touching post by the Alamo’s official Instagram account talked about how the complexities of his personal history mirror the complexities of all history.
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
If you want to drive by Boerne to try to catch a peek at Tony Parker’s estate, I’m performing in an interactive murder mystery tonight at DeVino Cellars, the cutest little wine bar you ever did see and definitely a must-visit spot. (I’m a prosecco girl myself.)
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