It’s Karaoke Night every night of the week at Who’s Who Cocktails. | Photo via Sam Racer
Who doesn’t love karaoke?
Whether your niche is belting showtunes or rocking out to classic metal, San Antonio has some of our favorite karaoke spots in the country.
Warm up your vocal cords and step into the spotlight at one of these beloved local haunts.
Who’s Who Cocktails, 1711 Babcock Rd. | Every night | 9 p.m.
If you’re looking for some of the best mic settings and fun hangout vibes in the Alamo City, Who’s Who is the place to go.
Dad’s Karaoke | 2615 Mossrock Dr. | Every night | 6 p.m.
One of our all-time favs, Dad’s is conveniently located by the new Overtime Theater location. Go see a show and then pop on over to do karaoke — with nightly drink schedules. Pro tip: Karaoke starts nightly pretty early here, so it’s a great happy hour choice.
Deco Ballroom and Event Center | 1906 Fredericksburg Rd. | Fridays and Saturdays | 10 p.m. This summer only, visit the Deco Ballroom over by the old Woodlawn district and participate in a karaoke competition in a gorgeous ballroom-style space with a cash reward.
EBSM Tuesday Nights | 10 p.m. | The Mix | Price of purchase | Come listen to electronic body synth music as The Legend Of Premutos + DJ Blue Eyed Devil bring the energy — $4 select shots and domestic draft pints.
Wednesday, Aug. 12
Trivia Wednesday | 7:30 p.m. | The Bang Bang Bar | Price of purchase | If you’re ready to flex your brainpower and show off your general knowledge, join in Wednesday nights for trivia fun.
Thursday, Aug. 14
“Greater Tuna” | 8 p.m. | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts | $43.50 | This hilarious and satirical comedy written by Jaston Williams, Ed Howard, and Joe Sears takes a clever look at life in the fictional town of Tuna, Texas.
Friday, Aug. 15
“Yazoo, Miss’ssippi” | 8 p.m. | The Overtime Theater | $15-20 | Come see this Pickering/Colbeck Award-winning hilarious piece with endearing themes of family at San Antonio’s only Overtime Theater.
Red, White, and BBQ | Regular park hours | SeaWorld San Antonio | $49.99 | Purchase a sampling lanyard and enjoy delicious varieties of BBQ samples now through Labor Day, while indulging in a wide selection of drinks and beers.
A new Lending Tree report has ranked San Antonio No. 11 among “America’s Biggest Boomtowns,” citing its rapid economic growth and strong job opportunities. The study noted that between 2021 and 2023, San Antonians have seen a 12.6% increase in median earnings. (MySA)
Coming Soon
Movie theater chain Santikos is eyeing an expansion to the city’s Far Westside near Potranco Road and State Highway 211, according to online records. A construction timeline isn’t determined yet, but the new multiscreen cinema with gaming opportunities and bar will serve the Stevens Ranch area. (MySA)
Opening
A new Mr. Crabby’s Seafood Kitchen site is poised to open in North San Antonio in mid-October. Guests can enjoy Cajun-style seafood and a full liquor bar with specialty cocktails at the new spot, conveniently located at 1827 North Loop 1604. (Community Impact)
Development
Star treatment awaits. Omni Hotels is launching a major renovation of the Mokara Hotel + Spa in San Antonio. New free-standing bathtubs and leather furnishings will bolster the new vibes in a makeover the company has described as a “comprehensive reimagination” of the spa, guest rooms and suites. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Travel
A new premium air shuttle service will soon offer semi-private flights from Fredericksburg to Dallas (and back). Ladybird Jet, a charter broker, will offer flights every Thursday and Sunday from FAA-certified Part 135 air carriers, with a hard launch Thursday, Aug. 28. (San Antonio Culture Map)
Plan Ahead
Insert air guitar solo here. After a seven-year hiatus, San Antonio’s legendary Guitar Wars competition is headed back to Legacy Park. The Journey West event will see 25 guitarists (five bass, 10 acoustic, 10 electric) competing for top prizes — and will be held Oct. 23.
Pets
Yes, you can bring your dog. San Antonio is the No. 42 most pet-friendly city in the country, per a new WalletHub study. The rankings were compiled using metrics like pet budget, pet health and wellness, and outdoor fun. Our dog-friendly businesses have plenty on offer for Fido.
Sports
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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.
Last week, we asked: Which university is the oldest in San Antonio?
0% of you guessed University of Texas-San Antonio
18.7% of you guessed Trinity University
23.6% of you guessed University of the Incarnate Word
And a whopping 57.7% of you correctly guessed St. Mary’s University
Founded in 1852 as St. Mary’s Institute, it is both the oldest university in San Antonio and the oldest Catholic university in the state of Texas (and the Southwest).
The Wrap
The Wrap
Photo via Donna Provencher, SATXtoday
So grateful to live in a city with so many talented vendors who helped make my birthday celebration last weekend fabulous — Brilloons with a pinktastic balloon arch, Blue Poppy Cakes with the princess cake of my dreams, and Moxie Doll Party with epic face painting.
Thanks for all the magic — support local businesses.
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