With a $90 general admission ticket or $125 for VIP admission, you can enjoy live music, a gourmet taco bar, lawn games with prizes, and of course — an array of cocktails from world-famous tequila and mezcal brands. Eat up — taco options include chicken al carbon, beef barbacoa, pork al pastor, and shrimp Yucatan style.
Pro tip: Spare yourself a lot of parking woes and pay for parking in advance at the San Antonio Mariott RiverCenter garage — it’s $20 and less than one-third of a mile away.
Events
Events
Friday, Aug. 29
Hans Kim | Times vary | Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club | $31.40+ | Come hear the hilarious stylings of comedian Hans Kim, a regular on “Kill Tony” and “Jason Rouse’s Safe Word Podcast.”
Saturday, Aug. 30
Labor Day Weekend Celebration | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Historic Market Square | Free | Honor the contributions of workers with this three-day City of San Antonio-hosted Labor Day Celebration — and enjoy live music, shopping, amazing food vendors, and fun for the whole family.
Sunday, Aug. 31
E-Dragon Run Festival | 6 a.m. | Southside Lions Park East | $1+ | Join E-Dragon Productions as they celebrate 11 years in business with the running community — make new friends, get sweet racing swag, and run anywhere from one-mile all-out to a full half-marathon.
Monday, Sept. 1
“Jaws” 50th Anniversary Showing | 4 p.m. + 7:30 p.m. | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Park North | $8.50+ | Dun-dunnnn... dun-dunnnn... dun-dunnn... revisit the iconic John Williams score of “Jaws” and bring some friends to celebrate its 50th anniverary.
Tuesday, Sept. 2
Free ESL Class Assessment | 5 p.m. | SSAISD Carezone | Free | SSAISD is offering free ESL classes in partnership with Restore Education — sign up today to take this required assessment in order to participate in classes beginning Tuesday, Sept. 9.
Wednesday, Sept. 3
The Weeknd “After Hours ‘Til Dawn” Stadium Tour | 7 p.m. | The Alamodome | $53+ | Come see Canadian singer and songwriter Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, also known as the Weeknd — best known for his stunning falsetto and alternative R&B sound.
Thursday, Sept. 4
“Real Women Have Curves” | 7:30 p.m. | Classic Theatre of San Antonio | $55 | It’s opening night for this heartworming coming-of-age tale following a group of Latina women in a small East Los Angeles sewing factory as they learn strength in sisterhood.
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West Coast breakfast chain Squeeze In is headed for San Antonio. The company currently operates eight locations in California and Nevada. While a site has not been announced, co-owner Shila Morris cited the region’s “strong food culture” and “growing population” as factors in the expansion decision. A mid-2026 opening is expected. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Sports
Friday night lights kick off with Southwest Legacy High School taking on Jefferson High at Alamo Stadium tonight at 7 p.m. Young Men’s Leadership Academy will also be facing off with Brady at the SAISD Sports Complex, also at 7 p.m. (San Antonio Observer)
Number
750. That’s (approximately) the number of new laws taking effect in Texas starting Monday, Sept 1. Beyond the school cell phone ban and property tax cut, new legislation affecting education, water infrastructure, and more has been signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott. (News 4 San Antonio)
Real Estate
Home buyers are flocking to this downtown home that’s a near-perfect replicaof the house in “The Notebook.”The Woodlawn Hills property sits on an acre and has soaring 12-ft ceilings. The agency is accepting offers starting today + it’s expected to be off the market by the end of the day. (MySA)
Development
Goodwill San Antonio’s plans for a major renovation of its downtown office include a major renovation of its Rosa Verde towers — and the Historic and Design Review Commission is poised to review the proposed design plan at its Wednesday, Sept. 3 meeting. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Fun Fact
The newest flyover ramp at 1604 and I-10 is open — and is officially the tallest ramp in San Antonio. The structure is the third of eight poised to be located at the interchange. (KENS 5)
Listen
Just days away from the No. 1 Texas Longhorns taking on the third-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus — and Locked On Buckeyes host Jay Stephens is here to preview Saturday’s massive matchup. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Coming Soon
On Monday, Sept. 1, medical cannabis access expands in Texas to include chronic pain. Patients can connect with a registered doctor via telemedicine and fill prescriptions through Texas Original’s delivery service or at one of 17 statewide locations. Bonus: First-time patients receive 20% off their order.†‡*
Featured Deal
Best-selling activewear and everyday apparel up to 60% off? Athleta’s taking an extra 30% off sale items now through Monday, September 1. Shop the sale.*
Did you know the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department offers a free monthly storytime in nature program for kids up to 7 years old? Hop on over to Phil Hardberger Park on Friday, Sept. 5 to check it out for yourself.
Meridian’s original hair trimmer, now 40% off for Labor Day. This unisex shaver was built for beards, chest, legs, and bikini lines, is 100% waterproof, and was top rated by Elle, Esquire, GQ, and Forbes. Psst — Shop tons of great markdowns like this one while Labor Day sales last.
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I really want to buy that house from “The Notebook,” y’all, but alas — student loans call.
In the spirit of fandom + bolstering the local economy, I’d like to suggest to the lucky new owners that their best bet is to deck it out as a full-scale replica of the original house and make it the most coveted San Antonio wedding venue around. Just think of the photo ops.
‡Texas CUP License No. 0005. Please note: Legalities in your state may vary. Texas Original advises consumers to read the company’s terms and conditions. Patients must consult a physician and receive a prescription to purchase medical cannabis products. The information about providers and services contained in this newsletter does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SATXtoday.
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