In this Project Marvel rendering, an updated Alamodome, new Spurs arena, and land bridge can be seen. | Rendering by the City of San Antonio
Back in August, San Antonio City Council voted to approve a non-binding terms sheet between the city and the San Antonio Spurs, bringing redevelopment plan Project Marvel — and a prospective new Spurs arena — a step closer to reality.
While the city doesn’t require voter approval to move forward with its portion of the funding, Bexar County’s $311 million portion hinges on voters approving a venue tax hike on Nov. 4 to pay for the future arena.
What does the terms sheet say the city + county must contribute?
The new Spurs arena — as part of Project Marvel — will be jointly funded. About $311 million (or 25%, whichever is less) will come directly from Bexar County if voters approve the venue tax increase.
The City of San Antonio will contribute $489 million, or 38% of the cost of the arena. This will be paid for by a debt issuance via city bonds.
The city will also have to pay ~$60 million to purchase land from University of Texas-San Antonio, up to $250 million in infrastructure improvements for all the Project Marvel Sports and Entertainment District developments, and for any expanded police presence in the vicinity.
Mahjong Open Play | 1-3 p.m. | Encino Branch Library | Free | Drop in, make friends, and join open-play American Mahjong — bring your own set or use one of two sets provided.
Wednesday, Sept. 10
Kids’ Studio: Improvised Abstractions | 10-11:15 a.m. | San Antonio Museum of Art | Price of admission | Create playful, improvised collages using color, shape, and transparent materials inspired by special exhibition Larry Bell: Improvisations.
Thursday, Sept. 11
9/11 Memorial Climb | 6 a.m. | Alamodome | $60 | Pay tribute to 343 fallen firefighter brothers with this annual 9/11 tribute climb, open to the public — same-day on-site cash-only registration available.
“The Guys” 9/11 Commemorative Reading | 7:30 p.m. | Boerne Community Theatre | $20 | This human story about loss, memory, and human connection in the wake of 9/11, originally staged by Sigourney Weaver and Bill Murray, benefits the 100 Club of Kendall County.
Friday, Sept. 12
Juan Gabriel - A Philharmonic Tribute | 7:30 p.m. | Scottish Rite Hall | $50 | Enjoy a heartfelt orchestral celebration of one of Latin America’s most beloved musical legends, as conducted by the award-winning Felipe Tristán.
Sewing Class | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Collins Garden Branch Library | Free | If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to sew, this class by Alamo Tailoring will teach you the basics of sewing, cutting patterns, and more.
Saturday, Sept. 13
Creating our Own Spaces/ Creando Nuestros Espacios | 1-5 p.m. | Trinity University’s Neidorff Art Gallery | Free | Don’t miss visiting the Neidorff Art Gallery’s “Creando Nuestros Espacios: Latinx Art Experiences at Trinity University, 1975-1985,” to celebrate Hispanic History Month.
Sunday, Sept. 14
“Sweeney Todd": The Musical | 3 p.m. | Wonder Theatre | $18+ | Step into the deathly circus and experience the tale of Sweeney Todd as you’ve never before.
Monday, Sept. 15
Ethnobotany of Cacti | 10 a.m.-11 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden | Price of admission | Kick off Cactus Week with a guided tour by horticulturist Layni Langham through the Garden’s Desert Pavilion and Cactus and Succulent Garden.
You won’t want to miss San Antonio Startup Day at coworking space and entrepreneurial hub Geekdom tomorrow, Sept. 10. | Photo via Geekdom
Tech
San Antonio’s collaborative startup community Geekdom will hostSan Antonio Startup Day and the Q3 Incubator Showcase tomorrow, Sept. 10, starting at 9 a.m. This quarterly event is free and open to the public and offers valuable resources, networking, expert-led sessions, and free coworking for local entrepreneurs.
Opening
We’re so excited. The long-awaited Elsewhere Too’s opening, pushed back several times, is finally on the horizon. The North Side’s “Ferris wheel and flower tunnel” bar is poised to open the first week of October — almost a year after its original groundbreaking. (San Antonio Culture Map)
Real Estate
A judge has approved Ashford Hospitality’s $32 million bid to purchase an embattled former CPS headquarters on Navarro Street. Previously, the space was intended for a hotel conversion project spearheaded by a Blueprint Hospitality affiliate, but the plan was put on hold when the affiliate filed for bankruptcy in February. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Coming Soon
A third Artea location is headed for Park North according to a brand employee and state filings. The popular local boba shops also serve pan-Asian cuisine like ramen, sushi, and crab rangoon. According to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filings, the new store’s planned completion date is May 2026. (San Antonio Culture Map)
Trending
Fair Oaks Ranch coffee shop Rhythm & Brews serves craft coffee by day — but did you know it transforms into a hot gaming hub by night? While the shop closes by 9 p.m., the gaming den sees crowds gather to play Pokemon, Yugio, and other card games ‘til late. (MySA)
Arts
On Saturday, Sept. 20, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center will host “Nuestras Voces: Stories of Resilience,” a multidisciplinary dance/music/video production featuring the center’s in-house dance company and musicians of Mariachi Azteca de América. Presenting tales of influential Mexican American figures, it’s a great way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
On This Day
On Sept. 9, 1921, San Antonio faced one of the most devastating natural disasters in its history — a 23-hour deluge that flooded a thousand acres of the city and covered three-quarters of a square mile of downtown with up to 12 feet of water.
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This just in: Palo Alto College has launched its new Global Logistics Lab to help students learn how our everyday decisions affect the supply chain. The new initiative’s aim is to open up more career opportunities for students as well as offer local business owners possible consultation options. (San Antonio Report)
Sports
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I admit until today I had only the haziest idea of what the ethnobotany of cacti actually meant — but doesn’t this cool new class at the San Antonio Botanical Garden make you want to find out more?
Turns out “ethnobotany” is the study of the knowledge and customs of a people surrounding their use of plants for medical, religious, and other uses. Sounds like a fabulous Monday morning adventure to me.
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