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Events

Thursday, Nov. 13

Water Street Dance | 7:30 p.m. | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts | $38

Record Swap + Skateboarding Sesh | Thursday, Nov. 13-Saturday, Nov. 15 | 6-9 p.m. | Make Ready Market | Free

Friday, Nov. 14

Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors | 8:30 p.m. | Frost Bank Center | $82+

San Antonio Tattoo Arts Festival | Friday, Nov. 14-Sunday, Nov. 16 | Times vary | Freeman Expo Hall C | $20+

Saturday, Nov. 15

Run to Remember 5K Run/Walk | 9 a.m. | Eisenhower Park | $25+

MySA Tamale Throwdown | 12-4 p.m. | Alamo Beer Company | $20

Outdoor Family Film Series | 7-10:45 p.m. | Mission Marquee Plaza | Free

The Emo Night Tour | 8 p.m. | The Rock Box | $17+

Sunday, Nov. 16

Guided Bird Tour: Third Sunday | 8-11 a.m. | Mitchell Lake Audubon Center | $10

Onward! Arts: Art History | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | San Antonio | Free

Saturday, Dec. 13

4th Annual YMCA 5K Reindeer Dash & Rudolph Kids Dash | 7:30-10 a.m. | Northwest Vista College | $25+ | Come dressed in your festive best for a morning filled with Santa sightings, music, vendors, jingle bells, and, of course, reindeer runs. Proceeds directly benefit local YMCA programs.*
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News Notes

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“Our ultimate goal is to create a walkable, thriving district that drives generational prosperity, celebrates the Eastside’s history, and delivers a bold, inclusive vision for San Antonio’s future.” Read more about the plans for the 400-acre site near Frost Bank Center. (San Antonio Business Journal)

Film

San Antonio officials are looking to bolster the city’s film and TV industry. They recently approved new incentives for filmmakers, documentary makers, and musical artists who choose to bring their shoots to the Alamo City, including 10% rebates. (San Antonio Business Journal)

Plan Ahead

The viral Austin-based smoothie and juice bar, JuiceLand, is planning its first San Antonio location. Officials hope to start slinging health-centered goodies including salads, matcha lattes, and plant-based meals from the 5300 block of Broadway Street next June. (KSAT)

Announced

There will be a new Album of the Year winner at next year’s Grammy Awards, with none of the nominees having won the prestigious accolade before. Want to pick your own favorite? We recommend singing along during a beautiful fall walk.

Active

Planet Fitness and the San Antonio Spurs just launched a new partnership. To celebrate, head to Frost Plaza at The Rock at La Cantera on Sunday, Nov. 23 for a free fitness class open to all ages. There’s no need to bring equipment or have any experience for the inclusive session.
White-sand beaches, volcanic backdrops, tropical wildlife, and mind-blowing cuisine. That’s what awaits at Travel and Leisure’s No. 1 trending travel destination for 2026 — Limon, Costa Rica. Whether you choose the Central American paradise, or somewhere else entirely, San Antonio International is the place to start your adventure.

Sports

Could legendary former Alabama coach Nick Saban be returning to the SEC? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Wellness

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Shop

If you’re a Costco shopper, you know about the $1.50 hot dog. But are you in on these other 10 lesser-known hacks all Costco shoppers should know about?*

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Post of the Day

A screenshot of a Reddit post. It shows a red glowing night sky showing the Aurora Borealis in San Antonio, Texas. A zooming car shows red tail lights blurry and drawn out, with a stop sign in the grass in the foreground. Power lines stretch into the distance beneath the sky.

You’re just showing off, Aurora. | Post by Reddit user ProfessorTimmy210

“I never thought I’d ever see the Aurora Borealis. I never in a million years thought I would see it in San Antonio, Texas… but here it is!”

That’s how this Reddit user described the shot they got of the spectacular nocturnal show this week. If you got any photos or stories from seeing the rare phenomena, reply to this newsletter — we’d love to see and hear them.
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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.
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The Wrap

Holiday lights are popping up across San Antonio, and there are already some stellar tips to seeing the best displays around the Alamo City.

Think you can do better? Send us your lavish decorations and light shows, so we can share the best ones in a future newsletter.
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