Thursday, January 4, 2018 / by Jones Real Estate Team
This Weekend in San Antonio 1/5-1/7
KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES
SAN ANTONIO ATTRACTIONS
MUSEUMS: GOLF:
Briscoe Western Art Museum The Golf Club of Texas
San Antonio Missions The Quarry
San Antonio Museum of Art Cedar Creek
Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio THEME PARKS:
The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum Six Flags Fiesta Texas
The Witte Museum SeaWorld San Antonio
Institute of Texan Cultures Morgan’s Wonderland
FRIDAY EVENTS
MEGABUCKS ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Friday | 4pm | Megabucks Bingo | Free
Celebrate Megabucks’ anniversary with a free dinner, door prizes, and drawings for player of the week, month, and year. A great event for bingo lovers of all ages. Doors open at 4pm, with the games beginning at 7pm.
CREATIVE CREATURES PRESENTS: IN THE STYLE OF WES ANDERSON
Friday | 6pm-11pm | Creative Creatures | Free
Come down to this gallery/shop/studio in Southtown as they kick off the New Year at Creative Creatures! This month's gallery show will be curated and hosted by husband & wife, Karen G. Rios & Eddy Rios, the founders & owners of Creative Creatures. They will be reviving the Wes Anderson Themed Event that was held back in 2014 and revamp into a Group Art Exhibition at the new gallery space!
FIRST FRIDAY LOCAL VENDOR POP-UP SHOP
Friday | 6pm | 1102 Event Center and Gallery | Free
Every first Friday of the month the event center hosts area artist and vendors. You can see and sample: handmade jewelry, unique housewares and decorations, food and drinks, unique music, and fun/colorful apparel.
COMMUNITY YOGA
Friday | 6:30pm | Freetail Brewing Company | Free
Join us on the first Friday of the year for some inBalance Yoga at Freetail Brewing Co off of Presa. Dress warm and grab a drink for this class!
KING POETRY SLAM
Friday | 7pm | Carver Cultural Center | $12+
15 poets from around the country will ascend to the stage with hopes of winning up to $1,000 for first place! Hosted by San Antonio native and Andy Warhol Arts Foundation recipient, Outspoken Bean. Sounds will be provided by San Antonio DJ Legend, Donnie Dee!
FIRST FRIDAY: PUB RUN
Friday | 7pm | Pat O'Brien's | Free
Held in beautiful downtown San Antonio every First Friday of the month. Run through the city to several selected bars and clubs in the city. Each month has a specific theme and list of bars to follow.
SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS. PHOENIX SUNS
Friday | 7:30pm | AT&T Center | $27+
WORLD PREMIERE: THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS
Friday | 8pm | Woodlawn Pointe | $15-20
TacoTown Theatre Company in association with Woodlawn Pointe proudly presents the world-premiere of "The Kindness of Strangers," a solo show starring Jade Esteban Estrada. Written by Bernard J. Taylor, Estrada portrays famed playwright Tennessee Williams as he shares stories of his personal life and career.
FIRST FRIDAY FEVER: DISCO VS 80'S WITH JACK FM
Friday | 9pm | Brass Monkey | Free
It's that time again! Brass Monkey brings you Disco vs 80s with a live broadcast from JACK FM!!! Spinning the best music for a battle of the decades that’s so rad you will be sure to boogey down. Disco or 80s attire encouraged.
SATURDAY EVENTS
LICENSE TO CARRY
Saturday | 7am | Nardis Gun Club | $75
Taught by experienced instructors in our state-of-the-art facility, students will feel comfortable as they complete the required classroom instruction and range qualification. Prospective students should note that there is NO instruction on shooting skills, and all students are expected to be able to safely operate their handgun and pass the proficiency exam.
SAXET GUN SHOW
Saturday | 9am-6pm | San Antonio Event Center | Free
Come see guns, knives, ammo, and AMSOIL! We have gun cleaner and lubricant with us, along with oil for your car, truck, or ATV. An Amsoil booth will be there for every show. Drop by and say hi!
SAN ANTONIO COFFEE FESTIVAL 2018
Saturday | 10am-5pm | La Villita Historic Arts Village | Free
The San Antonio Coffee Festival is a celebration of coffee - open to all coffee-lovers!
Taste amazing fresh, locally roasted coffee from all over the world. Meet local coffee artisans from 15 different coffee roasteries who will roast and artfully brew 50 coffees. Appreciate the many people who pilot a coffee bean from crop to cup. Listen to good music. Eat some good food. Arts Activities. Visit with friends and family. Learn about coffee in free demonstrations, all in a fun, comfortable community atmosphere.
BODY-MIND-SPIRIT FAIR
Saturday | 10am-6pm | Unlimited Thought Life Enrichment Center | Free
Get in touch with your mystical side. Attend the fair for free lectures, $25 readings, various vendor booths, hypnosis, Reiki, and massages.
MILBERGER'S BLOOD DRIVE
Saturday | 10am-1:30pm | Milberger’s Nursery | Free
Come out and donate! You could save a life. The holidays are over, but it is always time to give back. Because donations at this time of the year are historically low and the demand is high, the Milberger's incentive gift certificate will be doubled to $20 for presenting donors!
3RD ANNUAL BOWIE BASH
Saturday | 9pm-2am | Brass Monkey | Free
2016 marked the passing of one of the most original and singular voices of an era. David Bowie championed mystery, rebellion and curiosity in his music. Ever unpredictable, the mercurial artist and fashion icon wore many guises throughout his life. Come out to celebrate his life for the third year in a row. A very special New Wave Class-X will pay tribute to a true original.
ATOMIC: RETRO 80S & 90S DANCE PARTY
Saturday | 10pm-2am | Bentley’s Bar | Free
Dance New Wave Industrial Pop and Club Classics with DJs JustAngel & special guest Andres Brujo (Wooly Bully). Come as you are, the event has a relaxed dress code. Adults over the age of 21 only.
IMPROV COMEDY WITH THE DENIALS
Saturday | 10:30pm | The Overtime Theatre | $5-8
Improv comedy with “The Denials”, San Antonio's longest continuously running improv group! The Denials improv troupe commits adult-oriented comedy using your suggestions! Come create the kind of comedy you want to see. It’s undeniably funny (see what we did there?!)! Perfect for date night!
SUNDAY EVENTS
SAXET GUN SHOW
Saturday | 9am-5pm | San Antonio Event Center | Free
Come see guns, knives, ammo, and AMSOIL! We have gun cleaner and lubricant with us, along with oil for your car, truck, or ATV. An Amsoil booth will be there for every show. Drop by and say hi!
BODY-MIND-SPIRIT FAIR
Sunday | 12pm-6pm | Unlimited Thought Life Enrichment Center | Free
Get in touch with your mystical side. Attend the fair for free lectures, $25 readings, various vendor booths, hypnosis, Reiki, and massages.
HOT VINYASA YOGA
Sunday | 11am | Connie Lozano Yoga | $16
The challenging yoga practice class is diverse and the dynamic sequence will vary. Classes are held in a room heated to 85 degrees to allow your body to flush toxins from your system. Hot yoga will sculpt and tone your muscles, building a strong healthy body while relieving stress and aligning the spirit. Do what you can, relax and breathe, rest when you need.
FIRST SUNDAYS AT THE MCNAY
Sunday | 12pm-5pm | McNay Art Museum | Free
Enjoy free general admission at the McNay every first Sunday of the month courtesy of the Dickson-Allen Foundation! The special exhibition fee will still apply at this time if you wish to experience Chuck Ramirez: All This and Heaven Too.
VINTAGE AT 607
Sunday | 2pm-7pm | The Come Up | Free
The Come Up and In Search Of come together to bring you the latest in vintage fashion and local shopping. Live music provided by local DJs, free drinks for 21+, and an all-around good time! Come out, stop by, support your local business or just pregame on the way to the strip!
ART NIGHT
Sunday | 6pm-9pm | Imagine Books and Records | Free
Have you ever just wanted to hang out and paint with your friends? Now you can! Come out to Imagine every first Sunday to get inspired, meet new local artists, or just finish up that painting in your room! Family and pet friendly.
THE OFFICE TRIVIA NIGHT
Sunday | 7pm-10pm | El Luchador | Free
El Luchador is transforming into Dunder Mifflin Scranton. Grab a big lunch at Asian Hooters to ready yourself for a night of trivia all about the US version of The Office. Teams up to 6 players. Drink specials and prizes throughout the night. Signups start at 7:30, quiz starts right at 8. Early arrival is strongly suggested, as the last Office trivia night hit capacity.
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