MUST DO

Today

• The Beach Boys | Mon., Oct. 25 | 7-10 p.m. | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle | $54.50+ | Wouldn’t it be nice to catch the world tour? Tickets and VIP packages still available. ⛱️
• Open Writers Lab with Dario Beniquez and Robert Allen | Mon., Oct. 25 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Bring your poetry, flash fiction, or short creative non-fiction to be peer-workshopped in this open writer’s event. 📖

Tuesday

• Pat Benatar + Neil Giraldo | Tues., Oct. 26 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle | $39.50+ | Catch this four-time GRAMMY winning vocals + guitar combo for a night of rock and roll hits. 🎸

Wednesday

• Dog Costume Contest | Wed., Oct. 27 | 6 p.m. | Muck & Fuss, 295 East San Antonio | Free | Go for the gold with your pooch at this craft beer and burger bar — prizes for the top three dogs. 🐕🦺

Thursday

• TSCRA Ranch Gathering | Thurs., Oct. 28 | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Buckhorn Saloon Museum, 318 E. Houston St. | Free | Enjoy a beef dinner and a night of fellowship while you learn about cattle raising in southwestern Texas. 🐄

Friday

• Day of the Dead River Parade | Fri., Oct. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | La Villita, 418 Villita St. | $15+ | Grab your ticket to watch this cultural celebration as it winds its way down the River Walk. 🏵️

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

NEWS NOTES

Weather

• 87º | Mostly Sunny | 2% chance of rain

Number

• 25. The number of miles of holiday cheer 100,000+ lights will bring to the Riverwalk. The city of San Antonio announced they would turn on the lights early this year on Fri., Nov. 12 instead of having an official lighting ceremony. 🎄

Development

• H-E-B has announced a $3.8 million expansion to its Bandera Road and Loop 1604 location. The chain plans to add an additional 24,000 sqft to their curbside pickup area. It’s true — everything is bigger in Texas. (San Antonio Business Journal)

Eats

• San Antonians can now start their day with chilaquiles + breakfast rotis as new breakfast options at Pearl. The Food Hall at the Bottling Department will now open at 8 a.m. and serve breakfast until 11 a.m — see the full menu list here. 🍳 (San Antonio Business Journal) 

Coming Soon

• We’ve got some knead-to-know information. Doughboy — a new pizza truck specailizing in wood-fired pizza — will be making its debut soon at the El Camino food park. You can follow its recently launched Instagram for more updates and behind the scenes photos. 🍕

Arts

• Hakuna matata folks. You will now be able to experience The Lion King on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre. The tour was initially shut down because of COVID-19, but will return through Sun., Nov. 7. You can purchase tickets here. 🦁 (Kens 5) 

Sports

• UTSA football continues to turn heads as the team takes home their eighth win. The Roadrunners carried on their impressive undefeated streak after their 45-16 game against Louisiana Tech this past Saturday. 🏈 (San Antonio Express-News)

#SATXTODAY

THE WRAP

Hey San Antonio — Are you as excited to kick off the week as we are?

 

Check out our favorite insta-worthy sculpture downtown or pay a visit to one of the most haunted hotels in America. Head on over to our Instagram page for daily content that highlights local events + showcases our beautiful Alamo City.

💭 Say Hello: What do you want to know about your city?

✏️️ Want to write an article for us? Find out how here.

👀 Want your business featured in our newsletter? Learn more about advertising opportunities here.

📖 Check out our Editorial Ethics Policy here.

Did a friend forward this to you?

It can be in your inbox tomorrow a.m.