Hello Wednesday.
October 27 2021
There are just a few celebrations throughout the year that have unquestionably become staple holidays for San Antonians — Fiesta, Christmas, and Día de los Muertos. Also known, Day of the Dead, this holiday is celebrated in remembrance of the departed not only in Mexico but in many parts of North America as well. The Alamo City is no exception + is gearing up for one of the largest celebrations yet.
We can't wait to have a skele-ton of fun at these events. | Photo by @jeremykarney
Here’s what to expect this year —
- Join in on grandiose processions + festivities accompanied by large-scale puppet performances
- Eat and drink all the sugar skulls, tamales, pan dulce, and champurrado you can 🍭
- Dress up like Catrines (men) and Catrinas (women), or elegant skeleton figures
Excited to eat all the pan de muerto + visit an ofrenda or two? Check out these Día de los Muertos events happening around the city —
🕯️ Altares + Exhibitions
🍽️ Food
- Foodie Cinema: Coco | Mon., Nov. 1 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden | $54+ | Enjoy dinner and a show as the Botanical Garden screens Coco accompanied by an array of Día de los Muertos food + drink options. 🎥
- Dead of the Dead Dinner | Tues. Nov. 2 | 6:30-10 p.m | Clementine, 2195 Northwest Military Highway | $200 | Bone-appetit — Join guest chef Guillermo González Beristáin in a seven-course Día de los Muertos inspired dinner. 🍽️
🎊 Parades + Festivals
- 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. 🌼
- Cultural Celebration: Día de los Muertos | Sat., Oct. 30 - Sun., Oct. 31 | 10 a.m-6 p.m. | Historic Market Square, 514 W Commerce St. | Free | Head downtown for festive food, live music + a procession by Live La Monas at 1pm. 🏵️
Bone-appetite — invite your friends to these Day of the Dead events using the buttons below.
Today
- 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. 🎸
- Jazz Night at Blue Star | Tues., Oct. 26 | 8-10 p.m. | Blue Star Brewing Company | Free | Grab a drink + groove to live jazz featuring local big bands at Blue Star. 🎷
Wednesday
- Cocktails + Culture: Pollinators at the Witte | Wed., Oct. 27 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway St. | $30 for members, $35 for non-members | Discover the nature, science + culture of pollinators all while sipping on a delicious crafted cocktail. 🍸
- Demo + Dine: Recipes from the Heart of New Orleans | Wed., Oct. 27 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Central Market San Antonio, 4821 Broadway | $45 | Watch a cooking demonstration of Southern classics like gumbo + creole rice fritters before you dine. 🍤
Thursday
Friday
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.
Coming Soon
- Bubby’s Jewish Soul Food — a new Jewish deli restaurant — is coming to the city and is planning to open on Sun., Nov. 14 near Northwest Military + Wurzbach Pkwy. While the menu is still in the works, you can expect New York-style bagels, bialys + babkas. 🥯 (San Antonio Express-News)
Biz
- Two San Antonio-based companies have been selected to participate in the Hyperspace Challenge — an initiative hosted by the US Space Force's SpaceWERX. A winning pitch could result in cash prizes up to $100,000 and national recognition for the city. 🚀 (San Antonio Business Journal)
Concert
- The Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza is one of the largest mariachi music festivals in the US and will return to the Alamo City Wed., Dec. 1. The legendary Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán will close out the festival with a concert on Sat., Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here. 🎺
Award
- More than heroes. The San Antonio Business Journal is celebrating local health care workers that braved the COVID-19 pandemic with a Health Care Heroes Awards publication. You can find the full list of award winners + their spotlights here. 🩺 (San Antonio Business Journal)
Job
- VIA Metropolitan Transit is currently looking to onboard 20+ bus operators + mechanics and is offering up to $2,500 as a sign-on bonus incentive. For more information visit their post here. 🚌
Panadería Jiménez is now serving a limited-time pumpkin-themed concha for holidays. This gourd-geous pastry is just one of many delicious items on the bakery menu. Pro tip: Editor Rossi loves maranitos and Editor Ivan is a fan of cuernos.
The family-owned bakery has been serving the local community since 1969 + reopened in May after a temporary closure amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
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