EVENTS

Today 

• San Antonio Sister Cities & Friends | Thurs., Jan. 20 | 1-6:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join The City of San Antonio’s Global Engagement Office on a virtual journey as they explore SA’s beautiful + intriguing sister and friendship cities across the globe. 🏙️
• Fortune Feimster | Thurs., Jan. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, H-E-B Performance Hall | $30+ | Enjoy a night full of laughs as this comedian + actor takes the stage for her 2 Sweet 2 Salty Tour. 🎤

Friday 

• Shop Sustainable | Fri., Jan. 21 | 6-10 p.m. | Brick at Blue Star | Free, Donations accepted | Enjoy a night of shopping eco-friendly vendors, vegan eats + a sustainable fashion show. ♻️
• The Future of Digital Media | Fri., Jan. 21 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Alamo City Studios, 1113-C East Houston St. | Free | Join a panel of digital experts for a discussion about the past, present, and future of digital media. 💻

Saturday 

• Hiplet Ballerinas | Sat., Jan. 22 | 8 p.m. | Jo Long Theatre | $35 | Experience Hiplet performances with its trademark sass, hip movements, and struts, all under popular music from Black Violin to Beyonce. 🩰
• Open Art Studio | Sat., Jan. 22 | The Ecumenical Center, 8310 Ewing Halsell | Free | Join every fourth Saturday for a no-cost, monthly open art studio session – a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages to use art materials in a playful manner + relaxed setting — to register, please email Deborah at Dmurphy@ecrh.org. 🎨
• Interactive Tech Series | Sat., Jan. 22 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology, 102 Mabry Dr. | Free | Experience a special interactive tech series where you can see world-class artifacts, Tesla Coil demos + more. 🤖
• Noche Azul Concert: Canción Social | Sat., Jan. 22 | 8 p.m. | Esperanza Peace & Justice Center, 922 San Pedro Ave. + Virtual | Free | This carefully crafted performance will focus on protest songs in Latin America to cultivate social awareness and promote a sense of social responsibility. 🎼

Sunday 

• Dream Market | Sun., Jan. 23, Sun., Jan. 30 | 12-5 p.m. | Brick at Blue Star Arts Complex | Free | Head on over to Brick for a celebration of small businesses it's helped over the last seven years as a launching pad for success. 🛍️
• Musical Evenings | Sun., Jan. 23 | 7 p.m. | San Fernando Cathedral | Free | Celebrate the history of African American culture through music, featuring outstanding artists from Musical Bridges’ upcoming documentary film “The Quilt: A Living History of African American Music.” 🎶
• Vaqueros de la Cruz del Diablo Exhibit | Now-Jan. 24, 2022 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Briscoe Western Art Museum | $12 — free for children under 12 + active-duty military | Look into a snapshot of Werner Segarra’s contemporary photography of the Northern Mexican Cowboy. 🖼️

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

• 39º | Cloudy | 20% chance of rain
• The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch warning for today and throughout Friday morning. The City of San Antonio wants to remind its residents of the four P's as we get ready for this shift in weather. Pro tip: if you scroll down you’ll see how the city is preparing the streets of SA. ❄️

Community 

• Just in time for the upcoming cold front, San Antonio Water System (SAWS) launched “Be Ready for the Unexpected” webpage. Due to last year’s snowpocalypse, the new online resource aims to help customers prepare for emergencies in case of an electrical, natural gas or water outage. Information includes tips + videos that come in both English and Spanish. 🛠️

Trending

• If a strawberry + pineapple had a baby you would get a Pineberry — yes, it’s a real thing. The fruit hybrid is exclusively sold at Central Market stores across Texas through Valentine’s Day. According to San Antonio Express-News, the price for a 10-ounce bag will cost $8.99. 🍓

Coming Soon 

• Beloved coffee truck Theory recently broke ground on creating its “Flavor Corner” space on the city’s North Side. This mobile java joint spoke to MySA back in March of last year about its plans to convert the old Texaco Gas Station into a permanent home for the trailer. You can keep up with the progress of the project on Instagram. ☕

Kids

• Local students in 7th-12th grade are invited to participate in the 5th Annual SA Smart City Challenge. This year’s competition will focus on the future of SA’s water management. Those who compete will have the opportunity to research + propose their ideas for a chance to win the Smart City Cup award + more. The deadline to apply is Wed., Jan. 26. 💡

Arts

• The Centro de Artes Gallery in Historic Market Square will reopen its doors to the public Wed., Jan. 26 after being closed for more than a year due to COVID-19. The space is free for those who want to immerse themselves and learn about South Texas and local Latino-themed artists. You can also check out its new exhibit on display. 🖼️
• Centro San Antonio is looking for residents to share their input for curating events, performances, art + more at Peacock Alley located at 110 Broadway. Selected ideas will be awarded mini-grants of up to $2,999 to make the project a reality. The deadline to submit is Fri., Jan. 28. 

Job

• We're hiring a Sales Executive to lead our advertising relationships in San Antonio. This exec would manage the entire SATX territory, identifying and securing new advertising partnerships, and growing existing client relationships — all while earning $100,000+ with unlimited PTO. To be considered or recommend someone, learn more + apply.

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