I love Mardi Gras at the San Antonio riverwalk!…read more The San Antonio Riverwalk puts together a weekend long Mardi Gras celebration each year which consists of a river float parade, and a festival at La Villita. In comparison to other cities, this Mardi Gras festival is very family-friendly and has something fun for everyone in the family. The main event is on a Saturday and I highly encourage everyone to get there early so you can secure a couple seats at the Arneson Theatre. The Arneson is an open space theatre were you can enjoy from live music, and also get the best view from all the floats. The floats go around the riverwalk twice and throw beads at the public during the event. If you want to keep the party going, just walk to La Villita where you can grab a cold one, and enjoy of a few activities. I believe that during the festival a few restaurants also offer balcony parties where you can watch the parade and enjoy of a few drinks. This festival is really fun and definitely San Antonio's take of Mardi Gras #PuroSanAntonio

What a great time on a great day! Sitting in our private "Yelp" box and meeting my fellow…read more"Elite's". The music was great as well as the food. Plenty of beads to go around and you didn't even have to show your **ts!!!!! Ha! If you ever are around the downtown area and get a chance to see this small bit quaint parade while having the MOST fun ever, then get here and make it fast. Oh wait.... Did I mention the free Bud Light? My bad!!!!

Beer Kickoff week festivities reminded me of a relaxing concert in the park...come drink beer,…read morelisten to the music of Outlier and stay a while. Blue star Brewery had a trailer with about 10 beers on tap that included the Guadalupe honey ale, Freetail bat out of helles and more, priced at $5 cup. Both beers were nice cold and delicious . Who would have known that there are so many local breweries ?The event was at the Main St Plaza right in front of the San Fernando Cathedral and lasted 4 hours in the evening. Lots of places to sit on the concrete seating but it was limited shade. The schedule of events for beer week for the next 6 days includes a minimum of five events at different local breweries daily. Just a fraction of events include beer pairings with donuts, beer pairings with cheese , beer pairings with BBQ , beer & yoga, painting with beer and a lot lot more. Sounds like a great week !

Like I said last year - this is one of my favorite Fiesta events. I was sad that since the Lion…read moreand Rose closed their Broadway location, they were not there with scotch eggs. So good. Looks like PF Changs took their place with chicken lettuce wraps. Ok, but just not the same. Beer was $5. They offered Angry Orchard apple stuff on draft which I enjoyed. One booth was just canned beer. Also a craft beer booth. Offered Guinness Blonde. Go figure. Angry Orchard, the fun without bloat always a good thing. Ha, ha. The bands are always good: Hotcakes and Suede (Austin) are the headliners. Good stuff. Good cover bands. Go there next year if you didn't this year.

How is it that Alamo Heights Night is no longer in Alamo Heights? What gives?…read more It's a great night to go wine, dine, and '09! It's held now out at the University of the Incarnate Word, which is just outside of AH. Alamo Heights Night is really sort of the kickoff for Fiesta, and is usually the first event. Parking is an absolute nightmare to get to this event, so I recommend parking over at Alamo Heights United Methodist - the Methodome over on Basse by the Quarry. They have a bus that will take you down there. There's always a good number of restaurants participating, so come hungry!

This is one of the events that are so indicative of San Antonio. Once a year national, regional,…read moreand local artists in music, dance, art and performance art display and perform their art for the community. It's vibrant, diverse, and varied just like it's host city.

There just wasn't a lot to do at this year's Luminaria. I have been a couple of times in the past…read moreand had a great time. There just wasn't a lot to experience this year. Totally not impressed. There was one spot for beer, and they weren't very adventurous on the food items. They had chicken or beef kebabs for $10, some gorditas, and hot pretzels, but not a whole lot more. We got there early and went into one of the venues to watch an awesome local band called Slowpoke who had two guest violinists, and a cellist. They were really great, and it was the highlight of the evening. When we emerged however, Hemisfair Park was PACKED to the hilt with people. The food and drink booths took credit cards, so that was a huge plus. I'm going to take a pass on Luminaria or the next few years in hopes that they improve.

So much great food at the San Antonio Brunch Festival held in downtown San Antonio this weekend…read more It wasn't just local restaurants, but some top-notch caterers bringing their best brunch bites. They give you one ticket when you check in. It's your jobs to put it in the box for the favorite food you had. It was a hard choice. There was a lot of creativity. Look at that biscuit sandwich with the egg on top. So good. The empanadas from Mxicanna Café were my favorite for a while. The crust was perfect and the filling meaty and slightly spicy. Southern Grit to Go provided a great mini meal with a pancake with egg and candied bacon, bread pudding, and shrimp atop grits. Hots Catering made something I had never seen. Thanksgiving in a collard green wrap with mac and cheese on the side. So good. But my ticket went to what I though=t was the best from Qulture. A lamb chop and a jumbo shrimp with grits and a dipping sauce. Both the lamb and shrimp were perfectly season and not overcooked. The line was so long I almost skipped this one. Plenty of parking nearby. I opted to park under the freeway to keep the truck shaded on a super-hot late September day. Only one recommendation. Please move the event to October or to an indoor venue. It was way too hot for both the contestants and the attendees.

**This is a Festival**…read more I attended the 2nd annual Brunchfest. I purchased my tickets about 3-4 months in advance which landed me at about $65 for a ticket for VIP. At the time I purchased my tickets, there wasn't really much on the website. Things were still getting finalized. Leading up to the event, I noticed that information was being shared on Instagram more so than the actual website. The website was not being updated, but the IG page was. Ticket prices increased to $75-$80 for VIP. Literally the night before the event, information was being sent out and instructions were being changed. It felt like a lot of disorganization leading up to the event. VIP were sent an email to arrive at 10:30 instead of 11 (when doors opened). Well, doors didn't open until about 11:10-11:15. First hour was supposed to be open bar, but then there were instructions about drink tickets that not everyone understood. There were 4 registers and only 2 bartenders. It was a bit of a mess at first. Very disorganized. Lot of angry people; especially where I was standing. The founder did his best to make things right by extending the open bar as people who were waiting in line at 10:30 didn't get in until 11:15-11:30. There were people cutting the line talking to bouncers like "Hey are you Rob? I was told to talk to Rob". And the founder was there basically telling everyone to have patience and get in line. Again, he did his best. What did go super well was the food. All the restaurants and caterers brought such delicious food and were well prepared. I really loved the food and vendor aspect. When people think brunch they want to drink. So the biggest issue was the bar and lack of staff. It felt like there were too many VIP tickets sold. The food didn't run out when I was there and I was able to get seconds if I wanted too. My goal was to try all the food and thankfully I was successful. But the ticket price for the small bites didn't feel worth it. Since this is such a new event, I think it has so much room for potential! I think it will get better in the coming years. All the mistakes that were made this year will hopefully be fixed or improved upon for next year. Hopefully they get more organized. Regarding the ticket price: again, I paid $65 and even then I thought that was a bit too high. I wouldn't pay over $65 for a ticket; even if it's VIP. So if you plan on going buy your ticket early. I think tickets should be $30-$45 a person, but not much more than that.

This was my first time attending the annual jazz festival and I truly was blown away. The parking…read moreat a nearby store was convenient and only a short walk to the festival. When we arrived, there was a variety of different food trucks and vendors, definitely something for everyone! Unfortunately, we didn't plan ahead and bring a chair so we stood for a good chunk of it, but it was worth it all. The musicians were all so incredibly talented and honestly provided me with so much serotonin that I didn't know was be possible. The ambience was incredible and everyone seemed like they were having a good time. The only downside is having to wait a whole year before getting to attend something like this again, but truly can't recommend it enough!

This is a really cool venue for summertime jazz, but it does get packed early. The event runs for…read morefour *sweltering* Fridays each July and starts at 7:30pm sharp (jazz musicians are prompt, it's a fact - look it up if you don't believe me). Tips for your first visit: It takes place in the amphitheater right outside of the food court and movie theater. The audience is in the shade by 6:30pm but it's still HAWT - bring water folks! They usually have two or three performers, with the headliner going on at 9:00pm. No coolers allowed since they sell beer and wine at the event. People set up chairs 5 days before the event. If you have a small group of 5 or 6 peeps you can roll in around 630pm and get a decent spot. Not the best view, but still a good spot to chill out and listen to the tunes. VIP area available too - PM me for tips on sneaking into that - I only share it with select people LOL. ;-) Not sure if they have port-a-potties or not, but I recommend using the indoor facilities located in the food court, right behind Goomba's Pizza Food trucks and beer booths on the premises. If the lines are too long at those, mosey on inside to the food court and get something pretty quick (and enjoy the air conditioning). Look for the Balcones Heights Fire Department ladder truck - they give FREE rides in the bucket and you get to view the entire venue! Do it early, because they shut down before the concert is over. Final and MOST important tip: Stay out of the fountain - the po-po will shut your party down! :)

I have been to the Toyota Field for 3 different events: Coca-Cola Classic Christmas in Dec 2024,…read morethe Candlelight Drone Art Show in Jan 2026, and most recently the Harry Potter Drone Art Show yesterday in May 2026 :) ! For all 3 special events, me, my sister and a friend have had wonderful, fun and memorable experiences :D ! The parking is very well-organized :) ! The parking attendees are excellent in directing traffic, which is not easy at all! I personally think they do a much better job directing and streamlining traffic, compared to other venues like Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles and the Verizon Amphitheater in Irvine, CA! Even when the traffic and parking can get busy, at least I don't feel like it's an absolute madhouse or zoo, like at most other venues! Security check-in is pretty smooth :) ! Toyota Field is getting stricter though. If you want to bring in a bottle of water, the top where you typically twist open the cap has to be completely sealed and unbroken. This is still somewhat better than the Frost Bank Center, which doesn't even allow you to bring in any sealed water bottles at all. Toyota Field generally does not allow outside beverages or food. Their food for the most part seems to be reasonably priced. But they are the typical confessions items, like hot dogs, soda and beer. Although, if you didn't bring any sealed bottled water with you, they do have bottled water available for purchase, to keep yourselves well-hydrated! There are also refreshing fruit cups and shaved ice for purchase as well :) ! My sister, my friend and I usually eat before we get to Toyota Field. So we haven't really tried their food or drinks. For Coca-Cola Classic Christmas in Dec 2024, there were a lot of great vendors and booths, a lot of great photo opportunities, as well as a great skating rink and slides :) ! If I remember correctly, I think the skating rink and the slides cost extra, in addition to general admission, if you wanted to try either of those. My sister and I loved this :D ! And it just so happened that this was San Antonio's very first Classic Christmas event :D ! The Candlelight Drone Art Show earlier this year in Jan 2026 was really beautiful and mesmerizing :D ! And I have to admit that, out of all the Candlelight events by Fever, this was the first Candlelight Drone Art Show that my friend and I had ever attended :D ! It was just really chilly and cold because it was held around the time of the freeze! It would have probably been more optimal and ideal if this was held during the warmer months, such as later in the spring or fall season :) ! Because my friend and I chose VIP seats on the lawn, we received complimentary Fever cloth lawn spreads, bottled water and snacks :) ! The Harry Potter Drone Art Show yesterday was spectacular and brought back such wonderful and nostalgic memories of the beloved books and movies :) ! Just like a lot of the other events, this one was also very well-organized. My sister and I got lawn seats. We brought our own picnic blankets so we could spread these out to watch the show. The weather was perfect because it wasn't too hot or too cold. And amazingly, towards the end of the night, there was even a slight breeze :) ! We will definitely come back :D ! And in addition to these special events, we certainly would love to catch some awesome sports events here as well :D !

Enjoy coming to watch the San Antonio FC soccer games! Toyota stadium offers great seats for good…read moreprices. Food is a little expensive but that's with local venues. Entrance is a breeze and finding your seats is very easy! The view from wherever you seat is great and you almost feel like been in the stadium!

Came out for Game 1 of the playoffs to watch the San Antonio Spurs and overall, it was an awesome…read moreexperience. The atmosphere inside the stadium was electric fans were into it, music was on point, and you could really feel that playoff energy. One of the biggest wins for me was the front row parking super clutch and made the whole night smoother. Drinks were solid (a little pricey, but expected at a game), and the restrooms were surprisingly clean considering how packed it was. On a personal note, I even connected with someone there that could turn into a great business opportunity, so that made the night even more worth it. Only downside was the service. It felt slow and a bit unorganized at times, especially when trying to get attention or place orders. Overall, great vibes, great crowd, and a memorable nighteven walked out with a win on my bet. I'd definitely come back, just hoping the service improves next time.

Home of the San Antonio Spurs! Go Spurs Go! This venue does hold other events such as concerts,…read morecomedy shows, etc. The surrounding area is sketchy and industrial feels and is about 15 minutes away from downtown. Parking on-site varies and starts at $20 and up depending on the event. Traffic does get crazy but the police have it strategical planned well. Very organized! Staff is always friendly and helpful! Plenty of food options and the average stadium pricing. As far as viewing an event, there is a bad seat in the house for the view BUT as you go higher up, the stairs are pretty steep.