3+ week, 5+ day ago (423+ words) A new drinking spot located steps away from the throngs of River Walk and Alamo tourists is hush-hush in more ways than one. Namely, it's both a speakeasy and a library. The Library Cocktail Lounge made its debut last week as a self-described "hideaway hotspot" under the Maverick, a luxurious downtown apartment hotel at 606 N. Presa St. The lounge feels like it is hidden in plain sight, a little oasis surrounded by the hustle and bustle of one of San Antonio's busiest corridors. The Library's cozy, contemporary space is decorated not only with bookshelves but the portraits of great comedians including Robin Williams, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Joan Rivers and Steve Martin. As the portraits signify, the watering hole adjoins the Riot Comedy Club, another new feature under the Maverick that debuted last week. The Riot, which originated in Houston, has…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago (351+ words) From Latin-infused surf and electronica-tweaked shoegaze to a mashup of West African idioms with the folk tunes Appalachia, many of this week's best live music shows feature stylistic fusions. Let's take a look and what's getting mashed up and where. The group Los Shadows bills itself as "four vatos from National City," California, which doesn't exactly tell you a lot about the music. Here's what you need to know: it's catchy and fun. Think of surf embellished with Latin percussion, laid-back vocals and a few psychedelic freakouts. $18, 8 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary's St., papertigersatx.com. " Bill Baird Bleary Eyed, Cashier, elnuh, fawn Indie-rock outfit Bleary Eyed straddle a fine line between shoegaze and computer pop thanks to the heavy use of samples. Born in the DIY movements of DC and Philadelphia, Bleary Eyed's music seems both distant but familiar, as if…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago (627+ words) [A shopper talks with a vendor at Esperanza]A shopper talks with a vendor at Esperanza's Peace Market. " data-image-caption="A shopper talks with a vendor at Esperanza's Peace Market. " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Jaime-Monzon-01-.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Jaime-Monzon-01-.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> No matter what hobby your friend or relative has, there's a good chance you can find an appropriate gift when you shop local. The post How to keep your dollars in San Antonio this season no matter who you're shopping for appeared first on San Antonio Current. [A shopper talks with a vendor at Esperanza]A shopper talks with a vendor at Esperanza's Peace Market. " data-image-caption="A shopper talks with a vendor at Esperanza's Peace Market. [Jaime Monzon 01]A shopper talks with a vendor at Esperanza's Peace Market. While the Current's profiles on local retailers and our list of gift ideas for local foodies offer plenty of…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago (112+ words) By Stephanie Koithan on Tue, Dec 17, 2024 at 11:53 am King William Association survey asks public if Krampus Parade should be held there next year San Antonio wine and oyster bar Go Fish abruptly closes Kendrick Lamar feud escalates as Drake takes legal action in San Antonio court Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Die Spitz, Mariachi Sol de Mexico, Blind Boys of Alabama BEAT bassist Tony Levin talks about revisiting the "80s work of prog giants King Crimson Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Dawes, Cherubs, Tear Dungeon Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Christopher Cross, Black Flag, Shemekia Copeland By San Antonio Current Staff...

2+ mon, 12+ hour ago (182+ words) Sanford Nowlin is editor-in-chief of the San Antonio Current. He holds degrees from Trinity University and the University of Texas at San Antonio, and his work has been featured in Salon, Alternet, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, Orlando Weekly, NewsBreak, 420 Magazine and Mexico Travel Today. Grammy-winning singer and rapper Doja Cat will paint San Antonio red on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, with a stop at Frost Bank Center as part of her Tour Ma Vie World Tour, officials with concert promoter Live Nation said Monday. The Alamo City date will support'Doja Cat's fifth studio album,'Vie, which dropped last week on Kemosabe Records and RCA Records. The "Kiss Me More," "Woman" and "Paint The Town Red" singer recently surpassed Nicki Minaj as the female rapper with the most songs exceeding a billion streams on Spotify. The tour also will include a variety of…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (329+ words) [Margo Price is coming to John T. Floore]Margo Price is coming to John T. Floore's Country Store. " data-image-caption="Margo Price is coming to John T. Floore's Country Store. " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/MargoPrice.jpg?fit=300%2C199&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/MargoPrice.jpg?fit=780%2C517&ssl=1" /> The band grandson, self-described as the 'soundtrack to your revolution,' will perform at Paper Tiger. The post Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Andy Bell, Margo Price, Dutch Interior appeared first on San Antonio Current. [Margo Price is coming to John T. Floore]Margo Price is coming to John T. Floore's Country Store. " data-image-caption="Margo Price is coming to John T. Floore's Country Store. [MargoPrice]Margo Price is coming to John T. Floore's Country Store. While we're guessing lots of SA music fans will be at St. Mary's stalwart Lonesome Rose's four-day celebration of its seventh anniversary, it's certainly not the only thing happening this week. Let's take a peek at the options....

1+ mon, 4+ week ago (68+ words) This week have the privilege of seeing artists who have taken existing musical traditions in new and exciting directions "from Marty Stuart's vibrant twist on trad country to LA LOM's exotic and rock-informed take on tropical music. Read on to find out more. Boxcar Satan, Sound Cult, Virtual Limbs, S'r Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives LA LOM, The Point Cage The Elephant, hey, nothing...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (98+ words) The supermarkets and malls are already unleashing holiday earworms upon us, and one sure way to banish them from the subconscious is to enjoy the real-deal experience of checking out live music. Explore one or more of these live shows picked out by our critics and you'll be glad you kept "All I Want for Christmas Is You" at bay "if only for a little while. Royal Jesters Celebration with Eddie and the Valiants The Band of Heathens The Grasshopper Lies Heavy, Bat Lips, Virtual Limbs, Porridge Fist Neko Case, John Grant Two Tons of Steel...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (257+ words) The City of San Antonio wants to empower residents to recycle a common household item that can pose a threat to human health or the environment'when no longer useful. This Saturday, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., the Solid Waste Management Department and the Fire Department are holding a family friendly recycling drive called Battery Fest. The event will take place at the Southeast Service Center, 1318 SE Loop 410 Access Road and allow residents to safely dispose of old batteries. The event coincides with Fire Prevention Week, which runs Oct. 5-11, and allows both departments to educate the community on fire safety and proper disposal of harmful materials. Batteries are classified as hazardous materials due to the chemicals they contain, including sulfuric acid, mercury and lithium. Old batteries may leak these toxins or cause fires when not properly stored or recycled. All attendees will receive one event…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago (317+ words) San Antonio cinephiles have a new place to haunt the aisles, and the best part? It's free. The newly established Free Blockbuster 210 is "part of the worldwide movement inspired by FreeBlockbuster.org," according to a report by spooky San Antonio tabloid Occulto! The free video rental concept is located at Weekend World, 435 McCarty Road, a warehouse-like event space near San Antonio International Airport. "The concept is simple: Take a Movie, Leave a Movie!" Free Blockbuster 210 founder Kevin Clary told Occulto. "Anyone in the community can stop by, borrow a DVD or VHS, and return it when they're done. Or donate a movie of their own for someone else to enjoy." The concept is intended to work much like the Little Free Libraries that have swept the nation, posting up outside of individual homes and businesses alike, according to the report....