Events

Save the date for Downtown Alliance's first Urban Renaissance Luncheon of 2011 as we get to hear author and Forbes magazine reporter Chris Steiner discuss his book:
"$20 Per Gallon: How the Inevitable Rise in the Price of Gasoline Will Change Our Lives for the Better" and how this will especially impact downtowns. A complimentary book will be included in the luncheon price!

Save the date of April 1, 2011 for Downtown's BEST Awards- Recognizing the people, organizations, and places that have made significant contributions to Downtown San Antonio, creating a better place to live, work, shop, play, and be entertained. The deadline to nominate was Friday March 4, 2011 by 5pm. Winners will be announced at the luncheon on April 1 at the Embassy Suites River Walk. The luncheon check-in will begin at 11:30am and the luncheon was last unitl approx. 1:30pm.
Tickets for the luncheon are available to purchase online!

Please join the Downtown Alliance San Antonio and the American Institute of Architects San Antonio for breakfast, conversation, and Q+A with the candidates running for District 1.

Our transportation future is coming into focus. SmartWaySA, VIA’s community-driven plan for a long-term transportation solution for Bexar County, will change our city and our way around it. Come see the proposed SmartWaySA plan at one of our open houses. Find the location and date that’s convenient for you and get a sneak peek of the visionary plan to use innovations like bus rapid transit, light rail and modern streetcars. Learn more>

It’s a case of puppy love at Bar Rojo in the Grand Hyatt San Antonio. Local pet lovers are invited to bring their furry friends to the hotel hot spot on Sunday, February 13, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., where nationally known, locally based comedian, Cleto Rodriguez will have guests howling in their seats and rolling over with laughter as he presents the San Antonio Humane Society’s ELIGIBLE SINGLES for the month of February. Guests will enjoy a fetching good time with complimentary sushi, happy hour drink prices, and cuddly company.

Come celebrate at the Red Soul Soiree, the San Antonio premiere of Texas artist Joshua Bienko’s paintings on the bottom of lust-worthy Christian Louboutin shoes, at Artpace. Experience a swank party featuring loads of fresh red flowers, a photobooth, Neiman Marcus trunk show of red-soled Christian Louboutin shoes, all-red menu of sushi, beef tenderloin, red velvet cupcakes and “haute chocolate” spiked with cayenne pepper, and “Louboutinis” and other specialty drink. RSVP to: rsvp-sanantonio@gotidbits.com

Valentine’s Day Concert & Baile featuring FLACO JIMENEZ & EVA YBARRA .  Music from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Free, but reserved table seating is available: $30 up to 4 persons.  Call (210) 225-9800.

Downtown is the heart of one of the country's most romantic cities, which makes it the perfect place to spend Valentine's Day! Here is an edited list from the Express-News Taste section highlighting our downtown gems and their special offers this Valentine's Day and weekend. View List

On May 23, 2011, please join us for a great afternoon out of the office with fellow downtowners at the beautiful and historic Brackenridge Golf Course.

Fiesta is early this year! For dates and events, visit http://www.fiesta-sa.org

Luminaria is San Antonio's annual celebration of art and artists. Held in March and overseen by San Antonio's creative leaders, it is free of charge and showcases all art forms in an outdoor setting and inside various venues downtown.

Luminaria spotlights San Antonio's cultural assets for local citizens and visitors alike and is made possible through the generosity of artists, arts organizations, volunteers, and public and private donations.

In 2010, an estimated 200,000 people attended Luminaria.

Become a fan of Luminaria on Facebook or follow us on Twitter or contact us at (210) 271-2842 or by e-mail at info@luminariasa.org for more information.