June
Texas Folklife Festival
June 8-10, 2012
The Texas Folklife Festival was modeled after the Smithsonian’s Folklife
Festival, which was held in Washington, D.C. in 1968. On behalf of the
Institute of Texan Cultures (which was built as part of the Texan
Pavilion for the 1968 World’s Fair), O.T. Baker attended the first
Smithsonian Folklife Festival and returned home with big plans—to
replicate the event in San Antonio. And the wheels were set in motion. For more info >>
Live Centro - The Vistana
June 12, 2012 5:30pm-7:30pm
Curious about the urban lifestyle?
Thinking about downsizing? Looking to move closer to work? Think Centro!
Downtown Tuesday is a great opportunity to explore the center city. You
can park for FREE*, eat at some of the best restaurants, shop til you
drop and NOW you can also tour one of the great urban residential spaces
that many are calling home.Alamo Plaza Better Block Project - Volunteer Orientation
June 13, 2012 6:00pm-7:30pm
Join Team Better Block for a walkthrough of the project site and a volunteer orientation.
Silver Oak Wine Tower Tour & Dinner
June 15, 2012 7pm-10pm
Sixty-Day, 12,000-Mile Tour Begins June 5th & Will
Reach 60 Cities - including San Antonio. 2012 marks the 40th anniversary of
Silver Oak, one of Napa's most iconic wineries. To celebrate, members of the
Silver Oak family will embark on the Silver Oak Tower Tour - a cross country
journey to meet customers in person, stopping in sixty cities across the
country to host celebratory wine tastings and showcase four decades of the
Silver Oak tradition. The Tower Tour will be at the Historic Sunset Station in
San Antonio on Friday, June 15th, and Ruth's Chris Steak House will be
celebrating with a Silver Oak Wine Dinner in the Downtown Wine Cellar that
evening at 7 PM. Join us in the Wine Cellar for a very special evening! Savor
fine cuisine prepared by Chef Chris Brooks and paired with the award winning
wine of Silver Oak Cellars. There will be limited seating and reservations are
required; the price is $150 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made
online (www.ruthschrisSA.com) or contact
210.227.8847. The incredible menu will feature special dishes prepared
exclusively for this event.
San Antonio Film Festival
June 18-24, 2012
The San Antonio Film Festival showcases film from around the world
while nurturing, fostering, and developing filmmakers of all ages. For more info >>
Fourth Annual RiverTini Pour-Off
June 19, 2012 5:30pm-7:30pm
The RiverTini Pour-Off is an annual
competition featuring some of the city’s top bars and restaurants mixing specialty
martinis that reflect the fresh and lively spirit of the San Antonio River.
Sponsored by the Hyatt Regency San Antonio and Republic National Distributing
Company, all proceeds from the event benefit the San Antonio River Foundation.
The event raises funds for the San Antonio River Foundation and celebrates the
on-going efforts to bring recreation, public art and educational opportunities
along the San
Antonio River
expansions, the Mission Reach and the Museum Reach. For more info and tickets, visit www.rivertini.com.
Mural unveiling at Casa Navarro
June 23, 2012 10am-12pm
A mural by Jesse Trevino and Elizabeth Rodriguez at the Casa Navarro State Historic Site
will be unveiled to the public on Saturday. It depicts life in that
very area more than 100 years ago. According to the site’s caretakers,
old census records show San Antonio was divided into barrios and the one
where Casa Navarro is located was known as Laredito. The reception is 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at Casa Navarro, 228 S. Laredo St. Call (210) 226-4801 for more information.
Second Annual Firefighter Q Off
June 24, 2012 2pm-5:30pm
Back by popular demand, local firefighters will participate in the
ultimate barbeque throwdown in hopes of claiming the title for best barbeque
recipe. The Second Annual Firefighter Q Off is scheduled for Sunday, June 24th
from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Q on the Riverwalk, located inside the Hyatt
Regency Hotel.
July 4th Arts & Crafts Show
June 29-July 2, 2012
Enjoy a stroll along the picturesque River Walk, stop to talk to our
vendors who are anxious to share information about their craft, and take
home an item that will enhance your home, wardrobe or garden. For more info >>