All the Grease fans we saw at San Antonio's Summer Lovin' Celebration

 In honor of the 45th anniversary of Grease, fans of the 1978 musical film showed up at Wonderland of the Americas Mall for…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the Grease fans we saw at San Antonio's Summer Lovin' Celebration
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22 water parks in driving distance of San Antonio that are perfect for summer fun

Summer's the time to get wet, but that doesn't mean you have to leg it all the way to the coast. Not…

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Hurricane Harbor at Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10, (210) 697-5050, sixflags.com/fiestatexas
For double the fun, you’ll thank yourself for hitting up Fiesta Texas. Have your fun on the regular coasters at night when it’s slightly cooler, but first beat the heat at the newly rebranded Hurricane Harbor. There’s a variety of water rides and attractions, which capture all different vibes, from competitive to tranquil, under the sun. Of course, you can’t forget about the Texas-shaped wave pool, nicknamed the Lone Star Lagoon, or the classic, funnel-shaped Tornado thrill ride.
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All the best cosplay and cars from San Antonio's Superhero Comic Con

The SuperHero Comic Con & Car Show returned to San Antonio this weekend with an impressive list of celebrities, including big names…

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All the best cosplay and cars from San Antonio's Superhero Comic Con
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All the beautiful people we saw at the 2023 Pride Bigger Than Texas Parade

San Antonio's 2023 Pride Bigger Than Texas Parade took place Saturday night, bringing together LGBTQ+ community members and allies for an amazing…

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All the beautiful people we saw at the 2023 Pride Bigger Than Texas Parade
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These 28 celebrities went to high school in San Antonio

Ever wonder whether you share an alma mater with any famous people? Believe it or not, a bunch of celebs spent their…

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Shea Serrano, Southwest High School
New York Times best-selling author, journalist and former teacher Shea Serrano proudly reps San Antonio – more specifically the South Side. Widely known for his addictive Twitter personality, Serrano graduated from Southwest HS. In 2021, he completed his bestselling book trilogy (And Other Things) with Hip Hop (And Other Things), and his TV series Primo, which is based on his upbringing in SA, debuted on Amazon Freevee in May 2023.
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23 beautiful Texas beaches in driving distance of San Antonio

Some of us plan vacations way ahead of time, and some of us ... don't. If you're one of the latter —…

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Mustang Island State Park
South of Port Aransas, tpwd.texas.gov
Spend a day at the beach building sandcastles in the sun, or make it a weekend getaway by staying at one of the park’s nearly 100 campsites or enjoying one of the park’s paddling trails. The park fills up quickly, so reservations are recommended for both camping and day use.
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Everything we saw during San Antonio's Second Annual Pride River Parade & Celebration

Saturday's Second Annual Bud Light Pride River Parade & Celebration helped kick off Pride Month in a big way. First, live music…

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Everything we saw during San Antonio's Second Annual Pride River Parade & Celebration
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25 bucket list activities to do in San Antonio before summer ends

Summer's here. Time to unwind. However, with temperatures rising and the kids out of school, it can be hard to brainstorm fun…

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Kayak the San Antonio River
Various Locations, mat-tx.com
Looking for some water-centric entertainment? Mission Kayak provides guided and unguided kayak rentals, and now you can paddle down scenic stretches of the river — whether through the River Walk, the historic King William District, or even Museum Reach north of downtown.
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26 beautiful Texas swimming holes, pools and lakes in driving distance of San Antonio

There's nothing better on a scorching Texas summer day than a refreshing swim. If the neighborhood pool isn't doing it for you,…

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Comal River
164 Landa Park Drive, New Braunfels, (830) 387-4408, playinnewbraunfels.com
What better way to spend the day than a relaxing float down the Comal River with your best friends and some tunes? After it emerges from the ground at Comal Springs, the Comal River becomes the shortest navigable river in Texas before feeding into the Guadalupe.
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Everything we saw at San Antonio's chalk art memorial for the Uvalde shooting victims

Artists and activists convened Wednesday in downtown San Antonio to create a breathtaking chalk art memorial to the victims of the 2022…

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Everything we saw at San Antonio's chalk art memorial for the Uvalde shooting victims
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25 hidden gem parks in San Antonio everyone should visit

When it comes to parks, San Antonio has more to offer than San Pedro Springs, Brackenridge and Phil Hardberger. Indeed, the city…

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Olmos Basin Park
651 Devine Road, (210) 207-7275, sanantonio.gov
Often overshadowed by the nearby Brackenridge Park, Olmos Basin Park is a beautiful place to relax and play outdoors. The park has various picnic areas and fields for sports including baseball, soccer, football and rugby, and also connects to the scenic Olmos Basin Greenway, which runs from Devine Road to Jones-Maltsberger Road. There's even a LARP group that meets at the park.
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The oldest things in San Antonio

San Antonio was established in 1718, and 13 years later, it became the first chartered civil settlement in present-day Texas. A lot…

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Oldest Downtown Tourist Attraction: The Alamo
300 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio has no shortage of downtown attractions that lure tourists, but the Alamo’s 1718 vintage makes it the oldest. A small band of Texian soldiers held out in the mission before they were wiped out by the Mexican army in one of the defining fights in Texas’ struggle for independence.
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All the beautiful San Antonio people we saw at the opening night of NIOSA 2023

Despite overcast skies, revelers packed into La Villita to celebrate our city's diverse history with favorite local foods — and plenty of…

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All the beautiful San Antonio people we saw at the opening night of NIOSA 2023
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Scintillating scenes from San Antonio's Cornyation 2023

There was no hotter ticket in town Tuesday than for the first night of Cornyation 2023. Fiesta's "self-proclaimed “raunchiest, cheapest event with…

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Scintillating scenes from San Antonio's Cornyation 2023
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Wild moments from San Antonio's 2023 WEBB Party at The Espee Pavillion

Official Fiesta event the WEBB Party took place Friday at The Espee Pavillion, raising money for the San Antonio AIDS Foundation. Here's…

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Wild moments from San Antonio's 2023 WEBB Party at The Espee Pavillion
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These vintage photos show what it was like at HemisFair '68 in San Antonio

This week marked 55 years since HemisFair '68 opened in San Antonio. While the World's Fair left enduring landmarks in SA —…

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Marching Band, Skyride, and Mini-Monorail
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These vintage HemisFair postcards show the magic of the 1968 World's Fair in San Antonio

April 6 marks the 55th anniversary of HemisFair '68, the World's Fair many credit with transforming sleepy San Antonio into a high-visibility,…

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Fair scene
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These celebrities have surprising connections to San Antonio

You may know which famous people were born in San Antonio or went to high school here, but those aren't the only ways…

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Pedro Pascal
Beloved sci fi TV dad Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us, The Mandalorian) moved to San Antonio when he was a young child and lived here until he was 11. In interviews he has said he remembers liking the city’s multicultural feel and remembered it as being “all about going to movies, rock concerts and Spurs games.”
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20 San Antonio 'tourist traps' every new resident should visit at least once

Just moved to San Antonio? There's no time like the present to start getting to know the city. Rather than getting overwhelmed…

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The Pearl
303 Pearl Parkway, atpearl.com
Pearl has cemented itself as San Antonio’s premiere shopping and dining destination. Whether it’s a staycation at the posh Hotel Emma, a casual lunch at the Bottling Department or a weekend visit to the bustling Farmers Market, there are plenty of ways to enjoy this downtown district.
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Everything we saw at San Antonio's St. Patrick's Day River Walk Parade

San Antonio's annual St. Patrick's Day River Walk Parade took place Saturday. Revelers flocked to the San Antonio River to celebrate and watch…

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Everything we saw at San Antonio's St. Patrick's Day River Parade
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Here's a sneak peek at the Briscoe Western Art Museum's 2023 Night of Artists

The Briscoe Western Art Museum's Night of Artists returns this month with an exhibition showcasing nearly 300 new artworks by 80 of…

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Kim Wiggins, Twilight Along the Pinta, Oil on panel, 9 x 12 in.
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Where to find San Antonio's coolest murals and outdoor public art

You don't have to go to a museum to get your fill of art in San Antonio. The city is rich in…

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Canopy
Fulton Railroad Underpass, 729 Fulton Ave.
Artist: Joey Fauerso
Playfully rendered in a palette of cool blues and greens, San Antonio artist and educator Joey Fauerso’s Canopy mural brings a sense of serenity to a railroad underpass in Alta Vista.
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25 small towns within driving distance of San Antonio that are worth a weekend road trip

Certain times of year, wanderlust rises up and takes hold, but it's not always possible to plan a cross-country road trip. If…

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Shiner
About a 1.5 hour drive east of San Antonio
Head on out to Shiner and hit up the K. Spoetzl Brewery, the home of Shiner Bock beer. The brewery itself is more than 100 years old, making it the oldest independent brewery in the Lone Star State. Tours of the historic brewery are offered daily and are $25. And, of course, every tour concludes with a free Shiner.
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The 25 weirdest attractions in San Antonio that are worth visiting

San Antonio has plenty of tourist attractions, from historic landmarks to museums — but the city has some surprisingly weird sights to…

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Giant Stag Made of Junk
4203 Loring Park, Converse
Built from various rusted metal parts — fenders and typewriters included — this Florentino Narcis creation stands 40 feet tall in the midst of a neighborhood in Converse.
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All the people we saw having fun at San Antonio's Mardi Gras River Parade

San Antonians headed downtown this weekend to get their party on at the Bud Light Mardi Gras Festival and River Parade. Here's everyone…

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All the people we saw having fun at San Antonio's Mardi Gras River Parade
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Everything we saw as the WWE Royal Rumble 2023 slammed into San Antonio's Alamodome

More than 51,000 fans crowded the Alamodome on Saturday to witness the WWE Royal Rumble 2023. Roman Reigns defeated Kevin Owens to keep…

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20 useless facts about San Antonio you can use to impress out-of-towners

When playing tour guide for visiting friends and family, there's plenty of culture and history in San Antonio to draw from. But…

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Before his days in the White House, former president Theodore Roosevelt recruited his famous Rough Riders over at the Menger Hotel. 
There’s even some memorabilia on display at the hotel today. The hotel, built in 1859, itself is the oldest continuously operating hotel west of the Mississippi River.
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Everyone we saw having fun at San Antonio's SpongeBob-themed Bikini Bottom Rave

On Friday, the traveling Bikini Bottom Rave came to San Antonio, allowing revelers to bring back their childhood memories of absorbent, yellow…

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Everyone we saw having fun at San Antonio's SpongeBob-themed Bikini Bottom Rave
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20 fun things to do in San Antonio that don’t involve alcohol

Who says you need booze to have fun? Whether you're sober, temporarily abstaining or just don't feel like imbibing on a given…

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Go to a farmers market
Whether you want to pick up fancy ingredients to make a meal at home later, or just gorge on fresh food and drinks being sold by vendors, there's plenty to enjoy at farmers markets all over town. If you're down to battle the crowds, Pearl's weekend market is as popular as it is for good reason.
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Everything we saw as the San Antonio Spurs packed 68,000 people into the Alamodome

The San Antonio Spurs broke an attendance record Friday when they played the Golden State Warriors at the Alamodome for the franchise's…

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Everything we saw as the San Antonio Spurs packed 68,000 people into the Alamodome
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