There’s some magic in Mexico City. You can almost sense the ghosts of Aztec warriors mingled with the faint aroma of tripas tacos and mezcal in the air. It breathes life into anyone lucky enough to visit. It had been five years since my last trip, and my heart ached with a desire to return…
Nightlife
Drinking and Dining in the Storied St. Anthony Hotel
Even without the excuse of an event or a staycation, a visit to the new-and-improved St. Anthony Hotel Is a must. (It should be noted that Travis Park, the hotel’s front yard, has also been spiffied up.) Okay, there’s a tad too much mausoleum marble for my taste — so cool, so slick — and…
Gentle Deceptions in Holiday Sparklers
Once you’ve spent your way through your holiday gift list (including, why not, a couple of things for yourself because you’re the only one who knows what you really want), there can be little left for other seasonal obligations — the bubblies you really should take to the festive events that fill your dance card,…
The Saint Showbar to close
After 23 years of drag shows, dance parties and happy hours, the Saint Showbar on Lexington Avenue announced it will be closing for good on Saturday, October 3. Since it first opened its doors in 1992, The Saint has been a popular watering hole and mainstay on the Main Avenue Strip. First located on the…
Mar Y Machas: Ladies Only Queer Pool Party
Have some fun in the sun with fellow queer females and support the LGBTQA community! On July 5, brand-new event production company Joteria Productions is holding its premier event, Mar Y Machas!. Mar Y Machas! is a 21 & up all female queer pool party to be held at Laguna Del Rio Swim Club from 4:00…
HRC for Her at the Phantom Room
9pm 2106 St. Marys Ave Thursday, July 2, 2015 San Antonio’s female LGBT community can now support their HRC chapter while enjoying lesbian and queer centered nights at the Phantom Room. The San Antonio Human Rights Campaign chapter is presenting the first in a series of HRC women’s events, HRC for Her, this Thursday. According to…
Phantom Room offers new spot for ladies to come out
“We’re letting people know that SA is queer-friendly.” Lady-loving ladies and queer folk have a new bar option Thursday nights. Phantom Room opened this April, and is open every night of the week except Monday. Thursdays, however, are reserved for the aptly named Cock Block: a dedicated lesbian and queer night (though all are welcome.) Cock…
Burgers and Jazz with Ken Slavin at Sam’s Burger Joint
Jazz vocalist Ken Slavin will be putting on a special performance Wednesday, June 17 at Sam’s Burger Joint Music Hall. The San Antonio based artist is excited to make his first headline appearance at the music hall. “It will be a family friendly night and will mark the halfway point of my 25th anniversary in…