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Tess Abney

Tess Abney is a freelance writer who was born and raised in the Quad Cities. She spends most of her time attempting to successfully raise three boys. In her free time, writing is her passion. Whether it is sharing local events and businesses with readers or sharing her thoughts on life, she finds comfort in the way words can bring people together.

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10 Fun Things To Do Week of June 21st: Renaissance Fest, Outdoor Movies, Music and MORE!

OnSanAntonio.com proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in San Antonio this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head star…

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OnSanAntonio.com proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in San Antonio this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out FUN10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. Due to the cancellation of so many regularly scheduled events in San Antonio – with more coming in every hour – we’re focusing th…

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BBQ, Beer and Cocktails!

BBQ, Beer & Cocktails back again by popular demand! Head to Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling (4834 Whirlwind Drive Suite 102 San Antonio) this Saturday Jun 20 from 12 – 7 p.m. for some B…

BBQ, Beer & Cock…

BBQ, Beer & Cocktails back again by popular demand! Head to Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling (4834 Whirlwind Drive Suite 102 San Antonio) this Saturday Jun 20 from 12 – 7 p.m. for some BBQ, Beer and Cocktails! Limited indoor seating (50%), Beer Garden open (outdoor), and To-Go Service available. #SoTexBBQ will be joining with their mesquite smoked brisket, unique Smoked Pork Tamales and amazing Borracho Brisket Beans. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/745075346236833/.   For more fun things to do in San Antonio this week, …

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The Psychoholics & Black Molly at Fitzgerald’s Bar

Ready to venture out and enjoy some live music this weekend? Well then, you’re in luck. Experience The Psychoholics and Black Molly at Fitzgerald’s Bar & Live Music Venue (437 McCarty Suite…

Ready to venture out…

Ready to venture out and enjoy some live music this weekend? Well then, you’re in luck. Experience The Psychoholics and Black Molly at Fitzgerald’s Bar & Live Music Venue (437 McCarty Suite 101 San Antonio) this Saturday Jun 20 from 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. This 21 and up event has a $10 cover. Don’t miss these two awesome San Antonio bands this weekend! For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/580120822908171/.   For more fun things to do in San Antonio this week, check out the latest issue of Fun10SanAntonio. 

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Chicago at Woodlawn Theatre

See Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, and Renee Zelwegger in the six-time Academy Award-winning film Chicago on the Woodlawn Theatre mainstage this Friday June 19 at 7 p.m. All tickets are $10 each.…

See Catherine Zeta-J…

See Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, and Renee Zelwegger in the six-time Academy Award-winning film Chicago on the Woodlawn Theatre mainstage this Friday June 19 at 7 p.m. All tickets are $10 each. RATED: PG-13. The historic Woodlawn Theatre is marking 75 years of entertaining the San Antonio community this year. In celebration, we’re turning back the clock and revisiting our days as a grand movie theatre this summer. For five Fridays, Woodlawn Theatre will show popular musical films on our indoor big screen with proceeds to benefit Woodlawn Theatre and Woodlawn Theatre Academy. …

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The Awakening Heads to The Rock Box

Do you need some live music in your life? Then head to The Rock Box (1223 E Houston St. San Antonio) this Friday Jun 19 for an awesome lineup of entertainment. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission for mi…

Do you need some liv…

Do you need some live music in your life? Then head to The Rock Box (1223 E Houston St. San Antonio) this Friday Jun 19 for an awesome lineup of entertainment. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission for minors is $15 and 21 and over is just $10.   Check Out: THE AWAKENING Deadset Sugoi Anders Freezagang ENT- Tazz X BigboyJess X YoungboyUub X  Iss Apex  X Isaac Whoo Dee James PyroCo Jay Preach Cosmictoya X D. Jacobs Creep Bobby Mack Isaiahbrokn Wicked Twistt Ygb Chuky Emotional BRATS Forever - Boy Toys Elegy / Ill Jaeden / RTG Ivytheterrible…

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Los Callejeros de San Anto at The Aquaduck Beer Garden

Los Callejeros de San Anto returns to The Aquaduck Beer Garden (9214 Espada Rd. San Antonio) this Friday Jun 19 at 9 p.m. Abuela approved! Established in 2018, The Aquaduck is San Antonio’s new p…

Los Callejeros de Sa…

Los Callejeros de San Anto returns to The Aquaduck Beer Garden (9214 Espada Rd. San Antonio) this Friday Jun 19 at 9 p.m. Abuela approved! Established in 2018, The Aquaduck is San Antonio’s new premier beer garden offering a nice selection of beers, margaritas, wines, and specialty drinks.  Additionally, our grounds are set within the San Antonio Mission Trails and historical Aqueduct district.  Come enjoy yourself, your family & friends, and ice cold drinks with mother nature. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2742032925833400/.   …

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Membership & Season Pass Preview at Six Flags

Who's ready for thrills? Six Flags Fiesta Texas re-opens to the public beginning June 19! Members and Season Pass Holders have exclusive preview days of June 19-21. We've implemented new safety mea…

Who's ready for thri…

Who's ready for thrills? Six Flags Fiesta Texas re-opens to the public beginning June 19! Members and Season Pass Holders have exclusive preview days of June 19-21. We've implemented new safety measures and hygiene protocols, including new technology systems to protect our guests and employees. It's time to get reacquainted with the Thrill Capital of South Texas!   Pass Holder & Member Schedule June 19 | 4pm-9pm | Diamond/Diamond Elite Members Only June 20 | 10:30am-9pm | All Members & Season Pass Holders June 21 |10:30am-9pm | All Members & Season Pass Holde…

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Rob Sturgis Band Freedom Pro Jam

The Freedom Pro Jam continues this Thursday Jun 18 from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. at Las Chiladas (2387 NW Military Way San Antonio), which lets us show our patriotism as the nation emerges from our lockdown…

The Freedom Pro Jam …

The Freedom Pro Jam continues this Thursday Jun 18 from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. at Las Chiladas (2387 NW Military Way San Antonio), which lets us show our patriotism as the nation emerges from our lockdown quarantine. The Rob Sturgis Band is hosting and reasonable social distancing will be practiced - so you must bring your own guitar, drum sticks, microphone if you would like to participate, but in any event, come for a late lunch, dinner, or early supper. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/882393198950842/.   For more fun things to do in San An…

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Sustainable Landscapes

Join Eco Centro online for Sustainable Landscapes this Thursday Jun 18 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Register now for the link to this FREE online workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/106665180426 …

Join Eco Centro onli…

Join Eco Centro online for Sustainable Landscapes this Thursday Jun 18 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Register now for the link to this FREE online workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/106665180426 Design and implement landscapes that work. Learn valuable techniques to develop landscapes that are made to last and function sustainably with local ecosystems. A properly designed sustainable landscape should be beautiful and eco-friendly while saving resources and requiring minimal maintenance. Keep water on your property, reduce localized flooding, manage stormwater flows, design for conservati…

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Plant Based Junk Food in San Antonio

Vuture Food is coming from Los Angeles for a special vegan comfort food pop up, Plant Based Junk Food, on Monday Jun 15 from 2 – 7 p.m. at Roadmap Brewing Co. (723 N Alamo San Antonio). Staff wil…

Vuture Food is comin…

Vuture Food is coming from Los Angeles for a special vegan comfort food pop up, Plant Based Junk Food, on Monday Jun 15 from 2 – 7 p.m. at Roadmap Brewing Co. (723 N Alamo San Antonio). Staff will be wearing gloves and face masks, there will be social distancing, all menu items will be placed in to-go containers only. Roadmap will also be offering all their brews as a to-go option as well. All of Vuture Food’s items are Free of Nuts. They cook everything in soy oil. All of their loaded fries are made with GF ingredients however they are fried in the same fryer as our patties which co…

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10 Fun Things To Do Week of June 14th: BBQ, Junk Food, Live Music and MORE!

OnSanAntonio.com proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in San Antonio this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head star…

OnSanAntonio.com pro…

OnSanAntonio.com proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in San Antonio this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out FUN10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. Due to the cancellation of so many regularly scheduled events in San Antonio – with more coming in every hour – we’re focusing th…

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10 Fun Things To Do Week of June 7th: Dinosaurs, Dawgs, Dredgefest and MORE!

OnSanAntonio.com proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in San Antonio this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head star…

OnSanAntonio.com pro…

OnSanAntonio.com proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in San Antonio this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out FUN10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. Due to the cancellation of so many regularly scheduled events in San Antonio – with more coming in every hour – we’re focusing th…

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Walk on the River 2.0: The African Influence

Experience Walk on the River 2.0: The African Influence in San Antonio TX, Online Documentary Screening! Join us Sunday June 7, for an online screening of "Walk on the River 2.0: The African Influe…

Experience Walk on t…

Experience Walk on the River 2.0: The African Influence in San Antonio TX, Online Documentary Screening! Join us Sunday June 7, for an online screening of "Walk on the River 2.0: The African Influence in San Antonio, TX." As the first civil settlement in the state of Texas, there are a ton of historical sites and legendary tales that have helped to shape the culture of our community. In the original documentary film Walk on the River: A Black History of the Alamo City we shared the African American experience from the time of Emancipation (roughly 1865) to Integration and the end of Jim …

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Live Entertainment at Supremes

Looking for some live entertainment this Friday night? Head to Supremes Sports Bar (820 San Pedro Avenue San Antonio) this Friday Jun 5 from 7 – 11:30 p.m. for live music from A Farewell to Nothi…

Looking for some liv…

Looking for some live entertainment this Friday night? Head to Supremes Sports Bar (820 San Pedro Avenue San Antonio) this Friday Jun 5 from 7 – 11:30 p.m. for live music from A Farewell to Nothing, Subsidium and AO River. This event is for fans 21 & over. This is a limited capacity event due to coronavirus restrictions. Tickets are $6. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/689592078280474/.   For more fun things to do in San Antonio this week, check out the latest issue of Fun10SanAntonio. 

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Ruben V at Sam’s Burger Joint Music Hall

Join Sam’s Burger Joint Music Hall (330 E Grayson St. San Antonio) for an evening with Ruben V. Don’t miss out on this Limited Tickets and fully Seated Show with social distancing. Get your tic…

Join Sam’s Burger …

Join Sam’s Burger Joint Music Hall (330 E Grayson St. San Antonio) for an evening with Ruben V. Don’t miss out on this Limited Tickets and fully Seated Show with social distancing. Get your tickets today for Ruben V ! Doors at 7:00pm Show at 8:00pm Limited Tickets, Limited Outdoor Seating (Weather Dependent) Social Distancing, Safety Procedures, Cocktail Service, Fully Seated Show. NO REFUNDS all sales final. Ages 18 and up - All Minors Will Be Charged an Additional $5 At the Door. 17 & Under Admitted with Parent or Guardian Only. Buy Online to Guarantee Entry for Rub…

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The Doc Watkins Show

Doc Watkins hosts another show LIVE, FROM JAZZ, TX on Friday, June 5th at 8:00! Special musical guest for the night will be the great Kevin Eubanks "Official Page"! We'll also have San Antonio jour…

Doc Watkins hosts an…

Doc Watkins hosts another show LIVE, FROM JAZZ, TX on Friday, June 5th at 8:00! Special musical guest for the night will be the great Kevin Eubanks "Official Page"! We'll also have San Antonio journalist Roma Villavicencio - KENS 5 in the house!!!   SEND SPECIAL REQUESTS TO: HiDoc@jazztx.com Available on Facebook Live and YouTube.   For more fun things to do in San Antonio this week, check out the latest issue of Fun10SanAntonio. 

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Quarantine Date Night: History of Tex Mex Food

It's Quarantine Date Night! What makes a perfect at-home date night? Order your favorite Tex Mex food for delivery and tune in on Facebook Live to join a Park Ranger for dinner. Learn about the …

It's Quarantine Date…

It's Quarantine Date Night! What makes a perfect at-home date night? Order your favorite Tex Mex food for delivery and tune in on Facebook Live to join a Park Ranger for dinner. Learn about the history of Tex Mex food, beginning at the missions in San Antonio. Tune in on our Facebook page (San Antonio Missions National Historical Park) on Friday, June 5 at 6 pm.   For more fun things to do in San Antonio this week, check out the latest issue of Fun10SanAntonio. 

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New Orleans Night

NEW ORLEANS NIGHT IS BACK! And The Dirty River Dixie Band is bringing you music of the 20'-40's once again! New Orleans Night with The Dirty River Dixie Band is happening this Thursday Jun 4 at 9:3…

NEW ORLEANS NIGHT IS…

NEW ORLEANS NIGHT IS BACK! And The Dirty River Dixie Band is bringing you music of the 20'-40's once again! New Orleans Night with The Dirty River Dixie Band is happening this Thursday Jun 4 at 9:30 p.m. at LUNA (6740 San Pedro Avenue San Antonio). Cover is $5 and goes straight to the musicians. Ladies & gentlemen, live music will once again fill the club! We have spent our time off giving the club a bit of a facelift. We knew the obstacles that lay ahead & we took our time in drawing up a seating layout that would give everyone comfortable distance to enjoy a safe & enter…

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