Bubby’s Jewish Soul Food recently reopened and, in celebration of the holiday season, is hosting a Hanukkah community party, on December 18. You can sample sweet and savory foods like latkes and sufganiyot. Feel free to bring your own menorah—and beverage of choice. There will be a community candle lighting. Other activities include Bubby’s 1st annual dreidel tournament, not to mention an ugly Hannukahh sweater contest. The fun and festivities will start at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are available at Bubbysjsf.com and in-store.

Byline: City of San Antonio This opening reception officially unveils an outdoor photography exhibit showcasing San Antonio’s 40-year Sister City relationship with Gwangju, South Korea and that city’s designation as a UNESCO Memory of the World city. This celebration of Korean culture will include food, music, dance, family activities, and a special screening of the Korean film, “A Taxi Driver.”

Ukrainian Society of San Antonio is inviting everyone for a delicious lunch buffet to celebrate this beautiful holiday known as Vyshyvanka Day (Ukrainian Embroidery Shirt). They will have an open Fair Ukrainian style Bazaar full of traditional Ukrainians items and custom made designers jewelry for sale! They will be performing Ukrainian traditional Motanka Doll (good luck charm) Master Class for everyone who wants to learn how to make it and to take your motanka doll back home with you! They  are providing all the materials for this class.

Treat mom to the sweetest Mother’s Day weekend event at the Paseo de Chocolate at La Villita, hosted by the La Villita Tenants Association! Stroll through the historic arts village and collect a variety of decadent chocolate desserts – from candies and cookies to cupcakes and drinks. Tickets are $15 and include entry into a grand prize drawing for great gifts from La Villita merchants. Find more information on the event by clicking here.

It’s a taste of San Antonio, with 50 different restaurants sampling their food and libations. This all-inclusive party includes live music on multiple stages. Sip, Savor and Support San Antonio Zoo. You can find more information by clicking here. Don’t forget to purchase your tickets!

We’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo at Market Square! Enjoy Market Square’s food booths, working artists, specialty vendors, folklorico dance performances, mariachi, and classic cars! Click here for more information   

Celebrate Earth Day 2022 with San Antonio Parks and Recreation! This fun-filled event will feature over 50 environmental organizations, hands on family activities, free tree adoptions, engaging dance and musical performances, and lots more! Connect with representatives from local organizations whose work focuses on conservation, take a free Fitness in the Park class, and enjoy a healthy treat from one of our food vendors.    Click here for more information. 

Join us for our next foodie cinema featuring Nacho Libre, a comedy-filled movie about a monk who follows his dreams to become the next great luchador. While you enjoy your film, we will serve the “Lord’s chips” with fresh ceviche, Mexican street corn, warm chorizo salad, chicken enchiladas in brick red mole, and strawberry tres leches. Wash everything down with a refreshing paloma. Don’t miss out on this tasty night! Ages 21+. Contact csauers@sabot.org with questions.

The joyous sounds of Musica return for 2022. We’ll have lively tunes from Money Chicha, Grupo Frackaso, The Los Sundowns, and Alyson Alonzo, a local vendor marketplace, food and drinks by Ocho, and so much more. We can’t wait to see you again. Saturday, April 23, doors open at 5 PM, and music is from 6 – 11 PM. Free to attend.  Free parking not available, please plan accordingly. More Information can be found here.

By Lorraine Pulido VIA and the San Antonio Food Bank are partnering to help make sure homebound residents don’t go hungry during these challenging times. On March 31, VIA operators began delivering meals and supplies prepared by Food Bank staff and volunteers to homes and distribution points throughout San Antonio. Deliveries will take place Monday through Friday. Since VIA joined the Food Bank’s mission to “fight hunger and feed hope,” operators have distributed more than 650 food packages to nearly 500 locations throughout the city.