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Happy weekend, San Antonio!
In today’s happening-today edition: A hotel with an underground bathhouse, Patti LaBelle, and gold and silver’s hot streak + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Evaluation criteria explained: U.S. News awarded Harmonycares Home Health of San Antonio a 4 out of 5 rating for quality and patient satisfaction, based on CMS data and national patient surveys — see how ratings are calculated.
Texas hospitality ambitions grow: Near the Pearl, the family behind Terry Black’s Barbecue is building a hotel with an underground bathhouse and spa, an $8.4 million project expected to finish by June 2028 — learn what’s planned across Texas.
How the list was made: Houzeo revealed in February the 2026 Best Neighborhoods to Live in San Antonio. The Dominion ranks first, with Monte Vista, Tobin Hill, and Mahncke Park recognized for affordability and livability — see the rankings and methodology.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
A luminous neighborhood icon: La Veladora of Our Lady of Guadalupe glows like a towering votive over the West Side, part art and part community heartbeat. Up close, it offers a quiet reset; this everyday marvel captures San Antonio’s soul, making the familiar feel newly lit.
Squish-worthy skeins await: If your hooks and needles need a pep talk, Yarnivore brings armfuls of indie-dyed color, friendly humans, and classes that revive stalled projects. Expect fresh ideas, tidier tension, and maybe a WIP you’ll actually finish, all with zero judgment and plenty of fiber-fueled fun.
Beer detour worth taking: Roadmap Brewing Co.pours a rotating lineup of crisp lagers, juicy IPAs, and small-batch experiments in a relaxed space built for catch-ups, dog-watching, and dart-fueled bragging rights. The taplist keeps conversations lively, and the scoreboard handles the trash talk.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🎣 Family, Friends & Fishing Clinic @ Acequia Park | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Learn to fish on the San Antonio River with free lessons, gear provided, and no license needed at Acequia Park. Bring the kids, your hat, and your best tall tales, then let the pros teach knots while you supervise from the shade, coffee optional.
📚 Books Reborn @ Bluebonnet Books & Homegrown Goods Inc | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Clear some shelf space and maybe a bathroom drawer, this soft-opening used bookstore has pre-loved reads, reader-inspired swag, and homemade soaps, lotions, deodorants, scrubs, and herbs. Think treasure hunt meets self-care aisle, minus the guilt, plus that glorious old-book smell. Come browse, linger, repeat.
🌮 Big Red and Barbacoa @ Caliente Harley-Davidson | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Whether you’re Team Big Red, barbacoa, or both, Caliente Harley-Davidson is serving the classic San Antonio combo with live tunes from Mark Webber. Kick tires, talk chrome, and toss your name in the raffle for a free Dean Guitar. Supplies go fast.
🔮 SA Mystic Market – Holistic Fair @ Freeman Coliseum San Antonio,Tx | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Take a breather from H-E-B lines and wander this free Mystic Market, a laid-back mix of crystals, Reiki, astrology, and local makers. Get your aura tuned, your shoulders kneaded, and your gift list handled, all with free parking, zero pressure, and good vibes.
🥂 Opening Reception: Cognizant Distance @ Central Library Gallery | Saturday (3/7) at 4:00 PM – Swing by the Central Library Gallery for Kristina Salinas’ opening reception, a trek from San Antonio to Laredo to Candela that maps family, memory, and distance. Meet the artist, talk art, and trade small talk for deep roots, no road trip required.
🎭 Chicago @ Majestic Theatre | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 PM – Nothing beats big horns under that starry Majestic ceiling, and Chicago is bringing the hits to the Majestic Theatre. Prepare for 25 or 6 to 4 sing-alongs, lush harmonies, and chair-dancing that counts as cardio, plus downtown nostalgia without the beer-soaked tailgates.
🎤 Patti LaBelle @ Majestic & Empire Theatres | Sunday (3/8) at 7:30 PM – Nothing beats a night with Patti LaBelle at the Majestic, still hitting notes that make the chandeliers nervous. The 80/65 Tour is pure soul, sequins, and goosebumps, with enough classics to fuel your nostalgia, your sing-along, and your Monday morning swagger.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 San Antonio report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 83°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 78%
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 59. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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Tomorrow – High: 70°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 73%
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 64. East northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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