Howdy, fellow Do210ers. It’s NBA Playoffs season in SA, and to be quite honest, we just want to go honking downtown already. If we can get Valero to dish out free coffee after each win again, everything might just feel okay again. One can dream, ya know?

Today’s giveaway, though? No need to dream, we’re actually giving away free tickets!

Clue: A New Comedy brings the iconic mystery to life at The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts with sharp wit, fast-paced twists, and plenty of laughs. Join the suspects at Boddy Manor and try to solve the case before the final reveal. Enter for a chance to win tickets to the show!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Latido Festival, a night rooted in culture, community, and some of the top names in música mexicana, is headed to Retama Park on May 8! This isn’t just a concert, it’s an electric night of corridos, norteño, cumbia, and pure Fiesta vibes. Level up your fest experience with free tix, on us.*

• Save the date! Spend May Day with Ruby City at Chris Park for a day of reflection and connection with your local community. Explore a curated selection of books, zines, and grab a complimentary cup of coffee/tea from Mural Roasters.

• Puerto Rican pop star Kany Garcia is bringing her Puerta Abierta Tour to the Majestic Theatre this September. This is your chance to catch the Latin Grammy-winner in her most exciting tour yet. Grab tickets Friday.

• This Saturday, dive headfirst into SA’s most festive season and go all-out at Pullman Market’s ¡Pachanga at Pullman! Grab tickets now and indulge in a day of Fiesta vibes, plenty of food, live musical performances, and family-friendly fun for all.

• The Kentucky Derby returns to Retama Park for an unforgettable day of fast horses, bold fashion, and classic Southern tradition on May 2. Experience the most “exciting two minutes in sports” for yourself and enter to win tickets plus a table for 4 at Terrace Dining!*

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM LA SEMANA ALEGRE

In exactly one week, Hemisfair will transform into a musical Fiesta playground, with two stages pumping out top hits and 80s jams, vendor stalls as far as the eye can see with an incredible lineup of local artisans, and everyone’s favorite Fiesta foods. That’s right, we’re talking about La Semana Alegre! Grab yourself a gordita, stuff extra bobby pins in your hair to hold down those flower crowns, and dance till you drop at Civic Park at Hemisfair.

Learn everything you need to know about the fest, who’s playing when, and so much more in our Guide to La Semana Alegre 2026!

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LOCALS ONLY

• Sad news, SA. Lowcountry in Southtown has announced that it will be shutting its doors at the end of May. Be sure to stop in before it’s gone forever!

• On the upside, S Alamo is officially open and free from construction woes! 

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