BLUE STAR ARTS COMPLEX

Shop, Sip & Eat
 

In addition to all of the following art exhibition openings, live music & other events happening for our July First Friday Art Walk, make sure to grab a bite to eat, have a sip and discover some gems at all of our other eateries, bars & shops during your visit.

You can click the links at the bottom of this newsletter for more on each individual business that's within the complex & their hours. 

Please note that many of our shops stay open later than usual during First Friday. 

BLUE STAR CONTEMPORARY

Opening Reception of 3 New Exhibitions
 

Join Blue Star Contemporary for the opening of three new exhibitions: Andreas Till – De Ami, The Other Side & Fake Plastic Forest.

Andreas Till: De Ami

July 1 – October 9, 2022

A narrative photographic and archives based exhibition on the presence of American troops between 1945 and 2013 in Heidelberg, Germany and the relationship between Germans and Americans, including the artists Grandmother and American journalist Ralph Emerson McGill.

The Other Side

July 1, 2022 – October 9, 2022

Four films referencing ideas of transitions and events that foundationally change someone.

Fake Plastic Forest

July 1, 2022 – October 9, 2022

Featuring the work of four contemporary photographers and lens based artists dealing with themes of artifice, truth and fiction, and the theatricality of our interactions with nature.

Visit BSC Thursday – Sunday from 10am-1pm and 2pm-6pm.

For information on the exhibitions and more, go to bluestarcontemporary.org

(Work pictured is Second Nature by Isik Kaya)

First Friday, July 1st
6pm - 9pm

BRICK AT BLUE STAR
First Friday Art Market & Live Music at Brick

Swing by Brick on First Friday for art, vendors, drinks, live music & more! Market starts at 6pm and live music starts at 8pm.

Music by Soul Parade, Andria Rose & DJ Provenance

Over 40 vendors - including jewelry, art, vintage, fashion, food and more.

First Friday, July 1st
6pm - Midnight

This First Friday, come out to Blue Star Brewing Company from 7pm-11pm to grab a bite, a brew and enjoy live music by Limesqueeze!

First Friday, July 1st
7pm - 11pm

MOCKINGBIRD HANDPRINTS

In case you missed her last month, stop by Mockingbird Handprints on First Friday to view brand new artwork by Teri Muse and shop around.

First Friday, July 1st
6:30pm - 9:30pm

FL!GHT GALLERY

Trokiando

FLIGHT is proud to present Trokiando, a solo exhibition by Jose Villalobos. If you missed the soft opening come out to see it during First Friday. Exhibition will be on view until July 31st.

First Friday, July 1st
6pm - 10pm

BLUE STAR ARTS COLLECTIVE
First Friday Art Show 

Blue Star Arts Collective in The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star (Studio 209) will be featuring artist, Lynn Maverick Denzer during First Friday's festivites. There will also be entertainment by the legendary George Prado Trio and Julia Blues Magness of Memphis.
 

Man with a Movie Camera is an experimental 1929 Soviet silent documentary film, directed by Dziga Vertov, filmed by his brother Mikhail Kaufman, and edited by his wife Yelizaveta Svilova.

Montopolis is an indie chamber music group from Austin, Texas that performs the works of composer Justin Sherburn.  Their music folds folk idioms into modern classical arrangements with inventive instrumentation to create “stunning and transcendent” (Austin Chronicle) concerts.  Their programs are audience-engaging, multi-media events that combine live music with video and interactive story telling.  Their most recent albums, Music for Enchanted Rock and The Legend of Big Bend, are themed around Texan ecological points of interest.  Montopolis will continue to be inspired by and draw attention to the natural wonders of our state, country and planet.  The Montopolis musicians include members of the Austin Symphony, Okkervil River, Tosca String Quartet, and the Polyphonic Spree.

Ticket Link
 

BRICK AT BLUE STAR
Luna Vegano

Vegano Days is teaming up this coming month with Moon Market for a night of food, fun, and more. Free and open to the public. A safe space for vegans, vegan enthusiasts and friends to come together.  A simple mix of Moon and Vegan with a touch of spice! Come check us out on our new nights.
 

BRICK AT BLUE STAR
Z-Fest

It’s about that time of year again. It’s almost time for Z-Fest at Brick at Blue Star. Don't miss out on the live music, vendors and more. This fest happens on July 23rd and July 30th. You can get your pre-sale tickets now. Pre-sale tickets are $15 + tax (for both days) or $12 the day of show (per day).

Z-Fest Ticket Link

Weekend One
Saturday, July 23rd
Doors at 6pm
Weekend Two 
Saturday, July 30th
Doors at 6pm

BRICK AT BLUE STAR
Sunday Art Market

Markets at Brick are a Southtown staple. Celebrate Sunday Funday with some local artists, makers and sustainable small businesses. Every Sunday from 12pm-5pm. They’ve got bell bottoms, bracelets and baubles galore. Beer, bottles and more. Grab a mimosa at the bar and hang out with them.

Interested vendors can email brickatbluestar@gmail.com for information.

July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
12pm - 5pm

BLUE STAR BREWING CO.

Blue Star Jazz Nights
 

July 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th
8pm - 10pm
 

Live Where You Love!

Whether you're interested in commercial leasing or residential leasing, we have something for everyone here at Blue Star!

Contact Our Leasing Office
 

Blue Star Parking

If our parking lot is full, Blue Star visitors may also park in Brackenridge High School's parking lot during non-school hours only. Let someone else drive you! Uber and Lyft are both great options.

Have visitors in town? Take the Viva Culture Route (#11) bus, details here.

 Feel like biking? SwellCycle San Antonio offers numerous docking stations throughout San Antonio’s cultural destinations, in and surrounding the urban core. 

Photo Credit - JV Shots