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Contemporary at Blue Star
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CAM KICK-OFF
Come by Contemporary at Blue Star and join CAM for the start of Contemporary Art Month at their CAM Kick-Off Celebration. This event will include a CAM Store Pop-up, food, drinks, a DJ and the outdoor screening of their High School Student Film Festival curated by Sarah Lasley.
The Contemporary at Blue Star will also be opening three new exhibitions during this event, as well. Visit their website for more information and upcoming programming.
First Friday, March 3rd
6pm - 9pm
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Contemporary at Blue Star
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The Dog Show: Time Traveler Umeyama’s Drawings from the 21st Century, Hiromi Stringer
Come by Contemporary at Blue Star this First Friday for the opening of The Dog Show: Time Traveler Umeyama’s Drawings from the 21st Century, Hiromi Stringer. This exhibit will run through June 4, 2023.
Image: Hiromi Stringer - Dog (Germany)19, 2022, gouache and sumi ink on oriental paper, 9 ½ x13x ½. Courtesy of the artist.
Visit here, for more on this exhibition.
First Friday, March 3rd
6pm - 9pm
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In Passing: Fronteño Epics Across Time, Juan de Dios Mora and Zeke Peña
Come by Contemporary at Blue Star this First Friday for the opening of In Passing: Fronteño Epics Across Time, Juan de Dios Mora and Zeke Peña. This exhibit will run through June 4, 2023.
Image: Juan de Dios Mora, Montando a la Escoba Voladora Riding the flying broom, 2010. Courtesy of the artist.
Visit here, for more on this exhibition.
First Friday, March 3rd
6pm - 9pm
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People’s Homes: Emily Fitzgerald and Molly Sherman
Come by Contemporary at Blue Star this First Friday for the opening of People’s Homes: Emily Fitzgerald and Molly Sherman. This exhibit will run through June 4, 2023.
Image: Emily Fitzgerald and Molly Sherman, People’s Homes, 2022. Courtesy of the artists.
Visit here, for more on this exhibition.
First Friday, March 3rd
6pm - 9pm
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California Sol + Naota Events Present: First Thursday Womxn's Appreciation
Stop by Brick for First Thursday Womxn's Appreciation for a mixture of live music and poetry by ILA Minori, Dumbelles, Sacred Fantasy, Trensas, Sarah Tijerina and Angela Guerra Walley. Plus, there will be a vendor market & photo booth!
First Thursday, March 2nd
6pm - Midnight
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First Friday Art Market
Come by Brick for art, 30+ vendors, great drinks and live music by Lemon Disco, Donella Drive. Free and open to the public.
First Friday, March 3rd
6pm - Midnight
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FL!GHT Gallery Presents:
I Wonder If We'll Even Remember Why We Came Here
Stop by for FL!GHT Gallery for the opening(s) of I Wonder If We'll Even Remember Why We Came Here, a group show featuring 68 artists and celebrating the 21st Anniversary of FLIGHT.
First Thursday, March 2nd
First Friday, March 3rd
6pm - 10pm
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Slab Cinema Presents: New Works by Bygoe Zubiate
Come by Slab Cinema Art House for the opening of a solo exhibition by Bygoe Zubiate. It will be up all month for Contemporary Art Month.
First Thursday, March 2nd
First Friday, March 3rd
6pm - 10pm
Slab Cinema Art House has independent, foreign and classic film showings plus art exhibitions. They also offer venue rental.
For movie calendar, more event info & tickets click here.
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"From Holland With Love" by Lisa Nigro
Join Slab Cinema Art House this First Friday for “From Holland With Love” an evening of storytelling, photos, and video of Lisa Nigro’s experience as artist-in-residence in Holland building a floating sculpture fish called Angler Maiden for Bosch Parade June 16-19, 2022. This project was partially funded by The City of san Antonio Department of Arts & Culture Individual Artist Grant.
First Friday, March 3rd
6pm - 10pm
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Tabascian 2.0: Intrinsic Value: New Works by Kiwi. Tabasco
Join artist Kiwi.Tabasco as she debuts her new work at Mockingbird Handprints. For more about the artist and exhibition, visit here. You can also come by during their regular store hours, Thursday - Sunday from 11am - 5pm.
Artist Receptions
First Thursday, March 2nd
6:30pm - 8:30pm
First Friday, March 3rd
6:30pm - 9pm
Third Thursday, March 16th
6pm - 8pm
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Space C147 (formerly Cinnabar Gallery)
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*POP-UP PROGRAM*: "Back With Blondie!" New works by
Franco Mondini Ruiz and LeeAnne Wright "Blondie"
At Space C147 (formerly Cinnabar Gallery, behind Divine Sunshine and Joe Blues) come to see "Back With Blondie!" New works by Franco Mondini Ruiz and LeeAnne Wright "Blondie".
First Thursday, March 2nd
First Friday, March 3rd
7pm - 10pm
Saturday & Sunday, March 4th & 5th
11am - 7pm
(We are looking for arts-focused tenants for the commercial spaces in our Pop-up Program. More info HERE.)
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*POP-UP PROGRAM*: The Biology of Misbelief
Come by Space C115 (in the Alley behind Space C147) for a First Thursday reception of Biology of Misbelief, an exhibition of new works by Chris Sauter. This exhibition will run through March 31st and this work is funded by a grant from the San Antonio Office of Arts and Culture individual artist grant program. For more about the artist and exhibition, visit here.
First Thursday, March 2nd
First Friday, March 3rd
6pm - 9pm
(We are looking for arts-focused tenants for the commercial spaces in our Pop-up Program. More info HERE.)
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*POP-UP PROGRAM* Art & Aerial
At Space 136 come out for Art & Aerial featuring Michael Esparxa, Emiliano, JQ Artstudio, Bobby Mata, Arthur Valverde, Joshua Groham and Dessany Battaglia.
First Thursday, March 2nd
First Friday, March 3rd
6pm - 10pm
(We are looking for arts-focused tenants for the commercial spaces in our Pop-up Program. More info HERE.)
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*POP-UP PROGRAM*: In Minor Key
Come by for In Minor Key, a solo photo exhibition by Anthony Garcia (JojoDancer Photography) at The Annex, Space 104B.
First Thursday, March 2nd
First Friday, March 3rd
Third Thursday, March 16th
7pm - 10pm
(We are looking for arts-focused tenants for the commercial spaces in our Pop-up Program. More info HERE.)
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The Birth of Kyle, A First Friday Celebration
Join The Annex at Blue Star for The Birth of Kyle - A First Friday Celebration with live music by Scripts and Voracious, a JojoDancer Prouduction Sponsored by KPSA Radio.
First Friday, March 3rd
8pm - 11:45pm
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Blue Star Brewing Co.
Check out live music by Toro Flores & Friends with Special Guests Georgie Padilla on the patio of Blue Star Brewing Co.
First Friday, March 3rd
7pm - 11pm
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Helotes Creek Studio
This unique boutique and art gallery has a collection of treasures. Visit them during First Thursday and First Friday! Plus, save the dates for their upcoming events. Visit their website for business hours and upcoming event details.
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Augustine Vintage
Vintage / Regeneration / Fashion Activist / RASQUACHIC / Barrio Folk Baroque. Creating sustainable fashion in Texas since 1990.
Hours of Business:
Thursday - Friday
6pm - 9pm
Saturday and Sunday
1pm - 9pm
*Stay open later during complex wide and special events*
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Divine Sunshine Collective
A vintage and art collective that carries resale, vintage, art, soap, sage & decor. Wayne Phillips is this month's artist.
Hours of Business:
Wednesday - Friday, 1pm - 7pm
Saturday, 11am - 8pm
Sunday, 11am - 7pm
*Stay open later during complex wide and special events*
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San Angel Folk Art
Hank Lee’s San Angel Folk Art Gallery is a world-renowned institution featuring the finest folk, visionary, outsider, and self-taught art from the United States, Mexico, Latin America, Europe, Haiti, and Africa.
Hours of Business:
Monday - Saturday, 11am - 5pm
Sunday, 11am - 3pm
*You can call them with questions about special hours, (210) 226-6688*
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ArtMatter's
ArtMatter’s is a boutique gallery, owned by Vanessa Colon. In the store you can find a fine assortment of hand-crafted silver jewelry, glass art by several local artists, mineral and crystal specimens, and artwork.
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Open House for studios on First Friday!
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JojoDancer Photography Studio
jojodancerphotography.com
Bell Star & JojoDancer Photo Studio Present: March First Friday Art Opening
Join JojoDancer Photography Studio (Studio 213) in The Upstairs Studios for their March First Friday Art Opening + Saturday Reception Dance Party featuring Michael Olivarri (NYC) and various local artists.
First Friday, March 3rd
6pm - 10pm
Saturday, March 4th
4pm - 7pm
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BLK WHT GRY
blkwhtgry.co
"The Sins of Capitalism" featuring Mauro De La Tierra
Join BLK WHT GRY (Studio 204) in The Upstairs Studios for the First Friday opening reception of "The Sins of Capitalism" featuring Mauro De La Tierra. This exhibition will be on view through March 18th on Fridays from 5pm - 7pm and Saturdays from 12pm - 6pm.
First Friday, March 3rd
7pm - 11pm
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Blue Star Arts Collective
instagram.com/bluestar_artscollective
Glimpses of Eternity:
The Pendulum Photography Project by Deborah Keller-Rihn
Come by Blue Star Arts Collective (Studio 209) in The Upstairs Studios for Glimpses of Eternity: The Pendulum Photography Project by Deborah Keller-Rihn. This art installation is made possible by an Individual Artist Grant from the City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture.
First Thursday, March 2nd
First Friday, March 3rd
Third Thursday, March 16th
6pm - 10pm
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Rosemary's Las Meninas Studio
instagram.com/angelica.artist
"Celebrando Las Mujeres" by Angelica Mayorga
Stop by Rosemary's Las Meninas Studio (Studio 203) in The Upstairs Studios for Angelica Mayorga's "Celebrando Las Mujeres", that is celebrating women during Women’s History Month with a small collection of new works alongside the ongoing "Refresh" exhibit. You can also find the work of Carolina G. Flores at this studio.
First Friday, March 3rd
7pm - 11pm
Third Thursday, March 16th
7pm - 9pm
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Hijole SA
instagram.com/hijolesa
Humanity's Resilience: A Year of War in Ukraine
Join Hijole SA (Studio 205) in The Upstairs Studios for Humanity's Resilience: A Year of War in Ukraine - A look back at a year of war in Ukraine from San Antonio artist Sara Barcus. Portion of proceeds go towards UNBROKEN Ukraine.
First Thursday, March 2nd
6pm - 9pm
First Friday, March 3rd
7pm - 11pm
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Stop by Un Grito Gallery (Studio 211/212) in The Upstairs Studios for the opening receptions & closing reception of "Good Neighbor" by Nicole Poole.
First Thursday, March 2nd
First Friday, March 3rd
Third Thursday, March 16th
7pm until late
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Carbon Bloom
instagram.com/carbonbloom
Carbon Bloom & Friends
Join Carbon Bloom (Studio 216) in The Upstairs Studios for Carbon Bloom & Friends, an evening of local artists showcasing their most prominent work.
First Friday, March 3rd
7pm - 10pm
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Los Aura Studios
carolinagflores.com
Visit Los Aura Studios (Studio 206) in The Upstairs Studios to see the artwork of Carolina G. Flores which includes paintings, textiles, ceramics and more.
Open First Friday, March 3rd and by appointment.
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Donna Simon
Studio 207 in The Upstairs Studios is the working art studio of Donna Simon. Ms. Simon is the longest running tenant in The Upstairs Studios. She was an arts educator at Brackenridge High School and continues to produce beautiful work today.
Open by appointment only.
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Not For You Gallery
instagram.com/notforyou_gallery
The Artwork of A/S/L
Join N4U Gallery (Studio 215) in The Upstairs Studios to check out some fresh art by Gallery Owner, A/S/L during First Friday.
First Friday, March 3rd
7pm - 11pm
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Creative Eye
instgram.com/creativeeyesatx
"LISTEN" A Three Sibling Art Show
Stop into Creative Eye (Studio 201) in The Upstairs at Blue Star for this exhibition featuring the work of Isaiah Duron, Crystal Terror and Andrew Duron.
First Thursday, March 2nd
6pm - 8pm
First Friday, March 3rd
6pm - 10pm
Saturday, March 4th
6pm - 9pm
Third Thursday, March 16th
6pm - 8pm
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KGS Studios
Full-service studio with expertise in Architectural, Fine Art, Commercial, high-end portraiture, and general photography commissions.
Open by appointment (book on their website)
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Where to Eat & Drink at Blue Star Arts Complex
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Blue Star Brewing
bluestarbrewing.com
Live Jazz every Tuesday evening from 8pm - 10pm, Happy Hour 11am - 7pm Monday - Friday.
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Blue Star Provisions
bluestarprovisions.com
Specialty Groceries, Beer, Wine, Coffee and Snacks. Open Monday - Friday, 7am - 9pm, Saturday, 8am - 9pm and Sunday 8am - 8pm.
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Bar 1919 / bar1919.com
Daily happy hour specials, Whiskey Wednesdays, plus live jazz and tasting every Third Thursday.
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Stella Public House
stellapublichouse.com
Farm to pizza, small plates and the finest craft beer.
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South Alamode
southalamodepaniniandgelato.com
Fresh gelato created daily, plus paninis and espresso.
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Halcyon (Coffee • Bar • Lounge) / halcyoncoffeebar.com
Happy Hour all day on Mondays! Pop in to enjoy specials on bites and booze. Live DJ every First Friday and every Sunday Brunch from 11am-2pm.
Happy Hour
All Day, Every Monday
Tuesday – Sunday
2pm – 6pm and 8pm – 11pm
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Sukeban Sushi
Happy Hour is from 3pm - 6 pm, Tuesday - Thursday
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Joe Blue's
Open Monday - Saturday, 5pm - 2am, see social media for possible Sunday hours.
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Blue Star Bike Shop / instagram.com/bluestarbikeshop
Happy to keep you rolling! Blue Star Bike Shop offers a large selection of bicycles and accessories, including Electra Bicycle Company products. The shop also offers bicycle service and repair, rental bicycles and electric bicycles for touring the city and general recreation.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Saturday, 9am - 6pm
Sunday, 9am - 5pm
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Twirl Salon / twirlhair.com
In order to love your hair, you must show your hair love. Let Twirl teach you how. By appointment only.
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