Live From The Southside Magazine

Places to have a margarita on San Antonio’s South Side, Southtown and surrounding areas

Feb. 22 is National Margarita Day!

All-star lineup coming to first ‘Love to Laugh’ comedy show on South Side

Chona E was inspired to bring the first comedy show to her South Side community. On Friday, Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m., the inaugural comedy event “Love to Laugh” will be held at B&N Sports Bar at 3705 Roosevelt Ave.

Celebrate rodeo season at the inaugural, free Cowgirl Brunch

This year’s rodeo season is all about the ladies. The inaugural Cowgirl Brunch will take place at 10 a.m. on Jan. 27 at Brooster’s Backyard Icehouse.

10 places to order tamales for the holidays on the South Side of San Antonio

San Antonio surely likes to include tamales in their holiday festivities but the Southside of San Antonio definitely has a special love for them.

Quaint cafe Cuba 1918 opens in Quintana neighborhood on Southwest Side

The building that now houses the café, named Cuba 1918, was built in 1918 in what is now known as the historic Quintana neighborhood.

Mission Crafts Chandlery opens first candle bar in Southtown

Mission Crafts Chandlery opened San Antonio’s first candle pour “bar” located in Southtown’s historic King William Neighborhood at 1010 S. Flores St.

Esthetics institute opens on South Side of San Antonio

WAR Esthetics Institute is a school that Melissa Guerra-Vasquez founded in 2022.

Fin Addict Angler Foundation launches chapter at Harlandale High School

The Fin Addict Angler Foundation was created and resides on the South Side of San Antonio. It is a nonprofit organization that aims to bring people in our communities back to the great outdoors by combining an appreciation for the sport of fishing with respect for one of our greatest natural resources – water.

Harlandale Clinic opens its doors in historical South Side building

The clinic was opened because Dr. Melhem Dandan, MD, sensed the need for medical services in the area.

The South San High School auto tech program runs on girl power

The Auto Tech Program at South San Antonio High School is under the guidance and leadership of a senior foreman, but one you may not expect.

Second annual Southside Book Fair happening this month

The second annual Southside Book Fair will be held on Nov. 12 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Come and meet local and Texas authors.

Couple launches Made Local SATX to support San Antonio businesses, artists

Made Local SATX has officially launched. The online store highlights independent artists/makers and local small businesses with a primary focus on art, music, handmade crafts, and food.

South Side-raised comedian sells out shows at San Antonio comedy club

The South Side born and raised comedian Joanna Estrada sold out her first two back-to-back shows as a headliner in her hometown.

Run to Remember 5K Run/Walk and vigil for Vanessa Guillen will take place at Mission County Park

Attention runners and walkers! Join us for the inaugural Run to Remember 5K Run/Walk and vigil on Sept. 30 which will take place at Mission County Park at 6030 Padre Drive. It will be held from 5-9 p.m.

New food truck park Rancho 181 opening near Calaveras Lake

A full food truck park with a bar and playground is coming to the Calaveras Lake area.

San Antonio Country Music Festival is coming to the South Side

The first-ever San Antonio Country Music Festival is coming to the South Side!

2nd annual New Beginnings Community Baby Shower planned for the fall on the South Side

The Birthplace at Texas Vista Medical Center is hosting the second-annual New Beginnings Community Baby Shower and Family Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

First-ever Latin Leadership and Personal Development Global Summit features two speakers from the South Side

The free event is committed to identifying, inspiring, educating, transforming and empowering personal development leaders in the Latin community.

San Antonio singer, ‘American Idol’ contestant premieres music video on the South Side

South Side born and raised and Southside ISD alumni Savannah Votion will be premiering her new music video to her single “Exclusiva” this month at Brooster’s Backyard Icehouse.

Free Wellness in the Park event popping up at The Greenline this weekend

Wellness in the Park is a free community event to promote healthy lifestyles and support surrounding small businesses in the health and wellness industry.

South Side icon Bobbie’s Café celebrating 50th anniversary

Bobbie’s Café and Pie Bar located at 6728 S Flores St. is an iconic, long-standing diner serving up fantastic scratch-made comfort food and good old-fashioned Southern hospitality. The restaurant will be celebrating 50 years of serving San Antonio this July.

Couple serves South Side youth with their sports program Texas Revolution

Texas Revolution was built from the ground up, and they had support from family and friends. What sets them apart from other programs is their expectation from the parents and athletes.

Double A’s BBQ opens first location on the South Side

Double A's BBQ will have its grand opening on June 25.

Free Cinco de Mayo Festival on South Side will benefit Harlandale Education Foundation

The May 7 event will feature a car show and a salsa contest; food trucks, vendors will be on site at Mission County Park

Veteran from South Side running 100 miles on San Antonio trails for autism awareness

Frank Vasquez is a veteran of the Marines, ultra-runner and motivational speaker. On April 23 and 24, he will be the first person to run 100 miles around San Antonio through the Howard W. Peak Greenway Trail System for autism awareness.

Women artisans showcased in ‘Makers Batch’ exhibit at South Side library

Celebrate Women's History Month by visiting, The Makers Batch: Hidden Stories of the Women Artisans of San José Potteries. This unique exhibit is curated by San Antonio’s own Mission Crafts Chandlery.

Community food forest heading to South Side park

The Food Forest will help provide a source of fresh local food, environmental sustainability, wellness, and connections to our flourishing South Side community.

Youth amateur boxing show planned on the South Side to benefit athletes

Spoiler Castillo Boxing Academy (SCBA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support families and the youth of our community by educating, empowering, mentoring and enabling every individual to be exemplary citizens through a structured athletic program. Their program also educates each participant on how to be stewards of their community and ambassadors of dedication and perseverance.

San Antonio revving up again for Taste of the Southside food, art and music festival

Taste of the Southside 2022 is an opportunity to experience the culture, food, art and music of San Antonio’s vibrant South Side.

South Side toy and bike event gives more than 1,000 gifts to local kids

Mora-vation Ministry Toy & Bike Giveaway founder Fernando Mora decided to make the eighth annual event fun and a bit competitive within the community.

Colt’s Sports Park Bar is coming to the South Side of San Antonio

The new Colt’s Sports Park Bar will be a family- and pet-friendly, indoor and outdoor venue for multiple sports. Amenities will include softball and kickball fields, sand volleyball and badminton courts, and areas for horseshoes and cornhole. The sports park will also have giant Jenga, giant Connect 4, Ring It and other games.

Live From The Southside announces Kid’s Korner Writers Program for South Side students

Students on San Antonio’s South Side have an opportunity to be featured in a new writers program, Live From The Southside magazine announced Tuesday.

Southside Market Day planned for Nov. 7 will feature 25+ vendors

Why travel out of town to the Hill Country for a market day when there will be one in your own South Side neighborhood?

Texas Vista Medical Center hosting community baby shower, family resource fair on South Side

Are you ready for the biggest baby shower on the South Side? It takes a village to raise a child, and a village is coming together for this community event!

Two food truck parks are coming to the South Side of San Antonio

The 4th annual Fideo Loco Festival is coming to the South Side

Are you loco for fideo loco? The fourth annual Fideo Loco Festival is excited to bring this year’s event to the South Side on Nov. 6 from noon-4 p.m. at Farwest San Antonio at 2502 Pleasanton Road.

Southside-raised author debuts novel inspired by great-grandmother’s journey to US during the Mexican Revolution

Alda P. Dobbs is the author of the novel "Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna." She was born in a small town in northern Mexico but moved to San Antonio and was raised on the South Side as a child. She studied physics and worked as an engineer before pursuing her love of storytelling. She’s as passionate about connecting children to their past, their communities, different cultures and nature as she is about writing. Alda lives with her husband and two children outside Houston.