Blue Star Arts Complex

HAPPY FIRST FRIDAY & FOTOSEPTIEMBRE! Here are some more events to check out tonight! Plus, a helpful map of all photo exhibitions through the complex! See you soon!

Photo taken during First Thursday at the Homesick Clubhouse upstairs at Brick during Martin Delgado’s solo exhibition.

For our full event calendar, visit bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar!

Don’t forget that TOMORROW, September 6th is our First Friday Art Walk! Here are more happenings that you can check out that evening when you visit the complex!

Brick - SATX Vintage Crawl First Friday - Shop SA’s best vintage collections and enjoy music by RZE, DJ Despeinada & Alyson Alonso. Then, head Augustine, Divine Sunshine and Helotes Creek Studio for more treasure hunting. (First Friday, 5pm - 11pm)

Contemporary at Blue Star - View their current exhibitions. Photo by Francisco Cortes. (First Friday, 6pm - 9pm)

Blue Star Brewing Co. - Live music by The Infidels (First Friday, 7pm - 11pm)

Stella Public House - The Teacher’s Lounge - Show them your educator ID for a complimentary shot, while enjoying their themed cocktail specials. (First Friday evening ONLY)

For more events happening during First Thursday & First Friday, as well as throughout the month see bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar!

TONIGHT is First Thursday and then TOMORROW is our FIRST FRIDAY Art Walk! Here are even more Fotoseptiembre photography exhibitions & art exhibitions to check out in The Upstairs Studios this evening or Friday (or both)!

Blue Star Arts Collective - "I Remember When . . .”- A FOTOSEPTIEMBRE Group Exhibition by various photographers in the collective (First Thursday & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm)

Los Auras Studios - “Gladiolas in September" - Watercolors by Carolina Flores (First Thursday, 6pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - Midnight)

Un Grito Gallery - "Lost & Found" by Rebecca Dietz - A FOTOSEPTIEMBRE Exhibition (First Thursday & First Friday, 7pm - 10pm)

BLK WHT GRY - “Missed Direction”, New Work by Rick Rodriguez (First Thursday, 7pm - 9pm & First Friday, 7pm - 11pm)

Tethered Arts Studio (formerly Hijole SA) - North East School of the Arts Visual Arts Department's "Afloat" (First Friday, 6pm - 9pm)

Jojodancer Photography Studio - Cuban Art by Daibel Flores and view our Featured Artist of the Month’s photography (JojoDancer Photography, Anthony Garcia) on our Featured Artist walls (First Thursday, 6pm - 10pm & First Friday, 6pm - 11pm)

Rosemary’s Las Meninas Studio - “Texas Transitions” by Angelica Mayorga, new works of Central Texas wildlife during transitioning seasons (First Thursday, 6pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - Midnight)

Rosemary’s Las Meninas Studio - “Emiliano” (Vintage charcoal 1972) by Carolina Flores, Celebrating Las Fiestas Patrias (First Thursday, 6pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - Midnight)

Creative Eye - “RETRO • SPEC • TIVE” - An ongoing exhibition of past, new & reworked photography, paintings, mixed media, fashions & more by Velvet La Vamp [Karina Garanzuay] (First Thursday, 7pm - 9pm & First Friday, 7pm - 10pm)

Carbon Bloom - "From Another Life" by Elise De Luna (First Thursday, 7pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm)

Also, make sure to stop by the other studios upstairs while you visit, such as Not For You Gallery, Flax Studio and Donna Simon & Stefani Job Spears’ Studio.

For more events happening during First Thursday & First Friday, as well as throughout the month see bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar!

Tomorrow is FIRST THURSDAY and then it’s time for our FIRST FRIDAY Art Walk! Here are more Fotoseptiembre photography exhibitions, live music shows, markets and more to check out while you visit the complex either tomorrow or Friday (or both evenings)!

Brick - JotoSeptiembre - Group LGBTQ+ Photography Art Exhibition organized by José Villalobos & Martin Delgado (First Thursday, 6pm - 10pm)

Homesick Club House (Upstairs at Brick) - "Mask For Mask" - A Solo Exhibition by Martin Delgado (First Thursday & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm)

Mockingbird Handprints - ED MALCIK Recent Street Photos, New York and Austin - a FOTOSEPTIEMBRE exhibition (Shop opens at 11am on First Friday with extended hours and meet the artist from 6pm - 9pm)

Augustine Annex (Space 106B, behind Augustine) - Digital Drag Dialogues 95/24, a FOTOSEPTIEMBRE exhibition featuring Jenny Louisa Giuffrida & Agosto Bianco Cuellar, curated by Dr. Puente Para La Gente (First Friday, 6pm - 11pm)

Slab Cinema Art House - Vintage Photos from the Collection of Joan Frederick (First Thursday & First Friday, 7pm - 9pm)

Annex at Blue Star (Space 104B across the hall from Helotes Creek Studio) - Street Supreme Showcase, a FOTOSEPTIEMBRE exhibition featuring street photography by various photographers, organized by Lewis Steven Rodriguez "LEWSR" (First Thursday, 6pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - Midnight)

Flight Gallery - "Tributaries" - Sketches, Studies and The Many Streams of Inspiration by Matt Tumlinson (First Thursday, 6pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm)

Joe Blues - Live Music by The Westside Horns (First Thursday, 8:30pm - 10:30pm)

First Friday Outdoor Market - Various artists & vendors will be setup in the halls between Halcyon & Provisions and Sukeban and Augustine (First Friday, 6pm - 11pm)

For more events happening First Thursday & First Friday, as well as throughout the month see bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar!

Happy September & FOTOSEPTIEMBRE! It’s First Thursday & First Friday this week and there will be photography on display through out the complex! 📷

While you’re here September 5th & 6th make sure to stop by Space 147 (behind Divine Sunshine & Joe Blue’s) & Space 136 (next to Slab Cinema Art House) from 6pm - 9pm for a Photography Pop Up Showcase of San Antonio Photographers, including: Jaime Monzon, Medusa, Pat Zeller, María Brown, Lori Dodson, Megan Doss, Al Rendon, Anthony Garcia, Zan DuRoy, Kim Anguiano, Rob Nickell, Christine Juarez, Wiley Martinez, Paul Escamilla & Kevin Saunders.

For our full listing of FOTOSEPTIEMBRE photography exhibitions, First Thursday and First Friday happenings, as well as events happening throughout the month, see bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar!

Such a unique collection of Folk Art (and more) at San Angel Folk Art! Go by and see for yourself soon!

Twirl Salon SWEET 16 this week! Wish Lisa & The Twirl Girls a Happy Birthday and book your next hair appointment with them at twirlhair.com! 🎂🩵✂️

Some cuteness for your feed. Happy Monday & Happy International Dog Day! Photo by Jojodancer Photography taken outside of Blue Star Brewing Co. & Blue Star Bike Shop at the complex! 💙🐶

Come cool off at Sukeban with their Elderflower Lemon Spritz or Sukeban Spritz! 🍋🥂

📷: Sukeban

It’s the weekend! Come shop, sip, eat, enjoy the art & more all around the complex and make sure to go visit Helotes Creek Studio while you’re here for some new finds.

Cool off with some scrumptious gelato from South Alamode! They have a vast assortment of flavors for you to choose from! 🍦😋

📸: South Alamode

Tomorrow is THIRD THURSDAY! Join us in The Upstairs Studios for these exhibitions, receptions and events!

Carbon Bloom - “FÉMININ” - Debut Show by Nadi Salement Riche - Closing Reception (7pm - 9pm)

Creative Eye - "Chromatic Escape” Exhibition by Medusa Villanueva - Closing Reception (7pm - 9pm)

Rosemary’s Las Meninas Studio - “Ferrari le mans and More”, Inspired Victor Carlos car series by Carolina Flores & “Birds Of The Riverwalk" by Angelica Mayorga (6pm - 9pm)

Un Grito Gallery - "The 12 Links of Dependent Origination” by Albert Alvarez - Closing Reception (7pm - 10pm)

Los Aura Studios - "Hit the Road" by Carolina Flores, highway series continues since the 80’s through today (6pm - 9pm)

Blue Star Arts Collective - Blue Moon Collage/Poetry Workshop, "Entanglements" - Paintings & Sculptures by María J. Brown in the alcove, interior show by the Collective with the theme of Symbolism and art by the Upstairs Studios Featured Artist of the Month (6pm - 10pm)

Also, at 11:59pm tune into Kpsa Radio for Volume 30 of Zan’s Midnight Hour and make sure to come by the other studios upstairs that may be open that evening, as well.

For our full calendar, visit bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar

It’s THIRD THURSDAY tomorrow and we have some more fun events in store for you at Blue Star Arts Complex! Come by and check them out!

Brick - San Antonio Sundance Presented by All Class Studio & Ni****ne Productions, a night full of short films, live music, and a vendor market. All ages are welcome and tickets are $10 at the door. (6pm - Midnight)

Blue Star Brewing Co. - Archaeology on Tap - free admission (7pm - 8:30pm, doors at 6pm)

Slab Cinema Art House - Art exhibit by David Zamora Casas & Screenings of Short Films by Laura Varela (7pm - 9pm)

For our full calendar, visit bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar

Stop by Stella Public House this week for some farm to pizza, delicious small plates, cold craft beer, cocktails and more. 🍻

Pictured is their Pig in a Bush pizza - prosciutto topped with arugula and parmigiano tossed in truffle oil. 🍕

Photo by Good Eats By Liz.

Join Bar 1919 this Third Thursday, August 15th at 7pm for an exclusive Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting. Explore a curated selection of premium single malts, each with its own rich story and flavor. Perfect for both connoisseurs and those new to whisky. There are limited seats available, so secure your spot now at exploretock.com/bar-1919-san-antonio! 🥃

Tax Free Weekend! Stop by and visit Agosto & company at Augustine for some stellar recycled fashions and other unique finds (tax free on items under $100)! ⚡️

Blue Star Arts Complex is NOW HIRING for a Lead Maintenance Technician. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Go see Leah and company this week at Divine Sunshine Collective! Photo from this past First Friday Art Walk! 🤩

Also going on tonight during First Friday! Back to School Party at Halcyon Southtown from 6pm - 2am! ✨

HAPPY FIRST FRIDAY! Join us tonight for art exhibits, markets, live music, shopping, eats, drinks and great times! Here are more happenings this evening that you can check out! See you soon!

Contemporary at Blue Star - Novel Ideas Art Book Fair (Tonight, 5pm - 9pm & Saturday, 12pm - 4pm)

Brick - First Friday Art Market with live music and performances by Autumn Michele & The Pearls, Auji Collective, Sue The Dinosaur and Vintage Pictures and Street Revival Paint Jam Meet & Greet (5pm - Midnight)

Blue Star Brewing Co. - Live music by Catherine Denise and “Brandless” exhibition by Marco Garcia (Music 7pm - 11pm and exhibit all day)

The Annex (Space 104B across the hall from Helotes Creek Studio) - Zan’s Midnight Hour Presents First Friday live music by Please Drown (acoustic set), Sinking & Huisache. Music starts at 7:30pm. (7pm - 10pm)

First Friday Outdoor Market - Visit Artists & Vendors in the hallways between Halcyon/Provisions & Sukeban/Augustine (6pm - 11pm)

For info on all the events tonight, see our previous posts, IG stories and bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar!

Tonight is FIRST THURSDAY & tomorrow is our FIRST FRIDAY Art Walk! Here are some exhibits to check out both nights in The Upstairs Studios!

Tethered Arts Studio (formerly Hijole SA) - Enter The Tacoverse - Art by Taco Boy Designs (Tonight, 6pm - 8pm & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm)

Blue Star Arts Collective - "Entanglements" - Paintings & Sculptures by María J. Brown, interior show by the Collective is Symbolism and see the art of The Upstairs Studios Featured Artist, Laurel Gibson (Tonight & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm)

Los Aura Studios - "Hit the Road" by Carolina Flores, highway series continues since the 80’s through today (Tonight, 6pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - Midnight)

Un Grito Gallery - "The 12 Links of Dependent Origination” by Albert Alvarez (Tonight & First Friday, 7pm - 10pm)

BLK WHT GRY - “IDLIIIIING” - New Works by Eugene Sarmiento (Tonight, 7pm - 9pm & First Friday, 7pm - 11pm)

Jojodancer Photography Studio - Odyssey by Nain Leon & Joao Quiroz (Tonight & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm)

Rosemary’s Las Meninas - “Ferrari le mans and More”, inspired Victor Carlos car series by Carolina Flores (Tonight, 6pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - Midnight)

Rosemary’s Las Meninas - “Birds Of The Riverwalk" by Angelica Mayorga, a few examples of the many species of majestic riverwalk birds that she’s encountered over 20 years as a former boat driver (Tonight, 6pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - Midnight)

Creative Eye - "Chromatic Escape” Exhibition by Medusa Villanueva (Tonight, 7pm - 9pm & First Friday, 7pm - 10pm)

Carbon Bloom - “FÉMININ” - Debut Show by Nadi Salement Riche (Tonight & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm)

Also, make sure to stop by our other art studios upstairs that will be open, as well!

For more details on these happenings & our other event listings, see bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar!

Today is FIRST THURSDAY & tomorrow is our FIRST FRIDAY Art Walk! Here are some events to check out today (and some tomorrow as well)!

Joe Blues - Live Music by The Westside Horns (Tonight, 8:30pm - 10:30pm)

Brick (The Homesick Club House - Upstairs at Brick) - “MOTHER” - A Group Exhibition curated by Madison Muñoz and Chabriely Rivera Roldan featuring the works of 10 Texas based artists (Tonight & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm)

Mockingbird Handprints - “Abstract Petroglyph Everything Leaves a Mark” by Cindy Palmer, canvas Paintings and recycled can lid art (Today, 11am - 8pm & First Friday, 11am - 9pm)

Flight Gallery - “Camouflage : Real Tree” by Justin Korver (Tonight, 6pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm)

Slab Cinema Art House - Intimate Conversation with award-winning filmmaker Laura Varela and renowned Q***r Xicanx Interdisciplinary Artist David Zamora Casas (Tonight, 7pm - 8:30pm with art exhibit by David until 9pm) & Film Screenings of Un Trip and Becoming Joy (First Friday, 7pm - 8pm with art exhibit by David until 10pm)

Space C115 (in the Alley behind Joe Blue’s) - Midsummer Art Show (curated by Zan Lee DuRoy for JojoDancer Photography) featuring artwork by Zan Lee DuRoy, Kioko Arteaga, Josh Smith, Noah Lopez, Zoeylynn and Taylor Montemayor (Tonight & First Friday, 6pm - 9pm)

For more details on these happenings & our other event listings, see bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar!

First Thursday & First Friday are almost here! Make sure to stop by our retail shops like Helotes Creek Studio while you visit! Always a ton of new artistic treasures to discover!

For our event calendar, to see what events we have in store this next month, see bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar!

Happy Monday! Take a look at this delicious Espresso Martini from Halcyon Southtown! Visit them to enjoy coffee, cocktails, food, good vibes & more! ☕️

Get yourself some sweet treats from South Alamode this weekend! 🍦

CONGRATS to our Blue Star Arts Complex businesses and artists that were winners in their category for the San Antonio Current Best Of 2024!

Best Bicycle Shop - Blue Star Bike Shop
Best Artisan Market - Brick at Blue Star
Best Photographer - Jojodancer Photography

Also, CONGRATS to more of the Blue Star family that placed in their category in the Best Of 2024!

Best Local Radio Show (2nd) - Zan’s Midnight Hour on Kpsa Radio
Best Local Clothing Designer (2nd) - Gabriela Garcia Congrains
Best Art Gallery (3rd) - Contemporary at Blue Star
Best Visual Artist (3rd) - Rigo Ortiz of BLK WHT GRY

Head to sacurrent.com/best-of to view all of the categories and winners!

It’s a gorgeous evening out at Blue Star Arts Complex! Curious about upcoming events at the complex? See bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar! Having an event at the complex coming up? Let us know!

TONIGHT! Looking to continue your Sunday Funday? Come by Girlypop Market’s Brat Summer Market at Brick! Going on from 7pm - 11pm! 💚

TONIGHT is THIRD THURSDAY and here are some more events you can check out this evening around the complex! See you soon!

Flight Gallery - “Nature : Natural Mother : Mirror” a solo exhibition by Andrea Willems (6pm - 9pm)

Brick - Free screening of a Superman DC Fan Film (Doors at 7:30pm, Film at 8pm, Q&A and mingle afterwards until 9:30pm)

Blue Star Brewing Co. - Archaeology on Tap featuring Victoria Pagano [Terracon] - Mission Concepcion and San Antonio Urban Archaeology [principal presentation] (Doors at 6pm, event from 7pm - 8:30pm)

Slab Cinema Art House - “I’d Buy That For A Dollar!” Group Exhibition (7pm - 9pm)

Third Thursday is coming up TOMORROW, July 18th and we have some fun happenings, exhibitions and more for you to check out in The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star that evening! Swing by while you’re at the complex!

Blue Star Arts Collective - Collage Moon - Collage/Poetry Workshop [all materials will be provided] and see incredible beaded tapestries by Nigerian artist, Tunde Odunlade (6pm - 10pm)

Los Auras Studios - “The Florida Atlantic Coast and More Swimming” by Carolina Flores (6pm - 9pm)

Creative Eye - Performance Artist Social & Open Gallery [other artists, makers, creatives & the public are also welcome to attend] (6pm - 10pm)

Rosemary’s Las Meninas - Her Mockingbirds In My Kitchen by Angelica Mayorga & Celebrating the Flag in Oils and Cloth by Carolina Flores (6pm - 9pm)

Not For You Gallery - The 2nd Annual Sh*t Show - Closing Reception (7pm - 10pm)

Carbon Bloom - “My Body Is Not My Body” - A Solo Exhibition by Jesselyn Gordon - Closing Reception (7pm - 9pm)

Later in the evening after our events, tune into Kpsa Radio at 11:59pm for the newest episode of Zan’s Midnight Hour!

Plus, you can check out any of our other studios and galleries upstairs that may have special Third Thursday hours!

Spicy tuna tacos, volcano rolls, sashimi and so much more at Sukeban! Their Happy Hour is every Tuesday - Thursday from 3pm - 6pm with specials on certain rolls, appetizers & drinks! 🍣🥂

TONIGHT! Swing by Blue Monday at Brick! A poets open mic night featuring Los Chromies Band! Every Monday from 6pm - 10pm! 💙🎙️

Pop into Divine Sunshine Collective today and visit Leah while you discover all the vintage threads, trinkets, handmade treasures and local art they have in store! She’ll be there til 5pm today! 💖

Come by Joe Blues this weekend and unwind with a craft brew, margarita, shot or cocktail and enjoy some tunes on their patio. 🍻🎶

Come by and shop Augustine this weekend! Make sure to give them a follow to stay up to date on special hours, sales and new items in store! ✨