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BLUE STAR ARTS COMPLEX

Home to San Antonio’s longest-running contemporary art space, the complex also features a varied collection of arts venues, shops, and studios with ample opportunity to quench your hunger and thirst.      >>>

Upcoming Complex-Wide Events

  • Milagritos by Joao Quiroz (First Thursday)
    Milagritos by Joao Quiroz (First Thursday)
    Thu, Oct 03
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Stop by JojoDancer Photography Studio (213) in The Upstairs Studios for Milagritos by Joao Quiroz.
  • “RETRO • SPEC • TIVE” by Velvet La Vamp (First Thursday)
    “RETRO • SPEC • TIVE” by Velvet La Vamp (First Thursday)
    Thu, Oct 03
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Come by Creative Eye (Studio 201) in The Upstairs Studios for “RETRO • SPEC • TIVE” - An ongoing exhibition by Velvet La Vamp (Karina Garanzuay)
  • Texas Civil Rights Project: Narratives of Change (Embracing Tradition and Inspiring Progress)
    Texas Civil Rights Project: Narratives of Change (Embracing Tradition and Inspiring Progress)
    Thu, Oct 03
    Brick
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Brick , 108 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Brick , 108 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Join Brick at Blue Star for Texas Civil Rights Project: Narratives of Change (Embracing Tradition and Inspiring Progress). A conversation about culture, political involvement and personal stories from individuals fighting for social justice. See more event details below.
  • "Birds In Fall Botany" by Angelica Mayorga (First Thursday)
    "Birds In Fall Botany" by Angelica Mayorga (First Thursday)
    Thu, Oct 03
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Stop by Rosemary's Las Meninas Studio in The Upstairs Studios for Birds In Fall Botany, new works of Texas birds in fall botany by Angelica Mayorga.
  • “Sin Eater” by David M. Alcantar (First Thursday)
    “Sin Eater” by David M. Alcantar (First Thursday)
    Thu, Oct 03
    Flight Gallery
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Flight Gallery, 112R Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Flight Gallery, 112R Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Go by Flight Gallery for “Sin Eater” by David M. Alcantar.
  • “Benito Juarez” by Carolina Flores (First Thursday)
    “Benito Juarez” by Carolina Flores (First Thursday)
    Thu, Oct 03
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Stop by Rosemary's Las Meninas in The Upstairs Studios for “Benito Juarez” - A continuation of a Celebration of Las Fiestas Patrias during Hispanic Heritage Month. Artwork pictured is “Benito Juarez” (Oil/canvas. Vintage painting from the 70s).
  • Curiouser and Curiouser: The Witching Season (First Thursday)
    Curiouser and Curiouser: The Witching Season (First Thursday)
    Thu, Oct 03
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Stop by Blue Star Arts Collective in The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star for Curiouser and Curiouser: The Witching Season with featured artist, Olive Wilkerson-Carter.
  • First Thursday at Blue Star
    First Thursday at Blue Star
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Oct 03
    Blue Star Arts Complex
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Blue Star Arts Complex, 1414 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78210, USA
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Blue Star Arts Complex, 1414 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78210, USA
    Shops and galleries will be open complex-wide.
  • “POSTCARDS FROM ITALY" by Carolina Flores (First Thursday)
    “POSTCARDS FROM ITALY" by Carolina Flores (First Thursday)
    Thu, Oct 03
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Stop by Carolina Flores' space, Los Aura Studios in The Upstairs Studios for POSTCARDS FROM ITALY - Oils and watercolors done during and after trip to Florence and Venice by Carolina Flores. Artwork pictured is “Venice” (Oil/canvas, 2024, 40” x 40”).
  • Beetlejuice Themed Art Show (Preview Night)
    Beetlejuice Themed Art Show (Preview Night)
    Thu, Oct 03
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Join Tethered Studios (formerly Hijole SA), Studio 205 in The Upstairs Studios for A Beetlejuice Themed Art Show.
  • "Hold Me While I'm Naked" Art Exhibition by Donna Kerness (First Thursday)
    "Hold Me While I'm Naked" Art Exhibition by Donna Kerness (First Thursday)
    Thu, Oct 03
    Slab Cinema Art House
    Oct 03, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Slab Cinema Art House, 134 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Oct 03, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Slab Cinema Art House, 134 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Stop by Slab Cinema Art House for "Hold Me While I'm Naked" Art Exhibition by Donna Kerness, Artist and Star of the 1960's Underground Film Era.
  • "some overflow” - An exhibition of collages by Vikky Jones (First Thursday)
    "some overflow” - An exhibition of collages by Vikky Jones (First Thursday)
    Thu, Oct 03
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star
    Oct 03, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Oct 03, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Stop by Un Grito Gallery in The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star for "some overflow” - An exhibition of collages by Vikky Jones. More about the artist and exhibition below.
  • "Fifty-Fifty" by Connie Chapa & Zane Thomas (Soft Opening)
    "Fifty-Fifty" by Connie Chapa & Zane Thomas (Soft Opening)
    Thu, Oct 03
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star
    Oct 03, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Oct 03, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Join Carbon Bloom (Studio 216) in The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star for "Fifty-Fifty", an exhibition by Connie Chapa & Zane Thomas. See show details below.
  • First Thursday Live Music
    First Thursday Live Music
    Thu, Oct 03
    Joe Blue's
    Oct 03, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM CDT
    Joe Blue's, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Oct 03, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM CDT
    Joe Blue's, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Every First Thursday, Joe Blue's will have a live music from 8:30pm - 10:30pm. This month, will be music by The Westside Horns.
  • ED MALCIK Recent Street Photos, New York and Austin (First Friday)
    ED MALCIK Recent Street Photos, New York and Austin (First Friday)
    Fri, Oct 04
    Mockingbird Handprints
    Oct 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    Mockingbird Handprints, 1420 S Alamo St #112a, San Antonio, TX 78210, USA
    Oct 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    Mockingbird Handprints, 1420 S Alamo St #112a, San Antonio, TX 78210, USA
    Stop by Mockingbird Handprints for ED MALCIK's Recent Street Photos, New York and Austin. Extended hours until 9pm. Show runs through Ocotber 14th. See more details below.
  • Current Exhibitions at Contemporary at Blue Star (First Friday)
    Current Exhibitions at Contemporary at Blue Star (First Friday)
    Fri, Oct 04
    Contemporary at Blue Star
    Oct 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Contemporary at Blue Star, 116 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Oct 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Contemporary at Blue Star, 116 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Join Contemporary at Blue Star on First Friday to view all of their current exhibitions on view. For more info see below.
  • The New Bohemian Pop Up Shop (First Friday)
    The New Bohemian Pop Up Shop (First Friday)
    Fri, Oct 04
    Augustine Studio
    Oct 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Augustine Studio, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Oct 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Augustine Studio, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Come by Augustine Studio (Space 106B, right behind Augustine Atelier) for The New Bohemian Pop Up Shop with art, decor, clothing and more.
  • Milagritos by Joao Quiroz (First Friday)
    Milagritos by Joao Quiroz (First Friday)
    Fri, Oct 04
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star
    Oct 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Oct 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
    Stop by JojoDancer Photography Studio (213) in The Upstairs Studios for Milagritos by Joao Quiroz.

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