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. >>>

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Upcoming Complex-Wide Events

“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.
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“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).
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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.
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Multiple Dates
First Thursday at Blue Star
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.
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“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”).
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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.
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"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.
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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.
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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.
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“Sin Eater” by David M. Alcantar (Opening Reception)
Fri, Oct 04
Flight Gallery
Oct 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Flight Gallery, 112R Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
Oct 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Flight Gallery, 112R Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
Go by Flight Gallery for “Sin Eater” by David M. Alcantar.
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First Friday Outdoor Market
Fri, Oct 04
Blue Star Arts Complex
Oct 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Blue Star Arts Complex, 1414 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78210, USA
Oct 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Blue Star Arts Complex, 1414 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78210, USA
Come check out the outdoor vendors during our First Friday Art Walk in the hall between Halcyon/Provisions and Sukeban/Augustine.
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“Benito Juarez” by Carolina Flores (First Friday)
Fri, Oct 04
The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star
Oct 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 11:59 PM
The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
Oct 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 11:59 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).
Learn more

Curiouser and Curiouser: The Witching Season (First Friday)
Fri, Oct 04
The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star
Oct 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
Oct 04, 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.
Learn more

Multiple Dates
First Friday Art Walk
Fri, Oct 04
Blue Star Arts Complex
Oct 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Blue Star Arts Complex, 1414 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78210, USA
Oct 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Blue Star Arts Complex, 1414 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78210, USA
First Friday is San Antonio’s longest-running monthly art event. Studios and galleries are open complex-wide, along with art vendors and live music.
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“POSTCARDS FROM ITALY" by Carolina Flores (First Friday)
Fri, Oct 04
The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star
Oct 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 11:59 PM
The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
Oct 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 11:59 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”).
Learn more

"Fifty-Fifty" by Connie Chapa & Zane Thomas (First Friday Opening)
Fri, Oct 04
The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star
Oct 04, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
Oct 04, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 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.
Learn more

Beetlejuice Themed Art Show (First Friday)
Fri, Oct 04
The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star
Oct 04, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star, 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
Oct 04, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 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.
Learn more

Live Music by Josh Baca & the Hot Tamales (First Friday)
Fri, Oct 04
Blue Star Brewing Co.
Oct 04, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Blue Star Brewing Co. , 1414 S Alamo St #105, San Antonio, TX 78210, USA
Oct 04, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Blue Star Brewing Co. , 1414 S Alamo St #105, San Antonio, TX 78210, USA
Come by Blue Star Brewing Co. This is a rare opportunity to witness the incredible versatility and passion of Grammy-nominated accordion king, Josh Baca & the Hot Tamales.
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