Starting this Sunday, Hopscotch guests can enjoy Salsa Sundays. Photo: Hopscotch, used with permission.
San Antonio’s popular immersive art gallery and lounge, Hopscotch, is bringing back Salsa Sundays just in time for fall. Every Sunday starting September 26, guests can visit Hopscotch to hear various live music acts. Latin Jazz artist Jose Amador will play at Hopscotch every other Sunday with his band NATIAO starting this weekend from 2p.m. to 5p.m. On alternating Sundays, guests will be able to hear live music from other groups and DJs. To stay up-to-date on the performance schedule, visitors can visit Hopscotch’s Instagram or new events page on their website. No cover or tickets needed. (Hopscotch, 2021)
El Remedio food truck will set up shop at Hopscotch – Starting in October, the popular local food truck El Remedio will be parked at Hopscotch’s patio from Thursdays through Sundays during Hopscotch’s regular hours. Guests can stop by the lounge and patio to grab a cocktail from the bar and try out some of El Remedio’s Instagram-worthy grub, like their Birria Tacos, Birria Ramen, Ceviche, and more. The truck, which has more than 55,000 Instagram followers, has quickly become a staple in the San Antonio food truck scene.
Southtown Vinyl Saturdays – DJ Freeverse / Southtown Vinyl will have a residency at Hopscotch and will spin every Saturday night in the lounge from 7p.m. to 10p.m. DJ Freeverse will also host a pop up shop each week with a small selection of unique vinyl for sale during his sets. There is no cover to attend.
Travis Park Plaza 711 Navarro, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78205
Salsa Sundays start this Sunday, September 26 and continue every week indefinitely from 2p.m. to 5p.m. El Remedio to start service at Hopscotch sometime in October and be open until sell out during
Hopscotch’s operating hours, which are as follows: Thursday, Friday & Sunday: Noon – 10p.m. Saturday: 11a.m. – 11p.m.
Southtown Vinyl Saturdays start this Saturday, September 25 and continue indefinitely from 7p.m. to 10p.m.
PARKING: Three-hour validated parking is discounted to $4 for all Hopscotch guests who park in the Travis Park Plaza Garage, which is adjacent to Hopscotch.
Hopscotch is an immersive and experiential brand that brings together artists in collaborative environments to create distinctive shared experiences. Co-founded by entrepreneurs Nicole Jensen and Hunter Inman, Hopscotch provides distinct experiences through the curation of local-centric, immersive, and experiential art. Hopscotch creates platforms for local, national and international artists to experiment with a wide spectrum of mediums and technology. Hopscotch’s aim is to elicit a sense of joy and wonder in the curated spaces, where guests may explore beyond their day to day reality. Hopscotch strongly believes in cultivating lasting relationships and cooperation with artists and their local communities. #LetsHopscotch
Bakery Lorraine’s Tobacco Bourbon Macarons. Photo: Halee Holland, used with permission.
With Father’s Day right around the corner, local businesses have special offerings and specials for the big holiday. (Twang, Bakery Lorraine, The Jerk Shack, Hopscotch, EVO Entertainment, La Panaderia, Peeler Farms Wagyu, Lone Star Beer, San Antonio Museum of Art, 2021)
Twang Twang, the San Antonio based makers of seasonings, beer salts, cocktail mixes and more, is making Father’s Day gifting easy with the creation of its Father’s Day Buckets. The package includes: o Beer Salt Bucket o Beer Salt Bandana o Beer Salt Hat o 2 Beer Salt Pint Glasses o 2 Camo Holster Koozies o 1 Pickle Beer Salt Bottle o 1 Lemon-Lime Beer Salt Bottle o 1 Lime Beer Salt Bottle
The Father’s Day bucket will retail for $29.99 online on Twang’s site while supplies last. Orders over $40 are eligible for free shipping. This is a limited quantity item.
Bakery Lorraine In honor of Father’s Day, Bakery Lorraine will offer Tobacco Bourbon Macarons available only on Saturday, June 19 and Sunday, June 20 at all Bakery Lorraine locations. The Tobacco Bourbon Macaron is made with steeped loose leaf tobacco from Club Humidor that enhances the tobacco flavor. The limited time macarons are available at all Bakery Lorraine locations in Austin and San Antonio. The macarons sell individually for $2.65, in a six pack for $13, or a 12 pack for $26.
The Jerk Shack The Jerk Shack’s family packs are designed to feed groups of six, making them the perfect option for a Father’s Day gathering. Guests can order Jerk Ribs, Jerk Tacos, and Jerk Chicken with shareable sides to feed the group. Orders can be placed prior to Father’s Day as the Jerk Shack will be closed for the holiday. Jerk Ribs with four sharable sides ($55), Jerk Tacos with two sharable sides ($45), Jerk Chicken with three sharable sides ($45)
Hopscotch In celebration of Father’s Day (June 20), Hopscotch is recognizing dads for all their hard work. Dads can use the code PARENTSROCK at checkout to receive 20% off their ticket order for the gallery every Sunday in June. Dads can also enjoy live music from Brass Tacs, complimentary Pop Rocks candy and drink specials on June 20. The 20% off tickets offer is valid on Sundays in June of 2021 only.
EVO Entertainment In honor of Father’s Day on June 20, 2021, EVO will offer 25% off pitchers of beer at EVO’s Schertz, Kyle, and Springtown locations, as well as 25% off bowling games; discount is valid through in-store and online purchase. Offer is valid on Father’s Day only.
La Panadería With a recently opened third location in La Cantera Heights, La Panaderia is serving up brunch all over San Antonio this Father’s Day. Treat dad to a delicious brunch and try one of the quirky new croissants – “The Elvis” made with peanut butter whipped cream, bananas and bacon. The new La Cantera Heights location also serves up boozy coffee and mimosa kits!
Peeler Farms Wagyu Peeler Farms Wagyu offers the finest in local, ethical and delectable Wagyu cuts that are both tender and flavorful. Load dad up with greatest meats for his grill this Father’s Day.
Lone Star Beer: High Desert Days For beer-loving dads, Lone Star Brewing just released the latest in its culture series, High Desert Days. The new beer is meant to celebrate and embody the spirit and taste of Texas’ Big Bend region and is a smooth, wheat-style beer with an ABV of 4.6% brewed in the Hill Country of Austin with the finest ingredients Texas has to offer. The beer is brewed with white wheat and Pilsen malt and then finished with hibiscus and agave nectar. High Desert Days has a unique-to-Texas flavor that provides a crisp and refreshing taste with sweet honey-like notes from the agave and tart, herbal, almost cranberry-like flavor from the hibiscus. Grab a six-pack or two this year by using Lone Star’s beer finder tool on its website.
San Antonio Museum of Art This Father’s Day, treat dad to an annual membership to the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA). Featuring latest exhibitions such as Movie Metal and America’s Impressionism, there is something for every art lover to enjoy.
New cocktails at the Hopscotch Lounge: the Fiesta Frozen and the Pride Paloma. Photo: Hopscotch, used with permission.
Hopscotch, the new immersive art gallery in downtown San Antonio, is excited to announce a variety of programming, specials, and more for the month of June including new drinks and events for a cause. The gallery will also be opening its interactive LED ball pit for guests to enjoy later this month. See below for more information on what to expect from Hopscotch in June. (Hopscotch, 2021)
Hopscotch’s June 2021 offerings include:
New Cocktails at the Hopscotch Lounge In celebration of Fiesta’s return to San Antonio and Pride Month, Hopscotch is introducing two new cocktails to its bar menu during the month of June. The Fiesta Frozen, Hopscotch’s take on the beloved Mangonada, will be available for guests to enjoy while they partake in the festivities, while the Pride Paloma, with a rainbow gummy bear garnish, celebrates Pride Month. Portions of the proceeds for both specialty cocktails will be donated to Pride Center San Antonio. Both cocktails retail for $12.
Hopscotch Live Sundays – Live Music on the Patio every Sunday Guests can visit Hopscotch to hear various live music acts each weekend such as the musical stylings of Jose Amador, Denise Ramirez, Brass Tacs, and more. Visitors to Hopscotch can listen to Latin Jazz and other local favorites on the Hopscotch patio while sipping on a cocktail and enjoying food from the Backwoods BBQ & Tacos food truck and fan favorite ChipKabobs. There is no cover charge to attend. Jose will be performing at Hopscotch on the following dates: • Sunday, June 13, 2021- Jose Amador & TERRA NOVA • Sunday, June 20, 2021 – Brass Tacs Father’s Day Set • Sunday, June 27th, 2021 – Denise Ramirez Pride Set
Movies by Moonlight in Travis Park – Tuesday, June 15 Pre-Movie Happy Hour at Hopscotch from 5p.m. to 9p.m. After a COVID hiatus last year, Movies by Moonlight return to Travis Park. These free family-friendly films screen every Tuesday in June and July. Downtown Tuesday parking is free in COSA facilities (parking map) and food trucks will be onsite. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets.
Hopscotch is teaming up with Tito’s Handmade Vodka to provide a lively happy hour atmosphere in the Hopscotch Lounge for guests before they watch their favorite movies. Guests can be on the lookout for fun spiked and nonalcoholic drink specials, sno-cones, popcorn, live music, and more.
June: 15 – The Sandlot 22 – Onward 29 – SING (Sing Along)
July: 6 – Aquaman 13 – The Goonies 20 – Raya and the Last Dragon 27 – Moana (Sing Along)
The Future is Freedom – Thursday, June 17 at 6:30p.m. Black Freedom Factory is hosting a Juneteenth celebration at Hopscotch that recognizes the organizations that help build avenues toward freedom. The event will feature food and drinks from Tony G’s Soul Food Restaurant and Chef Robbie Rodgers, as well as live music and more. All proceeds from the event will help fund The Texas Heat Wave Project & Corazon San Antonio.
Ball Pit Opening – Friday, June 18 Hopscotch will officially open its crowd-favorite LED ball pit starting Friday, June 18. Guests to the gallery can embrace their inner child by wading through the giant ball pit while enjoying the constantly changing colors. The ball pit is one of a few installations that were a part of the original Hopscotch popup in Austin in 2019.
Parents Rock! – Sundays in June 2021 In celebration of Father’s Day (June 20), Hopscotch is recognizing parents for all their hard work. Dads and moms can use the code PARENTSROCK at checkout to receive 20% off their ticket order for the gallery every Sunday in June. Parents can also enjoy live music from Brass Tacs, complimentary Pop Rocks candy and drink specials on June 20. The 20% off tickets offer is valid on Sundays in June of 2021 only.
Saint City Supper Club – Awkward Prom 2 – Thursday, June 24 at 7p.m. Hopscotch is partnering with Saint City Supper Club to host Awkward Prom 2 at the gallery, which will feature dancing, drinks, and food from Chef Mark Garcia. The event is an opportunity to relive prom as an adult while benefiting the Saint City Culinary Foundation, an organization that provides support to people working in the culinary industry. Tickets to the event are $50 per person and can be purchased here.
Third Eye Awakening – Every 4th Saturday in May – August at 8:30a.m. Guests are invited to make their way down the Hopscotch rabbit hole and unroll their mat in a consciously curated yoga and art experience designed to awaken the mind and body while inspiring the soul with the immersive masterpieces at the gallery. Inspired by the mural Conscious by local artist Los Otros, the yoga class led by Mobile Om will interweave breath, mindful movement, and meditation into a holistic experience aimed to unlock guests’ connections to their third eye consciousness, the home of their intuition and imagination. After a blissful savasana, guests can awaken their taste buds with a refreshing Rabbit Hole Rita to sip while they enjoy exclusive access to browse the Hopscotch gallery. Mobile Om Yoga will set up at Hopscotch every fourth Saturday over the summer. The yoga sessions begin at 8:30a.m. and space is limited. Guests are required to bring their own mats. Dates for Third Eye Awakening include: • Saturday, June 26, 2021 – Pride Edition • Saturday, July 24, 2021 • Saturday, August 28, 2021
Tickets for Third Eye Awakening are $45 and are available online.
Hopscotch is an immersive and experiential brand that brings together artists in collaborative environments to create distinctive shared experiences. Co-founded by entrepreneurs Nicole Jensen and Hunter Inman, Hopscotch provides distinct experiences through the curation of local-centric, immersive, and experiential art. Hopscotch creates platforms for local, national, and international artists to experiment with a wide spectrum of mediums and technology. Hopscotch’s aim is to elicit a sense of joy and wonder in the curated spaces, where guests may explore beyond their day to day reality. Hopscotch strongly believes in cultivating lasting relationships and a synergy with artists and their communities.
Hopscotch welcomes the month of May with a variety of new programming including live music, yoga, Mother’s Day specials, and more. Photo: Hopscotch, used with permission.
Hopscotch, the new immersive art gallery in downtown San Antonio, is excited to announce a variety of programming, specials, and more for the month of May. (Hopscotch, 2021)
Hopscotch is an immersive and experiential brand that brings together artists in collaborative environments to create distinctive shared experiences. Co-founded by entrepreneurs Nicole Jensen and Hunter Inman, Hopscotch provides distinct experiences through the curation of local-centric, immersive, and experiential art. Hopscotch creates platforms for local, national and international artists to experiment with a wide spectrum of mediums and technology. Hopscotch’s aim is to elicit a sense of joy and wonder in the curated spaces, where guests may explore beyond their day to day reality. Hopscotch strongly believes in cultivating lasting relationships and a synergy with artists and their local communities.
Hopscotch’s May 2021 offerings include:
Expanded Hours – Starting May 7, 2021. Just in time for the summer months, Hopscotch will begin staying open longer for visitors to enjoy. The new hours are as follows: • Friday: 11a.m. – Midnight • Saturday: 11a.m. – Midnight • Sunday: 11a.m. – 7p.m. Guests can purchase their tickets online.
New Seasonal Cocktails Along with their expanded hours, visitors to Hopscotch can find new cocktails for the season, like the crowd favorite Sangrita Swirl which combines the new Secret Sangria and Hopscotch’s frozen Rabbit Hole Rita, perfect for spring and summer days on the patio.
Backwoods BBQ & Tacos + ChipKabobs Residency at Hopscotch every weekend in May Backwoods BBQ & Tacos, a food truck and DJ booth combined, will be stationed at Hopscotch every Friday through Sunday on the patio. The truck will offer items like brisket grilled cheese sandwiches, chopped BBQ sandwiches, mini tacos, and quesadillas. ChipKabobs will also be available every Friday and Saturday from noon to 5p.m.
Hopscotch Live featuring Sunday Salsa – Select Sundays from 2p.m. – 5p.m. Guests can now visit Hopscotch to hear various live music acts each weekend such as the musical stylings of Jose Amador. Visitors to Hopscotch are encouraged to stop by the gallery to listen to Latin Jazz and Salsa favorites on the Hopscotch patio while sipping on a cocktail and enjoying food from the Backwoods BBQ & Tacos food truck. There is no cover charge to attend. Jose will be performing at Hopscotch on the following dates: • Sunday, May 2, 2021 • Sunday, May 16, 2021 • Sunday, May 30, 2021 • Sunday, June 13, 2021 • Sunday, June 27, 2021
Parents Rock! – Sundays in May and June 2021 In celebration of Mother’s Day (May 9) and Father’s Day (June 20), Hopscotch is recognizing parents for all their hard work. Moms and Dads can use the code PARENTSROCK at checkout to receive 20% off their ticket order for the gallery every Sunday in May and June. Moms and Dads can also enjoy live music from Brass Tacs, complimentary Pop Rocks candy, and drink specials on May 9 and June 20. The 20% off tickets offer is valid on Sundays in May and June of 2021 only.
#OnlyinSA Mural Launch Weekend – Friday, May 14 – Sunday, May 16, 2021 In connection with Centro San Antonio,Wide Awake Creative, and the San Antonio Parks Foundation, Hopscotch will be celebrating the launch of a new mural in Travis Park on Friday, May 14. Hopscotch will offer drink specials, music, and more during the launch weekend, which will be free to the public (please note: the launch at Travis Park and in the Hopscotch lounge and patio is free but guests must still pay for tickets to experience Hopscotch).
Third Eye Awakening – Every 4th Saturday in May – August at 9:30a.m. Guests are invited to unroll their mat in a consciously curated yoga and art experience designed to awaken the mind and body while inspiring the soul with the immersive masterpieces at the gallery. Inspired by the mural Conscious by local artist Los Otros, the yoga class led by Mobile Om will interweave breath, mindful movement, and meditation into a holistic experience aimed to unlock guests’ connections to their third eye consciousness, the home of their intuition and imagination. After a blissful savasana, guests can awaken their taste buds with a refreshing Rabbit Hole Rita to sip while they enjoy exclusive access to browse the Hopscotch gallery. Mobile Om Yoga will set up at Hopscotch every fourth Saturday over the summer. The yoga sessions begin at 9:30a.m. and space is limited. Guests are required to bring their own mats. Dates for Third Eye Awakening include: • Saturday, May 22, 2021 • Saturday, June 26, 2021 • Saturday, July 24, 2021 • Saturday, August 28, 2021
Tickets for Third Eye Awakening are $45 and can be purchased online.
Love, Tito’s – Charity Event benefiting San Antonio Pets Alive – Friday, May 28, 2021 Hopscotch is Partnering with Tito’s Vodka to announce a monthly partnership that will benefit local nonprofit organizations. Their inaugural event, Bark on the Park will benefit San Antonio Pets Alive. The event will feature live music, give back opportunities, swag, and cocktails from Tito’s including Hair of the Dog (a Bloody Mary) and Tito’s Greyhound, a grapefruit and vodka concoction. Guests are invited to kick off Memorial Day weekend with their pups on Hopscotch’s patio at the Bark on the Park event and learn more about volunteer and adoption opportunities.
The Flower Box from Bakery Lorraine and The Vintage Bouquet. Photo: Bakery Lorraine, used with permission.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and local businesses in San Antonio are offering a variety of ways to help celebrate moms. Dazzle her with delicious desserts or spoil her with breakfast in bed with a savory quiche from Bakery Lorraine or new croissant creation from La Panaderia. Let Mom explore her creative side while she wanders through the mesmerizing art installations at Hopscotch (20% off the regular ticket price for parents) and the shop at the San Antonio Museum of Art. Below are a few more gift ideas that any mother would be thrilled to get on her special day. (Bakery Lorraine, EVO Entertainment, San Antonio Museum of Art, La Panaderia, Hopscotch, Boiler House, Botika, Feliz Modern POP, Hiatus Spa + Retreat, Niche at Pearl, Ten Thousand Villages, 2021)
Bakery Lorraine This Mother’s Day, Bakery Lorraine will offer several specials that are sure to please moms. From flower boxes to fruit tarts, Bakery Lorraine and their partner, The Vintage Bouquet, are sure to have the perfect gift for Mom.
The Flower Box includes an assortment of six Parisian macarons that include raspberry, pistachio, and Almond Joy flavors ($35) and is decorated with fresh flowers. The Petite Bouquet is a fresh bouquet of flowers and includes twelve macarons, including raspberry, pistachio, blueberry violet, and Almond Joy flavors ($60). There are no substitutions for either of these packages.
Treat mom to a special breakfast in bed with Bakery Lorraine’s savory quiches. Quiche options include the traditional Quiche Lorraine filled with bacon, gruyere, and caramelized onions and the Veggie Quiche which includes leeks, Swiss chard, and gruyere. The large quiche is available for $40, serves up to eight people and is packed cold for reheating at home.
For moms with a sweet tooth, shoppers can gift Bakery Lorraine’s fresh fruit tart. This delicious fruit tart is filled with a creamy vanilla mascarpone and topped with fresh fruit. Fruit varies based on season and availability. The large fruit tart is available for $26.
Please note that the flower boxes and bouquet packages are limited and are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Pre-orders will start now and orders can be placed online or in-person. The last day to place an order will be Wednesday, May 5, by 12p.m. Order pickups will be available Saturday, May 8 or Sunday, May 9 between 9a.m. and 5p.m. at all locations.
EVO Entertainment EVO is hosting the ultimate Mother’s Day Brunch with special screenings of none other than “Mamma Mia!” so grab your fellow Dancing Queens and a feather boa for this one. The special brunch menu includes a refreshing sangria with Deep Eddy Grapefruit Vodka, mimosas, Bloody Marys, pulled pork hash, chicken and waffles, and more. Tickets for this event are available at Schertz, Springtown, Kyle, and Belterra locations and can be purchased online.
San Antonio Museum of Art Spend the day exploring the vast collection of the San Antonio Museum of Art or purchase a membership so she can enjoy the Museum’s offerings year-round, and spoil her with a trip to the shop, because The San Antonio Museum of Art Shop has a curated list of unique and local gifts sure to impress. Shop the full collection online.
La Panadería Breakfast in bed is nice, but brunch at La Panaderia is nicer. With a recently opened third location in La Cantera Heights, La Panaderia is serving up brunch all over the Alamo City. Treat mom to a delicious brunch and try one of the quirky new croissants – “The Elvis” made with peanut butter whipped cream, bananas, and bacon. Brunch to-go is also an option, complete with a mimosa kit so mom does not miss out on the fun. Do not forget a bag of pan dulce for the road.
Hopscotch Show Mom how much she rocks at Hopscotch. On Sunday May 9 and Sunday June 20, the immersive interactive art exhibit will offer 20% off gallery tickets for parents. Hopscotch will also feature live music from SA Brass Tacs, drink specials, and complimentary Pop Rocks.
Boiler House On Sunday, May 9, Boiler House will offer a special chef-curated brunch menu from 10a.m. to 4p.m. Menu offerings are available online and on Boiler House’s social media pages. Menu prices range from $15 to $30 for an entrée.
Botika Treat Mom to a much-needed glass of bubbly. Botika at Pearl will offer one free glass of champagne for all mothers. Reservations are highly encouraged and menu prices range between $15-$45. Botika serves inventive takes on traditional dishes from across Asia and Latin America.
Feliz Modern POP Feliz Modern POP will offer Mom 15% off one item. Surprise Mom with a one-of-a-kind gift and enjoy the 15% percent off as well. Shop online or in-store.
Hiatus Spa + Retreat Upgrade Mom’s operating system with The Mom 2.0 – two hours of well-deserved me-time. This spa package includes The Comeback Massage and The One & Only Pedicure. Treat Mom to some much-needed rest and relaxation. The Mom 2.0 is available for $165 (typically a $190 value). Book online now.
Niche at Pearl Join designer Nilgun Derman at Niche for a special mother-daughter maker session. Learn how to make kokedama, a unique Japanese planting technique that uses moss and twine to create sculptural plant art. The maker event is free and will be held at Niche at Pearl on Saturday, May 8 from 1p.m. to p.m. See full event details available online.
Ten Thousand Villages Feel good about that Mother’s day purchase by shopping at Ten Thousand Villages. Ten Thousand Villages at Pearl offers ethically-sourced global gifts and handcrafted products from more than 120 artisan groups in more than 35 countries. This Mother’s Day they are offering 205 on any purchase of $50 or more.
Hopscotch announces a pop-up restaurant incubator series to benefit the San Antonio Food & Wine Alliance. Photo: Hopscotch, used with permission.
Hopscotch, a uniquely curated immersive art experience created by entrepreneurs Nicole Jensen and Hunter Inman, is excited to announce a new restaurant incubator series, Hop-Up. Hopscotch is currently soliciting proposals for unique pop-up food concepts to be included in its inaugural Hop-Up series benefiting the San Antonio Food & Wine Alliance (SAFWA). (Hopscotch, 2021)
Hop-Up will be an excellent opportunity for local up-and-coming food concepts to test out a longer service format, as well as an opportunity for out of market concepts to gauge San Antonio for a potential long-term restaurant. Each selected concept will operate during a two-month residency at Hopscotch, providing food service during Hopscotch’s regular business hours and any special events, they will also be able to operate independent of Hopscotch on days the gallery is closed. The monthly rent will be a total of just $1,000, which includes water and electricity, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting SAFWA. Concepts will rotate every two months, with new concepts being announced via social media, newsletter and more.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Hopscotch on the Hop-Up Series,” said Mariam Parker, Executive Director of the San Antonio Food & Wine Alliance. “We can’t wait to highlight the diversity, passion, and brilliance of San Antonio cuisine.”
All chosen concepts will operate on the open-air Hopscotch patio, located in downtown San Antonio across from Travis Park and the St. Anthony Hotel. Hopscotch is located at 711 Navarro St Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78205. Concepts can operate out of a food truck, food trailer, or pop-up tent. Proposals are being accepted starting now until May 7 via San Antonio Food & Wine Alliance’s.
During the era of COVID-19, Hopscotch will be taking enhanced precautions to make sure the experience is safe for both staff and guests.
“Hopscotch strongly believes in cultivating lasting relationships and synergy with the local creative community — we feel that food and beverage is an important part of a holistic immersive experience. We like to include a multitude of contrasting styles and mediums in our art gallery, and we would like the same for our Hop-Up Series, showcasing an array of different flavors and unique concepts. We’re excited to support and partner with the San Antonio Food and Wine Alliance.” – Nicole Jensen, Co-Founder of Hopscotch.
Hopscotch is an immersive and experiential brand that brings together artists in collaborative environments to create distinctive shared experiences. Co-founded by entrepreneurs Nicole Jensen and Hunter Inman, Hopscotch provides distinct experiences through the curation of local-centric, immersive, and experiential art. Hopscotch creates platforms for local, national and international artists to experiment with a wide spectrum of mediums and technology. Hopscotch’s aim is to elicit a sense of joy and wonder in the curated spaces, where guests may explore beyond their day to day reality. Hopscotch strongly believes in cultivating lasting relationships and a synergy with artists and the local communities they are in.
Under the Texas Food & Wine Alliance umbrella, the San Antonio Food & Wine Alliance is dedicated to fostering awareness, support, and innovation in South Texas culinary communities through grants, educational programming, and events. Guided by an all-volunteer board of directors and committees made up of culinary- and- community-minded professionals, the Alliance’s work ensures a strong local food system and promotes the next generation of culinary businesses and nonprofits throughout South Texas.
Hopscotch lounge. Photo: Hopscotch, used with permission.
Hopscotch, the uniquely curated immersive art experience that opened earlier this year in downtown San Antonio, is preparing for the holidays with decorations, giveaways, new festive cocktails, a holiday brunch and more. From November 27, 2020 through January 3, 2021, guests are invited to make Hopscotch a part of their holiday festivities this season. (Hopscotch, 2020)
Hopscotch Holidays will feature unique trees, including a white 12-foot tree, four seven-foot rainbow trees and two seven-foot zebra trees. There will also be plenty of holiday photo opportunities throughout the space.
The gallery’s food and beverage program is getting into the holiday spirit with festive cocktails that guests can sip as they stroll through the installations. Hopscotch’s seasonal cocktails that will be available from December 4th through January 3, 2021 include: Velveteen Rabbit (Hot) – Mexican Hot Chocolate – Hot Chocolate, Cinnamon and Jalapeno Infused Espolon Tequila; Mistletoe Marg – Desert Door Sotol, Lime Juice and Agave with a Floater of Pom and a Pomegranate or Cranberry Garnish; Sweater Vest – Chai and Orange Infused Treaty Oak Old Fashioned Cocktail and Año Nuevo – Deep Eddy Vodka, Simple Syrup and Prosecco with Cranberry Garnish.
Hopscotch will also host its second 2020 Hangover Brunch on Sunday, December 13. Guests are invited to say goodbye to the present year and usher in 2021 with specials from Smack’s Chicken Shack and music from vinyl DJ Aaron Peña. Hopscotch is closing out 2020 in the giving spirit and will offer 21 days of giveaways on its Instagram starting December 4, 2020 and ending January 1, 2021. The 21 items will be announced daily, and winners will be selected starting December 11, 2020.
Guests who want to do some holiday shopping can pick up a unique item at the gift shop and support local artists by purchasing items like one-of-a-kind Justin Parr glasses, Amada Miller sculptures and earrings, books and prints from Eva Marengo and Matt Tumlinson. Shoppers can also purchase a custom postcard from Gary Sweeney to send to friends and family this year. Proceeds from the sale of each postcard will benefit the San Antonio Food Bank. Hopscotch also has a range of other gifts and merchandise available for purchase, including gift cards to experience the gallery. Shoppers can visit the gift shop without purchasing admission into Hopscotch.
Hopscotch offers three-hour complimentary parking in the Travis Park Plaza Garage, making it an ideal starting point for guests to visit downtown San Antonio this holiday season. The Christmas tree in Travis Park is located directly across the street from Hopscotch and the San Antonio River Walk is only a few blocks away.
During the era of COVID-19, Hopscotch will be taking precautions to make sure the experience is safe for both staff and guests—including state of the art automated air decontamination systems, limited touch points, mandatory masks and temperature checks for guests and employees, HEPA HVAC filters, professional deep cleans, hand sanitizer stations throughout, limited venue hours and strict capacity limits.
Hopscotch brings together artists in collaborative environments to create distinctive shared experiences. Co-founded by entrepreneurs Nicole Jensen and Hunter Inman, Hopscotch provides distinct experiences through the curation of local-centric, immersive, and experiential art. Hopscotch creates platforms for local, national and international artists to experiment with a wide spectrum of mediums and technology. Hopscotch’s aim is to elicit a sense of joy and wonder in the curated spaces, where guests may explore beyond their day to day reality. Hopscotch strongly believes in cultivating lasting relationships and a synergy with artists and the local communities they are in.
“It goes without saying that this has been a difficult year for most, so we wanted to offer an opportunity to bring joy to our guests and show our appreciation for our fans who have helped make Hopscotch a success. There is so much to see and do in Downtown San Antonio during the holiday season, and we are happy to add to that experience in our own safe way.” – Nicole Jensen, Hopscotch co-founder.
Hopscotch is now accepting submissions through August 15. Photo: Hopscotch, used with permission.
Hopscotch, a new and uniquely curated immersive art experience created by Texas entrepreneurs Nicole Jensen and Hunter Inman, recently announced its permanent home of San Antonio, TX at the Travis Park Plaza Building, opening late 2019. Hopscotch has just released its Request for Proposals (RFP) for artists and is now accepting submissions through August 15, 2019. (Hopscotch, 2019)
Criteria for the RFP includes preference for immersive works which utilize multimedia, visual and sound elements. Suggested approaches include, light art installations, projection mapping, experimental architecture, surreal environments and more. Themes of inclusivity, social commentary and ‘art that leaves a lasting impression on visitors beyond their Instagram feed’ are encouraged. The budget range for most accepted proposals is between $5,000 to $20,000.
All interested artists may submit a proposal to showcase their creative works to proposal@letshopscotch.com. Written proposals should be in PDF format; video and sound clips that further illustrate the concept will be accepted. The deadline for submissions is August 15, 2019. Full RFP, as well as guidelines to submit, is available online.
Hopscotch will be located at Travis Park Plaza at 213 East Travis Street on the corner of Travis and Navarro Streets, near The St. Anthony Hotel. The Hopscotch gallery and event space will be over 18,000 square feet. The two-story space will be comprised of individual gallery rooms. Each artist or collective of artists, selected to create an installation, will work within their independent room. Hopscotch aims to showcase works from a number of talented local, national and international artists.
Jensen and Inman are also currently hiring for several full-time positions including a number of creative and design roles. For hiring opportunities, please email join@letshopscotch.com.
“We are excited to have a permanent home in downtown San Antonio and are grateful to have the opportunity to work with so many talented artists. Community is very important to us and we are eager to become a valued participant of this one.” Nicole Jensen, co-founder.
Co-founded in 2018 by Austin entrepreneurs Nicole Jensen and Hunter Inman, Hopscotch provides distinct experiences through the curation of local-centric, immersive and experiential art. Recently, Hopscotch presented an exhibition in Austin, TX that featured 13 distinctive installations and showcased works from a variety of local Austin artists as well as a selection of national and international artists. Following the limited run exhibition, Hopscotch announced their move to a permanent gallery and event space in downtown San Antonio. This space will rotate similar interactive and immersive exhibitions beginning in late 2019/early 2020. These exhibitions will feature different Central Texas based artists as well as a selection of national and international artists.
Infinity Boxes by Matt Elson. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
In art news: Hopscotch, a new, uniquely curated immersive art experience created by local entrepreneurs Nicole Jensen and Hunter Inman, is debuting in Austin this week as an interactive pop-up located at 6100 Airport Blvd. From February 14 through March 31, Hopscotch: Light and Sound will feature 13 distinctive installations and showcase works from a variety of local Austin artists, as well as a selection of national and international artists. (Hopscotch, 2019)
Each room in the 10,000 square foot space contains a different exhibit with colorful design elements from LED lights to live videos and music. Hopscotch is constructed by various artists, the majority of which are Austin-based. Every art activation within the project requires participation from guests and Hopscotch: Light and Sound invites guests to explore the surreal surroundings in a playful manner.
Interactive experiences range from controlling the clouds and weather via balloons to painting with light through an infrared brush by hand. Olya, presented by the only international artist, invites viewers into an immersive space of complicated multidimensional structures and light. Infinity Boxes by Matt Elson uses color, lights, and mirrors to construct beautiful boxes that draw viewers in; it’s an optical illusion project that asks visitors to take a closer look at human perception and social interaction, much like the public’s relationship to social media.
Hours of operation for Hopscotch are 4p.m. to 11p.m. on Fridays, 1p.m. to 11p.m. on Saturdays and 1p.m. to 8p.m. on Sundays. Additional hours and dates will be added. Tickets are $23 for ages 13 and up, $15 for children ages 4 to 12 and children 3 and under are free. Hopscotch is 18 and up after 7p.m. For this exhibit, Hopscotch has collaborated with local artists, collaboratives, non-profits and creative brands like Deep Eddy Vodka and neighboring Brewtorium. Hopscotch Austin will also have a bar on site and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase from Deep Eddy Vodka.
Proceeds from the Light & Sound exhibit will be donated to a local art focused non-profit. Following the limited Austin pop-up series, Hopscotch will be opening in downtown San Antonio for a permanent, new exhibition in late summer 2019 and is set to feature different San Antonio-based artists. More details will be announced at a later date.
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