Blue Star Arts Complex

Blue Star Arts Complex The anchor of San Antonio art.

A Southtown destination located in the historic King William district, purposefully curated with places for you to live, eat, & create.

Come see us in The Upstairs Studios TONIGHT & for First Friday tomorrow! Enjoy new art exhibitions, live performances an...
06/04/2026

Come see us in The Upstairs Studios TONIGHT & for First Friday tomorrow! Enjoy new art exhibitions, live performances and more! We’ll see you then!

Modern Eclipse Gallery - "Neon Apocalypse" - Collective Exhibition (Tonight, 6pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm)

The Blue Art Gallery - Conchas - Collective Exhibition (Tonight & First Friday, 6pm - 11pm)

Velvet La Vamp Studios - Solo Exhibition by Gideon Rodriguez (Tonight & First Friday, 7pm - 10pm)

Print Matrix Space - UTSA Steamroller Prints (Tonight, 6pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm)

JojoDancer Photography Studio - Erik Zuniga & Scott Wilson’s Art Gallery and The Tableaus Featuring New Artwork by Anthony Garcia (Tonight & First Friday, 6pm - 11pm)

Un Grito Gallery - No Ordinary Apples - A Group Art Show celebrating women and q***r artists. Guest curated by Julia Helena Rodríguez. (Tonight & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm)

Paper Room Studio - Le**ie Land x Paper Room Studio: Sapphic Love As Resistance (Tonight, 7pm - 9pm & First Friday, 7pm - 10pm)

Los Aura Studios - A Celebration of Quinceañeras by Carolina Flores (Tonight, 6pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - Midnight)

Et Hus - Not Your Girl's Girl by Lily Jimenez (Tonight & First Friday, 7pm - 10pm)

Blue Star Arts Collective - An exhibit of members of Blue Star Arts Collective, a performance by Dr. Gopu Changarathil at 7pm, "Out of the Box" by Rebecca Ohlhausen in the alcove area and Upstairs Studios Featured Artist of the Month, Malcym Carroll (Tonight & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm)

Plus, visit all of our other working artist studios upstairs while you’re here!

For more details, head to bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar!

Take a look at some of our events tonight for First Thursday & tomorrow for our First Friday Art Walk that you can stop ...
06/04/2026

Take a look at some of our events tonight for First Thursday & tomorrow for our First Friday Art Walk that you can stop by! We’ll see you soon!

Flight Gallery - Another Hit, a Group Exhibition featuring 40+ artists (Tonight, 6pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm)

Rosemary’s Las Meninas - The Flowers, The Birds, The FINALS and C H Fans. Angelica Mayorga and Carolina Flores celebrate June with the beauty of the Fans, the Finals and always the Birds and the Flowers. (Tonight, 6pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - Midnight)

Slab Cinema Art House - Art, Culture, Movement and Live Performance experience with Else Herrera and Alcantar Muzick (Tonight & First Friday, 7pm - 10pm)

Space C147 (behind Joe Blue’s) - Another Sweet Group Show - A SpaceC7 Production (Tonight & First Friday, 7pm - 10pm), Growing Pains New Work by Mattie Hernandez (Tonight & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm) There will be a Celebration of Nina Hassle's Birthday tonight with Birthday cake at 7:30pm and on First Friday Baldemar will be playing music outside Space C147 from 8:30pm - 9:30pm.

Blue Star Brewing Co. - Live Music on the patio by Misha Allyse (First Friday, 7pm - 11pm)

Bar 1919 - Sahara Samurais Burger Pop Up (First Friday, 7pm until Sellout)

Shop at Augustine, Cave Crystal Gallery & Helotes Creek Studio!

Grab drinks and/ or eats at King William Wine Co., Sukeban, Blue Star Provisions & Joe Blue’s! Stop by Halcyon & Stella during their First Friday Pride events, as well.

Plus, multiple spaces at Blue Star Arts Complex will be showing the Spurs NBA Finals Game during First Friday!

For more details, see bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar!

Happy First Thursday! We are gearing up for our First Friday Art Walk happening tomorrow BUT, join us TONIGHT at Blue St...
06/04/2026

Happy First Thursday! We are gearing up for our First Friday Art Walk happening tomorrow BUT, join us TONIGHT at Blue Star Arts Complex for soft openings of our newest art exhibitions, live performances, shopping and to enjoy some drinks, delicious eats & more! As always, head to bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar for more details on upcoming happenings at Blue Star!

Happy June & Happy Pride Month! 🌈Check out some events happening in this month at Halcyon, Stella Public House & Helotes...
06/04/2026

Happy June & Happy Pride Month! 🌈

Check out some events happening in this month at Halcyon, Stella Public House & Helotes Creek Studio!

Plus, plan to join us here at Blue Star Arts Complex here in Southtown tomorrow for First Thursday, June 4th & First Friday, June 5th! Yes, we will have multiple places at the complex showing the Spurs game too! 🏀

For upcoming special events, art exhibitions, live music, indoor movie screenings, etc. at Blue Star see bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar! 🎨

Sundays at King William Wine Co.! High Tea, Sunday Supper & Wine. Go to kingwilliamwine.com to make your reservations. T...
05/31/2026

Sundays at King William Wine Co.! High Tea, Sunday Supper & Wine. Go to kingwilliamwine.com to make your reservations. They’re open Sunday, 11am - 9pm and Thursday through Saturday, 5pm - 11pm. 🍽️🍷

Make plans to join Bar 1919 at Blue Star Arts Complex this Thursday, May 28th! 🥃They will be celebrating 14 incredible y...
05/25/2026

Make plans to join Bar 1919 at Blue Star Arts Complex this Thursday, May 28th! 🥃

They will be celebrating 14 incredible years of good whiskey, good company, and the loyal family that made this place what it is.

They’ll be serving Carbonara, $5 Sweet Potato Bombs, and Charcuterie Cups, with live music by Vanita Leo in the evening, and a welcome back to some of their Bar Alumni.

Past and present. Always family.

Pull up a stool and raise a glass with them from 9pm until late.

It’s THIRD THURSDAY tonight! Come by Blue Star Arts Complex for a few closing receptions for current art exhibitions, ar...
05/21/2026

It’s THIRD THURSDAY tonight! Come by Blue Star Arts Complex for a few closing receptions for current art exhibitions, artist talks, poetry, tasting, a Dazed and Confused event and more! Stop by the studios & galleries, grab some eats at our restaurants, drinks at our bars and make sure to swing by our shops to see all they have to offer! We’ll see you soon! Here are some of the events you can attend this evening.

Flight Gallery - Artist Talk & Poetry Performance by Anthony The Poet (Starts at 6pm)

Bar 1919 - EAU-DE-VIE Tasting [Ticket link is in their bio] (Starts at 7:30pm)

Rosemary’s Las Meninas - John Dyer - Conjunto Portraits (6pm - 9pm)

Stella Public House - Dazed & Confused Event

Blue Star Arts Collective - Color and Harmonies by JD Morera, Le Green and Lynn Maverick Denzer and members of the collective. Joyous Windrider Jimenez will be the featured poet (6pm - 9pm)

Los Aura Studios - Alhambra y Granada Series Continues, The Saks Fifth Ave. Art Collection by Carolina Flores (6pm - 9pm)

Un Grito Gallery - Closing Reception & Artist Talk for Accumulation of Becoming - Solo Exhibition of New Works by Angela Weddle (7pm - 10pm)

Carbon Bloom - Closing Reception for Flesh And Bones [Digital Artists in an Era of AI] (7pm - 9pm)

Print Matrix Space - They’re Odd and Dark, Just Like You by Sarah Rangel & Indie Sleaze Dance Party [Come dressed like it’s 2016] (6pm - 9pm)

Velvet La Vamp Studios - Closing Reception of Solo Exhibition by Bob Rules (7pm - 9pm)

The Blue Art Gallery - Impasto: Collective Exhibition (6pm - 11pm)

Modern Eclipse Gallery - Closing Reception for A Colorful Life: Collective Art Works of Neon.Norma (7pm - 9pm)

As always, take a peek at bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar for more details on our Third Thursday happenings and to see more upcoming events at Blue Star!

Shop Augustine at Blue Star Arts Complex this week! Search for unique new to you vintage clothing, accessories & other f...
05/19/2026

Shop Augustine at Blue Star Arts Complex this week! Search for unique new to you vintage clothing, accessories & other fun finds!

New Hours at Joe Blues! Come by & visit their bartender, Diego for a cocktails, brews, shots & chill vibes! 🍻
05/14/2026

New Hours at Joe Blues! Come by & visit their bartender, Diego for a cocktails, brews, shots & chill vibes! 🍻

It’s Bicycle Week! Get your fave riding buddies, go for a ride & come by Blue Star Bike Shop for all your sales & servic...
05/12/2026

It’s Bicycle Week! Get your fave riding buddies, go for a ride & come by Blue Star Bike Shop for all your sales & service needs! E-bikes are also available for rental. They’re open Monday - Saturday, 8am - 6pm & Sunday, 8am - 5pm! 🌞🚴

05/09/2026

It’s a great day to come out to Blue Star Arts Complex and shop for Mother’s Day! While you’re here, make sure to stop by San Angel Folk Art!

Lots of events to stop by this month at Helotes Creek Studio, including their 5 Year Anniversary! Save the dates and see...
05/05/2026

Lots of events to stop by this month at Helotes Creek Studio, including their 5 Year Anniversary! Save the dates and see bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar for more details! 🥳

Chillitas are now at Blue Star Provisions! Refreshing & available in multiple flavors. 🍉
05/04/2026

Chillitas are now at Blue Star Provisions! Refreshing & available in multiple flavors. 🍉

Here’s the Film Schedule for Slab Cinema Art House this month with the first showing kicking off tonight at 7pm! See sla...
05/04/2026

Here’s the Film Schedule for Slab Cinema Art House this month with the first showing kicking off tonight at 7pm! See slabcinemaarthouse.com for all showtimes and to get your tickets! 🎬🍿

It’s FIRST FRIDAY and the rain has cleared! Come out & join us for all the happenings at Blue Star Arts Complex tonight!...
05/01/2026

It’s FIRST FRIDAY and the rain has cleared! Come out & join us for all the happenings at Blue Star Arts Complex tonight! Here are even more fun things to check out this evening!

Contemporary at Blue Star (Education Space) - Berlin Artist Studio Sale (Tonight, 6pm - 9pm)

Slab Cinema Art House - Parsons Designers & Architects Group Show (Tonight, 7pm - 10pm)

Chingarte Studio (behind Augustine) - Fundraiser Pop-Up (7pm - 11pm)

Halcyon - Crazy Spurs Fans (Tonight, 7pm - 2am)

Stella Public House - We Love The Spurs (Tonight until Midnight)

Plus - shop, sip & eat at all of our stores, restaurants & bars all evening long (First Friday flyer by Helotes Creek Studio)

For more details & our full event calendar, see bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar!

While technically tomorrow April 30th isn’t a First Thursday, it’s still the Thursday before First Friday and that means...
04/30/2026

While technically tomorrow April 30th isn’t a First Thursday, it’s still the Thursday before First Friday and that means we have a lot going on at Blue Star Arts Complex! See previews of the newest exhibitions, to check out at our shops, grab a bite at our restaurants and drinks at the bars.

Flight Gallery - “Existential Malaise and Pizza Buffets” - Featuring Dick Van Der Wurst & Anthony “The Poet” Flores (Thursday, 6pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm)

Rosemary’s Las Meninas - John Dyer - Conjunto Portraits & the artwork of Carolina Flores and Angelica Mayorga (Thursday, 6pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - Midnight)

Modern Eclipse Gallery - A Colorful Life: Collective Art Works of Neon.Norma (Thursday, 6pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm with an acoustic set by John Michael Leija at 7:30pm)

The Blue Art Gallery - Impasto: Collective Exhibition (Thursday & First Friday, 6pm - 11pm)

Velvet La Vamp Studios - Solo Exhibition by Bob Rules (Thursday, 7pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm with live painting by the artist)

Print Matrix Space - They're Odd and Dark, Just Like You by Sarah Rangel (Thursday, 6pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm -10pm)

JojoDancer Photography Studio - Richie Doza - Stories of Culture, Soul & Canvas (Thursday, 6pm - 10pm & First Friday, 6pm - 11pm)

Un Grito Gallery - Accumulation of Becoming - Solo Exhibition of New Works by Angela Weddle (Thursday & First Friday, 7pm - 10pm)

Carbon Bloom - Flesh And Bones [Digital Artists in an Era of AI] (Thursday, 7pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm)

Los Aura Studios - Alhambra y Granada Series Continues, The Saks Fifth Ave. Art Collection by Carolina Flores (Thursday, 6pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm -11pm)

Blue Star Arts Collective - Color and Harmonies by JD Morera, Le Green and Lynn Maverick Denzer and members of the collective (Thursday & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm)

For more info, our full event calendar & our happenings during the First Friday on May 1st take a look at bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar!

TONIGHT! Come enjoy Fiesta at Blue Star Arts Complex for our Block Party from 6pm - 8:30pm! Swing by for the following f...
04/22/2026

TONIGHT! Come enjoy Fiesta at Blue Star Arts Complex for our Block Party from 6pm - 8:30pm! Swing by for the following fun happenings! 🪅🍻🎨🛍️

Food & Drink:
Stella Public House (Elote Pie)
Halcyon (Chicken on a Stick con Michelada)
Blue Star Brewing Co. (Craft Beer & Pub Fair)
Sukeban (Fresh Sushi)

Shop & Celebrate:
Augustine (Vintage finds & more)
CAVE Crystal Gallery & Store (Free Adult Beverages + Chips & Salsa)
Helotes Creek Studio (Something for everyone)

The Upstairs Studios:
Spend a night at the galleries & find your newest masterpiece.

Door prizes & more throughout the evening. There’s no admission fee/cover charge. As always, free parking for Blue Star Arts Complex guests & customers. See you soon!

Did you know that Joe Blue’s is now open seven days a week? Come by for a cocktail, a cold beer and chill vibes everyday...
04/17/2026

Did you know that Joe Blue’s is now open seven days a week? Come by for a cocktail, a cold beer and chill vibes everyday from 6pm - 2am! 🌙

04/16/2026

It’s THIRD THURSDAY! Come Fiesta with us at Blue Star Arts Complex! There’s a Selena Birthday Bash at Stella Public House, multiple art exhibition receptions, Live Music by The Westside Horns at Blue Star Brewing Co., shopping to do at Augustine, Cave & Helotes Creek Studio & much more! See bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar for our full event listings with details! 🪅

This month’s events coming up at Helotes Creek Studio starting off with Third Thursday, THIS Thursday! To see our full l...
04/14/2026

This month’s events coming up at Helotes Creek Studio starting off with Third Thursday, THIS Thursday! To see our full listing of events with all the happenings at the complex, see bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar. 💙

Enjoy burgers, brews and more at Blue Star Brewing Co.! Come by, have a seat and visit them this weekend! Pictured is th...
04/10/2026

Enjoy burgers, brews and more at Blue Star Brewing Co.! Come by, have a seat and visit them this weekend! Pictured is their Mushroom Swiss Burger with a side of regular fries. 🍔🍻

Fun happenings at Halcyon & Stella this month! Go visit them for some drinks, eats & good times! 🍸🍕
04/04/2026

Fun happenings at Halcyon & Stella this month! Go visit them for some drinks, eats & good times! 🍸🍕

Here are more happenings to check out this evening for First Thursday & tomorrow during our First Friday Art Walk! Fligh...
04/02/2026

Here are more happenings to check out this evening for First Thursday & tomorrow during our First Friday Art Walk!

Flight Gallery - EX VOTO - Lauren Raye Snow. This exhibition is made possible by The City of San Antonio Arts & Culture (Tonight, 6pm - 9pm & First Friday, 7pm - 10pm)

Rosemary’s Las Meninas - “Bella Flores” - Exhibit by Angelica Mayorga & Carolina Flores. All is in bloom. (Tonight, 6pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - Midnight)

Blue Star Brewing Co. - Live Music on the patio by Harvey McLaughlin Band (First Friday, 7pm - 11pm)

Slab Cinema Art House - About Face by CP Harrison (Tonight, 7pm - 9pm & First Friday, 7pm - 10pm)

Augustine - Divine Gratitude Portrait Project Presents: Celebrating Agosto (First Friday, 6pm - 8pm)

Halcyon - Viva La Fiesta! - DJ spinning, espresso martinis, dancing & more (First Friday, 7pm - 2am)

Stella Public House - Viva La Fiesta! - Vibrant energy, craft pizza & cocktails (First Friday, 7pm - Midnight)

For more details on these exhibitions and our full event calendar to see all that is coming up at Blue Star Arts Complex, see bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar!

It’s First Thursday! Come out and join us for the newest art exhibitions in The Upstairs Studios this evening and during...
04/02/2026

It’s First Thursday! Come out and join us for the newest art exhibitions in The Upstairs Studios this evening and during our First Friday Art Walk tomorrow! We can’t wait to see you all!

Velvet La Vamp Studios - David Anthony Garcia - “Unified” (Tonight & First Friday, 5:30pm - 10:30pm)

Et Hus - The Shape of Us by Pat Kay (Tonight & First Friday, 6pm - 9pm)

Print Matrix Space - SKTX: A Solo Show & Meet The Artist with Carla Santillana (Tonight & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm)

The Blue Art Gallery - The First Collective Exhibition (Tonight & First Friday, 6pm - 11pm)

Blue Star Arts Collective - Personal Journey Group Exhibit & Featured Work by Deborah Keller-Rihn and Sarah Shore (Tonight & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm)

Tethered Arts Studio - Sereda Arts - Quintessential Tarot (Tonight, 6pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - 11pm)

Modern Eclipse Gallery - “Parallel Worlds” - Art by Mike Nesloney (Tonight, 6pm - 8pm & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm)

Los Aura Studio - Granada: The City, The Fortress, The Fruit by Carolina Flores (Tonight, 6pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - 11pm)

Un Grito Gallery - “Jungle Boogie - Plants at a Disco”, a solo exhibition of new works by Avi Avalos (Tonight & First Friday, 7pm - 10pm)

Carbon Bloom - Sight of Refuge - Kalle Duncan & Guadalupe Najar (Tonight, 7pm - 9pm & First Friday, 6pm - 10pm)

For more details on these exhibitions and our full event calendar to see all that is coming up at Blue Star Arts Complex, see bluestarartscomplex.com/calendar!

It’s First Thursday & tomorrow is our First Friday Art Walk! Take a peek at all of the upcoming events, exhibitions & wo...
04/02/2026

It’s First Thursday & tomorrow is our First Friday Art Walk! Take a peek at all of the upcoming events, exhibitions & workshops happening this month at Contemporary at Blue Star - including the Novel Ideas Book Fair! For those events requiring registration, see the link(s) in Contemporary at Blue Star bio! 📖

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