La Ruina, an elegantly designed South American-inspired bar that sits in downtown San Antonio, became beautifully transformed by influencer Stephanie Guerra with Puro Pinche, and a congregation of female entrepreneurs to create Galentine’s, a space to shop, dance, and drink, created for women, by women.

Special guest Bearemy from Build-A-Bear Foundation greeted guests at Signature Restaurant for the annual Teddy Bear Brunch benefiting Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas.

Performances by Dr. Marco Cervantes—who goes by the stage name Mexstep—and the band Bombasta rocked the house with infused music genres that magically blended the tunes of funk, hip hop, reggae, Tejano, and rock that had the crowd electrified before the headliners, Piñata Protest, took the stage to literally rock the house.

SA Life Academy (SALA), a year-round continuing learning program serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), held their 5th annual gala at the Witte May’s Family Center and Zachry Gardens. The theme of the event was Aladdin, and the organization was honored to share “A Whole New World” with over 620 supporters.

On Friday, February 9th, pop-up eclectic vintage shop Electric Company opens its doors. Featuring a range of stylish, curated pieces including clothing, textiles, furniture, and fine art, at prices that can be quite approachable, visitors will have no problems finding their new favorite items.

Women in Medicine & Law is a grassroots organization founded in 2004, bringing women in these two noble professions and friends together for the purpose of philanthropy and fellowship, while having a little fun along the way.

Texas Fine Wine, a group of four exceptional Texas wineries known for making quality, benchmark wines from Texas grapes, offered samplings and Uncorked to Support Texas Oncology Foundation. Bending Branch Winery, Duchman Family Winery, Pedernales Cellars and Spicewood Vineyards ensured guests raised a glass to sip and support families affected by cancer.

Liz Jauer and Heather Miller co-chaired the event which featured an opportunity to bid on the unique auction of 15 beautifully-decorated prosecco bottles, sip on cocktails such as the Poinsettia, and enjoy the festive sounds of the season.

Hopscotch San Antonio announced five new large-scale and immersive art exhibits coming to its gallery this month. The award-winning art, light, and sound experience will welcome unique installations by international and domestic artists from France, Italy, Russia, Oregon, and Texas.

The event existed not only to showcase the Motel’s rehabilitation, but to also highlight and platform San Antonio’s regional talent. One Night Stand was sponsored by clothing brand Bad USA and Live Oak Vodka.

The Cowgirls Live Forever Scholarship and Luncheon Fashion Show was held as part of the 75th-annual San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.

With fantastic performances by Rosie Flores, Emily Gimble, The Texases, and The Charlie Watts, Stable Hall’s debut showcases a truly beautiful, sophisticated, and thoughtfully-designed venue ready to hit the ground running.

Hovering over my glazed and churro donuts, I felt their fresh warmth, and found myself lingering perhaps a beat longer than I might otherwise, to take in the aroma; dunk a piece in one of their mocha coffees (replete with soothing foam art), and let the experience restore you.