Friendship Bracelets Required: Taylor Swift Parties in San Antonio

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San Antonio is in its Reputation era, and local Swifties are here for it. 

The Alamo City is known for its celebrations (ever hear of a little thing called FIESTA San Antonio?), and Friday’s release of Life of a Showgirl has the local Swifty community ready to don their glitter and friendship bracelets for citywide soirees throughout the weekend. 

From Fearless dance parties to cocktails that never go out of Style, these celebrations are the perfect place to Shake It Off with fellow fans. We've got our eyes on the fun cocktails and beverages that fit the themes and give our hospitality scene a chance to shine once again.

Here’s your guide to Taylor-themed bashes happening around town—are you …Ready For It?

East San Antonio’s Schaefer Library is hosting a unique book-club-style listening party on Sunday, October 5, from 3-5 p.m., deep-diving into Life of a Showgirl. Attendees will listen to and discuss each track, and uncover the stories, themes, and hidden meanings woven into the lyrics. Free. 6322 US Hwy 87 East, https://www.mysapl.org.

Flix Brewhouse will host special showings of the “The Fate of Ophelia” music video world premiere, lyric videos, and Taylor’s reflections on songs from her new album Friday, October 3, through Sunday, October 5. $14 per person. 845 TX-1604 Loop, https://flixbrewhouse.com.

Downtown venue The Rock Box will host Taylor Swift: The Life of a Showgirl Listening & Dance Party on Friday, Oct. 3, from 7-11:30 p.m. The party will feature the latest album in its entirety, then Mark Facet + DJ Pastich will fill the dance floor with Swifties who want to jam to the performer's entire discography. Also included are photowalls, giveaways, bracelet swaps, and contests. $20. 1223 E. Houston Street, https://eventim.us/event/taylor-swift-the-life-of-a-showgirl/661789.

Skateland West will host a two-hour-long listening party on Sunday, October 12, featuring tracks from the new album, as well as other Swift anthems to keep them grooving on the rink. Door prizes will be offered throughout the event, which will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $13. 2327 SW Loop 410, https://www.myskatelandwest.com/blog/.

Northeast SA’s Evil Olive will host a listening and karaoke party where Taylor Swift tracks take precedence. Saturday, October 4, will see an event complete with prizes for best Taylor-inspired or Swiftie fan costumes, and Taylor-themed cocktails and karaoke. This event runs 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 2950 Thousand Oaks Dr, Ste 5, https://www.facebook.com/events.

LGBTQ-friendly Main Strip eatery Ay Que Chula’s Taylor Swift Drag Show will kickoff at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, October 3. Drag queens will take the stage at 10 p.m., celebrating the singer’s top hits. Specials for the evening include $4 wells, $4 frozen drinks, and $5 house shots, and t-shirt door prizes. $11.50. 1503 North Main Avenue, https://www.eventbrite.com.

Celebrate The Official Release Party of a Showgirl at Alamo Drafthouse locations October 3rd-5th, featuring the exclusive world premiere of the music video, “The Fate of Ophelia,” along with behind-the-scenes footage from the music video shoot, brand-new lyric videos, and Taylor’s never-before-seen personal reflections on songs from her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Kid-friendly. $15 per person. Multiple locations, https://drafthouse.com/san-antonio.