what's happening at Tandem
Events
Wednesday, July 8th
The Collective: Open Mic with Candy Perez
Join us on Wednesday, July 8th from 6 to 9 pm at Tandem for a performance and open mic. Grab a friend and come be part of a magical night of poetry with San Anto's very own slam poet legend! Show up and glow up San Anto! “When we reflect the light of others, we all shine brighter.” — Candy the Love Poet
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday, July 10th
Electric Jellyfish Comedy Showcase
Featuring the best comedians on this hemisphere! Winners of comedy festivals, killers of the Tony, basement girl bosses, and more adjectives and descriptions! #comedy #supportyourlocalcomedians
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, July 11th
Solitary Witch and Friends
We have a fun show this Saturday! Join us for a night of beautiful songwriters and immaculate vibes! Come out and support talent from all over Texas! Featuring Wheatlyn Michael from Kerrville, Amber Ellison duo from San Marcos, Solitary Witch from Dallas, and more.
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday, August 12th
Joyous Windrider Jimenez — Bringing a Literary Voice to the Southside
The Collective Open Mic with Candy presents Joyous Windrider Jimenez: an evening of spoken word and community storytelling. Featured reading followed by an open-mic segment; all voices welcome.
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday, August 14th
Live Music: J.B. Scott and The Suedes
Live music by J.B. Scott and The Suedes with Joe The Band and Too Far Gone. All Ages. Cover: $5.
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday, August 21st, 2026
The Palm Trees — Live at Tandem
Live music by The Palm Trees, Dawn Atlas, Dolldrums, and Batooter. $10. Tandem Coffee. All Ages.
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
Punk Mania — Live Music and Wrestling
No Rules. No Mercy. Only Chaos! Live music: Sharp Spit, Medusa Complex, Green, Devorah, Fishbrain, Trash Dragon. Elite Breakout Wrestling. Art vendors. Food for sale by Tejas Roots BBQ and Capps and Cauli. Vendor market: $5. Tandem, 310 Riverside Dr.
Doors 6:00 PM
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
The 210 Show — Comedy and Live Music Showcase
Stand-up starring Derrick Potter, Josh Gedeon, Avery Akins, Micah Stewart, plus live music by Terracho. $5 tickets. Tandem, 310 Riverside Dr.
Doors 8:00 PM
Friday, August 28th
Solitary Witch: Celestial Rotation — Intimate Songwriter Showcase
Featuring Solitary Witch, Olya V, MaryBeth, Trxshtxk, Gareth, Pam Clough, J. Nevermore, Nathan Barrera, and Tyler Torres. Location: 310 Riverside Dr., San Antonio, TX. All Ages. Cover: $10. Merch giveaway entry with ticket purchase.
TBD
Friday, September 11th, 2026
Live Metalcore / Emo presented by LunchboxSATX.net
LunchboxSATX.net presents a stacked lineup of Texas metalcore, emo, and other core-derivative bands: The Final Betrayal (debut), Of Our Hearts (debut), If Only, Forever (CCTX), Tenacity, Confession of Cain, For What It's Worth, InstaKill, and Despite The Tragedy. $8. All ages.
Doors 5:00 PM · $8 · All ages
Friday, September 18th, 2026
Heavy ✦ Melodic Fest
Morningstar Records takes over Tandem for a stacked heavy and melodic night — 13 bands, all ages, free parking on Riverside. Doors at 4:30. Music at 5. Grab early entry for $10 before 5 PM ($15 after) and settle in for a full evening of Texas heavy and melodic sounds on the South Side patio and indoor stage. Coffee by day, craft beer by night — the coffee shop that rocks. See you at 310 Riverside. $10 before 5 PM / $15 after · All ages
Doors 4:30 PM · Music 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 20th, 2026
Upnow! + Fine! I Guess · Colon 3 · F!GURES
Tandem presents a Sunday night of live emo and punk featuring Upnow! (Phoenix, AZ) with Fine! I Guess, Colon 3, and F!GURES. Doors at 6. Music at 7. Coffee, craft beer, and a South Side stage for bands that hit hard and honest. 310 Riverside Dr — come hang on the patio before the set. Cover: $10.
Doors 6:00 PM · Music 7:00 PM
Monday, September 28th
National Drink Beer Day
Join us for National Drink Beer Day on Sept 28th and try one of our many craft brews!
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Monday, October 13th, 2026
Live Indie Pop: Mogley and The Zoniez
Tandem welcomes Mogley and The Zoniez from Phoenix, Arizona for a night of indie pop on the South Side — with special guests Bobby And Bridge, J.D. Mata, and Roman Loera. All ages. $5 at the door. Doors at 7. Grab a coffee or a craft pour and settle in for a Monday that actually feels like a show night. 310 Riverside Dr, San Antonio.
Doors 7:00 PM
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