Events This Weekend in San Antonio

Best Of San Antonio® Nomination round is now open!

All Dates

--- --- --- --- --- --- ---

This Weekend

34 results

page 1 of 2

Public Reading & Student Writing Workshop with: Jasminne Mendez.

Fri., April 19, 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.

UTSA Main Campus

One UTSA Circle, San Antonio San Antonio

Workshop, Art

UTSA's 2024 creative writing reading series welcomes Jasminne Mendez. She is a best-selling Dominican-American poet, translator, playwright and award winning author of several books for children and adults. Her debut middle grade novel in verse about a young swimmer diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Aniana del Mar Jumps In (Dial), was released earlier this year. 2107168879
Alamo Heights Night

Fri., April 19, 5:30-11:30 p.m.

University of the Incarnate Word

4301 Broadway St., San Antonio San Antonio

Get Tickets
$5-$20

Special Events

It’s Party Time in ’09! ® Alamo Heights Night 2024 will feature entertainment for the entire family. Savor traditional fiesta fare plus food from some of SA’s favorite restaurants. Enjoy activities for kids and live music on two stages. Free admission for kids under 12 plus active duty and reserve military with valid military ID. Tickets (at the gate only) are $20 for adults, $5 for ages 12-17, $200 for VIP. Security screening at all entrances. See website for more details. (210) 824-2462
Live Music at Q Bar – Steven Curd

Fri., April 19, 6-9 p.m.

Q Bar at Hyatt Regency San Antonio

123 Losoya St., San Antonio San Antonio

Free

Live Music

Local musician Steven Curd will perform at Hyatt Regency San Antonio River Walk’s Q Bar on Friday, April 19 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Q Bar is located on the lobby level of Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk. Featuring a 55- foot granite bar and relaxing lounge setting, Q Bar provides an ideal destination to enjoy signature cocktails, chef-prepared dishes, and local beer selections from throughout Texas in the heart of the River Walk. For more information on the hotel, please visit HyattRegencySanAntonio.com. (210) 222-1234
Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club Sip and Boogie !Viva Fiesta!

Fri., April 19, 6-11 p.m. and Sat., April 20, 12-7 p.m.

San Antonio Marriott Northwest

3233 NW Loop 410, San Antonio San Antonio

Get Tickets
Free-$100

Fiesta, Dance, Live Music

Host Hotel: San Antonio Marriott Northwest. 3233 Northwest Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78213. Hotel Rate: $154 per night Phone: 210-377-3900. Room Reservation Code: Buffalo Soldiers. SCHEDULED EVENTS: Date: April 19, 2024, Sip & Boogie Dinner & Fiesta Kickoff Scholarship Awards. Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar). Live Band & DJ. 50/50 Raffle. BSMCSATX Saturday Day Party. DJ, Bike show and sound competition, Royal Steppaz Line Dancers, Line Dance lessons. Weekend $90 ($100 after Mar 4), Sip and Boogie $65, Day Party free and open to the public. (915) 496-7851 Alamo
Hot Mulligan: Choose Your Fightour

Fri., April 19, 7 p.m.

Aztec Theatre

104 N St Mary's St, San Antonio San Antonio

Get Tickets
$34-$44

Live Music

(210) 812-4355
Lucas Jack Homecoming Show

Fri., April 19, 7-10:30 p.m.

Sam's Burger Joint

330 E. Grayson St., San Antonio San Antonio

Get Tickets
$14.50

Live Music

Lucas Jack returns to San Antonio with a new album, Bittersweet is Better, which has already compiled over 1 million streams. Lucas Jack played hundreds of shows in San Antonio when he lived here (2011-2016), but this is the band's first show in SATX since 2019. Opener: Gelina (210) 223-2830
Dime Store Riot with the Ratchet Dolls & Eden Burning

Fri., April 19, 8 p.m.

Fitzgerald's Bar & Live Music Venue

437 McCarty, Ste. 101, San Antonio San Antonio

$12-$17

Live Music

Dime Store Riot is a four -piece rock band with a modern take and vibe that channels the larger-than-life energy of rock's heydays. This powerhouse, original band will never leave you disappointed! Ratchet Dolls is a hard rock band from Texas with influences drawn from 70s/80s rock n roll, traditional heavy metal, and a lethal pinch of punk. Mixed with the band's raw sound and high-octane performances, Ratchet Dolls has developed their fingerprint within the rock community, recognizable around the globe. Eden Burning has catchy tunes like "Someday" and a touch of punk flavor in hits like "Nothing's Good Enough",… 2106077007
Los Patios Adoption Event

Sat., April 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Los Patios

2015 NE Loop 410, San Antonio San Antonio

Free

Special Events

What better way to start your Fiesta weekend than by checking out one of the hottest marketplaces in town? On Saturday, April 20th, catch SNIPSA at Los Patios where they will be debuting their brand new Fiesta medals and showing off their adoptable animals. With food, shopping and puppies galore, you can’t go wrong with this colorful event. Kick off Fiesta season with a little rescue fun. (210) 655-6171
Family Fiesta 2024!

Sat., April 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Los Patios

2015 NE Loop 410, San Antonio San Antonio

Get Tickets
Free

Fiesta, Kids, Geek Culture

Enjoy a fun filled alcohol and admission free fiesta evening of family fun, with food from local food vendors who will be cooking up all your Fiesta faves! You'll find pony rides, face painting, balloon twisters, bounce castle, fun and games all on the beautiful grounds of the San Antonio landmark Los Patios along the Salado Creek. This event will be free and open to the public! Live music, fiesta themed performances, and a host of fun activities will take place on the lawn along Salado Creek while our Los Patios restaurants serve up their take on traditional fiesta fare! (210) 588-0508
Aloha Fiestaval

Sat., April 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., April 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Traders Village

9333 SW Loop 410, San Antonio San Antonio

Free

Special Events

If you’ve been dreaming of a tropical getaway, you’re in luck. Look no further than Aloha Fiestaval at Traders Village in San Antonio. This unique and beautiful event brings the spirit of Hawaii to Texas with authentic Hawaiian acts, vendors, and food. It’s the perfect opportunity to experience the culture and traditions of the islands without leaving the mainland! The festival features acts and vendors that fly in from Hawaii, as well as local talents and artisans that bring the sights, sounds, and flavors of the islands to San Antonio. From traditional hula dancers to Polynesian craft vendors, there’s something… (210) 623-8383
SA Rose Society Spring Rose Show

Sat., April 20, 1-3 p.m.

San Antonio Garden Center

3310 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio San Antonio

Free

Fiesta, Workshop

The San Antonio Rose Society is having their annual Spring Rose Show on Saturday, April 20th, from 1-3pm. A free seminar on “How to Grow Roses” will be held at 2pm. There will be over 100 roses displayed by members of the Rose Society, small bud vases filled with locally grown rose for sale, as well as the winners of the SAISD middle school "My Fiesta Rose" art contest The event is free and open to the public. (210) 665-8821
Mariachi Serenade

Sat., April 20, 2-3 p.m.

Collins Garden Branch Library

200 N Park Blvd, San Antonio San Antonio

Free

Live Music

Treat your mother with a special serenade from Our Lady of the Lake University’s Mariachi de los Santos. Join in for an afternoon of lively Mariachi music in a festive atmosphere. (210) 207-9120
San Antonio Brahmas vs. Michigan Panthers

Sat., April 20, 6 p.m.

Alamodome

100 Montana St, San Antonio San Antonio

Get Tickets
$27.50-$102.50

Sports

(210) 207-3663
TRIBZ featuring Earl Johnson of MOXY

Sat., April 20, 7 p.m.-2 a.m.

Fitzgerald's Bar & Live Music Venue

437 McCarty, Ste. 101, San Antonio San Antonio

Get Tickets
$30

Live Music

Featuring Juno Award winner singer/performer Errol Starr and legendary guitar maestro Earl Johnson from MOXY. T R I B Z is an adult contemporary band that is rooted in R&B/blues, reggae, pop, and rock fusion. 21 and up. 2106077007
Sin City Murder Mystery Event at Hyatt Regency Hill Country

Sat., April 20, 7-9 p.m.

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa

9800 Hyatt Resort Drive, San Antonio San Antonio

Get Tickets
$40-$70

Special Events

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa partners with Baker Street Mystery, a local entertainment company, to present a Sin City-themed murder mystery event. The event will take place on Saturday, April 20 between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the resort’s Springhouse Café back porch. Attendees will play an active role in solving the mystery with each participant being assigned a character to represent, from a powerful politician to an Elvis impersonator. The experience is $70 per adult and $40 per minor which includes appetizers and an open bar for guests ages 21 years and older. (210) 876-2481
David Russell at UTSA

Sat., April 20, 7:30-9 p.m.

UTSA Recital Hall

One UTSA Circle, Main Campus, San Antonio San Antonio

Get Tickets
Free

Live Music, Classical Music, Free

UTSA School of Music will welcome Grammy-winning classical guitar virtuoso David Russell to the UTSA Recital Hall April 20th at 7:30 PM for a concert featuring his 2024 USA program. The pieces on his program are from well-known Spanish composers like J. Broca’s Pensamiento Espanol, Bendetto Marcello’s Sonata, and F. Moreno Torroba’s Castillos de España. Russell will also present a classical guitar arrangement of J.S. Bach’s Flute Sonata in E minor, BWV 1034. Alongside the performance, a slideshow presentation will give audiences beautiful depictions of these places to accompany the music they will hear. Admission is free. (210) 458-4354
Hunter Hayes Flying Solo Tour: Season 2

Sat., April 20, 8 p.m.

Aztec Theatre

104 N St Mary's St, San Antonio San Antonio

Get Tickets
$25-$45

Live Music

(210) 812-4355
Earth Day at the Briscoe: Shadowbox Insect Art with La Chicharra

Sun., April 21, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Briscoe Western Art Museum

210 W. Market St., San Antonio, San Antonio San Antonio

Get Tickets
$8-$14

Art, Special Events, Kids

Celebrate Earth Day at the Briscoe and learn how nature inspires art – and how art can teach us to respect nature. Connie Zamorano of San Antonio’s La Chicharra will delve into the fascinating world of insect artistry and how entomology – the study of bugs – inspires her creature creations. Chicharras, or cicadas, are known for their dramatic life cycles and Zamorano frequently uses them in her art. Sharing how she embarks on foraging adventures, harvesting from her own garden and collecting specimens ethically, Zamarano invites everyone to discover the creative possibilities of often-overlooked natural materials. Included with Admission,… 2102994499
Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew"

Wed., April 17, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Thu., April 18, 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sat., April 20, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Elizabeth Huth Coates Theatre

4301 Broadway, San Antonio San Antonio

Get Tickets
$8-$12

Theater, Art

Lucentio loves Bianca but cannot court her until her shrewish older sister Katherina marries. The eccentric Petruccio marries the reluctant Katherina and uses a number of tactics to render her an obedient wife. This production turns Shakespeare’s fierce, energetic comedy of gender and materialism on its head to offer a fresh perspective on its portrayal of hierarchy and power. (210) 829-3810
FEFU AND HER FRIENDS

Wed., April 17, 7-9 p.m., Thu., April 18, 7-9 p.m., Fri., April 19, 8-10 p.m. and Sat., April 20, 8-10 p.m.

Stieren Theater

One Trinity Place, Trinity University, San Antonio San Antonio

Get Tickets
Free

Theater

Trinity University Theatre presents Cuban American playwright Maria Irene Fornés’ innovative and groundbreaking FEFU AND HER FRIENDS from Apr. 12 - 20 in The Stieren Theatre. FEFU has been praised as "funny and shocking…the dramatic equivalent of a collection of poems… Seven friends gather at Fefu’s house for a kind of reunion… exploring lives and quite specifically the pain, strain, comforts, and fragility of women’s lives.” (Richard Eder, The New York Times.) Admission is free, with seating located on the Stieren stage for only 60 audience members per show. 2109998589
Hook's Fiesta Medal Special

April 18-28, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Hook Land & Sea

875 E. Ashby Place, Bldg. 2 & 3, San Antonio San Antonio

Fiesta

Fiesta is here! When you purchase a Fiesta Frozen Flight, you can get our Creamery medal for $2 through April 18th-28th. 875 E. Ashby Place, Bldg 2 & 3. Sun | 11am-9pm, Mon-Thurs | 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat | 11am-11pm.
Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience at Botika

Fri., April 19, 6-10:30 p.m.

Botika

The Pearl, 303 Pearl Pkwy #111, San Antonio San Antonio

Get Tickets
$64

Food

A unique dining experience you can enjoy with your partner, family and friends🍲 Eating while blindfolded will heighten your senses of taste and smell. A secret 3-course menu, that includes appetizer, main, and dessert, for you to discover on the evening. With a blindfold as a gateway, taste and aroma intensify, transforming each bite into an extraordinary adventure. Enter a realm of sensory delight where an intimate setting invites you to break away from routine and relearn how to use your taste buds. (402) 249-2445
Pablo Francisco

Fri., April 19, 7:30-9:30 & 9:45-11:45 p.m., Sat., April 20, 7-9 & 9:30-11:30 p.m. and Sun., April 21, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

618 NW Loop 410, San Antonio San Antonio

Get Tickets
$25-$35

Comedy

Pablo's two Comedy Central one hour comedy specials “They Put It Out There” and “Ouch!” continue to stay on the networks most requested list. Fans worldwide continue to flock to Pablo shows to experience some of the funniest off the wall comedy ever unleashed. Pablo hits his mark every time weaving together his one of a kind arsenal of characters spontaneous outbursts spot on impressions and clever insights to create a stand-up show of hilarious proportions. Francisco’s shows are fast paced and incredibly entertaining. (210) 541-8805
Movie Time Marathon - MonsterVerse

Sun., April 21, 2-4 p.m. and Sun., April 28, 2-4 p.m.

Collins Garden Branch Library

200 N Park Blvd, San Antonio San Antonio

Free

Movies

Join in this April to catch up with the MonsterVerse films to celebrate the new release of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. These films are rated PG-13. April 7: Godzilla (2014). April 14: Kong: Skull Island. April 21: Godzilla: King of the Monsters. April 28: Godzilla vs. Kong. 2102079120
Storytime Stampede

Third Saturday of every month, 10:30-11 a.m.

Briscoe Western Art Museum

210 W. Market St., San Antonio, San Antonio San Antonio

Get Tickets
Free with admission

Kids, Art

Storytime Stampede is designed to foster art awareness, fine motor development, language and literacy, cognitive development and social-emotional growth. Providing an excellent opportunity for families to unplug and practice their social skills, children can also work on language development and listening skills. Listening to stories provides children with a chance to be introduced to new words. As they learn new words their vocabulary will build – all while they’re having fun. 2102994499
Surviving Space: Astronauts & Asteroids

Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Sept. 1

Witte Museum

3801 Broadway, San Antonio San Antonio

Get Tickets
$16-$22

Kids

Discover what it takes to become a space explorer and an Earth defender! Experience life as an astronaut through hands-on activities, see real NASA artifacts and learn how scientists are defending the planet from catastrophic asteroid impacts in Surviving Space: Astronauts & Asteroids. $6 + Museum Admission. (210) 357-1900
Night of Artist Exhbition

Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through May 5

Briscoe Western Art Museum

210 W. Market St., San Antonio, San Antonio San Antonio

Get Tickets
$8-$14

Art

From scenic landscapes, stunning wildlife and classic cowboys to inspired Native Americans and dazzling vaqueros, the wide range of artworks reflects the vast beauty of the American West – and features something for every art enthusiast. Participating artists this year include Billy Schenck, Don Oelze, Z.S. Liang, John Coleman, C. Michael Dudash, George Hallmark, Kim Wiggins, Jeremy Lipking, Bonnie Marris, Michael Ome Untiedt, Teresa Elliot, Jan Mapes, Kevin Red Star and Walter Matia. Night of Artists is a public exhibition and sale that spans six weeks at the Briscoe, March 24-May 5. 2102994499
Processing: Senior Show 2024

Thu., April 18, 5-7 p.m. and Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Continues through May 11

Michael and Noémi Neidorff Art Gallery

One Trinity Pl., Dicke Smith Art/Music Building, San Antonio San Antonio

Free

Art

The Art and Art History Department at Trinity University presents Processing, an exhibition by Senior Art Majors Ayden Bartsch, Piper Foster, Jacob Iverson, Michaela Judis, Jaeden Morgan, Pedro Ordoñez Acosta, and Dawson Polovina. The exhibition includes photography, painting, and drawing. Together, the works depict a desire for creative experimentation and reflection, while highlighting the unique process of each artist. Opening reception is Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 5-7pm, outside the Neidorff Art Gallery. Exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. (210) 999-8871
Figure Drawing Fundalmentals

Fridays, 6-9 p.m. Continues through June 7

Coppini Academy of Fine Art

115 Melrose Pl, San Antonio San Antonio

$440-$500

Art

This course offers an exploration into the fundamentals of drawing the human figure in a procedural approach. Students will explore how to draw the gesture clearly and learn to contain the forms that make up the human body into basic volumes (i.e. spheres, boxes, ellipses and cylinders). Towards the end of the course, students will concentrate on specific landmarks of anatomy and useful facts about the human body, in order to develop a strong systematic approach that frees them creatively, while adding complexity and new level of believability to their drawings. $500 (non-members), $440 (members). (210) 824-8502
URBAN-15's Open Call for 2024-2025 Performance Season

Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. and Mondays, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Continues through April 29

URBAN-15

2500 S. Presa St., San Antonio San Antonio

Get Tickets
Free

Workshop

URBAN-15 is excited to announce two opportunities for Dancers and Drummers to join its performance ensembles! These classes will offer an introduction to URBAN-15’s performance styles, which offer a range of Afro-Latin, Brazilian, Caribbean, and African traditions. At the end of this open call period, URBAN-15 will hold auditions based on materials from the classes. URBAN-15 Studio Classes: Every Monday in March and April 6:30-7:15PM. Berta Almaguer Classes: Every Saturday in March and April 10:00-11:00AM. Dance Classes will occur in March, Percussion classes will occur in April. 2107361500

Submit an Event

Newsletters

Join SA Current Newsletters

Subscribe now to get the latest news delivered right to your inbox.

Slideshows

Food & Drink

20 kid-friendly bars and restaurants in San Antonio

Great dining spots abound in San Antonio, but things can get complicated when you have kids in tow. Fortunately, many Alamo City…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Apr 12, 2024

Cheesy Jane's
4200 Broadway, (210) 826-0800, cheesyjanes.com
Cheesy Jane’s serves up grilled burgers from its brightly-hued flagship location at Broadway and Hildebrand. The family-friendly spot also has a coloring kids menu.

20 slides

News

A castle-like historic home in San Antonio just underwent a $200,000 price cut

A nearly 6,000-square-foot Monte Vista mansion that blends historic details with modern elegance underwent a steep, $200,000 price cut late last month.…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Apr 12, 2024