Why wait until the weekend to have a little fun? We recommend you pack your week with as many free film screenings, local shows and brew tastings as possible.
Branchline Brewing – Tripes and Desserts 7 p.m. Mon., July 25 The Brass Tap, 17619 La Cantera ParkwayLearn to pair Belgian Triples with desserts like a pro. More info: Branchline Brewing Photo via Facebook
San Antonio Film Festival 2016 Mon., July 25- Sun., July 31 Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle This year, the festival has an impressive list of screenings and events, with more than 50 happenings slated for the week. More info: safilm.com Photo via Facebook, SAFilm- San Antonio FIlm Festival
OMNI, Shrines, Psychosoma 8 p.m., Tues. July 26 Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., Catch the lo-fi pop band for free at Paper Tiger, along with Shrines and Psychosoma. More info: papertigersa.com Photo via Facebook, OMNI, Shrines, Psychosoma
Saturday Night Fever Screening 7:30 p.m. Tue., July 26 Santikos Bijou Cinema Bistro, 4522 Fredericksburg Road Hosted by Texas Public Radio as part of Cinema Tuesdays, catch the iconic ’70s film starring John Travolta with tunes by the Bee Gee’s.More info:tpr.org Courtesy photo
Carmen Carrera 10:30 p.m., Wed. July 27 HEAT Nightclub, 1500 N. Main Ave. Rey Lopez Entertainment Presents Carmen Carrera with performances by the RLE Showgirls Nilaya Milan Raven, Amerie Parker, Alayna Marquez, Chyna Cravens and Aaron Andrews. More info: Facebook/Carmen Carrera in San Antonio Photo via Facebook/Carmen Carrera in San Antonio
DigiTour Summer 5:30 p.m., Wed. July 27 Alamo City Music Hall, 1305 E. Houston Performances by Jake T. Austin, Dylan Dauzat, Baby Ariel, Weston Koury and more. More info: alamocitymusichall.com Photo via Facebook, DigiTour Summer: San Antonio
Reformed Whores Multiple times, Thurs., July 28-Sun. July 31 San Antonio Rivercenter, 849 E. Commerce Catch Southern-bred comedians Cecile Anderson and Katy Frame deliver their dirty country tunes at the Rivercenter this weekend. More info: rivercentercomedyclub.com Photo via Facebook, Reformed Whores
Fuckwave 101 7 p.m., Thur. July 28 Brick at Blue Star Arts Complex, 108 Blue Star Eight lectures surveying sexology, dance floor reading, Fuckwave 101, hood rat anthroplogy, intro to love yourself, cont economics and defense against the dark arts. More info: Fuckwave 101 Photo via Facebook, Fuckwave 101
Dazed and Confused Outdoor Movie Night 6 p.m. Thurs. July 28 Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling, 4834 Whirlwind Drive Alright, alright, alright. More info: Dazed and Confused Outdoor Movie Night Photo via Facebook, Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling
Young Fel 8 p.m., July 28 Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St. With over 70,000 followers and 30 million streams on SoundCloud, artist/producer Felly has experienced unbelievable growth since his introduction to the hip-hop world as a teenager. Check him out at Paper Tiger this Thursday. More info: papertigersa.com Photo via Facebook, Felly
Texas Comicon Multiple times, Fri. July 29-Sun., July 31 San Antonio Event Center, 8111 Meadow Leaf Packed with photo ops, cosplay, meet and greets and so much more, Texas Comicon promises to deliver an interesting weekend. More info: texascomicon.com Photo via Facebook, Texas Comicon
Mozart Festival 8 p.m. Fri. July 29, Sat. July 30; 3 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 5; 8 p.m. Aug. 6 University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway If you’re only familiar with Mozart’s “Requiem in D Minor,” culture up and attend at least one of these five concerts where some of the 18th-century composer’s most beloved work will be performed by Texas musicians.More info: uiw.edu/mozartfestival Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Watch the Throne 10 p.m., Fri. July 29 Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St. Who deserves the throne? Jay or Ye? Yeezy Boosts or Rocawear? Beyonce or Kim? Paper Tiger will spend the night basting both so you can decide for yourself. More info: More info: papertigersa.com Photo via Facebook, Watch the Throne
Date Night: Highest Heaven 7 p.m., Fri. July 29 San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. Celebrate summer love at SAMA with an acoustic performance and a screening of The Motorcycle Diaries. More info: samuseum.org Photo via Facebook, Date Night: Highest Heaven
Purple Rain Tribute 10 p.m., Fri. July 29 Brass Monkey, 2702 N. St. Mary’s St. Pay tribute to the masterpiece that is Purple Rain and pour one out for Prince. More info: Facebook, Purple Rain Tribute Photo via Facebook, Purple Rain Tribute
Black Out the Sun Beach Goth Party 9 p.m. Sat. July 30 Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s Time to pull out your black bathing suit and the waterproof eyeliner for a night of partying at Paper Tiger. The night includes performances by Xander Harris, King Pelican and Street Sects. More info: papertigersa.com Photo via Facebook, Paper Tiger
blink-182 7 p.m. Sat., July 30 AT&T Center, One ATT&T Center, The punk pop favorites of a generation are back with the release of their latest album, California. More info: attcenter.com Photo via Facebook, blink-182
Dank Fest 5 p.m., Sat. July 30 Big Hops Bitters, 226 W. Bitters Road, Ste. 108 Big Hops will be tapping their “dankest” beers Saturday night for all their dank lovers. Featuring Founders Redankulous, Cedar Creek Dankasaurous, Independance Stash, Uncle Biilly’s Green Room and Sixpoint Resin. More info: bighops.com Photo via Facebook, Big Hops Growler Station
Thrash Bash Skate Video Night 7 p.m., Sat. July 30 La Botanica, 2911 N. St. Mary’s St. Enjoy cheap drinks, great food, art vendors, punk rock and skate videos all night. More info: vivalabotanica.com Courtesy photo
Summer Jazz Concert & Lunch: Henry Brun & the International Trio 12:30 p.m., Sun. July 31 McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. Enjoy the 7th annual presentation of this three-part concert series featuring San Antonio’s finest jazz performances. More info: mcnayart.org Photo via Facebook, Summer Jazz Concert & Lunch