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Taco Trailblazer: Yelp San Antonio's Free Week of Tacos!

Ongoing, 12 a.m.

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Free

Food

If tacos are more of a lifestyle than a food group, this free week of 'em will speak to your suadero soul. Follow along on this trail of tortillas to some of San Antonio's favorite taco spots. From puffy to birria, your heart and belly will be full! RSVP online for free tacos (plus other special goodies) at participating local taco spots on the designated dates/times. N/A
Ambler Unplugged – Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails

Thursdays-Saturdays, 5-8 p.m.

Food

Listen to live music performed by the hottest rising San Antonio musicians on Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails patio as you enjoy handcrafted cocktails. (210) 229-9222
Virtual Paseo Por El Westside 2021: Nuestros Abuelos, Nuestros Maestros

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 11:30-11:45 p.m.

Free

Art, Free, Workshop

The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center invites you to a virtual Paseo por el Westside, a historic and cultural preservation community gathering in honor of Historic Preservation Month. This year’s theme Nuestros Abuelos, Nuestros Maestros seeks to recognize our elders and teachers within our community, who will share valuable information about cultural practices and traditions. We will also have an exciting performance by Las Tesoros de San Antonio and Mariachi Esperanza. This virtual event will begin on Monday, May 17 and end on Wednesday May 28, live on the Esperanza Facebook and YouTube pages. (210) 228-0201
Mega Corazón 2024

Through April 30, 12 a.m.-11:45 p.m.

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Free

Art

Monday, April 15, 2024 is the kickoff of the MEGA CORAZÓN celebration, an online spoken word marathon that is part of San Antonio’s National Poetry Month participation. This festival presents San Antonio’s poetic tradition that combines street, classical, and slam performance styles in a production that is improvisational, at times painful, and choreographed for a highly visual impact. The festival will begin streaming at urban15.org/live-stream/ at 8pm on April 15, and will highlight about 90 poems from various artists throughout a continuous 24-hour loop. 2107361500
CineFestival Call for Entries

Through May 5, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Free

Movies

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center announces the call for entries for CineFestival San Antonio, the nation’s original and longest-running Latino film festival. Celebrating its 45th edition, San Antonio’s annual celebration of independent Latino cinema will take place July 11-14, 2024. The festival will accept films finalized after January 2023, continuing its call for programming focusing on Chicano, Latinx and Native American cinema, with an emphasis on Texas and San Antonio related films. The regular deadline for call for entries is May 5, 2024. 2102713151
Screenplay Submission Contest

Mondays-Sundays, 12 p.m.

$5

Art

Atelier Talent Development Co. announces to serve the vast amounts of artists in the San Antonio/Austin market, it has started a screenplay contest. Contestants are asked to submit short scripts of no longer than two-pages in length by the September 10th deadline. Script Guidelines: 2 to 3 Pages, 4 Characters; 18+ Years Old, Present Day; Current Topics, MAX 2 Locations (Public), PG-13. Scripts with an exciting, unexpected twist or reversal are encouraged. How to Submit: Send script submission via email to [email protected] + Venmo $5 Entrance Fee to @ Atelier-Co. $100 Cash Prize to Winner. 210-549--5344
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

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$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
Fiesta De Los D&D

Sat., April 20, 3-7 p.m.

Waxy O'Connor's Irish Pub

234 River Walk St., San Antonio River Walk

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$40

Fiesta

Attention all adventurers! Get ready for a night of epic proportions with our D&D Cocktail Experience and Bar Crawl. Join in on Saturday, April 20th at 3:00 PM in San Antonio for a night of Dungeons and Dragons-themed cocktails and a pub crawl like no other. Immerse yourself in a world of fantasy as you sip on specialty drinks and explore the city's best bars. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure - get your tickets now! All attendees regardless of ticket type will be required to show ID 21+ and no refunds will be given for lack of ID. (210) 229-9299
Take-home pizza kit at Volare

Ongoing, 12 p.m.

Volare Pizza (Olmos)

3902 McCullogh Ave., San Antonio Olmos Park

$12

Food, Special Events

Take the fun home with Volare's pizza kit! Get everything you need to make a delicious pizza: dough, pepperoni, cheese and sauce all are included. Stop in to take advantage of this fun and delicious deal, available daily during operating hours. (210) 251-3424
David Russell at UTSA

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

UTSA Recital Hall

One UTSA Circle, Main Campus, San Antonio San Antonio

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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
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
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

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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
Write About Now Poetry Live in San Antonio ft. Kyla Lacey hosted by Chibbi

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

Upstage Comedy Lounge

4441 Walzem Rd., San Antonio East

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$20

Words

Write About Now is the preferred destination of poetry for thousands of individuals each year. The poetry events have become a bucket list visit for poetry lovers who drive and fly from across the country to attend the shows every single week. The shows, poets and poetry videos have received popular acclaim garnering attention and shares from celebrities like Sophie Turner, Lily Allen, Lenny Kravitz, LeAnn Rimes, Chance The Rapper, Juan Gotti, Misty Copeland, Thomas J. Hilfiger, Busta Rhymez, Marc Jacobs and more. Learn more at wanpoetry.com/events.
Alamo Heights Night

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

University of the Incarnate Word

4301 Broadway St., San Antonio San Antonio

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$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
4/19 is Trices' 420 party! Come out and Party with the Plus Size Crowd!

Fri., April 19, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Trices Cafe and Lounge

7600 Eckhert Road, San Antonio` Leon Valley

$10

Dance

4/19 will be the 420 Party! Come out and party with the curvy crowd! Is thickness your weakness? 21nUp. Doors 10pm $10 cover. Ladies free till 11pm. Everyone free before 10pm. DJ Babybluediamond in the Mix #dojodjs. Hosted by Star . VIP Ember Rose. Join in 1st & 3rd Fridays at Trices Cafe & Lounge 7600 Eckhert Road in San Antonio Texas! $4 drink specials. Hookah - Pool - Bar bites - Outdoor smoking patio - Free parking. (210) 801-0868
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
Weekend Brunch at Tokyo Cowboy

Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tokyo Cowboy

135 E. Commerce St., San Antonio Downtown

Food

Join Tokyo Cowboy on Saturday & Sunday from 10am-2pm for their Weekend Brunch featuring new menu items! (210) 305-7075
Brunch Cruises on the River Walk, Hosted by Zocca

Sundays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Continues through May 26

The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio

420 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205, San Antonio River Walk

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$75

Food, Special Events

For the serious, and not-so-serious, brunchers. Experience an immersive brunch that takes it to a new level. Tastebud-awakening dishes and beverages served while cruising the famous River Walk makes for a most enjoyable and memorable time. These cruises will be hosted by Zocca Cuisine D’Italia, located on the River Walk level of The Westin Riverwalk. Total cruise time will be 1 hour. 2102246500
Sunset Cocktail Cruises on the River Walk, Hosted by Zocca

Fridays, 5:45-7:15 p.m. Continues through May 26

The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio

420 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205, San Antonio River Walk

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$75

Food, Special Events

Join in for some unforgettable experiences on the famous San Antonio River Walk. These cruises will be hosted by Zocca Cuisine D’Italia, located on the River Walk level of The Westin Riverwalk. Total cruise time will be 1 hour. Cruise will end at 7:15 pm. 6:00 pm: Loading, outside of Zocca. PLEASE BE THERE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO LAUNCH (5:45pm). MUST BE ON TIME. 6:15 pm: Launch. $75+ (includes gratuity). Indulge in creative cocktails and light bites, making for a perfect evening immersed in the charming ambiance of the River Walk. Enjoy picturesque views and a serene experience. 2102246500
The Mouth Dakota Poetry Project

Sundays, 5-7 p.m.

The Dakota East Side Ice House

433 S Hackberry, San Antonio East Side

Free

Art, Free, Words

Poets of all (or no) experience levels are encouraged to read from The Dakota stage. Come share, come listen, or come for the most amazing chips and queso in San Antonio. Hosted by Eddie V. 2103756009
Flash Laughs Presents: 420 Carnival

Sat., April 20, 7-10 p.m.

Tanks Pizza

902 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio East

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$15

Comedy

Get set for a rollercoaster evening of giggles and amusement at the 420 Carnival Comedy Show! This isn't your typical comedy night - they're merging laughter with the thrill of carnival games, all under one roof at Tanks on the 20th of April. Doors swing open at 7 PM, but the real fun begins at 8 PM when the lineup of local comedic talent takes the stage. Be there to support your local comedy scene and enjoy a unique night of entertainment you won't find anywhere else! 2104205548
FEFU AND HER FRIENDS

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

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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
Que Sabor Loteria w/ Haile G & Tumbao Orquesta

Sat., April 20, 12 p.m.

Stable Hall

307 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio Downtown

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Free

Live Music, Free

Que Sabor Loteria Music Series. Free w/ RSVP until 2:30 PM. Ticket doesn't guarantee entree. Event is subject to capacity. Ticket price after 2:30 PM is $10 w/tax at the door. This event is General Admission - Open Seating. Doors 11:00 am. Loteria 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm. Performance 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm. (210) 212-7260
Fiesta Like A Sailor

Through April 28, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Son of a Sailor

904 Nolan St., San Antonio Dignowity Hill

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Free

Fiesta

Join in for "Fiesta Like a Sailor" during Fiesta San Antonio! From April 18 to April 28, visit the San Antonio location at 904 Nolan St, TX 78202. Owners Billy and Jessica are thrilled for their first Fiesta in the city since opening in April 2023. Enjoy complimentary beer and wine, extended hours until 6 pm Fri-Sun, 20% off Permanent Jewelry, and get a free Son of a Sailor Fiesta medal with $50+ purchase (while supplies last). Learn more on the Facebook event page. Son of a Sailor: Crafting locally-made, high-quality goods for 13 years. (512) 524-0023
Social Saturdays

Saturdays, 10-2 a.m.

Social House

19160 Stone Oak Pkwy #104, San Antonio Stone Oak

Free

DJs, Free

Come out to Social House Saturday Nights for "Social Saturdays" Featuring 2000's R&B and Hip-Hop Music, TOP 40, Latino, & AFROBEAT! Free Entry All Night Long! Hookah provided by Off The Hookah! Text (210) 848-8501 to RSVP your section today. (210) 848-8501
Dinner Detective Interactive True Crime Dinner Show

Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. Continues through Dec. 28

Sheraton Gunter Hotel

205 E. Houston St., San Antonio San Antonio

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$63.99

Theater

America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show is now playing in San Antonio, TX! At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, you’ll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it. Each admission includes dinner, murder mystery entertainment, wait staff gratuity, prize package for Top Sleuth, and much more. 8664960535
Free SINGO Music Bingo

Fridays, 7-9 p.m.

Second Pitch Beer Co

11935 Starcrest Dr, San Antonio Northeast

Free

Free

Join in every Friday from 7-9 pm for Free SINGO! What is it? It's Bingo, but music! The DJ plays a song and you have to mark the title on your card before anyone else calls SINGO! If you're not great at naming songs, don't worry, we'll tell you the name before the next song is played, so you can still round! There's house cash prizes for 6 lucky winners each week. (210) 474-0234
Hops and Pops

Third Saturday of every month, 9-10 p.m.

Second Pitch Beer Co

11935 Starcrest Dr, San Antonio Northeast

Free

Comedy, Geek Culture

Join local comedy troupe My 4 Dads for a night of free live comedy! 18+ only. 2104740234
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

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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
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

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