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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

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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
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
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.
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
Breakfast for the Brave

Sat., April 20, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Chicken N Pickle

5215 UTSA Boulevard, San Antonio UTSA

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$25

Sports

Friendly competition meets hero appreciation in the River City, as attendees come together for breakfast and an epic pickleball tournament to celebrate and support the city's Veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders. 2103252305
31st Annual Open Car Show

Sat., April 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Boerne Main Plaza

100 Block N Main St., Boerne Boerne

Free

Special Events

Texas Corvette Association is having its 31st annual Open Car Show (a Fiesta event) on April 20th on Main St. in Boerne, TX. Vendors, Silent Auction, Awards, DeLorean Time Machine and over 400 beautiful cars to see! Admission to attend the car show is free. If you'd like to show your car and join in for a Meet & Greet and Hill Country Drive, you can register online at www.texas-corvette-association.com for a small fee. All proceeds go to the charity SJRC Texas to help disadvantaged children. The show is sponsored by the City of Boerne and Cavender Chevrolet.
Adult Congenital Heart Association's Walk for 1 in 100

Sat., April 20, 9 a.m.

Mueller Lake Park Amphitheater

4550 Mueller Blvd., Austin Austin

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Free

Benefits

Join in and walk for the more than 2.5 million people living with congenital heart disease (CHD) across the country! Tickets are free with registration at achaheart.org. ACHA is here to empower adults to take an active role in their cardiac care, to educate parents on the lifelong specialized care their young child will need in the future, and to support young adults through the transition to adult CHD care. (215) 849-1260
Family Fiesta 2024!

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

Los Patios

2015 NE Loop 410, San Antonio San Antonio

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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
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
BLC Presents: 5 Common Butterflies of Texas and their Host Plants

Sat., April 20, 10-11 a.m.

Butterfly Learning Center

1021 Voelcker Lane, San Antonio East

Free

Learn about 5 common butterflies seen in Texas and how you can support their habitat with plants that are native to Texas and readily available at local nurseries. In this presentation by Emily Hawthorn, you will learn about the butterfly life cycle and the difference between host and nectar plants. You will also see examples of plants at the Butterfly Learning Center at Hardberger Park Leave with the knowledge and plants that will bring butterflies to your front porch. Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy is a Texan by Nature Conservation Partner. (210) 492-7472
Headwaters at the Comal 6th Annual Earth Day Celebration

Sat., April 20, 10 a.m.

Headwaters at the Comal

333 E. Klingemann St., New Braunfels New Braunfels

Free

Free

Join in for this free event for the entire community celebrating nature and our local natural resources! Explore the native prairie restoration, stroll along the spring run and see where the Comal River begins, participate in hands-on activities, and enjoy some time connecting with nature. Stop by and join in the fun! Scenic Texas at the Comal is a Texan by Nature Conservation Partner. (830) 608-8937
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
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
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
Springfest

Sat., April 20

Fisherman's Park

1200 Willow St., Bastrop Austin

Free

Free

Bring the entire family to Springfest 2024, held during the month of April, in Fisherman's Park in beautiful Downtown Bastrop! This fun-for-all-ages event is free, and open to the public. There will be games, bounce houses, water fun, live music, food trucks, and so much more! Springfest is hosted by the Children's Advocacy Center Serving Bastrop, Lee & Fayette Counties and CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties, in celebration of and to create awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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
Chanclas y Cervezas

Sat., April 20, 5-11 p.m.

The Greenline

2532 Sidney Brooks, San Antonio Southeast

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$15-$20

Benefits, Fiesta

The 5th Annual Chanclas y Cervezas features a variety of games and competitions that will put your chancla-throwing skills to the test. Compete for the chance to be crowned Rey and Reina of Chanclas y Cervezas 2024! Online presale tickets are $15, and tickets will be available onsite at the event for $20. All children 12 and under are free, and parking is free and plentiful. Proceeds from Chanclas y Cervezas will benefit Brooks Gives Back, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting various initiatives and non-profits throughout neighboring communities. (210) 678-3300
San Antonio Brahmas vs. Michigan Panthers

Sat., April 20, 6 p.m.

Alamodome

100 Montana St, San Antonio San Antonio

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$27.50-$102.50

Sports

(210) 207-3663
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

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$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
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
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
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Fiesta Del Vaquero

Sun., April 21, 10 a.m.

Chicken N Pickle

5215 UTSA Boulevard, San Antonio UTSA

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$75

Special Events

(210) 874-2120
Fiesta Frolic

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

Alameda Circle Park

100 Alameda Circle, San Antonio Olmos Park

Free

Special Events

Come “pawty” with SNIPSA! This special mini-adoption event is complete with colorful costumes, cascarones and Fiesta medals. This is your opportunity to snag some SNIPSA swag to show off during Fiesta season. You may even decide to adopt a rescue and take the fun home with you. So, put on your best Fiesta fit and swing by for a good time. Just be prepared to leave with confetti in your hair!
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

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$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

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$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

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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
Fiesta Like A Sailor

April 18-28, 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
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.
Dykotomy, Alex Bow

Thursdays-Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through April 25

Russell Hill Rogers Galleries, UTSA Southwest Campus

300 Augusta, San Antonio Downtown

Free

Art

This collection of work stitches together Louisiana imagery with domestic lesbian life. Alex uses iconography such as catfish, gas stations, ‘gators, and baptist themes to allow her to converse about the Southern lesbian experience in a way that refuses to demonize the South as a whole. Opening reception: April 12, 6-8pm. Artist talk: April 13, 12 pm. (210) 458-4352

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