Below is a list of select events taking place in the San Antonio area. Have a local event you would like Focus On San Antonio to promote? Email all the details to eortiz@journalist.com.
CINEMA
March 13
A free screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film “The Birds” will be held on Will’s Plaza at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. 7 p.m. 100 Auditorium Circle
March 14
There will be a free screening of the Disney movie “Lilo and Stitch” at the Mission Marquee Plaza. Attendees may bring their own blanket or lawn chairs. Picnics are welcome. There will be food trucks and local vendors at this pet friendly event. Venue opens at 6 p.m.; movie begins after dusk. Admission is free. 3100 Roosevelt Ave.
STAGE
March 13-15
Magik Theatre will offer performances of “Dragons Love Tacos,” the story about a boy and his dragon who learn the dos and don’ts of eating tacos, and serving tacos at a party with other dragons. 2 p.m. March 13 and 14; and 3 p.m. March 15. Tickets: $26.50-$33.50. Texas A&M University-San Antonio, 1 University Way
March 21
Turnip Ensemble Theater presents “Murder in the Gallery,” an interactive whodunit where guests are given instructions upon purchasing their ticket and are asked to help solve the case of a murder in the 1980s East Village art scene. Each attendee becomes a character uniquely written for them. Participants then mingle with costumed professional actors into a world filled with members of New York City’s art elite, and where anyone could be a suspect. Admission includes `80s beverages, treats and eats, complimentary beer and wine, and a sneak peak at Turnip Theater’s latest devised theater project. There will also be a DJ. Proceeds benefit Turnip’s programming. 7-10 p.m. Tickets: $50. Old School Makerspace, 2659 Eisenhauer Road
LITERARY
David Barkalow will discuss and sign copies of his book, “Inspirational Heroines: Stories of Triumph,” which features stories of past women who defied expectations and limitations to positively impact their community and the world. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is free. Twig Book Shop, 306 Pearl Pkwy.
WELLNESS
Each Saturday
Wellness at The Tobin is a weekly series of fitness and exercise classes designed to nurture the body and mind. Classes are held from 10-11 a.m. Saturdays at the Will Naylor Riverwalk Plaza. Dress and equip yourselves accordingly. Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle.
MUSIC
March 12-15
Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair affords Tejano music fans a chance to enjoy live performances by many musical artists, such as Eddie Gonzalez, Jay Perez, and Conxzion, and even opportunities to meet and greet their favorite stars. The schedule includes 3 p.m.-midnight March 12; noon-midnight March 13 and 14, and noon-9 p.m. March 15. Admission is free. Hemisfair, 630 E. Nueva St.
March 22
Local classical music group Agarita presents a concert with internationally acclaimed guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas, who will record with Agarita on the troupe’s debut album. 3 p.m. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle
SPECIAL EXHIBITS
Now through April 5
The DoSeum is hosting Bug Squad, an immersive, hands-on exhibit that features talking, animatronic members of the Bug Squad, a group of superheroes whose storylines, abilities and character traits are meant to get children moving, imagining, and exploring the surrounding play spaces. Admission with museum entry. 2800 Broadway St.
Now through April 26
San Antonio Zoo hosts Pollinators, a new display featuring 12 larger-than-life, pollinator-themed climbable sculptures that take visitors into their world. Guests will learn how pollinators, such as the chocolate midge, Mexican long-tongued bat, the monarch butterfly and the hummingbird fertilize plants by transferring pollen, accommodating the production of fruits, seeds, and more than 180,000 plant species. Admission with zoo entry. 3903 N. St. Mary’s St.
Now through May 10
Witte Museum is hosting “Unseen Oceans,” a special visiting, multimedia exhibition that takes visitors on a journey from the sunlit surface of the sea to its mysterious depths. Guests will meet the tiniest and biggest organisms, control a virtual submersible, traverse displays of marine species that light up in brilliant hues under special lighting conditions, examine cutting-edge tools and see how scientists are using sonar, laser, robotics and AI to map the ocean floor and protect endangered ecosystems worldwide. Museum admission plus a special $6 exhibit ticket. (Reduced admission available to families receiving SNAP benefits.) 3801 Broadway St.
Now through July 6
“Otherwild’ is a large-scale immersive exhibit featuring the works of artist Patrick Shearn and his studio, Poetic Kinetics, who are renowned for turning public spaces into areas of magic, movement, and awe. Visitors will engage two sections. One is Flora Borealis, a custom Skynet installation that uses ultra-lightweight materials to mimic the flowing movement of birds and fish. The other section, Enchanted Trees, is a sculptural grove of 10 imaginary species that celebrate nature’s diversity. Entry with garden admission. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place.
ART EXHIBITS
Now through March 20
Mexican American Civil Rights Institute is hosting “William Merriweather Pena: The Father of Architectural Programming.” This exhibit features photos, documents and other artifacts chronicling the life and career of perhaps the most renowned Mexican American architect of the 20th century. Gallery open 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. weekdays. Admission is free. MACRI Visitor Center, 2123 Buena Vista St.
Now through April 3
San Antonio Art League and Museum hosts the 24th annual Collegiate Art Exhibition, featuring original works by students of local college and university art departments. Gallery open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Admission is free. 130 King William St.
Now through April 12
San Antonio Museum of Art is hosting “Readymade Remix: New Approaches to Familiar Objects,” an exhibition of found objects, manufactured goods and household items that are displayed in a manner that compels the viewer to see those items in new ways, purposes and perspectives. Entry with museum admission. SAMA is also hosting free Spring Break family day 10 a.m.-7 p.m. March 10 with free museum entry for all. That day includes free art activities associated with SAMA’s current exhibit, “New African Masquerades.” 200 W. Jones Ave.
Now through July 5
McNay Art Museum is hosting “Mystic Threads,” Angelica Raquel’s exhibit that features fiber-based work inspired by a familial and regional cultural history rooted in folklore. Entry with museum admission. 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave.
Now through Aug. 30
Ruby City is hosting “Sensing Meaning, Abstract Painting,” a selection of 20-plus artists’ works from the mid-20th century through today that explore the art of abstraction. The exhibition runs through Aug. 30. Admission is free. 150 Camp St.
Now through Jan. 15. 2027
“Built on Legacy: Artists of San Antonio” is an exhibit that features paintings, prints, installations, and more from 23 artists, living and deceased, reflecting San Antonio’s artistic community over the last 50 years. Admission is free. Centro de Artes Culture Commons gallery, 115 Plaza de Armas.
Ongoing
The Gallery at MBS Fitness is hosting Larry Graeber’s new exhibit, “Rendezvous,” a collection of paintings and drawings. Admission is free. 1115 S. Alamo St.
Now through June 7
Contemporary at Blue Star is hosting a Contemporary Art Month series of exhibits: photographer Roman Franc’s “Groups Collective,” and “Mini Art Museum” a display of extra small scale artworks by dozens of artists. Admission is free. 116 Blue Star.
Now through April 16
Centro Cultural Aztlan is hosting its 16th annual Mujeres de Aztlan exhibition, “Mujeres de Fuerza/Women of Strength,” which celebrates International Women’s Day by raising the visibility of women artists. Admission is free. 1800 Fredericksburg Road.
Now through March 27
The Beacon at Midtown Gallery is hosting the Texas A&M University San Antonio 2026 Creative Art Expo, a display of original works by TAMUSA visual art students. The exhibition includes a March 27 event with performances by TAMUSA’s University Voices choir, as well as student musicians, live poetry readings, art, and refreshments. 2-5 p.m. Admission is free. 1136 W. Woodlawn Ave.
Now through April 4
“Cognizant Distance” is Kristina Salinas’ exhibition of images that trace her paternal lineage in a regional journey from her home in San Antonio, Texas through her birthplace of Laredo, Texas and ending at her ancestral home of Candela, Coahuila, Mexico. Admission is free. Central Library gallery, 600 Soledad St.
March 20
Bihl Haus Arts kicks off its annual “On and Off Fred” tour of open studios of artists who live and work around the Beacon Hill/Deco District neighborhood. Attendees may meet participating artists, grab a free map, and get a limited edition catalog. 6-9 p.m. Admission is free. 2803 Fredericksburg Road.
March 20
Luminaria Contemporary Art Festival presents “The Divine Fem,” a pop-up art gallery that celebrates Women’s History Month with original works by local artists such as Alannah Tiller, Caterina Suttin, Caitlin Morris, Jo E. Norris, Julieta Ferrer, Krystina Sibley, Maria Guerra, Salgu Wissmath, and Symone Harvey. There will be refreshments, live jazz, and a chance to take part in the third Friday neighborhood art walk. 7-9 p.m. Admission is free. The Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk, 1103 E. Commerce St.
March 20
An art collecting mixer will give community members an opportunity to meet local artists, browse an artisan market, and enjoy a group art installation. There will also be a DJ at this Contemporary Art Month event. 7-10 p.m. Admission is free. Cherrity Bar, 302 Montana St.
SPECIAL EVENTS
March 12-22
Epic Bounce, a 35,000-square-foot traveling outdoor inflatable amusement park, will be open for San Antonio-area residents to visit March 12-15 and 20-22. Guests may climb, jump and slide around the various elements. Entry is available via single sessions, VIP passes, birthday parties and group events. 8401 W. Loop 1604 N.
March 14
San Antonio Parks Foundation will hold its annual Fest of Tails, a family and pet friendly event where attendees can get a kite or bring their own kite to fly. There will also be pet vendors, pet adoption opportunities, a pooch parade, music, refreshments and more. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is free. McAllister Park, 13202 Jones Maltsberger Road.
March 14
Alamo City Roller Derby players will meet community members in an event designed to promote the roller derby team. There will be live music, karaoke, community organizations and lucha fighting. It is family friendly until 9 p.m. Activities start at 3 p.m. El Luchador Bar, 622 Roosevelt Ave.
March 14
San Antonio Water System will hold its annual Spring Bloom event to mark the arrival of spring. Visitors can talk with local horticulture and water experts, enjoy gardening and landscaping presentations, and learn about SAWS’ WaterSaver Landscape coupon program. The first 1,000 adult guests will receive a free WaterSaver plant. 9 a.m.-noon. Admission is free. SAWS headquarters, 2800 U.S. 281 N.
March 14-15
Coliseum Collectors’ Expo will feature several vendors, artists, gaming, tournaments, giveaways, food trucks and more. There will also be a card trading event on site on the evening of March 14. Admission: $5 per day, $10 weekend pass, free for children ages 10-under. Schertz Civic Center, 1400 Schertz Pkwy.
March 14-15
The city of San Antonio will hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day parades and celebration. Activities on March 14 last 1-7:30 p.m. and include a festival with food, entertainment and craft workshops across La Villita and Arneson River Theatre, and two downtown parades on a green-dyed San Antonio River. Programming 1-6 p.m. March 15 will include more festival activities at Arneson River Theatre and La Villita, river-bound entertainment, and a dog fashion show. Admission is free. 418 Villita St.
March 14-15
Hill Country ComicCon will feature celebrities, artists, vendors, cosplay and more activities for the whole family. There will be an area dedicated to Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, and all things trading card collecting. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 14-15. Admission: free for children ages 5-under; prices vary for children ages 6-12 and adults; weekend passes and family packages available. New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave.
March 21
City of Helotes will hold its second annual Easter egg hunt, featuring more than 10,000 Easter eggs, prizes and a visit by the Easter Bunny. 9-11 a.m. Helotes Festival Grounds, 12951 Bandera Road, Helotes
March 21
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center will hold its Migratory Bird Fest, an opportunity for community members to celebrate birds, migration and the start of spring. There will be live bird and animal displays and demonstrations, hands-on games and crafts, nature walks, golf cart tours of the wetlands, food trucks, a free tree giveaway, and 20+ local vendors offering nature- and wildlife-inspired goods. Proceeds benefit MLAC. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is free. 10750 Pleasanton Road
March 21
Children ages 12-under and their families may bring their baskets and cameras to Palo Alto College and enjoy the South Side college’s Eggstravaganza, which will include music, games, arts and crafts, and more. Free baskets, while supplies last, are available for visitors who arrive without one. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is free, but registration is required: alamo.edu/pac/eggstravaganza. 1400 W. Villaret Blvd.
March 21
Keller-Rihn Studio/Blue Star Art Collective in collaboration with the Bliss House Meditation Center and Blue Boy Arts present “Lighten Up.” This family friendly event gives visitors a chance to celebrate life and light, conscious creativity, and explore endless possibilities for inner growth. There will be live music, free vegan food, yoga, live art, holistic vendors, mandala installations, floating illuminated artworks, light art installations, poetry and more. 4-9 p.m. Admission is free. Woodlawn Casting Pond and Park, 138 S. Josephine Tobin Drive.
March 21
Staging Post will host an Easter event with an egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, live music, refreshments and more. 1-3 p.m. Admission is free. 6150 Wurzbach Road, Leon Valley
March 21
Live Oak Village Garden Club will hold a plant sale for community residents. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission is free. 12300 Toepperwein Road, Live Oak
March 21
Children’s Entrepreneur Market, a nonprofit initiative committed to empowering children through entrepreneurial experiences, will take place at Rolling Oaks Mall. Aspiring merchants ages 5-17 will sell their products, such as homemade lemonade and cinnamon rolls, hand-crocheted animals and 3D-printed objects to the public. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Admission is free. 6909 N. Loop 1604 E.
March 22
Brackenridge Park Conservancy co-presents its third annual Polo in the Park at Brackenridge Park. This is a return of polo, which was regularly played at the park’s polo field from the 1930s through the 1980s. This year’s event will feature an exhibition polo match with legacy polo families, special guests, exclusive memorabilia, live music and stylish competitions, including a hat contest and best-dressed showcase. Guests are encouraged to wear classic equestrian fashion with statement hats, tailored blazers, chic sundresses, and riding boots. 2-5 p.m. Admission is free, but RSVPs are encouraged. VIP entry and sponsorships are available. Food truck food is available for purchase. First Tee – Greater San Antonio at Brackenridge Park, 915 E. Mulberry Ave.
