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.
STAGE
Now through May 31
Boerne Community Theatre hosts performances of “Helen On Wheels,” a tale of a feisty, gun-toting, whiskey-drinking Oklahoma grandmother who rejects her son’s wishes to move, and fights with the local sheriff while she tries to maintain her independence. 7:30 p.m. May 28, and 8 p.m. May 29-30, and 2:30 p.m. May 31. Tickets: $20 adults; discounts available for students, seniors, first responders and military. 907 E. Blanco Road, Boerne
Now through May 31
Gilded Hour Theatre will perform its first production, “Love Letters,” Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright A.R. Gurney’s two-person play that follows the lifelong connection between Melissa and Andrew, told entirely through the letters they exchange over decades.7:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 2:30 p.m. Sun. Tickets: $27-$30. The Downtown Room (second floor), 193 1/2 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
Now through June 7
Classic Theatre of San Antonio presents “Steel Magnolias,” the renowned tale of a group of strong, witty women who bond in a small Louisiana beauty salon. Many shows are already sold out, so check the event website for available performances.Tickets start at $33. San Pedro Playhouse, 800 W. Ashby Place
May 29
Proverb Ballet School will present its second annual spring recital with a performance of “Adventures of Peter Rabbit,” based on Beatrix Potter’s famed tales. 6 p.m. Admission is free. Pieper High School auditorium, 1400 Kinder Pkwy.
Weekly
Woodlawn Comedy at Woodlawn Theatre presents Friday Night Lights. Each Friday night features standup comics or improv comedy activities. This week offers the local improv troupe Holding Pattern. Ages 21-over allowed. Seating is first-come, first-served. 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. 1920 Fredericksburg Road
MUSIC
May 29-30
San Antonio Philharmonic will present “Amor Fati” (love of fate), a concert of works that urge the listener to fully embrace life and live in the moment. The philharmonic will perform compositions from Moncayo, Ravel, and Tchaikovsky. 7:30 p.m. May 29 and 30. Tickets start at $15. San Antonio College McAllister Auditorium, 1300 San Pedro Ave.
May 30-31
Local string quartet Camerata San Antonio closes its season with two shows, both themed “Visions and Reflections,” with compositions that bridge different eras of classical music, and that point to Camerata’s next season, which will focus on Beethoven. 3 p.m. May 30 at Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 11093 Bandera Road; 2 p.m. May 31 at Christ Episcopal Church, 510 Belknap Place. Tickets: $20 general; free admission for students
May 31
Alamo City Symphony Viva presents “Ritual and Rapture,” a season finale that features the San Antonio Choral Society in performances of compositions that explore contemporary spirituality, ancient biblical texts and pastoral mythology. 4 p.m. Tickets: $30 adults; discounts for children, seniors, military and students. Travis Park Church, 230 E. Travis St.
June 2
Boerne Village Band performs as part of a family-friendly summer concert series held on Main Plaza every other Tuesday night in a celebration of Boerne’s German heritage. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Boerne Main Plaza.
CINEMA
May 29
Bexar County brings back Friday Night Flicks with free family friendly movie screenings in a public county park through the summer. First up is a screening of “Zootopia 2.” Movie starts a little after 8 p.m. Concessions will be available. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Pletz Park, 3831 Belgium Lane
May 29
The city of Schertz’s Music and Movies in the Park series will have a free screening of “How to Train Your Dragon.” 8 p.m. Admission is free. Wendy Swan Memorial Park, 4601 Cherry Tree Drive, Schertz
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.
LITERARY
May 28
Michelin-starred pitmaster Evan LeRoy will talk about and sign copies of his new book, “New School Barbecue: Recipes for Next Level Smoking and Grilling.” 5:30-7 p.m. Admission is free. The Twig Book Shop, Pearl, 303 Pearl Pkwy., Suite 106
May 30
Book Nerd kicks off its summer reading program with free activities for all ages between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Plus, Velvet Espresso will have a coffee popup at the bookstore throughout the weekend. 2211 NW Military Hwy., Suite 118, Castle Hills
SPECIAL EXHIBITS
Now through July 6
“Otherwild’ is an 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.
Now through Sept. 7
The DoSeum hosts “Dinosaurs in Motion,” which features 14 life-size, interactive dinosaur sculptures crafted from recycled metal. Visitors are invited to engage directly with the mechanics behind each piece using levers, pulleys and remote controls to set the massive kinetic sculptures in motion. Here, guests, especially youngsters, can learn how to channel their curiosity and creativity. Entry with museum admission. 2800 Broadway St.
ART EXHIBITS
Now through May 30
Bihl Haus Arts is hosting “Signs of Life,” a collection of local artist Ben Ortiz’s art works that feature public or iconic signage around San Antonio. Admission is free. 2803 Fredericksburg Road
Now through May 31
Visitors to Patrick Heath Public Library can check out the library’s first No Blank Canvas artist exhibition. Titled “Their Absence is Our Presence,” the installation features work from artist Isaac Grigar, including six multimedia art works that highlight the people, landscapes and histories that make up Texas Hill Country. The No Blank Canvas will focus on the peoples, destinations and heritage of Boerne and the surrounding area. 451 N. Main St., Boerne
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 June 18
The local classical music group Agarita presents the exhibit, “The Living Edge: Contemporary Craft in Texas” at the Agarita Loft, a Southtown gallery. This exhibit features works by local artists who expand craft traditions through textiles, wood, metal, ceramics, and hybrid media. Art work sales proceeds support the participating artists and Agarita. A series of concerts and other activities will take place at the Agarita Loft for the duration of the exhibit, which ends June 18. Admission is free. 724 S. Alamo St., Suite 2
Now through June 30
Mexican-American Civil Rights Institute is hosting “You Have the Right! Mexican Americans and the Due Process of the Law,” an exhibit explores three renowned court cases involving Mexican Americans and Mexican-perceived individuals. The cases have proven significant to the interpretation of the Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments, and helped to shape interpretation of due process of U.S. law. Public viewing is available 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. and by appointment on weekdays. Admission is free. MACRI, 2123 Buena Vista St.
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 July 5
San Antonio Museum of Art is hosting “New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations,” an exhibition of works of four African artists that enable visitors to explore the traditional festive event known as the masquerade. Entry with museum admission. 200 W. Jones Ave.
Now through July 19
ArtPace is hosting individual exhibits of works from artists currently participating in ArtPace’s 2026 International Artists-In-Residence program: Việt Lê, Mel Chin, Violette Bule, and Aleesa Pitchamarn Alexander. Admission is free. 445 N. Main Ave.
Now through Aug. 9
McNay Art Museum will host “Garden Party: Nature on Paper,” an exhibition that explores how humans live with and shape the natural world. The display features prints, drawings, photographs, paintings and sculpture from the McNay’s permanent collection. 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 Aug. 30
“A Postmodernist Says ¿Que?” is an exhibition that explores the Latinx experience framed within various realms of humor as a way for individuals and groups to connect to and understand each other. Admission is free. Centro de Artes, 101 S. Santa Rosa St.
Now showing
Local artist Mauro de la Tierra’s exhibit, “Una raíz del Barrio” (A Root of the Neighborhood), explores the themes of cultural legacy, community and de la Tierra’s ties to his native East Side neighborhood. Admission is free. Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry St.
Now through Jan. 9, 2027
The Witte Museum is hosting “The Witte Museum: 100 Years,” an exhibition that shows visitors how the institution has interpreted and shared the story of Texas through natural history specimens, cultural artifacts, Texas art, and global collections. Admission by museum entry fee. 3801 Broadway St.
Now through Jan. 15. 2027
The exhibit “Built on Legacy: Artists of San Antonio” 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
May 31
The 1906 Gallery will host an end-of-school year showcase of artworks from SAY Si’s visual arts and media students. There will also be a musical performance and refreshments. 6-9 p.m. Admission is free. 1906 S. Flores St.
June 4-Jan. 4, 2027
Briscoe Western Art Museum will host “Selena Forever/Siempre Selena,” an exhibit featuring San Antonio photographer John Dyer’s images that help to celebrate the life and career of the late Tejano star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. The photos were captured during Selena’s rise to international stardom in the early 1990s, and offer an intimate look at the artist who transformed Tejano music, giving it another layer of visibility for established and new fans. Entry with museum admission. 210 W. Market St.
June 5-July 18
Centro Cultural Aztlan will host an opening reception for the exhibition, “Infinity Square,” featuring works by local artists Louis Vega Treviño and Ben Mata. Their works examine and illustrate the use of color, balance, rhythm, and geometry. Reception 6-9 p.m. June 5. Admission is free. 1800 Fredericksburg Road, Suite 103
SPECIAL EVENTS
May 29
Bexar County and Main Plaza Conservancy present Historic Plaza Days, a family friendly celebration of people, places and stores that have shaped San Antonio. There will be live music, prize drawings, history and culture presentations, craftmaking, a demonstration of a watershed model, a Native American blessing, and a chance to meet descendants of San Antonio’s founding families. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Admission is free. Main Plaza, 115 Main Plaza
May 29
The city of Universal City will hold a senior prom for community members ages 55 and up. Roaring `20s will be the theme for this event, which will include food, a DJ and a courtesy prom picture. Singles and couples are invited. 6 p.m. Tickets: $30. Olympia Hills Golf and Event Center, 12900 Mount Olympus, Universal City
May 29-31
The Sonora Bank Open is a pickleball and padel tournament with $7,500 in cash prizes up for grabs. Admission is free for spectators. The Courthouse, 350 Dragoon Xing, New Braunfels
May 30
Daisies and Dresses Fashion Show will feature confident models and adoptable rescue pets in a charitable event that highlights confidence, compassion, and second chances. There will also be runway segments and local vendors. Proceeds will benefit Dress for Success San Antonio, which helps to prepare local women for workforce mobility, and Daisy Cares, which helps struggling pet owners and their pets to stay together through assistance with emergency pet food, veterinary care, and education. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Tickets: $60; VIP tables available. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place
May 30
The city of San Antonio kicks off Pride Month with its annual Pride River Parade and Celebration. There will be two parades – the Museum Reach version goes from Brooklyn Avenue to Pearl 5-6 p.m.; the downtown river parade starts at 7:30 p.m. at Lexington Avenue and passes by Arneson River Theatre, where there will be performances. Visitors can also enjoy a Pride Month festival at La Villita, 418 Villita St., from 6-10 p.m. Admission is free.
May 30
San Antonio Water System co-presents the Festival of Flowers, South Texas’ largest gardening event of the year. Attendees will engage exhibitors, enjoy interactive activities and learn about gardening. There will also be a plant exchange, an herb garden, and a vegetable growing contest. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $10 adults, free for children ages 10-under. San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 N. Loop 1604 W.
May 30
Community members are invited to celebrate 30 years of public art in San Antonio with a free guided experience through La Zona Cultural. Attendees can arrive at Culture Commons, 115 Plaza de Armas, to enjoy refreshments and meet participating artists before embarking on the tour. Visitors can view public art works, hear from artists behind newly completed installations, hear the stories that shaped their work, and gain insight into how public art contributes to San Antonio’s evolution. Guests are asked to arrive a few minutes in advance of the tour, bring a water bottle, and wear comfortable clothing and footwear. 9-11 a.m. RSVPs are required.
May 30
ArtPace presents DreamLab, an open community event where visitors of all ages can collaborate with local artists and makers in different activity stations and create art inspired by ArtPace’s spring exhibits. There will be paper mini installations, letters to locals, symbolic self-portraits, paper snake sculptures, leather skull sketches, abstract printmaking zines and more. Noon-4 p.m. Admission is free. 445 N. Main Ave.
May 31
Once in a Wild Mobile Zoo presents Cafe and Cuddles, a monthly, family friendly event where visitors can drop by anytime and meet friendly animals in educational, safe, hands-on encounters. Attendees will get fun animal facts from zookeepers. Guests may also enjoy offerings from the host venue, Refuge Coffee and Beer Garden. Ticket proceeds benefit Once in a Wild programming and zookeepers. 11.a.m.-4 p.m. each final Sunday of the month through September. Tickets: $15; discounts for seniors and military; free entry for local professional animal caregivers and Once in a While Zoo Club kid members. 11011 Shaenfield Road
June 1
Putts for Paws Charity Golf Tournament, benefitting San Antonio Pets Alive, will involve a four-person scramble for golfers of all skill levels. The event includes breakfast, a shotgun start, on-course contests, and a post-tournament lunch and awards ceremony. 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Participation fees: $225 single player, $900 foursome (both include breakfast and lunch). Dominion Country Club, 1 Dominion Drive.
June 2-7
Local nonprofit Texas Fashion Industry Initiative will host Texas Fashion Week, a weeklong series of events designed to promote Texas’ fashion industry, and serve to connect and empower Texas fashion creatives and entrepreneurs. Activities include panel discussions, educational sessions, runway shows, and social/networking opportunities. Visit this link for details.
June 6
A community health and resource fair will include free mammograms, health screenings and vaccines, community resource vendor booths, food, and games. There will also be free fruit and vegetables for the first 300 households. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Admission is free. Family Service Presa Community Center, 3721 S. Presa St.
June 6
Schertz-Cibolo Local Vendor Extravaganza will hold its next market at Schertz United Methodist Church. The family- and pet-friendly market will include more than 80 local small business owners and artisans offering a variety of homemade items. There will also be food trucks, kids’ activities, and a drawing for a gift certificate. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free. 3460 Roy Richard Drive/FM 3009, Schertz
June 6
Community members are invited to the Downtown Cibolo Summer Stroll, where they can shop local vendors, and visit downtown Cibolo businesses, with many merchants offering special deals. There will also be children’s activities, raffle prizes, freebies and more. Noon-4 p.m. Admission is free. Old Main Street, Cibolo
