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
June 6
San Antonio World Heritage Office will offer a free, family friendly screening of “Zootopia 2” outdoors at Mission Marquee Plaza. Attendees may bring a blanket or lawn chair and their leashed pet. Concessions will be available on site. Venue opens 7 p.m.; the movie starts about 15 minutes after sunset. 3100 Roosevelt Ave.
June 12
Bexar County continues its Friday Night Flicks series with a free, family friendly screening of “The Bad Guys 2” at Rodriguez Park. Start time is estimated at 8:30 p.m. Attendees may bring a blanket or lawn chair. Concessions will be available on site. 2060 Rodriguez Ave.
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.
STAGE
Weekly
Woodlawn Comedy at Woodlawn Theatre presents Friday Night Lights. Each Friday night features standup comics or improv comedy activities. Ages 21-over allowed. Seating is first-come, first-served. 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. 1920 Fredericksburg Road
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
Now through June 14
Wonder Theatre hosts performances of “Cabaret,” the famed musical that revolves around life at the Kit Kat Klub in Berlin at the dawn of the jazz era and during the rise of Nazism. 7:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 2:30 p.m. Sun. plus 2 p.m. June 13. Tickets: $35 adults; discounts available for students, teachers, seniors, military, first responders and children. Special Pride Month adult ticket $30 available for the June 5 show. Wonderland of the Americas Mall, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, Balcones Heights
June 13
Following a months-long closure for major improvements, The Magik Theatre at Hemisfair will welcome audiences back with a grand reopening and a performance of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” The city recently finished a nearly $4 million renovation of the former Beethoven Hall, which houses the children’s theatrical company. Upgrades including custom-made theatre seats, a new HVAC system, safety enhancements, and more accessible entrances and seating for mobility-challenged guests.
The grand opening kicks off at noon with a free, public ribbon-cutting and guest speakers, followed by a free public party inside Hemisfair, and a first look at the new interior renovations for patrons. Showtime is 2 p.m. The performance will be followed by a reception, guided building tours and backstage access. Other performances of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” will continue through Aug. 2. Admission: $26.50-$33.50. 420 S. Alamo St.
MUSIC
June 6
The Cave Without a Name summer concert series continues with “Songs Without Words,” as cellist Joseph Kuipers and pianist Victor Asuncion perform compositions by Chopin and Rachmaninoff. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $40-$45. 325 Kreutzberg Road, Boerne
June 7
Local quartet Viatorum will be the featured performer as part of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church’s Music from St. Mark’s music series. There will also be choral evensong presented by the church choir and senior choristers. A reception will follow. 3:30 p.m. Admission is free. 315 E. Pecan St.
LITERARY
June 6
April Henley will sign copies of her two fantasy books, “The Hobgoblin’s Nightlight” and “Treasures in a Bottle” at The Twig Book Shop. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is free. 306 Pearl Pkwy.
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 Aug. 16
The Witte Museum is hosting “The Robot Zoo,” an installation that turns familiar creatures such as a chameleon, a platypus and a housefly into larger-than-life mechanical marvels, showing how nature works through engineering. Entry with museum admission. 3801 Broadway St.
Now through Sept. 7
The San Antonio Zoo is hosting Zoorassic Park, a display of 22 animatronic dinosaurs, including Tyrannosaurus Rex, a velociraptor, and a triceratops. Visitors can learn about the prehistoric creatures, how they moved and ate, and even get a photo op with them. Entry with zoo admission. 3903 N. St. Mary’s St.
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 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 is presenting the exhibition, “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. 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 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
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. The Briscoe will offer screenings of the documentary “Selena y Los Dinos” June 21, and the feature biopic “Selena” July 19. 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
June 6
An opening reception will be held for “The Visions We Manifest,” exhibition that will highlight the perspectives of 13 artists under age 40. The reception will include music. The Beacon at Midtown Gallery, 1136 W. Woodlawn Ave.
June 6-July 11
Bihl Haus Arts will host an opening reception 6-9 p.m. June 6 for “Posing Stories,” an exhibit of artist Pearla Sanchez’s new works that are inspired by the hundreds of sketches that she has created over the years. Admission is free. 2803 Fredericksburg Road
SPECIAL EVENTS
Now through June 7
Local nonprofit Texas Fashion Industry Initiative hosts 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.
Weekly
The city of San Antonio is launching Downtown Thursday, a series of family friendly, public block parties that serve as a way for residents and visitors to experience different parts of downtown. Programming after 5 p.m. includes music, art, culture, complimentary light bites and beverages, kids’ activities and more. The Local SATX micro‑transit service will also offer transportation from other downtown locations to the event each time. Downtown Thursday kicks off June 4 at Legacy Park, 103 W. Houston St. Free parking will be available in the City Tower Garage, 60 N. Flores St. after 5 p.m.
June 5
New Braunfels will celebrate World Environment Day with Party for the Planet, a free, family friendly event featuring environment education, crafts, games, a DJ, splash pad fun, and a foam party. 4-7 p.m. Fischer Park (Hilltop Pavilion), 1935 Hilltop Summit Road, New Braunfels
June 5
Conjunto Heritage Taller co-presents “Conjunto in the Community: Voces de Aztlán y Conjunto An Evening of Music, Poetry & Social Justice,” an event that celebrates culture, history, music and community. The event will include Rosa Martha Zárate Macías, a former nun, educator, social justice advocate for a special performance and conversation by renowned poet and activist Nephtalí De León. There will also be a performance by Conjunto Heritage Taller students. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Admission is free; donations accepted. Lerma’s Nite Club, 1602 N. Zarzamora St., Suite 101.
June 5
Representatives from the St. Mary’s Strip History Project will be available at Lonesome Rose to gather material from any visitors who may want to share for the project, which is designed to preserve the music history of the iconic North St. Mary’s Street entertainment district. Please bring old flyers, photos, ticket stubs, matchbooks, business cards to be scanned in for the growing digital collection about the St. Mary’s Strip. The $10 cover charge mainly includes admission to the bar and the live music lineup for the evening. 2114 N. St. Mary’s St.
June 5
First Friday in New Braunfels affords residents and visitors a chance to enjoy late-night shopping, free beverage samples, prizes, giveaways, a community art market, live music and more around the downtown area. 6-9 p.m. Main Plaza.
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
Fin Addict Angler Foundation and the San Antonio River Authority will offer a free, family friendly fishing clinic. No fishing license is needed. Attendees will learn the basics of fishing through fun methods. Guests are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and sun protection. Equipment will be provided. Adults must accompany children. 9-11 a.m. Register here. Acequia Park, 8500 Mission Pkwy.
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
June 10
The Witte Museum will host the Cocktails and Culture Night Market, an open-air market featuring several local artisans and makers offering a variety of handcrafted, homemade goods. Visitors ages 21 and over will also enjoy live music, craft cocktails, and a chance to explore select museum galleries. Additionally, there will be pet adoption opportunities. 5:30-9 p.m. Admission: free for museum members, $17 for non-members. 3801 Broadway St.
June 10
North East ISD invites community members to its third annual Summer Feast, which launches NEISD’s free summer meal program and provides families with information and resources for the summer and upcoming school year. Children 18 and younger can eat a free lunch on site. A resource fair will connect families to community partners and summer programs. Also, the San Antonio Food Bank will provide free food bundles for each family in attendance while supplies last. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ed White Middle School, 7800 Midcrown Drive.
June 13
San Antonio city representatives invite residents to an open house about the city’s efforts to develop a complete streets design guide. A complete streets approach focuses on designing and building safer streets for everyone including those who walk, bike, use a wheelchair, use public transportation, and drive. In September 2024, the city updated its complete streets policy, and is now creating a guide by which anyone can use to design a complete street. 1-3 p.m. Admission is free. Central Library, 600 Soledad St.
June 13
This Is 4 My Girlz, a Converse-based nonprofit that empowers local young girls, will benefit from Unity in the Park, a community field day and resource fair. This Juneteenth-themed, family friendly event is designed to foster unity through friendly competitions, fellowship, food and collaboration. There will also be prize drawings, entertainment and vendors. Attendees are urged to wear comfortable clothing and shoes, sunscreen, and bring lawn chairs or a tent/canopy. Attendees may also donate a new or gently used purse for the Stuff the Purse project. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Entry: $5 per individual participant; group rates available. North Park, 8200 Spring Town St., Converse
June 13
Hecho a Mano En Verano/Made by Hand (Summer Version) is a mid-year edition of the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center’s popular holiday event, which features several area artisans offering homemade, handmade jewelry, textiles and artwork. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free. GCAG Latino Bookstore, 1300 Guadalupe St.
June 13
San Antonio Botanical Garden will host its annual Brews and Blooms Craft Beer Festival, a relaxed 21+ event featuring craft beer tastings, live entertainment, and a local vendor market set throughout SABGarden.VIP guests will enjoy early access and exclusive lounge privileges inside the Carriage House. 4-9 p.m. Admission: $30-$75. 555 Funston Place
June 13-14
Alamo Card Show will feature dozens of vendors buying, selling and trading sports and nonsports cards, memorabilia, Pokémon, Funko Pops, toys, autographs, comics and more. Snacks will be sold. Former Spurs star Bruce Bowen will be available for photos and autographs during the weekend. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 13-14. Admission: $10 adults one day, $15 adults two-day pass; free for kids ages 10-under. 247 Church, 5415 N. Loop 1604 E.
