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.
MUSIC
Weekly
Disco Alfresco, presented by the Brackenridge Park Conservancy and SoundCream Airstream DJs, features local and visiting DJs playing different genres of music each Thursday night in June and July for visitors to enjoy dancing and community spirit. Attendees may bring their own cooler of beverages. Parking is free. 7-10 p.m. Admission: $5. Sunken Garden Theatre, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St.
July 3
San Antonio Youth Chorale Chamber Choir will be in concert at San Fernando Cathedral. 7-8:30 p.m. Admission is free. 114 Trevino St.
July 4
The Live @ Landa: Concert in the Park series continues at Landa Park with performances by the 90s VHS Band. The family friendly event includes kids’ activities and food trucks. Visitors can bring lawn chairs or a blanket. 6-9 p.m. Admission is free. 164 Landa Park Road, New Braunfels
July 10
Castle Hills Community Organization will hold a Concert in the Commons with acoustic duo Colton’s Kin. Attendees may bring blankets or lawn chairs. 8-10 p.m. Admission is free. Castle Hills Commons, 209 Lemonwood Drive
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 July 11
Overtime Theater presents performances of the dark comedy “Romeo Chang,” which is about a mother-to-do who discovers she is dying from Stage 4 cancer and seeks out help from a qi-gong master named Romeo Chang to keep her alive long enough to have her baby. Check here for showtimes and tickets. (General admission: $20; discounts available for students, seniors, military, teachers and Alamo City Arts Coalition members). 4335 Vance Jackson Road, Suite 103-104
Now through July 26
San Pedro Playhouse hosts performances of the renowned musical “Evita,” which chronicles the rise of Eva Perón from a poor, ambitious teenager to the powerful First Lady of Argentina. Shows 7:30 p.m. Thu.-Sat., and 2 p.m. through July 26. Tickets: $35-$60. 800 W. Ashby Place
Now through Aug. 2
The Magik Theatre hosts performances of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” based on Eric Carle’s beloved story about a caterpillar’s journey from hatching to metamorphosis into a butterfly. Tickets start at $26. Check here for times and other details. 420 S. Alamo St.
CINEMA
July 3
A free, family- and pet-friendly screening of “The Lizzie McGuire Movie” will be offered at Frost Plaza at The Rock at La Cantera. Guests may bring their blankets or lawn chairs. There will also be pre-show interactive activities, photo opportunities that put you into the movie scenes, snacks, as well as beverages for adults. 6:30-9 p.m. Admission is free. 1 Spurs Way
July 9-12
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, 1300 Guadalupe St., will host the 47th annual CineFestival, with screenings of Chicanx, Latinx, and international Latin American feature, short and documentary films. This year’s event opens at 6:30 p.m. July 9 with “MEXICANAMERICAN,” a documentary directed by Eddie Sanchez, who blends present-day interviews and the VHS home movies his family sent across the border, exploring his family’s struggle to reconcile two cultures between two generations.
The closing festivities at 6 p.m. July 12 will include the premiere of “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez,” a documentary about the life and career of the pioneering Chicano filmmaker. All screenings at Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry St. Check the event website for individual tickets and passes.More than 50% of the festival screenings are free, but audiences will need to book a free ticket to attend.
July 10
Bexar County continues its Friday Night Flicks series with a free, family friendly screening of “How to Train Your Dragon.” Movie start time is estimated at 8:30 p.m. Attendees may bring a blanket or lawn chair. Concessions will be available on site. Comanche Park, 2600 Rigsby Ave.
WELLNESS
Weekly
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
July 4
Jordan Gray reads from and signs copies of his new book, “The Infinite Night Book 2: Fermi Station Part 1,” which continues the adventures of the crew of FTS The Happy Marauder as they navigate the stellar nexus that is Fermi Station. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is free. The Twig Book Shop, 303 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. Additionally, the zoo will celebrate the Fourth of July with $8 admission for all guests. The first 250 children who enter the zoo grounds get a free toy dinosaur starting at 9 a.m. Visitors will enjoy special activities as part of Zoorassic Park 10 a.m.-2 p.m. while there are other animal encounters and enrichment activities all Independence Day long. 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. (The DoSeum will host “Beyond Limits,” a sensory-friendly event with modified exhibits and reduced capacity. Entry is $8 for all guests 5-7 p.m.) 2800 Broadway St.
July 2-Sept. 27
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory co-presents Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience, which offers a VR journey through the cosmos. Visitors can feel like they are using the Hubble Space Telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope, and the Chandra X-ray Observatory to look deep into space and encounter extreme exoplanets and galaxies, and explore the vastness of the universe. Guests can order tickets by date and time. Admission: $24 general; discounts available for children, students, seniors and groups. The Shops at Rivercenter (lower level on the Alamo side below H&M), 849 E. Commerce St.
ART EXHIBITS
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 11
Bihl Haus Arts is hosting “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
Now through July 18
Centro Cultural Aztlan is hosting 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. Admission is free. 1800 Fredericksburg Road, Suite 103
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 July 31
Alamo Colleges District hosts “From the West Side to the World: Un Homenaje a Flaco Jiménez,” an exhibit honoring the life and legacy of Leonardo “Flaco” Jiménez, the legendary accordionist who helped to shape the growth and evolution of conjunto music and Tejano culture, and share those aspects with the wider world while keeping true to his West Side origins. The reception includes guest speakers and a performance by Los Texmaniacs. The exhibit is open to all and runs through July 31. Admission is free. Alamo Colleges District ACCESS Building Common Ground Gallery, 2222 N. Alamo St.
Now through Aug. 9
McNay Art Museum is hosting “Garden Party: Nature on Paper,” an exhibit 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. 7
San Antonio Art League and Museum hosts a new exhibit, “Summer Reflections,” which features original works by eight local artists that use color, light and imagery to capture the summer season’s warmth, vitality and energy. Admission is free. 130 King William St.
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 Sept. 24
Visitors may watch local artist Rubio, Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival’s first artist-in-residence, live-paint at Luminaria’s newly opened headquarters during regular studio hours 5-9 p.m. Thu.-Fri., and 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sat. and Sun. now through Sept. 24. His art is available for purchase. The 2026 edition of Luminaria is planned for Nov. 14 along West Houston Street downtown. 207 E. Travis St.
Now through Jan. 4, 2027
Briscoe Western Art Museum is hosting “Selena Forever/Siempre Selena,” an exhibit featuring San Antonio photographer John Dyer’s images that 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 a screening of the feature biopic “Selena” July 19. Entry with museum admission. (The Briscoe will offer $2.50 admission on July 4, and free entry for Bexar County residents on July 5.) 210 W. Market 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
Now through May 30, 2027
Institute of Texan Cultures is hosting “Pure Conjunto: Border(less) Sound,” an exhibit of photos, instruments, posters and other artifacts that demonstrate the power of Conjunto music, and how it was shaped by German and Eastern European immigrants, and influenced by Tejano communities drawing on Indigenous, Spanish, and Mexican traditions. Entry with museum admission. 111 W. Houston St., Suite 121.
July 3-5
The River Walk Fourth of July Artisan Show features dozens of local artisans selling handmade pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork, and more along the River Walk extension between Market, Commerce and St. Mary’s streets. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. July 3-4, and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. July 5.
July 10
The Beacon at Midtown will host an opening reception 7-10 p.m. for The Printmakers’ Process, an exhibit of drawings, matrices, misprints, and other works by Celeste de Luna. The pieces demonstrate how printmaking is often misunderstood, and how objects present potential despite being overlooked and discarded. Admission is free. 1136 W. Woodlawn Ave.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Weekly
The city of San Antonio holds 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. Free parking will be available in the City Tower Garage, 60 N. Flores St. after 5 p.m.
July 7
Northside Independent School District will have a job fair to fill various food service worker and manager trainee positions. The jobs include full benefits, and uniforms are provided. A high school diploma or GED is a minimum requirement. Pre-apply at: www.nisd.net under “food service worker or CN manager trainee” to get an on-site interview. 9 a.m.-noon. NISD Child Nutrition Warehouse, 7250 Mainland Drive
July 11
San Antonio’s French Festival, a celebration of Bastille Day, will feature the Petanque “Bocci” tournament, or bocce ball competition involving more than 20 teams from around Texas. Visitors can also enjoy $5 beer and wine and $5 small bites from local vendors including Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, Sur La Table, Luciano Ristorante and Pizzeria, and Brasserie Tardif. There will also be a classic car display, and live music during the afternoon. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Admission is free. Main Street at The Shops at La Cantera
INDEPENDENCE DAY/250 SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL EVENTS
July 3
The city of Helotes will have an Independence Day celebration with entertainers such as the Helotes Area Community Band, vendors, a food court, and a fireworks show. Attendees may bring a lawn chair or blankets. Pets are not allowed, but service animals are permitted. 6-11 p.m. Admission is free. Helotes Festival Grounds, 12210 Leslie Road
July 3-4
Schertz’s 50th Fourth of July Jubilee is a two-day event this year. Festivities will be held 6-10 p.m. July 3 at Pickrell Park, 703 Oak St., with carnival rides, community vendors, and a performance by Josh Abbott Band. Independence Day activities begin at 9:15 a.m. with the Let Freedom Run 5K, where participants follow the annual parade, which starts at 9:30 a.m. at Buffalo Drive and Schertz Parkway. The parade goes south on Schertz Parkway, to Main Street, Farm Road 1518 to Pickrell Park. There, the carnival opens at 11 a.m. and includes carnival rides, games, food, and a historic plane flyover. Evening offerings involve live entertainment, pie baking and eating contests, and then a fireworks show that launches at 9:15 p.m.
July 4
The city of San Antonio’s annual Fourth of July celebration kicks off with a mini-parade around Woodlawn Lake Park. That is followed by a whole day of music and entertainment, food vendors, kids’ activities, and carnival rides and games. A fireworks show wraps up the festivities. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Admission is free. 1101 Cincinnati Ave.
July 4
Leon Valley’s family friendly Fourth of July event includes live entertainment, a DJ, games, food trucks, face painting, balloon artists, prizes and free ice cream. Guests may bring their lawn chairs or blankets. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Admission is free. Leon Valley Community and Conference Center Grounds, 6427 Evers Road
July 4
Sophienburg Museum and Archives co-presents New Braunfels’ annual Fourth of July Parade, kicking off at 9:15 a.m. at West Bridge Street and North Castell Avenue. The parade will go through downtown, around Main Plaza, down Seguin Avenue and over to Zink Street. The New Braunfels Community Band will play patriotic music at Main Plaza after the parade. Admission is free.
July 4
Stars and Stripes Festival on Houston is a family friendly, day-long event that will roll out at 8:30 a.m. with a Downtown 5K with runners making their way from Milam Park to Hemisfair’s Civic Park, 210 S. Alamo St. A parade follows at 10 a.m. along Houston Street. Afterwards, revelers can enjoy food, music and community activations throughout the day at Hemisfair’s Civic Park, and finish the evening with a fireworks display at 9 p.m. Admission is free.
July 4
Bexar County will present an Independence Day celebration at Mission County Park, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The family friendly event includes live music, food trucks, bubble party fun, carnival rides, face painting, inflatables, balloon artists and kids’ crafts. A drone and fireworks show starts at 9:15 p.m. Admission is free. 6030 Padre Drive
July 4
Alamo Heights’ Fourth of July Parade begins at 10 a.m. at the west end of Argyle Avenue. Parade-goers will proceed down Patterson Avenue to Cathedral Park, 111 Torcido Drive, where there will be singing of patriotic songs, and lemonade. Admission is free.
July 4
Terrell Hills’ Independence Day Parade starts at 10 a.m. at the corner of Ivy and Eldon and proceeds south toward Geneseo Parkway, where a block party follows with free food, kids’ activities, games, a petting zoo, and representatives from city departments, including firefighters with a fire engine. Admission is free.
July 4
Heart of Texas Concert Band will present “America at 250,” a performance of patriotic and Americana compositions. The band will be accompanied by guest artists, including the River City Ringers. 3 p.m. Admission is free, but a $10 donation is suggested. Trinity Baptist Church, 319 E Mulberry Ave.
July 4
Monte Vista Historical Association will hold its Fourth of July Parade, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Lynwood and Howard. The parade continues to Landa Library, 233 Bushnell, where visitors can enjoy a picnic, live music and contests. Admission is free.
July 4
Hollywood Park Community Association will hold Hollywood Park’s annual Fourth of July Parade, which starts at 10 a.m. at City Hall, 2 Mecca Drive. Parade participants will go westward through the center of town to Voigt Park, 701 El Portal, where a picnic follows with free refreshments beginning at 11 a.m. There will be swimming, games and entertainment inside and outside Voigt Center. There will also be an announcement of prizes for parade participants, and patriotic homes contest winners. Admission is free.
July 4
Oak Park-Northwood Neighborhood Association begins its Independence Day Parade at 9:15 a.m. at Northwood Presbyterian Church, 518 Pike Road. Parade-goers return to the church, where a picnic will follow with free refreshments and games. Admission is free.
July 4
First Baptist Church San Antonio will host “The Sound of Freedom,” a concert of patriotic works and renowned American melodies. 7 p.m. Admission is free. 515 McCullough Ave.
July 4
Windcrest kicks off its Fourth of July Parade at 10 a.m. at City Hall, 8601 Midcrown, with a greeting from Mayor Dan Reese, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a presentation of colors. The parade will proceed around the nearby Windcrest Golf Course, and return to City Hall, where attendees can enjoy free hot dogs and a new “Race the Radar” contest. Admission is free.
July 4
The city of Garden Ridge’s Fourth of July celebration starts at 9 a.m. at Paul Davis Park, 20685 Grass Creek Road, where opening ceremonies include a flag-raising, singing of the National Anthem, a dedication of the Harold Miller and Ramona Miller Banfield Pavilion, and an introduction of parade grand marshals. The parade launches at 10 a.m. Afterwards, guests at Paul Davis Park can enjoy food, a water slide, kids’ activities, and live entertainment. Admission is free.
July 4
Boerne’s Independence Day free fireworks show begins at 9:15 p.m. at Boerne City Park, 106 City Park Road, Boerne
July 4
Great Northwest Community Improvements Association on San Antonio’s Northwest Side will present the neighborhood’s annual July 4th parade, which starts at 10 a.m. at Zachry Middle School, 9410 Timber Path, and ends at Timberwilde Elementary School, 8838 Timberwilde St. A barbecue will follow at the Silver Creek Pool, 8809 Timberwilde.
July 4
Fair Oaks Ranch Golf and Country Club will host an Independence Day celebration with food trucks, music and kids activities. After the sun sets, guests will enjoy a laser and fireworks show above the golf course. Visitors may bring their blankets or lawn chairs. 6-10 p.m. 7900 Fair Oaks Pkwy.
July 4
Stars and Stripes Spectacular is a family friendly event that includes food and drinks, live music, kids’ activities, horse rides, and a fireworks show that starts at 9:30 p.m. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Retama Park, 1 Retama Pkwy., Selma
July 4
Visitors to The Alamo can enjoy a variety of free demonstrations and programs on Alamo Plaza throughout the day celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The Alamo’s Living History team, dressed in period clothing, will offer free, family-friendly activities, including a patriotic flag project, a children’s drill-and-march lesson, and a battle drum program. There will also be the daily musket firing demonstration at 10:30 a.m. on Plaza de Valero. The U.S. Army Rock Band will perform a free concert 7-8:30 p.m. Guests may bring a blanket or lawn chair.
July 4
Jaime’s Place will host a watch party starting at 10 a.m. as the renowned West Side bar and local Tejano legend Little Joe are featured in “Disney Celebrates America,” part of a 24-hour ABC network broadcast for America’s 250th anniversary. Afterwards, visitors can enjoy brunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. a mercadito (little market) beginning at noon, food trucks after 3 p.m., and live music starting at 5:30 p.m., including a performance from the San Antonio Philharmonic Brass Quintet Ensemble. Admission is free. 1514 W. Commerce St.
July 5
Boerne Concert Band will present a selection of classic patriotic songs to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. 7 p.m. Admission is free. Veterans Plaza, 801 S. Main Ave., Boerne
