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
July 25
The 11th annual San Antonio Reggae Festival will have a variety of reggae bands and artists, DJs, and vendor booths and food trucks offering authentic Jamaican foods and other culinary treats. There will also be community organizations on site, and children’s activities. Attendees may bring their own lawn chair, blanket or umbrellas. 2-11 p.m. Admission: $25 general, free for kids ages 12-under. Rosedale Park, 303 Dartmouth St.
July 25
Cibolo Center for Conservation’s Moondance Concert Series presents live, local music artists performing under the stars every final Saturday night of the month through September. This month’s featured band is Band in Black. Guests may bring a lawn chair or blanket and a cooler. 7-9 p.m. Admission: $15 adults, free for children ages 11-under. 6-9 p.m. Boerne City Park, 140 City Park Road
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 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
Now through July 26
The annual San Antonio Film Festival offers screenings of 200-plus select short, documentary and feature films from emerging and independent filmmakers at five venues citywide. Four venues have ticketed screenings and a few free events that are open to the community. SAFF screenings of short films at The Rock at La Cantera are available Thursday nights in July for free. Locally connected films at SAFILM include “Miles Underwater,” a feature from local filmmaker Jen Prince, and “Rising Waters: When Warnings Went Silent,” a documentary about the 2025 Hill Country floods. The festival will also honor artist Robert Tatum, actor/director Andrew McCarthy, and “Selena” director Gregory Nava. One-day badges start at $49.99.
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 28
Gabriella Gamez will discuss and sign copies of her newest book, “Second First Dates,” which follows Leti Maldonado’s uneasy return to dating after a self-imposed four-year dating hiatus. 6-7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Nowhere Bookshop, 5154 Broadway St., Alamo Heights
SPECIAL EXHIBITS
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 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.
Now through 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/SHOWS
Now through July 25
Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio co-presents “Americans and the Holocaust,” a traveling exhibit that explores the United States’ reaction to the outbreak of World War II in Europe, Nazi Germany’s treatment of Jews, how much did the U.S. government know about the expanding Holocaust, and whether President Roosevelt’s administration could have done more to stop it sooner. Admission is free. Central Library (first floor gallery), 600 Soledad St.
Now through July 31
El Esplendor Del Arte Chicano, a show featuring a selection of art works from the personal collection of Ricardo and Harriett Romo, is extended through July 30. Art show proceeds benefit local nonprofit SAY Si. 1310 S. Brazos St. Host venue is open noon-6 p.m. Mon.-Thu.
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. A closing ceremony July 31 with guest speakers, a community conversation and live music will begin at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. Alamo Colleges District ACCESS Building Common Ground Gallery, 2222 N. Alamo St.
Now through July 31
Patrick Heath Public Library is marking the United States’ 250th anniversary with a display of patriotically themed quilts created by the Cibolo Creek Quilters Guild. Some quilts are also on display next door at Boerne City Hall. Admission is free. 400 block of North Main St. (Boerne City Hall/library campus)
Now through Aug. 9
McNay Art Museum hosts “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 an 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 Oct. 26
San Antonio Museum of Art hosts “Canvas to Clay: Georgia O’Keeffe and Maria Martinez to Mata Ortiz and Tonalá.” Featuring paintings by O’Keeffe and ceramic vessels by Martinez, including works from Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua, and Tonalá, Jalisco, this exhibit explores both artists’ cultural and natural inspirations, which transcend the U.S./Mexico border. Free with museum admission. 200 E. Jones Ave.
Now through Dec. 18
Mexican American Civil Rights Institute hosts “Somos Americanos: Our American Story,” an exhibit chronicling noted Mexican-American trailblazers who have lived out the nation’s highest democratic ideals through public service, civic leadership, and acts of valor. Viewable 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Wed.-Fri. or by appointment. Admission is free. 2123 Buena Vista St.
Now through Jan. 4, 2027
Briscoe Western Art Museum hosts “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. Entry with museum admission. 210 W. Market St.
Now through Jan. 9, 2027
Witte Museum hosts “The Witte Museum: 100 Years,” an exhibit that shows how the institution has interpreted and shared the story of Texas through natural history specimens, cultural artifacts, Texas art, and global collections. Free with museum admission. 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 hosts “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.
Now showing
The Beacon at Midtown hosts “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.
July 23
“Tejano Legacy: Another American Origin Story,” an exhibit of 100-plus rare paintings, sculptures, saddles, weapons, and maps from U.S. and Mexican collections, opens with a preview party 6-8 p.m. Party tickets: $35 museum members, $55 non-members. The exhibit fully opens to the public July 24 and runs through Jan. 18, 2027 (free with museum admission). The Briscoe will also host National Day of the Cowboy 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 25. It’s a free, public, family friendly event celebrating cowboy heritage with historical demonstrations and reenactors, cultural performances and storytelling, arts and crafts, a food truck, cowboy “grub” samples, and free access to the museum’s “Tejano Legacy” and “Selena Forever” exhibits. Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St.
Aug. 1
The Unseen Tattoo Gallery will celebrate its grand opening with the launch of a self-guided art exhibit, titled “Surrender,” and a chance to book a tattoo design appointment. 5-8 p.m. Admission is free. 14439 NW Military Hwy.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Weekly
The city of San Antonio offers 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. This week’s event is at Travis Park, 301 E. Travis St., featuring musicians Jeph Duarte and Remy Bones.
July 22
Kirby Parks and Recreation will have a town hall about the future of Friendship Park. City officials invite residents to discuss park improvements and updates on major investments. 7 p.m. Kirby City Hall, 112 Bauman St.
July 24
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute will hold a “Bring Your Own Backpack” school supply giveaway. School supplies will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last, and children must be present to receive supplies. 4-7 p.m. Admission is free; pre-register here. STVT San Antonio, 734 SE Military Drive
July 24
San Antonio Botanical Garden hosts Neighbors in Nature Day, when Bexar County residents can enjoy $7 admission. The garden is also hosting Dog Days of Summer. Pet owners can bring their dog(s) on a leash or in a carrier between 8 a.m. (7 a.m. for SABG members) and noon any day now through Aug. 31 for $5 per canine. Pup cups will also be available. Free admission is available during these times for SABG members. 555 Funston Place.
July 24-26
Electric Wizard Tattoo will host the fourth annual Tats for Tails, an event where visitors can get a flash design from noon-8 p.m. July 24-26. Flash designs start at $100, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area. Designs can be done in color, black, or as an outline. This pricing applies to arms and legs and may be adjusted for other placements. Happy hour tattoos will be available at randomly selected times throughout the weekend, with all proceeds from those hours donated to HSNBA, which also will have adoptable dogs on site 6-8 p.m. daily during the event. Additionally, Electric Wizard Tattoo will collect donations for HSNBA through the end of the month: unopened wet or dry dog and cat food, plastic cat carriers, cleaning supplies, cat litter and shallow litter pans, pet toys, collars, leashes, and tough dog chew toys. 880 Elliot Knox Blvd., Suite 100, New Braunfels
July 25
Friends of the Universal City Public Library will have an event to celebrate the UCPL’s 40th anniversary. There will be a cutting of a cake followed by light refreshments. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is free. Universal City Public Library, 100 Northview Blvd.
July 25
San Antonio City Council District 3 office will co-host a back-to-school health and resource fair where local young families can receive free school supplies, vaccinations, health screenings and community resources. Attendees may also enjoy games, entertainment, play spaces, and raspas. 8-11 a.m. Child Advocates San Antonio, 1956 S. W.W. White Road
July 25
San Antonio River Foundation will have an evening of fun, free, family friendly activities at Confluence Park along the San Antonio River Mission Reach. First up is an appearance by Once in a Wild mobile zoo, where visitors can meet and learn about special guest animals. This will be followed by live music with the Josh Glenn Experiment, and at sunset, a screening of “Zootopia 2.” Additionally, nature-focused groups will be on hand, offering hands-on educational encounters. There will also be a UV blacklight exploration in celebration of National Moth Week. 7-10:30 p.m. 310 W. Mitchell St.
July 25
Mexican American Civil Rights Institute invites community members to a history harvest, where guests can share their personal experiences with the Alameda Theater, the historic downtown venue that is being redeveloped for a 2028 reopening. Visitors may bring photos or other artifacts for photographing and scanning, and/or they can share oral stories for recording. 10 a.m.-noon. Admission is free. 2123 Buena Vista St.
July 28
The San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation will have a listening session for affected residents and merchants as the city proposes declaring the North St. Mary’s Street “Strip” a city cultural heritage district. 6:30 p.m. Admission is free; registration is encouraged. Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St.
July 28
Judson ISD will have a back-to-school block party where local young families can get free school supplies while supplies last. There will also be community resources, free refreshments, games and other children’s activities. 6-8 p.m. Judson High School, 9142 FM 78, Converse
Aug. 1
Windcrest Lions Club will sponsor a back-to-school bonanza for young families from ZIP codes 78239, 78218 and 78244. (Proof of residency required.) There will be giveaways of backpacks and other supplies, free refreshments, local vendors and community resources. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is free, but registration is required. Church of the Resurrection Episcopal, 5909 Walzem Road, Windcrest
Aug. 1
San Antonio City Council District 2 office will have a back-to-school event where free backpacks filled with grade level-appropriate supplies will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis. There will also be free refreshments and community resources. 6-8 p.m. The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway St.
Aug. 1
The Staging Post hosts a back-to-school backpack giveaway in a free, family friendly event that includes balloon art, live entertainment and other surprises. Noon-3 p.m. 6150 Wurzbach Road, Leon Valley
Aug. 1
Freiheit Bowling Club, a historic nine-pin bowling club, celebrates its 116th anniversary with various festivities, including a barbecue, a silent auction, raffle and giveaways. 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Admission is free. 2145 FM 1101, New Braunfels
