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
March 1
Heart of Texas Concert Band will perform an array of popular tunes from composers such as Grainger, Berlioz, Gershwin, Wagner and more. 3 p.m. Admission by suggested $10 donation. Our Lady of the Lake University Thiry Auditorium, 411 SW 24th St.
March 1
Youth Orchestras of San Antonio present “America at 250,” a program of works by American composers that reflect the struggle, spirit and soul of a country that is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year. The concert includes an appearance from Vancouver Symphony bass trombonist Ilan Morgenstern. Additionally, San Antonio poet laureate Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson collaborates with YOSA, performing original poetry written in response to Margaret Bonds’ “Montgomery Variations,” a tribute to the late Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $15. Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle.
CINEMA
Feb. 28
San Antonio River Authority marks the start of racing season with a screening of “F1: The Movie.” Attendees may bring their own chair or blanket. Free popcorn is available first-come, first-served. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Admission is free. Mustard Seed Plaza, San Pedro Creek Culture Park, 200 Camp St.
STAGE
Now through Feb. 28
Antonian College Preparatory theatre students will perform “Footloose: The Musical,” based on the movie. A young man and his mother relocate from Chicago to a conservative small town where his use of dance and music to express himself becomes an inspiration to many locals. Show times are 7 p.m. 27 and 28. Tickets range $12-$25. Antonian Hernandez Auditorium, 6425 West Ave., Castle Hills
Now through Feb. 28
University of the Incarnate Word theatre students will perform the play “Mary’s Wedding.” The drama follows Mary and Charlie, two young people who meet by chance one night in Canada. A storm forces them to find shelter and, together, Mary and Charlie discover they are soulmates. But it’s 1914, and the arrival of the first world war will tear them apart and force the young star-crossed lovers to fight to survive and hold onto faith and hope. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26-28. Tickets: $12 adults; discounts available for seniors, students, military and first responders. UIW Coates Theatre, 4301 Broadway St.
Now through Feb. 28
Trinity University theatre and human communication students will perform “The Bus Stop,” which revolves around a group of people awaiting a bus that never arrives. Originally set in China, the play focuses on the characters’ interactions and personal revelations. Show times are 8 p.m. Feb. 27 and 28; and 7 p.m. Feb. 26. Admission is free. Trinity University Stieren Theatre, 1 Trinity Place.
Now through March 1
Wonder Theatre is hosting performances of “My Fair Lady,” based on Lerner and Loewe’s classic musical adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s play “Pygmalion. Here, a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, is transformed into a lady by phonetics professor Henry Higgins as part of a bet. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat. and 3 p.m. Sun. through March 1. Tickets: $35 adults; $30 seniors, military and first responders; $20 children and students; $22 educators. Wonderland of the Americas Mall, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, Balcones Heights
Now through March 8
San Pedro Playhouse is hosting performances of “Dreamgirls,” based on the Tony Award-winning musical and book about The Dreams, a young Black female singing trio whose members must navigate their journey toward fame. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thu.-Sat., and 2 p.m. Sun. through March 8. Tickets range $33-$53. 800 W. Ashby Place.
Feb. 26
Marshall High School theatre students will perform “Ada and the Engine,” a play about Ada Lovelace, the daughter of Lord Byron, who collaborates with Charles Babbage on his “analytic engine” and writes the first computer program. 7 p.m. Admission is free. Marshall High School auditorium, 8000 Lobo Lane, Leon Valley
Feb. 27
Ballet Texas presents “Giselle,” which follows a young peasant girl who falls for a nobleman who ultimately deceives her, leading to her death. In the afterlife, Giselle becomes part of a group of jilted brides who strive to avenge their betrayals. 7 p.m. Tickets: $49.50-$73.50. Brauntex Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
Feb. 28 and March 1
While its home venue at Beethoven Hall is undergoing renovations, Magik Theatre is offering performances of children’s productions at different sites around town. The next production is the beloved play “Dragons Love Tacos.” The humorous tale is about a boy and his dog who, as taco party hosts, learn the hard way that dragons are not fans of spicy salsa. Show times are 2 p.m. Feb. 28 and 3 p.m. March 1. Tickets start at $43; discounts available for seniors, first responders, military, educators, college students and children. Jo Long Theatre at the Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry St.
LITERARY
Feb. 28
LibraryPalooza is the Northside ISD’s annual festival featuring authors of popular books for teenagers, including L.M. Elliott, Huda Fahmy, Chloe Gong, E. Lockhart, Amber McBride, Scott Reintgen, and Samantha van Leer. Authors will autograph books, which attendees may bring from home or buy from the Nowhere Bookshop on-site pop-up. Light refreshments and food truck fare will be available for purchase. Anyone may attend. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission is free. Brandeis High School, 13011 Kyle Seale Pkwy.
March 1
Award-winning writer Diana Louise Webb will read from and sign copies of her mystery/thriller novel, “The Last of the Autumn Rain.” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is free. The 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.
SPECIAL EXHIBITS
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.
Feb. 28-April 26
San Antonio Zoo will host 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.
March 7
SeaWorld San Antonio will debut Barracuda Strike, the tallest inverted family rollercoaster in North America. Entry with theme park admission.10500 Sea World Drive.
March 7-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.
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.
ART
Now through Feb. 26
Centro Cultural Aztlan is hosting the 49th annual Segundo de Febrero exhibit, commemorating the 1848 signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, a pact that ended the Mexican-American War and forced Mexico to cede land that became several United States. 1800 Fredericksburg Road, Suite 103.
Now through Feb. 28
A closing reception and panel discussion will take place 2-5 p.m. Feb. 28 for “Elevated Perspectives: A Skyward Journey for the Weary Soul,” Porschia Danielle’s exhibit that explores the junction of the earthly and the eternal through abstract portraiture and natural imagery. The Beacon at Midtown, 1136 W. Woodlawn Ave.
Now through Feb. 28
Bihl Haus Gallery hosts “Fourth Nature: An Urban Garden,” featuring new works by Norma Jean Moore. The exhibit is inspired by Moore’s experiences as a steward of the Woodlawn Lake Centennial Garden, and her roles in the Alamo Area Master Naturalist program and the Native Plant Society. An exhibit-closing panel discussion starts at 2 p.m. Feb. 28. Admission is free. 2803 Fredericksburg Road.
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. 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 a new 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.
March 7-April 4
An opening reception will be held for “Cognizant Distance,” 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. 4-6 p.m. Admission is free. Central Library gallery, 600 Soledad St.
March 7-8
McNay Art Museum will host its 30th print fair, the only art event of its kind in Texas and the American Southwest. The fair has introduced generations of San Antonio collectors to fine art printmaking, and enabled new and veteran collectors to learn more about modern and contemporary prints. Attendees will have a chance to take part in a March 8 print raffle. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 7; noon-5 p.m. March 8. Admission: free for McNay members, with entry included in museum admission for non-members on March 7; free for everyone March 8. 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Now through March 1
The annual San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo includes a range of activities for the whole family, including various competitive rodeo events, concerts, a carnival featuring a wildlife exposition and pig races, horse events, livestock auctions and more. Freeman Coliseum and Frost Bank Center complex, 3201 E. Houston St. and 1 Frost Bank Center Drive.
Feb. 26
San Antonio Pets Alive, a nonprofit animal rescue organization, will have a grand opening for Second Chance Thrift Store, where proceeds from every purchase will benefit SAPA’s efforts. The West Side store accepts donations of gently used clothing, new items and select household goods 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon., Wed. and Fri. Grand opening starts at noon. Admission is free. 8336 Marbach Road.
Feb. 27
San Anto Cultural Arts and SA Youth will host a community celebration while unveiling their 67th mural, titled “Flor y Canto.” There will be free tamales and other refreshments. Noon-2 p.m. Admission is free. 1215 W. Poplar St.
Feb. 27
A launch party will mark the release of a new graphic novel “A Home, A Church, and A Hospital: The Development of East San Antonio,” which tells the story of how Charles Bellinger, Greater Corinth Baptist Church, and two nurses helped to shape the East Side and contributed to San Antonio’s African-American history. The novel is part of the African American Heritage Preservation Initiative, a long-term initiative designed to identify, promote, and preserve San Antonio’s African-American cultural heritage through community collaboration, surveying historically African American neighborhoods, and thoughtful, thorough research. There will also be a screening of an accompanying documentary film, and light refreshments. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry St.
Feb. 27-March 1
San Antonio Spring Home and Garden Show will have vendors, guest speakers, demonstrations and more all centered around caring for your garden in the warm weather months, and improving your home in various ways. There will also be activities such as giveaways, celebrity appearances, and pet adoption opportunities. Noon-8 p.m. Feb. 27; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 28, and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 1. Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors, free for youth ages 16-under. Alamodome, 100 Montana St.
Feb. 28
Staging Post, which will offer curated antiques, artisanal goods, and other vintage treasures, will host a grand opening event with music, food and children’s activities. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission is free. 6150 Wurzbach Road, Leon Valley.
Feb. 28
The city of Windcrest will hold its inaugural Rodeo Day event, a family friendly program involving music, food, rodeo games, a mechanical bull and a petting zoo. Plus, attendees are encouraged to bring snacks to benefit the Windcrest Elementary School PTA’s snack drive, and bring books to help stock the community’s little libraries. See the approved snack list. 2-5 p.m. Admission is free. Takas Park, 9310 Jim Seal Drive
Feb. 28
VFW Post 688 Presents a “1940s Night at the USO” gala fundraiser. There will be an afternoon matinee version of the fundraiser 1-2:30 p.m. with a Frank Cubillo performing his Frank Sinatra tribute show, singing popular songs from the 1940s. The evening version, 8-11 p.m., features Cubillo with the Boerne Jazz Band, dinner, a photo booth and swing dancing. Free swing dance lessons will be offered at 7 p.m. Tickets: $50-$85. Cana Ballroom, 202 W. Kronkosky St., Boerne
March 2
Alamo Mission Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas co-presents the city’s annual commemoration of Texas Independence Day, which includes reenactors, and student performances. 12:30-3 p.m. Admission is free. Alamo Plaza.
March 7
Pop Madness is a family friendly celebration of pop culture, featuring artists and authors such as John Scalzi, Martha Wells and Robert Jackson Bennett, as well as vendors, gaming, crafts, anime activities, escape rooms, a cosplay contest, and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free. Central Library, 600 Soledad St.
