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.
Aug. 8
Gunter Hotel will host a concert featuring Dallas-based singer/songwriter Angel White, a fifth-generation Texas cowboy, beekeeper, and singer-songwriter whose music blends folk, country, soul, and rock. South Texas trio Mockingbird Express, whose sound fuses blues, psychedelic rock and vintage Texas influences, opens the show. Music begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $65. Gunter Hotel Crystal Ballroom, 205 E. Houston St.
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 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.
July 31-Aug. 22
Overtime Theater presents performances of “High Tea at Medusa’s Court,” a comedy about Medusa hosting tea time with Cassandra and Billie Holiday when Photis and Lucius, characters from another story and another time, crash the bash. 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat through Aug. 22, and 8 p.m. Aug. 20 and 2 p.m. Aug. 16. Tickets: $20 general; discounts available. 4335 Vance Jackson Road, Suites 103-104
Aug. 6-30
San Pedro Playhouse presents performances of “The Seagull,” an adaptation of Chekhov’s drama that follows a group of artists, lovers, and dreamers as they grapple with ambition, heartache, and the passage of time. Most showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. Check details on other showtimes. Tickets: $55 adults; discounts available. 800 W. Ashby Place
CINEMA
Aug. 1
San Antonio’s World Heritage Office will present a free screening of “Monsters University” at Mission Marquee Plaza. The family and pet friendly venue opens at 7 p.m. Movie starts a little bit after sunset. Attendees may bring their blanket or lawn chair. Food trucks will be on site. 3100 Roosevelt Ave.
Aug. 7
Boerne Parks and Recreation will offer a free screening of “Little Giants” at the Boerne city pool. Festivities start at 7 p.m. 106 City Park Road, Boerne
LITERARY
Aug. 1
Cassandra Salazar will talk about and sign copies of her new coloring book, “ Hello, San Antonio: A Color Primer,” which introduces San Antonio and the city’s spirit to young kids and families. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is free. The Twig Book Shop, 303 Pearl Pkwy.
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 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.
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.
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.
Now through Aug. 31
San Antonio Botanical Garden hosts 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. The garden will also host a celebration of Infinity Day Aug. 8 when visitors can learn more about the endless processes that sustain life. There will also be a special performance, The Garden of Infinite Music, from sound artist Aric Attas. (Free with garden admission or membership.) 555 Funston Place.
ART EXHIBITS/SHOWS
Now through July 30
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. 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. 1
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. Closing reception is 3-6 p.m. Aug. 1. Admission is free. 1136 W. Woodlawn 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. 9
McNay Art Museum is hosting “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 Sept. 7
Witte Museum hosts “Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs,” an exhibit that explores how the world’s first vertebrates achieved powered flight. Free with museum admission. 3801 Broadway 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 Jan. 18, 2027
“Tejano Legacy: Another American Origin Story” is an exhibit of 100-plus rare paintings, sculptures, saddles, weapons, and maps from U.S. and Mexican collections. Free with museum admission. Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St.
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, 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.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Weekly
The city of San Antonio offers Downtown Thursday, weekly 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 musician Esmeralda Guzman. June Moons performs Aug. 6.
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
Aug. 3
New Braunfels Police Department co-presents a back-to-school supply drive. There will also be free bowling, arcade games, and popcorn. Noon-2 p.m. Santikos New Braunfels, 651 N. Business I-35, Suite 1010
Aug. 4
San Antonio District 9 City Council office will hold a public safety town hall. A San Antonio Police Department will field questions from District 9 constituents, give out crime prevention tips, and share information about the latest string of break-ins and other criminal activity happening in the Stone Oak area. 6-8 p.m. Christ Community Church, 1300 Evans Road
Aug. 4
Texas Civil Rights Project presents “The People’s Hearing on Immigration Enforcement: San Antonio,” a public forum documenting the civil rights impacts of federal immigration enforcement citywide. Civil rights organizations, legal experts, advocates, and affected individuals will discuss current immigration enforcement practices, detention conditions, and the impacts on families and communities in San Antonio and South Texas. Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones will offer brief opening remarks. Anyone may attend; a livestream link will be provided at event time. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sueltenfuss Library, Our Lady of the Lake University, W César E. Chavez Blvd.
Aug. 5
San Antonio Public Library board and staff will have a community meeting about the capital fundraising campaign that will help to support planned improvements at the Carver Branch Library on the East Side. The $12 million project funded by the city’s voter-approved 2022 bond will include expansion, and the addition of service spaces. 6:30 p.m. Denver Heights Community Center gym, 300 Porter St.
Aug. 7
The city of Cibolo holds its final Cibolo Summer Nights event of the year. It’s a free, family friendly event that includes watery fun, inflatables, a vendor market, ice cream, and raffle prizes. Attendees may bring their own towels and lawn chairs. 6:30 p.m. Cibolo Multi-Event Center, 200 S. Main St.
Aug. 7-9
The Peddler Show is a traveling shopping experience that gives local residents a chance to shop with dozens of vendors and small businesses offering a variety of products, from apparel, accessories and jewelry to home decor, furniture, art and pet treats. Noon-6 p.m. Aug. 7; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 8; and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 9. Admission: $10 adults; free for kids ages 12-under. New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave.
Aug. 8
CareVet of San Antonio will host a farmers market, vendor fair and pet adoption event, featuring several area farmers, local artisans and vendors offering a variety of homemade products and foods, and adoptable pets from Windcrest Animal Care and Control. 9 a.m.-noon. Admission is free. 3100 Nacogdoches Road
Aug. 8
La Esquina Food Park and Mariposa’s Market will co-present a South Side back to school drive, featuring free school supplies, free haircuts for local students, as well as entertainment. 6-10 p.m. 1120 Gillette Blvd.
