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.
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.
June 19-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
June 20
The Krishna Co. debuts Top of the Frost, a new live music and live comedy series with performances atop the Frost Bank Tower. Designed for streaming and online audiences, Top of the Frost launches with five Texas and nationally acclaimed musical acts – Eric Tessmer, Tameca Jones,Blackillac, Sana Sana, James Bullard and Abomic Toms – alongside two popular San Antonio comedians, Nacya Marreiro and Chris Tellez. 7 p.m. Tickets: $100-$150. Top floor, Frost Bank Tower, 111 W. Houston St.
June 24
Teatro Audaz, the local award-winning Latinx theatre company, is marking its 10th anniversary with a new season of productions that begins with “Audaz to the MAXX: Sketchy Nights in San Antonio,” a monthly live sketch comedy series. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20-$35. SAY Si, 1310 Brazos St.
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.
June 18
The Live @ Landa: Concert in the Park series continues at Landa Park with performances by Cactus Country and Elysha Lemaster. 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
June 20
Cave Without a Name concert series presents local band Rudi and the Rudiments in a celebration of the summer solstice. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35-$40. 325 Kreutzberg Road, Boerne
June 21
San Antonio Botanical Garden and Alamo City Arts will host a Make Music Day San Antonio event, which marks the year’s longest day with a curated mix of music blending with nature and community. This is a family friendly activity. 4-10 p.m. Admission is free, but registration is encouraged. 555 Funston Place
June 21
Celebrate Make Music Day at Market Plaza in New Braunfels with a performance by the Mid-Texas Symphony. There will also be hands-on art, yard games, sidewalk chalk, and more. The first 100 guests will receive an Art Haus canvas bag to spray-paint at the event, the newest downtown sticker, and a free mini ice cream. 6-8 p.m. Admission is free. 292 Tolle St., New Braunfels
June 23
Local group Musical Bridges Around the World and area Grammy-nominated musician Alex Meixner use traditional accordion music and storytelling to explore German music and heritage and their impacts on Texas. Admission is free. These sessions will be held 12-1 p.m. at Mission Library, 3134 Roosevelt Ave., and 6-7 p.m. at Encino Public Library, 2515 E. Evans Road
June 27
Local chamber music ensemble Agarita teams up with local merchant Niche Clothing Co. in a concert featuring works by Bach, Beethoven, Amy Beach, William Bolcom, Max Richter, Kenji Bunch, and more. The musicians will perform in outfits designed by Niche operator Nilgun Derman to fit the spirit of the show, where sounds will range from the Renaissance to modern America. 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Pearl Stable, 307 Pearl Pkwy.
CINEMA
June 18
San Antonio World Heritage Office will offer a free, family friendly screening of “Hidden Figures” 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 at 7 p.m.; the movie starts about 15 minutes after sunset. 3100 Roosevelt Ave.
June 20
San Antonio World Heritage Office will offer a free, family friendly screening of “Superman” (2025) 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 at 7 p.m.; the movie starts about 15 minutes after sunset. 3100 Roosevelt Ave.
June 20
Hill Country Council for the Arts presents a free screening of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” Attendees of this family friendly event may bring their own lawn chair or blanket. The film begins at sundown. 7-10 p.m. The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road, Boerne
June 26
Bexar County presents Friday Night Flicks with free family friendly movie screenings in a public county park through the summer. Next is a screening of “The Wild Robot.” Movie starts a little after 8 p.m. Concessions will be available. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Bullis Park, 27583 OId Blanco Road
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
June 20
Esperanza Center will host a launch party for “The Donkey Lady/A Graphic Parable,” a youngster-friendly reimagining of the famed piece of San Antonio folklore. “The Donkey Lady” turns a fabled tragedy into a Chicana narrative centered on resilience, compassion, and historical justice. The book was written by former San Antonio and Texas Poet Laureate Carmen Tafolla with illustrations by Thelma Ortiz-Muraida. There will be readings of excerpts, a book signing, an exhibit of Ortiz-Muraida’s original artwork, conjunto music, and light refreshments. 3-6 p.m. Admission is free, but registration is encouraged. 922 San Pedro Ave.
June 20
Nowhere Bookshop will host an event celebrating award-winning horror author CJ Leede and her newest novel, “Headlights.” She will be joined in conversation by fellow author Johnny Compton. There will also be specials and treats for visitors. 6-7:30 p.m. Admission is free, but RSVP is requested to guarantee a seat. 5154 Broadway St., Alamo Heights
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. Additionally, in celebration of National Garden Week, SABG launches Neighbors in Nature Days with the first Neighbors Day June 12, when Bexar County residents can get in for $7 and learn about the garden’s purpose and programming. 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 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 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 showing
The Beacon at Midtown Gallery is hosting “The Visions We Manifest,” exhibition that highlights the perspectives of 13 artists under age 40. Admission is free. 1136 W. Woodlawn 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 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 Jan. 4, 2027
Briscoe Western Art Museum is hosting “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.
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 hosts “Pure Conjunto: Border(less) Sound,” an exhibit of photos, instruments and other artifacts demonstrating 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.
June 18-21
San Antonio River Authority on June 18 hosted a grand opening for St. James AMEC Culture Crossing, and an unveiling of Presence of the Past along San Pedro Creek Culture Park. Artist Gordon Huether collaborated with past San Antonio Poet Laureate Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson to create the public art installation, which honors the legacy of San Antonio’s African Methodist Episcopal congregation and the communities that have shaped San Pedro Creek and downtown San Antonio for generations.
Activities designed to celebrate the crossing and art exhibit continue through Juneteenth weekend: Texas Public Radio will host a panel discussion at 7 p.m. June 19 about the history, cultural significance, and continuing impact of St. James AME Church and the San Pedro Creek site. A Make Music Day gospel celebration and sermon will be offered June 21, starting at 10 a.m. Advance registration is encouraged. 302 W. Houston St.
June 21
San Antonio Art League and Museum will host an opening reception for 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. The exhibit ends Aug. 7. Reception 3-5 p.m. June 21. Admission is free. 130 King William St.
June 25
Alamo Colleges District will host an opening reception for “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 to his West Side origins.The reception will include guest speakers and a performance by Los Texmaniacs. The exhibit is open to all and runs through July 31. Reception: 6-9 p.m. June 25. Admission is free. Alamo Colleges District ACCESS Building Common Ground Gallery, 2222 N. Alamo St.
June 27
The second “Art is Everywhere” art show will benefit local participating artists and the event host venue, Woodlawn Pointe Community Center. There will be light bites, wine and a cash bar. 4-8 p.m. Admission is free. 702 Donaldson Ave.
SPECIAL EVENTS
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. Free parking will be available in the City Tower Garage, 60 N. Flores St. after 5 p.m.
June 19-20
San Antonio Juneteenth Festival will offer food booths, a fish fry, children’s activities, gospel groups, community vendors, a health fair and more. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. each day. Admission is free. Comanche Park, 2600 Rigsby Ave. (SAJF will also have other Juneteenth events citywide over the rest of the month. See the event link for details.)
June 19-21
The River Walk Summer 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. June 19-20, and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. June 21.
June 19-21
Das Festival is a three-day celebration of Boerne’s German heritage with food, music, art, kids’ activities, games, Dachshund races, a watermelon-eating contest, a Saturday morning parade, and a beer stein-holding competition. Admission is free. Boerne Main Plaza
June 20
San Antonio Juneteenth Freedom Day Block Party and Fair will feature live music, vendors, food trucks and more. 3-9 p.m. Admission is free. St. Paul Square, 1174 E. Commerce St. (The event organizer will have other Juneteenth events all month long around town. See the event link for more information.
June 20
Travis Park United Methodist Church presents its annual family pride picnic, which includes shopping opportunities with local vendors, food trucks and family-friendly games in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Attendees may bring their picnic basket and blankets. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is free. Woodlawn Lake Park, 1103 Cincinnati Ave.
June 20
The public is invited to the grand opening of the Zipp Family Sports Park, a nearly 130-acre multi-sport complex that will be a regional hub for youth sports tournaments and community recreation at 1655 FM 1044 in New Braunfels. Zipp Family Sports Park has facilities for athletes of all ages and abilities, including soccer, baseball, softball, and other field sports, along with concessions, restrooms, shade structures, and parking.
Festivities start with a 3K run/walk hosted by the New Braunfels Running Club. Participation is free, but registration is required at www.newbraunfels.gov/zippopening. Activities continue with a DJ and games from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. There will also be a baseball pitch, hit and run competition for kids. Participation is free, but registration is required at www.newbraunfels.gov/zippopening Additionally, there are soccer shootouts beginning at noon featuring local high school soccer players.
June 21
Taste of Pearl Burger Showdown is a competition pitting Pearl’s chefs for burger-cooking bragging rights. Attendees can buy their wristband, which grants access to burger samples from each competing restaurant and three votes to cast for their favorite burger, along with exclusive discounts at participating Pearl restaurants and retailers. The 2026 Burger Showdown Champion will be crowned at 4:45 p.m. at Pearl Park. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $20. 303 Pearl Pkwy.
June 23
YMCA of Greater San Antonio invites the public to the grand opening celebration of its U.S. Soccer Foundation Mini-Pitch at the Harvey E. Najim Family YMCA. This mini-pitch, or smaller, artificial surface soccer field, is a safe, accessible space for South Side children, families and youth development organizations. The opening event includes a drum performance, guest speakers, a ribbon-cutting, a ceremonial first kick, youth soccer activities, and photo opportunities. 5-7 p.m. Admission is free. 3122 Roosevelt Ave.
June 27
The fifth annual Pride on the Eastside is a celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, culture, community, and resilience on San Antonio’s historic East Side. The family friendly event will include representatives from local businesses, resource organizations and advocacy groups, food trucks, food trucks, entertainment, artisans, kids’ activities, information on healthcare prevention, education and care access alongside free HIV testing. 5-9 p.m. Admission is free. Pittman Sullivan Park, 1101 Iowa St..
June 27
Shavano Park will hold its annual Independence Day celebration, which marks the nation’s 250th anniversary and the city’s 70th birthday. The family friendly event includes plenty of kids’ activities with water slides, a foam pit and bubble zone, and water balloons. Visitors will also enjoy a light lunch, a short parade, a talent show, face painting, a balloon artist, a bake sale, and the unveiling of a liberty tree mural, where residents have painted 350 tiles to form the final collage image. 10 a.m.1 p.m. Admission is free. 900 Saddletree Park, Shavano Park
June 27
Local nonprofit animal rescue Footbridge Foundation will benefit from a 1970s/disco-themed casino night fundraiser, which will include various casino games. Visitors can cash in their winnings for a chance to win prizes. There will also be music, dancing and a disco costume contest. 8 p.m.-midnight. General admission: $39.99 (includes gaming chips). Josephine Theatre, 339 W. Josephine St.
June 27
San Antonio’s annual Pride Festival features food, entertainment, a health fair, vendors and more in celebration of the local LGBTQ+ community and its allies. This is a family and pet friendly event that allows camping and folding chairs. Bags are allowed up to a certain size. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission: $10 general, free for kids ages 11-under. Crockett Park, 1300 N, Main Ave.
June 27
The annual San Antonio Pride Parade features dozens of entries, ranging from local organizations and businesses to performers, artists and elected leaders. The parade, which starts at 9 p.m., begins at North Main Avenue and West Dewey Place and ends at Main and Euclid. Admission is free.
