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¡Lotería: Game On!

Saturday, May 3 thru Sunday, June 1

Various times

Magik Theatre, 429 S Alamo

"Experience the enchanting world of Lotería in this captivating play! Join siblings Sam and Kris on a family-friendly adventure as they stumble upon their dad’s pillow fort-turned-magical portal into the realm of Lotería, where their father is unexpectedly trapped. Determined to rescue him, Sam and Kris embark on a thrilling journey. Along the way, they encounter familiar characters like La Mano, La Rana and El Gallo! ¡Lotería: Game On! invites audiences to join this pair of siblings in their quest to reclaim their father. This bilingual production ensures that both English and Spanish speakers can enjoy the adventure."

La Semana Alegre

Thursday, May 1 & Friday, May 2

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Civic Park at Hemisfair, 210 S Alamo

"La Semana Alegre returns to Hemisfair's Civic Park for a second year. The two-day, music experience featuring multiple stages, food, beverages and a vendor market – all benefiting Hemisfair... This year Hemisfair celebrates the completion of Civic Park with free general admission. Attendees can support Hemisfair by making a donation or purchasing a VIP ticket."

Classics IX

Friday, May 2 & Saturday, May 3

7:30 PM on Fri., 1:30 PM on Sat.

Scottish Rite Hall, 308 Ave E

"Experience a night of musical splendor at the Scottish Rite, led by Jeffrey Kahane and featuring the extraordinary talents of violinist Elena Urioste and cellist Zlatomir Fung. The evening begins with a bracing and viscerally emotional work by the phenomenally gifted young Korean-American composer Peter Shin, whom the New York Times called 'a composer to watch'. You will be enchanted by the rich harmonies and expressive melodies of Brahms’ magnificent Double Concerto for Violin and Cello in A minor, featuring the brilliant performances of Elena Urioste and Zlatomir Fung. The night culminates with the overwhelming power and electricity of Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, Op. 100..."

The Wiz

Tuesday, May 6 thru Sunday, May 11

7:30 PM

Majestic Theatre, 224 E Houston

"The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back. The Wiz returns 'home' to stages across America in an all-new Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway–from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world... this dynamic infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road. Everybody rejoice! This production uses haze, smoke and flashing lights..."

Fiesta Flambeau Parade

Saturday, May 3

7:45 PM - 11:00 PM

Parade route in downtown San Antonio

"Join us for America’s Largest Illuminated Night Parade in the US, the Fiesta Flambeau® Parade... The idea of a lighted parade, was the brainchild of civil engineer Reynolds Andricks. ‘Flambeau’ is a French word meaning a tall candlestick or burning torch. Each year, the Fiesta Flambeau Parade has a specific theme that guides the designs of floats and performances. This year’s theme celebrates Texas’ rich and diverse array of offerings such as art events, cultural arts, landmarks, or culinary arts, 'Deep in the Arts of Texas'. Our premier band,The University of Texas Longhorn Band has led the Fiesta Flambeau Parade for 77 years The parade makes its way through the charming and historic downtown area, drawing in over 800,000 excited spectators along its 3.1-mile route..."

King William Parade & Fair

Saturday, May 3

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

King William Historic District

"Join us in the Historic King William District in San Antonio for the Annual King William Fair! Welcoming more than 30,000 fairgoers, the King William Fair has something for everybody: art and craft vendors, live music, dance performances, food and beverage booths, Kid’s Kingdom, quirky parade. The day starts with the best little parade in Texas! A mile and a half meander through the neighborhood, which will include political parodies, parading pooches, marching bands, and belly dancing... The mission of the King William Fair is to support the arts, education, and community improvements with family fun in Texas’ first residential historic neighborhood."

Battle of Flowers Parade

Friday, May 2

9:55 AM - 1:00 PM

Parade Route in downtown San Antonio

The theme for the 2025 Battle of Flowers®️ Parade is 'Melodies in Bloom: A Texas Serenade'. The Battle of Flowers Parade in the founding event of Fiesta®. The Battle of Flower Association is ALL women and ALL volunteers. This year we are producing our 134th parade. In 1891, a flower parade was staged in memory of the fallen heroes of the Alamo and Goliad and to commemorate the at the Battle of San Jacinto, where Texas gained its independence from Mexico. It is the largest parade put on entirely by women and one of the largest parades in the United States. Approximate 12,000 participants in parade this year... Just over 200 horses different cavalcade units are in the parade."

2025 Margarita Pour Off and Concert

Friday, April 25

6:15 PM

The Espee, 1174 E Commerce

"The Margarita Pour Off, presented by 99.5 KISS, is returning to The Espee on Friday, April 25, 2025 with American Rock Bands Fuel, Lit, and special guest The Retrograde. Vote For Your Favorite Margarita  Your concert ticket includes four drink sample tickets and the opportunity to vote for your favorite margarita from local bars.. Click here for information..."

Branford Marsalis Quartet

Friday, April 25

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Jo Long Theatre at The Carver

"New Orleans-born Branford Marsalis is an award-winning saxophonist, band leader, featured classical soloist and a film and Broadway composer. In the process, he has become a multi award-winning artist with three Grammys, a citation by the National Endowment for the Arts as a Jazz Master and an avatar of contemporary artistic excellence. The Branford Marsalis Quartet, formed in 1986, remains his primary means of expression. In its virtually uninterrupted three-plus decades of existence, the Quartet has established a rare breadth of stylistic range as demonstrated on the band’s latest release: The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul."

Ford Mariachi Festival

Wednesday, April 30 & Thursday, May 1

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

San Antonio Riverwalk

"This free, official Fiesta event features Mariachi bands and Folklorico dancers from local schools and colleges. This is the perfect time to sit outside, sip a margarita (as if you needed an excuse) and enjoy the music as it floats by. Barges randomly stop and play music. Each group wears a traditional mariachi costume or Folklorico dresses. Free viewing along the entire 2 ½ mile downtown portion of the River Walk."

Fiesta Gartenfest

Wednesday, April 30 thru Friday, May 2

4:00 PM - Midnight

Beethoven Halle and Garten, 422 Pereida

"Founded in San Antonio in 1867, the Beethoven Männerchor is the oldest active German singing society in Texas! Proceeds from Fiesta Gartenfest help the Beethoven preserve German music, language, customs and culture in South Texas. Entertainment includes the 50-piece Beethoven Concert Band and the Beethoven German Dance Band. The Beethoven Männerchor and Damenchor will lead sing-a-longs of Biergarten favorites... Beer, wine and soft drinks available, including 15 different German brews on tap. What does it take to feed a hungry crowd? One ton of sausage, 5,000 buns and 800 pounds of sauerkraut…and that’s just to serve bratwurst! We’ve also got Reuben sandwiches, Leberkäse, German potato salad, Bavarian pretzels, potato pancakes and other German specialties..."

Fiesta San Fernando

Wednesday, April 30

10:00 AM - Midnight

Main Plaza, 115 Main

"Fiesta San Fernando, our Official Fiesta event is an event rooted deep in our city’s history where “fiestas” began over 260 years ago! Fiesta San Fernando is a celebration of family, food and fun, and it’s free! We feature live entertainment, family cooked food and beautiful arts and crafts. You have a great view of both parades they pass along side our event! And you won’t have to go far to grab some great food and drink!"

Arts & Entertainment Events

LNF Weekly publishes a free weekly newsletter that alerts you to all the arts and entertainment events going on in the neighborhood and the broader downtown area, by which we mean everything from The Pearl to Lone Star. Each newsletter covers more than one hundred events, including art gallery openings, live music, festivals, and theater.

In addition, on this page, we highlight a dozen or so events coming up soon that we think you might especially enjoy. We update this list every day to keep it current.

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