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National Day of the Cowboy

Saturday, July 25

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W Market

"The free community event, which includes free admission to the museum, features indoor and outdoor activities across the museum’s River Walk campus for cowpokes of all ages to enjoy and explore the west... a free day of live demonstrations, music, history and hands-on family activities celebrating cowboys and vaqueros, the original cowboys of the American West. Held throughout the museum and in the scenic McNutt Sculpture Garden, National Day of the Vaquero / Día Nacional del Vaquero brings the West to life with music, art, storytelling and hands-on activities for visitors of all ages..."

The Summer of Spirits: Tequila Ocho Tasting

Tuesday, July 28

5:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Hotel Emma, 136 E Grayson

"Discover estate-grown tequilas that showcase the terroir of the Jaliscan Highlands. Our summer series continues with a night in honor of Tequila Ocho, a pioneering producer known for highlighting the unique character of individual agave harvests throughout the Highlands of Jalisco. Join us on the Sternewirth Mezzanine for a guided tasting... Each seating includes a welcome beverage to enjoy before the curated pours commence..."

The Supper Club

Monday, July 27

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Hotel Emma, 136 E Grayson

"Welcome to The Supper Club, a new dinner series designed to bring people together around delicious seasonal food, well-crafted drinks, and lively conversation. Hosted each month in Swiggle Key, Supper’s private dining room, these intimate gatherings begin with a relaxed cocktail reception before guests take their seats for a family-style feast prepared by the Supper culinary team. Throughout the evening, chefs will introduce each course, sharing the stories behind the menu as guests pass plates, pour drinks, and connect over a shared love of good food and even better company. Every experience includes a three-course dinner served family style, three paired beverages, and complimentary valet parking..."

Tejano Legacy - Another American Origin Story

Through Monday, January 18 2027

During museum open hours

Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W Market

"In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Briscoe Western Art Museum will present Tejano Legacy: Another American Origin Story, a landmark bilingual exhibition exploring nearly 400 years of Tejano history, culture and identity and the enduring influence of Tejanos on Texas and the American West... the exhibition is the most ambitious in the Briscoe’s history and will feature more than 100 rare artworks, artifacts and immersive storytelling drawn from extraordinary private collections, the Briscoe’s permanent collection and institutional lenders from across the United States and Mexico..."

The Jeremy McComb Honk-Tonk Circus Tour

Thursday, July 23

8:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Pkwy

"The Honky-Tonk Circus Tour doesn’t ease you into nostalgia — it kicks the doors open and throws you headfirst back into the nights when country music owned the world and it’s coming to Texas! The #1 90’s Country Experience in America! The Jeremy McComb Honky-Tonk Circus Tour is live in concert... From the anthems of Garth Brooks and Brooks & Dunn to the firepower of Shania Twain, Toby Keith and the icons who made ’90s country unstoppable, every song hits like a memory with the volume turned all the way up. The crowd doesn’t just listen — they sing, shout, dance and relive the soundtrack of their lives."

Hamilton

Tuesday, July 28 through Sunday, August 9

Various times

Majestic Theatre, 224 E Houston

Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. Hamilton features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors."

AD/DC - Power Up Tour

Friday, July 24

7:00 PM

Alamodome, 100 Montana

"Hard-rock icons AC/DC are powering forward with an extension of their Power Up Tour into 2026, adding a hefty string of new dates across North America and beyond. This continuation follows the album of the same name and builds on the band’s longstanding stadium‑scale live reputation. The newly revealed itinerary includes major venues and cultures, confirming that the rock giants are committed to delivering yet another high‑voltage chapter in their touring career.,. The timing of the North American leg, scheduled largely between July and September 2026, means fans across the continent will have another opportunity to catch the band live in arenas and stadiums far and wide..." Also featuring The Pretty Reckless.

Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays thru September 27

Entrance between 10:00 AM - 6:40 PM

Shops at Rivercenter, 849 E Commerce

"A fully interactive, 3D virtual reality experience that begins at the Smithsonian’s Whipple Observatory before launching visitors into space aboard the world's most powerful telescopes. Developed in close collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Starstruck transforms astronomical data and imagery into a breathtaking exploration of the universe. Blending cutting-edge immersive technology with authentic science and cinematic storytelling, Starstruck brings the cosmos within reach like never before..."

San Antonio Film Festival

Tuesday, July 21 thru Sunday, July 26

10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Radius Center, 106 Auditorium Circle

"The 32nd SAFILM–San Antonio Film Festival returns, celebrating more than three decades of championing independent cinema, emerging filmmakers, and creative storytelling. As the largest festival in south Texas, SAFILM brings together filmmakers, actors, industry professionals, students, and movie lovers from around the world for six days of feature films, shorts, documentaries, screenplays, educational panels, networking events, red-carpet premieres, and special guest appearances..."

Summer Nights Sip & Cruise

Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays thru August 15

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Departs from Briscoe Western Art Museum River Level, 210 W Market

"Experience downtown like never before on the GO RIO Summer Nights Sip & Cruise. Cruise the River Walk with a drink in hand as top party hits from the '80s to today set the soundtrack for an unforgettable night on the water."

Pearl Putt

Daily, thru Sunday, October 4

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

The Pearl, 250 E Grayson

"Pearl Putt is bringing 18 holes of San Antonio-inspired mini golf to the Pearl campus, located across from 1100 Springs Plaza, and will be open daily... Designed as a playful extension of the Pearl experience, the course weaves in local landmarks and Pearl’s brewing heritage for a fun, family-friendly outing before or after dining, shopping, or catching an event at Pearl..."

Mariachi Los Camperos de Jesus "Chuy" Guzman

Wednesday, July 22

7:30 PM

H-E-B Performance Hall, Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle

"Mariachi Los Camperos de Jesus "Chuy" Guzman is "considered by many to be among the finest mariachi ensembles in the world, invites you for an evening celebrating the Golden Era of Mariachi music with composers and singers such as Agustin Lara, Maria Grever, Javier Solis and Manuel M. Ponce to more contemporary musicians like Juan Gabriel, Vicente Fernandez and many more..."

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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