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Puro Sabor Cocktail Throwdown

Friday, April 24

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Pkwy

"Who makes San Antonio's best Hennessy cocktail? Six of the city's most beloved bars are stepping up to find out. Join us at Stable Hall for an evening of craft cocktail competition, live music, and crowd-powered judging. Sip, vote, and crown your favorites. Two trophies will be awarded before the night is over. Experience an electric night at the Pearl as top local bars showcase their boldest Hennessy margarita creations. Cast your vote for Crowd Favorite, watch expert judges select their winner, and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with music, flavor, and friendly competition. Must be 21+ to attend."

Mega Corazón Poetry Marathan

Thru Wednesday, April 29

On demand

Online, presented by URBAN-15

"Get free and easy access to unique poetic voices to poetry lovers around the world! Starting April 16th at 7PM cst, join the Mega Corazón Poetry Marathon live stream, as it plays on loop... This online tour-de-force highlights the works of some of Texas’ best performance poets, ranging from local legends such as Anthony 'The Poet' and Jessica Tilton, all the way to state-wide recognized voices from the likes of Octavio Quintanilla and Eddie Vega. Mega Corazón will be formatted as a playlist of individual poems in an extended loop: eighteen poets, 96 poems. Each poet will recite six works; five original pieces and one by a poet or author whose works were banned during or after their creative careers..."

Fiesta Flambeau Parade

Saturday, April 25

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Downtown Streets of San Antonio

"Flambeau means 'torch - early participants lit the route with torches and flares, creating a glowing nighttime spectacle. Today, it’s known as “'America’s largest illuminated night parade', featuring dazzling lights and unforgettable performances. Massive participation & audience – over 150 parade entries travel a 3.1-mile route, drawing nearly 800,000 spectators downtown each year! A bright tradition – early floats were repurposed from the Battle of Flowers Parade and illuminated for the night showcase... Honoring history – the first official Fiesta Flambeau in 1951, themed 'Blessings of Liberty', paid tribute to the armed forces with 50 floats, 30 bands, and 10,000 torches. A true night parade – the event begins after sundown, transforming the city into a glowing celebration.... An evolving spectacle – from torches to today’s LED-lit floats, illuminated instruments, and high-tech displays, the parade continues to grow in scale and creativity..."

King William Fair

Saturday, April 25

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Historic King William District

"Started as a neighborhood block party with a home tour, it’s now Fiesta’s largest residential party and the biggest juried Art & Craft event... The Fair kicks off with a 1.5-mile Parade and features: nearly 200 Art & Craft vendors with handmade items; 60 local food vendors; five stages of live entertainment and roving street performers; a Kid’s Kingdom play area for the little ones; and yes… on average, 39 beers are sold per minute!..."

Battle of Flowers Parade

Friday, April 24

9:55 AM - 1:00 PM

Downtown Streets of San Antonio

"The Battle of Flowers Parade is the founding event of Fiesta®, and this year marks its 135th celebration with the theme: From Pages to Possibilities. The largest parade in the U.S. produced entirely by women and completely volunteer-led! One of the nation’s oldest and largest parades! Established in 1891 to honor the heroes of the Alamo and Goliad and celebrate the victory at the Battle of San Jacinto..."

La Semana Alegre

Thursday, April 23 & Friday, April 24

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Hemisfair, 210 S Alamo

"La Semana Alegre at Hemisfair is a two-day music festival in Civic Park at Hemisfair, bringing the energy of Fiesta® to the heart of downtown San Antonio. This official Fiesta® San Antonio event features an amazing lineup of national and regional artists spanning indie, electronic, Latin and throwback favorites. Set against the backdrop of the vibrant Hemisfair District, guests can enjoy two nights of live music, local food and drinks, and a lively, family-friendly atmosphere that captures the spirit of Fiesta..."

Fiesta San Fernando

Thursday, April 23 thru Saturday, April 25

10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

115 Main Plaza

"Fiesta San Fernando celebrates the history of where 'Fiestas' began more than 280 years ago at the site of San Fernando Cathedral on Main Plaza. This free, family-friendly event supports small businesses that showcase their home-cooked style food and handmade crafts. Enjoy free entertainment on two stages throughout the celebration... Fiesta San Fernando sits along the route of both the day and night Fiesta parades, creating a festive, family-friendly atmosphere where visitors can enjoy great music, food, and arts and crafts while experiencing Fiesta in the heart of downtown..."

Build the Thrill Event!

Daily, through May 25

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (last entry at 2:30 PM)

LEGOLAND Discovery Center, 849 E Commerce

"Get ready to race at this exclusive LEGO® F1® - themed Build the Thrill Event... Grab your pit pass and drivers briefing and choose your team. Get hands-on with LEGO® bricks to create a minifigure driver and build an ultimate race car, before putting them through their paces! Will you take pole position? Head to the pit stop and take on the build challenges to beat the clock, before taking part in an awesome race... Our Master Model Builders and Playmakers will be on hand with top tips and trackside inspiration, as you drive wheel to wheel with other guests..."

Swing Night with the Copa Kings

Saturday, April 18

7:15 PM - 10:30 PM

Hermann Sons Ballroom, 525 S St. Mary's

"Come join Rob and Diane and celebrate your journey with them at their 10 Year Anniversary Dance with the undeniable top of the cream Swing Band from Austin 'The Copa Kings'. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or brand new to swing, this lively evening is all about community, rhythm, and vintage vibes. Your night kicks off with a swing dance lesson at 7:15pm with Rob & Diane, included with admission—no partner or experience needed. The band hits the stage at 8:00pm, bringing high-energy swing that’ll keep the dance floor hopping all night. Theme: For fun dress Hollywood -or just come as you!"

Ford Mariachi Festival

Wednesday, April 22 & Thursday, April 23

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Downtown, San Antonio Riverwalk

"This event has been a cherished tradition for the last 56 years! It brings together dozens of mariachi ensembles from across Texas and beyond, creating a vibrant cultural celebration. The River Walk stage transforms into a floating stage where both music and dance unfold under the lights of downtown San Antonio. The festival includes a mix of traditional and modern performances–mariachi, folklórico, and special collaborations. Hundreds of musicians take to barges on the water, giving visitors a unique musical experience from the river’s edge."

Fiesta® Gartenfest

Wednesday, April 22 thru Friday, April 24

4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Beethoven Mannerchor, 422 Pereida

"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. Kings, queens and ambassadors: King Antonio will visit on Wed., April 22nd and El Rey Feo on Fri., April 24th. 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 Cornyation

Tuesday, April 21 thru Thursday, April 23

7:00 PM & 10:00 PM

Charline McCombs Empire Theater, 226 N St. Mary's

"The show is the production of about 200 fun loving and very talented volunteers! Elaborate costumes and set designs – mostly created with re-cycled materials... Show is reigned over by “King Anchovy” – Cornyation’s answer to King Antonio and Rey Feo. Past Kings have included a SA City Manager, a dentist, a publisher, an artist, a restaurateur, and a landscape company owner. Who will wear the crown this year?..."

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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