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Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Saturday, September 14

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Emily Morgan San Antonio, 705 E Houston

"At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, you’ll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!"

Andrew Schulz

Thursday, September 12

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

Majestic Theatre, 224 E Houston

"Welcome to The Life Tour. A never before seen journey through the complicated mind of Schulz, as he explores the realms of current events, politics, and the beautiful chaos of creating life. Join Schulz as he takes you on a comedic exploration of existence in all its messy glory. With The Life Tour, you're in for an evening of irreverent humor and astute insights that only Schulz can deliver..."

Chris Botti

Saturday, September 14

8:00 PM

Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle

"GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades; he’s collaborated with some of the biggest superstars on the planet, including Sting, Paul Simon, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, Steven Tyler, Andrea Bocelli, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma, and others..."

Dave Mason

Monday, September 16 & Tuesday, September 17

8:00 PM

Aztec Theatre, 104 N St. Mary's

"Whether you’ve lived your life with this music as the soundtrack or are a modern concert enthusiast, 'Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam' is bound to leave you much more fulfilled, delighted, and buoyant— and that much closer to the brilliance of the music of Dave Mason. To see this extraordinary guitar player, a soulful singer LIVE guarantees an evening of music as astonishing as the legend Dave Mason himself. 'Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam' is a must see concert that includes fan favorites and deep cuts from Traffic, Dave Mason, and other surprise songs that share the story and important milestones in an undeniably powerful era of rock n’ roll history..."

2024 Flamenco Recital

Friday, September 13

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Jo Long Theatre at The Carver, 226 N Hackberry

"More than 40 Flamenco dance students will participate in San Antonio Parks and Recreation’s 2024 Flamenco Recital in the Jo Long Theatre at Carver Community Cultural Center on Friday, September 13, 2024 at 7 p.m. The two-hour event and parking are free to the public. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

SA Philharmonic - Nancy Zhou

Friday, September 13 & Saturday, September 14

7:00 PM

First Baptist Church of San Antonio, 515 McCullough

"Your San Antonio Philharmonic proudly begins its third season with Kauyumari by one of today’s foremost Mexican composers, Gabriela Ortiz. Hometown favorite Nancy Zhou will mesmerize with Johannes Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D major. You will then be enthralled by the Four Sea Interludes from Britten’s operatic masterwork, one of the enduring monuments of 20th century music, Peter Grimes. This powerful evening will be closed out with the timeless Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra."

Cultural Bounty: The Beckstead•Lerma•Annala Collection

Thursdays and Fridays through November 1

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Russell Hill Rogers Galleries, 1201 Navarro

"A new exhibit of 48 artistic works from from internationally renowned artists such as Andy Warhol and Robert Mapplethorpe and emerging Texas artists such as Sara Vanderbeek, Fernando Andrade, and Richard Armendariz... The exhibit features selected works from a generous donation by Alan Craig Beckstead, Daniel Lerma, and Stephen Alexander Annala to the UTSA Art Collection and the Arturo Infante Almeida UTSA Art Collection Endowment. Their donation of 114 pieces, which includes paintings, lithographs, sculptures, photography, wood block prints, and other art forms, embodies their belief in art’s transformative power and commitment to philanthropy..."

Swing Junction

Saturday, September 7

7:15 PM

Historic Hermann Sons Ballroom, 525 S St. Mary's

"Join the Swing Junction family at the Historic Hermann Sons Dance Hall with the Swingin' sounds of Waller Creek Vipers from Austin. Swing Lesson included in admission at 7:15pm. 8pm Band. Bring a snack to share..."

First Friday Concert Series

Friday, September 6

12:00 PM

St. John's Lutheran Church, 502 E Nueva

"Established in 2007, this year marks our 18th First Friday season of sharing the joy of music with the community. All concerts begin at 12:00pm, on the first Fridays of each month, September through May, and are presented in the historic St. John’s sanctuary. Concerts are free and open to the public, followed by a luncheon with a suggested $10 donation." Enjoy a performance by pianist Zachary Ridgway.

Surrounded! The Alamo Augmented Experience

Daily

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Long Barrack at The Alamo, 300 Alamo Plaza

"History like you've never seen it! Through the use of a handheld tablet, travel through time and engage with the history of the Alamo through six experiential portals in the Long Barrack... This experience includes interactive characters, immersive clips, and 360-degree animations that bring the history of the Alamo to life..."

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Race the River

Friday, September 6

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Downtown Riverwalk, check-in at Tobin Center Boat Ramp

"The San Antonio River Authority together with the San Antonio River Foundation, invites you to participate in the 3rd installment of the 2024 Race the River competitive paddling race series! Canoers and kayakers of all skill levels are invited to participate at each adventure race throughout the San Antonio River Basin. Along with GoRio Cruises, we are excited to launch the first nighttime paddling race..."

John Paul Whisky Dinner

Wednesday, September 11

6:30 PM

Oak Room, Hotel Emma, 136 E Grayson

"Join us for an exquisite evening of food, drink and culture... Executive Chef Ned Elliott and Paul John Whisky present a hand crafted four-course menu, paired with one of the four expressions of John Paul Whisky. Dive into the rich heritage and explore the unique, complex notes of John Paul Whisky; learn about the inspiration behind each pairing as we celebrate the rich blending of culture and cuisine..."

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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