
The Best of San Antonio 2026 Party
Wednesday, August 12
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Pkwy
"Experience the ultimate celebration at The Best of San Antonio Party, where we honor all the nominees, finalists, and winners chosen by the community through the San Antonio Current’s Best of San Antonio® Readers Poll. Located in one of Pearl’s most heralded buildings, Stable Hall honors the roots of our region and showcases the best in live music. Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with delicious bites from a dozen of the city’s top restaurants, refreshing cocktails and mocktails samples, vibrant live music, energetic DJs, and much more. Tickets include event entrance, food and drink samples, and entertainment..."

Movie in the Park
Saturday, August 8
Sunset
Saturday, August 8
"Grab a blanket and enjoy a family-friendly motion picture under the stars! Join us at the Base of the Tower for a free movie with food and drinks available for purchase." Enjoy a screening of The Blind Side, starring Quinton Aaron, Sandra Bullock and Time McGraw.

H-E-B Cinema on Will's Plaza
Saturday, August 8
7:00 PM
Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle
School of Rock: "A struggling musician poses as a substitute teacher and turns his class into a rock band. Loud, heartfelt, and endlessly fun, this crowd favorite celebrates creativity and the power of music." Starring Jack Black, Joan Cusack and Mike White.

Summertime Throwdown
Tuesday, August 11
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Local Coffee, 302 Pearl Pkwy
"Join us for a night of cold coffee competition like no other! Instead of latte art, representatives from shops around town will present a cold, signature oat milk-based beverage to see if they have what it takes to win over the town’s taste buds (minor figures sponsored). Open to the public for tasting and judging! With anonymous judges and public voting, the People’s Choice Award and Judge’s Choice Award will be presented at the end of the night."

Restaurant Weeks
Saturday, August 8 thru Saturday, August 29
Various times
Participating restaurants
"Welcome to the culinary extravaganza of San Antonio Restaurant Week, where flavors meet creativity and passion. Indulge in a three-week celebration of the finest culinary experiences featuring three-course menus, unbeatable deals, and unforgettable bites from August 8–29."

Derek Hough - Symphony of Dance: Encore
Tuesday, August 11
8:00 PM
Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle
As a four-time Emmy Award winner and 13-time nominee, Hough holds the record for most choreography nominations in Television Academy history. Hough has also appeared in film, television, and stage projects as an actor. He made his feature film debut for director Duane Adler and producer Robert Cort in the feature film Make Your Move and has a recurring role on the ABC series Nashville and in High School Musical The Musical for Disney+. His stage performances include Radio City Music Hall’s Spring Spectacular... and the critically acclaimed production of Footloose in which he starred as the male lead in London's West End..."

Sawyer Brown: The Boys and Me Live Tour
Sunday, August 9
7:30 PM
Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle
"Years before The Voice and American Idol, there was Star Search with Ed McMahon. In the first season, an eclectic and charismatic country-rock band appeared on the show, taking America by storm... Since 1984, the band’s high-energy reputation, uncompromising dedication to their fans, along with their relentless drive to stay true to themselves have never wavered. For the past forty years, 'the boys' legendary live shows have captivated audiences with no signs of ever slowing down. Today, Sawyer Brown just keeps on delivering their unapologetically blue-collar, grass-roots message through music..."

Steve Earle: 51 Years of Songs & Stories
Tuesday, August 11
8:00 PM
Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Pkwy
"Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others. 1986 saw the release of his record, Guitar Town, which shot to number one on the country charts and is now regarded as a classic of the Americana genre. Most recently, Earle’s 1988 hit Copperhead Road was made an official state song of Tennessee in 2023... In 2020, Earle was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. And in 2023..."

The Summer of Spirits: Tequila Fortaleza Winter Blend
Tuesday, August 11
5:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Hotel Emma, 136 E Grayson
"Hotel Emma’s summer series continues with an evening celebrating Tequila Fortaleza and one of the distillery’s most sought-after annual releases. Produced in limited quantities each year, Fortaleza Reposado Winter Blend has earned a devoted following for its distinctive character and craftsmanship. Join us on the Sternewirth Mezzanine for a guided tasting..."

The Supper Club
Monday, August 10
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Hotel Emma, 136 E Grayson
"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..."

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."

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.
