Lucky you. You just found SATXtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout the Alamo City each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.
(Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar.)
Concerts
Robert Earl Keen Homecoming Weekend - Annual Fan Appreciation Day | Monday, Sept. 1 | 3 p.m. | Floore’s, Helotes | Free | Robert Earl Keen and his rowdy musician friends will take the stage in nearby Helotes for a laid-back party with great food, cold beer, and country-loving fellow artists.
The Weeknd “After Hours ‘Til Dawn” Stadium Tour | Wednesday, Sept. 3 | 7 p.m. | The Alamodome | $53+ | Come see Canadian singer and songwriter Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, also known as the Weeknd -- best known for his stunning falsetto and alternative R&B sound.
Wardruna World Tour with Chelsea Wolfe | Friday, Sept. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts | $52+ | Get in dialogue with nature with this concert channeling Old Norse legend, rite, and song with the renowned Chelsea Wolfe.
Juan Gabriel - A Philharmonic Tribute | Friday, Sept. 12-Sunday, Sept. 14 | Times vary | Scottish Rite Hall | $50+ | Enjoy a heartfelt orchestral celebration of one of Latin America’s most beloved musical legends, as conducted by the award-winning Felipe Tristán.
Insane Clown Posse on Tour | 6 p.m. | The Espee | $26.23 | Come see one of the most controversial rap duos in the history of music, who rose from living on the streets of Detroit to being pop culture icons -- and an unforgettable worldwide phenomenon.
Theater + Live Performance
“Real Women Have Curves” | Thursday, Sept. 4-Sunday, Sept. 28 | Times vary | Classic Theatre of San Antonio | $55 | This heartworming coming-of-age tale follows a group of Latina women in a small East Los Angeles sewing factory as they learn resilience and strength in sisterhood.
“Sweeney Todd: The Musical” | Friday, Aug. 29-Sunday, Sept. 21 | Times vary | Wonder Theatre | $18 | Step into the deathly circus and experience the tale of Sweeney Todd as you’ve never before.
“Yazoo, Miss’ssippi” | Friday, Sept. 5 + Saturday, Sept. 6 | Times vary | The Overtime Theater | Come see this Pickering/Colbeck Award-winning hilarious piece with endearing themes of family at San Antonio’s theater committed to producing new works.
Gianmarco Soresi: The Leaning In Tour | 7:30 p.m. | Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club | $32+ | Enjoy the stylings of this masterful New York comedian known for his wry social commentary and exuberant presence onstage.
4th Wall Better Crowd Work Show | Thursday, Sept. 11 | 9-10:30 p.m. | Artisan Distillery & Craft Bar | $5+ | Grab your drink of choice and get ready for bellyaching laughs.
Sports
Texas State Bobcats at UTSA | Saturday, Sept. 6 | 2:30 p.m. | Alamodome | $23 | Witness the age-old I-35 rivalry as you see the Roadrunners take on the Bobcats in an iconic match-up.
Monday Night Yoga | Monday, Sept. 1 | 6-8 p.m. | San Pedro Creek Culture Park | Free | Recenter yourself with a refreshing yoga flow, enhanced by the sounds of the San Antonio River.
Glowga on the Plaza | Thursday, Sept. 4 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Main Plaza | Free | Bring your own mat and come dressed in neon for a flow session followed by local cocktail + mocktail vendors, as well as a showing of “San Antonio: The SAGA” light show.
For the fam
Craft Tuesdays at La Villita | Tuesday, Sept. 2-Tuesday, Sept. 30 | La Villita Historic Arts Village | This family-friendly DIY event will be led by acrylic artist Chantia “Tia” Bailey. All supplies are provided. Come early to grab dinner.
Sunday Brunch Market | Sunday, Sept. 7 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Hemisfair | Box Street All Day hosts a sip-and-shop market curated by The Texas Market, where attendees can enjoy local vendors, a live DJ, and a delicious brunch.
Let’s Build: Lego Club | Monday, Sept. 8 | 4-5 p.m. | Collins Garden Branch Library | Free | Get creative with Legos — join this class designed for 5-12-year-olds to build a Lego creation and have it displayed in the library.
Taco Cabana’s World Taco Eating Championship | 12 p.m. | Taco Cabana | Make history going against the best professional eaters in the world, or just watch and be part of the inaugural World Taco Eating Championship — there are cash prizes to win.
Delectable Italian Classics - Cooking Class by Classpop | Saturday, Sept. 20 | 5-7 p.m. | Artisan Distillery & Craft Bar | $60 | Learn traditional techniques to hand-craft delicate and soft gnocchi in this interactive cooking class with Chef Chelsea.
Seasonal events
Labor Day Weekend Celebration | Monday, Sept. 1 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Historic Market Square | Free | Honor the contributions of workers with this City of San Antonio-hosted free three-day Labor Day Celebration — and enjoy live music, shopping, amazing food vendors, and fun for the whole family.
Fotoseptiembre - Celebrating Latino Culture and Community | Friday, Sept. 5 | 6-9 p.m. | Centro Cultural Aztlan | It’s Hispanic Heritage Month — visit the opening ceremony of this exhibit during Fiestas Patrias to see photos documenting San Antonio’s Latino community’s history and daily experiences — it runs through Oct. 16.
Oktoberfest at La Villita | Friday, Sept. 19-Sunday, Sept. 21 | Times vary | Maverick Plaza | Free | This family-friendly celebration of culture and community is in its second iteration this year — don’t miss the flavors of Europe paired with face painting and fun for all ages.
Have an event of your own you want to share with us? Follow these easy steps to add your events to our calendar:
- Go to our Events page.
- Click “Add Event” in the top right-hand corner.
- Make sure to include a link and fill out important information like the date, time, location, and price of your event.
- Click “Submit,” and you’ve just added an event to our website calendar.