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• Full Goods Nights | Friday, Feb. 24-Saturday, Feb. 25 | 6-10 p.m. | Full Goods Diner, 200 E. Grayson St., San Antonio | Free | This limited-time music series features local DJs + a specially curated food and drink menu.
• “Fences” | Friday, Feb. 24-Sunday, Feb. 26 | Times vary | Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry St., San Antonio | $23-$38 | This drama was revived in 2010 starring Denzel Washington and made into a major motion picture in 2016.
• David Cho At the Movies! | Friday, Feb. 24 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | First Baptist Church of San Antonio, 515 McCullough Ave., San Antonio | $30-$65 | Prepare to relive and celebrate your favorite musical movie moments featuring the music of the great composer John Williams.

• LibraryPalooza Teen Author Festival | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Brandeis High School, 13011 Kyle Seale Pkwy., San Antonio | Free | Middle and high school students can meet eight popular Young Adult authors.
• “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 4:10-6 p.m. | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Stone Oak, 281 North Dr., San Antonio | $5 | Fall head over heels for a soft-voiced little shell in this sweet, funny, and full-hearted film.
• Dancing With The Stars: Live! | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 8 p.m. | Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., San Antonio | $45-$100 | See the ballroom brought to life in this brand-new production.

• Sunday Yoga | Sunday, Feb. 26 | Times vary | The Good Kind Southtown, 1127 S. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Bring your favorite mat and join instructor Stephanie Jane from Black Swan Yoga at the garden.
• Kawacon San Antonio Sunday Admission | Sunday, Feb. 26 | 11 a.m. | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E. Market St., San Antonio | $30 | Check out the 210’s winter anime and gaming convention.
• The Glenn Miller Orchestra | Sunday, Feb. 26 | 3 p.m. | H.E.B Performance Hall at Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Cir., San Antonio | $54.50-$78.50 | Over 18 musicians and singers will bring the unforgettable Glenn Miller sound and perform the songs that everyone remembers.

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• Bexar County downtown buildings will be closed this afternoon for an active shooter drill. The courthouse, Paul Elizondo Tower, Justice Center, and other buildings will remain open until 12 p.m. The training is expected to be completed by 5 p.m. 🚧 (San Antonio Express-News)

• A Japan-based bowling and amusement center at North Star Mall will open its doors very soon. While an exact date was not announced for the opening of Round1 Bowling & Amusement, a recent post shared that the first 300 guests will get a free T-shirt. 🎳 (MySA)

• Geekdom is expanding its reach into Brownsville with a newly formed partnership. Startup Bookcamp, a three-day program for new and first time entrepreneurs, aims to strengthen the “South Texas Triangle” — a region including San Antonio, the RGV, Laredo, Corpus Christi, and Monterrey, Mexico. 💼
• TaskUs laid off 186 employees this week, as the national economy trends continue to hit SATX businesses. This is the largest layoff our city has seen this year, topping USAA’s terminatinon of 130 employees in January. (San Antonio Business Journal)

• UT Health San Antonio received $4.1 million from the American Cancer Society to fund a new Latino-focused cancer research. The new Avanzando Equidad de Salud Center seeks to provide equitable cancer care, decrease the burden of cancer, and improve health outcomes for Latino patients. 🔬

• A newly submitted filing details a new timeline for Mango’s move into the space once occupied by The Children’s Place at North Star Mall. The European fashion retailer’s renovation will begin in April and is expected to be completed in July this year. 🛍️

• This Princeton grad’s startup raised $161 million to help people plan for retirement — and its free tool can match you with up to three vetted financial advisors serving your area who can help you work towards financial freedom. Try it out for yourself.*

• 55°. That’s the optimal temperature for storing wine. So unless you enjoy keeping your humble abode chilled year round, we recommend buying a wine fridge to foster favorable conditions for long-term aging. Our pick: this sleek wine fridge with touch-panel control and capacity for 24 bottles. Cheers. 🍷 *

• The House of Neighborly Service in San Antonio is always looking for donations like non-perishable food items, basic kitchenware + books to make take care packages for seniors and families.

• San Antonio Electronics and Computer Recycling Service provide free computer, laptop, monitor, and electronic equipment recycling.

• Neighbor offers storage options listed by locals. Rent anything from an attic, a shed, a spare bedroom, and a garage to store your stuff. Bonus: You can also rent parking spots.