April 30, 2024

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Summer in the 210

The 42nd Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival, a showcase of the music genre from South Texas, is one of many events happening this summer in the 210. | Photo by Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center

Summer’s almost here and San Antonio is so ready. From live music and Memorial Day celebrations to hiking and festivals, summer is when the Alamo City comes alive.

Get ready to get outside with this guide featuring 27 summer events — including ideas for Pride Month — happening between May and August.

🎶 Concerts or live music

42nd Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9186 + Rosedale Park
Date: Wednesday, May 15 - Sunday, May 19
Time: Varies
Price: $22-$80
This is the first + longest-running Conjunto festival in the country and is internationally recognized as the most influential event for this Texas musical tradition.

Bidi Bidi Banda, The Rock at La Cantera
Date: Friday, May 17
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Price: $35
Come sing, dance, and honor the legacy of the Queen of Tejano Music with this Selena tribute band.

🍿 Summer Series Movies

Bring your blankets, snacks, and chairs to watch a free outdoor movie.
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Photo by Mission Marquee Plaza

Tuesday Family Movies Series, Collins Garden Branch Library
Date: Every Tuesday from June 4 to July 23
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Price: Free
Bring your own snack and join the San Antonio Public Library this summer to watch rated G + PG movies the entire family will enjoy.

Outdoor Family Film Series, Mission Marquee Plaza
Date: Saturday, May 4 - Nov. 16
Time: 7-10:30 p.m.
Price: Free
The World Heritage Office is hosting its annual movie night series that includes entertainment, food trucks, and a featured movie on the original jumbo screen beginning after sunset.

🏳️‍🌈 Pride San Antonio

SATXtoday: pride mural — Whether you’re an ally or part of the LGBTQ+ community, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Pride (like at the Brick at Blue Star) this summer in the Alamo City.
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Photo by SATXtoday team

3rd Annual Bud Light Pride River Parade + Celebration, River Walk
Date: Saturday, June 1
Time: 5-10 p.m.
Price: Free
Spend the day with Visit San Antonio for live on-stage entertainment featuring DJs, bands, impersonators, dancers, and stay for the river parade featuring over 17 floats.

2024 Pride “Bigger Than Texas” Festival, Crockett Park
Date: Saturday, June 29
Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m
Price: $12
Enjoy food, entertainment, a PRIDE wedding, and a health fair in support our local LGBTQ+ and ally small businesses, vendors, entertainers, and performers.

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Events

Tuesday, April 30

“Hairspray” | Tuesday, April 30, Wednesday, May 1 | 7:30-10 p.m. | H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio | $44.54-$100+ | Catch a showing of this Tony Award-winning production that’ll leave you saying, “holy moly.”
Live Jazz Music | Tuesday, April 30 | 8-10 p.m. | Blue Star Brewing Company, 1414 S. Alamo St., Ste. #105, San Antonio | Free | Show up early to claim you spot for live music and enjoy a full menu, craft beer + cocktails, and fruit spritzers.

Wednesday, May 1

Empty the Shelters | Wednesday, May 1-Wednesday, May 15 | 12-6 p.m. | San Antonio Pets Alive!, San Antonio | $25 | Find your next four-legged furry best friend with low-cost adoption fees.
Feria del Mariachi | Wednesday, May 1 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Diane Bennack Concert Hall at UIW, 4301 Broadway, San Antonio | Free | Celebrate and listen to Mariachi Cardenal’s final performance of the year.
Paseo 2024 Community Planning Meeting | Wednesday, May 1 | Rinconcito de Esperanza, 816 S Colorado St., San Antonio | Free | Join community leaders + neighbors for the final meeting to discuss the 15th anniversary of Paseo por el Westside.

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News Notes

Today Is

The last day to vote early ahead of the Joint, General, and Special Bond Election on Saturday, May 4. Polls are open today from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 38 locations across Bexar County. Pro tip: Review the sample ballot before heading out to vote.

Number

$5 million. That’s how much money was approved by the Bexar County Commissioners Court to allocate to UTSA’s planned Basketball and Volleyball Training Facility. The roughly 52,000-sqft space will house operations for the university’s men’s + women’s basketball and volleyball programs on the school’s main campus. (SA Business Journal)

Sports

Speaking of sports. The San Antonio Spurs will play two regular-season games against the Indiana Pacers in Europe during the NBA’s 2024-2025 season. Catch the team in action on Jan. 23 and Jan. 25, 2025 in Paris as part of The NBA Paris Games 2025 presented by Tissot.

Eat

Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express is opening its first brick-and-mortar location in San Antonio. The Los Angles-based food chain will serve customizeable burgers, bone-in + boneless chicken wings, sweet potato fries, and milkshakes. The first 100 guests on its grand opening day (Saturday, May 4) will receive a free burger.

Plan Ahead

The highly-anticipated sequel “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert” is coming The Majestic Theatre on Nov. 1. Enjoy a night of soundtracks from the movie, mixed with orchestral + electronic music, and scratch DJ’ing. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 3 at 10 a.m.

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Pets

🐶 Where adopt don’t shop is the motto

Bring a new best friend home from a local animal rescue organization. | Photo by Unsplash

Did you adopt a pandemic puppy? You’re not alone. A survey from ASPCA showed that approximately 23 million American households adopted a pet since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis.

Since today is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, we rounded up a list of nine local animal shelters, rescues, and foundations in case you’re still looking for a furry new bestie.

San Antonio Humane Society, 4804 Fredericksburg Rd.

Celebrating over 70 years of operation, this organization is a no kill shelter that strives to protect and improve the lives of dogs and cats in San Antonio and surrounding areas.

Paws Ranch Rescue & Animal Sanctuary, 865 S. Loop 1604 E.

This 501(c)(3) organization rescues, rehabilitates, re-homes, and provides sanctuary to as many pets as possible since 2010.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Adriana

From the editor

With Fiesta 2024 in the rear view mirror, there are so many things happening this summer. I think I want to take advantage of some of the free music and movie series around the 210. It’s a great way to explore the city on a budget — the only downside is the Texas heat that’s waiting for us this summer. Brace yourselves.

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