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• Southern Smoke N’ Sip Festival and BBQ Competition | Friday, May 24-Sunday, May 26 | Noon-11 p.m. | Helotes Festival Grounds, 12210 Leslie Rd., Helotes | $5-$99 | Check out 100+ barbecue masters, 20+ margarita competitors, 50+ car show participants, food vendors, and live performances during this two-day festival.
• 4th Annual Sunflower Field | Friday, May 24-Sunday, June 9 | Times vary | Traders Village, 9333 SW Loop 410, San Antonio | $11.99-$17.99 | Frolic through a 10-acre sunflower maze while these flowers are still in bloom.
• Coffee in Color | Friday, May 24 | 7-10 p.m. | Halycon, 1414 S. Alamo St., San Antonio | Free | Come to the Blue Star District for a night filled with food, cocktails, coffee, and open mic performances.

• The Sunnyhour Studio Pop Up | Saturday, May 25 | 10-11 a.m. | The Good Kind Southtown, 1127 S. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio | $25 | Bring your own yoga mat, wear comfy workout clothes, and enjoy a fun-filled fitness morning in Southtown.
• Summer Kickoff Party | Saturday, May 25 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Palm Heights Community Center, 1201 W. Malone Ave., San Antonio | Free | Ring in the summer season with games, prizes, music, face painting, and a youth pickleball tournament.
• River Rhythms | Saturday, May 25 | 3-4 p.m. | Confluence Park, 310 W. Mitchell St., San Antonio | $5 donation | Bring the family and get ready to strum, sing, and learn how to play the ukulele.
• The Summer of Creatives | Saturday, May 25 | 6-8 p.m. | Denman Estate Park, 7735 Mockingbird Ln., San Antonio | Free | Grab your camera and take a stroll with this group of creatives for an AAPI Heritage Month photo walk.
• Rosario’s Rooftop Summer Night Vibes | Saturday, May 25 | 8-11 p.m. | Rosario’s ComidaMex & Bar, 722 S. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Cheers to the weekend with rooftop views of downtown SATX, a live DJ, cocktails, good food, and most importantly — air conditioning.

• Slow Gold | Sunday, May 26 | 8 a.m. | San Antonio Gold, 1913 S. Flores St. # A, San Antonio | Free | Get up bright and early at this all-wheels-welcome car meet.
• Don Quixote Preview | Sunday, May 26 | 6:15-7:30 p.m. | Arneson River Theatre, 418 Villita St., San Antonio | Free | Based off the novel by Miguel Cervantes, take a sneak peak of this ballet performance and meet the dancers who are in the production at this family-friendly event.
• Banda MS | Sunday, May 26 | 8 p.m. | Freeman Coliseum, 3201 E. Houston St., San Antonio | $52-$152 | Listen to this Mexican banda group from Mazatlán, Sinaloa with hits including “Qué curse (feat. Snoop Dogg)” and “La Casita.”

• As we approach the two years since May 24, 2022 — when 21 people lost their lives at Robb Elementary in Uvalde — we want to shine a light on ways to continue supporting the Uvalde families + residents. Learn about five local organizations and how you can show support.

• San Antonio’s Shea Serrano announced his show “Primo” was canceled after its first season. The coming-of-age production told the story of a fictional version of Serrano as a teenager growing up in the Alamo City. After premiering in May 2023, Vanity Fair named it one of the best TV shows of 2023. (MySA)

• Period Palooza is hosting a competition to find its next t-shirt design. Entries must incorporate its mascot or the organization’s logo + name in your submission — either digital or hand-drawn. Submit your idea by Friday, May 31 for a chance to win a cash prize and a goodie bag.

• The Spurs Hype Squad are holding auditions to join its team for the 2024-2025 season. The group is looking for dancers who have entertained on the court, turf, stage, or the blue mat. Beginning Saturday, June 1 at 9 a.m., you can register for auditions during a virtual open call round.

• SAPD and Animal Care Services discovered six adorable, three-week-old puppies this week nestled underneath a fallen tree. Though the puppies are too young to be adopted, the bunch is currently looking for temporary foster homes. Learn how to become a foster.

• The San Antonion River Authority and US Fish and Wildlife Service began a conservation project of reintroducing 5,000 freshwater mussels into the San Antonio River. Known as the liver of the river, this aquatic species help keep our waterways clean + healthy. Learn more.

• Hustle and Socialize is hosting its 6th annual conference on Saturday, June 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the 24th floor of the Frost Tower. This conference is designed for minority women entrepreneurs in Texas who are seeking to thrive in business + life. Tickets start at $480.

• Pour yourselves a glass of wine, San Antonio. Sunday is National Drink Wine Day — one of City Editor Adriana’s favorite holidays. Celebrate by visiting one of our many local wine bars around town including Little Death Wine, Wine 210, and Copa Wine. Check out seven more spots.

• Let’s breakdown what needs fixing and things that went right after a loss to the Los Angeles Angels. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Houston Astros with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

• Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*