The 43nd 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
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month.
(Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar.)
Concerts
Post Malone | Wednesday, May 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Alamodome | $40+ | The “BIG ASS Stadium Tour” makes a stop in the Alamo City with special guests Jelly Roll + Sierra Ferrell.
Festivals
Tejano Conjunto Festival | Thursday, May 15-Sunday, May 18 | Times vary | Various locations | Kickoff the 43rd annual festival with a senior dance followed by a jam-packed weekend of Tejano music at Rosedale Park.
Seasonal events
Election Day | Saturday, May 3 | 7 a.m.-7 p.m. | Locations vary | Free | Go out and cast your ballot for selections like mayor, city council seats, and local propositions + bonds. Pro tip: Take a gander at the official sample ballot before heading to the polls.
No Pressure Book Club | 6 p.m. | Nowhere Bookshop | Cost of purchase | Bring a book you’ve read, are reading, or want to read to discuss with other bookworms.
Thursday, May 1
Trisha Yearwood | 8-10 p.m. | H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin Center | $61+ | The American singer is celebrating the release of her upcoming album as well as her timeless hits.
Friday, May 2
It’s A 2000s Party: San Antonio | 8-11 p.m. | Stable Hall | $20+ | Relieve the hot + sweaty club days with DJ-mixed Y2K hits from the likes of Rihanna, Eminem, and more.
Saturday, May 3
Celebrate Pullman Market’s Birthday | 1-5 p.m. | Karnes Street | Cost of purchase | Local restaurants are bringing out the party hats to celebrate the market’s first birthday with a vendor market, live music, activities for the kiddos, and culinary experiences.
Sunday, May 4
3rd Annual Chamoy Challenge | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | 1811 S. Laredo St. | Cost of purchase | Come hungry and try different Chamoy Contenders to see who has the best sauce and be crowned the champion. Plus, shop from a Fiesta medal market and enjoy live entertainment.
Yesterday, Bexar County issued a proclamation designating March 1 as “UTSA Women’s Basketball Day.” The day is in honor of the team’s American Athletic Conference regular-season championship win.
Coming Soon
A new pickleball venue is bouncing onto the scene. Outlaw Pickle is nearing completion at 410 and San Pedro and will feature a saloon, five courts, pro shop, restaurant, live music space, and more. For even more pickleball content, check this out.
Announced
The City of San Antonio announced its schedule of services in observance of Fiesta San Jacinto holiday on Friday, May 2. Public libraries, Metro Health clinics, and Animal Care Services are some of the services closed for the day. Check out the full list.
Ranked
The San Antonio Zoo was ranked No. 9 on USA Today’s “10 Best Zoo Exhibits.” The Flamingo Mingle took the spot for its custom habitat, and ability for guests to get up-close-and-personal with the pink flock.
Community
Periodpalooza announced that it is officially a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The organization has only been around a year but has ramped up community efforts by supporting the San Antonio community with free menstrual health resources + products. Congrats, y’all.
Sports
The Texas Longhorns matched a school record with 3 first round picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Wellness
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May is heating up — in terms of both weather and events. One of the events I’m looking forward to participating in is the San Antonio Food Bank’s Stamp Out Hunger. Neighbors helping neighbors, can’t get any better than that.
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