Our theater community has a toe-tapping slate of new offerings this summer. | Photo by Frederick Gonzales
There’s no business like show business —and the Alamo City is no exception. Catch a national tour at the Majestic and Empire Theatres, see a 100A production at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, or support local arts this summer by attending other top-tier regional and community theater productions right here in San Antonio.
What else is a must-see? We’re glad you asked.
“Sister Act” | Wonder Theatre
Get back in the habit with this hit musical based on the 1992 film, directed by Megan Boneta and music directed by Andrew Hendley. It runs now through Sunday, Aug. 3 in the Wonderland of the Americas mall.
“The Importance of Being Earnest” | Teatro Audaz
Teatro Audaz presents this hilariously reimagined — and gender-swapped — classic-with-a-twist comedy by Oscar Wilde. Directed by Ana Martinez, this show opened Thursday, July 17 and runs through Sunday, July 27.
Flicks in the Park: “A Bug’s Life”| 8:30 p.m. | Pletz Park | Free | Bexar County Parks and Recreation invites you and yours to enjoy a free outdoor film screening. Fiesta Noche del Rio | 8:30-10:30 p.m. | Arneson River Theatre | $10+ | The 68th season of outdoor performances benefits local children’s charities and takes place on Friday and Saturday nights from June through August.
Saturday, July 19
Birthstone Geodes Candle Making Class | 3-5 p.m. | Mission Crafts Chandlery | $50 | Create your own geode-style candle inspired by your birthstone, and set your 2025 intentions. Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay | 8:30-9:45 p.m. | The Josephine Theatre | $31.50+ | Discover the music of Coldplay under the gentle glow of candlelight in a live, multi-sensory musical experience.
Sunday, July 20
Ghost Bus: Haunted Pub Crawl | Times vary | Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours | $60 | Step onto this ghost bus for a 2.5-hour adventure through San Antonio’s most haunted pubs and historic locations — 21 and up.
Monday, July 21
SAPL Silent Book Club for Adults | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Great Northwest Library | Free | This low-pressure silent book club is the perfect excuse to dive into your current read — snacks and drinks are provided.
Recovery is possible. That’s why Be Well Texas at UT Health San Antonio will helm a major state-level expansion of opioid use disorder treatment and recovery support services. The initiative is made possible by new funding from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. (UT Health San Antonio)
Open
San Antonio chef Alejandro Paredes of Carnitas Lonja fame is back in San Antonio with a brand-new restaurant. His minimalist — but sophisticated — taqueria, Tacopolis, opened July 11 at 1604 Fredericksburg Road. (MySA)
Plan Ahead
A new combat sport — Armored Medieval Martial Arts — is coming to the Boeing Center at Tech Port San Antonio on Saturday, Sept. 13. Come watch athletes with spiky ancient weapons meet opponents in octagonal cages. Ticket prices range from $60-$150.(San Antonio Culture Map)
Coming Soon
Calling all 2026 brides — Luxe Redux Bridal, a boutique specializing in discounted designer gowns, is headed to San Antonio this fall. The new storefront will be located downtown at 1011 Broadway. (San Antonio Culture Map)
Sports
San Antonio ISD signed off on a resolution this week to sell a piece of land to Bexar County. The property is slated to become a $160 million, 4,500-seat ballpark — and future home of the San Antonio Missions. (KSAT)
Food
Culinaria’s Summer Restaurant Weeks are back starting Saturday, Aug. 9. More than 150 local restaurants will be offering special prix fixe (that’s fancy for “a complete meal at a fixed price”) menus at discounted prices starting at $20. (SA Current)
Film
We’re so excited: San Antonio Film Festival 2025 kicks off next Tuesday, July 22. Get day passes, weekend badges or student badges to see new films, meet celebrities, and enjoy a host of film industry networking opportunities.
Traffic
From Monday, July 21 through August, Market Street is down to two lanes of traffic due to storm drain construction on the southeastern intersection with South Alamo. Use caution at another closure on Villita at South Alamo.
Listen
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Post of the Day
Just when you thought your day couldn’t get better — the gorillas are back — at the San Antonio Zoo, to be precise. Spot them in a new immersive habitat set to open later this year.
No more gatekeeping. These are our top five summer essentials we wish we’d purchased sooner:
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Just kidding, but as a lifelong performer and director when I’m not living the journalist dream, it’s a delight to get to share some great local theater for you to see this weekend.
I’m Donna Provencher, your friendly neighborhood newsletter editor. If you see anything new and exciting you’d like to see included in future editions, don’t hesitate to send it my way.
Please won’t you be my neighbor?
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