10cc
Followers of British rock band 10cc, finest identified for its 1975 hit “I’m Not in Love,” have a uncommon likelihood to see them reside. That includes unique member Graham Gouldman, the band is touring North America for the primary time in 30 years. Thursday, 7 p.m. Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, 226 N. St. Mary’s St.
Switchfoot & Blue October
San Diego rockers Switchfoot just lately celebrated the twentieth anniversary of their terrific album “The Lovely Letdown,” which featured the hits “Meant to Reside” and “Dare You to Transfer.” Led by singer Justin Furstenfeld, beloved by followers for his emotionally uncooked songs, Blue October just lately launched a brand new single referred to as “The whole lot We Misplaced within the Hearth.” With Matt Nathanson. Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Whitewater Amphitheater, 11860 FM 306, New Braunfels
SACA’s 2024 Barrio Block Celebration
The annual San Anto Cultural Arts occasion is again this weekend with free enjoyable for the entire household. Hear music from Grupo Tan Tan, DJ Joaquin Muerte, and Felipe Jr. and The Freethinkers. There are additionally artwork actions for the children, reside portray, lowriders, and meals distributors. Friday, 7-10 p.m. 2120 El Paso St.
Culinary Date Night time
Take a cooking class together with your sweetie on the San Antonio Botanical Backyard! Discover ways to make a glass noodle dish often called Yum Woon Sen, plus take pleasure in wine and beer pairings, fried plantains and dessert. After dinner, take pleasure in a romantic stroll across the backyard to see Hunt Slonem’s fabulous ‘Birds, Bunnies and Butterflies’ exhibit. Friday, 7 p.m., 555 Funston Place
Rambling Rosé
Oenophiles can examine notes with a panel of specialists as they blind style six rosés. A visitor chef will put together bites to pair with every wine. Saturday, 1 p.m. Becker Vineyards, 464 Becker Farms Street, Fredericksburg
George Lopez
Actor and comic Lopez is returning to San Antonio together with his “ALLLRIIIIGHHTTT!” stand-up tour. He filmed his second HBO particular, “Tall, Darkish & Chicano,” right here 15 years in the past. Lopez is at the moment starring within the NBC sitcom “Lopez vs. Lopez” together with his daughter Mayan. Director and S.A. native Robert Rodriguez will open the present together with his band. Saturday, 8 p.m. Frost Financial institution Heart, 1 Frost Financial institution Heart Drive
Restaurant Weeks
Right here’s the proper time to go to that restaurant you’ve got been that means to attempt. Greater than 100 of them — new, outdated and in-between, vacation spot eating and neighborhood fixtures — are taking part within the twice-a-year occasion by providing three-course, fixed-price menus for lunch ($20 or $30), dinner ($35, $45 or $55) and brunch ($25). See full record of eating places right here. Saturday by Aug. 24.
