January
Melissa Villaseñor: On six seasons with “Saturday Evening Stay” beginning in 2016, Villaseñor confirmed off her ability as an impressionist with takes on Dolly Parton and Owen Wilson, amongst others, and gave us “A Peek at Pico.” Since then, she’s returned to the stand-up stage, performed voice-over work, and made and bought drawings which can be each humorous and affirmative. Jan. 9/11, Chuckle Out Loud Comedy Membership, 618 NW Loop 410, No. 312, improvtx.com.
DreamWeek: Impressed by the work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., DreamWeek is a citywide calendar of occasions supposed to foster civic and civil engagement. Highlights embrace an album-release social gathering for spoken-word poet Chibbi; a live performance by R&B and funk legend Charlie Wilson; a efficiency by the Gullah-inspired jazz ensemble Ranky Tanky; and an awards luncheon. Jan. 10-26, numerous places, full schedule at dreamweek.org.
Shane Gillis: Stand-up comedy star Gillis is kicking off his U.S. area tour in San Antonio. Gillis hosted “Saturday Evening Stay” final yr. He additionally starred within the Netflix sitcom “Tires” and seems in a couple of fairly humorous beer commercials that air on a regular basis. Jan. 10, Frost Financial institution Heart, 1 Frost Financial institution Heart Drive, frostbankcenter.com.
“Hadestown”: This hit musical returns to city after opening the 2022-23 Broadway in San Antonio season. Written by singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell, the Tony Award winner is predicated on the parable of Orpheus and Eurydice. Jan. 10-12, Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., majesticempire.com.
Navy All-American Bowl: Prime prospects from throughout the nation will swimsuit up for the twenty fifth anniversary version of this highschool soccer All-Star sport. Previous contributors have included Vince Younger, Tua Tagovailoa and Odell Beckham Jr. Midday Jan. 11, Alamodome, 100 Montana St., alamodome.com.
Escher String Quartet: This New York-based string quartet, named after the mind-bending graphic artist, launched an album of quartets by Leos Janacek and Pavel Haas in 2023. Its efficiency right here, offered by the Classical Music Institute, will complement the exhibit “Girls Artists of the Ballets Russes.” Jan. 11, McNay Artwork Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave., cmi-sa.org.
Let’s Rodeo Ball: Hint Adkins is the headliner for the San Antonio Inventory Present & Rodeo’s massive fundraiser. With songs similar to “You’re Gonna Miss This” and “Women Love Nation Boys,” the towering singer with the booming baritone and black hat has been a power in nation music because the late ’90s. 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Freeman Coliseum, 3201 E. Houston St., sarodeo.com.
MLK March: Greater than 200,000 persons are anticipated to participate in San Antonio’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. March. A celebration with multicultural performances, meals distributors and extra will comply with at Pittman-Sullivan Park. Lineup begins at 9 a.m. Jan. 20 at Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, 3501 Martin Luther King Drive; the march ends on the park, 1101 Iowa St. SA.gov/MLK.
Monster Jam: The roar of monster vehicles is a January custom in San Antonio. The 2025 lineup is scheduled to incorporate Armando Castro behind the wheel of El Toro Loco, Kevin Crocker and Megalodon, Tyler Menninga and Grave Digger, and Cynthia Gauthier driving the Lucas Stabilizer truck. Pit events give followers an opportunity to see the vehicles up shut and meet the drivers. 7 p.m. Jan. 25, 3 p.m. Jan. 26, Alamodome, 100 Montana St., alamodome.com.
February
Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive: This pre-rodeo occasion turns Houston Road downtown right into a imaginative and prescient of the Outdated West with a cattle drive. That’s adopted by a parade that includes mounted infantry, wagons and different Western-themed entries. The enjoyable continues at Market Sq. with music, meals, distributors and the annual Vaquero Prepare dinner-off that includes prize-winning chili and menudo. The total day of occasions runs from 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Feb. 1, sarodeo.com.
Asian New Yr Competition: Welcome the Yr of the Snake with cultural performances, martial arts and sumo wrestling, meals and purchasing. Midday-5 p.m. Feb. 1-2, Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 N. Loop 1604 E., Fb: asianfestsa.
San Antonio Inventory Present & Rodeo: Live shows are the icing on the cake on the rodeo, which options every day Skilled Rodeo Cowboys Affiliation-sanctioned performances, livestock exhibitions and competitions, mutton busting, pig racing, and a fairground with carnival rides, state fair-style meals and purchasing. Feb. 6-23, Frost Financial institution Heart and Freeman Coliseum grounds, 3201 E. Houston St., sarodeo.com.
Ballet Folklorico de Mexico: The troupe based in 1952 by Amalia Hernandez returns to San Antonio for a night of dance tracing Mexico’s historical past from the Aztec Empire to right this moment. Feb. 7, Tobin Heart for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle, tobincenter.org.
“Peter Pan”: Houston Ballet veteran Brian Enos choreographed this full-length Ballet San Antonio manufacturing primarily based on J.M. Barrie’s timeless story of the Misplaced Boys, Captain Hook and Tinker Bell. This would be the world premiere. Feb. 21-23, Tobin Heart for the Performing Arts, balletsanantonio.org.
“Humorous Lady”: The drama surrounding the Broadway revival of this musical was as engrossing because the present, as Barbra Streisand superfan Lea Michele took over the lead position from Beanie Feldstein. San Antonio followers can simply benefit from the rags-to-riches-to-heartbreak story of Fanny Brice and sing together with showstoppers similar to “Folks” and “Don’t Rain on My Parade.” Feb. 25-March 2, Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., majesticempire.com.
McNay 2025 Gala: Friends at this annual dinner will get a sneak preview of the McNay’s spring reveals: “Sport and Spectator” and “Michael Tracy: The Elegy of Distance.” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26, Leeper Auditorium, McNay Artwork Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave., mcnayart.org.
“Jersey Boys”: That includes songs similar to “Stroll Like a Man,” “Large Ladies Don’t Cry” and “My Eyes Adored You,” this hit musical tells the story of Frankie Valli and the 4 Seasons. Feb. 27-March 2, San Pedro Playhouse, 800 W. Ashby Place, sanpedroplayhouse.org.
Amy Grant: In 2022, Grant grew to become the primary modern Christian singer to be acknowledged on the Kennedy Heart Honors. Although she had a pop crossover with “Child Child,” modern Christian hits like “Angels” and “El Shaddai” get greater than equal time in her reveals. This live performance is billed as an “night with … songs, tales and recollections.” Feb. 28, Tobin Heart for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle, tobincenter.org.
March
Dallas Black Dance Theater: A recipient of the Texas Medal of Arts, Dallas Black Dance Theater is the fourth-largest Black dance firm within the nation. Based in 1976 to supply a pathway to skilled dancing careers for black youth, the corporate performs a “repertory of recent, ballet, jazz and ethnic works,” in accordance with its web site. 8 p.m. March 1, Carver Group Cultural Heart, 226 N. Hackberry St., thecarver.org.
Large Bounce Run: This touring impediment course payments itself as greatest inflatable run within the U.S. The San Antonio occasion may have 3- and 1.5-mile programs with as much as 32 obstacles. March 1, Rodriguez Park, 2060 Rodriguez Ave., bigbouncerun.com.
Kathleen Edwards: After garnering a decade of acclaim and Juno Award nominations for albums similar to “Failer” and “Again To Me,” Canadian singer-songwriter Edwards took an extended break and opened a espresso store. A songwriting collaboration with Maren Morris acquired her again into music, and he or she launched a brand new album, “Whole Freedom,” 5 years in the past, adopted by the EP “Canine and Alcohol.” March 1, Tobin Heart for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle, tobincenter.org.
