March
“Michael Tracy: The Elegy of Distance”: Artist Michael Tracy, who died in July at his dwelling within the border city of San Ygnacio, had his first massive museum exhibit in 1971 on the McNay. His daring, usually controversial work, which touched on borders, violence, Catholic iconography, Mexican tradition and the surroundings, would discover a nationwide viewers in later years. In a full-circle flip, Tracy selected lots of the works for this two-decade survey earlier than his demise. Via July 26, McMay Artwork Museum, mcnayart.org.
Sundown: Spoon, the acclaimed Austin rock band, and indie dance act Santigold will headline this new, two-day music pageant at St. Paul Sq.. Additionally on the invoice are rapper Warren G. of “Regulate” fame and pop duo Aly & AJ. March 7-8, The Espee, theespee.com.
“The Nice Gatsby”: The Los Angeles-based World Ballet Firm has reworked F. Scott Fitzgerald’s basic novel right into a dance manufacturing with costumes and a rating impressed by the music of the Jazz Age. March 12, Majestic Theatre, majesticempire.com.
Tejano Music Awards Fan Truthful: This annual occasion is a should for followers of Tejano music, with greater than 100 Tejano and conjunto acts taking part in on a number of phases. Performers at this yr’s fan truthful embrace Michael Salgado, Siggno, Jay Perez and Stefani Montiel. March 14-16, Hemisfair, tejanomusicawards.com.
Bud Mild St. Patrick’s River Parades & Celebration: Get an early begin on St. Patrick’s Day with a weekend of occasions that embrace dyeing the San Antonio River inexperienced, leisure and floating parades. There might be bagpipes. March 15-16, La Villita Historic Village, River Stroll and Museum Attain, thesanantonioriverwalk.com.
Brewsology Beer Fest: Wander by centuries of Texas historical past, from dinosaurs to the Wild West, whereas sampling craft beer from Texas and nationwide breweries equivalent to SpindleTap, Freetail, Lone Pint, Nice Notion and The Drowned Lands. March 15, Witte Museum, brewsology.com.
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes: Former “Mad TV” solid member and Taco Cabana pitchwoman Anjelah Johnson-Reyes is a San Antonio favourite. She hosted “HA Pageant: The Artwork of Comedy,” an HBO Max particular that filmed right here in 2020. March 22-23, Majestic and Empire theaters, majesticempire.com.
Monarch Fest: This two-day pageant celebrates the colourful butterflies that cross by San Antonio twice a yr on their migration between Mexico and the northern U.S. March 22-23, San Antonio Zoo, sazoo.org.
“Romeo & Juliet”: The San Pedro Playhouse is bringing again Shakespeare within the Park with the Bard’s tragic story of star-crossed lovers. If it’s a transparent night time, the envious moon might be on view, sick and pale with grief, as Romeo gazes on Juliet. March 25-30, San Pedro Springs Park, sanpedroplayhouse.org.
Taylor Tomlinson: Stand-up comedian Tomlinson’s late-night present “After Midnight” is reliably humorous whereas protecting viewers updated on unusual stuff occurring on-line. In her newest Netflix particular, “Have It All,” she will get into relationship, intrusive ideas and the perfection of Hugh Jackman. March 28, Majestic Theatre, majesticempire.com.
April
Missions season opener: The Missions, San Antonio’s minor league affiliate for the San Diego Padres, open their 2025 season with a three-game homestand in opposition to the Amarillo Sod Poodles. April 4-6, Nelson Wolff Stadium, milb.com/san-antonio.
The Ultimate 4: March Insanity returns to San Antonio with the Ultimate 4 and nationwide championship video games of the NCAA males’s basketball event. Along with the hoops, there might be loads of hoopla, together with a fan fest, free concert events and pep rallies. April 5-7, Alamodome, Hemisfair and different downtown venues, finalfoursanantonio.com.
Cécile McLorin Salvant: Miami native Salvant has gained three Grammys for jazz vocal album of the yr, most not too long ago for her 2015 album “For One to Love.” She acquired a MacArthur Basis genius grant in 2020 for “bringing historic perspective, a renewed sense of drama and an enlightened musical understanding” to songs outdated and new. April 12, Carver Neighborhood Cultural Middle, thecarver.org.
San Antonio E-book Pageant: The objective of this free pageant, in keeping with organizers, is to deliver books alive by readings, panel discussions and gross sales and signings. Individuals this yr embrace award-winning San Antonio poet Naomi Shihab Nye; Pulitzer Prize finalist Karen Russell, whose new novel “The Antidote” is out in March; and Newberry Medal-winning image ebook creator Matt de la Peña. April 12, Central Library and UTSA Southwest Campus, sabookfestival.org.
“Madama Butterfly”: Opera San Antonio’s spring manufacturing is Puccini’s basic story of affection and betrayal, highlighted by CioCio San’s hovering aria “Un bel di vedremo.” April 17 and 19, Tobin Middle for the Performing Arts, tobincenter.org.
Easter Eggs-travaganza Celebration: Seek for Easter eggs and meet the Easter Bunny and Tori the Tower. There may also be egg dyeing, face portray, a moon bounce, a petting zoo, a coloring station and extra. Egg Hunt might be at midday, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Occasion is 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Tower of the Americas. Tickets are through Eventbrite.
Santana: Carlos Santana’s 2021 album was titled “Blessings and Miracles,” phrases which can be an apt description of the chance to see the guitar legend on his Oneness Tour in a comparatively intimate venue. He performed Woodstock, for goodness’ sake, and has made an enduring influence on rock music with songs equivalent to “Oye Como Va,” “Evil Methods” and “Easy.” April 22, Majestic Theatre, majesticempire.com.
Diana Krall: Jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall’s concert events are inclined to wrap each requirements, equivalent to “I’ve Received You Beneath My Pores and skin,” and singer-songwriter classics, like Leonard Cohen’s “Well-known Blue Raincoat,” in her intimate embrace. Her most up-to-date album is “This Dream of You,” launched in 2020. April 24, Majestic Theatre, majesticempire.com.
Branford Marsalis Quartet: Saxophone participant Marsalis, a member of New Orleans’ first household of jazz, acquired family title standing because the chief of Jay Leno’s “Tonight Present” band from 1992 to 1995. That’s additionally in regards to the time he began recording along with his quartet, which incorporates pianist Joey Calderazzo, drummer Justin Faulkner and bass participant Eric Revis. April 25, Carver Neighborhood Cultural Middle, thecarver.org.
Could
San Antonio Philharmonic: Violinist Elena Urioste and cellist Zlatomir Fung will be part of the Philharmonic for a program that features Brahms’ Double Concerto for Violin and Cello in A minor. Could 2-3, Majestic Theatre, saphil.org.
Submit Malone: Dallas Cowboys and Elevating Cane’s fan and newly minted nation star Submit Malone is returning to San Antonio on his 2025 stadium tour. Additionally on the invoice are nation star Jelly Roll and roots musician Sierra Ferrell. Could 7. Alamodome, alamodome.com.
Tejano Conjunto Pageant: For greater than 40 years, the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Middle’s signature occasion has celebrated and helped to protect conjunto, a novel American music born in South Texas. Could 15-18, Guadalupe Theater, Rosedale Park, guadalupeculturalarts.org.
