1. “Hairspray”
Based mostly on an uncommonly candy film from director John Waters, “Hairspray” is ready in Sixties Baltimore, the place teen Tracy Turnblad desires of dancing on an “American Bandstand”-style TV present. The Tony-winning musical is stuffed with nice dancing and songs reminiscent of “Massive, Blonde and Stunning” and “Good Morning Baltimore.” July 18-Aug. 17, San Pedro Playhouse, 800 W. Ashby Place
2. Cactus Pear Music Competition
The second week of town’s long-running summer season classical music competition options three nights of music, beginning with a live performance by members of the competition’s younger artists program. Subsequent nights will embody chamber music works by composers from Beethoven and Bach to tango grasp Astor Piazzolla and Oscar-winning soundtrack composer John Williams. July 18-20, Diane Bennack Live performance Corridor, College of the Incarnate Phrase, 4301 Broadway
3. Kevin Nealon
Together with his dry wit and likeable demeanor, Nealon’s distinctive humorousness units him aside. The comic and actor is finest recognized for his nine-year stint as a forged member of NBC’s “Saturday Evening Stay” and obtained vital approval for his function within the Showtime collection “Weeds.” His in depth movie profession contains roles in hit comedy motion pictures like “Simply Go With It,” “Anger Administration,” “Comfortable Gilmore” and lots of extra. July 18-19, Snort Out Loud Comedy Membership, 18 NW Loop 410, Suite 312
4. WWE Friday Evening SmackDown
Rescheduled from June, the undisputed WWE Champion John Cena makes his ultimate cease in San Antonio on his farewell tour. Additionally scheduled to look are “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, LA Knight and extra. Don’t miss this historic night time! 6:30 p.m. July 18, Frost Financial institution Heart, 1 Frost Financial institution Heart Drive
5. Balcones Heights Jazz Competition
Calling all jazz followers! The Balcones Heights Jazz Competition is celebrating its thirty second Season of nice music and reside leisure. Jeff Kashiwa will kick off the night time earlier than headliner Steve Oliver takes the stage. Carry your personal chairs. Admission and parking are free. Outdoors meals and drinks usually are not permitted. 7:30 p.m. July 18, Amphitheater at Wonderland of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Highway
6. Kickin For A Kure 2025
The thirteenth annual live performance, dinner and reside public sale advantages the Leukemia Lymphoma Society of South-Central Texas. This 12 months’s lineup options Scotty McCreery, LeAnn Rimes and Erica Daniels. Earlier than the primary night festivities, the annual Washer Event will kick-off the occasion at 2 p.m. 6 p.m. July 19, Freeman Coliseum Expo Corridor, 3201 E. Houston St.
7. America
The long-lasting multi-platinum-selling group is celebrating its fifty fifth anniversary with the “Encore Tour 2025.” Recognized for the group’s timeless magic and highly effective performances, the Grammy Award-winning perennial classic-rock favourite will draw on its deep catalog of hits together with the signature tune “A Horse With No Identify.” 7 p.m. July 19, Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St.
8. “Sister Act”
The theater at Wonderland of the Americas is staging the musical based mostly on the hit ’90s film a couple of nightclub singer hiding out in a convent after she witnesses a homicide. The tradition conflict comedy options songs by the “Little Mermaid” workforce of Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, together with “Elevate Your Voice.” Via Aug. 3, Surprise Theatre, 4522 Fredericksburg Highway, Suite A-90
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