Local Event Guide

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SAN ANTONIO

NOVEMBER NOV 1-10 | Wurst Fest Wurstfest returns to its grounds at Landa Park for 10 days this November. Go for the German food, beer and live music (get ready for the Chicken Dance!), or register for the Masskrugstemmen, a beer stein competition that returns this year, Nov. 4-6. wurstfest.com

NOV 8-9 SA Symphony - Scheherazade This concert, featuring Kensho Watanabe, conductor, and Zoltán Fejérvári, piano, will feature Ravel: Suite from Mother Goose, Bartók: Concerto No. 3 in E Major for Piano and Orchestra, and Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35. For more info visit: sasymphony.org

DECEMBER NOV 22 - DEC 31 | Zoo Lights When the animals tuck in for the evening, San Antonio Zoo transforms into a wild, winter wonderland filled with a jaw-dropping array of twinkling lights. Bigger and brighter than before, Zoo Lights is a must-see for families that is sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit! Guests can see life-sized animals from the savanna, including a 15- foot tall illuminated giraffe in Starry Safari. While sipping hot cocoa, guests can stroll under a unique

display of lights, roast s’mores, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, and visit Santa. For more info visit: sazoo.org/zoo-events/zoo-lights

DEC 14 | Holiday in the Garden Even if temperatures are still balmy, Hemisfair gives families the chance to experience winter during its final Super Fun Saturday of the year. Get in line at the hot chocolate bar, visit the Texas Snow Dome, craft an ornament, decorate a stocking, write a letter to Santa, make some slime, try some macaroons, and sing along with the carolers. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/sanant-dec14

DEC 31 | Masquerade Ball The fifth annual Masquerade Ball featuring the performance of Act II from Die Fledermaus by Johann Straus,a cocktail reception and a four course dinner with dancing and much more will create an evening of magic at the historic Seekatz Opera House in New Braunfels. The ticket price is inclusive complete with dinner, drinks, new year’s eve champagne toast and performance. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/sanant-dec31

JANUARY JAN 4 | Coffee Festival The San Antonio Coffee Festival is a celebration of coffee. Taste amaz

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ing fresh, locally roasted coffee from all over the world. Meet local coffee artisans from 25+ different coffee roasteries who will roast and artfully brew 80+ coffees. Appreciate the many people who pilot a coffee bean from crop to cup. Stroll through the shops and the history of La Villita. For more info visit: www.facebook.com/saCoffeeFest

JAN 20 - FEB 1 | Restaurant Week Dine OUT and Dig IN at your favorite Restaurants for less during this Bi-Annual extravaganza! RESTAURANT WEEKS delivers two full weeks of Food Charm with the best eateries in town participating! THREE-COURSE Menus for Brunch ($25), Lunch ($15) And Dinner ($35 AND $45). For more info visit: https://culinariasa.org/menus

THRU JAN 11 | Don’t Worry Be Happy Exhibition - Jennifer Datchuk Ruiz-Healy Art is pleased to present Jennifer Ling Datchuk: Don’t Worry Be Happy. Datchuk’s solo exhibition will highlight her ceramic and photographic work, as well as her continued focus on gender, race, and identity. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/sanant-jan11

FEBRUARY JAN 25 - FEB 8 | Parade of Lanterns For two weeks, January 25-February 8, 2020 ten river floats carrying magically-illuminated enormous lanterns such as a dragon, adorable pandas, pinatas, and other objects will appear from 6:00-9:00 PM each night. The last night to take in the beauty is February 8th. Enjoy the magically illuminated floats from anywhere along the downtown portion of the River Walk. Asian-inspired music will softly play from each float. For more info please visit: http://bit.ly/sanant-jan25

FEB 1 | Asian Festival The UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures celebrates the annual Asian Festival, observing the Lunar New Year and celebrating the many rich cultures of Asia. The daylong event features authentic foods, music, dance, martial arts, shopping, games and entertainment from China, to the Indian Sub-continent, and the island nations of the Pacific.. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/sanant-feb1

FEB 3 | Olmos Ensemble Since its founding in 1994, Olmos Ensemble has established itself as one of the premier chamber music organizations in Texas and is increasingly gaining national recognition through its world class

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performances, live broadcasts and recordings. Comprised of first chair players from the San Antonio Symphony and supplemented by leading musicians from across the United States, Olmos Ensemble’s programming has won plaudits for its innovative programming, showcasing neglected works by female composers, forgotten Baroque gems and challenging contemporary pieces along side insightful interpretations of standard chamber repertoire from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. For more info visit: http://www.olmosensemble.com

MARCH MAR 3 | The Alamo After Dark Retrace the footsteps of the past in the solitude of an Alamo after-hours tour. Your exclusive visit will include a tour of the Battlefield, The Church, and Alamo grounds after normal operating hours. This experience also includes a Living History Firing demonstration. For more info visit: http://www.thealamo.org

MAR 7 | Synergy: Music & Sculpture Agarita collaborates with sculptor Danville Chadbourne, whose work is influencedby the classical music he listens to as he creates his works of art. A program of musical works ranging from the Classical period to the present will offer an auditory companion to his art, which will be displayed during the concert. For more info visit: http://agarita.org

MAR 27-29 | San Antonio Boat & Outdoor Expo We can’t wait to show you all the South Texas Outdoor lifestyle has to offer. We’ve got boat, canoe and kayak, and RV dealers under one roof with huge deals! Into kayaking? We’ve got it. Into bay fishing? We’ve got the vessel for you. The only question is which one. Thinking about getting into wakesurfing? Come learn more about what your options are all while having a great time at our new home, The Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall! www.saboatandoutdoorexpo.com

APRIL APR 4 | San Antonio TacoFest A feast for the senses, Taco Fest celebrates San Antonio’s unofficial dish, with tacos from over 30 restaurants and taquerias from San Antonio and beyond. Each vendor will have at least one $2 taco option, plus other delicious dishes. Taco lovers can vote on the Best Taco as vendors compete in a variety of categories from Breakfast to Puffy to everything in between. For more info visit: http://www.sailstx.org

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APR 23 | Beethoven Plus Beethoven and Other Olympians-Apr 23 A showcase of heroic music, from Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in A Major to John Williams’ iconic Fanfare to the Summer Olympic Games. Four horns from the San Antonio Symphony join the orchestra to present Schumann’s shimmering Concert Piece. A most joyful and uplifting finale to the season!. www.symphonyofthehills.org

MAY MAY 10 Zachry Series: Scheherazade Enjoy a complete performance of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, an evocative journey through the tales of the Arabian Nights featuring the remarkable young dancers of San Antonio Youth Ballet. Plus, celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday with the heroic Leonore Overture No. 3, and explore the Bohemian countryside with Smetana’s musical travelogue, The Moldau. For more info visit: www.tobincenter.org

MAY 8-31 | Brighton Beach Memoirs Fifteen-year-old Eugene Jerome is desperately trying to uncover life’s mysteries, but his family keeps hiding the clues. Even so, he manages to keep his priorities (baseball and girls), firmly in order throughout

Neil Simon’s hilarious adaptation of his Broadway hit about growing up in Brooklyn during the late 1930’s. www.classictheatresanantonio.org

JUNE JUN 5-7 | Texas Folklife Festival The Texas Folklife Festival is an immersive cultural experience, surrounding visitors with some 250 participating organization representing more than 40 cultural groups; 6 stages of music and entertainment; a menu of some 100 authentic food items; and the skills of some 60 artisans. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/sanant-jun5

JUN (TBA) | Art in the Dark Art in the Dark is back and is an unforgettable, unique evening celebrating “The Touch”…”The Sense”…”The Feel”… of art. The Art pieces will be displayed at the event draped with a cloth allowing guests to touch and feel the art without seeing it! Experience purchasing art as one who is visually impaired. Spend the evening with fabulous local artists, potters, sculptors and jewelry designers who have donated their art work to this event. http://bit.ly/sanant-jun-aitd

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JULY JUN 30 - JUL7 Stars, Stripes & Lights The River Walk will be decked out with patriotic decor this long 4th of July weekend! It’s fun as usual on the River Walk with downtown bridges and trees sporting a red, white & blue motif. The perfect backdrop for photos! Post your images on social media using #SAriverwalk. http://bit.ly/sanant-jun30

JUL 3-6 | 4th of July Artisan Show Experience the beauty of the San Antonio River Walk at the Fourth of July Artisan Show by shopping over 40 handmade artisan booths including pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, bead work, and more. Stay closer to the action with Hilton by booking any of their 50+ branded hotels in the San Antonio area at travel.hilton.com/ ArtShow. For more info please visit: http://bit.ly/sanant-jul3

AUGUST AUG | Bihl Haus Arts Located in the historic George Bihl house, Bihl Haus Arts is the only professional nonprofit art gallery on the premises of 100% senior affordable housing in the US. Bihl Haus Arts sponsors three major programs: the Gallery Series; the GO! Arts Program for seniors; and the

community-based On & Off Fredericksburg Road Studio Tour. For more info about our current exhibit and class schedules, please visit: https://bihlhausarts.org

AUG | America’s Impressionism: Echoes of a Revolution Impressionism has been one of the most enduring styles of art ever produced, and its complex and often contradictory American variation has captured and held public attention for more than a century. But although French and American Impressionism share some terminology and some artistic elements, this exhibition will demonstrate that the two styles diverged quite dramatically. As American artists - often having trained in France - returned home in the late 19th century, they put a distinctly American twist on this style of painting, creating a new genre and teaching it to subsequent generations of artists. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/sanant-aug-eor

AUG 22 | Wishing Lanterns An ethereal experience of casting lanterns into the river in honor of loved ones, hopes, dreams, and wishes. Admission is free. Lanterns are $5 and can be purchased online in advance or at the event. Lanterns include one LED candle. Pens will