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Local Event Guide
from San Antonio TX
by The 55 Guide
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SAN ANTONIO
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PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
MARCH
MARCH 27 - 28 | MONARCH FEST A fun two-day festival celebrating all things monarchs, milkweed, and migration! Receive free native milkweed and native nectar plant seeds, participate in fun games and crafts, and learn how you can help end the extinction of the monarch butterfly. Have a great weekend with us saving our native wildlife! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2OivW5Y
APRIL
APRIL 4 - 11 | STRAWBERRY FEST Our festival has continuous entertainment featuring concerts with nationally known Western and Tejano music stars, regional bands, gunslingers, a carnival, various contests, and rodeo performances. Don’t forget the strawberries! We are located in the “Strawberry Capital of Texas,” so you can say we’re pretty well known for this delicious berry. Come on down and enjoy all of this fun with us! For more info visit: strawberryfestival.com APRIL 15 - 25 | FIESTA SAN ANTONIO Countless parades on the street or on the river for your enjoyment. Women often wear colorful Mexican/Oaxacan-style dresses with original designs and coronas, crowns made of paper flowers, also very bright. These street parties are extremely busy and fun, with lots of loud music, dances, food, and drinks. Truely a Fiesta for the ages! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3l0ws4y
APRIL 20 - 22 | MARIACHI FEST This free Fiesta event features Mariachi bands and Folklorico dancers from local schools, colleges and dance studios. Each group wears traditional mariachi and Folklorico costumes. Boats randomly stop and play music for guests sitting outdoors. This is the perfect time to sit outside on the RiverWalk, sip a margarita, and enjoy the music as it floats by. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3erkm3a
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SAN ANTONIO
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
MAY
MAY 2 | HEALING ARTS FESTIVAL The Healing Arts Festival and Market is the largest event of it’s kind in San Antonio, showcasing Texas’ finest Healing Arts Practitioners and Craft Artisans from a wide range of modalities. Join us for Fun, Food, Music, Dance and Performances! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3bwbzeq
MAY 22 | KICKS FEST Kicks Fest is an event held to bring sneaker enthusiasts together to display, sell, buy, trade and discuss their latest Kicks and products. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2N2BOzw
MAY 30 | BLOODY MARY FEST Hey! So, you’ve got a thirst for the Bloody Mary Festival? The San Antonio Bloody Mary Festival celebrates everyone’s favorite cocktail. Housemade cocktails, live music and great people right here in San Antonio. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2Oav5Et
JUNE
JUNE 5 - 6 | MASKED RENAISSANCE Let’s travel back to a simpler time for this festival. We have live music, knights, food trucks, dance troupes, art, soothsayers, and more. There will also be a daily mask and costume contest for you to show case all of your creativity. Who will have the coolest masks? For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3v5Fvpk
JUNE 22 - 24 | A NIGHT IN OLD SAN ANTONIO NIOSA is a four-night festival in the heart of downtown San Antonio that celebrates the city’s diverse cultural legacy. Through the magic of 200-plus food, drink, atmosphere booths, continuous live musical acts, and decorations souvenirs. NIOSA brings the city’s heritage alive in 14 different areas.. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3bAwSv6
JULY
JULY 10 - 11 | FRIDA FEST No matter how much time passes, Frida Kahlo continues to inspire generation after generation. Her
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SAN ANTONIO
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
painting, poetry, and fashion are just a few reasons as to why the artist is so incredible, and why San Antonio feels the need to celebrate her each year. This summer, San Antonio’s annual Frida Fest is taking place with all things Frida Kahlo! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/30tIIAS
JULY 24 - 25 | TEXAS OPEN CHILI CHAMPIONSHIP Texas-size salute to the official state dish will be served up at the Texas Open Chili Championship. Chili cooks from all across Texas will join the many “chiliheads” to vie for the top honors in Chili and Junior Chili. Head to the BBQ under the Brown Pavilion for some great Frito Pie cooked by our own team. While you’re there, grab a nice cold beer. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3l0pgFy
AUGUST
AUG 7 | STRAWBERRY FEST Strawberry dishes all abound in Fredericksburg Texas! Enjoy a funfilled day of live music, activities, vendors and delicious foods. We also have concerts and live music, Strawberry inspired food & drinks, and so much more! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3leGsr4
Aug 28 | CRAWFISH & CAJUN Big Beautiful Louisiana Mud Bugs served alongside delicious accompaniments like Grilled Oysters, Hamburgers, Lobster Tails, Cajun Boiled Crab, beer, wine and spirits! Enjoy live local music as you eat all of this magnificent food. Don’t worry you non-Cajun eaters - we have plenty of other food as well. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3tgE8me
SEPTEMBER
SEPT 3 -5 | LABOR DAY Celebrate Labor Day Weekend! Drinks, live music, fireworks, BBQ, and Cocktails! What more could you ask for? For more info visit: https://bit.ly/38wSEOs
SEPT 18 | CHEESE & WINE FEST Fredericksburg Cheese & Wine Festival - A great day of local cheeses, amazing wines, goat milking
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SAN ANTONIO
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
demonstrations, live music, activities, vendors and delicious foods! Sip and eat your way through the weekend! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/38uuTqv
SEPT 25 - 26 | FLAUTAS FEST Flautas and Fireworks!! Can’t beat that. Join us for some tasty flautas of all flavors and kinds. Also, with vendors selling all delicious food items that we loved in our wonderful city. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3rEauGQ
OCTOBER
OCT 2 | LATIN ROOTS MUSIC & FOOD FEST We will feature Latino music, food and performances. This event will bring together the diverse groups of individuals in San Antonio to enjoy themselves and develop a better understanding of the Latino cultures as we share it with all who are visiting San Antonio. Come enjoy music, food, arts from all Latino cultures represented in the San Antonio area; all in one place! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3vbX7A1 OCT 22 -24 | BALLOON FEST The festival is definitely worth a visit with around 20 hot air balloons and over a hundred vendors offering their exceptional goods. You can go for a tethered balloon ride, watch morning competitions, or see the amazing glow at night. Four live concerts, food trucks, a family fun zone, and petting zoo with 20 varieties of animals are waiting for you. All in all a great way to spend a weekend! For more info visit: skylightballoonfest.com
OCT 23 | WATER LANTERN FEST The Water Lantern Festival is a floating lantern event that is all about connections. The event includes food, games, activities, vendors, music, and the beauty of thousands of lanterns adorned with letters of love, hope and dreams reflected upon the water. Such a beautiful sight to see. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3qBUK61
NOVEMBER
NOV 6 | GARLIC FEST A day of great Texas Wines and Garlic inspired dishes! It’s time to
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SAN ANTONIO
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
celebrate. Come enjoy the cooler fall weather and a display of great Texas Wines to try! Plus, more Garlic Dishes than you can imagine! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3rI3Dw1
NOV 20 | WHISKEY FESTIVAL A friendly competition for the bragging rights for ‘The Best of Texas Whiskey’ Come enjoy a casual whiskey tasting. Great food, local live music acts and a fun, family friendly atmosphere where kids can enjoy playing with the goats, donkeys and other critters. The Texas Whiskey Festival is an event for people who love whiskey and those that make it. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3bGbPaI
DECEMBER
DEC 7 - 12 | CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to sweeten with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure imagination. Now’s your chance to experience the wonders of Wonka like never before! For more info visit: https://bit. ly/3eCwQoz
DEC 10 - 12 | CHRISTMAS MARKET Dozens of vendors, Christmas Tree competition and lights! The Christmas Market is held on our restaurant and outdoor venue property at the Bankersmit Dance Hall and Saloon. Come enjoy the Hill Country’s very own Christmas Western Wonderland! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3vtOYHo
JANUARY
JAN 5 - 16 | HAMILTON Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3rHOviz
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2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT
SCHEDULE
* Schedule subject to change
Date Session Rod Laver Margaret Court Outside Courts Featured Matches
Wed - Fri 1/13-15 11:00am 11:00am 10:00am Qualifying Rounds
Sat / Sun 1/16-17 NO PLAY
Mon 1/18 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 1st round Night 7:00pm – –Tue 1/19 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 1st round Night 7:00pm – –Wed 1/20 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am – 2nd round Night 7:00pm – –Thu 1/21 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 2nd round Night 7:00pm – –Fri 1/22 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 3rd round Night 7:00pm – –Sat 1/23 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 3rd round Night 7:00pm – –Sun 1/24 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 4th round Night 7:00pm – –Mon 1/25 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 4th round Night 7:00pm – –Tue 1/26 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am Quarterfinals Night 7:00pm – –Wed 1/27 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am Quarterfinals Night 7:00pm – –Thu 1/28 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am Women’s Semifinals Night 7:00pm – – 1st Men’s Semifinals Fri 1/29 Twilight 3:00pm 4:00 pm 3:00pm 2nd Men’s Semifinals
Sat 1/30 Twilight 11:00am 7:30pm 11:15am Women’s Finals
Sun 1/31 Twilight 2:00pm 4:00pm no play Men’s Finals
DATE SUN - MAY 23 MON - MAY 24 MON - MAY 24 TUE - MAY 25 TUE - MAY 25 WED - MAY 26 WED - MAY 26 THU - MAY 27 THU - MAY 27 FRI - MAY 28 FRI - MAY 28 SAT - MAY 29 SAT - MAY 29 SUN - MAY 30 SUN - MAY 30 MON - MAY 31 MON - MAY 31 TUE - JUNE 1 TUE - JUNE 1 WED - JUNE 2 WED - JUNE 2 THU - JUNE 3 FRI - JUNE 4
SAT - JUNE 5
SUN - JUNE 6
2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT
SCHEDULE
* Schedule subject to change
PLAY START SESSION
Day - 11:00 AM 1st Round
Day - 11:00 AM 1st Round Evening - 9:00 PM 1st Round
Day - 11:00 AM 1st Round Evening - 9:00 PM 1st Round
Day - 11:00 AM 2nd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 2nd Round
Day - 11:00 AM 2nd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 2nd Round
Day - 11:00 AM 3rd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round
Day - 11:00 AM 3rd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round
Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round
Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round
Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals Evening - 5:00 PM Quarterfinals
Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals Evening - 9:00 PM Quarterfinals
Day - 2:00 PM Semifinals
Day - 3:00 PM Semifinals
Day - 3:00 PM Women's Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final
Day - 3:00 PM Men's Singles Final
2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT
SCHEDULE
* Schedule subject to change
PLEASE NOTE: The Main Board of the All England Club (AELTC) and the Committee of Management of The Championships have decided to cancel the 2020 Wimbledon Championships due to COVID-19 and a concern for public health. The 2021 Wimbledon Championships will take place from June 28 – July 11, 2021. DATE PLAY START SESSION
Mon Jun 28 11:00 AM First Round
Tues Jun 29 11:00 AM First Round
Wed Jun 30 Thu Jul 1 11:00 AM Second Round 11:00 AM Second Round
Fri Jul 2 Sat Jul 3 11:00 AM Third Round 11:00 AM Third Round
Sun Jul 4 Mon Jul 5 Tue Jul 6 Wed Jul 7 Thu Jul 8 Fri Jul 9
– No Play 11:00 AM Round of 16 11:00 AM Womens Quarterfinals 11:00 AM Mens Quarterfinals 11:00 AM Womens Semifinals 11:00 AM Mens Semifinals
Sat Jul 10 11:00 AM Womens Finals
Sun Jul 11 11:00 AM Mens Finals
2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT
SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change ** Start Times Listed in EST
SESSION DATE SCHEDULE PLAY START MATCHES
1 Sun 30 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round 2 Sun 30 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round 3 Mon 31 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round 4 Mon 31 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round
5 Tue 1 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
6 Tue 1 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
7 Wed 2 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
8 Wed 2 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
9 Thu 3 Sep
10 Thu 3 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
11 Fri 4 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
12 Fri 4 Sep
13 Sat 5 Sep
14 Sat 5 Sep
15 Sun 6 Sep
16 Sun 6 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
17 Mon 7 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Mon 7 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals
19 Tue 8 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals
20 Tue 8 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals
21 Wed 9 Sep Night 7.00pm Women’s Semifinals
22 Thu 10 Sep Day 12.00pm Mixed Doubles Final / Men’s Semifinals
23 Fri 11 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s Doubles Final / Women’s Final
24 Sat 12 Sep Day 1.00pm Women’s Doubles Final / Men’s Final