Events
Community Calendar
Tejas Rodeo – Saturdays, March through November, 5 p.m. – 1 a.m. Enjoy live rodeo action: bronco riding, team roping, barrel racing, mutton bustin’ and calf scramble. Live music at 9 p.m. Tejas Rodeo Company, 401 Obst Road 78163; www.tejasrodeo.com.
Otherwild at the San Antonio Botanical Garden – Through July 7. This large-scale immersive exhibit features the visionary work of artist Patrick Shearn, known for turning public spaces into areas of magic, movement, and awe. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place 78209; www.sabot.org.
Night Markets at Pearl – Wednesdays, April 8 & 15, 5-9 p.m. Enjoy artisans and makers market, 303 Pearl Parkway 78215; www.atpearl.com.
D9 Fiesta Event – Saturday, April 11, 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Collect an exclusive D9 Fiesta Medal and enjoy family friendly music, carnival, games, food trucks and a petting zoo at McAllister Park. You might catch a glimpse of visiting Fiesta Royalty. McAllister Park Multi-purpose Field West Pavillion, 13102 Jones Maltsberger Road 78232;
210-207-0955.
The Master of Chicken – Saturday, April 11, 1 – 4 p.m. Presented by Culinaria, Chefs bring their best version of a chicken sandwich and compete for Master of Chicken, determined by guest vote. Includes beverages and tastings. The Alley on Bitters, 555 W. Bitters Road 78216; www.culinariasa.org.
Antigone presented by Reagan Stage Theater – Thursday, April 16 - Friday, April 17, 7 p.m., April 18, 1 p.m. Based on Sophocles's Antigone, two brothers die fighting each other, leading to a conflict of laws, personal morality, and justice. Black Box Theater, Ronald Reagan High School, 19000 Ronald Reagan 78258; www.reaganstage.org.
Fiesta San Antonio – April 16 - 26. San Antonio’s biggest party is back, with events to please everyone. Fiesta San Antonio Commission, 110 Broadway, Suite 350 78205; www.fiestasanantonio.org.
Golf Classic benefitting Strategic Alliance Friday, April 17, 8 a.m. shotgun start. Golf tournament benefits Reynosa school project. Canyon Springs Golf Club, 24405 Wilderness Oak 78260; app.eventcaddy.com.
Fiesta Arts Fair – Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. View contemporary art from more than 100 artists across a variety of media. UTSA Southwest School of Art, 300 Augusta St. 78205; www.swschool.org/fiestaartsfair.
Fiesta Castle Hills – Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Parade at 10 a.m., family friendly fair fundraises for Roy Maas
Youth Alternatives and the Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation.
209 Lemonwood @ The Commons 78213;
www.castlehillscommunityorganization.org/fiesta-castle-hills.
Doing Good on the Green – Monday, April 20, 8:15 a.m. shotgun start. Golf tournament supports the San Antonio Food Bank. TPC San Antonio, Oaks and Canyon Courses, 23808 Resort Parkway 78261; www.safoodbank.org/doing-good.
Ford Mariachi Festival – Wednesday, April 22 -Thursday, April 23, 5:30-9 p.m. Experience an evening of mariachi bands and Folklorico dancers from local schools as they perform along the River Walk – a tradition started in 1972. 602 E. Commerce St. 78205;
Single Professionals Networking Meeting Wednesday, April 22, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Join other 55+ widowed, divorced and single mature professionals for conversation, libations and food in a relaxed, social setting. Milano’s, 19239 Stone Oak Parkway 78258;
Taste of the Northside – Thursday, April 23, 6 – 10:30 p.m. Elevated event combines foodies, philanthropy and Fiesta. Noteworthy restaurants offer stylish sips and delicious dishes to benefit the Brighton Center. The Rock at La Cantera, 1 Spurs Way 78256;
135th Annual Battle of Flowers Parade Friday, April 24, 9:55 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Fiesta San Antonio’s founding event. Grayson and Broadway 78205; www.battleofflowers.org.
King William Fair – Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. parade start. Fiesta festival with live entertainment on five stages, 200 + vendor booths selling handcrafted items, Kid’s Kingdom play area, pet-friendly activities, food and beverage booths and a quirky parade. 122 Madison St. 78204; www.kwfair.org.
Siesta Half Marathon – Sunday, April 26, 7:31 – 8:40 a.m., 13.1, 10k, 5K, .05 K fun run, staggered starts. The Fourth of the Texas Hill Country Challenge Series. Mission County Park, 6030 Padre Drive 78214; www.scallywompus.com.
Dragons Love Tacos – May 2, 3, times vary. Discover the dietary delights and dilemmas of dragons in this Magik Theatre live production adapted from the New York Times best-selling book. San Pedro Playhouse, Russell Hill Rogers Theater, 800 W Ashby Place 78212; www.magiktheatre.org.