Events
Community Calendar
Tony Danza Standards and Stories – Friday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. Combining timeless music with wit, charm, storytelling, Tony performs a selection from the Great American Songbook while interweaving stories about his life and connection to music. Jazz TX, 313 Pearl Parkway 78215; info@jazztx.com.
Celebrate Community at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens - Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Bring the family to learn about organizations that make a big impact on our city, enjoy live music and hands-on activities. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place 78209; www.sabot.org.
Zoo Lights – Saturday, Nov. 15 - Wednesday, Dec. 31. Lights illuminate at dusk. Zoo grounds awaken with magical lights at dark. Bigger, brighter and wilder attractions! San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary's St. 78212; www.sazoo.org.
Battle of Leon Creek – Saturday, Nov. 15, staggered starts 7-9 a.m. 20-mile, 10-mile, 5K. Fourth of the Alamo Beer Series Challenge. 6222 UTSA Blvd, 78249; www.scallywompus.com.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – the Musical – Wednesday, Nov. 19 - Sunday, Nov. 30, dates and times vary. Enchanting and timeless tale filled with the romance and grandeur brought to life with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes. Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St. 78205; www.majesticempire.com/events.
Garden Rhythms: Cocktails and Culture – Friday, Nov. 20, 6-8 p.m. Explore traditions from all over the world through music, dance, cuisine and crafts in the peaceful atmosphere of the Japanese Tea Garden. Food and drinks available. Japanese Tea Garden, 3853 N. St. Mary’s St. 78212; www.saparks.org.
Illuminate at the Botanical Gardens
Friday, Nov. 21 - Monday, Jan. 11, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Entry times available every 30 minutes. All-new handcrafted lanterns, glowing trails that wind through the Garden’s natural beauty, and larger-than-life sculptures delight. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place 78209; www.sabot.org/illuminate.
A Charlie Brown Christmas – starts Saturday, Nov. 22, times vary. Magik Theatre presents a fast and funny live theater retelling of the classic tale. The Magik Theatre, 420 S. Alamo St. 78205; www.magiktheatre.org.
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5th Annual Bulverde Turkey Trot
Thursday, Nov. 27. Kid’s race, 8 a.m.; 5K, 8:15 a.m. Thanksgiving-themed medals, pie slices, t-shirts, prizes and costume contest. Bulverde Community Park, 29815 Bulverde Lane 78163; www.runbulverde.com.
44th Annual Ford Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony – Friday, Nov. 28, 6 p.m. A festive celebration of holly jolly floats, entertainment, and music kicks off the Christmas season. San Antonio Riverwalk 78205; www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com.
Old West Christmas Light Fest — Fridays - Sundays, Nov. 28 - Dec. 14; daily Dec. 19-23. 5 - 10 p.m. Synchronized light and music show, lighted maze, live music, line dancing, Christmas carols, shopping and Santa’s Holly Jolly Herd of Texas Longhorns. Old West Christmas Light Fest, 242 State Highway 46 West, Boerne 78006;
A Dickens Celebration in Boerne – Dickens on Main, Friday, Nov. 28, Saturday, Nov. 29. A Hill Country Christmas event of epic proportions, Boerne’s Main Street transforms into a vintage Christmas experience complete with shopping, visits with Santa, children’s craft activities, unique vendors, food trucks, snow on Main Street, ice sculpting, music, theatrical performances and an amazing 60-foot snow slide. Main Street, Boerne 78006; www.dickensonmain.com.
The Long Christmas Dinner – Saturday, Nov. 29, Sunday, Nov. 30, 8 p.m. Unique theatrical experience includes meal, live chamber orchestra, live presentation of Thorton Wilder's play. Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater, 100 Auditorium Circle 78205; www.tobincenter.org.
San Antonio Races: marathon, half marathon, 5K – Health and Fitness Expo and nighttime 5K, Friday, Dec. 5; Expo, Saturday, Dec. 6; ½ and full marathon races Sunday, Dec. 7. Inaugural races take the place of the Rock ‘n’ Roll, sponsored by San Antonio Sports. Start at Main Plaza and finish at Hemisfair 78205;
15th Annual Holiday Hunger Run
Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. ‘Tis the season to help others. Run a 5K to benefit Provisions Outreach. Prizes awarded for best holiday costume. Bulverde City Park, 29815 Bulverde Lane, Bulverde 78163; www.provisionsoutreach.org.
WinterFest San Antonio – Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Stone Oak festival with Santa, elves, rocking Christmas music, carnival, food, and 50,000 pounds of snow will benefit Brighton Center. North Central Baptist Hospital, 502 Madison Oak 78258;