Ongoing
“Bug Squad”: This hands-on exhibit from the Omaha Children’s Museum features animatronic bugs talking about their superpowers. Highlights of the exhibit include a spider web escape and an ant colony climber. Through April 5, The DoSeum, thedoseum.org
“New African Masquerades”: This exhibit from the New Orleans Museum of Art examines African performances involving dance, music and elaborate costumes. It features masquerade ensembles commissioned for the exhibit, and uses posed mannequins and video to convey how they appear in motion. Through July 5, San Antonio Museum of Art, samuseum.org
New African Masquerades | Courtesy SAMA
March
Diana Ross: Motown legend Ross’ current tour is titled “Diana in Motion.” Expect an upbeat set list featuring Supremes hits such as “Baby Love” and “You Can’t Hurry Love,” and solo disco-era smashes like “I’m Coming Out” and “Love Hangover.” March 12, Majestic Theatre, majesticempire.com
Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair: This annual event is a must for fans of Tejano music, with more than 100 Tejano and conjunto acts playing on multiple stage. March 12-15, Hemisfair, tejanomusicawards.com
Bud Light St. Patrick’s River Parades & Celebration: Get an early start on St. Patrick’s Day with a weekend of events that include dyeing the San Antonio River green, entertainment, a fashion show for pups and floating parades. There will be bagpipes. March 14-15, La Villita Historic Village, River Walk and Museum Reach, thesanantonioriverwalk.com
Robert Plant | Photo by K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images
Robert Plant: Led Zeppelin’s legendary lead singer is touring with his latest album, “Saving Grace.” It’s a globe-spanning roots music album, close in spirit to Plant’s work with Alison Krauss, featuring a new band and singer Suze Dian. The set list likely will include some Led Zep deep cuts. March 19, Majestic Theatre, majesticempire.com
Zach Bryan: Red dirt hit pay dirt with Oklahoma singer-songwriter Bryan, whose regular guy yet extraordinary appeal took him from the Navy to stadium stages in just a few years. His latest tour is in support of his new album, “With Heaven on Top.” March 21, Alamodome, alamodome.com
Zach Bryan | Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for ABA
“Untitled: 20 Years of Collecting Contemporary Art”: More than 100 works in a variety of media from the museum’s collection will be exhibited. Artists include Sandy Skogland, Ian Dawson, Letitia Huckaby and Margaret Evangeline. Opens March 27, McNay Art Museum, mcnayart.org
Monster Jam: An arctic blast in January pushed this high-octane circus into spring. The lineup is scheduled to include Grave Digger, driven by Adam Anderson; El Toro Loco with Joe Foley behind the wheel; and Jamie Sullivan’s unicorn-themed Sparkle Smash. Pit parties give fans a chance to see the trucks up close and meet the drivers. March 28-29, Alamodome, alamodome.com
Valero Texas Open: Top-ranked golfers Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood and J.J. Spaun will be competing in this long-running PGA Tour tournament. The winner will take home more than $1.7 million. March 30-April 5, TPC San Antonio, valerotexasopen.com
April
San Antonio Missions: The Missions, San Antonio’s minor league affiliate of the San Diego Padres, take on Corpus Christi in the home opener of the 2026 season. It’s the first of a five-game series with the Hooks. April 7, Nelson Wolff Stadium, milb.com/san-antonio
Poteet Strawberry Festival: For three days, Poteet is at its berry best, with food — including strawberry shortcake — and vendors, plus live entertainment on multiple stages and fireworks. This year’s music lineup includes Tracy Byrd, David Lee Garza and Pesado. April 10-12, Poteet, poteetstrawberryfestival.com
San Antonio Book Festival: Authors coming to town for this year’s festival include George Saunders, with his acclaimed new novel “Vigil,” and Emmy-winning actor and Churchill High School graduate Jeff Hiller. The free festival, which began in 2013, features panel discussions, readings, sales and signings. April 11, Central Library and UTSA Southwest Campus, sabookfestival.org
“Tina”: Darilyn Burtley, who has appeared in TV’s “Chicago P.D.” and “The Chi,” stars in the touring production of the Tony Award-winning Tina Turner musical. About two dozen songs are featured, including “Proud Mary,” “River Deep Mountain High,” “Private Dancer” and “What’s Love Got to Do With It.” April 3-4, Majestic Theatre, majesticempire.com
Alice Cooper | Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images
Alice Cooper: The “School’s Out” shock rocker skipped San Antonio on his co-headlining tour with Judas Priest, but he’s worth seeing on his own. The 2025 album “The Revenge of Alice Cooper” featured his original band members. April 14, Majestic Theatre, majesticempire.com
Samara Joy: Jazz vocalist Joy has won five Grammy Awards, including best new artist in 2024. The Bronx native appeared on “Austin City Limits” in November and is touring in support of her 2024 album, “Portrait.” April 4, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, tobincenter.org
Disney on Ice: Characters from “Moana,” “Inside Out” and “Zootopia” take the spotlight in “Jump In!,” the latest edition of the popular skating spectacle. Mickey and Minnie are sure to be there, too. April 9-12, Alamodome, alamodome.com
May
Romeo Santos & Prince Royce: This double bill features two superstars of bachata, a dance music that originated in the Dominican Republic. Santos is the former front man for the band Aventura. Prince Royce is known for songs such as “La Carretera” and “Rechazame.” The two stars released a collaborative album, “Better Late Than Never,” late last year. May 2, Frost Bank Center, frostbankcenter.com
Prince Royce and Romeo Santos | Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Sony Music Latin
San Antonio Asian Festival: Celebrate the Year of the Horse with live music and dance, food from across Asia, and vendors selling jewelry, clothing and crafts. May 9, Civic Park, Hemisfair, asiancentersa.org