John Waite will turn back the clock to the ’70s and ’80s in New Braunfels.
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For basketball fans, it’s March Madness season. In San Antonio, it’s make-up March, as both Santana and Monster Jam arrive in town after postponing earlier performances. Here’s a look at those make-up dates and more weekend arts and entertainment highlights:
Friday
Michael McIntyre is one of England’s most successful comedians.
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John Waite: The Babys, the ’70s rock band fronted by Waite, still have diehard fans here who can sing along with songs such as “Head First” and “Isn’t It Time.” Waite’s biggest hits, though, came as a solo artist with 1984’s “Missing You” and “When I See You Smile” with Bad English. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Brauntex Theatre of Performing Arts, 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels. $64-$79, brauntex.org.
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Justin Willman: Magician and comedian Willman is the creator of the Netflix series “Magic for Humans” and the special “Magic Lover.” This family-friendly show will feature new material that has not appeared on Netflix. 7 p.m. Friday, Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, 226 N. St. Mary’s St. $36-$98, us.atgtickets.com.
“untitled: 20 Years of Collecting Contemporary Art”: The McNay Art Museum’s big spring show honors the legacy of René Paul Barilleaux, who helped expand its contemporary collections and who retired from his post as head of curatorial affairs last fall. Barilleaux curated the show, selecting more than 100 pieces from the museum’s holdings. Opens Friday. Through Sept. 6, McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels. $10-$23 (discounts available), mcnayart.org.
Rapper Snow tha Product is touring with an independently released album.
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Snow tha Product: Rapper and entrepreneur Snow tha Product returns to San Antonio following the release of a new album, “Before I Crashout,” in December. The daughter of immigrants, she was proudly woke before that term was turned on its head by conservative commentators, and she makes her opinions known on the independently released album. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St. $58-$185, theaztectheatre.com
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Peso Pluma, April 3, Frost Bank Center
Samara Joy, April 4, Tobin Center
Thursday, April 7, Paper Tiger
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, April 8, Stable Hall
Brandon Lake, April 9, Frost Bank Center
ZZ Top, April 9-10, Majestic Theatre
Alice Cooper, April 14, Majestic Theatre
Lacuna Coil, April 16, Aztec Theatre
Dethklok and Amon Amarth, April 17, Boeing Center at Tech Port
Colin Hay, April 17, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
“The Phil Collins Story”: This tribute performance employs a live band and projections to trace Collins’ career from Genesis to solo hits such as “In the Air Tonight” and “Against All Odds” to his Disney soundtrack work. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St. $35-$152, us.atgtickets.com.
“Angel Street”: The classic 1944 film “Gaslight” was adapted from Patrick Hamilton’s play about a woman slowly being driven mad by her husband. Opens Friday. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through April 12 with an additional show at 7:30 p.m. April 9 (no performance April 5), Boerne Community Theatre, 907 E. Blanco. $20-$24, boernetheatre.org.
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“Stories We Carry: Catharsis”: Jump-Start Performance Co. is launching its new storytelling series focused on personal narratives. The first offering features community storytellers Amanda Hernandez, Raíz Infinita, Laura Riojas-Noriega, Lotus Rios, Demetrios Monreal, Devyn Gonzales, Sarah Joy Thompson and Candy Perez. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jump-Start Theater, 710 Fredericksburg Road. Free-$20 (patrons choose what to pay), jump-start.org.
The Nokosee Fields Trio: This ensemble will perform its take on traditional North American music as part of Artpace’s Russell Hill Rogers San Antonio Sessions concert series. 6 p.m. Friday, Rooftop Terrace, Artpace,445 N. Main. Free; reservations required, artpace.org.
Monster Jam roars back to life after cold weather delayed its previous performance.
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Saturday
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. 7 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Alamodome, 100 Montana St. $43.50-$105.25, alamodome.com.
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Michael McIntyre: British comedian McIntyre could hardly be any more popular at home. He hosts a variety show and a game show on BBC One and has sold out more than 30 shows at London’s O2 Arena. For a preview, check out his 2020 Netflix special “Showman.” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Boeing Center at Tech Port, 3331 General Hudnell Drive. $55.50-$124.61, boeingcentertechport.com.
Hawthorne Heights: Ohio rock band Hawthorne Heights is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its 2006 album “If Only You Were Lonely.” With letlive. and Creeper. 7 p.m. Saturday, Vibes Event Center, 1223 E. Houston St. $42.59, eventim.us.
“A Man Named Cash”: This tribute concert features Eric Hofmanis as Cash, a choice vetted by Cash’s family. The production covers his monumental career from Sun Studios to country stardom with songs like “I Walk the Line” and “Folsom Prison Blues” to his later work with producer Rick Rubin. 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, 226 N. St. Mary’s St. $48-$122, us.atgtickets.com.
Mexican Village Artisan Fair: Hand-crafted goods by local makers will be shown and sold in the Mexican Village at the Japanese Tea Garden. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Japanese Tea Garden, 3853 N. St. Mary’s. Free,saparks.org.
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Community Band Music Festival: The Greater San Antonio Community Bands Association presents 11 community bands from the San Antonio area performing wind band music. Participants include the Pride of San Antonio Show Band, Heart of Texas Concert Band and the Boerne Village Band. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Beethoven Maennerchor Biergarten, 422 Pereida. Donations accepted, gsacba.org.
Comedy superstar Nate Bargatze is headlining Frost Bank Center.
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Sunday
Nate Bargatze: Comedy superstar Bargatze returns to town on his “Big Dumb Eyes” tour, named after his New York Times bestseller. Bargatze, who is known for working clean, released three comedy specials on Netflix and Prime Video from 2019 to 2023, but it was an October 2023 hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live,” including a widely shared sketch about George Washington, that introduced him to a mainstream audience. 7 p.m. Sunday, Frost Bank Center, 1 Frost Bank Center Drive. $56-$121, frostbankcenter.com.
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Santana: This rescheduled show comes almost a year after guitar great Carlos Santana canceled a concert here at the last minute because of illness. It’s a chance to see the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member in a relatively intimate venue. He played Woodstock, and his San Antonio concert venues have included the Alamodome, Sunken Garden Theater and the SBC (now Frost Bank) Center. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Majestic Theatre Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St. $284-$784 (few tickets remain), us.atgtickets.com.
“Night of Artists”: The Briscoe Western Art Museum, which is marking its 25th anniversary, presents its big annual show and sale of contemporary Western art. Opens to the public Sunday. Through May 10, Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market. $8-$16 (discounts available), briscoemuseum.org.
Ginuwine: R&B singer Ginuwine launched his solo career with the monster smash “Pony,” which was produced by Timbaland. He’s had a handful of Top 10 R&B hits in addition to “Pony,” including “Differences” and “So Anxious.” He’s also appeared on TV series including “Moesha” and “Parks & Recreation” and competed on “The Masked Singer’ in 2023. 7 p.m. Sunday, Nautilus Auditorium, SeaWorld San Antonio, 10500 SeaWorld Drive. Included with park admission, $63.99 (reserved seating $19.99 extra), seaworld.com.
Southside Book Fair: Live From the Southside’s fifth annual celebration of local authors includes readings, meet-and-greets, a panel discussion and activities for all ages. Writers taking part include Leticia Urieta, Juan Tejeda, Diane Gonzales Bertrand, Ruben Flores and Ruth Mini. 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Texas Sugar Daddies Event Venue, Por Vida Academy Campus, 1135 Mission Road. Free, livefromthesouthside.com.
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Olmos Ensemble: The ensemble’s spring salon includes works by Franz Schubert, Paul Hindemith and Bedrich Smetana. 3 p.m. Sunday, First Unitarian Universalist Church. Free (donations accepted). olmosensemble.com.
“Viva Mariachi”: Alamo City Symphony Viva, Alamo City Ballet Folklorico and Mariachi Campanas de America are coming together for a program celebrating mariachi and folklorico music. 4 p.m. Sunday, Thiry Auditorium, Our Lady of the Lake University, 411 S.W. 24th St. $13.37-$33.87, alamocityperformingartsassociation.com.
“Mark | Trace | Gesture”: Artists featured in this exhibit, which focuses on the primal acts of making, will discuss their work. The show includes pieces by Robin Gara, Louis Vega Trevino, Mary James, Suzanne Paquette and Paula Owen. 2-4 p.m. Sunday, The Agarita Loft, 724 S. Alamo St. No. 2. (The second floor space can only be accessed via a flight of stairs). Free, agarita.org/loftgallery.
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Closing reception: “It Takes Faith: Rev. Yadi’s Ministry,” photographer Salgu Wissmath’s solo exhibition documenting the life of nonbinary Rev. Yadi Martínez-Reyna, who runs a summer camp for LGBTQ+ youth in Texas, closes. The reception is part of Trans Visibility Day. Noon-2 p.m. Sunday, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 7150 Interstate 10. Info, uusat.org.