AC/DC is about to rock Frost Bank Center.
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There’s live music this weekend to appeal to generations of rock fans, from Rock & Roll Hall of Famers AC/DC to L.A. indie rock band Lord Huron. Here are details on those concerts and more weekend highlights.
Friday
Bosco’s solo drag performance is coming to San Antonio.
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AC/DC: For those still inclined to rock, the return of AC/DC is the concert of the summer. Guitarist Stevie Young has taken the place of his late uncle Malcolm, but the riffs remain the same on hard-rock classics such as “You Shook Me All Night Long” and “Highway to Hell.” With the Pretty Reckless, the rock band fronted by former “Gossip Girl” cast member Taylor Momsen. 7 p.m. Friday, Alamodome, 100 Montana St. $75-$346, alamodome.com.
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The Fixx: The British new wave band the Fixx will turn the clock back with songs such as “Saved by Zero,” “One Things Leads to Another” and “Stand or Fall.” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle. $63, tobincenter.org.
Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire, Tuesday, Frost Bank Center
Story of the Year and Silverstein, July 31, The Espee
Sawyer Brown, Aug. 9, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
Steve Earle, Aug. 11, Stable Hall
Freestyle Explosion, Aug. 15, Frost Bank Center
Benson Boone, Aug. 20, Frost Bank Center
Buddy Guy, Aug. 27, Majestic Theatre
Lord Huron: L.A. indie rock band Lord Huron has some well-known fans. Their 2025 album “The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1” features appearances by actress Kristen Stewart and one-time Beck drummer Joey Waronker. The band’s 2015 song “The Night We Met,” which was used on the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why,” has more than 3 billion streams on Spotify. With The Army, the Navy. 8 p.m. Friday, Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St. $96-$295, us.atgtickets.com.
Bryan Callen: Comedian Callen was an original “Mad TV” cast member, and he enjoyed a long run as PE coach Mellor on “The Goldbergs” and “Schooled.” His 2025 special, “False Gods,” which is streaming on YouTube, was filmed in Austin at Joe Rogan’s comedy club. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, 618 NW Loop 410. $31.40-43.76, improvtx.com.
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River Alchemy of Creative Arts party: The arts studio – which holds dance and other arts classes as well as shows, art exhibits and other events – celebrates its first anniversary with an evening of performances. Proceeds will go toward improvements on the space. 7:30 p.m. Friday, River Alchemy of Creative Arts, 2600 S. Flores, Unit 4A. $20, tickettailor.com/events/riveralchemyofcreativearts.
“Confabulation: An Evening of Honest Lies”: Former Jump-Start Performance Co. company members Erik Boss and Laurie Dietrich return from their home in New Orleans as resident artists. This show is a multi-media work including spoken-word micro-fictions, generative soundscapes and abstract projections. Opens Friday. 8 p.m. Friday and Sunday, Jump-Start Performance Co., 710 Fredericksburg. Tickets are pay-what-you-can, ranging from free to $25, jump-start.org.
The Black Keys will play Whitewater Amphitheater on Saturday.
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Saturday
The Black Keys: The bluesy rock duo from Akron, Ohio, arrives on its Peaches n Kream tour, named after its current album “Peaches!” It’s a cover album featuring songs by R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough and Wilko Johnson. The cream is likely to include the band’s hits such as “Lonely Boy” and “Tighten Up.” 8 p.m. Saturday, Whitewater Amphitheater, 11860 FM 306, New Braunfels. $78 general admission, whitewaterrocks.com.
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks: Skelesauras, Bigfoot, Tiger Shark and a newcomer called Rhinomight are among the monster trucks rolling into town as Hot Wheels “Glow-N-Fire” show returns to dazzle the eyes and hurt the ears. 11:30 a.m. and 6: 30 p.m. Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Frost Bank Center, 1 Frost Bank Center Drive. $29.85-$79.45, frostbankcenter.com.
National Day of the Cowboy: This year’s edition of the Briscoe’s annual celebration of cowboy culture focuses on vaqueros and their influence on the American West. The event includes free museum admission and family activities such as arts and crafts, cowboy poetry, games and food trucks. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St. Free, briscoemuseum.org.
Bosco: This solo tour by Bosco, who finished third on Season 14 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” is titled “The Marvelous Miss Gender.” 8 p.m. Saturday, Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St. $37-$113, theaztectheatre.com.
“The Bearer of Dangerous Truths”: Filmmaker and SAY Si alum Brian Gonzales’ immersive installation commemorates lives lost in the Kerr County flooding last summer. It includes a sculptural wave as well as a live performance by the Children’s Chorus of San Antonio 7 p.m. Saturday, SAY Si, 1310 S. Brazos. Free; register at saysi.org.
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The Soul Stick Q: The a capella trio Soul Stick Q performs a show exploring the story of doo wop from its roots in gospel to its heyday in the 1970s. 8 p.m. Saturday, Urban-15 Studios, 2500 S. Presa. $16.30, urban15.org.
“Zootopia 2”: A rabbit and a fox team up to solve a crime in the 2025 animated film, the latest offering in the San Antonio River Foundation’s Summer Movie Series. Starting at 7 p.m., folks can check out animal demonstrations from Once in a Wild, interactive entomology exhibits and a UV lighting exploration to mark National Moth Week. There also will be free popcorn. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Film starts about 8:45 p.m. Saturday, Confluence Park, 310 W. Mitchell. Free, Facebook: sariverfoundation.
Lacey Sturm and Flyleaf are celebrating the band’s 20th anniversary.
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Sunday
Flyleaf: Original singer Lacey Sturm is fronting Texas hard rock band Flyleaf on its 20th anniversary tour. The band’s best known songs include “All Around Me,” “Again” and “I’m So Sick.” With Resident Hero and aka Bobby. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St. Sold out; some verified resale tickets available at tickemaster.com.
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