1. Rush
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Rush are working men once again. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, with drummer Anika Nilles sitting in for the late Neil Peart, are touring in celebration of the band’s 50th anniversary. Reviews from early tour stops were ecstatic, with fans praising 73-year-old Lee’s vocals, Nilles’ drum fills and a set list that changes nightly. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25, Frost Bank Center, 1 Frost Bank Center Drive
2. La Villita Oktoberfest
This three-day celebration brings German, Czech, Polish, Alsatian and other European traditions to life, celebrating San Antonio’s unique heritage and confluence of cultures with live music, dancing, keg tapping, bier stein-hoisting contests, artisan vendors, kids’ crafts, family fun and more. Sept. 25-27, 418 Villita St.
3. Jazz’SAlive
The San Antonio Parks Foundation’s free outdoor concerts are always a fall highlight. The lineup typically includes nationally known headliners, regional and local performers and university bands. Sept. 25-26, Civic Park, Hemisfair, 210 S. Alamo St.
4. Jerry Seinfeld
San Antonio has been a regular stop on comedy superstar Seinfeld’s stand-up tours since his hugely successful sitcom ended in 1998 after nine seasons. His most recent project, the Netflix movie “Unfrosted,” grew out of his longtime obsession with Pop-Tarts. 7 p.m. Sept. 25, Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St.
5. Jonathan Van Ness
The Emmy-winning star of Netflix’s “Queer Eye” and New York Times bestselling author brings the new comedy show “Hot & Healed,” a joyful, unfiltered celebration of self acceptance and every side of JVN you’ve never seen. 8 p.m. Sept. 25, Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, 226 N. St. Mary’s St.
6. UTSA vs. Colorado State
Fans will pack the Alamodome this Saturday as the UTSA Roadrunners take on the Colorado State Rams. The game will be extra special as the Roadrunners celebrate Hispanic Heritage at this week’s showdown. Tickets are available here. 11 a.m. Sept. 26, Alamodome, 100 Montana St.
7. Bridal and Wedding Expo
Brides-to-be can tackle their to-do list at this expo, which can connect them with wedding professionals across a range of nuptial needs, including venues, wedding cakes, photographers, gowns and tuxes, flowers and DJs. Or find a wedding planner to handle all the details. 1-5 p.m. Sept. 27, Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall B, 201 E. Houston St.
8. Chayanne
A giant of Latin music (“GIGANT3S” was the name of his tour with Marc Anthony and Marco Antonio Solis), Puerto Rican pop singer Chayanne has topped Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart nine times and landed two albums in the Top 40 of the mainstream Billboard 200, “No Hay Imposible” and “En Todo Estare.” His latest album, “Bailemos Otra Vez,” was released in 2023. 7 p.m. Sept. 27, Frost Bank Center, 1 Frost Bank Center Drive
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