November
Kathy Sosa Exhibit | Courtesy photo
Kathy Sosa Exhibit: “Revolutionary Women of Texas and Mexico” is the first exhibit in the Briscoe Western Art Museum recently reopened Women of the West Gallery. It features more than 30 portraits by San Antonio artist Sosa of subjects such as author Sandra Cisneros and activist Emma Tenayuca. Ongoing, Briscoe Western Art Museum, briscoemuseum.org
Wurstfest: New Braunfels’ annual celebration of all things German features music by polka hotshot Alex Meixner, the Bavarian Oktoberfest band Die Bayrischen Hiatamadln and the polka fusion band Bavarski. The food menu goes deep on wurst and schnitzel, often served on a stick. Nov. 6-15, Landa Park, New Braunfels, wurstfest.com
Doja Cat | Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Global Citizen
Doja Cat: Rapper and singer Doja Cat is touring with a new album, the ’80s pop-funk inspired “Vie.” Doja Cat won a Grammy Award in 2022 for her song “Kiss Me More.” Nov. 6, Frost Bank Center, frostbankcenter.com
Nikki Glaser | Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
Nikki Glaser: Comedian Glaser, the once and future host of the Golden Globe Awards, is returning to town on her Stunning Tour. Glaser’s latest special, “Good Girl,” is streaming on Hulu. If you’d rather see her in Vegas, she’s doing a residency with David Spade in January at Caesars Palace. Nov. 7, Majestic Theatre, us.atgtickets.com
David Sedaris | Photo by: Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images
David Sedaris: Humorist and New Yorker contributor Sedaris will tell stories and take questions during this “Evening With” appearance. His latest book, “The Land and Its People,” collects personal essays and reports on travels to Vatican City, Guatemala and Kenya. Nov. 7, Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, us.atgtickets.com
Sara Evans: County singer Evans was named Top Female Vocalist at the ACM Awards in 2005 on the strength of songs such as “Suds in the Bucket” and “A Real Fine Place to Start.” Evans’ latest release was a cover of the soft rock hit “Nights Are Forever Without You” with original singer Dan Seals. She said in a recent interview that, inspired by the success of Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson, she’s working on a more traditional country album. Nov. 13, Stable Hall, stablehall.com
“Beetlejuice” | Photo by Matthew Murphy
“Beetlejuice”: This musical is adapted from Tim Burton’s macabre 1988 comedy about a newly deceased couple and the scheming demon they encounter in the afterlife. “Beetlejuice” opened on Broadway in 2019 and was nominated for 10 Tony Awards. Nov. 13, Majestic Theatre, us.atgtickets.com
The Jonas Brothers: San Antonio fans, the Jonas Brothers are coming back to your hometown on their Burning Up Tour All Over Again. Franklin Jonas, aka the Bonus Jonas, will be the opening act. Fans here have been cheering for the Disney Channel veterans since they played Six Flags Fiesta Texas in 2007. Nov. 14, Frost Bank Center, frostbankcenter.com
Luminaria: San Antonio’s annual nighttime arts festival will take over a stretch of Houston Street that includes the Alameda Theatre, the San Pedro Creek Culture Park and the Institute of Texan Cultures. A highlight this year is an Art Parade featuring San Antonians showing off original costumes and wearable art. Nov. 14, downtown, luminariasa.org
The Orchestra San Antonio | Photo by Siggi Ragnar
The Orchestra San Antonio: The resident symphony at the Tobin Center opens its season with a program capped by Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5. Award-winning violinist Anna Lee will be featured on “La Minerva,” a violin concerto that composer Juan Pablo Contreras describes as a celebration of Mexican women’s strength. Nov. 14, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, theorchestra-sa.org
Harmonium of Texas: The city’s new professional orchestra presents an evening with Yo-Yo Ma. The famed cellist will be joined by pianist Jeffrey Kahane, Harmonium’s founding artistic director, for a concert “celebrating the power of music,” according to the orchestra’s website. Nov. 16, Lila Cockrell Theatre, harmoniumoftexas.org
Pedro Fernández: Ranchera singer and actor Fernández — his stage name is a tribute to Pedro Infante and Vicente Fernández — is known for songs such as “Amarte a La Antigua” and “Mi Forma de Sentir,” ballads with pop-influenced arrangements. His Ave Fénix tour has been described as a celebration of Fernández’s four-decade career. Nov. 21, Boeing Center at Tech Port, boeingcentertechport.com
“Annie”: San Pedro Playhouse is staging the popular musical about a spirited orphan and the billionaire who gives her a home in Depression-era New York City. The score includes memorable songs like “Tomorrow” and “It’s the Hard-Knock Life.” Nov. 27-Dec. 22, San Pedro Playhouse, sanpedroplayhouse.org
“Mary Poppins”: The beloved Disney musical about a mysterious nanny who drops in on an unhappy family comes to life onstage. The Olivier Award-winning musical features songs from the 1964 movie, including “A Spoonful of Sugar” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” Nov. 27-Dec. 23, Wonder Theatre, wondertheatre.org
December
“Outlander” | Photo by Neil Davidson/Sony Pictures
Outlander in Concert: Fans of the steamy historical fantasy TV series will want to circle this date on their calendars. A live orchestra will play Emmy-winning composer Bear McCreary’s score for the series while scenes from the show, which follows the time-traveling romance between a World War II nurse and an 18th century Scottish Highlander. Dec. 1, Majestic Theatre, us.atgtickets.com
Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza | Courtesy photo
Mariachi Extravaganza: Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan is the headliner at San Antonio’s long-running mariachi competition and concert. But it’s the group and vocal competitions for students from across Texas that have attracted national attention in recent years. Dec. 3-5, Lila Cockrell Theatre, mariachimusic.com