1. Fiesta San Antonio
San Antonio’s biggest party returns Thursday! The first weekend of Fiesta has plenty to offer including Fiesta Oyster Bake, A Taste of New Orleans, Chaparral Music and Heritage Festival, UT San Antonio Fiesta Arts Fair and much more. Plus, check out our roundup of signature Fiesta events here. ¡Viva! April 16-26
2. Fortune Feimster
The charismatic standup with a southern twang brings her “Takin’ Care of Biscuits” comedy tour to San Antonio for two shows this Friday. Known for her award-winning Netflix comedy specials, Fortune is also a writer, actor and co-host of the “Handsome” podcast alongside Tig Notaro and Mae Martin. 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. April 17, Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, 226 N. St. Mary’s St.
3. Colin Hay
Experience Colin Hay and his band performing reimagined versions of Men At Work hits and Colin’s beloved solo classics in a stripped-down, acoustic setting. 7:30 p.m. April 17, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle
4. Son of a Sailor Block Party
Son of a Sailor is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a block party featuring friends and collaborators offering handmade flower crowns, flash tattoos, tarot readings, photo booth and more. Plus, enjoy gourmet hot dogs and free delicious cocktails. Noon-4 p.m. April 18, 904 Nolan St.
5. ¡Pachanga at Pullman!
Don’t miss this afternoon of world-class food by Michelin-recognized chefs, a fantastic live music lineup featuring Eve 6 and Fastball, curated cocktails, local market, petting zoo and more all in support of the Rey Feo Scholarship Fund. Get your tickets here. Noon-5 p.m. April 18, Pullman Market, 221 Newell Ave.
6. San Antonio Gunslingers
San Antonio’s professional Indoor Football League team will take on the Vegas Knight Hawks during their season opener this Saturday. Single game and season tickets on sale now. 4 p.m. April 18, Freeman Coliseum, 3201 E. Houston St.
7. The Amazing Acro-Cats
The Acro-Cats have been featured on PBS, Animal Planet and “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.” The troupe of cats is made up of rescued house cats that roll on balls, ride skateboards, jump through hoops and more. Tickets are available here. Through April 19, The Josephine Theatre, 339 W. Josephine St.
8. “The SpongeBob Musical”
When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. This student production will feature three casts of different age groups. Through April 19, Wonder Theatre, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, Ste. A-90
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