1. Balcones Heights Jazz Festival
This family-friendly outdoor fest in the Amphitheater at Wonderland of the Americas is now in its 33rd year. Hear trumpeter Ilya Serov starting at 7:30 p.m. followed by saxophonist Tom Braxton at 9 p.m. Admission is free. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs. 7-11 p.m. July 17, Wonderland of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Road
2. The Spirit of Texas: Still Austin Whiskey Co. Pairing Dinner
The St. Anthony Hotel is hosting a one-night-only pairing dinner at Gallery on the Park, This exclusive culinary experience will feature a four-course, chef-curated menu thoughtfully paired with award-winning spirits from Still Austin Whiskey Co., celebrating Texas craftsmanship through elevated cuisine and locally distilled whiskey. Space is limited for this exclusive event. Advance reservations are recommended. 7-10 p.m. July 16, 300 E. Travis St.
3. Carín León
In September, León will become the first Latino musician to have a residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. The Grammy-winning regional Mexican superstar, whose big hits include “Primera Cita” and “Que Vuelvas,” a collaboration with Grupo Frontera, is known for erasing borders. He has opened for the Rolling Stones and recorded with Kacey Musgraves. (Note: This is a makeup date for a concert postponed because of the Spurs’ playoff run.) 8 p.m. July 16, Frost Bank Center, 1 Frost Bank Center Drive
4. Roald Dahl’s “Matilda The Musical”
Wonder Theatre presents this much-loved story about Matilda, a special little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. Watch her overcome challenges with the help of her long schoolteacher Miss Honey. Opens July 17, Wonder Theatre, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, Ste. A-90
5. San Antonio Missions
This weekend, the Missions will play a 3-game series against the Corpus Christi Hooks. Stick around after the game on Saturday night for a drone show! July 17-19, Nelson Wolff Stadium, 5757 US-90
6. “Mean Girls: The Musical”
Don’t miss this bold, new full-scale production featuring some of South Texas’ most exciting rising performers. Old and new fans of the iconic movie will enjoy this stage adaptation packed with powerhouse vocals, explosive choreography and unforgettable music. July 17-19, Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, 226 N. St. Mary’s St.
7. Amazing Preservation Race for Kids
The annual Amazing Preservation Race for Kids is returning on Saturday with a scavenger hunt full of fun activities that allow kids to discover the hidden treasures and historic architecture of San Antonio. Each challenge accommodates both younger and older children (3-12 years old). Learn more and register here. 8 a.m. July 18, Central Games Plaza at Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo St.
8. Bring The Outdoors In
Beat the heat and explore nature indoors at this fun-for-all-ages event, which features a petting zoo with animal ambassadors from Once In A Wild as well as a traveling greenhouse from The Plant Project and juice margaritas from Umma Juice. The free event will also include raffles for outdoor gear and prizes from Whole Earth Provision Co. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 18, Whole Earth Provision Co., 255 E Basse Road
9. Air Supply
Celebrating a remarkable half century musical partnership, veteran hit makers Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock, the duo known as Air Supply, are set to release their highly anticipated first album in 15 years. Their “A Matter of Time” tour makes a stop in San Antonio this Sunday evening. 7:30 p.m. July 19, Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St.
10. Cactus Pear Music Festival
San Antonio’s summer chamber music festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a season titled “The Infinite Horizon.” Five concerts — four in San Antonio and one at the Uptown Ballroom in Blanco — will feature wide-ranging works from a Mozart piano concerto to Olivier Messiaen’s “Quartet for the End of Time” and ragtime and early jazz by Scott Joplin and Jelly Roll Morton. Through July 19, Blanco & San Antonio
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