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Disney on Ice has a weekend run at the Alamodome.<\/p>\n
Geo Rittenmyer<\/p>\n
Fiesta is on the horizon, so San Antonio revelers might want to get some rest before the big party stars. If not, there are more than enough reasons to leave the house this weekend, including a festival devoted to guayaberas and another edition of S\u00edclov\u00eda. Here’s a look:<\/p>\n
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The Guayabera Festival is a chance to show off some colorful, and comfortable, fashions.<\/p>\n
Rene Guzman\/Staff<\/p>\n
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders live show includes a dance to AC\/DC’s “Thunderstruck.”<\/p>\n
Dominic Ceraldi\/Courtesy of Dallas Cowboys<\/p>\n
Disney on Ice: Characters from \u201cMoana,\u201d \u201cInside Out\u201d and \u201cZootopia\u201d take the spotlight in \u201cJump In!,\u201d the latest edition of the popular skating spectacle. Mickey and Minnie are sure to be there, too.\u00a07 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Saturay, and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. April 12, Alamodome. Tickets start at $32.95, alamodome.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n ZZ Top: Starting in 1969 at the Teen Canteen, ZZ Top has been playing San Antonio for almost 60 years. Along the way, the trio \u2014 Billy Gibbons, Frank Beard and Elwood Francis, who replaced the late Dusty Hill \u2014 have amassed a stack of rock radio hits, from \u201cLa Grange\u201d and \u201cTush\u201d in the early years to \u201cSharp Dressed Man\u201d and \u201cLegs\u201d in the MTV-fueled ’80s. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St. $84-$334, atgtickets.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Just announced<\/p>\n Bob Dylan: The folk-rock icon is returning to Whitewater Amphitheater on June 30. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at whitewaterrocks.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Coming up<\/p>\n Alice Cooper, Tuesday, Majestic Theatre<\/p>\n Lacuna Coil, Thursday, Aztec Theatre<\/p>\n Dethklok and Amon Amarth, April 17, Boeing Center at Tech Port<\/p>\n Colin Hay, April 17, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts<\/p>\n Blues & Soul Fest: Singer and guitarist Ian Moore, heard most recently on the Texas Headhunters project with Jesse Dayton and Johnny Moeller, headlines this mini festival. Also taking the stage will be Eric Johanson, the Chris Cuevas Project, the Will Owen Gage Trio and Aaron Stephens. 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sam’s Burger Joint,\u00a0Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St. $43.89, samsburgerjoint.com.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cFelon: An American\u00a0Washi Tale\u201d: Reginald Dwayne Betts presents a solo show adapted from his 2019 poetry collection. Betts discovered poetry while serving time, and it was life-changing. 8\u00a0p.m. Friday, Jo Long Theatre, Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry. $25-$44,\u00a0thecarver.org.<\/a><\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n \u201cLittle Shop of Horrors\u201d: This comic horror musical is about a schlubby guy whose life is transformed when he brings home an exotic plant with a taste for fresh human blood. The show is the first production by the University of Texas\u00a0\u2014 San Antonio\u2019s new dramatic arts program. Opens Friday. 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through April 26 with additional shows at 2 p.m. April 18 and 25, Buena Vista Theatre, UTSA, 501 W. Cesar Chavez. $20.99-$30.99 ($5 for students),\u00a0buenavista.live.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cAn Evening with Mark Twain\u201d: The Company Theater presents the popular one-man show starring Benji Reagan as humorist Twain. The dinner theater performance is a tribute to the troupe\u2019s founder, Damian\u00a0Gillen, who often performed the show and who died in 2024. Opens Friday. Dinner 6 p.m., show 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Little Italy, 824 Afterglow. $40, which includes dinner, thecompanytheatresa.com.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cDeathtrap\u201d: Circle Arts Theatre takes on Ira Levin\u2019s thriller about a once-successful playwright whose attempt to claim a student\u2019s promising work as his own takes many dark turns. Opens Friday. 7:30\u00a0p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through April 26, Circle Arts Theatre, Landa Park, New Braunfels. $25, circleartstheatre.org.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Ben Luke: Art critic and podcaster Luke will give a talk exploring the ideas behind his new book, \u201cWhat is Art For? Contemporary Artists on Their Inspirations, Influences and Disciplines.\u201d \u00a06 p.m. Friday, Ruby City, 150 Camp St. Free; register at rubycity.org.<\/a><\/p>\n Loter\u00eda Night: The San Antonio Museum of Art\u2019s popular event includes playing cards inspired by its collection. Winners will get art-themed prizes. 6 p.m. Friday, San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones. $25 for museum members and $30 for non-members; reserved tables cost $150 for up to five individuals, samuseum.org.<\/a><\/p>\n Nina and the Gypsies: Percussionist Nina Rodriguez’s rumba group Nina and the Gypsies will perform as part of the Jazz in the Garden series co-hosted by the San Antonio Parks Foundation and\u00a0KRTU. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on; food and beverages will be available for purchase. 6-10 p.m. Friday, Japanese Tea Garden, 3853 N. St. Mary\u2019s St. $5,\u00a0saparks.org.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cI Don\u2019t Regret My Abortion\u201d: Theater artist Anna De\u00a0Luna\u2019s latest solo show is based on how she dealt with an unplanned pregnancy. A discussion will follow each performance. Open Friday. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Jump-Start Theater, 710 Fredericksburg Road. Free; donations accepted at the door. Register at jump-start.org.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Saturday\u00a0<\/p>\n Guayabera Fest: Downtown Centro San Antonio and Divide & Conquer Denim & Leather team up to present this celebration of culture, style and live music. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Travis Park, 301 E. Travis. \u00a0$10; free for children 12 and under, guayaberafest.com.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThe Witte Museum: 100 Years\u201d: This exhibit celebrates the museum’s centennial, exploring its history and impact. Opens Saturday. Through Jan 9, 2027,\u00a0Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway. Included with museum admission, $11-$17 (free for children 3 and under), wittemuseum.org.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cBach to Basics\u201d: The Pride of San Antonio\u00a0Showband\u2019s newly formed Pride of San Antonio Chamber Orchestra will perform string repertoire composed by Bach, Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky. 7 p.m. Saturday, Madison Square Presbyterian Church, 319 Camden. Free (donations accepted), prideofsashowband.org.<\/a><\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Studio tour: The River\u00a0Artes District presents its second annual studio tour spotlighting local artisans and small businesses. Participants include Urban-15, Caliente Hot Glass and the Mercury Project. 11 a.m.-6\u00a0p.m. Saturday, River Artes District, between Roosevelt Park and the missions. Free, riverartesdistrict.com.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cViva la Tease\u201d: Pastie Pops presents a burlesque and variety show designed as a kickoff to Fiesta. The lineup includes special guest Kristi Waters and live music from Joaquin and the Glowliners. 7 p.m. Saturday, Rah! Rah! Room, 6322 San Pedro. $10-$20 (VIP options available), eventbrite.com.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cSpain: Imagined\u201d: Cellist\u00a0Ignacio Gallego and pianist Daniel del Pino perform a program of of Beethoven, Debussy, and de Falla inspired by the sounds of Iberia. The performance is presented by the Agarita chamber ensemble and Casa de Espa\u00f1a en San Antonio. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Agarita Loft, 724 S. Alamo, No. 2. The space is only accessible via stairs. Free; reserve tickets at agarita.org.<\/a><\/p>\n Viva\u00a0Poesia: The 12th annual National Poetry Month kickoff includes poetry performances, music, local vendors and food. 6\u00a0p.m. Saturday, Mission Marquee Plaza, 3100 Roosevelt. Free,\u00a0missionmarquee.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n \u201cwOrldScapes & I\u2019ceScapes\u201d: This exhibit features recent multidisciplinary works by acclaimed Icelandic artist and architect Gu\u00f0j\u00f3n Bjarnason, including sculptural installations, a photographic series and large, hand-painted prints. Reception 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Through April 30, Dock Space Gallery and Lone Star Gallery, 107 Lone Star. Info, dockspacegallery.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Sunday\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Live: It\u2019s off-season for America\u2019s Team, but the iconic Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are staying busy with a tour of Texas. The group\u2019s 90-minute show includes popular dance routines, including one to AC\/Dc\u2019s \u201cThunderstruck,\u201d a\u00a0Q&A and live tryouts for the squad. 7 p.m. Sunday, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle. $29.50-$108.50 (meet-and-greet packages available), tobincenter.org.<\/p>\n S\u00edclov\u00eda: \u00a0It’s time again to play in the street during the YMCA of San Antonio’s community event S\u00edclov\u00eda. The car-free zone this time is on Broadway north of downtown. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, ymcasatx.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n \u201cMessiah\u201d: The San Antonio\u00a0Mastersingers will perform Parts II and III of Handel\u2019s “Messiah.” The chorus will once again be joined by the soloists who performed the Christmas portion in December: soprano Megan Pachecano, mezzo soprano Sabatina Mauro, tenor David Sadlier and bass Tres Hunter. 4 p.m. Sunday, University Methodist Church, 5084 De Zavala. $15-$54.12, samastersingers.org.<\/p>\n San Antonio Art League & Museum: The arts group opens its 96th annual\u00a0juried exhibition, featuring works from artists across the state. The show was juried by Catherine Walworth, curator of drawings at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. Reception 3-5 p.m. Saturday. Through June 12, San Antonio Art League & Museum, 130 King William. Info,\u00a0saalm.org.<\/a><\/p>\n Viktor Valkov: The pianist headlines Camerata San Antonio\u2019s annual recital with a program of works by Bach, Schumann, Langgaard and Escher. 2 p.m. Sunday, Christ Episcopal Church, 510 Belknap. $20 (free for students), cameratasa.org.<\/a><\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Young Sun\u00a0Choi: The bronze medalist of the 2024 Gurwitz International Piano competition will give a solo recital including works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Carl Vine and\u00a0Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Chopin. The performance is presented by Musical Bridges Around the World. 7 p.m. Sunday, San Fernando Cathedral, 115 Main Plaza. Free; register at musicalbridges.org.<\/a>
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