{"id":418301,"date":"2026-08-27T15:34:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T15:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/418301\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T15:34:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T15:34:08","slug":"8-fun-things-to-do-this-weekend-aug-27-30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/418301\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Fun Things to Do This Weekend: Aug. 27-30"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t1. Buddy Guy<\/p>\n<p>Living blues legend Guy can be described pretty well with the titles of his Grammy-winning albums: \u201cDamn Right, I\u2019ve Got the Blues,\u201d \u201cBlues Singer,\u201d \u201cBorn to Play Guitar\u201d and \u201cAin\u2019t Done With the Blues.\u201d The <a href=\"https:\/\/us.atgtickets.com\/events\/buddy-guy\/majestic-theatre\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">90-year-old musician<\/a> appeared in the award-winning horror movie \u201cSinners\u201d and performed with other cast members at the Oscars. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>2. \u201cThe Seagull\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Final weekend! Anton Chekhov\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanpedroplayhouse.org\/shows\/the-seagull\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">masterful exploration<\/a> of love, art and human longing comes to life in this poignant drama that follows a group of artists, lovers and dreamers as they wrestle with ambition, heartache and the passage of time. Through Aug. 30, San Pedro Playhouse, 800 W. Ashby Place<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>3. WhistlePig Uncorked: A Rye Whiskey Dinner<\/p>\n<p>Celebrate National Rye Month with a WhistlePig Whiskey Dinner at Zocca. Enjoy chef-crafted courses, like peach deviled eggs, pork &amp; beans, and bacon cannoli, thoughtfully paired with WhistlePig premium rye. Space is limited. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/whistle-pig-uncorked-a-rye-whiskey-dinner-tickets-1993474115743\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Reserve your seat<\/a> today. 6-8 p.m. Aug. 27, Zocca Cuisine d\u2019Italia, River Level at The Westin Riverwalk, 420 W. Market St.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>4. San Antonio Home Show<\/p>\n<p>Get inspiration for kitchen and bathroom makeovers, garden upgrades and more during this two-day show that features dozens of booths, exhibits and product demonstrations. <a href=\"https:\/\/txhomeshows-fc.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Register for free passes online<\/a> or pay $10 at the door. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 29; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 30, Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall A, 3201 E. Houston St.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>5. Gary Clark Jr.<\/p>\n<p>Austin guitar hero Clark is known for his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theaztectheatre.com\/shows\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">live shows<\/a>, where he can stretch out on songs such as \u201cWhen My Train Pulls In.\u201d But he also got solid reviews for his wide-ranging 2024 album \u201cJPEG RAW,\u201d including an endorsement from Jon Stewart, who called it a \u201cmasterpiece\u201d when he hosted Clark on \u201cThe Daily Show.\u201d 7 p.m. Aug. 28, Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary\u2019s St.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>6. Culinaria Restaurant Weeks<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the final weekend of Culinaria\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.satxrestaurantweek.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Summer Restaurant Weeks<\/a>, giving people the chance to try something new or to revisit an old favorite while supporting local eateries like <a href=\"https:\/\/thedesertspoonrestaurant.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Desert Spoon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanantoniomag.com\/esencia\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Esencia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavaliersanantonio.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cavalier<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanantoniomag.com\/mexico-ceaty\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mexico Ceaty<\/a>. Enjoy prix fixe brunch, lunch and dinner menus at dozens of restaurants across San Antonio and surrounding areas. Reservations are recommended. Through Aug. 29, various locations<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>7. C.S. Lewis: \u201cThe Screwtape Letters\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobincenter.org\/thescrewtapeletters\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">international hit<\/a> follows Screwtape, a senior tempter in Hell, as he schemes to capture the soul of an unsuspecting human on earth and reveals spiritual warfare in vivid, humorous and powerful ways. Recommended for ages 13 and older; Children under age 4 are not admitted. 3 p.m. Aug. 30, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>8. Wineries Summer Pass<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s your last chance to take advantage of the Texas Hill Country Wineries\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/texashillcountrywineries.org\/products\/summer-season-pass-2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">summer season pass<\/a>! For $65 (or $100 for a couple), pass holders can visit more than 35 wineries whenever they want through Aug. 31 (maximum of 4 per day). The wineries are located in Fredericksburg, Johnson City, Dripping Springs and other Hill Country towns.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Publish Your Event on sanantoniomag.com<\/p>\n<p>Great news! Our free events calendar is back. Submit your San Antonio-area events <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanantoniomag.com\/submit-an-event\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> and be sure to include our calendar in your future event promotion plans. Let us help you spread the word!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u25ba Get our picks of the best things to do in San Antonio every weekend delivered straight to your inbox by signing up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/link.sanantoniomag.com\/join\/signup-sam\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Weekend Best Bets<\/a> newsletter.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"1. 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