{"id":442329,"date":"2026-09-20T21:50:25","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T21:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/442329\/"},"modified":"2026-09-20T21:50:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T21:50:25","slug":"11-fun-things-to-do-this-weekend-sept-17-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/442329\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Fun Things to Do This Weekend: Sept. 17-20"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t1. The Red Clay Strays<\/p>\n<p>Country rockers The Red Clay Strays are bringing their Grateful Tour to Frost Bank Center on Sunday with special guests Muscadine Bloodline and Sweet Talk. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frostbankcenter.com\/events\/detail\/the-red-clay-strays-2026-09-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Snag your tickets here<\/a>. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20, 1 Frost Bank Center Drive<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>2. Jard\u00edn de las Catrinas<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the first weekend of <a href=\"https:\/\/sabgtx.org\/exhibition\/jardin-de-las-catrinas\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jard\u00edn de las Catrinas<\/a> at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Explore eight larger-than-life Catrinas, more than 10,000 marigolds and hundreds of living plants in this colorful fall exhibition created by San Antonio artist, Regina Moya. Exhibit is included with admission and membership. Through Nov. 2, 555 Funston Place<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>3. \u201cI Saw the Lights\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGreater Tuna\u201d co-creator Jaston Williams\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobincenter.org\/isawthelights\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">new show<\/a> features characters who include a hippie, a socialite and an aquaphobic cowboy. They all have their theories about the mysterious lights that appeared over Lubbock in 1951. Through Sept. 27, Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>4. Celebrando Tradiciones: Coraz\u00f3n y Ra\u00edz<\/p>\n<p>The Guadalupe Dance Company celebrates its 35th anniversary with this traditional Folklorico <a href=\"https:\/\/guadalupeculturalarts.org\/guadalupedancecompany\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dance production<\/a> featuring music by Mariachi Azteca de America. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17-18, Jo Long Theatre, Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry St.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>5. Cocktails &amp; Culture: Witte Watercolors<\/p>\n<p>Bring your partner or the whole crew to the Witte Museum for this <a href=\"https:\/\/altru5465p.sky.blackbaud.com\/5465p\/tickets?tab=2&amp;txobjid=6b2cb0a3-0ff4-4001-a5f8-fc45c9b12ca7\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">after-hours program<\/a> highlighting the wonders of \u201cTexas Deep Time.\u201d Following a guided gallery experience, enjoy a hands-on watercolor session with featured artist Alicia McAllen. Your ticket includes guided gallery access, light bites and drinks and all materials needed to complete your watercolor painting. 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 17, 3801 Broadway\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>6. Southern Living Idea House<\/p>\n<p>Southern Living magazine calls its Idea Houses, a tradition for more than two decades, \u201cthe pinnacle of Southern home inspiration.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanantoniomag.com\/step-inside-the-southern-living-idea-house-in-fredericksburg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">This year\u2019s Idea House is in Fredericksburg<\/a>, the first in Texas since 2018. The modern farmhouse features floor-to-ceiling windows, multiple porches, open living spaces, a backyard fire pit and a casita for guests or relatives. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southernliving.com\/2026-southern-living-idea-house-11892767\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Buy tickets here<\/a>. Tours begin Sept. 18, 518 Interlaken St., Fredericksburg<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>7. \u201cThe Addams Family Musical\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen in love! The ultimate princess of darkness confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he\u2019s never done before \u2014 keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Saturday is Student &amp; Educator Night. Learn more and buy tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wondertheatre.org\/addams-family\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. Opening Sept 18, Wonder Theatre, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, Suite A-90<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>8. DJ Diesel aka Shaquille O\u2019Neal<\/p>\n<p>DJ Diesel aka Shaq is bringing the bass to San Antonio this Friday as part of his Texas Takeover tour. The venue was moved from 1902 to That Venue at The Rim (all previously purchased tickets are still valid). Tickets are still available <a href=\"https:\/\/wl.eventim.us\/event\/DJ-DIESEL-SAN-ANTONIO\/699115?afflky=DiscoDonnie\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. 9 p.m. Sept. 18, That Venue at The Rim, 17619 La Cantera Parkway, Unit 204<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>9. Midland<\/p>\n<p>Based in Dripping Springs, the <a href=\"https:\/\/liveatfloores.com\/shows\/midland-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">double Grammy-nominated trio<\/a> are a favorite of both classic country fans and hipsters alike. Expect to hear their five-times platinum hit \u201cDrinkin\u2019 Problem\u201d and their latest single \u201cGlass Half Empty\u201d when they take the stage at Floore\u2019s Friday night. Angel White will open the show. 8:30 p.m. Sept. 18, John T. Floore\u2019s Country Store, 14492 Old Bandera Road, Helotes<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>10. \u201cSelena\u201d at Mission Marquee Plaza<\/p>\n<p>30 years ago, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanantoniomag.com\/san-antonio-had-starring-role-in-selena-30-years-ago\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">San Antonio had a starring role<\/a> during the filming of the 1997 film. This Saturday, watch \u201cSelena\u201d during a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1276486921020417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">free outdoor screening<\/a> at Mission Marquee Plaza. Sponsored by the city\u2019s World Heritage Office, the event will also feature food trucks. Families are asked to bring their own blankets or lawn chairs. Venue opens at 7 p.m. Movies start 15 minutes after sunset. 7-10:30 p.m. Sept. 19, 3100 Roosevelt Ave.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>11. \u201cMrs. Doubtfire\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the final weekend to catch the internationally acclaimed hit musical comedy based on the beloved film! \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/us.atgtickets.com\/events\/mrs-doubtfire\/majestic-theatre\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mrs. Doubtfire<\/a>\u201d tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of everyone\u2019s favorite Scottish nanny, aka an out-of-work actor, who will do anything for his kids. Through Sept. 20, Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St.<\/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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