\t\t\t\t\t1. Of Monsters and Men: The Mouse Parade Tour<\/p>\n
The Icelandic indie-folk band<\/a>, known worldwide for their breakout anthem \u201cLittle Talks,\u201d cinematic sound and acclaimed live performances, returns with music from their newest chapter, \u201cAll Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade.\u201d 8 p.m. Oct. 4, Boeing Center at Tech Port, 3331 General Hudnell Drive<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 2. Rodrigo y Gabriela<\/p>\n Rodrigo S\u00e1nchez and Gabriela Quintero, the Grammy-winning Mexican acoustic guitar duo are bringing its global tour<\/a> to San Antonio this Thursday. The latest Tokyo-inspired album \u201cOurHome\u201d released on Sept. 18 features special guests Marty Friedman, Hiromi and Yukihiro Atsumi. 8 p.m. Oct. 1, Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary\u2019s St.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 3. \u201cLittle Shop of Horrors\u201d<\/p>\n This botanical horror story<\/a> about a ravenous plant and a love-starved schlub definitely improves on its source material, Roger Corman\u2019s 1960 B-movie. That\u2019s due largely to the songs by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, including the showstopping ballad \u201cSuddenly, Seymour\u201d and the girl group that comments on the goings-on. Oct. 2-31, San Pedro Playhouse, 800 W. Ashby Place<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 4. The Great Junk Hunt<\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss this round up of curated vendors<\/a> selling their best goods including antique gems, quirky d\u00e9cor, and more. Plus, no party is complete without cocktails, food and live music while you shop the aisles. 4-9 p.m. Oct. 2; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 3, Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall C, 3201 E. Houston St.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 5. First Friday Art Walk<\/p>\n Explore the latest exhibitions at Blue Star Contemporary as well as at surrounding galleries in the Blue Star Arts Complex and Southtown neighborhood at this monthly community art event<\/a>. 6-11 p.m. Oct. 2, 1414 S. Alamo St.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 6. \u201cCarmina Burana\u201d<\/p>\n Join Harmonium of Texas for their opening weekend performance<\/a> featuring Carl Orff\u2019s \u201cCarmina Burana\u201d and the Texas premiere of Michael Torke\u2019s \u201cSky\u201d performed by Grammy-nominated violinist Tessa Lark. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Lila Cockrell Theatre, 900 E. Market St.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 7. The Fab Four: Beatles\u2019 A Hard Day\u2019s Night<\/p>\n This Emmy Award-winning Beatles tribute band<\/a> has performed in the U.K., Australia, France, Germany, Mexico and elsewhere. It brings its precise, note-for-note rendition of hits like \u201cTwist and Shout,\u201d \u201cCan\u2019t Buy My Love\u201d and \u201cHey Jude\u201d to San Antonio this Friday. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 8. Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Festival<\/p>\n Celebrate the migrating monarch butterflies during this 11th annual festival<\/a> presented by Project Bloom. The day will include plenty of free family-friendly activities including monarch butterfly tagging, an immersive maze, obstacle course, the Pollinator Procession, tree giveaways and more! 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 3, Brackenridge Park, 3700 N. St. Mary\u2019s St.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 9. Party in the Park: \u201cIf You Give a Mouse a Cookie\u201d<\/p>\n Enjoy an afternoon of family fun celebrating the Magik Theatre\u2019s opening of \u201cIf You Give a Mouse a Cookie<\/a>.\u201d Based on the beloved book by Laura Numeroff, this adaptation by Jodi Davidson is a mayhem and mishap-filled joyride for all audiences. Before the curtain rises, stop by Theatre Plaza at Hemisfair for a free hour of family fun<\/a> including crafts, music and more. Party at 4 p.m.; Show at 5 p.m. Oct. 3, 420 S. Alamo St.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 10. Jo Koy<\/p>\n Legendary comedian Jo Koy returns to Frost Bank Center with his all-new Koy Meets World Tour<\/a>. The stand-up comic and actor with numerous television and film credits, including as a frequent panelist on \u201cChelsea Lately,\u201d just released his seventh comedy special \u201cBlue in the Face\u201d on Netflix. 8 p.m. Oct. 3, 1 Frost Bank Center Drive<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Publish Your Event on sanantoniomag.com<\/p>\n Great news! Our free events calendar is back. Submit your San Antonio-area events here<\/a> and be sure to include our calendar in your future event promotion plans. Let us help you spread the word!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n