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April
Through- Apr. 1
Best of U.S. Watercolor Painters: Invitational. Russell Hill
Rogers Gallery, Navarro Campus. Southwest School of Art & Craft.
210-224-1848
Through- Apr. 1
Space Trek or The Search for Gilligan’s Planet. Performed on
the Main Stage at the Alamo Street Theatre. Admission. 210-271-7791
Through- Apr. 2
Jake’s Women. Neil Simon’s comedy starring Steven Stoli as
Jake. The Steven Stoli Playhouse. Admission. 210-408-0116 http://www.stolientertainment.com
Through- Apr. 4
Katz Picks Six: Watercolor in San Antonio. Exhibition features
works by area watercolorists. San Antonio Art League Museum. Free.
210-223-1140 http://www.saalm.org
Through- Apr. 8
Island of the Blue Dolphins. Haunting tale by Scott O’Dell.
Magik Children’s Theatre. Admission. 210-227-2751 http://www.magiktheatre.org
Through- Apr. 8
Ain’t Misbehavin’. A "Fats" Waller musical review.
The Josephine Theater. Admission 210-734-4646
Through - Apr. 14
Art Exhibit Curated by Frances Colpitt. University of Texas at
San Antonio Art Gallery, University of Texas at San Antonio Main Campus.
Free. 210-458-4391 http://cofah.utsa.edu/cofah/events.htm.
Through- Apr. 16
International Artist-in-Residence. Exhibitions by regional, U.S.
and international contemporary artists to include Arturo Herrera, New
York; Rebecca Holland, San Antonio; Tracey Rose, Johannesburg. Exhibit
at ArtPace. 210-212-4900 http://www.artpace.org
Through- Apr. 16
Real Women Have Curves. A bilingual comedy about a full-figured
owner of a small sweatshop in east Los Angeles. Guadalupe Theater.
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Admission. 210-271-3151 or 210-351-7787 http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org
Through- May
Relicarios: Devotional Miniatures from Spain and the Americas. A
selection of 50-60 reliquaries along with contextual photographs
from the collection of Martha Egan. Golden Gallery. The San Antonio
Museum of Art. 210-978-8100 http://www.sa-museum.org
Through- May 1
Texas Dialogues: Scenic Overlook. Scenic Overlook explores the
collision of technology, 2 folklore, and spirituality in the work of
Texas artists. Blue Star Art Space. Free. 210-227-6960 http://www.bluestar-art.org
Through- May 12
Border Facelifts by Luis Camnitzer. The artist will participate
in a short residency that explores issues of "border
aesthetics." Blue Star Art Space. Free. 210-227-6960 http://www.bluestar-art.org
Through- May 13
Niki Bonnett. Intricate fabric collages inspired by the
architecture, grounds and spirit of Southwest School of Art & Craft.
Ursuline Hallway Gallery, Ursuline Campus. Free. 210-224-1848
Apr.
Beautiful Fiesta Gowns of the Past. This official Fiesta event
allows a close-up view of the exquisite beauty and craftmanship of
Fiesta gowns. North Star Mall. Free. 210-340-6627 http://www.northstarmall.com
Apr.
Red Dot Art Sale. Blue Star’s annual fundraiser features over
150 local artists presenting their work for sale. Blue Star Art Space.
Admission. 210-227-6960 http://www.bluestar-art.org
Apr.
Fusion Andina. Peruvian group plays authentic native Andes
mountain music. Rivercenter Mall Lagoon. Free. 210-225-0000 http://www.shoprivercenter.com
Apr.
2000 Concert Series. Series of national acts performing in open
air pavilion. Sunset Station. Admission. 210-222-9481 http://www.sunset-station.com
1
Anne of Green Gables. A musical adaptation of Lucy Maud
Montgomery’s classic novel. Presented by Artspower National Touring
Theatre. Empire Theatre. Children’s Fine Arts Series. Admission.
210-340-4060 http://www.childrensfineartseries.org
1
Mahler. Enjoy Mahler’s most classical symphony and Symphony No.
6 in A minor. Majestic Theatre. San Antonio Symphony Classical Series.
Admission. 210-554-1010 http://www.sasymphony.org
1
Cinderella’s Wedding. Audience participates in Cinderella’s
wedding and Prince Charming’s Ball. Woodlawn Center Ballroom. Wild
Rose Youth Ranch. Admission. 210-736-1131
1
San Antonio Iguanas. Local CHL ice hockey team plays Topeka at
Freeman Coliseum at 7:05 p.m. 210-227-4449
1-2
Starving Artist Art Show. Annual fundraiser to support the Little
Church of La Villita’s ministry to the less fortunate of San Antonio.
La Villita-Villita Assembly Building and River Walk. Admission.
210-226-3593
1-29
The Little Mermaid. Interactive play featuring the famous Little
Mermaid. The Steven Stoli Playhouse. Admission. 210-408-0116 http://www.stolientertainment.com
2
Lowrider Festival. A family event featuring statewide cars and
trucks in competition. Mateo Camargo Park. Centro Cultural Aztlán.
Admission. 210-432-1896
3
The Magic School Bus-LIVE! A full-length, all new musical
production: A Bright Idea by Scholastic as seen on Fox Kid’s Network.
Majestic Theatre. Children’s Fine Arts Series. Admission. 210-340-4060
http://www.childrensfineartseries.org
5
San Antonio Spurs vs. Sacramento. 7:30 p.m. in the Alamodome.
210-554-7787
6-29
In Tandem. Two artists, Leslie J. Klein and Deborah Warlick,
exhibit original artwear, accessories, and mixed media works. Textures
Gallery. Free. 210-822-9727
7
First Friday. Blue Star hosts opening receptions for new and
current exhibitions the first Friday of each month. Blue Star Art Space.
Free. 210-227-6960 http://www.bluestar-art.org
7
First Friday Art Walk. Monthly art walk in artistically offbeat,
historically upbeat arts district. Unique offering of artist receptions
throughout Southtown in the King William area. South Alamo Street. Free.
210-222-1152 http://www.southtown.net
7
Seven Latino/Latina San Antonio Artists. A contemporary exhibit
of artists who exemplify the local and traditional significance of
Hispanic culture. Galeria Ortiz. Free. 210-225-0731 http://www.GaleriaOrtiz.com
7-9
San Antonio Highland Games & Celtic Festival. Scottish
Highland games, music, dance competitions, clan tents, and Celtic
vendors. Retama Polo Center (tentative). Admission. 210-684-0312 http://www.Irsconsulting.com/sahga.html
7-9
Cabaret. Musical production directed by Keith Cromwell. Stieren
Arts Enrichment Series at Trinity University. 210-736-8406
7-15
Lennon. Performed on the Main Stage at the Alamo Street Theatre.
Admission. 210-271-7791
7-23
Tartuffe. A comedy about family values. The Steven Stoli
Playhouse. Admission. 210-408-0116 http://www.stolientertainment.com
Apr. 7- May 14
Nunsense. A hilarious talent show staged by the five sisters who
survived Sister Julia’s tainted vichyssoise. The San Pedro
Playhouse. Admission. 210-733-7258
Apr. 7- May 26
70th Annual Artists Exhibition. Juried show of new
works by area artists. San Antonio Art League Museum. Free. 210-223-1140
http://www.saalm.org
8-9
Viva Botanica! Family garden fair featuring plant sales, live
entertainment and food booths. San Antonio Botanical Garden. Admission.
210-207-3255 http://www.sabot.org
10
Winters Chamber Orchestra. Concert performance of Brahms’
German Requiem with baritone Timothy Jones, soprano Linda McNeil and the
San Antonio Choral Society. Motherhouse Chapel, University of the
Incarnate Word. Free. 210-822-2284
12-15
Cabaret. Musical production directed by Keith Cromwell. Stieren
Arts Enrichment Series at Trinity University. 210-736-8406
13
Celebration of Children’s Literature in Word and Song. The
Children’s Chorus of San Antonio joins Gemini Ink - Readers’ Theatre
with music. San Antonio Central Library. Free. 210-826-3447
13
San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland. 7:30 p.m. in the Alamodome.
210-554-7787
Apr. 13- May 27
All-School Exhibition 2000. Selected recent works of students,
staff and faculty. Russell Hill Rogers Gallery, Navarro Campus.
Southwest School of Art & Craft. 210-224-1848
14
Concert by Valeri Grokhovski. Piano concert. Theater-Buena Vista
Street Building, University of Texas at San Antonio Downtown Campus.
Admission. 210-458-4354 http://cofah.utsa.edu/cofah/events.htm
14
Egg As An Object of Art Exhibit. A fine art exhibit featuring the
mystical egg. Galeria Expresion/Centro Cultural Aztlán. Centro Cultural
Aztlán. Free. 210-432-1896
14-15
Romeo and Juliet. Berlioz’s dramatic symphony regarded as one
of the great achievements of the Romantic age. Majestic Theatre. San
Antonio Symphony Classical Series. Admission. 210-554-1010 http://www.sasymphony.org
14-16
Picnic. University of the Incarnate Word theater production by
William Inge. University of the Incarnate Word Coates Theatre.
Admission. 210-829-3800 http://www.uiw.edu
15
Child’s Play. Concert by the Children’s Chorus of San Antonio
in celebration of childhood in song. San Antonio Museum of Art.
Admission. 210-826-3447
15
Fifth Annual San Antonio College Book Fair. Family-friendly event
features readings by children’s authors, children’s activities, live
music, booths for booksellers and food. San Antonio College (mall area
by gym and planetarium). Free. 210-733-2147 http://www.accd.edu/sac
15
Easter Bunny Arrival. The Easter Bunny will be on hand during all
mall hours. North Star Mall. Free. 210-340-6627 http://www.northstarmall.com
15
Denyce Graves in Recital. One of the latest American singers to
achieve international acclaim. Empire Theatre. Carver Community Cultural
Center. Admission. 210-207-2234
15
San Antonio Spurs vs. Utah. 7:30 p.m. in the Alamodome.
210-554-7787
16
Children’s Festival. Sponsored by the Paseo del Rio
Association. Location to be announced. 210-227-4262
16
San Antonio Missions Baseball. San Antonio Missions play Midland
at Wolff Stadium at 6:05 p.m. Admission. 210-675-7275 ext. 204 http://www.samissions.com
17
"The Cutting Edge" Fiesta Fashion Show. New York style
runway that showcases student designs, and modeled by professionals.
University of the Incarnate Word Convocation Center. Admission.
210-829-6001 http://www.uiw.edu
17
San Antonio Spurs vs. Vancouver. 7:30 p.m. in the Alamodome.
210-554-7787
17-19
San Antonio Missions Baseball. San Antonio Missions play Midland
at Wolff Stadium at 7:05 p.m. Admission. 210-675-7275 ext. 204 http://www.samissions.com
18-19
The Very Quiet Cricket & The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The
classic storybooks by Eric Carie in a "black light"
production. By Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia. Empire Theatre.
Children’s Fine Arts Series. Admission. 210-340-4060 http://www.childrensfineartseries.org
Apr. 18- May 27
Hank the Cowdog. Texas’ most famous dog. Magik Children’s
Theatre/Beethoven Hall. Admission. 210-227-2751 http://www.magiktheatre.org
19
San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers. 7:00 p.m. in the
Alamodome. 210-554-7787
20-22
San Antonio Missions Baseball. San Antonio Missions play El Paso
at Wolff Stadium at 7:05 p.m. Admission. 210-675-7275 ext. 204 http://www.samissions.com
21
Passion Play. Annual reenactment begins at Market Square and ends
at San Fernando Cathedral on Good Friday. Free. 210-227-1297 http://www.sanfernandocathedral.org
21-22
Fiesta Pops. Revisit the Cotton Club with amazing arrangements of
Duke Ellington classics. Majestic Theatre. San Antonio Express-News
Symphony Pops. Admission. 210-554-1010 http://www.sasymphony.org
Apr. 21 - July 4
Live Racing - Mixed Meet. Live racing at San Antonio’s Class I
race track, displaying the skills of both quarter horses and
thoroughbreds. Retama Park. Admission. 210-651-7000 http://www.retamapark.com
22
St. Philip’s College Culture Fest. Multi-cultural festival of
food, entertainment games and activities for kids. An official Fiesta
event. St. Philip’s College. Free. 210-531-3200 http://www.accd.edu/spc
22-23
Fiesta Arts Fair. Some 130 selected artists, food, music and
children’s art activities at this fundraiser. Southwest School of Art
& Craft. Admission. 210-224-1848
22-23
A Taste of New Orleans. A totally festive Fiesta event featuring
fabulous taste treats and fun for the entire family. A musical rainbow
of jazz to zydeco. Sunken Garden Theater. San Antonio Zulu Association.
Admission. 210-475-9304 or 210-475-9887
22-30
109th Fiesta San Antonio. A 9-day citywide celebration
which includes exciting carnivals, spectacular sports, fantastic
fireworks, lively entertainment, ethnic feasts, art exhibits and
sparkling parades that glide down San Antonio’s river and streets.
Commemorates San Antonio’s rich and diverse cultures. 210-227-5191 or
1-877-SA-FIESTA http://www.fiesta-sa.org
22-30
Fiesta del Mercado. Market Square’s celebration of the Battle of
San Jacinto. Market Square. Free. 210-207-8600
23
13th Annual Bowie Street Blues Festival. Presented by
the Institute of Texan Cultures, Bowie Street Blues features the best
blues artists that Texas has to offer. Institute of Texan Cultures.
Admission. 210-458-2300 http://www.texancultures.utsa.edu
23
A Day in Old Mexico and Charreada. The charros are the
traditional horsemen of Mexico. A charreada is a competition between
teams of charros which includes riding and roping events. It also
features a group of eight girls in colorful dresses showing their
horsemanship riding sidesaddle. San Antonio Charro Ranch. San Antonio
Charro Association. Admission. 210-554-4575
23
San Antonio Missions Baseball. San Antonio Missions play El Paso
at Wolff Stadium at 6:05 p.m. Admission. 210-675-7275 ext. 204 http://www.samissions.com
25-28
A Night In Old San Antonio (NIOSA). A fun and educational
experience in international culture and foods. La Villita Historic
District. San Antonio Conservation Society. Admission. 210-226-5188 http://www.saconservation.org
25-28
Mariachi Festival. Sponsored by the Paseo del Rio Association.
Along the River Walk. 210-227-4262
27
Fiesta de Tejas. Family oriented celebration with over 50 food,
beverage and game booths, three dance stages and a special area for
children’s entertainment. The University of Texas Health Science
Center at San Antonio. Admission. 210-567-2570 http://www.uthscsa.edu
27
Dia De Los Ninos/Dia de los Libros. Elementary school children
hear readings by major Chicana and Mexican children’s authors.
Guadalupe Theater. Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Free. 210-271-3151 or
210-351-7787 http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org
27-29
Picnic. University of the Incarnate Word theater production by
William Inge. University of the Incarnate Word Coates Theatre.
Admission. 210-829-3800 http://www.uiw.edu
27-30
Fiesta San Fernando. Four-day fiesta on Main Plaza with food,
games and music. Main Plaza. San Fernando Cathedral. Free. 210-227-1297 http://www.sanfernandocathedral.org
Apr. 27 - May 26
16th Annual Student Juried Exhibition. University of
Texas at San Antonio Art Gallery, University of Texas at San Antonio
Main Campus. Free. 210-458-4391 http://cofah.utsa.edu/cofah/events.htm
28-29
Fiesta Oyster Bake. A food and entertainment event raising money
for student scholarships and university programs. St. Mary’s
University Campus. Admission. 210-436-3547 http://www.oysterbake.com
29
King William Fair. Arts and crafts, food vendors and
entertainment in the King William Historic District. Free. 210-271-3247
29
Fiesta Under the Stars: An Evening at the Movies. Music from the
movies performed by University of Texas at San Antonio faculty and
ensembles. University of Texas at San Antonio Convocation Center.
University of Texas at San Antonio Division of Music. Admission.
210-458-5685 http://www.music.utsa.edu
29-30
Seventh Annual Festival de Animales. Highlights the music,
animals, culture and dance of Latin American countries. San Antonio Zoo.
Admission. 210-734-7184 http://www.sazoo-aq.org
30
Dia De Los Niños Celebration. Celebrate a day just for kids with
fun family activities. San Antonio Children’s Museum. Admission.
210-212-4453
30
A Day in Old Mexico and Charreada. The charros are the
traditional horsemen of Mexico. A charreada is a competition between
teams of charros which includes riding and roping events. It also
features a group of eight girls in colorful dresses showing their
horsemanship riding sidesaddle. San Antonio Charro Ranch. San Antonio
Charro Association. Admission. 210-554-4575
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