August

Through - Aug. 6
Horowitz and Mrs. Washington. Comedy about culture clashes directed by Keith
  Wilson. The Steven Stoli Playhouse. Admission. 210-408-0116 http://www.stolientertainment.com

Through - Aug. 12
Pulp: Not What You Might Expect. Contemporary Art Month event features exhibitions, paintings, sculpture and installations all of paper pulp. Russell Hill Rogers Gallery, Navarro Campus. Southwest School of Art & Craft. 210-224-1848

Through- Aug. 26
Little Shop of Horrors. A thrilling musical from the writers of the "Little Mermaid." The Josephine Theatre. Admission. 210-734-4646

Through- Aug. 27
Going Home Exhibit. National exhibit features 54 works by award-winning illustrator David Diaz. San Antonio Children’s Museum. Admission. 210-212-4453

Through- Oct. 29
Live Racing - Thoroughbred Meet. Class I thoroughbreds race live at Retama Park.   Admission. 210-651-7000 http://www.retamapark.com

Aug.
Fusion Andina. Peruvian group plays authentic native Andes mountain music. Rivercenter Mall Lagoon. Free. 210-225-0000 http://www.shoprivercenter.com

Aug.
2000 Concert Series. Series of national acts performing in open air pavilion. Sunset Station. Admission. 210-222-9481 http://www.sunset-station.com

1-6
Ragtime - The Musical. E.L. Doctorow’s story of a new America musically comes to life onstage. Majestic Theatre. Admission. 210-224-9600

3-6
A Little Southern Comfort - Jazz, Blues, and Poetry Fest. Features the best in local jazz and blues bands, singers, dancers, a play, food and art exhibits. Location to be announced. Hornsby Entertainment. Admission. 210-333-3328 or 210-207-7211

3-6
The Marriage Fool. A comedy of two generations looking for romance. S.T.A.G.E. Theatre - Bulverde. Admission. 830/438-2339

3-31
Memories and Dreams II. Evolution of hand-dyed textiles, wearable art apparel and jewelry by artist of the month, Penney Clarke. Opening reception August 3. Textures Gallery. Free. 210-822-9727

4
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

4
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

4-28
The Art League Board Presents… Exhibition of artists selected by the San Antonio Art League. San Antonio Art League Museum. Free. 210-223-1140 http://www.saalm.org

5
Noche de Tropicana. Dance to the big band music of noted Latin orchestra. Guadalupe Theater. Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Admission. 210-271-3151 or 210-351-7787 http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org

7-12
San Antonio Missions Baseball. San Antonio Missions play Midland at Nelson Wolff Stadium at 7:05 p.m. Admission. 210-675-7275 ext. 204 http://www.samissions.com

10-12
The Marriage Fool. A comedy of two generations looking for romance. S.T.A.G.E. Theatre - Bulverde. Admission. 830/438-2339

11-26
Rio Bravo Ballet. Exciting music, dance and culture of the South Texas/Mexico border. Guadalupe Theater. Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Admission. 210-271-3151 or 210-351-7787 http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org

12-13
Feria de Agosto. It’s summer in Market Square. Market Square. Free. 210-207-8600

17
Concert Under the Stars. Bring chairs and blankets and enjoy live music under the stars. San Antonio Botanical Garden. Free. 210-207-3255 http://www.sabot.org

18
Garten Konzert. Evening of authentic German entertainment - band concert, song, dance, food and drink. Beethoven Home and Garden. Beethoven Männerchor. Admission. 210-222-1521 or 210-408-0004

18-20
El Vez: The Latin Elvis. A comedic show featuring the hits of the King of rock ‘n’ roll. Guadalupe Theater. Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Admission. 210-271-3151 or 210-351-7787 http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org

19
Canoe Challenge. Sponsored by the Paseo del Rio Association. SBC/IBC Plaza.   210-227-4262

23-26
San Antonio Missions Baseball. San Antonio Missions play Wichita at Nelson Wolff Stadium at 7:05 p.m. Admission. 210-675-7275 ext. 204 http://www.samissions.com

Aug. 24 - Oct. 28
First Families: An Intimate Portrait from JFK to Clinton. Touring exhibition of photography by Harry Benson. Russell Hill Rogers Gallery, Navarro Campus. Southwest School of Art & Craft. 210-224-1848

Aug. 24 - Oct. 28
Contemporary Photography Objects. Fotoseptiembre exhibition of U.S. and Mexican work revives Foto-Escultura tradition. Russell Hill Rogers Gallery, Navarro Campus. Southwest School of Art & Craft. 210-224-1848

27
San Antonio Missions Baseball. San Antonio Missions play Tulsa at Nelson Wolff Stadium at 6:05 p.m. Admission. 210-675-7275 ext. 204 http://www.samissions.com

28-30
San Antonio Missions Baseball. San Antonio Missions play Tulsa at Nelson Wolff Stadium at 7:05 p.m. Admission. 210-675-7275 ext. 204 http://www.samissions.com

31
San Antonio Missions Baseball. San Antonio Missions play Round Rock at Nelson Wolff Stadium at 7:05 p.m. Admission. 210-675-7275 ext. 204 http://www.samissions.com