The San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau relies on information provided by attractions and event sponsors for the contents of this calendar. Thorough effort has been made to provide accurate information. However, to avoid inconveniences, please reconfirm dates, times and ticket information. Changes and cancellations, though infrequent, do occur. For additional assistance, feel free to stop by the Visitor Information Center at 317 Alamo Plaza, or the visitor information kiosk in either terminal at the San Antonio International Airport.


July

Through- July 1
South Pacific. Rogers and Hammerstein musical favorite at the San Pedro Playhouse.   Admission. 210-733-7258

Through- July 2
The Whales of August. A poignant drama set in New England coastal town. The Steven Stoli Playhouse. Admission. 210-408-0116 http://www.stolientertainment.com

Through- July 2
Freedom Fest 2000. An old fashioned Fourth of July celebration. Market Square. Free. 210-207-8600

Through- July 4
Live Racing - Mixed Meet. Live racing at San Antonio’s Class I race track, displaying the skills of both quarterhorses and thoroughbreds. Retama Park. Admission. 210-651-7000 http://www.retamapark.com

Through- July 4
Heaven Sent. Art exhibition featuring new works by four local artists. San Antonio Art League Museum. Free. 210-223-1140 http://www.saalm.org

Through- July. 8
Ma’ii, The Coyote: Navajo Stories From The Fourth and Fifth Worlds. A children’s play based on Navajo legends centering around Ma’ii, a coyote. Guadalupe Theater. Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Admission. 210-271-3151 or 210-351-7787 http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org

Through- July 16
International Artist-in-Residence. Exhibitions by regional, U.S. and international contemporary artists to include Maurizio Cattelan, Milan; Pepon Osario, Bronx; Margot Sawyer, Austin. Exhibit at ArtPace. Free. 210-212-4900 http://www.artpace.org

Through- July 22
Babe, The Sheep Pig. Based on the famous movie. Magik Children’s Theatre. Admission charged. 210-227-2751 http://www.magiktheatre.org

Through- July 27
Turned On. A Contemporary Art Month event featuring invitational lamp show - one-of-a-kind lamps by local artists, functional/non-functional. Textures Gallery. Free. 210-822-9727

Through- July 30
Americanos: Latino Life in the U.S. Exhibit of 200 photographs of Latinos…by Latinos. Curated by Edward James Olmos and the Smithsonian Institution. Institute of Texan Cultures. Alameda National Center for Latino Arts and Culture; Paragon, A Time Warner Company. Free. 210-299-4300 http://www.twbook.com/features/americanosproject.com

Through - Aug. 12
Pulp: Not What You Might Expect. 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. 27
Going Home Exhibit. National exhibit features 54 works by award-winning illustrator David Diaz. San Antonio Children’s Museum. Admission. 210-212-4453

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

July
Encanto en el Rio. Lively revue of authentic dance and music from Mexico and Spain, performed every Thursday and Sunday. Arneson River Theater. CityDance/DanzaHispana San Antonio. Admission. 210-822-2453 http://www.citydance.org

July
15th Annual Contemporary Art Month. Featuring over 70 events, involving more than 700 artists, performers and musicians, this is a celebration of the city’s creative community. For an information calendar, contact the Blue Star Arts Complex. 210-227-6960

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

1-29
Cinderella. Interactive children’s show for the whole family. The Steven Stoli Playhouse. Admission. 210-408-0116 http://www.stolientertainment.com

1-31
Kids Contemporary Art FUNdamentals. Local artists offer art FUNdamentals workshops to stimulate kids’ creativity. San Antonio Children’s Museum. Admission. 210-212-4453

2-28
Blue Star 15. Blue Star’s annual Contemporary Art Month exhibit is one of the primary and catalyst events of the citywide celebration. Blue Star Art Space. Free. 210-227-6960 http://www.bluestar-art.org

4
Independence Day Celebration. Special patriotic extension to the Lone Star Spectacular laser/fireworks show. Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Admission. 210-697-5050 http://www.sixflags.com

4
Fourth of July. Festivals, concerts and fireworks at locations across the city celebrate America’s freedom. For details and schedules, call 800-447-3372

4-7
San Antonio Missions Baseball. San Antonio Missions play El Paso at Nelson Wolff Stadium at 7:05 p.m. Admission. 210-675-7275 ext. 204 http://www.samissions.com

5-9
Titanic - A New Musical. The legendary voyage of the RMS Titanic comes to life onstage in this new musical. Majestic Theatre. Admission. 210-224-9600

6
Summer Concert Series. A mixture of music from jazz and oldies rock ‘n’ roll to reggae. Rivercenter Mall Lagoon. Free. 210-225-0000 http://www.shoprivercenter.com

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

7-9
July 4th Arts and Crafts. Sponsored by the Paseo del Rio Association. River Walk extension. 210-227-4262

7-31
Three Women From Texas. Art exhibition featuring work of three local women artists. San Antonio Art League Museum. 210-223-1140 http://www.saalm.org

July 7- Aug. 26
Little Shop of Horrors. A thrilling musical from the writers of the "Little Mermaid." The Josephine Theatre. Admission. 210-734-4646

8 &13
Cactus Pear Music Festival. Chamber music festival with San Antonio Symphony Concertmaster Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio and friends from across the U.S. Laurel Heights United Methodist Church. Admission. 210-824-5377

13
Summer Concert Series. A mixture of music from jazz and oldies rock ‘n’ roll to reggae. Rivercenter Mall Lagoon. Free. 210-225-0000 http://www.shoprivercenter.com

13-15
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

14-16
15th Annual Conjunto Shootout. Battle of the bands - Conjunto style. Market Square. Free. 210-207-8600

14-29
The Baby Dance. An Emmy-winning script by Jane Anderson about adoption. Jump-Start Theatre. Firelight Players. Admission. 210-256-9900 http://home.cwix.com/~tricol@cwix.com/Firelight.htm

July 14- 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

15
Cactus Pear Music Festival. Chamber music festival with San Antonio Symphony Concertmaster Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio and friends from across the U.S. Laurel Heights United Methodist Church. Admission. 210-824-5377

16
San Antonio Missions Baseball. San Antonio Missions play Round Rock at Nelson Wolff Stadium at 6:05 p.m. Admission. 210-675-7275 ext. 204 http://www.samissions.com

17-20
San Antonio Missions Baseball. San Antonio Missions play Shreveport at Nelson Wolff Stadium at 7:05 p.m. Admission. 210-675-7275 ext. 204 http://www.samissions.com

20
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

20
Summer Concert Series. A mixture of music from jazz and oldies rock ‘n’ roll to reggae. Rivercenter Mall Lagoon. Free. 210-225-0000 http://www.shoprivercenter.com

21
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.

21-22
San Antonio Missions Baseball. San Antonio Missions play Arkansas at Nelson Wolff Stadium at 7:05 p.m. Admission. 210-675-7275 ext. 204 http://www.samissions.com

22
Contemporary Art Sale. Artwork available from some of the best artists in the area at a great sale price. Guadalupe Theater. Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Free. 210-271-3151 or 210-351-7787 http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org

23
San Antonio Missions Baseball. San Antonio Missions play Arkansas at Nelson Wolff Stadium at 6:05 p.m. Admission. 210-675-7275 ext. 204 http://www.samissions.com

24
San Antonio Missions Baseball. San Antonio Missions play Arkansas at Nelson Wolff Stadium at 7:05 p.m. Admission. 210-675-7275 ext. 204 http://www.samissions.com

27
Summer Concert Series. A mixture of music from jazz and oldies rock ‘n’ roll to reggae. Rivercenter Mall Lagoon. Free. 210-225-0000 http://www.shoprivercenter.com

27-29
Hijas del Quinta Sol Conference. A literary conference featuring Chicana and Latina authors, publishers and editors. St. Mary’s University. Sponsored by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Admission. 210-271-3151 or 210-351-7787 http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org

27-30
The Marriage Fool. A comedy of two generations looking for romance. S.T.A.G.E. Theatre - Bulverde. Admission. 830/438-2339

28-29
Gospel Theatre Fest. Featuring dramas and musicals with Gospel music, food and art exhibits. True Vision Church. Hornsby Entertainment. Admission. 210-333-3328 or 210-207-2234

July 28- Oct. 29
Live Racing - Thoroughbred Meet. Class I thoroughbreds race live at Retama Park. Admission. 210-651-7000 http://www.retamapark.com