October

Through - Oct. 13
Celia Alvarez-Muñoz: A Retrospective. First retrospective of the widely exhibited and respected artist. Blue Star Art Space. Free. 210-227-6960 http://www.bluestar-art.org

Through- Oct. 13
Susana San Juan’s Other World by Josephine Sacabo. Photography exhibition focusing on the contemporary relevance of 50’s and 60’s modernization of Mexico’s rural population. Blue Star Art Space. 210-227-6960 http://www.bluestar-art.org

Through - Oct. 15
International Artist-in-Residence. Exhibitions by regional, U.S. and international contemporary artists. Artists to be selected by Sun Jung Kim. Exhibit at ArtPace. Free. 210-212-4900 http://www.artpace.org

Through - Oct. 17
Artist of the Year Exhibition. San Antonio Art League Museum’s annual exhibition featuring  work by one specially selected San Antonio artist. San Antonio Art League Museum. Free. 210-223-1140 http://www.saalm.org

Through- 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

Through - 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

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

Through - Nov. 4
Annie Get Your Gun. Classic musical tells the story of Annie Oakley. The Josephine Theatre. Admission. 210-734-4646

Oct.
International Theatre Festival at San Antonio. Brings together theatre companies from around the world as well as local performers for a week-long feast of performances. Exact dates to be announced. Venues include Majestic, Empire, Cockrell, Beethoven, and Jump-Start theatres. Sponsored by the Mexican Cultural Institute, City of San Antonio and others. Some events free, some have admission charges. 210-227-0123 http://www.ci.sat.tx.us/daca

Oct.

Arts and Eats. Annual gala fundraiser that pairs great chefs with San Antonio artists. Blue Star Art Space. Admission. 210-227-6960 http://www.bluestar-art.org

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

Oct.
Haunted River. Sponsored by the Paseo del Rio Association. Location to be announced. 210-227-4262

Oct.
Fright Fest. Halloween spectacular featuring themed haunted houses, decorations and shows. Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Admission. 210-697-5050 http://www.sixflags.com

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

5-26
Kay’s Kreations. Fiber artist, Kay Bean, creates one-of-a-kind multi-cultural art-to-wear. Textures Gallery. Free. 210-822-9727

6
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

6
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

6-7
Oktoberfest San Antonio. Entertainment direct from Germany, also a band concert and authentic German song, dance, food and drink. Beethoven Home and Garden. Beethoven Männerchor. Admission. 210-222-1521 or 210-408-0004

7-8
53RD Annual River Art Group Show and Competition. Over 100 Texas artists display their fine art along the River Walk and in La Villita. Along the River Walk and in La Villita. Free. 210-226-8752

8
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

8
Low and Slow Classic Show. A mobile public art exhibit of low riders and classic cars. Rosedale Park. Centro Cultural Aztlán. Admission. 210-432-1896

Oct. 11 - Jan. 2, 2001
Journey to Red Planet Exhibit. Imagine, explore and create life on Mars in this hands-on exhibit. San Antonio Children’s Museum. Admission. 210-212-4453

13-14
Oktoberfest San Antonio. Entertainment direct from Germany, also a band concert and authentic German song, dance, food and drink. Beethoven Home and Garden. Beethoven Männerchor. 210-222-1521 or 210-408-0004

14
Gardens by Moonlight. Romantic evening featuring live music, delectable food and luminarias in a fragrant garden. San Antonio Botanical Garden. Admission. 210-207-3255 http://www.sabot.org

17-21
San Antonio International Piano Competition. International pianists ages 20-32 perform before international judges. Winners’ recital. Trinity University’s Ruth Taylor Theatre. Free. 210-655-0766 or 210-654-6974 http://www.saipc.org

Oct. 20 - Nov. 27
San Antonio Art Professors. Exhibition of work by area art professors and their selected artists. San Antonio Art League Museum. Free. 210-223-1140 http://www.saalm.org

21
PAChanga. Family-oriented event with food and craft booths, car show and health fair. Palo Alto College Campus. Free. 210-921-5290 http://www.accd.edu/pac

27
Ode to Our Favorite Dead Artists. Sixth annual Day of the Dead celebration featuring local artists. Textures Gallery. Free. 210-822-9727

27-29
Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos. Celebrating two events, American and Mexican. Market Square. Free. 210-207-8600

28
Fall at The Alamo. Interpretation of life during the Republic period of Texas in 1836-1846 by various living history groups featuring demonstrations, period entertainment and children’s games. Held at The Alamo. Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Free. 210-225-1391 http://www.thealamo.org

30-31
14th Annual Zoo Boo. Activities include trick-or-treating, face painting and a happily haunted boat ride. San Antonio Zoo. Admission. 210-734-7184 http://www.sazoo-aq.org

Oct. 30 - Nov. 5
Dia De Los Muertos. Learn about Day of the Dead traditions through hands-on activities. San Antonio Children’s Museum. Admission. 210-212-4453

31
Happy Halloween Hullabaloo. Thrilling trick or treat family activities for a Happy Halloween. San Antonio Children’s Museum. Admission. 210-212-4453