Weekend Event Guide

Here are the top 5 things to do in San Antonio this weekend

This weekend the city is buzzing with events you won’t want to miss. From Latino film festivals to the 20th anniversary Riverdance tour, we’ve got the details on the five best events in the city. For a full list of happenings in San Antonio, visit our events calendar.

The Blind Boys of Alabama and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band in concert
Gospel icons The Blind Boys of Alabama take the stage with The Dirty Dozen Brass Band for one night only at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre. Enjoy the sounds of Southern spiritual music and New Orleans rhythms this Thursday. Trust us, when these two musical groups get together, it’s good for the soul.

2016 CineFestival
Get an exclusive look at some of the best contemporary Latino films in the country and abroad at the 2016 CineFestival this weekend. Mix, mingle, and talk movies with activists and artists at the Guadalupe Theater. Whether you’re a movie buff or you’re looking to explore Latino culture, this is the place to be.

Tobin Center presents Late Night Catechism Las Vegas: Sister Rolls the Dice
Catch the latest class in the sinfully hilarious series, Sister Rolls the Dice, this weekend only at the Tobin Center. Watch the funny story of a nun organizing a night in Las Vegas to fund a new roof for the convent. This is the perfect production for a girls' night out or for a new spin on the classic dinner-and-a-movie date night.

Riverdance 20th Anniversary Tour
For two decades, Riverdance performers have taken the globe by storm. This Friday through Sunday, the troupe comes to San Antonio for the 20th anniversary tour to put the music and movement in motion at the Majestic Theatre.

Bob Schneider in concert
This Saturday, Texas native and pop-rock musical talent Bob Schneider comes to Gruene Hall. Sing along to some of your favorite Schneider tunes and get an intimate listen to some of his newer hits.

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Celebrate Latino film at the 2016 CineFest.

Photo courtesy of CineFest/Facebook

Celebrate Latino film at the 2016 CineFest.

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New House

San Antonio DJ teases sleek new bar and dance club on St. Mary's Strip

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The new venue is an extension of House Arrest, according to the event series and collective's founding musician.

A moody new bar and dance club is debuting soon in San Antonio. According to a post by Edward Silva, a.k.a. Lzrcat, Wav Room will be complete soon at 3000 N St. Mary’s St., the former home of the occult-inspired bar El Ojo.

"This project is especially meaningful, not just as an extension of @_house.arrest, but because of the love, thought, and passion poured into every detail," Silva wrote, referring to his musical collective and live series as of January 2023. "From designing the vinyl room (I’m no architect, but I gave it my all) to crafting a unique bar atmosphere, watching my silly drawings come to life was super cool to see."

Wav Room San Antonio exterior Edward Silva and son Silva posing with his son in front of Wav Room.Lzrcat/Instagram

Silva is working with John Michael Villanueva, Sophie Covo Gonzales, and Chad Carey of Empty Stomach Hospitality, who have worked together on other local projects like Paper Tiger, Midnight Swim, and High Horse.

A post on the House Arrest account promises new parties showcasing techno, hard groove, Jersey and Southern club music, and more in between.

Aesthetically, this bar is minimalist without veering into starkness. Photo shared by the various project members include a disco ball, sleek wood paneling, leather couches, and an overall Japanese look that calls to mind Tokyo's extremely trendy hi-fi listening rooms, which are making their way across big cities in the United States.

More than 100 people have commented on the December 12 post at the time of this article's publication, including one person who really activates the cleverness of the dance series: "Hm, might actually leave my house for this."

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