Weekend Event Guide

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

Spring into the weekend with the top five things to do in San Antonio. Make all your game show dreams come true at The Price is Right Live or raise a glass of green Bud Light in honor of St. Patrick’s Day at the River Walk. For a full list of events, visit our calendar.

Friday, March 15

San Antonio Symphony presents Michael Cavanaugh in concert: The Music of Billy Joel and More
Celebrated musician Michael Cavanaugh performs for two consecutive nights at Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. The performer rocketed to fame after his lead performance in the hit Broadway musical Movin’ Out, for which he was personally selected by the iconic Billy Joel. Cavanaugh will showcase his piano and vocal skills by playing a selection of Joel’s top hits among other rock classics. Select tickets for both Friday and Saturday shows are still available.

The Price is Right Live
America’s favorite game show comes to the Majestic Theatre for a live taping. Randomly selected audience members will be able to play as contestants for a chance to win a share of more than $10 million in cash and prizes. Experience iconic games like Cliffhangers, Plinko, The Big Wheel, and the Showcase in the heart of Alamo City. Some lucky members of the audience will even win prizes right from their seat.

Saturday, March 16

San Antonio Parks Foundation presents 13th Annual Fest of Tails
High-flying kites, games, and dog-approved activities return to the annual Fest of Tails. For one day only, McAllister Park transforms into a whimsical wonderland filled with live entertainment, good eats, kid-friendly rides and games, kite making workshops, and more. Bring your furry friends along to enjoy the Pooch Parade and Costume Contest. Humans can shop exclusive pet products or browse a variety of pet health resources. The festival also includes on-site pet adoptions for those who want to grow their family by four more legs.

Bud Light St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Toast to St. Paddy’s Day on the San Antonio River Walk with a cold one in-hand courtesy of Bud Light. Attendees can purchase green brews at the Arneson River Theatre and feast on Irish fare while they soak up the ambiance (and admire the bright green river) all day long. Other festival happenings include a photo booth, henna, face-painting, caricatures, Irish novelty items, and a family-friendly interactive activity called Passport to Ireland. Admission is free.

San Antonio Folk Dance Festival
San Antonio celebrates the cultural impact of folk dance at Our Lady of the Lake University. Performers will include Alamotion-Bollywood, Uzori Russian Folk Dance Ensemble, Komenka Dance Ensemble, SA Swing Dance Society, and Ballet Folklorico South Texas. Additional highlights include special guest performances and live music. For tickets, visit the festival website.

Enjoy everyone's favorite game show live and try your luck at winning big at the Majestic Theatre.

Photo courtesy of The Price is Right Live

Enjoy everyone's favorite game show live and try your luck at winning big at the Majestic Theatre.

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BATTER UP

Giant Topgolf-like baseball center pitches first San Antonio location

Photo courtesy of Alex Montoya

Virtual batting at Home Run Dugout

An Austin-based entertainment complex is set to round all the bases with its first San Antonio location. After previously teasing a possible new outpost in 2023, Home Run Dugout has officially announced details on a 65,000 square-foot facility in Alamo City coming to an as-yet undisclosed spot at The Rim. (For reference, an acre is 43,560 square feet.)

The Topgolf-like concept will offer augmented reality soft-toss baseball and more than 30 Batting Bays, the company’s proprietary Batting Bays, cageless batting cages outfitted with integrated pitching, flatscreens, and ball recycling. Potential concussions are avoided by Home Run’s pitching machine, which safely tosses balls at seven miles per hour.

Those who don’t cotton to calisthenics will also have plenty to do. The experience is expanded by a variety of amenities, including a restaurant, three bars, and the Biergarten Baseball, a mini playing field and outdoor bar plucked from Field of Dreams.

On the drinks side, a hefty list of craft beers and popular domestics is beefed up with accessible sippers like a strawberry basil smash and a chocolate martini. The food is mostly pub grub like chicken tenders, jumbo pretzels, and nachos, with a few lighter options like a chilled shrimp bowl and Southwestern grain bowl.

“We’re confident that a little friendly competition is the best way to bring people together over drinks, laughter, and home runs,” said Tyler Bambrick, cofounder and CEO of Home Run Dugout. “We look forward to offering San Antonians a new happy hour hangout, game day watch party headquarters, date night spot, and corporate event venue."

The San Antonio location will be the third for the company, which currently has spaces in Round Rock and Katy. With its current round of funding, Home Run Dugout is also also expanding to Sedona, Arizona. The opening day is still to be announced, although construction will begin in 2025.

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