Weekend Event Guide

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

Enjoy the last weekend of 2018 during the top five things to do in San Antonio. Celebrate that residual holiday magic during the final days of Boerne’s Old West Christmas Lights Fest or experience ancient Chinese dance during Shen Yun. For a full list of events, visit our calendar.

Thursday, December 27

Old West Christmas Lights Fest
Send off the holiday season in a sparkling way at the final days of the Old West Christmas Lights Fest. Take a quick trip to Boerne and cruise through a wonderland of twinkling lights while enjoying family friendly fun. Fest highlights include food, activities, and more at Enchanted Springs Ranch. The fest stays lit through December 30.

Friday, December 28

The Witte Museum presents “Cocoa and Rebozos: Storytime with a Chili Queen”
Foodies and book lovers alike are invited to a reading of the beloved children’s book, What Can You Do with A Rebozo? Uncover the history of San Antonio's Chili Queens during this special Witte Museum event. Guests can enjoy free Abuelita hot cocoa during the morning reading. Additional stories scheduled through January 6. Open to all ages and call 210.357.1910 for start times.

Toadies in concert
American rock band Toadies return to Alamo City for a live performance at The Aztec Theatre. Best known for top songs including “Possum Kingdom” and “Tyler,” the Fort Worth-based group hits the stage in support of their 2017 album, The Lower Side of Uptown. Select general admission tickets are still available.

Shen Yun
Experience the culture of ancient China through classical dance, colorful costuming, high-tech backdrops, and a live orchestra at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. Guests are transported back to the magical world of China long ago, as ornate dance numbers breathe new life into ancient legends. Following opening night, Shen Yun wows audiences through December 30.

Saturday, December 29

Chris D’Elia in concert
Comedian, actor and podcast host Chris D’Elia brings fresh stand up material to The Aztec Theatre for back-to-back performances. Best known for his starring role on the NBC series Undateable and his latest stand-up Netflix special, Man on Fire, D’Elia’s comedy style has garnered him a significant fanbase across the country. Select tickets for both Saturday shows are still available.

Experience the magic of ancient China through dance at Shen Yun this weekend.

Photo courtesy of Shen Yun

Experience the magic of ancient China through dance at Shen Yun this weekend.

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This week's hot headlines

Utopia brand wins big in this week's 5 hottest San Antonio headlines

Maria Flores of Hess Street Foods wins first place in H-E-B's Quest for Texas Best

Photo courtesy of H-E-B

Maria Flores of Hess Street Foods shows off her winning products.

Editor's note: A lot happened this week, so here's your chance to get caught up. Read on for the week's most popular headlines. Looking for the best things to do this weekend? Find that list here.

1. Utopia chorizo seasoning wins first place and $20,000 in H-E-B competition. Texas' favorite grocery chain H-E-B has completed its search for the next crop of Texas-made products to hit the shelves, and one Utopia brand in the top 10 came out victorious. Austin's Birria Queen has won the grand prize in the Quest for Texas Best, earning $25,000 for its birria seasoning bombs; and Utopia's Hess Street Foods won first place and $20,000 for its chorizo seasoning paste.

A rooftop pool 21 stories up completes the new InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk Hotel. Photo courtesy of InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk Hotel

2. New San Antonio hotel with 4 bar and dining concepts opens downtown. The highly anticipated InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk is now open. Previously the Wyndham San Antonio River Walk, this hotel was sold and dramatically updated to include 390 rooms and four new bar and dining concepts. This transformation has been in the works for at least three years.

3. Pub grub gets elevated in new effort at embattled Stone Oak spot. Stone Oak has a new culinary hotspot that’s elevating pub fare in a tricky location that's seen multiple restaurants open and close in quick succession. Stacey Robinson, owner of Stone Terrace Gastropub, said the team hopes combining an upscale menu with an easygoing atmosphere will go over well with folks seeking a well-rounded experience.

4. Acclaimed family-owned Turkish restaurant makes San Antonio debut. A new Turkish restaurant has debuted in San Antonio with all your skewers and more. Called Selda Mediterranean Kitchen, it's a family-owned concept from Dallas, opening its first location outside DFW in San Antonio, at 9955 W I-10 Frontage Rd. right off I-10.

Woodbine Bar at The Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa Woodbine Bar is the newest feature of The Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa Photo courtesy of The Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa

5. Swanky San Antonio resort shakes up nightlife with sleek new bar. A week after revealing swanky updates to its flagship Antlers Lodge, the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa followed up with the opening of a brand-new bar. Continuing its summer revamp, the hotel debuted its newest amenity, Woodbine Bar, on August 7.