The Return of Baduizm

Erykah Badu invites fans to 'unfollow' her on arena tour with San Antonio stop

Erykah Badu will play in San Antonio on June 11.

Photo courtesy of Erykah Badu

Singer-songwriter and performance artist Erykah Badu will embark on the rare arena tour, dubbed the "Unfollow Me Tour," in summer 2023, kicking off at the AT&T Center in San Antonio on June 11.

Texas will also be the ending point of the "out-of-this-world, surrealist atmosphere" tour, culminating with a hometown stop at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Sunday, July 23. In all, Badu will visit 25 cities in June and July. She'll be joined by friend and insightful hip-hop artist, yasiin bey, on all stops.

The impetus behind the unexpectedly large-scale tour is unclear, as Badu appears not be releasing new music anytime soon.

The "Queen of Neo Soul" released her first album, Baduizm, in 1997. She went on to release four more albums, most recently 2010's New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh). She also released a mixtape, But You Caint Use My Phone, in 2015.

Since she continues to live in Dallas, Badu has made multiple appearances in her hometown through the years, most notably with her annual Birthday Bash, which typically takes place at The Factory in Deep Ellum.

Tickets for the “Unfollow Me” tour will go on sale on Thursday, April 20 at 2:22 pm at Ticketmaster.com.

Unfollow Me Tour Dates

Sunday, June 11, 2023 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Glendale, AZ Desert Diamond Arena
Thursday, June 15, 2023 San Diego, CA Pechanga Arena
Friday, June 16, 2023 Las Vegas, NV Michelob ULTA Arena
Saturday, June 17, 2023 Los Angeles, CA Crypto.com Arena
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Sacramento, CA Golden 1 Center
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Oakland, CA Oakland Arena
Friday, June 23, 2023 Seattle, WA WaMu Theater
Monday, June 26, 2023 Denver, CO Ball Arena
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 St. Louis, MO Enterprise Center
Friday, June 30, 2023 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
Saturday, July 01, 2023 Chicago, IL United Center
Sunday, July 02, 2023 Detroit, MI Little Caesars Arena
Friday, July 07, 2023 Boston, MA TD Garden
Saturday, July 08, 2023 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
Sunday, July 09, 2023 Philadelphia, PA TD Pavilion at the Mann
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Newark, NJ Prudential Center
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 Norfolk, VA Chartway Arena
Thursday, July 13, 2023 Washington DC Capital One Arena
Saturday, July 15, 2023 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena
Sunday, July 16, 2023 Charlotte, NC Spectrum Center
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 Birmingham, AL Legacy Arena at the BJCC
Friday, July 21, 2023 Memphis, TN FedEx Forum
Sunday, July 23, 2023 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center

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Weekend Event Guide

Here are the top 7 things to do in San Antonio this weekend

San Antonio Parks Foundation presents Jazz In The Garden

Photo by Francisco Cortes

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Music and culture are keeping the pace for some entertaining few days ahead in the Alamo City. Enjoy live jazz music at the Japanese Tea Garden, or celebrate San Antonio’s Native history at the Yanaguana Indian Arts Festival. Check out the top seven things to do in San Antonio this weekend. For a complete listing of events, visit our calendar.

Friday, November 8

San Antonio Parks Foundation presents Jazz In The Garden
Jazz in The Garden’s fall season of live music, fresh evening air, and the botanical beauty of San Antonio’s Japanese Tea Garden comes to a close with the final show. This month’s event features a live performance by Jose Amador & Terra Nova. Guests are welcome to bring their own blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the show in comfort. Beverages and food will be available for purchase at the Jingu House. Admission to this event is free.

The Tobin Center presents H-E-B Cinema on the Plaza
Round up a few friends or family members and enjoy a free movie night under the stars at Will Naylor Smith River Walk Plaza at the Tobin Center. This month’s featured film is the animated hit The Incredibles. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to ensure good outdoor seats. A full bar and concessions will be available to complete the movie night. Admission is free.

Broadway in San Antonio presents Mean Girls
The cult-favorite movie Mean Girls is coming to Majestic Theatre with a Broadway twist. This hit musical from a team including book writer Tina Fey will send audiences on a fetch journey through the life and trials of Cady Heron, a new student at a high school where The Plastics and Regina George rule with an iron fist. Performances are scheduled through November 10.

The Black Crowes in concert
American rock band The Black Crowes brings their talent to the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. The group is known for songs such as “She Talks To Angels” and comes to Austin in support of their new album, Happiness Bastards. Tickets are available now.

Saturday, November 9

Briscoe Western Art Museum presents Yanaguana Indian Arts Festival
Experience and appreciate the culture and artistic traditions of Native American communities when you attend the Yanaguana Indian Arts Festival. Guests can enjoy drum circles, dancing, storytelling, a spiritual blessing, and much more on the Briscoe Western Art Museum grounds. Traditional Native American-inspired food will also be available. Festival entry is free.

Vitamin String Quartet in concert
Chart-topping popular music is reimagined by way of string instruments at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. Guests can expect a setlist of musical renditions from Bridgerton, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, and more. A select number of tickets are available.

Photo by Francisco Cortes

Enjoy the final Jazz In The Garden concert of the fall season on November 8.

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