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Weekend Event Guide

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

Music in its many forms is topping our list of local entertainment over the next few days. Enjoy a concert in tribute to the legendary Johnny Cash, or experience the hit Broadway musical Les Misérables. Check out the top seven things to do in San Antonio this weekend. For a complete list of events, visit our calendar.

Thursday, January 30

The Man In Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash
The musical legacy of Johnny Cash is celebrated on stage at Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre. The tribute concert will be performed by Shawn Barker, who will evoke Cash’s spirit in dress and the artist’s signature baritone voice. Fans can expect hit songs including "I Walk The Line," "A Boy Named Sue," and "Hurt" performed with a live backing band.

Broadway in San Antonio presents Les Misérables
The Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon Les Misérables comes to Majestic Theatre for a short residence. Guests will be transported to 19th-century France for a retelling of this captivating story of love, sacrifice, and redemption. Shows are scheduled through February 2. Tickets are available now.

Friday, January 31

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club presents Kyle Kinane
Illinois comic Kyle Kinane takes the stage three times at the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club between January 31 and February 1. Kinane has three comedy specials with Comedy Central and has been on several shows including Conan, The Tonight Show, and Drunk History. Tickets to all three shows are available.

San Antonio Philharmonic presents "Classics V"
Classic and beloved compositions are in the spotlight at the Scottish Rite Auditorium. Audiences will experience a dynamic program that features Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate’s "Chokfi," Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 1 (performed by Natasha Paremski), and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10 in E minor. Jeffrey Kahane will conduct the concert. Tickets for both shows are available.

Saturday, February 1

Centro San Antonio presents Yee Haw in the Park
New post-parade programming at the Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive promises guests of all ages a wildly good time. Yee Haw in the Park activities will include horseshoes, a trick roping pop-up performance, a live longhorn photo op, armadillo racing, and more. Food trucks and local vendors will also be on site.

Bebop Bounty Big Band: Cowboy Bebop Live Tour
Cult favorite anime Cowboy Bebop gets the live production treatment by the Bebop Bounty Big Band. The performance features a 14-piece jazz ensemble of world-class musicians who will play along to scenes from the popular anime. A select number of tickets are available.

Sunday, February 2

Rudi Harst presents Ready or Not
The process of aging is studied through theater during this one-act musical at Urban-15 Group. Ready or Not is written, produced, and performed by Rudi Harst, a longtime performance artist and musician. Guests will experience a setlist of 11 original songs performed on a variety of instruments including acoustic guitar, mountain dulcimer, and mandolin.

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