Festival season is picking up steam in the Alamo City, offering everything from music to food to affordable art. Sip and snack at the Tacos & Tequila Festival while enjoying nostalgic hip-hop acts or celebrate Mexican-American culture at the Latido Festival. Check out the top seven things to do in San Antonio this weekend. For a complete list of events, click over to our calendar.
Thursday, May 7
McNay Art Museum presents McNay Print Fair
Shop and discover work by art dealers from across the country specializing in watercolors, prints, photographs, sculptures, and more. Additional sale highlights include meet and greets with the dealers, a live podcast recording, a print raffle, and the chance to mingle with fellow members of the art community. Admission is free and open to the public.
SA Current presents Flavor: A Taste of San Antonio
Indulge in the flavors of San Antonio’s at the alt-weekly's annual event. Guests can sample bites from dozens of local favorite restaurants and pair them with wine, mocktails, and Shiner Texas Spirits & Shiner Beers. Live culinary moments throughout the evening offer an exclusive view into the featured dishes and their inspiration. Tickets are on sale now.
Friday, May 8
Latido Festival
Mexican-American music, culture, and community come to Selma's Retama Park in full force. The Latido Festival lineup includes performances by La Mafia, Los Tuscanes de Tijuana, and Los Herederos de Nuevo Léon. Additional highlights include food trucks, wrestling matches, and VIP experiences. Get tickets and more information on the festival website.
Tobin Center presents Floetry in concert
British R&B duo Floetry bring their signature blend of smoky serenade to the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. The pair consisting of Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie Stewart is best known for their hit songs “Say Yes” and “Getting Late,” which propelled them onto the neo-soul charts in the 2000s. Tickets are available now.
The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio presents Don Quixote
The timeless story of Don Quixote is reimagined through ballet at the Majestic Theatre. The full-length production will be performed by a cast of award-winning youth artists from the Children’s Ballet of San Antonio and is led by acclaimed Artistic Director Vanessa Bessler. Tickets for both showtimes are available. This show is suitable for audiences of all ages.
Saturday, May 9
Paseo por El Westside
Pay homage to the historic Westside of San Antonio at this special event hosted at Rinconcito de Esperanza. Paseo visitors will gather for live music performances, interactive games, workshops, poetry readings, a vendor market, and more in celebration of National Historic Preservation Month. The Museo del Westside will also be open for tours as part of the programming. Admission is free.
Tacos & Tequila Festival
Food, booze, and music combine at Retama Park to honor one of the greatest culinary combinations in street food history. Tacos & Tequila Festival attendees will get to explore a variety of taco and craft margarita offerings from local San Antonio restaurants. Musical guests include Paul Wall, Trina, Pretty Ricky, Mims, Bubba Sparxxx, and more. Other activities include an exotic car show, Lucha Libre wrestling matches, and a chihuahua beauty pageant. Find out more on Tixr.
Tacos & Tequila Festival is happening at Retama Park on May 9.
