Weekend Event Guide
Here are the top 7 things to do in San Antonio this weekend
Cinema, live concerts, and comedy are on the local entertainment agenda for the next several days. See artists like Donny Osmond, Ice Cube, and Junior H in concert, or enjoy screenings from across the country and around the globe as part of the San Antonio Film Festival. Check out the top seven things to do in San Antonio this weekend. For a complete list of events, visit our calendar.
Thursday, August 1
Ice Cube will perform along with Bone Thugz-N-Harmony and E-40 at Frost Bank Center on August 3.
San Antonio Film Festival
The San Antonio Film Festival takes to the screens at Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. Attendees can enjoy films spanning virtually every category and genre by national and international filmmakers. Highlights include panel discussions, meet-and-greets, shorts screening blocks, feature-length film screenings, mixers, and more. Festival programming continues through August 4. Individual screening tickets and badges are available.
Tobin Center presents Donny Osmond in concert
Musical superstar Donny Osmond gives San Antonio his award-winning Las Vegas show treatment at the Tobin Center. Fans can expect 90 minutes of his greatest hits, new musical selections, new choreography, and special stories of show-stopping memories. Tickets are available now.
Friday, August 2
Frost Bank Center presents Junior H in concert
Mexican music artist Junior H performs live at Frost Bank Center. The voice of hit songs such as “Y Lloro” and “Lady Gaga” comes to San Antonio in support of his 2023 album, $ad Boyz 4 Life II. Get more concert details on Ticketmaster.
Saturday, August 3
Legends of Hip Hop
Some of the biggest pioneers in hip hop take to the Frost Bank Center stage to celebrate the genre for one night only. Fans can enjoy performances from Ice Cube, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, E-40, Xzibit, Amanda Perez, and N2 Deep. Explore seating options on Ticketmaster.
Empire Theatre presents Zach Rushing and Chad Prather
Comedians Zach Rushing and Chad Prather join forces for a stand-up show at Charline McCombs Empire Theatre. Prather is best known for his popular YouTube channel and his viral “Unapologetically Southern” video from 2015. Mississippi-based comedian Zach Rushing is a rising social media star, with more than 6 million followers total from platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Get more event information on the Empire Theatre website.
Mission Marquee Plaza presents Outdoor Family Film Series
Settle in for a screening of a family-friendly movie under the night sky at Mission Marquee Plaza. This week’s featured movie is the 2023 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Attendees are encouraged to bring their picnic meals, blankets, and lawn chairs for an optimal viewing experience. Snacks and refreshments from onsite food trucks will be available for purchase.
Sunday, August 4
Big3: 3-on-3 Basketball League
San Antonio hosts the Big3: 3-on-3 Basketball League as part of its season schedule. The games, created in part by actor and rapper Ice Cube, feature half-court play and rules designed for competition and high-energy basketball. Professional players will take to the court for shootouts instead of game-starting tip offs and serious hoop skills. Tickets for the game at Frost Bank Center are available now.