Music is the moment in Alamo City and this roundup is proof. Catch a live show from artists like Juanes and Gloria Trevi, or catch the rhythm at the SA Folklife and Dance Festival. Check out the top seven things to do in San Antonio this weekend. For a complete list of events, visit our calendar.
Thursday, March 21
Artpace presents Russell Hill Rogers San Antonio Sessions: Featuring Xavier Gilmore
The Artpace spring concert series continues on its rooftop with another weekly show. Featured interdisciplinary artist Xavier Gilmore performs with audio as his medium. Guests can experience Gilmore’s fusion of several styles of contemporary music audio: field recordings of data centers, conversations, church choirs, YouTube rips, and other personal electronic experiments. This concert is free and open to the public.
Jim Gaffigan: Barely Alive Tour
Frost Bank Center hosts multihyphenate entertainer Jim Gaffigan for two nights back-to-back. He’s widely known for his keenly hilarious observations on life and is also a New York Times best-selling author and three-time Emmy-winning recording artist. Get more information on Ticketmaster.
Friday, March 22
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club presents Marlon Wayans
Comedian, actor, and more Marlon Wayans showcases his stand-up comedy talents at The Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club this weekend. Wayans is best known for his roles in films like White Chicks, Little Man, and the Scary Movie series and for his 2018 Netflix special, Woke-ish. Showtimes are scheduled through March 24.
Aztec Theatre presents Juanes in concert
Colombian music star Juanes performs live at the Aztec Theatre. The voice of songs such as “Fotografía” and “Besos En Guerra” comes to San Antonio in support of his new album, Vida Cotidiana. Get ticketing information on Live Nation.
Saturday, March 23
Centro Cultural Aztlan presents 16th Annual Vuelo de Mariposas Spring Market
Greet the new season at the return of Centro Cultural Aztlan’s Vuelo de Mariposas Spring Market. Guests can discover new goods from local artists and artisans, stroll through the Deco Building breezeway, and view the current exhibit on display, Las Mujeres de Aztlan: Persistent and Resilient. Programming is scheduled through March 24. Admission is free.
Gloria Trevi performs live at Freeman Coliseum on March 23.
Heritage Festivals of San Antonio presents 66th Annual SA Folklife and Dance Festival
The richness and diversity of San Antonio’s folk traditions and cultural dance are spotlighted at Rolling Oaks Mall. Highlights of the two-day event include ethnic food tastings, live dance routines, and a craft vendors market. Festival admission is free and open to the public.
Gloria Trevi in concert
Mexican singer-songwriter Gloria Trevi makes a stop in San Antonio as part of her current tour. The voice of “El Favor de la Soledad” and “No Querías Lastimarme” performs live at Freeman Coliseum in support of her album, Mi Soundtrack Vol. 2. Check out Ticketmaster for more details.
