Immerse yourself in the culture of Alamo City with the help of these richly entertaining happenings. Bring the family to the Carver Library to celebrate Pan-African culture, or sample local signature dishes at the San Antonio Museum of Art. Check out the top seven things to do in San Antonio this weekend. For a complete list of events, go to our calendar.
Thursday, May 9
San Antonio Museum of Art presents The Age of Armor: Treasures from the Higgins Armory Collection at the Worcester Art Museum
Discover the significant role of armor in its golden age at this unique San Antonio Museum of Art exhibition in its final days. Visitors can explore the coveted and rare treasures of the Higgins Armory Collection, complete with ornate personal body armor pieces dated back to the late Middle Ages and Renaissance. The exhibition is on display through May 12.
San Antonio Current presents Flavor
Sample and indulge in more than 30 local restaurants at San Antonio Museum of Art. Additional Flavor highlights include live music, Contemporary Art Month art installations, and a live culinary competition featuring four top San Antonio chefs. Guests can also enjoy specialty cocktails, wine, and beer as part of the culinary experience.
Tobin Center presents Emo Orchestra
Channel your inner emo at this new, immersive orchestra experience. Fans can enjoy a setlist full of popular Emo songs from the genre’s golden era accompanied by a live orchestra. Featured guest Escape The Fate will perform music by bands like Good Charlotte, Evanescence, My Chemical Romance, and more. Select tickets to this show at The Tobin Center are still available.
Friday, May 10
Willie Nelson & Family in concert
Texas legend Willie Nelson puts on a show alongside his rockin’ band at the Whitewater Amphitheater. Nelson & Family will be joined by opening act Robert Earl Keen. Tickets to the Friday and Saturday shows are available now.
Luke Combs in concert
Country music star Luke Combs performs live for two back-to-back nights at the Alamodome. The “Fast Car” artist visits San Antonio in support of his new 2023 album, Growin' Up. He’ll be joined by several guest performers including Cody Jinks and The Wilder Blue on Friday and Jordan Davis and Colby Acuff on Saturday, respectively. Go to Ticketmaster for more information.
Saturday, May 11
Pan-African Cultural Festival
Carver Library celebrates the richness and impact of Pan-African culture at this family-friendly festival. Highlights include an African fashion show, a capoeira demonstration, African drumming and dancing, a Pan-African panel discussion, and more. Festival admission is free and open to the public.
José Feliciano in concert
Puerto Rican musician José Feliciano performs live at Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. The singer-songwriter and acclaimed guitarist will perform music from his discography spanning more than 60 years, including songs from his recent 2020 album, Behind This Guitar. Tickets are available on the Tobin Center website.
Willie Nelson & Family perform at Whitewater Amphitheater this weekend.
