May
“Steel Magnolias”: Theatergoers will laugh and cry when San Pedro Playhouse stages Robert Harling’s Southern classic. It’s set in a Louisiana beauty parlor, where a group of women deal with life’s tribulations. May 7-June 7, San Pedro Playhouse, sanpedroplayhoue.org
Molly Tuttle | Photo by Ebru Yildiz
Molly Tuttle and Maggie Rose: This Americana double bill features bluegrass musician Tuttle, who reshapes tradition on songs such as “Dooley’s Farm,” a cousin of Steve Earle’s “Copperhead Road,” and the incendiary “Everything Burns,” which kicks off her latest album, “So Long Little Miss Sunshine.” Rose is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter. May 8, Stable Hall, stablehall.com
San Antonio Asian Festival: The Asian Resource Center of San Antonio hosts this family-friendly celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and the Year of the Horse. The festival features food, arts and crafts, cultural dances and martial arts. May 9, Civic Park at Hemisfair, asiancentersa.org
Mother’s Day: If the kids bring Mom breakfast in bed, knock a few items off her to-do list and don’t make too many demands, their work is done on Mother’s Day. San Antonio tradition then recommends a lunchtime trip to Mi Tierra for Mexican food, mariachi music and mimosas. Bring flowers. May 10, 218 Produce Row, lafamiliacortez.com
Roby Lakatos Ensemble: Hungarian violinist Lakatos moves among classical music, jazz, standards and folk music on albums such as “Klezmer Karma” and “Gypsy Love.” The concert is the season finale of Musical Bridges Around the World’s Musical Evenings series. May 10, Stable Hall, free, stablehall.com
“Rita”: The Tobin Center’s 100A theater company is presenting Willy Russell’s play about a working-class woman who goes back to school. Russell was nominated for an Oscar for his screenplay for the 1984 film adaptation starring Michael Caine and Julie Walters. May 13-24, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, tobincenter.org
Tejano Conjunto Festival: The highlight of Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center’s conjunto festival will be the final day’s tribute to the late Flaco Jimenez featuring the accordionist’s brother, Santiago Jimenez Jr., and musicians from Japan, the Netherlands, Mexico and Spain. May 14-17, Royal Palace Ballroom and Rosedale Park, guadalupeculturalarts.org
Zoo La-La: More than 50 San Antonio restaurants, including Paloma Blanca, Fogo de Chao, Alamo Café and Voodoo Doughnuts, will participate in this event celebrating 30 years. Grazers can eat to the beats of throwback hip-hop acts Tag Team (“Whoomp! There It Is”) and Digital Underground (“The Humpty Dance”). May 14, San Antonio Zoo, sazoo.org
Whiskey Riot: At this traveling festival, connoisseurs can sample dozens of brands of whiskeys, bourbons and craft cocktails, and chat with master distillers. The bottle lineup includes James E. Pepper “Decanter” Bourbon Barrel Proof, Arran 10 Year Single Malt Scotch and Prideful Goat 12 Year. May 16, Freeman Expo Hall, whiskeyriot.com
Memorial Day Weekend: Kick off summer at historic Market Square, where there will be live music, food and art vendors, and activities for kids. May 23-25, Market Square, marketsquaresa.com
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Jason Isbell: Since leaving the band Drive-by Truckers, Alabama native Isbell has become one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters working, winning a half-dozen Grammy Awards in Americana and roots music categories for songs such as “24 Frames” and “If We Were Vampires,” among other work. This is a solo show. May 23, Majestic Theatre, us.agttickets.com
Microhistories of the Andes: This exhibit, drawn from the museum’s permanent collection, looks at the Andean world’s spirituality, agriculture and archaeology through close study of individual objects. It features paintings, ceramic sculpture, textiles and more from Peru, Colombia, Bolivia and Ecuador. Opens May 24, San Antonio Museum of Art, samuseum.org
Best New Restaurants 2026: Join San Antonio Magazine for an unforgettable culinary experience at our Best New Restaurants event — where the spotlight shines on the city’s most exciting new talent. Step into a thoughtfully-curated dinner party — one that brings together a dynamic mix of restaurants to collaborate on a multi-course, plated meal served at communal tables with perfect pairings. 6:30-9:30 p.m. May 28, Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St., sanantoniomag.com/bnr2026
“Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs”: The Witte’s summer exhibit is this touring show, organized by the American Museum of Natural History, devoted to prehistoric flying reptiles. It features fossils, casts, life-size models and a flight simulator. Opens May 30, Witte Museum, wittemuseum.org
Pride River Parade: Pride kicks off a little early in San Antonio with floating parades and a celebration with music and more. The theme of this year’s event is Rainbow Rodeo. May 30, San Antonio River Walk and La Villia, thesanantonioriverwalk.com
June
Take 6 | Photo by John Abbott
Take 6: Acclaimed a cappella group Take 6 celebrated its 45th anniversary last year. The singers’ range is reflected in the Grammy Awards they have competed for in gospel, R&B, jazz and pop categories. A little San Antonio connection: The group’s most recent studio album, “Iconic,” includes a cover of Christopher Cross’ “Sailing.” June 6, Carver Community Cultural Center, thecarver.org
The Orchestra San Antonio: The Tobin Center’s resident orchestra presents “Summer Tales,” a concert featuring selections from “Carmen” and pieces by Tchaikovsky and Rimsky-Korsakov. Teenage cellist Cameron Renshaw will perform with the orchestra. June 6, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, tobincenter.org
SpaceCon San Antonio: Plenty of stargazing will be taking place at this celebrity-packed science fiction-themed pop culture convention. Among the many, many guests are David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, the stars of “The X-Files”; Helen Slater, the original Supergirl; and multiple cast members from the “Star Wars” and “Star Trek” franchises, including Hayden Christensen and William Shatner. June 12-14, Freeman Coliseum Expo Halls, spaceconsa.com
Joe Jackson: The resentful “Is She Really Going Out With Him” was singer and pianist Joe Jackson’s calling card as punk turned to New Wave. He revealed a more elegant side on the “Night and Day” hits “Stepping Out” and “Breaking Us in Two.” The 71-year-old Jackson’s new album is titled “Hope and Fury.” June 19, Majestic Theatre, us.agttickets.com
Courtyard Cookout: Spoil Dad on Father’s Day at this culinary event, which will feature live outdoor grilling, tableside carving of fare straight off the grill and a collaboration with Garrison Brothers distillery. June 21, Omni La Mansion del Rio, Eventbrite.com
Pride Parade | File photo
Pride Bigger Than Texas: This all-day festival is the highlight of Pride Week in San Antonio. It features food, entertainment, a health fair, a Pride wedding and wrestling. The event concludes with the annual Pride parade along North Main Avenue. June 27, Crockett Park, pridesanantonio.org
July
H-E-B Fourth of July Celebration: The 250th celebration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence is going to be a big one. Even the name, semiquincentennial, is big. The city’s official Independence Day fest will feature family-friendly activities, live music, food and games. It concludes with a patriotic fireworks bonanza. July 4, Woodlawn Lake Park, saparks.org
“& Juliet”: This hit Broadway jukebox musical gives star-crossed lover Juliet a second chance at life after Romeo. It features pop hits by Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson and the Backstreet Boys. July 7-12, Majestic Theatre, usatgtickets.com