{"id":126486,"date":"2025-08-07T13:58:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T13:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/126486\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T13:58:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T13:58:21","slug":"locals-day-at-san-antonio-zoo-culinaria-summer-restaurants-weeks-lisa-lisa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/126486\/","title":{"rendered":"Locals Day at San Antonio Zoo, Culinaria Summer Restaurants Weeks, Lisa Lisa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The San Antonio Zoo (Copyright San Antonio Zoo)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Children may be gearing up for the upcoming school year, but there\u2019s still time to enjoy the exciting events happening across San Antonio this weekend. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Some places are already beginning to host Halloween-themed celebrations, giving families a chance to get an early start on the spooky season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">If you\u2019re not quite ready for that yet, you can stroll through the San Antonio Zoo on Thursday as part of Locals Day. There\u2019s also the option to attend free movie screenings at Hemisfair and the Tower of the Americas on Saturday. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Here\u2019s a closer look at what\u2019s happening this weekend: <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Thursday, Aug. 7<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"><b>CHEVELLE:<\/b> Tickets to see the alternative rock band are sold out. However, premium seats may be available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etix.com\/ticket\/p\/33551552\/chevelle-san-antonio-boeing-center-at-tech-port\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.etix.com\/ticket\/p\/33551552\/chevelle-san-antonio-boeing-center-at-tech-port\">here<\/a>. Chevelle is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. at the Boeing Center at Tech Port. Asking Alexandria and the Dead Poet Society are joining Chevelle on tour. <\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"><b>LOCALS DAY AT SAN ANTONIO ZOO:<\/b> Bexar County residents can enjoy a discounted $8 admission to the zoo on Thursday as part of Locals Day. The San Antonio Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2025\/08\/06\/admission-to-the-san-antonio-zoo-is-8-on-thursday-for-locals-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2025\/08\/06\/admission-to-the-san-antonio-zoo-is-8-on-thursday-for-locals-day\/\">Click here<\/a> for more information. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Happening over the weekend: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"><b>AQUAGLOW:<\/b>\u00a0Aquatica San Antonio will continue to host its AquaGlow event on selected nights until Aug. 16. Families can enjoy the neon nighttime water slides, dance parties and more.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aquatica.com\/san-antonio\/events\/aquaglow\/?tab=highlights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/aquatica.com\/san-antonio\/events\/aquaglow\/?tab=highlights\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"><b>BIG BUGS AT SAN ANTONIO ZOO:\u00a0<\/b>The San Antonio Zoo will feature Big Bugs animatronic insects until Sept. 2. The attraction is included with zoo admission and is free for members.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2025\/05\/22\/a-big-buzz-is-coming-to-the-san-antonio-zoo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2025\/05\/22\/a-big-buzz-is-coming-to-the-san-antonio-zoo\/\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to learn more.<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"><b>CULINARIA SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEKS:<\/b> The bi-annual event will feature more than 120 participating restaurants offering special three-course prix-fixe menus from Aug. 9-23. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.satxrestaurantweek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.satxrestaurantweek.com\/\">Click here<\/a> to view a list of participating restaurants. <\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"><b>HAIRSPRAY: <\/b>The San Pedro Playhouse is bringing &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanpedroplayhouse.org\/shows\/hairspray\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.sanpedroplayhouse.org\/shows\/hairspray\/\">Hairspray<\/a>&#8221; to the stage through Aug. 17 at the Russell Hill Rogers Theater. This local production is directed by Deont\u00e9 L. Warren with music direction by Jaime Ramirez and choreography by Jeremiah Jordan. For more information and tickets, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2025\/07\/16\/hairspray-musical-coming-to-the-san-pedro-playhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2025\/07\/16\/hairspray-musical-coming-to-the-san-pedro-playhouse\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"><b>RED, WHITE, &amp; BBQ:<\/b> SeaWorld San Antonio will host its Red, White &amp; BBQ event from Aug. 9 through Sept. 1 on weekends and Labor Day, offering guests a food and sampler lanyard for barbecue enthusiasts. <a href=\"https:\/\/seaworld.com\/san-antonio\/events\/red-white-bbq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/seaworld.com\/san-antonio\/events\/red-white-bbq\/\">Click here<\/a> for more details. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Friday, Aug. 8<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"><b>SUMMERWEEN BASH:<\/b> The Haunted Dollhouse Museum will host its second annual <a href=\"https:\/\/forgottendollhousemuseum.com\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/forgottendollhousemuseum.com\/events\">Summerween Bash<\/a> from 7:30-10:30 p.m. The event will feature spooky music, trick-or-treating, haunted vendors and more. Tickets to tour the haunted house after dark cost $20 for adults and $15 for children ages 4-12.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Saturday, Aug. 9<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"><b>BOP TO THE TOP:<\/b> The immersive dance-party will feature early-2000s Disney Channel hits from \u201cHigh School Musical,\u201d \u201cHannah Montana,\u201d \u201cCamp Rock\u201d and more starting at 8:30 p.m. at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsanantonio.com\/event\/bop-to-the-top-tour\/7138\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.visitsanantonio.com\/event\/bop-to-the-top-tour\/7138\/\">Aztec Theatre<\/a>. The event is only available to guests 18 and older. Tickets are available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/3A0062ADD9723B46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/3A0062ADD9723B46\">here<\/a>. <\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"><b>H-E-B CINEMA ON WILL\u2019S PLAZA:<\/b> The Tobin Center will host a free movie screening of \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobincenter.org\/goonies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tobincenter.org\/goonies\">The Goonies<\/a>\u201d at 7 p.m. at the Will Naylor Smith River Walk Plaza. <\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"><b>H-E-B\u2019S OUR TEXAS, OUR FUTURE:<\/b> Hemisfair will host a free screening of H-E-B\u2019s \u201cOur Texas, Our Future\u201d from 7:30-10 p.m. The film celebrates Texas\u2019 state parks and wildlife. For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/hemisfair.org\/event\/h-e-bs-our-texas-our-future-outdoor-screening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/hemisfair.org\/event\/h-e-bs-our-texas-our-future-outdoor-screening\/\">click here<\/a>. <\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"><b>LISA LISA:<\/b> The singer will perform her \u201cTake You Home\u201d tour at 7:30 p.m. at the Frost Bank Center. For tickets, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frostbankcenter.com\/events\/detail\/lisa-lisa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.frostbankcenter.com\/events\/detail\/lisa-lisa\">click here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"><b>MOVIE IN THE PARK: <\/b>The Tower of the Americas will host a free movie screening of \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/675005998909172\/675006015575837\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/675005998909172\/675006015575837\/\">Venom: The Last Dance<\/a>\u201d from 6-9 p.m. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Sunday, Aug. 10<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"><b>SOULFUL SUNDAYS:<\/b> A free yoga class will take place at 10 a.m. on Sunday at Confluence Park. For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/mobileomtx.com\/confluence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/mobileomtx.com\/confluence\">click here<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>What\u2019s trending? <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2025 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the Author<img alt=\"Andrea K. Moreno headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/153241e8-ae41-4a89-9fae-5b05c04546a4.png\" width=\"86\" height=\"86\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/team\/AKMRTERDGDRGRG9675GIKFG4TB\/\" title=\"View Andrea K. Moreno&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andrea K. Moreno<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Andrea K. Moreno is a Digital Journalist at KSAT. She graduated from Texas State University with an electronic media degree and a minor in psychology. She also attended San Antonio College, where she held several positions at The Ranger, now known as The Sundial, for three years. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The San Antonio Zoo (Copyright San Antonio Zoo) Children may be gearing up for the upcoming school year,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":126487,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5133],"tags":[5229,7236,171,23773,2824,7202,7203,358,1072,3187,67,586,132,5230,68,2969],"class_list":{"0":"post-126486","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-san-antonio","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-downtown","10":"tag-entertainment","11":"tag-ksatkids","12":"tag-outdoors","13":"tag-san-antonio","14":"tag-sanantonio","15":"tag-texas","16":"tag-things-to-do","17":"tag-tx","18":"tag-united-states","19":"tag-united-states-of-america","20":"tag-unitedstates","21":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","22":"tag-us","23":"tag-usa"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/114987840527679508","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/126486","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=126486"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/126486\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/126487"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=126486"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=126486"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=126486"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}