{"id":40435,"date":"2025-07-05T09:39:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T09:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/40435\/"},"modified":"2025-07-05T09:39:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T09:39:00","slug":"independence-day-shakira-locals-day-at-briscoe-western-art-museum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/40435\/","title":{"rendered":"Independence Day, Shakira, Locals Day at Briscoe Western Art Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>FILE &#8211; Shakira performs at MetLife Stadium on Friday, May 16, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Photo by Charles Sykes\/Invision\/AP, File) (Charles Sykes,  2025 Invision)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">San Antonio is gearing up for a weekend full of fun, family-friendly events. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">From fireworks to free outdoor movie screenings, there\u2019s something for everyone to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">With the upcoming Shakira concert, KSAT would love to see your concert photos! Submit your adventures to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/connect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/connect\/\">KSAT Connect<\/a> for a chance to be featured on-air or online. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Here\u2019s what you can do this weekend to spark some fun:<\/p>\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>BAT FLIGHT &amp; CAVE TOUR:<\/b> From July 4-6, you can visit Natural Bridge Caverns to see the largest colony of bats as they take to the skies. For tickets and more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalbridgecaverns.com\/bracken-bat-flight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/naturalbridgecaverns.com\/bracken-bat-flight\/\">click here<\/a>. <\/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>CITY SWIMMING POOLS:\u00a0<\/b>As the heat begins to roll in, the City of San Antonio\u2019s outdoor pools are now open for the regular season. Pool access includes extended evening hours until 8 p.m. at most locations, with some pools offering early morning swim times beginning at 10 a.m.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2025\/06\/04\/city-of-san-antonio-to-open-all-swimming-pools-next-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2025\/06\/04\/city-of-san-antonio-to-open-all-swimming-pools-next-month\/\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"><b>FIESTA NOCHE DEL RIO:<\/b>\u00a0The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiestanochesa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.fiestanochesa.com\/\">summer series<\/a>\u00a0includes live music and dancing at the Arneson River Theatre. The shows take place every Friday and Saturday at 8:30 p.m. through Aug. 2.<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"><b>FOURTH OF JULY ARTISAN SHOW:<\/b> Stroll and shop from over 40 handmade artisan booths along the River Walk extension, which is near the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Building and the Shops at Rivercenter. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/the-san-antonio-river-walk\/4th-of-july-artisan-show\/592137686955430\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/the-san-antonio-river-walk\/4th-of-july-artisan-show\/592137686955430\/\">artisan show<\/a> will take place from July 3-6. <\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"><b>SEAWORLD\u2019S SUMMER SPECTACULAR:<\/b> The theme park will host its Summer Spectacular event, running until Aug. 3. Visitors can enjoy animal presentations, thrilling shows such as HydroPower: Xtreme FX and more. For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/seaworld.com\/san-antonio\/events\/summer-spectacular\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/seaworld.com\/san-antonio\/events\/summer-spectacular\/\">click here<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Friday, July 4<\/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>FIREWORK CELEBRATIONS: <\/b>Several places in and around San Antonio have planned Fourth of July parades, live music and fireworks for this year\u2019s holiday. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2025\/06\/30\/fireworks-parades-more-heres-where-to-celebrate-independence-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2025\/06\/30\/fireworks-parades-more-heres-where-to-celebrate-independence-day\/\">Click here<\/a> to read a list of places you can check out firework displays.<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"><b>PARTY ON THE PLAZA:<\/b> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1796774867576699\/1796774884243364\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1796774867576699\/1796774884243364\/\">Tower of the Americas<\/a> will host the family-friendly event from 7-11 p.m. There will be free live music, lawn games, caricature drawings and more. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Saturday, July 5<\/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\"\/>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"><b>MARKET DAYS:<\/b>\u00a0Visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/atpearl.com\/weekend-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pearl<\/a>\u00a0for the Farmers Market every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., to shop for local produce and meat. Pearl is located at 303 Pearl Parkway.<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"><b>OUTDOOR FAMILY FILM SERIES<\/b>: Sit back and enjoy a movie night with your family at the Mission Marquee Plaza on Saturday. The free movie screening will feature <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missionmarquee.com\/EVENTS\/Outdoor-Family-Film-Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.missionmarquee.com\/EVENTS\/Outdoor-Family-Film-Series\">\u201cTransformers One\u201d<\/a> from 7-10:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"><b>SHAKIRA: <\/b>The Colombian singer-songwriter is scheduled to perform her \u201cLas Mujeres Ya No Lloran\u201d tour at 7:30 p.m. at the Alamodome. The artist previously postponed her June concert due to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2025\/06\/18\/shakiras-concert-at-the-alamodome-rescheduled-for-july-spokesperson-says\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2025\/06\/18\/shakiras-concert-at-the-alamodome-rescheduled-for-july-spokesperson-says\/\">\u201cstructural issues.\u201d<\/a> Tickets are available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/shakira-las-mujeres-ya-no-lloran-san-antonio-texas-07-05-2025\/event\/3A00615324E407D8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/shakira-las-mujeres-ya-no-lloran-san-antonio-texas-07-05-2025\/event\/3A00615324E407D8\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Sunday, July 6<\/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\">\n<p><b>LOCALS DAY AT BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM: <\/b>On Sunday, locals can get free entry for Locals Day at Briscoe Western Art Museum. The downtown museum showcases art and artifacts representing the American West.<\/p>\n<\/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":"FILE &#8211; Shakira performs at MetLife Stadium on Friday, May 16, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. 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