{"id":777240,"date":"2026-05-06T12:29:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T12:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/777240\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T12:29:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T12:29:32","slug":"top-to-dos-may-june-2026-san-antonio-magazine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/777240\/","title":{"rendered":"Top To-Do\u2019s: May-June 2026 – San Antonio Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cSteel Magnolias\u201d: <\/b>Theatergoers will laugh and cry when San Pedro Playhouse stages Robert Harling\u2019s Southern classic. It\u2019s set in a Louisiana beauty parlor, where a group of women deal with life\u2019s tribulations. May 7-June 7, San Pedro Playhouse, sanpedroplayhoue.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"Molly Tuttle | Photo by Ebru Yildiz<\/p>\n

Molly Tuttle and Maggie Rose: <\/b>This Americana double bill features bluegrass musician Tuttle, who reshapes tradition on songs such as \u201cDooley\u2019s Farm,\u201d a cousin of Steve Earle\u2019s \u201cCopperhead Road,\u201d and the incendiary \u201cEverything Burns,\u201d which kicks off her latest album, \u201cSo Long Little Miss Sunshine.\u201d Rose is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter. May 8, Stable Hall, stablehall.com<\/a><\/p>\n

San Antonio Asian Festival:<\/b> 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<\/a><\/p>\n

Mother\u2019s Day: <\/b>If the kids bring Mom breakfast in bed, knock a few items off her to-do list and don\u2019t make too many demands, their work is done on Mother\u2019s 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<\/a><\/p>\n

Roby Lakatos Ensemble: <\/b>Hungarian violinist Lakatos moves among classical music, jazz, standards and folk music on albums such as \u201cKlezmer Karma\u201d and \u201cGypsy Love.\u201d The concert is the season finale of Musical Bridges Around the World\u2019s Musical Evenings series. May 10, Stable Hall, free, stablehall.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cRita\u201d:<\/b> The Tobin Center\u2019s 100A theater company is presenting Willy Russell\u2019s 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<\/a><\/p>\n

Tejano Conjunto Festival: <\/b>The highlight of Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center\u2019s conjunto festival will be the final day\u2019s tribute to the late Flaco Jimenez featuring the accordionist\u2019s brother, Santiago Jimenez Jr., and musicians from Japan, the Netherlands, Mexico and Spain. May 14-17, Royal Palace Ballroom and Rosedale Park, guadalupeculturalarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Zoo La-La: <\/b>More than 50 San Antonio restaurants, including Paloma Blanca, Fogo de Chao, Alamo Caf\u00e9 and Voodoo Doughnuts, will participate in this event celebrating 30 years. Grazers can eat to the beats of throwback hip-hop acts Tag Team (\u201cWhoomp! There It Is\u201d) and Digital Underground (\u201cThe Humpty Dance\u201d). May 14, San Antonio Zoo, sazoo.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Whiskey Riot: <\/b>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 \u201cDecanter\u201d Bourbon Barrel Proof, Arran 10 Year Single Malt Scotch and Prideful Goat 12 Year. May 16, Freeman Expo Hall, whiskeyriot.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Memorial Day Weekend: <\/b>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<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"Jason Isbell | Getty Images<\/p>\n

Jason Isbell: <\/b>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 \u201c24 Frames\u201d and \u201cIf We Were Vampires,\u201d among other work. This is a solo show. May 23, Majestic Theatre, us.agttickets.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Microhistories of the Andes: <\/b>This exhibit, drawn from the museum\u2019s permanent collection, looks at the Andean world\u2019s 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<\/a><\/p>\n

Best New Restaurants 2026: <\/strong>Join San Antonio Magazine for an unforgettable culinary experience at our Best New Restaurants event \u2014\u00a0where the spotlight shines on the city\u2019s most exciting new talent. Step into a thoughtfully-curated dinner party\u00a0\u2014 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<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cPterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs\u201d:<\/b> The Witte\u2019s 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<\/a><\/p>\n

Pride River Parade:<\/b> Pride kicks off a little early in San Antonio with floating parades and a celebration with music and more. The theme of this year\u2019s event is Rainbow Rodeo. May 30, San Antonio River Walk and La Villia, thesanantonioriverwalk.com<\/a><\/p>\n

June<\/b>
\n\"\"Take 6 | Photo by John Abbott<\/p>\n

Take 6: <\/b>Acclaimed a cappella group Take 6 celebrated its 45th anniversary last year. The singers\u2019 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\u2019s most recent studio album, \u201cIconic,\u201d includes a cover of Christopher Cross\u2019 \u201cSailing.\u201d June 6, Carver Community Cultural Center, thecarver.org<\/a><\/p>\n

The Orchestra San Antonio:<\/b> The Tobin Center\u2019s resident orchestra presents \u201cSummer Tales,\u201d a concert featuring selections from \u201cCarmen\u201d 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<\/a><\/p>\n

SpaceCon San Antonio: <\/b>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 \u201cThe X-Files\u201d; Helen Slater, the original Supergirl; and multiple cast members from the \u201cStar Wars\u201d and \u201cStar Trek\u201d franchises, including Hayden Christensen and William Shatner. June 12-14, Freeman Coliseum Expo Halls, spaceconsa.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Joe Jackson: <\/b>The resentful \u201cIs She Really Going Out With Him\u201d was singer and pianist Joe Jackson\u2019s calling card as punk turned to New Wave. He revealed a more elegant side on the \u201cNight and Day\u201d hits \u201cStepping Out\u201d and \u201cBreaking Us in Two.\u201d The 71-year-old Jackson\u2019s new album is titled \u201cHope and Fury.\u201d June 19, Majestic Theatre, us.agttickets.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Courtyard Cookout: <\/b>Spoil Dad on Father\u2019s 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<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"Pride Parade | File photo<\/p>\n

Pride Bigger Than Texas: <\/b>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<\/a><\/p>\n

July<\/b><\/p>\n

H-E-B Fourth of July Celebration: <\/b>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\u2019s 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<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201c& Juliet\u201d:<\/b> 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<\/a><\/p>\n

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