Good morning. How’s your coffee? It’s been a full week since we last touched base. Not only is it as hot as ever, but we are fully embedded in the dog days of June. What will Summer 2022 have in store? You can read my highly exaggerated local trend forecast to ponder this question. However, if you’re not the conspiratorial type and are more interested in taking things week by week, you’re in the right place. Here are 10 things happening across town this weekend (and some stuff happening a little bit after).
Without further ado, here are 10 things happening in San Antonio from Thursday, June 16 to Wednesday, June 22.
Thursday
Sister Hazel will be performing their hits at Sam’s Burger Joint this Thursday, June 16. Doors open at 7 p.m.
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Sister Hazel at Sam’s Burger Joint
If you’re in need of a healthy romp through the past, catch the platinum-selling 90’s band Sister Hazel will be performing their hits at Sam’s Burger Joint this Thursday, June 16. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Find it: Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St., San Antonio 78215
Cost: GA $25
Scenes from Sunday’s Galentine’s Day celebration at Pearl Park with the SoundCream Airstream.
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SoundCream Airstream
SoundCream Airstream continues its weekly Summer Block Party series at Pearl Park this Thursday, June 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. This family event allows you to grab cold drinks and grab-and-go food from the Pearl’s food hall, The Bottling Department, while enjoying a live DJ set. This week, DJ Manolo Black will perform.
Find it: Pearl Park, 303 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio 78215
Cost: Free
Friday
SAMA Fantastic Beasts screening
Slab Cinema is relocating your family movie night outdoors. Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, and your kids to catch a screening of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them on the lawn of the San Antonio Museum of Art. Lawn space is first come first serve.
Find it: San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave., San Antonio 78215
Cost: Free to attend
Drag the girls to Paper Tiger’s “Bad Bunny Party” and show off your moves on Friday, June 17.
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Bad Bunny Party at Paper Tiger
If you can’t get enough of Puerto Rican heartthrob and chart-topping king of reggaeton Bad Bunny, then you’re going to want to drag the girls to Paper Tiger’s “Bad Bunny Party.” Show off your moves on the dance floor while drinking Moscow Mules this Friday starting at 9 p.m. This is an 18 and up event.
Find it: Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio, 78212
Cost: GA $25
Suenos de la Botanica is popping up for one night only in celebration of the group’s 7th anniversary. There will be performances by Wayne Holtz, drag kings and queens, and burlesque performers.
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Suenos de la Botanica
From 2015 through 2020, La Botanica was the destination for drag nights, vegan food, and the queer community. This Pride month, they are popping up for one night only in celebration of the group’s 7th anniversary. There will be performances by Wayne Holtz, drag kings and queens, and burlesque performers. Guests can enjoy Chef Rebel Mariposa’s signature vegan eats and browse local artisan Very That’s “mini mercado.” Festivities will last from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. All ages are welcome.
Find it: Brick, 108 Blue Star, San Antonio, 78204
Cost: Give what you can
Saturday
A rendering of a barge in San Antonio’s first annual Pride River Parade.
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The 1st Pride River Parade
In celebration of Pride Month, San Antonio is adding a new event to the standard lineup. Head downtown to experience the first LGBTQ+ Pride river parade. From noon to 5 p.m., festivities will take place at La Villita, with local artisans, vendors, and food. The first run of the river parade will pass through the Downtown Reach to close out the festival from 4 to 5 p.m. An encore presentation will occur from 7 to 8 p.m., this time it will snake around River Walk’s Museum Reach.
Find it: San Antonio River, La Villita
Cost: Free
Free Family Bubble Day
This family and pet friendly event aims to bring bubbly, sensory fun to the Deco District during the SA Local Market. There will bubble wands, free bubble arts and crafts, bubble making, plus, shopping from BarbacoApparel, Viva Chabela and more. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from Marielia’s Bussin’ Lemonade and Just Sue’s Kitchen. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Find it: Deco Mercado, 1921 Fredericksburg Rd
Cost: Free
Monterey Bay FC Union plays San Antonio FC during a USL Championship soccer match, Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Toyota Field in San Antonio, Texas. (Darren Abate/USL Championship)
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San Antonio FC Oakland Roots
If you’re still looking for something fun to take your dad to during father’s day, why not a soccer game? San Antonio FC will take on the Oakland Roots this Saturday at Toyota Field. Kick-off is at 8 p.m.
Find it: Toyota Field, 5106 David Edwards Drive, San Antonio 78233
Cost: $13
Sir Mix-A-Lot is headed to San Antonio, and you can bet he’ll be performing his hit Baby Got Back.
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Oh. my. god. Becky. Sir Mix-A-Lot’s performing
Like Sister Hazel, the “Baby got back” rapper and pop culture legend, Sir Mix-A-Lot, is travelling up from the depths of the 90’s to perform in San Antonio area this weekend at The Roundup. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m.
Find it: The Roundup, 531 FM 3351, Boerne, 78006
Cost: Tickets start at $25
Alamo Beer Co. is hosting a Juneteenth event in San Antonio.
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Juneteenth Block Party
Alamo Beer Co. is hosting its second-annual celebration of the black community and Juneteenth. Enjoy beer, food, music, and more. A portion of all funds raised will go toward the community efforts of the Dream Big Scholarship Fund, Inc. Festivities will start at 3 p.m. and run until 9 p.m.
Find it: Alamo Beer Co., 202 Lamar St., San Antonio 78202
Cost:Free, but you must reserve your tickets
Play some pickleball this Father’s Day at San Antonio’s Chicken N Pickle.
Courtesy of Chicken N Pickle
Sunday
Father’s Day Pickleball Tournament
Enjoy a round or two of Pickleball with your pop this Father’s Day (yes, it is this Sunday). Awards will be given to those who dress the most “like a dad.”
Find it: Chicken N Pickle, 5215 UTSA Blvd., San Antonio 78249
Cost: $60 per team
The Blue Man Group is in San Antonio for Father’s Day at the H-E-B Performance Hall for two shows on Sunday, June 19.
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Blue Man Group
Oh man, the Blue Man Group is here on Father’s Day. Rally the family for a couple of hours of “tomfoolery” and energetic performance drumming at the H-E-B Performance Hall. Available shows are at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Find it: Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio 78205
Cost: $39.50
Monday
Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom screening
Learn about about and celebrate Juneteenth with a free screening of Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom at the Tobin Center. The afternoon will also feature a discussion with a local historian, poet, and the film’s director, Ya’Ke Smith. The film begins at 3 p.m.
Find it: Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio 78205
Cost: Free
Tuesday
Cinema Tuesdays
As part of Texas Public Radio’s Cinema Tuesdays series, a screening of the 1982 documentary film Say Amen, Somebody will be shown. The film documents the history and impact of gospel music. Watch it at the Santikos Northwest Theater at 7:30 p.m.
Find it: Santikos Northwest, 7600 I-10 W., San Antonio 78230
Cost: Tickets $15
Grammy Award-winning, multi platinum singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat will take the stage at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre this Wednesday, June 22, at 7:30 p.m.
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Wednesday
Colbie Caillat
If you’re feeling “bubbly” you may want to see a Colbie Caillat concert this week. The Grammy Award-winning multi platinum singer-songwriter will take the stage at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The tour marks the 15th anniversary of her 2007 breakthrough album COCO, which she will be playing in its entirety.
Find it: Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, 226 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio 78205
Cost: $35-65
The Lonesome Rose is hosting karaoke so you can show us your best Dolly Parton rendition.
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Cowboy Karaoke
If you love to croon the good old country tunes, then head to Cowboy Karaoke at The Lonesome Rose for a mid-week pick me up and show everyone your best rendition of Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson. Your set begins at 9 p.m.
Find it: The Lonesome Rose, 2114 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio 78212
Cost: Free
For a list of events across the San Antonio area or to submit your own, visit our Entertainment page.