Spring brings new festivities to San Antonio, including a Spring Equinox Market, Monarch Fest, a huge comedy tour and a SA Philharmonic concert.
SAN ANTONIO — Spring is finally here! With plenty of sunshine and clear blue skies, this weekend is the perfect opportunity to get out and enjoy some spring-time activities this weekend in San Antonio.
Here’s some events you won’t want to miss.
Spurs v. 76ers
What better family outing in the Alamo City than to support the Silver & Black. On Friday, the San Antonio Spurs host the Philadelphia 76ers at Frost Bank Center.
The team is coming off a rollercoaster of wins and defeats since the team’s loss of Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox for the season, including an inspiring victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night–what might forever be known as The Mamu Game.
When: Friday, March 21 at 7 p.m.
Where: Frost Bank Center (1 Frost Bank Center Drive)
Cost: Tickets start as low as $10 and can be purchased on Ticketmaster
Spring Equinox Market
Gardopia Gardens kicks off the season this Saturday with the Spring Equinox Farmers Market.
The free event features free produce, local artisan goods and crafts, live music, a cooking demonstratio, and plenty of family-friendly activities.
What better way to embrace longer days and warmer weather than with a vibrant gathering in the garden? Get your free tickets here.
When: Saturday, March 22 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Gardopia Gardens (619 N. New Braunfels Ave.)
Cost: Free
Monarch Fest
The San Antonio Zoo also kicks off the springtime fun with a two-day festival celebrating all things monarchs, milkweed and migration.
The 10th Annual Monarch Fest features live music and entertainment, educational games, crafts, seed giveaways, memorable characters, story times and more. Get your tickets now.
When: Saturday & Sunday, March 22-23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: The San Antonio Zoo (3903 N. St. Mary’s St.)
Cost: Free or members and included with zoo admission
Wanda Sykes at the Majestic
Ranking among Entertainment Weekly’s 25 Funniest People in America, stand-up comedian, actress and writer Wanda Sykes brings her Please & Thank You Tour to the Majestic Theatre this Friday.
When: Friday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Majestic Theatre (224 E. Houston St.)
Cost: Tickets start at about $40 and can be purchased here.
San Antonio Philharmonic
The San Antonio Philharmonic presents Classics VII conducted by Jeffrey Kahane featuring Ukrainian pianist Illia Ovcharenko.
The program features a mix of enchanting melodies and powerful storytelling, where magic comes to life through vivid orchestration.
When: Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Scottish Rite Hall (308 Avenue E.)
Cost: Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased here
Plus..
Get your tickets to Liberty Band’s 48th anniversary at the VFW Post 9186 near Mission County Park from 8 p.m. to midnight on Friday for a celebration of Tejano and Conjunto music. Get your tickets at Janie’s Record Shop, Del Bravo Record Shop or at the VFW Post 9186.
The San Antonio Gunslingers also host their first home game on Saturday against the Tulsa Oilers at the Freeman Coliseum.
Finally, unwind at the free Sunday Market at the Brick at Blue Star.