Events
BY ANDREW CREELMAN & PARKS KUGLE
June
June English Country Dancing English Dance S.A. will host dance lessons at the Memorial Library. English County Dances, dating from the 1500s to the 1820s, range from elegant court dances to circle and square dances. • June 21, 3-5:30 p.m. • Free • Memorial Library, 3222 Culebra Road, San Antonio • www.mysapl.org The Prisoner Wine Dinner Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse is hosting a four- course dinner with special wines from The Prisoner Wine Company and gourmet dishes such as Pan-Seared Sea Bass and Wagyu Porterhouse. Reservations are required. • June 26, 7:00 p.m. • $89 (entree) • 5546 N. Loop 1604 W., Ste. 160, San Antonio • www.fogodechao.com Independence Day Picnic at the Park The City of Shavano Park is hosting an Independence Day celebration parade and community picnic, along with a baking contest and bike decoration contest. Preregistration is required for contests. • June 28, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (picnic) • 10:15 a.m. (baking contest inside City Hall) • 10:30 a.m. (parade start and bike contest outside City Hall) • Free • City Hall, 900 Saddletree Court, Shavano Park • www.shavanopark.org
Fiesta Noche del Rio The event lights up the historic Arneson River Theatre at La Villita. The 68th Fiesta del Noche del Rio features music, dancing and colorful costumes that celebrate the unique culture and heritage of San Antonio. Fiesta Noche del Rio runs from June 6-Aug.
3 every Friday and Saturday night. • June 27- Aug. 3, 8:30 p.m. • $10-$25 • La Villita, 418 Villita St., San Antonio • www.fiestanochesa.com
Market Square Fourth of July Celebration The celebration includes food, artisan vendors, performances from local bands, face painting and
a stars and stripes concert at the Alamo, live music from the U.S. Air Force Rock Band and a drone show. • July 1-6, event times vary • Free • www.visitsanantonio.com Salute at Sunset River Parades Four free river parades will be held over the July Fourth weekend. The parades will feature patriotically decorated floats each evening at 8 p.m. Attendees can view the parades anywhere along the downtown River Walk. • July 3-5, 8 p.m. • Free • www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
themed character visits • July 4-5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Free • 514 W. Commerce St., San Antonio • www.marketsquaresa.com
July
First Friday Artwalk at Blue Star On the first Friday of every month, Blue Star hosts an art walk with multiple studios and galleries open to the public. The event also features live music and arts and crafts vendors. • July 4, 6-9 p.m. • Free
Stars & Stripes on Houston Street Held by the City of San Antonio, Centro San Antonio, the Alamo and Visit San Antonio, the Stars & Stripes on Houston Street features a series of events along the historic promenade. These free events include family- friendly picnics in the park, festive brunches, themed movie nights, paleta and popsicle pop-ups, live music and parades. On the Fourth of July, attendees can catch
• 1414 S. Alamo St., San Antonio • www.bluestarartscomplex.com
All Instruments All Ages All Skill Levels 1-on-1 Lessons
2540 Thousand Oaks Dr #109 San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 201-5275 www.stjohnmusic.com
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