Events
BY ANDREW CREELMAN
Jazz in the Garden: Toro Flores & Hot Sauce Experience lush scenery at this popular San Antonio garden, along with intimate music from Toro Flores & Hot Sauce, a local jazz musician and backing band. Food and drinks are available and guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. • Oct. 10, 6:30-9 p.m. • Free (donations accepted) • Japanese Tea Garden, 3853 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio • saparks.org/events/jazz-in-the-garden-fall-series
Family Fishing Day As fish are released into the San Antonio River, head to Brackenridge Park and learn how to cast a reel and wrangle in the biggest catch. There will be a contest for those under 16, and no license is necessary to participate.
• Oct. 25, 9 a.m. • Free (admission)
• Joske Pavilion, 3700 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio • www.brackenridgepark.org/event/family-fishing- day
band through the talents of Beasts Over Boston as they perform their first concert in Texas. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show begins at 9 p.m. • Oct. 3-4, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. • $15 • Fitzgerald’s, 437 McCarty Road, Ste. 101, San Antonio • www.fitzrockssa.com/events Market Days at Encino Park There will be 70 vendors selling jewelry, food, clothing, crafts and more. Proceeds will go to local scholarships. • Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Encino Park Community Center, 1923 Encino Rio, San Antonio • www.facebook.com/p/Market-Days-Encino-Park- Womens-Club Día de los Muertos Half Marathon Participants are encouraged to wear costumes for the race. The event will also have a kids’ race, a 5K, and a quarter marathon. • Oct. 5, times vary • Ticket prices vary • Eisenhower Park, 19399 NW. Military Hwy., San Antonio • www.runsignup.com/Race/TX/SanAntonio National Night Out This event will feature demonstrations from police and fire departments. There will also be inflatables, an obstacle course, face painting, photo opportunities and more. • Oct. 7, 6-8 p.m. • Free (admission) • Shavano Park City Hall, 900 Saddletree Court,
Shavano Park • www.shavanopark.org/residents/events.php
September
Dancing in the Dark: Bye Bye Summer Bachata Head to this historic area of San Antonio to get dancing lessons and enjoy downtown dining and shopping.
Big Texas Comicon Check out this fan convention featuring appearances and photo-ops with actors Anthony Starr, Kristen Schaal, Martin Kove and more. There will be vendors, artists, comic books, cards and more. • Oct. 17-19, times vary • Ticket prices vary • Henry B. González Convention Center, 900 E. Market St., San Antonio • www.bigtexascomicon.com 10th Annual Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Festival Attendees can learn, celebrate and see the importance of butterflies and other pollinators in the South Texas ecosystem. There will be hands-on nature activities and lectures for all ages. • Oct. 18, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. • Free (admission) • Brackenridge Park, 3700 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio • www.brackenridgepark.org 8th Annual Monster Dash Hosted by the nonprofit Now You See Me, head to this Halloween-themed race from a mile fun run to a half marathon with a pet costume contest, free food and more. • Oct. 26, 7:30 a.m. • $30-75 depending on race distance • Comanche Park, 2600 Rigsby Road, San Antonio • http://bit.ly/2025DASHER
• Sept. 23, 6 p.m. • Free (admission) • La Villita, 418 Villita St., San Antonio • www.lavillitasanantonio.com/Our-Events
Oktoberfest at Little Woodrow’s There will be live music, a Stein Hoisting competition, beer and more. • Sept. 27, 5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Little Woodrow’s, 606 W. Afton Oaks Blvd., San Antonio • www.littlewoodrows.com Rey Feo Superhero River Parade To finish off Hispanic Heritage Month, check out this superhero-themed festival and parade supporting a local nonprofit that benefits education scholarships. • Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m. • $25 (general admission) • Arneson River Theatre, 418 Villita St., San Antonio • www.reyfeoscholarship.com/events
October
Beast over Boston — Tribute to Iron Maiden Hear the legendary sounds of this iconic heavy metal
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