North San Antonio Edition | January 2026

BY ANDREW CREELMAN

Bar-B-Que Cook-Off Check out this competitive cooking contest sanctioned by the International Barbecue Cookers Association and hosted by the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, featuring live music, activities, a kids’ cook-off and more. • Jan. 29-31, times vary • $13 (admission) • 723 Frost Bank Center Drive, San Antonio • www.sarodeo.com

Urban Farm & Food Bank Tour See the inner workings of the San Antonio Food Bank and check out the farm where the organization grows its own produce.

• Jan. 24, 29; Feb. 5, 7, 12, 14, 10-11 a.m. • $15 (admission), children under 3 free • San Antonio Food Bank, 5200 W. Historic, Old Hwy. 90, San Antonio • https://delveexperiences.com

• Feb. 13, 6 p.m. • Ticket prices vary based on sponsorship levels • The Ralston, 950 E. Hildebrand Ave., San Antonio • www.vibrantworks.org ‘SAW: The Musical’ Watch a theatrical and musical performance of the popular horror film “SAW.” • Feb. 13-28, 7:30 p.m. (Thursdays and Fridays); 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (Saturdays); 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. (Sundays) • $44.52+ (admission) • The Josephine Theater, 339 W. Josephine St., San Antonio • www.josephinetheatre.org Dad Rock Night This night of live music will feature a selection of “dad rock”-inspired bands playing tribute to the music of the early 2000s alternative scene. • Feb. 20, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. • $22 (admission), $29 (at-the-door cover) • Fitzgerald’s, 437 McCarty Road, Ste. 101, San Antonio • www.fitzrockssa.com/events

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Monster Jam The famous pit racing event is making its way to the Alamo City, featuring speed and skill competitions and more. • Jan. 24-25, 7 p.m. (Saturday); 3 p.m. (Sunday) • $33+ (admission) • Alamodome, 100 Montana St., San Antonio • www.monsterjam.com/en-us Understanding Climate Change and its Im- pacts on Ecosystems Head to this educational seminar, led by Alamo Area Master Naturalist Gary Poole, where he will discuss the impacts of climate change on Texas ecosystems. • Jan. 24, 9:00-10:30 a.m. • Free (admission) • Urban Ecology Center Classroom, 8400 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio • www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar-events/nature- talk-012426 10th Annual Cowboy Brunch This annual food and music festival showcases several Texas-based musicians, all-day activities and more. Preregistration required. • Jan. 30, 7 a.m.-close • Free (admission) • Thirsty Horse Saloon, 2335 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio • Facebook: Thirsty Horse Saloon

‘Dreamgirls’ This musical will detail the story of three young singers as they deal with the ups and downs of fame and fortune. • Feb. 6-March 8, times vary • $35-60 (general admission) • San Pedro Playhouse, 800 W. Ashby Place, San Antonio • www.sanpedroplayhouse.org/shows/dreamgirls Alamo City Ultra Compete in either a 50K, 25K, 10K or 5K at this race on a challenging, Hill Country course in northern San Antonio. • Feb. 7, times vary • Registration cost varies based on race distance • Eisenhower Park, 19399 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio • www.riseracingco.com/alamo-city-ultra San Antonio Coffee Festival San Antonio’s biggest coffee event will showcase local and international roasters with over 80 varieties of coffee, plus an art market, coffee brewing workshops, live entertainment and more. • Feb. 7, 8-9 a.m. premium VIP access; 9-10 a.m. VIP access; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. general access • $25.09 (admission) • Civic Park at Hemisfair, 210 S. Alamo St., San Antonio • www.sacoffeefest.com Dining in the Dark Enjoy a curated, three-course meal at the San Antonio Zoo with this unique dining experience. Proceeds will help benefit Vision Works, a nonprofit geared toward supporting people with vision loss.

Worth the trip

Boerne Chocolate Walk Hunt for candy at selected local restaurants and shops across the Hill Country Mile to be entered into a raffle for prizes and more. • Feb. 13-14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • $25 (admission) • Main Plaza, Boerne • www.ci.boerne.tx.us/602/Boerne-Chocolate-Walk

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