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May & June events
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Nina Diaz will play an album release show at 9 p.m. May 28 at 502 Bar. LIVEMUSIC 502 BAR 502 Embassy Oaks, Ste. 138 San Antonio 210-257-8125 www.502bar.com MAY 21 The Heroine CD release show, Propaganda Poets, Westcreek, 9 p.m. 24 Mega Ran, Richie Branson, Rustage, Gross Angel, 8 p.m. 28 Nina Diaz album release show, 9 p.m. THIRSTYHORSEDANCEHALL 2335 NWMilitary Hwy. San Antonio (Doors open at 7 p.m.) 210-348-1513 www.thirstyhorse.net MAY 25 Nate DeLeon 26 Mario Flores PICKS BAR 4553 N. Loop 1604 W., Ste. 1101 San Antonio 210-253-9220 www.picksbar.com MAY 21 Chandler and the Bings, 9:30 p.m. 18 Jordan Gauna 19 Mario Flores 21 Small Town Habit 26 Van Full of Nuns, 5:30 p.m. 27 Passing Strangers, 9:30 p.m. 28 The Motts, 9:30 p.m. COURTESY NINA DIAZ
VISIT A BOOK FESTIVAL CENTRAL LIBRARY AND SOUTHWEST SCHOOL OF ART
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ENJOY BREWS AND SKEWED FOODS SUNKEN GARDEN THEATER
The Dark Side of the Brew and Skew is a culinary and music festival that will feature more than 20 renowned local chefs and restaurants competing in a skewer cookout. Headliner bands will include Texas Pink Floyd, which includes alumni from Pink Floyd. Proceeds will bene t the nonpro t organization Music for Life. 2-11 p.m. Free (admission age 10 and under), starting at $35 (age 11 and over). Sunken Garden Theater, 3875 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio. 210-722-1993. www.thedarksideofthebrewandskew.com
The 10th annual San Antonio Book Festival returns as an in-person event, featuring appearances by more than 70 local and national authors such as Jericho Brown, Julia Glass, Margo Je erson, Natalie Diaz and Emma Straub. The free event includes book signings, panel discussions, author presentations, children’s theater performances and food trucks. ( 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central Library and Southwest School
of Art, 600 Soledad St., San Antonio. 210-701-8370. www.sabookfestival.org
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(Fri.-Sat.), 1 p.m. Sun., 7 p.m. (June 2 and 9). $15-$45. 800 W. Ashby Place, San Antonio. 210-733-7258. www.thepublicsa.org/currentseason 21 LEARNABOUT BONSAI TREES San Antonio Bonsai Society members will present their bonsai collections and demonstrate the ancient art of bonsai at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Bonsai trees will be available for purchase. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 21, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. May 22. Admission by regular SABG admission or membership. 555 Funston Place, San Antonio. 210-536-1400. www.sabot.org 27 THROUGH 29 SHOP FOR UNIQUE THINGS The Women’s Guild from St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church presents the Trash and Treasure Sale, featuring various used jewelry, collectibles, chia, kitchenware, glassware, home decor, scarves, holiday items, small appliances and shoes. Free entry. Prices vary on items. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 1602 Thousand Oaks Drive, San Antonio. 210-494-1606. www.stmarkevangelist.com
senior theater students at the campus auditorium. Patrons are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing where possible. Attendees must reserve seating in advance. 7 p.m. $10-$15. 23203 Bulverde Road, San Antonio. 210-356-0400. www.johnsontheatre.com 19 CELEBRATE NICHE’S ANNIVERSARY Local boutique Niche is hosting a series of 25th anniversary events, including a fashion show that will feature special discounts, wine and gift bags for guests. Space is limited. 6-8 p.m. Free (RSVP required). Pearl, 302 Pearl Parkway, Ste. 112, San Antonio. 210-437-0239. www.facebook.com/nicheatpearl 20 THROUGH JUNE 12 CATCHA PLAY The Public Theater of San Antonio performs “She Loves Me,” a musical comedy set in the 1930s about two sparring sales clerks who do not realize that their respective beloved pen pal is really one another. American Sign Language interpretation will be provided at the June 9, 10 and 12 shows. 7:30 p.m.
On multiple weekends each month, Arbor Park Pop-Up Market features local artisans and vendors selling homemade apparel, accessories, decor, food and more in an outdoor market at the Arbor Park shopping center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. every other Saturday and Sunday. Free admission. 17700 N. U.S. 281, San Antonio. www.facebook.com/ arborparkpopupmarket 14 PROTECT YOUR PETS Hollywood Park Humane Society and Vanguard Vet Clinic will o er a low-cost vaccination and microchip clinic for Hollywood Park pet owners outside City Hall. Pets must be leashed or in a carrier. Only cash or a credit card will be accepted. 9-11 a.m. 2 Mecca Drive, Hollywood Park. 210-495-4856. 19 AND 20 WATCH THEATER STUDENTS PERFORM Johnson High School theater students will present one-act plays directed by
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