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Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl
Saturday, March 15
4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check in at Howl at the Moon, 111 W Crockett
"Get lucky with us this St. Paddy's Day. Bring your crew, wear your green and get ready for a day full of green drinks, shamrocks, and epic bar-hopping fun. Let's make this St. Patrick's Day unforgettable..." Participating venues include: Drink Texas Bar, Hard Rock Cafe, Howl at the Moon, Merkaba, On the Rocks Pub, and The Bonham Exchange.

Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair
Friday, March 14 thru Sunday, March 16
Starts at noon each day
Hemisfair, 434 S Alamo
"The three-day event will showcase bands from across the U.S.A. TMA Fan Fair showcases bands from Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Florida, Michigan and of course Texas. This event has drawn more than 125,000 die-hard fans each year and offers an up close and personal atmosphere with live music on three stages featuring emerging acts and top-established performers as well as surprise guest performances. The family-oriented event has plenty of traditional food, beverages, and vendor booths as well as Tejano Music merchandise..."

San Antonio Cigar Festival
Thursday, March 13 thru Sunday, March 16
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Beethoven Maennerchor, 422 Pereida
"San Antonio Cigar Festival will provide a fun, casual and informative opportunity for Cigar, Brews & Spirits enthusiasts to meet the Local Retail Cigar Businesses, master blenders & distillers, while enjoying an evening of food & entertainment. We will offer premium cigars rolling demonstrations, fine tastings of wine and spirits, and vendors from local businesses in the community...

18th Annual Josiah Media Festival Award Winners Stream
Every Saturday and Sunday in March
On-demand
Online, presented by URBAN-15
"URBAN-15 is pleased to announce the 12 winning filmmakers from the 2024 Josiah Media Festival! The 18th iteration of this international film showcase saw submissions from all over the globe, screening films from over 20 of those nations. These films have been awarded the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place positions in each of the four respective film categories... All 12 films will be streamed in a 'Award Winners' stream every weekend in March..."

Casks & Comfort: An Irish Whiskey Dinner
Friday, March 14
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Q Kitchen / Bar, 123 Losoya
"Join us for a cozy evening celebrating the rich flavors of Ireland with perfectly paired Irish whiskeys and hearty comfort food. Enjoy a multi-course dinner featuring classic Irish-inspired dishes, each expertly matched with a premium whiskey to enhance the experience. Whether you’re a whiskey connoisseur or just love great food, this event promises a warm, flavorful journey through the best of Irish tradition."

Expelled Teachers Comedy Show
Saturday, March 15
8:00 PM
Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, 226 N St. Mary's
"The Expelled Teachers of Comedy is the Comedy Show you never knew you needed. With more than 25 combined years of Teaching experience these former Teachers take you through the hilarious things that go on in the world of Teachers. Bring your Teacher friends, students, and colleagues for a night filled with laughs and memories of things that happened when you were in school."

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert
Friday, March 14 & Saturday, March 15
7:30 PM on Fri., 2:00 PM on Saturday
Majestic Theatre, 224 E Houston
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert: "Cars fly, trees fight back, and monsters are on the loose in Harry’s second year at Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high-definition, on a giant screen, while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score. Relive every magical moment as the music brings life to a story that has enchanted the world..."

Dancing with the Stars
Thursday, March 13
7:30 PM
Majestic Theatre, 224 E Houston
"See the glitz, glam and breathtaking performances of America’s favorite dance show with this all-new show starring your favorite pros Emma Slater, Alan Bersten, Brandon Armstrong, Britt Stewart, Daniella Karagach, Gleb Savchenko, Pasha Pashkov, Rylee Arnold and special guests to be announced! Experience the excitement, athleticism, and the artistry of the ballroom, live, up-close and personal…for an unforgettable night that you won’t want to miss!"

The Electric Light Orchestra Experience
Friday, March 14
7:30 PM
Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle
"A multi-media concert celebration of the music of ELO. Audiences are left spellbound by the flawless musicianship and vocals of Evil Woman's 12 musicians as well as the fusion of Beatlesque-Pop and classical arrangements where cellos co-exist with guitars, and where classically tinged rock intersects with pop. Mr. Blue Sky, Roll Over Beethoven, and Evil Woman are among a list of over 20 instantly recognizable chart-topping hit songs."

St. Patrick's Day Parade & Celebration
Saturday, March 15 & Sunday, March 16
Various times
La Villita, Arneson River Theater, San Antonio Riverwalk
Spend the weekend downtown on the San Antonio Riverwalk and enjoy the Saint Patrick Day Celebrations. The River will be dyed green, there will be River Parades where Irish-themed decorated floats filled with Irish entertainment will glide along the river, and a festival in La Villita that will include family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food, beverages, and vendors.

Contemporary Art Month
March 1 thru March 31
Various times
The City of San Antonio
March is Contemporary Art Month -- the month that San Antonio celebrates contemporary art and the San Antonio vibrant art community. There will be art events, exhibits, and performances at venues throughout the city... all month long. Click the button below to go to the Contemporary Art Month website, and click the "See the latest issue above" for information on art events coming up in the downtown area.

Sunset Festival at The Espee
Friday, March 7 & Saturday, March 8
4:00 PM
The Espee, St. Paul Square, 1160 E Commerce
"Experience Sunset Festival, a two-day music celebration at The Espee... Featuring a stacked lineup of rock, Indie, R&B, and hip-hop artists, this festival is a must-attend event for live music lovers!" Here's the lineup:
Friday: Spoon, Band of Horses, Aly & AJ, The Droptines, Tanner Legg & The Heaters, Cody Jasper, Buttercup, Elnuh; Saturday: Santigold, Warren G, Allen Stone, Lilyisthatyou, The Daisy Killers, Nicky Diamonds, Los Juanos, Baldemar
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Arts & Entertainment Events
LNF Weekly publishes a free weekly newsletter that alerts you to all the arts and entertainment events going on in the neighborhood and the broader downtown area, by which we mean everything from The Pearl to Lone Star. Each newsletter covers more than one hundred events, including art gallery openings, live music, festivals, and theater.
In addition, on this page, we highlight a dozen or so events coming up soon that we think you might especially enjoy. We update this list every day to keep it current.