
Lenten Concert
Tuesday, April 15
12:00 PM
First Baptist Church of San Antonio, 515 McCullough
"The last Lenten Concert of our 2025 series will feature the captivating artistry of Rachel Ferris, a multifaceted harpist with a distinguished career as an orchestral player, soloist, and chamber musician. Formerly Principal Harpist of the San Antonio Symphony, she's performed with renowned orchestras nationwide, including the Houston and Baltimore Symphonies. A seasoned chamber musician with groups like Camerata San Antonio and Olmos Ensemble (where she's Executive Director), she's also a featured soloist with orchestras like the Sarasota Orchestra. Currently on faculty at Trinity University,.."

2nd Annual Blues & Soul Festival
Saturday, April 12
5:00 PM
Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Pkwy
"Get ready for the 2nd annual Blues & Soul Fest at Stable Hall! Last year's inaugural event was special in so many ways. 2025 will be no different. We're going even bigger and it will surely be a night to remember! The exciting blues and soul group, Greyhounds, from Austin, TX will be headlining this year... The Last Jimenez put on such a rockin’ show last year, they’re returning... Aaron Stephens Band is joining the lineup this year... Tomar and The FC's, another powerhouse band that just released a new album, have been added to the lineup... Chris Cuevas, who established this San Antonio Blues & Soul Fest and curated the exciting day of live music, will also be playing with his band..."

Concert in the Park
Sunday, April 13
5:30 PM
Beautify San Antonio Park, 801 S Main
You are invited to a free concert in the park. "The Brackenridge High School Jazz Band provides students opportunities to learn and perform various styles of jazz music. The group consistently receives superior ratings at jazz festivals in the San Antonio area and is a 2024-2025 recipient of the Texas Jazz Educators Association Jazz Grant. Presented by the King William Association. Mark your calendars now for this FREE concert for all ages. Come early and bring family and friends, a blanket or chairs and a picnic if you like."

Illuminate and Inspire - 2025 TPR Gala
Friday, April 11
6:30 PM
Texas Public Radion, 321 W Commerce
"Join Texas Public Radio for an extraordinary evening at our inaugural Illuminate and Inspire Gala to honor changemakers in our community. Experience a night of wonder, connection, and storytelling as your support and presence continue to create a better future for everyone through quality public radio programming and education..." Enjoy dinner, wine, beer, a silent auction, and a live auction.

2025 SA Tastemaker Awards
Thursday, April 10
7:00 PM
Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W Market
"If you love food and drink, you won't want to miss this CultureMap signature event featuring San Antonio's top culinary talent. The CultureMap Tastemaker Awards return to celebrate San Antonio's top restaurant and bar talent for 2025. Our mission is to shine a spotlight on the people and places that shape San Antonio's vibrant culinary scene. Join us for our signature tasting event and awards ceremony. We’ll celebrate all of the nominees and unveil this year’s winners, and you’ll enjoy an evening full of chef-prepared bites and specialty drinks..."

Mega Corazon 2025
Every day through Wednesday, April 30
On demand
Online, presented by URBAN-15
"Mega Corazón presents an incredible opportunity for audiences around the globe to celebrate National Poetry Month with some of Texas’ premiere poets. Join us for this incredible marathon. Mega Corazón 2025 will premiere on Wednesday, April 16th at 8pm at URBAN-15’s livestream page urban15.org/live-stream . The steam will run continuously on a 24/7 loop through the end of National Poetry Month, and audiences will have a chance to vote for their favorite poet online at urban15.org. This vote will determine the winner of Mega Corazón, who will be awarded the $500 “Gregg Barrios Precious Words Prize”.

13th Annual San Antonio Book Festival
Saturday, April 12
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Central Library, 600 Soledad
"Over 100 notable local, regional and national authors will participate in the festival. This year’s lineup includes nationally renowned authors such as Nate DiMeo, Stephen Graham Jones, Erin Entrada Kelly, Nita Prose, Cristina Rivera Garza and more. The festival will take place at the Central Library and UTSA Southwest Campus in downtown San Antonio. The free, family-friendly event draws festival goers to downtown San Antonio for a full day of author presentations, panel discussions, book sales, signings, activities for children and teens, and food trucks. SABF showcases debut authors and established writers, introducing attendees to new literary talents."

Starving Artist Art Show
Saturday, April 12
10:00 AM
La Villita Historic Arts Village, 418 Villita
"Celebrating 63 years, the Starving Artist Art Show has become one of the largest art shows in the United States with over 1,000 artists and craftsmen. In 1981 A National Registered Trademark was obtained preserving the popular event for San Antonio and future generations. Registration fees from artists go toward supporting the Little Church of La Villita Food Program."

Tiffany Haddish: The Funny and Fearless Tour
Friday, April 11
7:00 PM
Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, 226 N St. Mary's
"Tiffany Haddish is an Emmy, Grammy, and NAACP Image Award winner who has established herself as one of the most sought-after comedic actresses and performers worldwide. In June, Haddish teamed up with legendary songwriter Diane Warren to release her empowering new single, Woman Up. She is also a New York Times bestselling author of the memoir The Last Black Unicorn and a children’s book author of Layla, The Last Black Unicorn. Her latest book, a collection of essays entitled I Curse You With Joy, was released in May..."

United State of the City
Tuesday, April 15
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Grand Hyatt San Antonio, 600 E Market
"Since being elected in 2017, Mayor Ron Nirenberg has been committed to growing and diversifying San Antonio’s economy, creating more jobs, and making the city more inclusive and equitable. Mayor Nirenberg's final United State of the City is the 'can't miss' event of the year! It's your opportunity to hear some 'inside baseball' about the hottest topics in San Antonio and celebrate the mayor's eight years at the helm. As he winds down his final few weeks in office, Mayor Nirenberg will sit down with Express-News Publisher Mark Medici for a candid conversation..."

Heather Land | Girls Night Out
Saturday, April 12
7:00 PM & 9:30 PM
Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle
"Comedienne, author, and singer Heather Land tells it like it is with sarcasm and Southern charm. Practically overnight, Heather burst through the clutter of the online world with her hilarious and witty videos, which have garnered more than 300 million views. And she’s captured the attention of more than 2.8 million followers on Facebook. After privately sharing her hilarious musings about the oddities of daily life to her immediate friends, they dared her to share them publicly. When she reluctantly posted online, millions of people shared the videos and a true social media star was born..."

Jackopierce
Friday, April 11
8:00 PM
Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Pkwy
"Jack O’Neill and Cary Pierce, the 'Jacko' and 'Pierce', make up the seminal duo Jackopierce. They've been making music for 35 years that has amassed a loyal following of millions of fans around the world with their super high-energy live shows and what the Dallas Morning News calls 'spotless harmonies.' Jackopierce began in 1988 as theater students at the legendary Meadows School of the Arts at SMU in Dallas. The duo steadily made a name for themselves, and within 5 years, they were signed to major label A&M and recording their debut, 'Bringing on the Weather' with uber-producer, T Bone Burnett. They have toured three continents, nine countries, and 46 states..."

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.