San Antonio College Theatre’s production of Lend Me A Soprano opens Friday October 30. Photo: San Antonio College Theatre.
San Antonio College Theatre Presents Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me A Soprano. 🎭
San Antonio College Theatre is officially back in the McAllister Fine Arts Auditorium for their Fall 2026 season, kicking things off with Ken Ludwig’s madcap comedy, Lend Me A Soprano. Opening tomorrow, October 30th, tickets are on sale and available online now. (San Antonio College Theatre, 2026)
About the Show
It’s 1934, and the clever, combustible Lucille Wiley, Manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is ready to welcome world-class soprano Elena Firenzi for a high-stakes, one-night-only starring role in Carmen.
The only problem? Elena arrives late, her passionately jealous husband Pasquale throws a fit, and it’s entirely up to Mrs. Wiley’s mousy but fiercely determined assistant, Jo, to try and save the day.
Based on Ken Ludwig’s Tony Award-winning Lend Me a Tenor, this fast-paced screwball farce puts women in the leading roles and is guaranteed to leave audiences rolling in the aisles.
Directed by Laura T. Garza, it’s presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
Performance Dates & Times
All performances take place at the McAllister Fine Arts Auditorium. Please note: There are no performances on October 31st or November 8th.
Friday, October 30 at 10:00 AM — Student Matinee for High Schools
Friday, October 30 at 7:00 PM — Opening Night Reception!
Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 PM — Sunday Matinee
Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 PM
Friday, November 6 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 7 at 7:00 PM — Closing Performance
Location & Venue Info
Where: McAllister Fine Arts Building – Auditorium, San Antonio College
Address: 1300 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212
Pro-Tip: The theatre tends to be quite chilly, so be sure to bring a sweater or jacket for your comfort!
Ticket Prices
General Admission: $17.00
Senior / Military / Educator: $12.00
All Other Students: $7.00
SAC Students: $5.00
Content Warning & Recommendations
Recommended Age: 13+
Content Warning: This fast-paced screwball farce contains mature themes, including sexual innuendos and situations, partial dress, mild profanity, brief references to self-harm, and an accidental excess of prescription medication mistaken for a suicide attempt.
🎟️ Ready for a night of big laughs? Grab your tickets online today and support local student theatre.
Level up your leadership with these business books. Photo: Barnes & Noble/Gemini-Generated
Books of the Week: Essential Reads for Modern Business Leaders
Whether you are looking to redefine your leadership strategy, elevate an undervalued function, or navigate the deeply human side of management, this week’s book spotlight offers invaluable insights. Consider these three powerful reads designed to help you lead with purpose, impact, and authenticity.
The concept of luck carries various implications, often shaped by individual experiences, and perspectives. From a spiritual realm, there has also been some controversy about whether there is really such a thing as luck. Throughout his leadership journey, the author has contemplated its true meaning and has come to define luck as the intersection of preparation and opportunity. (Barnes & Noble, 2026)
If there is one principle that sums up his leadership experience, it’s an unwavering commitment to preparation, ensuring that he is ready to seize any opportunity that arises. His journey has been shaped not only by diligence and readiness but also by the profound influence of grace and mercy.
About the Author:Dr. Jeremy Strickland Owoh is a transformational educational leader and superintendent of the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, where he leads with a clear focus on Academics, Behavior, and Culture (ABC). With experience spanning teacher, principal, district, and state leadership, he has consistently driven innovation, improved outcomes, and expanded opportunities for students and educators alike.
Payroll controls up to 80% of an organization’s operating expenditure and holds compliance risks worth millions. It’s the primary reason every employee trusts their employer enough to show up tomorrow. And yet, it remains one of the most strategically undervalued functions in business. The Payroll Pivot exists to change that. (Barnes & Noble, 2026)
Nick Day has spent 24 years placing over 10,000 payroll professionals, conducting more than 400 podcast conversations with industry leaders, and coaching payroll executives across the globe. This book distills everything he has learned about why brilliant professionals stay invisible, and what happens when they stop.
“Payroll professionals who pivot will shape the future. Those who don’t will be shaped by it. This is your pivot.”
About the Author:Nick Day is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and author ranked the number one Global Payroll Thought Leader in the world by Thinkers360. He holds the PayrollOrg Global Vision Award and Reward Strategy Personality of the Year 2023. As founder of JGA Recruitment Group and host of The Payroll Podcast, The HR L&D Podcast, and Mindful Paths Podcast, he sits at the intersection of payroll, leadership, and human performance. He is also the creator of The Fear Equation™, a framework that helps professionals turn hesitation into decisive action.
Leadership is rarely what we imagine it will be. It’s not defined by how polished we appear, but by how consciously we choose to show up. (Barnes & Noble, 2026)
Most people enter leadership believing it will bring clarity, confidence, and authority—that experience will quiet doubt and success will resolve uncertainty. Instead, leadership often magnifies the very things we hoped it would erase: fear, pressure, responsibility, identity, and the constant awareness that our decisions affect others in profound ways.
This book is not a manual on strategy, productivity, or performance metrics. It’s an exploration of the human side of leadership—the parts rarely discussed in meetings or executive coaching sessions. Through deeply honest essays drawn from real workplace experiences, the author examines how leadership is shaped by lived experience rather than just training and ambition.
Written for current and emerging leaders (or anyone who works with others), this book offers a thoughtful examination of what “leadership” actually requires: not perfection, certainty, or control, but awareness, humility, and courage.
About the Author:Ralph Kellogg is a senior human resources executive, speaker, and advocate for mentally healthy workplaces with over two decades of experience leading people operations across complex organizations. A TEDx speaker exploring the cost of silence and unseen struggles in the workplace, Ralph frequently delivers keynotes on human resources leadership, workplace inclusion, and building organizational cultures rooted in trust and psychological safety.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos season at Pearl. Photo: Pearl, used with permission.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos Around San Antonio: Top Events, Parades & Culinary Experiences
Día de los Muertos is one of San Antonio’s most meaningful and colorful times of the year. This season, local destinations across the city, including Pearl, the River Walk, and local luxury spots, are hosting immersive celebrations that invite us to honor passed loved ones through living art, rich culinary traditions, vibrant music, and community spirit.
Here is your complete guide to the top Día de los Muertos events happening around San Antonio.
💀Día de los Muertos at Pearl
Dates: October 27 – November 3, 2026
Highlights: 5-foot calavera art installations, live performances, and community altars.
From late October through early November, Pearl transforms into a living canvas of remembrance. Stroll the district to admire vibrant community ofrendas, live music, children’s activities, and art installations. (Pearl, 2026)
What’s New This Year: Pearl has partnered with five local artists to create five custom 4-foot calavera (large-scale skull) sculptures. Each sculpture tells an individual story through distinct artistic techniques, cultural references, and personal memory.
Details: Presented by Visit San Antonio, this family-friendly evening event combines fitness and culture. Don your best calavera-inspired outfit and run or walk along Museum Reach and through Pearl’s backyard. The family walk includes a curated route featuring traditional ofrendas.
Sabores de México: A Día de Muertos VIP Celebration
Details: Hosted by Alejandro Gutiérrez, founder of the Mexican Society of Grillers, this exclusive event blends storytelling, live-fire cooking, and traditional gastronomy in tribute to Mexico’s ancestral flavors.
Details: Pearl Park hosts its main community celebration with artist-curated altars, a community ofrenda, a Catrín & Catrina contest, local vendors, and a luminous communal procession around 7:15 PM across the Pearl campus.
Cost: $150 per person (+ 25% service charge & 8.25% tax)
Details: A special 4-course dinner inspired by Chef Jesse Kirk, complete with live music and an opening cocktail hour.
🌼River Walk Festivities at Mexico Ceaty
Dates: All October long through November 2
Where: Mexico Ceaty on the River Walk
Celebrating its first full holiday season since opening, Mexico Ceaty is bringing full-scale Día de los Muertos programming to the San Antonio River Walk. (Mexico Ceaty, 2026)
Daily Community Ofrenda: Open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM through Nov. 2.
Weekend Specials: Enjoy hand-made black cempasúchil (marigold) tortillas at the Tortillería, live music, face painting, and interactive agave tastings.
Featured Treats: Master Baker Stephannie Beyers has crafted seasonal items incorporating traditional marigolds, including Pan de Muerto, Conchas with Mole Ganache, and a Hennessy-infused “La Ofrenda” cocktail.
Pullman Market is celebrating Día de los Muertos with programming throughout October and early November. Photo: Robert Lerma, used with permission.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos in San Antonio: Top Events, Dining, & Festivities
San Antonio is home to some of the largest and most vibrant Día de los Muertos celebrations in the United States. From illuminated river parades and rooftop parties to exquisite tasting menus and traditional altars, here is your ultimate guide to celebrating Day of the Dead across the Alamo City this season.
1. The Westin Riverwalk: Day of the Dead River Parade Celebration
Experience the spectacular Day of the Dead River Parade right from the heart of the River Walk with fine dining, delectable cocktails, live entertainment, and premium parade seating. (The Westin Riverwalk, 2026)
Date & Time: October 23 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Highlights: Stilt walkers, live DJ, sugar skull face painting, and reserved parade viewing.
Calavera Celebration Reception ($160 / person): Includes reception-style dining in the Olivares Ballroom (6:00 PM – 7:15 PM), two drink tickets, and one pre-assigned reserved chair along the River Walk.
VIP Zocca Patio Experience ($220 / person): Elevated four-course specialty dining on Zocca’s patio with reserved seating from 6:15 PM – 10:00 PM and one drink ticket (first course served at 6:30 PM).
Afterlife VIP Room Experience ($650 / 2 guests): Single-room overnight accommodations for two, VIP area reception dinner, four drink tickets (2 per guest), two outdoor VIP chairs with prime parade views, and overnight valet parking.
Private Loggia Packages ($2,000 for up to 8 guests | $2,500 for up to 10 guests): Semi-private loggia on the lobby level (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM). Includes buffet and reception dining, two drink tickets per guest, and a dedicated server.
Location: 221 Newell Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78215
Featured Activations:
The Ofrenda at The Mezcaleria (Through Nov. 3): Honoring deceased loved ones of Pullman Market employees, prominently featuring Guadalupe Mendez—a pioneer of San Antonio’s market community whose legacy of community building inspires the market today.
Happy Hour at The Mezcaleria: Monday – Friday (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM). Enjoy a special 1 oz. pour of Mezquite x Parejo Maguey de Cerro Lechuguilla, served with chocolate and a mini concha.
8-Course Dessert Tasting at Nicosi (Oct. 30 – Nov. 1): An exclusive eight-course dessert menu inspired by nostalgic memories of Halloween and Día de los Muertos in San Antonio.
Price: $150 per person (includes standard beverage pairings; optional Reserve Wine Pairing for +$50).
Seatings: 5:30 PM & 8:00 PM (Reservations on OpenTable).
5. La Panadería: Altars, Calaveras, & Pan de Muerto
La Panadería is bringing vibrant art installations and beloved traditional pastries to all of its San Antonio locations. (La Panadería, 2026)
Community Altars (Starting Oct. 24): Guests are invited to bring photos of loved ones who have passed to place on community altars across all locations.
Large Calaveras: Decorated skulls adorn entrances to welcome guests.
Seasonal Pan de Muerto (Available through Nov. 1–2): Traditional Mexican sweet bread available in Pink, White, and Talavera designs.
The final PechaKucha of 2026 will be at the recently renovated Magik Theatre. Photo: Ben Yanto, used with permission.
PechaKucha San Antonio Closes Out 2026 Season with Architecture-Inspired Volume 49
Get ready for an evening of rapid-fire inspiration, architecture, and local culture. PechaKucha San Antonio is closing out its 2026 series with Volume 49 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, hosted at the newly renovated Magik Theatre. (PechaKucha San Antonio, 2026)
📅Event Details at a Glance
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Location: Magik Theatre (420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205)
Welcome Reception: 6:30 PM
Presentations: 7:30 PM
Tickets:$10 (+ fees) | Available at the door or online
🏛️Returning to Architectural Roots
Created in 2003 by Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture, PechaKucha (Japanese for “chit chat”) gives creative minds a platform to share their passions using a unique storytelling format: 20 images, shown for 20 seconds each (a total of 6 minutes and 40 seconds per speaker). What started as a showcase for architects has evolved into a global phenomenon in over 1,200 cities worldwide.
For Volume 49, PechaKucha San Antonio is returning to its design origins in a special collaboration with the Texas Society of Architects, featuring a curated lineup inspired by design, architecture, and the built environment.
🎤Featured Presenters
The evening features a diverse array of local voices:
Sanda Coyle – Business Strategist + Community Champion
Maltz Properties • Frost Bank • Lake|Flato Architects • Best Quality Daughter • 80|20 Foundation • Big City Small Town • Blue Star Arts District
Community Partners
Texas Society of Architects • Magik Theatre • Josh Huskin Photography • Studio Morris • Giant Noise • Sprocket Productions • Wenger Productions • SmithPrint • Ben Yanto Visuals • Gary Sweeney’s Postcards • Liberty Bar • Olla Express Coffee • Duke’s Dive/Mission Bell • Folklores Catering
About the Venue:
Founded in 1994 by Richard Rosen, the non-profit Magik Theatre creates professional, accessible, literature-based theatrical experiences designed to ignite young imaginations and inspire empathy across San Antonio families.
‘If You Give a Mouse a Cookie’ opens Oct. 3 at Magik Theatre. Photo: Magik Theatre, used with permission.
Magik Theatre Kicks Off 2026–27 Season with If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
SAN ANTONIO, TX — Magik Theatre is opening its new season with a beloved treat that will have audiences of all ages laughing, smiling, and demanding more silliness. (Magik Theatre, 2026)
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie marks the official start of Magik’s 2026–27 season. The production opens on Saturday, October 3, with a sweet kickoff party and runs through October 25. Guests can savor Magik’s remarkable renovations, completed just this summer, while enjoying brand-new season ticket options that make it easy to save room for a full slate of acclaimed productions featuring “fun, fantastical friends.”
A Zany, Cause-and-Effect Adventure
Laura Numeroff’s If You Give a Mouse a Cookie has been charming generations since the picture book’s release in 1985. Adapted by Jodi Davidson, Magik’s version recounts the simple tale of a boy whose peaceful afternoon of cookies and comics is interrupted by a mouse whose simple request snowballs into a zany, physical comedy adventure.
“This production is fun, silly, and full of slapstick humor.”
— Pam Ramirez, Director
A professional clown whose resume includes Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus, and studies at the world-renowned Dell’Arte School of Physical Theatre, Ramirez was the perfect choice to lead this production.
“I’m especially thrilled that our production will be filled with physical comedy… The endless funny bits brilliantly executed by Michael Roberts (Mouse) and Christopher Deuter (Boy) will make you giggle for 50 minutes straight.”
— Collin Pittmann, Artistic Director
While the story is famed for its repetition and circularity, Magik’s hour-long production is anything but boring. Ramirez and the company have created a comic book story-within-a-story packed with excitement, suspense, and non-stop energy.
Rejuvenating Magik, All Year Long
Guests who didn’t get a glimpse of Magik’s major renovation over the summer will find even more to love about the theatre. The multimillion-dollar effort includes:
Enhanced Accessibility & Safety: Quadrupled ADA-accessible seating, improved entry points, and upgraded security, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Modern Comforts: Brand-new theater seats, carpet, and HVAC systems.
Fresh New Look: Brightly painted upper and lower lobbies, with main exterior doors wrapped in colorful signage marking where the outside world ends and Magik begins.
What’s Next in the 2026–27 Lineup?
Joining Mouse and Boy later this season are the Grinch, Frog and Toad, Pinocchio, Charlotte the Spider, the Cat in the Hat, and many more beloved characters.
Musical Lovers Subscription: Enjoy all four season musicals: How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Year with Frog and Toad, Pinocchio (a collaboration with OPERA San Antonio), and Seussical the Musical.
Full Season Pass: Secure seats to all four musicals plusIf You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Charlotte’s Web in Magik’s biggest season yet.
School & Educational Groups: Curriculum-connected student matinee performances run October 1–23. Contact the theatre directly to reserve your school’s spot.
Special Events & Add-On Experiences
🎈Opening Night “Party in the Park”
When: Saturday, Oct. 3 | Party at 3:30 p.m. • Show at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Hemisfair Park
Details: Celebrate the first performance with a free, cookie-filled party in partnership with Hemisfair. Enjoy a live DJ set, themed crafts, and special treats. Concessions will feature specially wrapped celebration cookies available for purchase throughout the run.
(Note: The party is free to the public; show admission requires a ticket.)
🎟️️ Backstage Experience Add-On
Cost: $20 per person (Available after every performance, excluding special event nights)
Includes:
Onstage meet-and-greet and photo opportunities with the cast.
A 15-minute guided behind-the-scenes tour of the set, props, and rehearsal space led by Magik Theatre staff.
A sweet treat to cap off the experience.
🎂Birthday Parties at Magik
Cost: $160
Includes: Main stage show admission, a complimentary birthday ticket, ribbon, lobby signage, a merch gift, a specialty drink or popcorn, and a personal cast shoutout during the post-show Q&A. Email theatre to book.
Special Access Performances
Educator Appreciation Day:Sunday, Oct. 4 at 3:00 p.m. – Educators and school administrators receive one free ticket with valid I.D., plus 20% off additional tickets for family and friends.
Pay-What-You-Wish:Sunday, Oct. 11 at 3:00 p.m. – Donation-based performance supporting theatre accessibility for all. Tickets are available at the door on show day.
Sensory-Friendly Performance:Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10:00 a.m. – Designed for individuals on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities. Features a relaxed, judgment-free environment with adjusted lighting and sound.
ASL-Interpreted Performance:Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2:00 p.m. – Features Robert Cardoza, San Antonio’s primary American Sign Language theatre interpreter.
Plan Your Visit
Located in the heart of Hemisfair Park, families can catch a show, explore Yanaguana Garden, grab a bite at nearby restaurants, and make unforgettable memories.
(Note: Children under 2 occupying a seat or car/booster seat require a general admission ticket.)
About Magik Theatre
Established in 1994, Magik Theatre is a professional theatre for young audiences. Its mission is to create theatrical experiences that ignite imagination, spark curiosity, inspire empathy, and foster a lifetime love of learning in young people.
Bakery Lorraine is launching cold foam for National Coffee Day. Photo: Bakery Lorraine, used with permission.
Celebrate National Coffee Day: Events, Deals, and How to Get Your Free Cup
National Coffee Day is just around the corner on September 29. This year, the holiday lands on a Tuesday, giving us the perfect excuse to skip the morning slump and support our favorite local and independent coffee shops.
Whether you like your java piping hot or ice-cold, there are plenty of exciting local events and nationwide chain deals to help you fuel up.
** Update:Verena Street Coffee/Carl’s Jr **
Verena Street Coffee is celebrating National Coffee Day with 25% off all bagged coffee and 15% off single-cup coffee, available from September 9 through midnight September 29. Coffee lovers can save across the range online, including Pumpkin Smasher, a seasonal fall coffee available for a limited time. (Verena Street Coffee, 2026)
Carl’s Jr. is offering 25% off sips, shakes and sides for My Rewards members in the app. If you’re looking for an afternoon pick me up or a caffeinated sweet treat, try Carl’s Jr.’s iced coffee line up including Black, Vanilla, Mocha, and for a limited time, Churro. A new coffee to try, the Churro Iced Coffee: Bold Iced coffee brewed from 100% Arabica medium roast beans poured over ice for a crisp, refreshing taste, and sweetened with Churro syrup. (Carl’s Jr, 2026)
Local Spotlights & Events
Bakery Lorraine: To celebrate the big day, this fan-favorite bakery is officially launching cold foam on Tuesday. Available in vanilla and marshmallow flavors, you can add it to any espresso or matcha order. (Bakery Lorraine, 2026)
Free medium brewed coffee via the mobile app from Sept. 27–29 (limit one per day). First 100 customers on Sept. 29 get a free sticker with any purchase.
Shipley Do-Nuts
Free donut with any coffee purchase for loyalty members (plus, check out their new cold brew donut launching Sept. 26!).
Smoothie King
Show your Starbucks Rewards stars on Sept. 29 (open to 10:30 a.m.) for a free 20-ounce coffee high protein almond mocha or pumpkin smoothie.
** Pro Tip: Make sure to download the respective apps ahead of time, as many of these fantastic deals require rewards membership or app activation to redeem. Check their websites for deal details.
What is your go-to coffee order to celebrate the big day?
Photo: Bakery LorrainePhoto: The St. Anthony Hotel
The celebration will include live music, themed cocktails, and a grand finale. Photo: Katie James, used with permission.
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day on the San Antonio River Walk with ¡VIVA! at Mexico Ceaty, a five-day cultural and culinary fiesta running Saturday, Sept. 12, through Wednesday, Sept. 16. (Mexico Ceaty, 2026)
Created by acclaimed Chef Jason Dady, Mexico Ceaty is a 25,000-square-foot immersive dining and entertainment destination inside Rivercenter. The week builds from a high-energy weekend kickoff to a mariachi-filled finale across The Plaza, Dos Cantinas, and beyond.
Enjoy live mariachi music while dining on signature specials at Dos Cantinas, including Pozole Verde a la Alcorta, house-made Barbacoa & Big Red, and fresh Conchas with Mexican Hot Chocolate from Dulce & Aroma.
Sip on brunch cocktails like the CDMX Mimosa, Bloody Maria, and Carajillo.
The ¡VIVA! Build Up | Monday, Sept. 14 & Tuesday, Sept. 15 (All Day)
Keep the celebration going with Independence-themed food and drink specials available throughout Mexico Ceaty as the countdown to Sept. 16 continues.
The main event features a festive ¡VIVA! Hour followed by live mariachi performances and entertainment.
Location & Access
Venue: Mexico Ceaty at Rivercenter
Address: 849 E. Commerce St., San Antonio, TX 78205 (River Walk Level; enter near Fat Tuesdays or Holey Moley)
About Chef Jason Dady & The Restaurant Group
Since 2001, James Beard Award semifinalist and Food Network veteran Chef Jason Dady, alongside his brother Jake and wife Crystal, has helped redefine San Antonio’s culinary landscape. Named a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy Chef Ambassador in 2025, Dady operates nine acclaimed concepts:
Mexico Ceaty: Immersive dining and cultural destination on the River Walk
Tre Trattoria: Tuscan-Italian dining
Two Bros. BBQ Market: Classic Texas pit barbecue
Range: Premium Tuscan steakhouse
Roca & Martillo: Tuscan-meets-Texan cuisine
Tre Pizzeria: Authentic pizza and pasta in Boerne
Ice Ice Dady: Hawaiian shaved ice at The Rock at La Cantera
Lil’ Bros BBQ Shack: Backyard pitmaster pop-up at The Rock at La Cantera
Mexico Ceaty at Rivercenter. Photo: Katie James, used with permission.
Pearl offers fun and festivities this fall and winter with Día de los Muertos, Taste of Pearl, Mariachi Showcase and more. Photo: Pearl, used with permission.
SAN ANTONIO – It’s time to start looking ahead to the fall season and the many exciting events planned. Connect with culture, creativity, and community at San Antonio’s Pearl as it brings a vibrant lineup of fall and winter events from September through December. Whether celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month or getting into the holiday spirit, here is everything happening at Pearl for the rest of the year. (Pearl, 2026)
Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month for Mexican Independence Day with live music, public art, and a special ceremony.
Wednesdays (Sept 16 – Nov 25)
Fall Night Markets
Midweek evening market featuring local small businesses and unique artisan vendors.
Tuesday, Oct 27 – Tuesday, Nov 3
Día de los Muertos
Larger-than-life altars, curated art installations, live music, and a traditional procession.
Friday, Nov 27
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Seasonal kickoff featuring the annual tree lighting, hot chocolate, carolers, and river barge rides.
Saturday, Nov 28
Taste of Pearl Annual Festival
Alfresco festival filled with live music, art, food, and shopping for the whole family.
Wednesdays (Dec 2, 9, & 16)
Holiday Night Markets
Festive evening markets with specialty vendors—ideal for holiday shopping and seasonal date nights.
About Pearl
Pearl is a dynamic destination in San Antonio, built on the site of the former historic Pearl Brewery along the banks of the Museum Reach of the San Antonio River Walk. The neighborhood’s architectural gems, like the original 1894 brewhouse and stable, are home to the MICHELIN Two-Key and Five Diamond rated Hotel Emma and Stable Hall, a standout live music venue.
At the heart of Pearl, Pullman Market features acclaimed culinary concepts including two MICHELIN-starred restaurants. As a driving force for San Antonio’s hospitality, culinary, and cultural scene, Pearl welcomes more than 5 million visitors a year to experience unique culinary concepts, distinct retail, nationally recognized weekend markets, vibrant residential communities, innovative office tenants, and the San Antonio campus of the Culinary Institute of America.
Experience new exhibitions and and guest lectures at the San Antonio Museum of Art. Photo: San Antonio Museum of Art, used with permission.
Beat the heat this fall at the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA). From hands-on family activities to expert lectures and master artisan trunk shows, SAMA’s autumn lineup offers something for art lovers of all ages. (San Antonio Museum of Art, 2026)
Upcoming Fall Events
Mata Ortiz Trunk Show
When: Friday, September 11 (5:00–7:00 PM) & Saturday, September 12 (10:00 AM–5:00 PM)
Details: Meet master potters Hector Gallegos and Laura Bugarini. Friday opens with a preview reception at 4:30 PM featuring artist remarks and first access to purchase pottery. Saturday includes talks by Charmayne Samuelson (Mata Ortiz: Poetry of the Clay) at 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM, plus a live traditional quema (open-air firing) at 1:30 PM.
Admission: Free with museum admission.
The O’Neil Ford Lecture: Lessons in Looking
When: Tuesday, September 29 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Details: Michelangelo Sabatino, Director of UTSA’s School of Architecture + Planning, explores historic preservation, architectural innovation, and San Antonio’s unique sense of place. Presented by SAMA and UTSA.
Admission: Free (Registration required). Update: The in-person program is sold out. Registration is for the live stream access.
Free Family Day: Archaeology Adventures
When: Saturday, October 17 | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Details: Celebrate International Archaeology Day with free admission, hands-on art activities, archaeologist meet-and-greets, and a scavenger hunt gallery guide.
Current Exhibitions
Canvas to Clay: Georgia O’Keeffe & Maria Martinez to Mata Ortiz & Tonalá
Samurai Spirit: Swords, Accessories
Paintings, Microhistories of the Andes
Renoir to Picasso: The Robertson Family Collection
Free Admission Opportunities (Bexar County Residents):
Tuesdays: 4:00–7:00 PM (Supported by Art Bridges Foundation)
Second Sundays: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
About the San Antonio Museum of Art
The San Antonio Museum of Art serves as a forum to explore and connect with art that spans the world’s geographies, artistic periods, genres, and cultures. Its collection contains more than 30,000 works representing 5,000 years of history. Located in the historic Lone Star Brewery on the Museum Reach of San Antonio’s River Walk, the San Antonio Museum of Art is committed to promoting the rich cultural heritage and life of the city.
