It seems like the humanities are lastly again in full bloom in San Antonio, with new dance and stage productions filling the calendar together with the same old music and pageant choices. Right here’s a take a look at the weekend’s highlights.
D’Lai: Hitting the stage with a borderline manic power, D’Lai regales audiences with tales of his less-than-thought-out ventures into relationships, playing and the knives he noticed marketed on TV. He’s appeared on HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam,” BET’s “ComicView” and Kevin Hart’s Laughing Out Loud Community. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Chortle Out Loud Comedy Membership, 618 NW Loop 410. $40-$180 for tables seating two, 4 or eight,
improvtx.com/sanantonio.
“Tootsie”: Comply with troubled actor Michael Dorsey as he desperately searches for the position that can put his title within the stars on this musical comedy based mostly on the hit 1982 film. When he hears about a gap for an actress in a musical comedy adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet,” Dorsey “Mrs. Doubtfires” his method into the position. 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and eight p.m. Saturday and a couple of and seven:30 p.m. Sunday, Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St. $45-$125,
majesticempire.com.
“Don Quixote”: Ballet San Antonio wraps up its 2021-22 season with this adaptation of Miguel de Cervantes’ traditional story, which follows the title dreamer’s romantic, if misguided, journey. The manufacturing options choreography by Patrick Armand and was tailored and staged by Sofiane Sylve and Rafael Ferreras. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and seven:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Tobin Heart for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle. $35-$114,
tobincenter.org.
“Hairspray”: The Tony award-winning musical based mostly on John Waters’ 1988 movie follows plus-size social outcast Tracy Turnblad as she joins the hit “Corny Collins Present” and makes use of her platform to push for racial integration in Nineteen Sixties Baltimore. OpensFriday. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays by way of March 27, Woodlawn Theatre, 1920 Fredericksburg Highway. $18-$32,
woodlawntheatre.org.
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Texas Tattoo Conference: That includes 100 artists, this occasion is a should for physique artwork fanatics and collectors. Expertise on show contains Oliver Peck, a tattoo artist who was a 13-season decide on “Ink Masters.” 2-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, La Villita, 401 Villita St. $20-$50,
Facebook: @LaVillita.
“Mariachi Lady”: Teatro Audaz presents a bilingual musical wherein 10-year-old Carmencita works to indicate her father that she has what it takes to affix him as a singer within the household’s mariachi band. Opens at present. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays by way of March 13, The Public Theater of San Antonio, 800 W. Ashby Place. $10-$25,
teatroaudaz.com.
Cool Crest Miniature Golf: S.A.’s historic mini golf course and the Metzger Biergarten could have expanded hours, meals vans, stay performances and a market to have a good time the beginning of the spring season. The opening celebrations will embody meals Stone Bro’s meals truck and music from Los Callejeros de San Anto. 5-10 p.m. at present, Cool Crest Miniature Golf Course, 1402 Fredericksburg Rd. $8-$10,
coolcrestgolf.com.
Scary Children Scaring Children: After having to cancel their “The Metropolis Sleeps in Flames” 15-year anniversary tour in 2020, this Arizona post-hardcore band is again on the street with Velocity Information label mates D.R.U.G.S. 6 p.m. at present, Vibes Occasion Heart, 1211 E. Houston St. $27-$30,
Facebook: @VibesEventCenter.
Max Stalling: This Uvalde-born nation and western swing musician pulls from his life expertise to pen songs he hopes join with everybody who hears them. Whether or not he’s alluding to the movie “Aliens” or conversations along with his spouse, Stalling tries to discover a tune within the day-to-day. 8 p.m. at present, Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St. $15,
samsburgerjoint.com.
“Valentina”
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Saturday
“Valentina”: Fusing conventional ballet folklore and modern kinds, this performanceby the New York-based Ballet Nepantla dives into the tales of ladies through the Mexican Revolution to discover narratives of wealth, energy, hope and wrestle. 8 p.m. Saturday, Carver Group Cultural Heart, 226 N Hackberry, $30.50-$48.50, ticketmaster.com.
Hill Nation Comicon: “C.H.I.P.S” star Erik Estrada, “Valley Lady” star Deborah Foreman and Kaylee Hottle, the younger star of “Godzilla vs Kong,” are the massive names at this popular culture conference, which additionally encompasses a slew of comedian e book artists and cosplay expertise. On the conference ground, guests can store from dozens of distributors and peruse the work of space artists. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, New Braunfels Civic & Conference Heart, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels. $10-$150,
hillcountrycomicon.com.
CAM Perennial: “Inside Realities” options the work of 17 San Antonio artists. The Up to date Artwork Month exhibit was curated by multimedia artist Lauren Cross. It is going to be break up between the Southwest College of Artwork — the place the work of 12 artists shall be proven, together with Juan Escobedo, Patty Ortiz and Julysa Sosa — and Sala Diaz, which can function the work of 5 artists, together with Raul Rene Gonzalez and Sara Corley Martinez. Reception 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Southwest College of Artwork, 300 Augusta St. Exhibit runs Saturday-April 6 on the Southwest College of Artwork and Thursday-April 20 at Sala Diaz, 517 Stieren St. Free,
contemporaryartmonth.org.
Shinyribs: This Austin country-soul band performs music as attention-grabbing as entrance man Kevin Russell’s onstage apparel. The eight-piece band’s most up-to-date album is final yr’s “Late Evening TV Gold,” which options songs reminiscent of “Get together Whereas You Nonetheless Can” and “Rhythm of the Evening,” which might have soundtracked an episode of “Miami Vice.” 7 p.m. Saturday, Floore’s Nation Retailer, 14492 Outdated Bandera Highway. $25,
liveatfloores.com.
“Constructed Collage”: This exhibit spotlights the colourful summary collages of Berlin-based artist Arturo Herrera. Viewing the collage type as a method to make sense of a “fragmented world,” a lot of his work makes use of slicing, fragmenting and layering to type an entire picture. Opens Saturday. By Jan. 29, 2023, Ruby Metropolis, 150 Camp St. Free.
rubycity.org.
Texas Testicle Pageant: The battered-and-fried calf testicles — aka Rocky Mountain oysters — that give this pageant its title are certainly on the menu, however there are different choices, together with barbecue ribs and pulled pork sandwiches. The occasion additionally will function stay music, distributors and a testicle consuming competitors with an opportunity to win $100. Midday-5 p.m. Saturday, Bankersmith Corridor, 7905 Outdated San Antonio Highway. Fredericksburg. $10-$65; parking $10, bankersmithtexas.com.
Sunday
Hippie Sabotage: This digital duo — Kevin and Jeff Saurer — bought their begin making hip-hop beats for artists of their hometown of Sacramento, Calif. Their sixth studio album, “Floating Palace,” launched final yr, is simply the factor for anybody in search of some contemplative beats. 9 p.m. Sunday, Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St. $30,
papertigersatx.com.
Vegan Household Reunion: Get pleasure from a day of vegan meals, instructional lectures, artwork and charity drives. The occasion will spotlight space Black companies, with discussions concerning the affect that the Black neighborhood has had on the vegan way of life. Midday-5 p.m. Sunday, San Antonio Meals Financial institution, 5200 Enrique M. Barrera Parkway. Free,
eventbrite.com.
