April Showers bring May Flowers… and fun family-friendly and adults-only events. Check out this list for more information:
May 1 – May 15, 2022 – Rockefeller Productions and TEG Life Like Touring presents Pixar Putt
Pixar Putt is made up of 18 fun and interactive holes inspired by the stories, characters, and icons from some of Disney and Pixar’s most beloved films, including Toy Story, The Incredibles, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, Coco, A Bug’s Life, Wall-E, and Inside Out.
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/rockefeller-productions-presents-pixar-putt-san/
Admission: Purchase tickets here
Address:
Pixar Putt
125 N. Flores St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
May 1, 2022 – Colon Cancer Coalition presents Get Your Rear in Gear 5K
Colon Cancer Coalition will present Get Your Rear in Gear 5K to provide colon cancer education, prevention, and patient support programs in the San Antonio area. The money raised stays in the community where it is used to help increase screening rates, raise awareness, and support patients battling colon cancer.
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/colon-cancer-coalition-presents-get-your-rear-gear/
Admission: Register on the website here
Address:
Morgan’s Wonderland
5223 David Edwards Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78233
May 2, 2022 – Smashing Pumpkins in Concert
Smashing Pumpkins comes to San Antonio in support of their 2020 album, Cyr. This will be the debut concert at the new Tech Port Center + Arena.
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/smashing-pumpkins-concert-san-antonio-2022/
Admission: Tickets Here
Address:
Tech Port Center + Arena
3331 General Hudnell Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78226
May 3, 2022 – Deftones in Concert with Gojira
Deftones come to San Antonio in support of their 2020 album, Ohms. They’ll be joined by special guests Gojira.
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/deftones-concert-gojira-san-antonio/
Admission: Tickets Here
Address:
AT&T Center
1 AT&T Center Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78219
May 5-7, 2022 – Opera San Antonio presents Rigoletto
The Duke of Mantua is a menace. Rigoletto believes he has kept his daughter Gilda from harm, but the Duke finds a way (in disguise) to seduce her. The court has no sympathy, and Rigoletto feels powerless, unable to protect his daughter’s virtue. However, his angry quest for revenge has tragic consequences: Gilda truly loves her seducer and is willing to die in his place.
The production will be performed in Italian with English subtitles.
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/opera-san-antonio-presents-rigoletto/
Admission: Tickets Here
Address:
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
100 Auditorium Circle
San Antonio, TX 78205
May 5-7, 2022 – Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club presents William Lee Martin
Comedian William Lee Martin will perform new material plus some classic bits spanning his 25 years as one of the region’s most popular comics.
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/laugh-out-loud-comedy-club-william-lee-martin/
Admission: Tickets Here
Address:
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club
618 N.W. Loop 410 Ste. 312
San Antonio, TX 78216
May 7, 2022 – World Heritage Office presents Mission Marquee Plaza Farmers & Artisans Market
At Mission Marquee Plaza’s Farmers and Artisans Market, visitors can enjoy free community fitness classes, fresh, locally-sourced food, and handmade crafts and products from local pop-up vendors.
The San Antonio Food Bank Mobile Mercado mini-grocery store will host healthy cooking demos and nutrition education sessions. The City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department will host seasonal Tree Adoptions. Trees will be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Visitors can also enjoy live music, food trucks, fun family activities, and more.
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/mission-marquee-plaza-farmers-artisans-market/
Admission: Free
Address:
Mission Marquee Plaza
3100 Roosevelt Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78214
May 7 – June 12, 2022 – The Magik Theatre presents Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder
One of Junie B. Jones’s top front teeth is loose, but Junie B. is not that thrilled about this development because what if she looks like toothless Uncle Lou? And even worse – what’s all this tooth fairy business? Meanwhile, that meanie Jim has invited everyone in Room Nine to his birthday party on Saturday except Junie B. Should she have her own birthday party six months early and not invite Jim? Or should she move to It’s a Small World After All in Disneyland?
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/mission-marquee-plaza-farmers-artisans-market/
Admission: Free
Address:
Mission Marquee Plaza
3100 Roosevelt Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78214
May 12, 2022 – L.O.L. Surprise Live
L.O.L. Surprise Live comes to San Antonio, featuring fan favorites and best sellers Lady Diva, Royal Bee, Neonlicious, and Swag in the first-ever family spectacular with original music, dancers, a DJ, and never-before seen live holograms.
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/lol-surprise-live-san-antonio/
Admission: Tickets here
Address:
Majestic Theatre
224 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
May 12-14, 2022 – Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club presents Big Jay Oakerson
Comedian Big Jay Oakerson has been a stand out at comedy and music festivals around the world for the last two decades. He is currently the co-host of The Legion of Skanks & The SDR Show podcasts on Gas Digital Network, and of The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Dan Soder on Comedy Central Radio on SiriusXM.
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/laugh-out-loud-comedy-club-presents-big-jay-oakers/
Admission: Tickets here
Address:
Majestic Theatre
224 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
May 13, 2022 – Tobin Center for the Performing Arts presents Cinema on Will’s Plaza
The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts will present a free movie night out on the Will Naylor Smith River Walk Plaza on the second Friday of most months. The plaza will open at 6:30 pm and the screening will begin at 7:30 pm, so bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy the movie on the 32-foot LED video wall. Full concessions and bar will be available.
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/tobin-center-performing-arts-cinema-wills-plaza/
Admission: Free
Address:
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
100 Auditorium Cir.
San Antonio, TX 78205
May 14, 2022 – Taco Fest: Music Y Ma?s
The third annual Taco Fest: Music Y Ma?s will transition to a new location to allow for a more spacious footprint, enhanced music stages, new taco-inspired art and activations, and nationally recognized taco experts.
The festival brings together the largest gathering of San Antonio’s unofficial dish, with tacos from dozens of area restaurants, taquerias, food trucks, Dos XX beer, and more. This year’s event will include multiple programmed stages featuring live music from local, regional, and national acts, cooking demonstrations, and storytelling. It will also feature an expanded children’s area.
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/2022-taco-fest-music-mas/
Admission: Tickets here
Address:
Travis Park
301 E. Travis St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
May 14, 2022 – Chelsea Handler: Vaccinated and Horny Tour
Chelsea Handler is a comedian, actress, and TV host who’s arguably best known for her late-night talk show on E!, Chelsea Lately. Her latest comedy special is 2020’s Chelsea Handler: Evolution? on HBO Max.
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/chelsea-handler-vaccinated-and-horny-tour-san-anto/
Admission: Tickets here
Address:
Majestic Theatre
224 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
May 15, 2022 – Children’s Chorus of San Antonio presents Sounds in Color
The Children’s Chorus of San Antonio will present a multimedia concert in collaboration with local artists and musicians.
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/childrens-chorus-san-antonio-sounds-color/
Admission: Tickets here
Address:
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
100 Auditorium Cir.
San Antonio, TX 78205
May 16, 2022 – Daughtry in concert
Daughtry comes to San Antonio in support of their 2021 album, Dearly Beloved?.
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/daughtry-concert-san-antonio-2022/
Admission: Tickets here
Address:
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
100 Auditorium Cir.
San Antonio, TX 78205
May 16-22, 2022 – Tejano Conjunto Festival
The annual Tejano Conjunto Festival is the longest-running Conjunto Festival in the country and is internationally recognized as the most influential event for this beloved and popular Texas musical tradition. The highlight of the 40th Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival is the opportunity to hear the very best in Conjunto music from all across the many different styles played in Texas.
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/40th-anniversary-tejano-conjunto-festival/
Admission: Tickets here
Address:
The Historic Guadalupe Theater
1301 Guadalupe St.
San Antonio, TX 78207
May 19, 2022 – La Cantera Resort & Spa presents Women & Whiskey: Shibui Japanese Whisky
La Cantera Resort & Spa will present Women & Whiskey, highlighting Shibui Japanese Whisky. Master blenders from two regions of Japan will combine their distillery talents and are now sharing its award-winning brand with the U.S. Guests will enjoy free tastings, bites and live entertainment.
Prior to the Whiskey Social Hour, a Master Class featuring exclusive tastings, expertise and insights from Shibui distillers will be offered.
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/la-cantera-resort-spa-presents-women-whiskey-2022/
Admission: Free, but reservations required
Address:
Charline McCombs Empire Theatre
226 N. St. Mary’s St.
San Antonio, TX
May 20-22, 2022 – Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club presents Paul Rodriguez
Longtime comedian Paul Rodriguez has been making audiences laugh all over the world (in Spanish and English) for nearly three decades with his unique brand of humor that is a perfect blend of his Latin heritage, the American dream and his undeniable universal appeal. As an actor and comedian, Rodriguez’s multi-faceted career includes starring roles and featured appearances in over 45 films and countless television series and comedy specials.
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/laugh-out-loud-comedy-club-presents-paul-rodriguez/
Admission:Tickets here
Address:
The Public Theater of San Antonio
800 W. Ashby Pl.
San Antonio, TX 78212
May 21, 2022 – San Antonio Book Festival
The 10th Annual San Antonio Book Festival will feature a lineup of local, regional, and national authors. The festival will kick off with an opening ceremony featuring remarks by Mayor Ron Nirenberg and SABF’s director. Special performances will include poetry by Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson and Naomi Shihab Nye.
The festival is a family-friendly event featuring a full day of author presentations, panel discussions, book sales, signings, children’s and teen activities, and food trucks. It showcases debut authors and established writers, introducing attendees to new literary talents and connecting them with their favorite authors.
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/san-antonio-book-festival-2022/
Admission: Free
Address:
Southwest School of Art
300 Augusta St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
Central Library
600 Soledad St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
May 21, 2022 – The MixTape Tour: New Kids on the Block
Pop super-group New Kids On The Block will headline The MixTape Tour, joined by special guests Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley, and En Vogue.
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/mixtape-tour-2022-san-antonio/
Admission: Tickets here
Address:
AT&T Center
1 AT&T Center Pkwy.
San Antonio, TX 78219
May 22, 2022 – Zac Brown Band in concert
Zac Brown Band comes to San Antonio in support of their 2021 album, The Comeback. This will be the inaugural concert at the recently-reopened Real Life Amphitheater.
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/zac-brown-band-concert-san-antonio-2022/
Admission: Tickets here
Address:
Real Life Amphitheater
16765 Lookout Rd.
Selma, TX 78154
May 26-September 25, 2022 – Immersive Van Gogh
Immersive Van Gogh, presented by Lighthouse Immersive and Impact Museums, is a digital art experience that invites audiences to enter the works of van Gogh, evoking his highly emotional and chaotic inner consciousness through art, light, music, movement, and imagination.
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/immersive-van-gogh-san-antonio/
Admission: Tickets here
Address:
Immersive Van Gogh
221 Burleson
San Antonio, TX 78202
May 26-29, 2022 – Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club presents Gary Owen
Gary Owen has been entertaining American audiences for more than a decade with his side-splitting comedy. Having performed to sold-out audiences in all the major comedy clubs and theatres across the country, Owen is one of America’s most beloved comedians, having been proclaimed by Ebony magazine as Black America’s “Favorite White Comedian.”
Owen is currently starring in the BET docuseries The Gary Owen Show, which chronicles his dynamic and interracial family life with his wife and children in small-town Ohio. His next comedy special, I Got My Associates, is also currently slated to air on Showtime in 2017.
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/lol-san-antonio-presents-gary-owen/
Admission: Tickets here
Address:
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club
618 N.W. Loop 410 Ste. 312
San Antonio, TX 78216
May 28-29, 2022 – Willie Nelson & Family in concert
Willie Nelson comes to New Braunfels in support of his recently-released 98th album, A Beautiful Time. He’ll be joined by special guest Charley Crockett.
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/willie-nelson-family-concert-new-braunfels-2022/
Admission: Tickets here
Address:
Whitewater Amphitheater
11860 FM 306
New Braunfels, TX 78732