San Antonians have plenty of options to fill their calendars this month.
Between the San Antonio Spurs’ run in the NBA playoffs and a packed events calendar, May has something for everyone.
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Aside from sports, some events to look forward to in May include the debut of Pearl Fest, at the 44th annual Tejano Conjunto Festival at Rosedale Park and more.
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Here’s a look at all the things you can do in May:
May 1-3 events:
- ALAMO CITY LX MOPAR CAR SHOW: Get ready to enjoy a free car show from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on May 2 at the Tower of the Americas. The show will feature Dodge Mopar vehicles, including Chargers, Challengers, Magnums and Chrysler 300s.
- BLOCKBUSTERS & BITES: Enjoy a free outdoor movie screening of “Cruella” starting at 7 p.m. on May 1 at the Rock at La Cantera. Attendees are welcomed to bring their furry friend.
- CORNYVAL: The festival will continue through until May 3 at 12210 Leslie Road in Helotes. This year’s festival marks 61 years of food, live music, a rodeo and — of course — corn. For more information on the entertainment lineup and tickets, click here.
- CHICAGO: THE MUSICAL: Three performances of the musical are scheduled for May 1-2. Tickets for Broadway’s longest-running musical can be purchased here.
- DERBY DAY: The 152nd Kentucky Derby will kick off at 9 a.m. on May 2 at Retama Park, 1 Retama Parkway. This year, guests can enjoy live wagering on the Kentucky Derby along with a full day of entertainment, wine tasting, corgi races and more. Click here for tickets.
- DUELO: Grupo Duelo is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. on May 1 at the Freeman Coliseum. Tickets can be purchased here.
- INCLUSION FEST: The free inclusive and accessible festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 2 at the Tobin Center, Will Naylor Riverwalk Plaza & Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater. Inclusion Fest will feature sensory-friendly programming, interactive activity stations, a calming area and more.
- JAZZ IN THE GARDEN: Enjoy an evening of live jazz music performed at the Japanese Tea Garden as part of San Antonio Parks Foundation’s Jazz in the Garden series from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on May 1.
- ROCKIN’ RACE DAY: FROM DOXIES TO DERBY: Enjoy a full day of high-energy dachshund races, live music and more from noon to 8 p.m. on May 2 at the Rock at La Cantera. For those interested in having their four-legged friend face in the event, race registration is open. Click here for more information.
- ROMEO SANTOS & PRINCE ROYCE: The singers will perform their “Mejor Tarde Que Nunca” tour at 8 p.m. on May 2 at the Frost Bank Center. Tickets for the show can be purchased here.
- THE GREAT TEXAS AIRSHOW: The free airshow will return to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on May 2-3. Gates will open at 9 a.m. both days, featuring aerial performances scheduled to start at 11 a.m. For more information, click here.
- WINE FEST: Sip and savor wine samples during Wine Fest from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on May 2 at the Tower of the Americas. Some featured wineries include Cline Cellars, Frei Brothers, Hamel Family Wines and Ravenswood. Presale general admission costs $55 per person. All attendees must be 21 and over. Click here for more details.
May 4-10 events:
- CAZZU: The singer will perform her “Cazzu: Latinaje en Vivo” tour at 8 p.m. on May 8 at the Boeing Center at Tech Port. Tickets for the performance are available here.
- CHELCIE LYNN: The comedian will perform her “Trailer Trash Tammy the Loose Lips” tour at 7 p.m. on May 10 at the Aztec Theatre. Tickets for the show can be found here.
- CRISTELA ALONZO: The comedian will bring her “Midlife Mixtape” tour on May 9 at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre. Tickets to view the shows are available here.
- FLOETRY: The British R&B duo will perform at 8 p.m. on May 8 at the H-E-B Performance Hall. Tickets can be purchased here.
- H-E-B CINEMA ON WILL’S PLAZA: The Tobin Center will host a movie screening of “Clueless” at 7 p.m. on May 9.
- LATIDO FESTIVAL: The festival will kick off at 5 p.m. on May 8 at Retama Park. The Latido Festival will feature live music from Los Tucanes de Tijuana, La Mafia and Los Herederos de Nuevo León. Tickets start at $52 per person. Click here for more information.
- MOTHER’S DAY AT BRISCOE: The Briscoe Western Art Museum will offer free admission to all mothers from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 10. Click here for more details.
- MOVIE IN THE PARK: Gather the family and enjoy a free movie screening of “Freakier Friday” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on May 9 at the Tower of the Americas.
- RHYTHM & BEATS: The Rock at La Cantera will host Rhythm & Beats starting at 7 p.m. on May 9.
- ROCKFIT: The Rock at La Cantera will host a Mother’s Day-themed fitness and wellness event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 9. For more details on the free event, click here.
- SECOND SATURDAY: Enjoy an evening of shopping, dining and entertainment from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on May 9 at the Main Plaza Conservancy. For more details, click here.
- TACOS & TEQUILA FESTIVAL: The festival returns to the city with some throwback hip-hop and R&B artists of the 2000s on May 9, at Retama Park. The gates are expected to open at 2 p.m. With Three 6 Mafia as the headliner, the Tacos & Tequila Festival will also include performances from Pretty Ricky, Trina, Paul Wall, Jay Sean and more. Tickets start at $85. Click here for more information.
May 11-17 events:
- 30TH ANNUAL ZOO LA-LA: The 30th annual event will take place from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on May 14 at the San Antonio Zoo. The all-inclusive 21 and over celebration will include more than 50 San Antonio premier restaurants, and live music. For tickets, click here.
- SAN ANTONIO ZOO BIRTHDAY: Guests can enjoy a variety of events at the San Antonio Zoo as it celebrates its 112th birthday on May 13. More information can be found here.
- SUPER FUN SATURDAY: RISING STARS: Hemisfair’s Super Fun Saturday event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 16 at Yanaguana Garden.
- TEJANO CONJUNTO FESTIVAL: The 44th annual event will take place from May 14-17 at Rosedale Park. This year, the festival will pay a special tribute to the Late Flaco Jimenez. A three-day wristband tickets costs $50. For more information on the event’s schedule and tickets, click here.
May 18-24 events:
- CARÍN LEÓN: The singer will perform his “De Sonora Para El Mundo” tour at 8 p.m. on May 24 at the Frost Bank Center. Tickets to see Carín León are available here.
- FOURTH FRIDAY: The Rock at La Cantera will host its Fourth Friday event starting at 7:30 p.m. on May 22. The free event will feature Jason Kane & The Jive.
- PEARL FEST: Pearl Fest, featuring Los Lonely Boys, is set to make its debut on May 23 at Pearl. Tickets start at $31. For more information on the event, click here.
- TRIUMPH: The rock band will perform their “Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded” tour at 8 p.m. on May 21 at the Frost Bank Center. For tickets, click here.
May 25-31 events:
- PRIDE RIVER PARADE & FESTIVAL: The annual celebration is scheduled for May 30. This year’s parade will feature a Rainbow Rodeo theme that will celebrate San Antonio’s Texas roots and LGBTQ+ pride. More details can be found here.
Recurring events:
- FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET: The Mission Marquee Plaza will host its market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 2 and May 16. Guests can shop and explore handmade crafts, sourced foods and more.
- FARMERS MARKET: Browse from several local vendors offering farm-fresh produce and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday at Pearl. Click here for more information.
- LOCALS DAY AT SAN ANTONIO ZOO: Bexar County residents can get a discounted entry to the San Antonio Zoo on May 1, May 10 and May 19 as part of Locals Day.
- MAKERS MARKET: Shop from over 40 local artisans and makers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday at Pearl. More information can be found here.
- OUTDOOR FAMILY FILM SERIES: The Mission Marquee Plaza is bringing back its “Outdoor Family Film Series” in May. On May 2, San Antonians can enjoy a free movie screening of “Luca” from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The film series will continue with “How to Train Your Dragon” on May 16 and “The Princess Bride” on May 21.
- SEVEN SEAS FOOD FESTIVAL: Anyone with a SeaWorld San Antonio season pass can enjoy some nostalgic tunes from artists coming to the Alamo City this spring. Hoobastank and Fuel & Lit are scheduled to perform on May 2 while Blackstreet will take the stage on May 9. Soulji Boy & Ying Yang Twins will also perform on May 16. Reserved seating starts at $19.99. VIP section pricing starts at $74.99. Click here for more details.
This list will be updated as more events are announced.
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