As seen on SA Live - Friday, April 5, 2024

The funniest musical of all time, eclipse weekend events, new burger spot & more

"The Book of Mormon" is coming to the Majestic Theatre today. (Julieta Cervantes, 2022)

SAN ANTONIO – Today at 1 p.m., it’s a busy weekend and we have a lineup of events in our area that you’re going to want on your calendar. Plus, we take you behind the curtain at the Majestic, do some fun eclipse science experiments and get up close with nocturnal animals.

Some call it the funniest musical of all time. “The Book of Mormon” comes to the Majestic Theatre today through Sunday, and we chat with one of the cast members.

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Cuarto De Kilo just opened its first location in the U.S., and it’s right here in San Antonio. This Mexican burger joint is firing up jumbo patties with a savory twist.

Urban Air Adventure Park has everything for your next event from bumper cars to virtual reality, and Fiona takes us there for some Fri-yay fun.

The San Antonio Zoo is hosting some fun eclipse activities with a full day of events including viewing and free eclipse glasses. We get up close with nocturnal animals today to learn how they will react in an encore presentation.

Mad Science of Austin & San Antonio teaches us about the eclipse with a few fun experiments you can do with the whole family in an encore presentation.

There are always a ton of fun events around San Antonio, and that’s especially true this weekend ahead of the total solar eclipse. Here’s a lineup in our community calendar:

  • The Great Texas AirShow at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph this Saturday and Sunday.
  • CarFest 2024 at the Freeman Coliseum today through Sunday. They’re going to be giving away a car every 2 hours!
  • Kuhlman Cellars in Stonewall is hosting a Solar Eclipse Party on Monday, complete with activities, food and wine.
  • Rhinory in Fredericksburg is hosting its Total Eclipse of the Horn event on Monday to celebrate the eclipse. All the profits will go to support rhino conservation efforts.
  • 31 Texas State Parks will be in totality on Monday, so make sure you check ahead if you’re planning to hike or camp this weekend.
  • Several San Antonio spots are throwing watch parties for the eclipse on Monday. They’re listed here.

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About the Author

Diana Winters is a San Antonio-area native, Emmy award-winning and GLAAD-nominated journalist who loves the Alamo City. She is the executive producer of SA Live, creator of South Texas PRIDE and co-creator of Texas Eats.

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