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John Williams’ “Jurassic Park” score is getting the San Antonio Symphony treatment. The orchestra will play live while the film is screened. The 1993 movie is set at a dinosaur-themed tourist attraction where things go terribly awry during a preview in advance of its opening.
Opens Friday. 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St. $14-$67 at the box office and ticketmaster.com. Info: sasymphony.org.
— Deborah Martin
John Williams’ “Jurassic Park” score is getting the San Antonio Symphony treatment. The orchestra will play live while the film is screened. The 1993 movie is set at a dinosaur-themed tourist attraction where
— Hector Saldana
Couples looking to extend the romance vibe past Valentine’s Day may want to check out Ballet San Antonio’s take on “Sleeping Beauty.” Choreographed by Artistic Director Willy Shives after Marius Petipa, it tells the classic fairy tale of a princess whose enchanted slumber is ended by a very special kiss. It will be danced to Tchaikovsky’s much-loved score. The dancers include Ballet San Antonio principal dancer Crystal Serrano (pictured).
7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. H-E-B Performance Hall, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle. $20.30-$134. 210-223-8624, tobi.tobincenter.org
— Deborah Martin
Couples looking to extend the romance vibe past Valentine’s Day may want to check out Ballet San Antonio’s take on “Sleeping Beauty.” Choreographed by Artistic Director Willy Shives after Marius Petipa,
There will be dancing in the aisles at this week’s old-school R&B blowout, featuring local hereos Rene Rene and Sunny Ozuna as well as Zapp (“I Want to Be Your Man”), Midnight Star(“Freak-a-Zoid”), the Delfonics (“La La Means I Love You”), Blue Magic (“Sideshow”) the Impressions (“People Get Ready”) and more. Though some of these groups are carrying on without original members, their spirit no doubt endures.
7:30 p.m. Friday. The Alamodome, 100 Montana St. $29.50-$49.50. alamodome.com
— Jim Kiest
There will be dancing in the aisles at this week’s old-school R&B blowout, featuring local hereos Rene Rene and Sunny Ozuna as well as Zapp (“I Want to Be Your Man”), Midnight Star(“Freak-a-Zoid”), the
Long-running punk band from Orange County, California, released a handful of albums in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Fans still show up for songs such as “Bloodstains” and “Everything Turns Grey” as well as the band’s take on surf classics like “Miserlou.” With Guttermouth, the Queers and the Atom Age.
7:30 p.m. Friday. Korova, 107 E. Martin St. $18. thekorova.com
— Jim Kiest
Long-running punk band from Orange County, California, released a handful of albums in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Fans still show up for songs such as “Bloodstains” and “Everything Turns Grey” as well as
Grace Lamberson (left) and Hunter Wulff appear in Classic Theatre’s staging of “The Tempest,” Shakespeare’s tale of love and magic. Allan S. Ross plays the sorcerer Prospero in the production, which is being directed by Mark McCarver. A Champagne reception will follow the opening performance, and a community talk-back follows the March 5 performance.
Opens Friday. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through March 5. Classic Theatre, 1924 Fredericksburg Road. $10-$25. 210-589-8450, classictheatre.org
— Deborah Martin
Grace Lamberson (left) and Hunter Wulff appear in Classic Theatre’s staging of “The Tempest,” Shakespeare’s tale of love and magic. Allan S. Ross plays the sorcerer Prospero in the production, which is being
The On and Off Fredericksburg Road Studio Tour is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The event organized by Bihl Haus Arts kicks off today with a reception and autograph party, followed by two days of demos, performances and the self-guided tour of artists’ homes, studios and galleries in the seven neighborhoods off Fredericksburg Road. This year’s tour will feature more than 60 artists including David Guerrero, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Laurel Gibson, David Zamora Casas and Danville Chadbourne (pictured). The official catalog includes a map. Also, look out for yellow balloons and yard signs marking participating locations.
Reception 6-9 p.m. Friday, Bihl Haus Arts, 2803 Fredericksburg Road, 210-383-9723. Self-guided tours 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Catalogs $10 in advance at Deco Pizzeria, 1815 Fredericksburg Road; The Junction, 1704 Blanco Road; Vee’s Hair and Spa, 1022 Donaldson Ave; The Twig, 306 Pearl Parkway, No. 106; La Cantera Barnes & Noble, 15900 La Cantera Parkway, No. 3340. Also available at Bihl Haus Arts for $15 during the tour. Online catalog $10 at onandofffred.org.
— Elda Silva
The On and Off Fredericksburg Road Studio Tour is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The event organized by Bihl Haus Arts kicks off today with a reception and autograph party, followed by two days
The Overtime Theater is premiering the season finale of “Generic Eric,” Kodi Kareem’s entertaining serial about a regular Joe (or Eric, as it were) who becomes the target of international assassins. Jenny Taylor (from left) plays a woman trying to keep him safe; Guy Schaffs plays the title character.
Opens Friday. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays — with additional performance at 7 p.m. Sunday — through Feb. 25. Overtime Theater, 1203 Camden. $10-$15 at brownpapertickets.com. Info: 210-557-7562, theovertimetheater.org
— Deborah Martin
The Overtime Theater is premiering the season finale of “Generic Eric,” Kodi Kareem’s entertaining serial about a regular Joe (or Eric, as it were) who becomes the target of international assassins. Jenny
The Allegro Stage Company is returning to the McNay Art Museum with a new cabaret show titled “Live, Laugh, Love: Eighty Years on Broadway.” The performers are (from left) Sherry Gibbs Houston, Eva Laporte, Roy Bumgarner and Anna Gangai, as well as pianist Tom Masinter. The performance — featuring music by Sondheim, Kern, Bernstein, Porter and other composers — is being presented in conjunction with the McNay exhibit “Broadway: 100 Years of Musical Theatre.” There also will be an encore performance at Cave Without a Name.
6:30 p.m. Friday, Leeper Auditorium, McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels. $15 for McNay members, $25 for nonmembers at mcnayart.org. Encore: 7 p.m. Saturday, Cave Without a Name, 325 Kreutzberg Road, Boerne. $30 in advance at cavewithoutaname.com or $35 at the door.
— Deborah Martin
The Allegro Stage Company is returning to the McNay Art Museum with a new cabaret show titled “Live, Laugh, Love: Eighty Years on Broadway.” The performers are (from left) Sherry Gibbs Houston, Eva Laporte, Roy
“Above and Beyond,” the latest interactive offering at the Witte Museum, offers visitors a deep exploration of flight. Patrons will get a sense of what it’s like to fly like a bird, to design and fly a supersonic jet and to pilot a drone into the eye of a hurricane, among other experiences. The exhibit covers the history of flight while also looking toward the future.
Opens Saturday. Through May 7. Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway. $17 for the show and Witte admission for non-members; $4 for members; free for children 3 and under. Tickets available at the door or in advance at wittemuseum.org.
— Deborah Martin
“Above and Beyond,” the latest interactive offering at the Witte Museum, offers visitors a deep exploration of flight. Patrons will get a sense of what it’s like to fly like a bird, to design and fly a
— Hector Saldana
— Hector Saldana
The acclaimed Austin guitarist recently released his first acoustic guitar album, “EJ,” which featured the gorgeous unplugged single, “Wrapped in a Cloud.” Its emphasis may be on his formidable singer-songwriter talents, but Johnson’s ability to dazzle on any guitar is never too far away. On this tour, he’s playing Maton acoustic guitars and a nylon-string Spanish style through a couple of AER amplifiers.
8 p.m. Saturday. Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St. $30-$50. 210-812-4355, theaztectheatre.com
— Hector Saldana
The acclaimed Austin guitarist recently released his first acoustic guitar album, “EJ,” which featured the gorgeous unplugged single, “Wrapped in a Cloud.” Its emphasis may be on his formidable
Terri Hendrix returns with her band and flat-picking guitarist and pedal steel virtuoso Lloyd Maines to perform songs from her five-album project, including “Love You Strong” and the latest, the bluesy “Slaughterhouse Sessions.” The acclaimed singer-songwriter also is a tireless advocate for the arts and continues to mentor musicians and oversee the OYOU Center for the Creative Arts in San Marcos. New Orleans singer-songwriter Andrew Duhon opens.
8 p.m. Saturday. Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St. $15-$65. 210-223-2830, samsburgerjoint.com
— Hector Saldana
Terri Hendrix returns with her band and flat-picking guitarist and pedal steel virtuoso Lloyd Maines to perform songs from her five-album project, including “Love You Strong” and the latest, the bluesy
Andrew Thornton (pictured) directs and appears in “Tristan und Isolde,” a collaboration between the Chamber Orchestra of San Antonio and Opera San Antonio. Jean-Pierre Arnaud arranged Richard Wagner’s opera for chamber orchestra, soprano and narrator. Gemma New conducts.
8 p.m. Saturday, Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle. $10 to $49 at the box office, by calling 210-223-8624 or online at tobi.tobincenter.org.
— Deborah Martin
Andrew Thornton (pictured) directs and appears in “Tristan und Isolde,” a collaboration between the Chamber Orchestra of San Antonio and Opera San Antonio. Jean-Pierre Arnaud arranged Richard Wagner’s opera for
Next up at the Roxie Theatre Company: “All Shook Up,” the jukebox musical featuring Elvis Presley hits such as “Jail House Rock,” “Blue Suede Shoes” and, of course, the title tune. The show is about a hip ex-con (Chad Collins, standing) who blows into a tiny town and changes everything, including the life of a female mechanic (Kaylyn Manuel).
Opens Saturday. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 3:30 p.m. Sundays and 8 p.m. Fridays through March 19. Roxie Theatre Company, 7460 Callaghan. $25-$30. 210-360-9180, roxietheatrecompany.com
— Deborah Martin
Next up at the Roxie Theatre Company: “All Shook Up,” the jukebox musical featuring Elvis Presley hits such as “Jail House Rock,” “Blue Suede Shoes” and, of course, the title tune. The show is about a hip
Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling will host a pizza night featuring Vero Wood Fired Pizza. Using a 750-degree oven imported from Italy, Vero Wood will be cranking out fresh pizzas that can be paired with a choice of craft beer, handcrafted cocktails, whiskey flights or specialty bottles. See website for more details.
5 p.m. Saturday, Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling, 4834 Whirlwind Drive. Free. drinkrangercreek.com
— Polly Anna Rocha
Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling will host a pizza night featuring Vero Wood Fired Pizza. Using a 750-degree oven imported from Italy, Vero Wood will be cranking out fresh pizzas that can be paired with a
— Hector Saldana
— Hector Saldana
The popular comedian returns to a favorite tour stop where he’s rocked nightclubs and theaters. Epps, best known as Day-Day Jones in the “Next Friday” series of hit films and the character Black Doug in the “The Hangover,” is an edgy and raw comic onstage. His stand-up act brings a street-wise, sometimes racially charged vibe of his specials “Inappropriate Behavior” and “Don’t Take It Personal.”
7 p.m. Sunday at the Lila Cockrell Theatre, 900 E. Market St. $42-$235. 207-8500. sahbgcc.com
— Hector Saldana
The popular comedian returns to a favorite tour stop where he’s rocked nightclubs and theaters. Epps, best known as Day-Day Jones in the “Next Friday” series of hit films and the character Black Doug in the
Singer-songwriter and frontman Ward Hayden leads Boston’s award-winning Americana and country-rock act, which can conjure Hank Williams with the railroad beat of “All the Way Up to Heaven” and then shift gears into the surf-country twanging rock ‘n’ roll that made Buck Owens and the Bakersfield sound famous. Hayden has got Williams’ lonesome yodel down, as well as that Merle Haggard hitch on songs such as “Shake Like Jello,” “Only One Thing,” “Clay Pigeons” and “Empty Bottles.” Calling all Derailers and Two Tons of Steel fans. This one’s for you.
8 p.m. Sunday. Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St. $10-$45. 210-223-2830. samsburgerjoint.com
— Hector Saldana
Singer-songwriter and frontman Ward Hayden leads Boston’s award-winning Americana and country-rock act, which can conjure Hank Williams with the railroad beat of “All the Way Up to Heaven” and then shift gears
It’s a good weekend to go old school in San Antonio.
The original “Jurassic Park” will be screening with music by the San Antonio Symphony. There’s a throwback R&B jam with Dazz, Midnight Star, Blue Magic and more. And Agent Orange tops a bill of ’80s punk bands at The Korova.
Click through the slideshow above for details on these shows and more, including a big rodeo concert with The Band Perry.
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