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One of San Antonio’s most cherished blues guitarists, Ruben V long ago established his rock god status on electric guitar and has continued to expand his horizons as a singer-songwriter, whether unplugged or pushing the Tube Screamer effects to 11.
9 p.m. Friday. Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St. $10-$45. 210-223-2830. samsburgerjoint.com
— Hector Saldana
One of San Antonio’s most cherished blues guitarists, Ruben V long ago established his rock god status on electric guitar and has continued to expand his horizons as a singer-songwriter, whether unplugged or
The second episode of Kodi Kareem’s promising new serial debuts. The three-episode series follows regular guy Eric A. Plotz (Guy Schaffs, right) as he discovers that a $4 million price has been placed on his head. As a variety of assassins (including Jordan Pena, left) attempt to kill him, a mysterious woman tries to protect him. Episode three premieres Feb. 17.
8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays — with matinees at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 and 19 — through Feb. 25, Overtime Theater, 1203 Camden. $10 to $15 at brownpapertickets.com. Info, theovertimetheater.org or 210-557-7562.
— Deborah Martin
The second episode of Kodi Kareem’s promising new serial debuts. The three-episode series follows regular guy Eric A. Plotz (Guy Schaffs, right) as he discovers that a $4 million price has been placed on his
Austin-based writer Ruiz-Camacho, a native of Toluca, Mexico, won the 2015 Texas Institute of Letters Award for best work of fiction for his debut story collection, “Barefoot Dogs.” He will read his work as part of the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Creative Writing Reading Series. The New York Times called Ruiz-Camacho’s “Barefoot Dogs” “a deeply moving chronicle of one family’s collective devastation, full of remarkable wisdom and humor, yet unflinching in its portrayal of the horrors sweeping contemporary Mexico.”
7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3. UTSA main campus, Loop 1604 at Interstate 10 West, Business Building, BB2.06.04. Free and open to the public. colfa.utsa.edu/english/CW/cwreading.html
— Steve Bennett
Austin-based writer Ruiz-Camacho, a native of Toluca, Mexico, won the 2015 Texas Institute of Letters Award for best work of fiction for his debut story collection, “Barefoot Dogs.” He will read his work as
It’s a three-fer at Presa House with exhibits of work by Verena Gaudy, Patricia Guerrero and Ashley Mireles. Gaudy’s “Love More – Hate Less” showcases delicate porcelain and earthenware sculptures created in response to the current social and political climate. (Her work is shown above.) Guerrero’s “Elegy” explores childhood memories in a series of oil paintings of gently and not-so-gently used toys. Mireles’ “Seven Scenes” features visual narratives created with overlapping imagery inspired by her environment. The reception will feature music by DJ Sucia Q.
6-11 p.m. Friday. Through Feb. 25 by appointment, Presa House, 725 S. Presa St., 210-573-8947
— Elda Silva
It’s a three-fer at Presa House with exhibits of work by Verena Gaudy, Patricia Guerrero and Ashley Mireles. Gaudy’s “Love More – Hate Less” showcases delicate porcelain and earthenware sculptures
Jeremy Carrizales (from left), Robert Moritz and Barry Goettl star in “Gargoyles and Scarecrow Sins.” The comedy is about the funeral for a madam in Big Spring. It was written by Rick Hamby, a former district attorney in Big Spring, who based the characters on some real-life residents of the town. Opening night is sold out.
Opens Friday. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Feb. 18, Boerne Community Theatre, 907 E. Blanco, Boerne. $15-$22. 830-249-9166, boernetheatre.org
Deborah Martin
Jeremy Carrizales (from left), Robert Moritz and Barry Goettl star in “Gargoyles and Scarecrow Sins.” The comedy is about the funeral for a madam in Big Spring. It was written by Rick Hamby, a former district
Circle Arts Theatre in New Braunfels is kicking off its 49th season with the acclaimed musical comedy that spoofs musical comedies. Perri Foster (from left), Abby Rubac, Nick Bordovsky and Gigi Gregersen star in the show, which includes gangsters, young lovers, a brash aviatrix and a heavy-lidded chaperone. Champagne will be served following the opening performance. Proceeds from Saturday’s show will benefit the League of Women Voters Comal County.
Opens Friday. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 26, Circle Arts Theatre, Landa Park, New Braunfels. $20-$22 (all seats for Saturday’s benefit performance are $22). 830-837-6172, circleartstheatre.org.
— Deborah Martin
Circle Arts Theatre in New Braunfels is kicking off its 49th season with the acclaimed musical comedy that spoofs musical comedies. Perri Foster (from left), Abby Rubac, Nick Bordovsky and Gigi Gregersen star
Black Orchid (pictured) is one of the burlesque performers taking part in “Legislate This! San Antonio 2017,” the fourth annual fundraiser for Planned Parenthood. The lineup holds performers from San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Dallas and Chicago. MC for the event will be Foxxy Blue Orchid. It is part of a series of burlesque-themed benefits for the women’s health service being held across the country.
8 p.m. Saturday. Jump-Start Theater, 710 Fredericksburg Road. $10 at brownpapertickets.com.
— Deborah Martin
Black Orchid (pictured) is one of the burlesque performers taking part in “Legislate This! San Antonio 2017,” the fourth annual fundraiser for Planned Parenthood. The lineup holds performers from San Antonio,
Russell was born in Scotland, but he grew up and now lives in Spain, where he immersed himself in that country’s classical guitar tradition. He won a Grammy Award for solo instrumental for his 2005 album “Aire Latino: Latin American Music for Guitar.” According to a Washington Post review, Russell’s performances divulge “a musical imagination that stretches far beyond the limitations of six strings.”
7:30 p.m. Saturday. Performance preview 6:40 p.m. Poster signing following concert. Ruth Taylor Recital Hall, Trinity University. $29. artssa.org
— Jim Kiest
Russell was born in Scotland, but he grew up and now lives in Spain, where he immersed himself in that country’s classical guitar tradition. He won a Grammy Award for solo instrumental for his 2005 album
Alamo City Opera is marking the 200th anniversary of Rossini’s take on Cinderella by – what else? – staging it. The company’s contemporary take on “La Cenerentola” will be sung in English, and stars Steven Brennfleck as the prince and Julia DiFiore in the title role. A reception with cake will follow the opening night performance.
8 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry. $15-$50 at ticketmaster.com or 210-314-6696.
— Deborah Martin
Alamo City Opera is marking the 200th anniversary of Rossini’s take on Cinderella by – what else? – staging it. The company’s contemporary take on “La Cenerentola” will be sung in English, and
She’s too young to be hailed as a grand dame of Texas folk music, but there is no denying that Hinojosa’s bilingual music places her at the vanguard of folk, whether singing the politically charged songs of Victor Jara or her countrified folk songs, which she has delivered at the White House and on “Austin City Limits.” She has a star on the South Texas Walk of Fame because of her decades of work, which combines the sensibility of Sandra Cisnero’s with a sweeter twist on Joan Baez’s wistful voice.
8 p.m. Saturday. Carlos Alvarez Studio Theatre, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle. $20. 210-223-8624, tobincenter.org
— Hector Saldana
She’s too young to be hailed as a grand dame of Texas folk music, but there is no denying that Hinojosa’s bilingual music places her at the vanguard of folk, whether singing the politically charged songs of
Austin tribute band featuring members of Dangerous Toys and Broken Teeth do justice to the Bon Scott era of the Australian rock band AC/DC AC/DC (shown in London in August 1979). The songs are note-perfect, but so is the attitude and look. Expect a wooly night of fun with bands Violent Rage and Target 7.
7 p.m. Saturday. Fitzgerald’s Bar & Live Music, 437 McCarty St (behind Rosario’s). $10; ages 21 and up. fitzrocks.com
— Hector Saldana
Austin tribute band featuring members of Dangerous Toys and Broken Teeth do justice to the Bon Scott era of the Australian rock band AC/DC AC/DC (shown in London in August 1979). The songs are note-perfect, but
One always knows when homegrown “Talk to Me” legend Sunny Ozuna has hit the stage because the cellphone cameras go up and stay up. Ozuna is a beloved, essential figure in the story of the West Side sound, which he pioneered with the Sunglows and Sunny & The Sunliners. He’ll mix in a little Tejano, Christian pop and Chicano rock ‘n’ roll with his signature hits “Put Me in Jail” and “Smile Now, Cry Later.” But it was “Talk to Me” that got him on “American Bandstand.”
Noon-4 p.m. Sunday at Traders Village, 9333 SW Loop 410. $4. 210-623-8383. tradersvillage.com
— Hector Saldana
One always knows when homegrown “Talk to Me” legend Sunny Ozuna has hit the stage because the cellphone cameras go up and stay up. Ozuna is a beloved, essential figure in the story of the West Side sound,
The Briscoe Western Art Museum is playing cupid again with the return of Pony Express Love Letters. Visitors are invited to stop by the museum to craft personal missives on a vintage typewriter or by hand with calligraphy pens. Writing stations are equipped with a variety of stationary and — for inspiration — books of poetry and Valentine’s Mad Libs. All letters to loved ones in the downtown area will be delivered for free on Feb. 14 by bicycle messenger. Those destined for greater distances will be sent by mail, also for free.
Through Feb. 12. Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St. 210-229-4499, briscoemuseum.org.
— Elda Silva
The Briscoe Western Art Museum is playing cupid again with the return of Pony Express Love Letters. Visitors are invited to stop by the museum to craft personal missives on a vintage typewriter or by hand with
There’s a big game in Houston on Sunday, which means a lot of people will be staying in this weekend to watch football (we’re rooting for the Falcons, right?), commercials and Lady Gaga.
For those who want to get out of the house, San Antonio has a big game of its own — the city’s first international rugby game, USA vs. Uruguay.
Click through the slideshow for more details on that game and other big weekend events, including the return of Jay Leno to the Majestic Theatre and the annual Asian Festival.
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