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and are also available at the Woodlawn box office. Groups of 10 or more
Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, which freed
adults will receive a 20% discount. A handful of special performances
more than three million enslaved people in Confederate states, those
will take place during the three-week run, including an American Sign
in Texas didn’t find out until more than two years later, after Union
Language night on Friday, July 1. $18-$32, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3
soldiers rode into Galveston on June 19, 1865. The festival begins at 8
The action-comedy classic Men in Black hits the big screen at Mission
p.m. Sunday, Woodlawn Theatre, 1920 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 267-
a.m. with the walk/run followed by a 10:30 a.m. opening ceremony. A
Marquee Plaza as part of the Outdoor Family Film Series presented by
8388, woodlawntheatre.org. — CW
carnival begins at noon with an entry fee of $8. A $33 all-day carnival
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MEN IN BLACK Slab Cinema and San Antonio’s World Heritage Office. Families are
pass includes unlimited games and rides. A pair of free symposiums
invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs and pets for a night of thrills and
will take place in the afternoon — one for married couples at 3:30 p.m.
laughter under the San Antonio sky. Men in Black stars Will Smith and
and one for singles at 5:30 p.m. A 7:30 p.m. concert serves as the eve-
Tommy Lee Jones as federal agents who go to great — often comical —
ning’s finale. Performers will include Fred Hammond, Erica Campbell,
lengths to monitor alien populations on Earth while concealing their
Mali Music, Tim Bowman Jr. and Faith City Music. Concert tickets run
presence from the public. The venue opens at 7 p.m. and the film begins
$63-$103. $8-$103, 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Real Life Amphitheater, 16765 Lookout
15 minutes after dusk. Guests are welcome to bring their own snacks
Road, Selma, (210) 714-4810, reallifeamp.com. — Kiko Martinez
or to purchase food from on-site vendors and food trucks. A full list of
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this year’s family moive screenings is available at Mission Marquee’s website. Free, 7 p.m., Mission Marquee Plaza, 3100 Roosevelt Ave., (210) 207-2111, missionmarquee.com. — Caroline WolFF
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BLUE MAN GROUP Face-painted percussion troupe Blue Man Group is bringing its colorful Courtesy Photo / The Woodlawn Theatre
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and comedic act to the Tobin Center stage for a three-performance run. Audiences of all ages can expect a riot of makeshift musical instruments, stunning visuals and immersive audience participation. Blue Man Group pumps up its percussive repertoire with unlikely and capti-
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JUNETEENTH FAMILY FESTIVAL The 2022 Juneteenth Family Festival packs a one-day family event with activities including a carnival, concert, symposiums and a 5K walk/run. Celebrated June 19, the Juneteenth federal holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Although U.S. President Abraham Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
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THE LITTLE MERMAID The Woodlawn Theatre’s production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid will make a splash this summer. The play follows the adventures of Ariel,
Lindsey Best
a young mermaid princess who — yearning for a chance at life above
vating props including paint-covered drums, garbage can lids and PVC
water — trades her voice for a pair of human legs. With an enchanting
pipes, often accompanied by a full band and hundreds of neon lights
storyline about the sacrifices we make for love, as well as an Academy
timed to the music. Prior to Sunday’s 2 p.m. performance, students of
Award-winning score, this aquatic fairytale is a favorite among gener-
St. Mary’s Hall will host an interactive science exhibit at no additional
ations of Disney fans. The Woodlawn’s stage production is directed by
charge to audience members. Short audience Q&As with Blue Man
Ivan Ortega and stars Kayla Gavigan and Nick Glavac as romantic leads
Group will follow each performance. Ticket holders can submit ques-
Ariel and Eric. Tickets are on sale now through the theater’s website
tions in advance via the Tobin’s website. $39.50-$99.50, 8 p.m. Saturday, Courtesy Photo / Perpetual Innovations Entertainment
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