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MEN IN BLACK

The action-comedy classic Men in Black hits the big screen at Mission Marquee Plaza as part of the Outdoor Family Film Series presented by Slab Cinema and San Antonio’s World Heritage Office. Families are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs and pets for a night of thrills and laughter under the San Antonio sky. Men in Black stars Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones as federal agents who go to great — often comical — lengths to monitor alien populations on Earth while concealing their presence from the public. The venue opens at 7 p.m. and the film begins 15 minutes after dusk. Guests are welcome to bring their own snacks or to purchase food from on-site vendors and food trucks. A full list of 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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FRI | 06.17 SUN | 07.10

THEATER

THE LITTLE MERMAID

The Woodlawn Theatre’s production of Disney’s The Li le Mermaid will make a splash this summer. The play follows the adventures of Ariel, a young mermaid princess who — yearning for a chance at life above water — trades her voice for a pair of human legs. With an enchanting storyline about the sacrifices we make for love, as well as an Academy Award-winning score, this aquatic fairytale is a favorite among generations of Disney fans. The Woodlawn’s stage production is directed by Ivan Ortega and stars Kayla Gavigan and Nick Glavac as romantic leads Ariel and Eric. Tickets are on sale now through the theater’s website and are also available at the Woodlawn box office. Groups of 10 or more adults will receive a 20% discount. A handful of special performances will take place during the three-week run, including an American Sign Language night on Friday, July 1. $18-$32, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Woodlawn Theatre, 1920 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 2678388, woodlawntheatre.org. — CW

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SAT | 06.18

SPECIAL EVENT

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 Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, which freed more than three million enslaved people in Confederate states, those in Texas didn’t find out until more than two years later, after Union soldiers rode into Galveston on June 19, 1865. The festival begins at 8 a.m. with the walk/run followed by a 10:30 a.m. opening ceremony. A carnival begins at noon with an entry fee of $8. A $33 all-day carnival pass includes unlimited games and rides. A pair of free symposiums will take place in the afternoon — one for married couples at 3:30 p.m. and one for singles at 5:30 p.m. A 7:30 p.m. concert serves as the evening’s finale. Performers will include Fred Hammond, Erica Campbell, Mali Music, Tim Bowman Jr. and Faith City Music. Concert tickets run $63-$103. $8-$103, 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Real Life Amphitheater, 16765 Lookout Road, Selma, (210) 714-4810, reallifeamp.com. — Kiko Martinez

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SAT | 06.18 SUN | 06.19

SPECIAL EVENT

BLUE MAN GROUP

Face-painted percussion troupe Blue Man Group is bringing its colorful 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-

vating props including paint-covered drums, garbage can lids and PVC pipes, often accompanied by a full band and hundreds of neon lights timed to the music. Prior to Sunday’s 2 p.m. performance, students of St. Mary’s Hall will host an interactive science exhibit at no additional charge to audience members. Short audience Q&As with Blue Man Group will follow each performance. Ticket holders can submit questions in advance via the Tobin’s website. $39.50-$99.50, 8 p.m. Saturday,

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JUNE 22 EMPIRE THEATRE

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SAT | 06.18

PRIDE

BUD LIGHT PRIDE RIVER PARADE & CELEBRATION

The inaugural Bud Light Pride River Parade & Celebration marks the fi rst o cial Pride Week event staged along the San Antonio River Walk — a bid by organizer Visit San Antonio, the city’s chief tourism promotion group, to draw celebrants from both inside and outside the Alamo City. The celebration begins at noon in historic La Villita, where visitors can partake in family-friendly entertainment and music until 5 p.m. A total of 17 Pride-themed fl oats will begin making their way down the river at 4 p.m. for the fi rst of two showings of the parade. An encore presentation will take place at 7 p.m. along the River Walk Museum Reach. Free, noon-8 p.m., San Antonio River Walk, thesanantonioriverwalk.com. — Dana Nichols

2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle, (210) 223-8624, tobincenter.org. — CW

SAT | 06.18

PRIDE

THE PASTIE POPS: BIG GAY BURLESQUE SHOW

San Antonio’s long-running Pastie Pops Burlesque Revue will celebrate the risqué side of Pride Month at its annual Big Gay Burlesque Show. The red-hot variety show will showcase a wide range of burlesque talents from the homegrown troupe, augmented by many special guests. Performers will include Jasper St. James, Mary Anne e, Vixy Van Hellen, Natasha B. Capri, Miss Kendoll, Alexander the Great, Logan Liqueur, Mademoiselle du Jour, Azúcar and more. For those who have never taken in a burlesque show before, Pride Month makes a perfect time to step into the world of artistry, comedy and sensuality with this body-positive and delightfully diverse troupe. Show hosts Camille Toe and Topsy Curvy will be your guides on this wild Pride-themed ride. $20-$150, 8-10 p.m., Bonham Exchange, 411 Bonham St., (210) 224-9219, facebook.com/pastiepops. — Macks Cook

SAT | 06.25

PRIDE

PRIDE BIGGER THAN TEXAS

The annual Pride Bigger Than Texas Parade and Festival is back for another year with all its staple events, from the eighth PRIDE Mass Wedding ceremony to the Krystal Kelly Running of the Queens High Heel Race. The Pride Bigger Than Texas Parade kicks off at 9 p.m. The event draws throngs to the city’s Main Strip to celebrate its LBGTQ+ community in a loving and accepting environment. Once the parade wraps up, the festivities continue into the night with the Pride Block Party. Pride San Antonio aims to promote hope and awareness of equality and diversity through its Pride Week celebration, which gathers people from across San Antonio’s communities for a variety of Pride festivities. Free, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Crocke Park, 1300 N. Main Ave., facebook. com/pridesanantonio. — MC

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SAT | 06.25

COMEDY

MARLON WAYANS: MICROPHONE FIEND TOUR

If someone was planning a double feature screening, they probably couldn’t curate two fi lms as diff erent as Darren Aronofsky’s drama Requiem for a Dream and the comedy Scary Movie. Both were released in 2000, yet they occupy opposite ends of the cinematic spectrum. However, they

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have something in common: Marlon Wayans. The actor and comedian starred in both early in his career. Since then, his fi lmography has been similarly inconsistent. For every solid sleeper like On the Rocks, he also has a tacky, mainstream foray like Li le Man or White Chicks. In 2020, Wayans signed a deal with HBO Max to create scripted shows and stand-up comedy specials, which included last year’s Marlon Wayans: You Know What It Is. He’ll also star in a new movie coming out this year called Boo!, which tells the story of a father who tries to help his teenage daughter fi ght of a bunch of possessed Halloween decorations. Sounds awfully similar to his 2013 comedy A Haunted House, but maybe it will surprise us. $49.50-$69.50, 7:30 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. — KM

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SUN | 06.26

PRIDE

CENTRO FAMILY PRIDE DAY

Dress up for the occasion and bring your Pride fl ags for Centro San Antonio’s family-centered downtown event at Madison Square Park. Following the theme “A Brave Space for Every Family,” the third annual iteration of the event will feature a variety of LGBTQ+ performers and is

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TUE | 06.28

FILM

CAMP LEGACY: MOONRISE KINGDOM

Camp Legacy’s Summer Camp Movie Series is designed to evoke memories of roasting marshmallows, telling ghost stories and tying friendship bracelets — and its third screening this summer certainly fi ts the bill. At its heart, the cult favorite Moonrise Kingdom (2012) is an eclectic scouting-themed coming-of-age fl ick that captures fi rst love between two misfi t kids. Set on an island o the New England coast during the summer of 1965 and directed by Wes Anderson (Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Isle of Dogs), the fi lm stars Kara Hayward and Jared Gilman as the central characters. The fi lm also landed an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay and has drawn praise for its vivid color palette, whimsical storytelling and mature exploration of the theme of juvenile mental health. Bring along friends to help you pitch a tent, and after that hard work is done, feel free to enjoy custom cocktails from Pinkerton’s Barbecue. Free, 7 p.m., Legacy Park, 103 W. Houston St., westonurban.com/legacy-park.— MC

capped off with a mini-parade around the park celebrating the diverse people that make up the San Antonio community. Circus entertainment and an array of local food and craft vendors will bolster up the afternoon’s festivities. Free, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Madison Square Park, 400 Lexington Ave., centrosanantonio.org.. — DN

MON | 06.27

TALKS

PROFESSOR BRIAN COX: HORIZONS

Renowned British physicist and one-time professional musician Brian Cox will bring his hip and approachable take on science education to the Majestic Theatre as part of a world tour exploring the nature of our solar system and its components. In the same realm of infl uence and expertise as popular scientists Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye and Carl Sagan, Cox is known for the wit and charisma he evokes while answering big questions about the universe. Science buff s may know Cox from his work on acclaimed TV shows including Wonders of the Universe and Wonders of the Solar System, but no prior knowledge is needed to be entranced by the University of Manchester professor’s storytelling, which is enhanced by state-of-the-art-projections of the night sky and points beyond. Cox’s Infi nite Monkey Cage podcast co-host Robin Ince will join him onstage. $54.50-$64.50, 7 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., (210) 226-3333, majesticempire.com. — DN