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FRI | 07.01 SUN | 07.03
COMEDY
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MARK CURRY
Comedian Mark Curry, best known for his lead role on the 1990s ABC sitcom Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, is hi ing center stage at the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club for five performances. After starting his career as a host of It’s Showtime at the Apollo, the funnyman landed slots on series including An Evening at the Improv, Living Single, Martin, The Jamie Foxx Show and The Drew Carey Show. Most recently, Curry has starred in the Netflix series Family Reunion and in the Bounce TV sitcom In the Cut, about a barbershop owner and his estranged son. Last year, a video of Curry made the rounds on social media when an LA reporter interviewed him at a filling station about rising gas prices and didn’t know who he was. Social media users poked fun at her for referring to Curry as “this LA driver.” One local radio station joined in the ridicule, tweeting, “The news didn’t realize they were hanging with Mr. Cooper.” $60-$160, 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, 618 NW Loop 410, (210) 541-8805, improvtx.com/sanantonio. — Kiko Martinez
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FRI | 07.01 SUN | 10.09
Blue Star Contemporary is debuting three new exhibitions on First Friday that examine a diversity of themes. The work of photographers and lens-based artists France Dubois, Anne e Isham, Işık Kaya and Leigh Merrill has been collected in the group show “Fake Plastic Forest,” which explores human interactions with nature. The artists explore themes of artifice, theatricality, truth, fiction and healing within the context of humans’ relationship to and impact on the environment. Andreas Till’s solo exhibition “De Ami,” meanwhile, explores the relationship between Americans and Germans between the years of 1945 and 2013. Utilizing found footage material from various archives, the
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artist chronicles the presence of American soldiers in his hometown of Heidelberg, Germany. Rounding out the exhibitions is “The Other Side,” a group show featuring a selection of films by artists Faezeh Nikoozad, Aki Pao-Chen Chiu, Breech Asher Harani and Fumiko Kikuchi. The films were selected from Darmstadt Sezession’s 2021 prize shortlist and explore themes of change, transitions and morality. Free, 6-9 p.m., Friday July 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday through Oct. 9, Blue Star Contemporary, 116 Blue Star, (210) 227-6960, bluestarcontemporary.org. — Ashley Allen
SAT | 07.02
SPECIAL EVENT
ARMED FORCES RIVER PARADE
As one of the largest parades presented annually along the River Walk, the Armed Forces River Parade brings a July 4-appropriate patriotic flair to one of downtown’s busiest tourist a ractions. The event features an array of floats dedicated to people in all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and launches from the International Center at 203 S. St. Mary’s St. The approximately 40-minute parade will make a loop, returning to its starting place by noon. For those who want to scout out the ideal spot, a full route map is available on the River Walk website. Those with deceased loved ones who served in the armed forces also may submit their names to the Armed Forces River Parade’s Military Remembrance Project via the website to have those veterans commemorated on a float in the parade. Free, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., San Antonio River Walk, (210) 227-4262, thesanantonioriverwalk.com. — Macks Cook
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SAT | 07.02 + SAT | 07.09
FILM
GOLDENEYE AND SKYFALL
Slab Cinema’s Six of 007 outdoor movie series of James Bond flicks is extending the iconic British agent’s exploits into July. Next up: 1995’s GoldenEye (July 2) and 2012’s Skyfall (July 9). GoldenEye marked the first
time Pierce Brosnan played Bond in the franchise. Brosnan was the fifth actor to portray the super spy since 1962 and made four movies during his run. Directed by Martin Campbell (Edge of Darkness), the film follows Bond on a mission to stop a Russian crime syndicate from using a space-based weapons program. Sean Bean (Games of Thrones) plays Alec Trevelyan, the film’s primary villain, a spy once known as Agent 006 who faked his death and betrays his agency. GoldenEye also was the first Bond film to feature an actress, Judi Dench, in the role of M, the head of MI6. Skyfall is the third of five movies in which Daniel Craig, who followed Brosnan, portrayed Bond. Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sam Mendes (American Beauty), the feature follows Bond on the heels of an ex-MI6 operative-turned-cyberterrorist named Raoul Silva, played by Academy Award-winning actor Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men). The screenings are family-friendly events, so, sorry, no shaken martinis will be served. Free, 8 p.m., Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo St., (210) 709-4750, hemisfair.org. — KM
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Oscar Moreno
MON | 07.04
SPECIAL EVENT
H-E-B FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
H-E-B and the San Antonio Parks Foundation welcome San Antonio residents and visitors to bid happy birthday to the United States at their annual Fourth of July Celebration at Woodlawn Park Lake. The beloved local tradition will include carnival games, live music by the U.S. Air Force Band of the West and DJ Plata plus a fi reworks show above the lake to bring the festivities to a close. Local food trucks and vendors will be scattered across the park grounds, serving up barbecue, burgers, hot dogs, tacos, aguas frescas and snow cones to fuel the family-friendly fun. Fitness fanatics can get their blood pumping at free water aerobics and Zumba classes before the gathering. The start times are 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. respectively. Activities will predominantly take place outdoors, so attendees should bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating, reusable water bottles, plenty of sunscreen and trash bags to help keep the park clean. Free, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Saturday, Jul. 4, Woodlawn Lake Park, 1103 Cincinnati Ave., (210) 207-7275, saparksfoundation.org. — Caroline WolFF
TUE | 07.05 SUN | 07.10
THEATER
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s spiritual rock opera phenomenon Jesus Christ Superstar will stop in San Antonio for six days as part of its 50th Anniversary Tour. Winner of the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, Jesus Christ Superstar recounts the last seven days of Jesus’ life through the perspective of his betrayer, Judas Iscariot. Known for its invigorating soundtrack, the musical takes audiences on a riveting journey through complex character psychology as Judas grapples with anger, envy and fear in his decision to betray Jesus. Despite its historical se ing, the production is full of contemporary infl uences, including ’70s-era music and dance moves and the use of present-day colloquialisms. The approach broke ground in the early ’70s by merging the seemingly disparate realms of musical theater with amplifi ed rock. While that made Jesus Christ Superstar controversial with some Christian groups, it also helped it become one of the era’s longest-running and top-grossing musicals. $40-$480, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., (210) 226-3333, majesticempire.com. — CW
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FRI | 07.08
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
Tobin Center’s free outdoor screening of Bryan Singer’s 2018 biopic Bohemian Rhapsody may have some viewers rocking in their lawn chairs and dancing atop their blankets. The invigorating musical drama tells the story of Queen frontman Freddy Mercury, one of rock’s most beloved and groundbreaking entertainers, charting his humble beginnings to his time leading one of the 1970s’ biggest bands. July makes the perfect month to experience or revisit Bohemian Rhapsody since the month marks the 37th anniversary of Queen’s iconic Live Aid performance. If the band’s tunes alone aren’t enough to woo viewers to the free showing, Rami Malek’s controversial and fascinating performance as Mercury is worth checking out. Just look at those teeth! Free, 8 p.m., Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle, (210) 223-8624, tobincenter.org. — MC
SUN | 07.10
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
DANCES WITH WOLVES
The winner of seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay, the 1990 Western drama Dances With Wolves stars Kevin Costner as Union Army Lieutenant John J. Dunbar, who’s sent to a remote Civil War outpost where he befriends a group of Native Americans known as the Lakota people. Costner, who was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor, not only starred in the lead role but also made his directorial debut with the picture. Adapted from the 1988 novel of the same name by Michael Blake, the fi lm was selected in 2007 for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry at the Library of Congress. Along with Costner’s performance earning an Academy Award nomination, his co-stars also received Oscars nods — Mary McDonnell for Best Supporting Actress and Graham Greene for Best Supporting Actor. Greene played Kicking Bird, the tribe’s medicine man. Some critics lambasted the fi lm for its handling of the Lakota language, while others labeled it as a “white savior” fi lm. Even so, it led the Lakota Nation to adopt Costner as an honorary member. $6-$12, 1 p.m., Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St., (210) 299-4499, briscoemuseum.org. — KM
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TUE | 07.12
SPECIAL EVENT
THE MASKED SINGER
If you’re now wondering aloud, “Isn’t this the show that featured Rudy Guiliani in disguise?” the answer is: yes! That’s right, the campy TV sensation is headed straight from your living room to the stage. The Masked Singer’s premise is pretty fricking simple, so try to stay with us here. There are singers — in masks, of course — and panelists try to guess their identities via a series of clues. The live production will be hosted by British singer Natasha Bedingfi eld, who appeared on the show as “Pepper” and had the massive hit “Unwritten” in the mid-’00s. Each stop of the tour features a local “mystery celebrity” who will be unmasked at the end of the evening. The TV show, which originated in South Korea, recently was renewed for an eighth season that’s set to kick o in September. No o cial word on whether “America’s Mayor” will be present for the live show, but given his current woes, we’d guess he’s got other things on the top of his priority list. $49.50-$510, 7:30 p.m., Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle, (210) 223-8624, tobincenter.org. — Mike McMahan
MON | 07.11
SPECIAL EVENT
WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW
Cody Rhodes, Seth “Freakin” Rollins, RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair, RAW Tag Team Champions RK-Bro, Rey Mysterio, Damian Priest, Bobby Lashlet and other superstars will enter the ring for an episode of the pro-wrestling TV series WWE Monday Night Raw. The stop at the AT&T Center comes at a curious time for the WWE brand after CEO Vince McMahon recently stepped down from his top position following a misconduct scandal in mid-June. The WWE’s board is investigating an allegation that McMahon paid a former female employee $3 million to stay mum about an aff air he had with her. “I have pledged my complete cooperation to the investigation by the Special Commi ee, and I will do everything possible to support the investigation,” McMahon said in a statement. “I have also pledged to accept the fi ndings and outcome of the investigation, whatever they are. I love this company and am commi ed to working with the Independent Directors to strengthen our culture and our Company.” As of press time, McMahon’s daughter, Stephanie, has taken over as interim chair and CEO. $20-$550, 6:30 p.m., AT&T Center, One AT&T Center, (210) 444-5000, a center.com. — KM
