ARTS + CULTURE
INSIDE SCHOOL OF ROCK SAN ANTONIO, WHERE A QUIET FOURTH GRADER BECOMES A FRONTMAN
LIFE + CULTURE
INSIDE THE PRESERVE: HOW KARI AND GARY JOHNSON CARE FOR AN ANIMAL THAT WEIGHS SEVERAL THOUSAND POUNDS
MEET KARA SKINNER'S IBIZAN HOUNDS, THE MOST ELEGANT DOGS IN THE HILL COUNTRY
I am writing this with a goldendoodle named Gertie asleep on my feet (you can find her photo in City Scene) and two cats nearby who would like everyone to know they allow me to live here. So when this issue landed on Kids and Pets, I will admit I took it a little personally. This is my entire life!
Here is what I have learned raising both at once. Kids and animals are not separate chapters of family life. They are the same story. My teenagers grew up with paws underfoot, and somewhere along the way the dog taught them things I could not. Patience. Responsibility. How to love something loudly and without conditions. Anyone who has watched a nervous kid soften next to an animal knows exactly what I mean.
That is the thread running through this whole issue. You will meet three rescue dogs who went from the SeaWorld stage to a San Antonio piano studio, where they greet every child who walks in and sing along during warmups. You will meet the kids at School of Rock, where a guitar and a band can turn a quiet fourth grader into someone who runs for student government. At the Will Smith Zoo School, three and four year olds count lion cubs and come home gloriously muddy, which is the whole point. And out near Fredericksburg, families meet the elephants at The Preserve, where Kari and Gary Johnson have spent their entire lives caring for these animals. Once you have met an elephant, Kari told me, you cannot imagine not doing everything you can to help them.
I believe that. I think it is true of every animal in these pages, and every kid too. We bring them close hoping they will learn something. And they do. But so do we, every single time, right alongside them.
So go ahead. Turn the page. And give whoever is asleep at your feet right now a good scratch from me!
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CHELSEA HUMPHREYS, EDITOR
August 2026
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1: Zazie and pup Lucy are up to their usual summer shenanigans. 2: My husband who hated pets fell in love at first sight with Tuco. 3: You can ride your pet and win prizes. Lisa placed second in the world, ranch sorting. 4: Gertie the Dirty, the editor's goldendoodle, demonstrating her morning stretch routine. 5: Jackson feeds a lorikeet during his first year at Will Smith Zoo School. 6: Sunni and Olive, negotiating the terms of couch ownership. 7: This rescued therapy dog served in Uvalde. Now she reigns as King Anbarkio.
Want proof that you are never too young to build something? Lauren Gresham, age 12, started an art club at her elementary school using her own allowance for supplies. She created officer roles, ran themed months including an anti-bullying campaign, and carried it all into middle school. In February, the DoSeum named her a Dream Leader. Her secret is not talent or money. It is starting. Grab some markers and a few friends.
Jafar performed at SeaWorld's Pets Ahoy before retiring to Melanie Gibbs's family, then landed a role as a service dog at Morgan's Wonderland, riding the train and high-fiving kids. When the Pets Ahoy closed, performers Peter Pan and Wendy needed a home together, so they joined too. Now all three former showbiz rescues greet the children who visit Melanie's piano studio each week. They even sing along during warmups, music lovers just like her.
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At School of Rock, playing in a band teaches more than music.
ARTICLE BY ERIN LYONS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY HALEY JOHNSON
Right inside the front door of School of Rock San Antonio, a wall is covered with photos of kids performing onstage. They’re playing bass, guitar, drums, keyboards, or singing. Some of them are young, and others look like they’re about to graduate from high school. But what they all have in common is that they look like they’re having the time of their lives. Seeing these photos in the lobby while listening to kids laughing and strumming guitars, it’s obvious what is happening at School of Rock: kids are learning to make music while having fun.
School of Rock San Antonio opened in 2012. There are over 350 students there now, from young kids to adults. In 2021, they expanded their space to accommodate the youngest students in the Rookies program, ages 4-8. Those kids participate in a weekly small-group musical discovery lesson. They explore all the rock band instruments and vocals, eventually picking one to focus on. In the Rock 101 and Performance programs for ages 8 and older, students attend a private 30-minute lesson and a 1.5hour band rehearsal each week. During their lesson, students work on skills for their chosen instrument. Band rehearsals, led by an instructor, bring together four to eight students to learn songs in preparation for one of School of Rock’s three annual concerts.
At School of Rock, their main instructional goals are to help kids choose an instrument they’d like to focus on, build their musical skills, and get each band ready to perform in front of a crowd. It is each student’s responsibility to know their part and learn to play it with the band. For a lot of kids, it’s easier to play solo than in a group, so teachers hold band members accountable during rehearsal to point out strengths and areas that need improvement. Owner Michele Patton told me, “It’s like a team. They have to band together, play together, and learn how to communicate.” Music Director David Patton said students are encouraged to work hard so they can see their own improvement and avoid letting themselves or the band down. “We teach real-life expectations. You have to build your way up. You have to learn all your essentials, and then we get to start doing the cool stuff.” One of the opportunities that comes from working hard at School of Rock is the chance to audition for House Band, a group for ages 12-17 that plays gigs all over San Antonio. Auditions are every 6 months, and current members must reaudition to keep their spot. David said, “They have to put the work in other areas for those rewards of stepping to the front of the stage, putting their foot on the monitor, and playing the cool solo.”
School of Rock creates a welcoming environment where students can develop their musical abilities
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“We have a lot of kids that actually say this is their second home. And we have parents who tell us their kids think this is their second home.”
“It brings me so much joy to watch them succeed. The transformation, for me, is the most rewarding. Just watching that happen over time.”
while building confidence, personal growth, and social skills. That all starts with General Manager Renae Patton, who greets everyone by name as they come through the door. There’s also a lounge area where kids can hang out, usually joking with instructors and discussing their favorite bands. Everyone feels comfortable enough to talk freely, laugh loudly, and be themselves. And that is what Michele said is most important to the staff: creating a place where kids feel like they can open up and be themselves. In group rehearsals, teachers help students get to know one another, making sure they learn everyone’s names and a few things about each other. Instructors are positive and encouraging. They emphasize their goal of learning music together as a group without pushing them too hard. Students are told that when they’re ready, they’re capable of making great music. Michele said, “The world is very demanding. It’s regimented. We’re not. We have rules. But we’re all about respecting everything, and then you have a little bit of freedom in here.” Instructors also know how to adapt when a kid is having a bad day. They give them their space, make them feel welcome, but don’t force them to do anything. As soon as the kids settle in and choose to participate, they realize that making music helps them feel better, and they’re taking charge of their own day. Students come to learn that School of Rock is a place for them to shine, have fun, and do what they can.
With a welcoming and fun environment in place, instructors cultivate supportive relationships between the students. They’re taught it’s a place for encouragement, not for criticism, and that they have a responsibility to treat each other well during
rehearsals and performances. When I asked Curly Castillo, one of the drum teachers, about creating an environment where students feel safe taking risks and expressing themselves, he told me it’s a group effort that involves the students. “We work on respecting each other. Communication is one of the main things. If someone’s lost, we don’t yell. We’re like, ‘Yo buddy, come back.’ We communicate.” The instructors at School of Rock have created a sense of camaraderie among the students. The kids want to see everyone succeed.
In addition to the friendships students make at School of Rock, David told me, “The relationship that students build with teachers is really cool.” Unlike in school, where students may only be with their favorite teacher for a year, students can work with and be mentored by their favorite School of Rock instructors for years. And all the staff get to know as many students as possible, so that even when a teacher is out, the kids still get quality instruction and mentorship every day.
On the day I visited School of Rock, a summer camp was wrapping up for the week. The students, a mix of veterans and new kids, had been there for five days, working together to learn new music. They had just finished their live-stream concert, which parents could watch before they picked up their kids. Michele had just been sharing how common it is for students to be shy when they first come to School of Rock, when a parent arrived to pick up their teenager. He told us his kid is ordinarily a nervous person, so he was feeling surprised by their confident performance. Instructor Raul Vela emphasized that the child jumped at the opportunity to sing and did a great job. The father told us how glad he was to see
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his kid do something outside his element, and that it was very cool to see him perform like that.
Michele told me that every parent at School of Rock hopes their kid will learn more about music and find something they enjoy. But what surprises them is the confidence their kid gains as they make new friends and learn new skills that they apply to other parts of their lives. Parents report that their kids try new things they would never have tried before, like running for Student Government. They’ve also said that their kids used to have a hard time with group work at school or speaking up in class, and now that they’ve built up their self-confidence at School of Rock, those things are coming more easily to them.
At School of Rock, students are taught there’s no such thing as a perfect performance. The instructors tell them to get up there, have fun, and show off what they’ve learned because everyone at School of Rock is already proud of them. Thanks to the positive and encouraging environment they’ve created, it is rare for a student to feel upset after a mistake during a performance. But occasionally, when a student comes off the stage frustrated, it’s their bandmates who are the first to tell them what a great
job they did, quickly followed by the entire School of Rock community of instructors and parents. Curly emphasized that there are no rankings or tests there. “Music’s not about competition. It’s about learning a skill that will help you in other subjects, at school, and in critical thinking.”
School of Rock San Antonio is providing excellent music education. They have students who study there for years and go on to form their own bands or go to college to major in music. But Michele told me what makes it a special place is that “We have a lot of kids that actually say this is their second home. And we have parents who tell us their kids think this is their second home.” Many of their long-time students now volunteer to mentor the younger students or help with summer camps. Michele’s favorite part about School of Rock is watching kids grow and improve, especially the ones who were so shy when they first walked through the door. “It brings me so much joy to watch them succeed. I think the transformation, for me, is the most rewarding. Just watching that happen over time, and it does take time. Sometimes it takes a couple of years. But it’s so exciting when it happens.”
School of Rock San Antonio has a program for nearly every age and skill level, so whether your kid is four or fourteen (or you’re an adult who never let go of the dream), there’s a way in.
Rookies (Ages 4-8): A weekly small-group lesson where the littlest musicians explore every instrument and vocals before choosing their favorite. Pure musical discovery, zero pressure.
Rock 101 & Performance (Ages 8+): Students get a private 30-minute lesson plus a 1.5-hour band rehearsal each week, building skills on their chosen instrument while prepping for one of three annual concerts.
House Band (Ages 12-17): The big leagues. This audition-only group plays gigs all over San Antonio. Auditions happen every six months, and yes, current members have to reaudition to keep their spot.
Adult Programs: Never too late to start. Adults are part of the community too.
With over 350 students and counting, there’s room on the stage for everyone.
Want in? Visit School of Rock San Antonio to schedule a tour or trial lesson.
Meet the little-known breed known for their athleticism, intelligence and playful personalities
ARTICLE BY CAROLINE HEIBERG PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROB MARTIN, MADDIE NEWTON, TANYA LEE
Few people recognize an Ibizan Hound on sight. Some mistake them for deer. Others stop simply to ask what they are. Spend an afternoon with four of them, though, and another question quickly emerges: How can one breed be this athletic -and this funny?
“They possess deer-like elegance, but they're also the clowns of the sighthounds.”
Ibizan Hounds trace their roots to Spain’s Balearic Islands, where they hunted rabbits across rocky terrain and tall grasses. Speed mattered, but so did agility. Rather than just sprinting after prey, they leapt above the grasses to spot movement before working together as a pack.
“They possess deer-like elegance,” says their owner, Kara Larkan. “Sometimes I’ll be driving home, see something in the yard and think, ‘Oh no, the dogs got out.’ Then I realize it’s actually a deer.”
The comparison is not accidental. Their long legs, upright ears and lean frame often stop strangers in their tracks. One of her puppies created confusion inside a Barnes & Noble when an employee hurried over, convinced someone was walking a baby deer through the bookstore.
“When she got closer, she just started laughing,” she says.
The dogs weigh roughly 45 to 50 pounds, placing them between a Whippet and a Greyhound in size, but their athletic ability often surprises even experienced dog owners. During lure coursing competitions, where dogs chase a fast-moving lure across an open field, they can reach speeds approaching 30 miles an hour before pivoting almost instantly.
Watching several Ibizan Hounds work together reveals another surprise. Rather than competing against one another, they naturally assume different roles. One spots the lure, another flanks it and another predicts where it will turn. No one assigns the jobs. The dogs simply do what generations of selective breeding prepared them to do.
For all their athletic accomplishments, Kara insists the breed’s greatest talent may be making people laugh. Among Ibizan owners, the dogs have earned another nickname: the clowns of the sighthounds. No one illustrates that better than Cora.
Cora, one of Kara’s four Ibizan Hounds, has earned more than 100 American Kennel Club titles across agility, rally, scent work and other canine sports. She has been the first Ibizan Hound to earn several advanced titles, yet her greatest achievements at home involve opening doors, stealing bread and creating household chaos.
She quickly learned how to operate lever-style door handles, forcing her family to install childproof locks and even secure pantry doors with hair ties. One afternoon she stealthily opened the pantry, helped herself to an entire loaf of bread and sprinted into the yard with it. Another day, her owner watched Cora climb onto a plastic doghouse, balance across a narrow windowsill, squeeze through a tiny gap beside a fence and land triumphantly inside a section of the yard that had been fenced off to protect newly planted grass.
“Sometimes we describe them as catlike,” Kara says. “They’re very independent. They love to do
“They’re the Peter Pan of dog breeds. They never seem to grow out of that playful, puppy personality, and they’re considered the clowns of the sighthounds. That description couldn’t be more accurate.”
their own thing, but when they’re ready to snuggle, they’re all in.”
Travel requires its own precautions. During one hotel stay, Cora opened the room door while her owner stepped across the hallway for less than a minute. She and another Ibizan spent their brief freedom joyfully racing through the hotel corridors before happily returning when called.
The youngest member of the household, Dulce, brings a different kind of entertainment. Last
summer she repeated carried live Texas lizards into the house before releasing them. One particularly determined reptile remained indoors for nearly a week before finally being caught.
Though each dog has a distinct personality, Ibizan Hounds share the same playful curiosity.
“They’re the Peter Pan of dog breeds,” Kara says. “They’re puppyish forever.”
For owners, that means daily reminders that extraordinary intelligence rarely arrives without a healthy dose of mischief.
Their intelligence extends well beyond comic relief. All four dogs compete in scent work, a sport inspired by professional detection dogs. Handlers hide scented oils inside containers, buildings or outdoor search areas while the dogs locate them using their noses.
Success depends as much on teamwork as scent.
The handler never knows where the target is hidden. Instead, they must learn to recognize the subtle moment their dog says, “I found it.” For Cora, the signal is a look.
“My dogs turn and look at me,” Kara says. “If I don’t acknowledge them quickly enough, they’ll think, ‘Well, maybe that’s not it,’ and keep searching.”
Even after two decades with the breed, she continues discovering something new. Whether they’re flying across an agility course, solving scent puzzles, bouncing high enough to greet neighborhood children over a six-foot fence or convincing bookstore employees they’ve spotted a baby deer, Ibizan Hounds leave lasting impressions. They’re beautiful enough to stop people in their tracks, athletic enough to amaze experienced trainers and mischievous enough to make every day a story worth telling.
ARTICLE BY PAM REID
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Summertime is the best time for kids to disconnect and enjoy being outdoors.
Long, long ago, in a time before technology, children entertained themselves and played endlessly with nothing more than ... wait for it ... their imagination. They played outdoors for hours with friends, balls, jump ropes, buckets, chalk, bicycles, you name it! The level of creativity saw no limits in the minds of these children. While some families have plans for getaway vacations, there are those planning to stay home and scrambling for things their children can do. We’d like to share some ideas that don’t include technology or cost a boatload of money for that matter. The benefits of spending time outdoors and unplugged outweigh complaints about temperature or those annoying creepy crawlers. The added bonus is that many outdoor games secretly teach life skills. Technology is used only to confirm game rules.
Ready or not, it’s time to play! A day - or two or three - full of outdoor games will invoke a trip down memory lane for some adults, or a “this is great” thought for others. In either case, playing these games has tremendous benefits - young people can fully embrace human connection, get a break from the instant gratification associated with technical devices and social media, and enjoy some good wholesome, age-appropriate fun. Many adults admit they played many of their favorite childhood games well into their teen years, and still others say they relish in a good game of dodgeball or tug of war today. This list is not all-inclusive, but it certainly gets the games started!
TUG OF WAR - contest between two teams at opposite ends of a rope; each team trying to drag the other across a center line.
SACK RACE - stand in your sack, hold on to the top of your sack and hop as fast as you can to the finish line!
FREEZE TAG - each player freezes when tagged and can be unfrozen only by a player who is not yet frozen. Game ends when all players are frozen.
RED LIGHT GREEN LIGHT - shout “green light” and all players run towards you, shout “yellow light” and they are allowed to walk, but when “red light” is shouted, they must stop and freeze. If player moves at “red light”, they go back to start line.
MUSICAL CHAIRS - walk to music around a group of chairs containing one chair fewer than number of players, and rush to sit down when music stops. The player left standing in each round is eliminated.
KICK THE CAN - find players in their hiding spots and put them in “jail”. Once a player is “jailed” the only way to be freed is for another player to beat the “IT” person to the can and kick it.
DODGEBALL - team sport in which players on two teams try to throw balls and hit opponents, while avoid being hit themselves. Consider water balloons instead of balls on a hot day.
There are more great outdoor games. Get unplugged and get outside!
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Trey Kennedy makes a living finding comedy in regular life. Marriage. Toddlers. Yoga pants. The Thursday-night scramble between school dropoffs, soccer practice, and whatever has to be done by morning. Twelve years in, it shows: millions of followers across every platform, three stand-up specials, a sold-out Relatable Tour, and a style of humor fans send each other captioned, “Are you watching me?” He delivers the kind of comedy that travels because everyone’s living some version of it.
Katie, his wife of six years, is a former biomedical engineer who also built a modeling career. She’s now raising their kids and co-hosting Correct Opinions alongside Trey — the show where the two of them swap takes on marriage, parenting, and whatever came up that week.
Trey has been at this longer than people realize. An Edmond, Oklahoma kid who grew up playing basketball described himself as a “shy kid who never thought he’d be an entertainer.” He started making videos while attending Oklahoma State University. After building millions of followers on Vine before the platform shut down, he gave himself six months on Instagram and Facebook to see whether he could rebuild from zero. He did. Stand-up soon followed. His first special, Are You For Real?, streams on YouTube; the second, Grow Up, on Amazon Prime; the third, built around the Relatable Tour, wrapped earlier this year. “I’ve been trying to be funny every week for like twelve years now,” he says. A slow climb, made one bit at a time.
ARTICLE BY KALI KASPRZYK PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES
“I’ve been trying to be funny every week for like twelve years now.”
Most of what Trey writes lately starts in his own kitchen. Thomas is three and a half, and he is, in his father’s words, “a movie.” He narrates his own life from the moment his eyes open and mispronounces words in ways his parents now repeat to each other because no one else would believe them. His younger sister, Eva, is what Katie calls “the calm one.” With a third now in the mix, the Kennedys are officially outnumbered.
After six years of marriage, Trey and Katie have learned that the partnership runs best when it gets its own time on the calendar. So once a week, they leave the kids with a sitter and go out for coffee. “You need a system,” Katie says. “It’s about taking time to look each other in the eye. Not the kids. Not the cameras. Just each other.”
The same instinct shapes the work. Most of Trey’s trial and error happens onstage or on Instagram, but the first read is always Katie’s. “There’s only been one time ever I’ve had to be like, ‘you’re not doing that,’” she says. The rest of the time, she just laughs first.
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Many people understand the basic care required by dogs and cats. Grooming, vaccinations, nail trims and routine veterinary visits are familiar parts of pet ownership. Across the Texas Hill Country, residents may also know the needs of horses and livestock. Caring for an elephant, however, introduces an entirely different scale of responsibility. At The Preserve outside Fredericksburg, visitors receive a close look at that responsibility through an educational experience centered on Asian elephants. Owners Kari and Gary Johnson and their team share how positive reinforcement helps the animals participate in their own care.
The elephants’ size commands attention as soon as they walk into the open-air pavilion, but their movement soon becomes equally striking. At spoken cues, they move with a mesmerizing combination of strength, agility and grace. They lift and position their feet, allowing caregivers to inspect toenails and footpads. For visitors, the demonstration provides an answer to a question they may never have considered: How do caregivers safely examine and care for an animal weighing several thousand pounds?
Physical health represents only one part of the experience. Guests also learn about elephant anatomy, diet, behavior and intelligence, along with the differences between Asian and African elephants.
“We couldn’t sit in a room and just stare, and neither can they,” a member of The Preserve’s team explains. “A big part of animal welfare is mental exercise.”
Rather than simply presenting facts, the experience allows visitors to observe how the animals respond to caregivers and cues as they navigate the world around them.
World Elephant Day, observed annually on August 12, raises awareness about elephant conservation and the challenges elephants face. For Asian elephants in particular, one of the greatest threats is ongoing loss, fragmentation of habitat and human-elephant conflict. Kari Johnson says education plays a critical role in conservation.
“Once you’ve met an elephant, I can’t imagine you’re not going to do anything you can to help them if you get a chance,” says Kari Johnson.
Guests also discover that elephants have distinct personalities. “The part that surprised me the most was to learn how different their personalities are,” one visitor remarked during a recent experience. Those personalities become evident as the elephants interact with caregivers and respond to familiar routines.
For Kari and Gary Johnson, the experience reflects decades working with elephants.
“I started full-time apprenticeship with my stepdad, an elephant trainer, when I was 14,” Kari says. “That’s all I’ve done my entire life. Elephants are how we started. Elephants are how we’re going to end up. This isn’t just a business. This is our lives, our family.”
Today, the Johnsons view the elephants at The Preserve as ambassadors for their wild counterparts, helping visitors develop a connection to animals many would otherwise only encounter through photos, documentaries or zoo exhibits. The experience gives guests access to details that statistics alone cannot convey: the condition of an elephant’s foot, the precision of its movements and the communication required to support its daily health.
Visitors may arrive curious about an elephant’s size or strength. They leave with a more complete understanding and appreciation for the animals’ physical needs, intelligence and capacity. And in the spirit of World Elephant Day, that understanding may be the most important lesson of all. As Jane Goodall observed, understanding leads to caring, caring leads to helping, and helping creates a future where elephants can thrive
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AUGUST 2026
A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
AUGUST 1ST
Oddities and Curiosities Expo
Henry B. González Convention Center, 200 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205 | 10:00 AM
Taxidermy, oddities, antiques, and the wonderfully weird take over the convention center for one strange and delightful day. Browse vendors, art, and curiosities you will not find anywhere else in town. Single-day and two-day passes available. Ticketed.
AUGUST 15TH
San Antonio FC vs. El Paso Locomotive
Toyota Field, 5106 David Edwards Dr, San Antonio, TX 78233 | 8:00 PM
It is a Texas rivalry night as SAFC defends its Copa Tejas title against El Paso Locomotive. Bring the family, grab a seat under the lights, and cheer on the home team in one of the most heated matchups of the season. Ticketed.
AUGUST 19TH
The Seagull at The Public Theater of San Antonio
he Public Theater of San Antonio (San Pedro Playhouse), 800 W Ashby Pl, San Antonio, TX 78212 | 7:30 PM
Chekhov’s masterpiece of love, art, and longing opens at the historic San Pedro Playhouse. This local production runs select dates through the end of the month, offering an intimate evening of classic theater right in the heart of the city. Ticketed.
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AUGUST 20TH
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off at Mission Marquee Plaza
Mission Marquee Plaza, 3100 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio, TX 78214 | 7:00 PM
Bring a blanket and settle in for a free outdoor screening of the 80s classic on the historic Mission Drive-In’s jumbo screen. Food trucks, live entertainment, and pet-friendly grounds make this a perfect summer evening. Free admission and free parking, courtesy of the city’s World Heritage Office.
AUGUST 22ND
San Antonio FC vs. Oakland Roots
Toyota Field, 5106 David Edwards Dr, San Antonio, TX 78233 | 8:00 PM
Soccer meets a bargain on Dollar Beer Night as SAFC takes on Oakland Roots. Cheer on the home side, soak up the Saturday-night energy at Toyota Field, and enjoy one of the best-value outings on the August calendar. Ticketed entry.
SEPTEMBER 1ST - 9TH
Hamilton at the Majestic Theatre
The Majestic Theater
The Tony-winning phenomenon closes out its San Antonio run on this final Sunday matinee. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s story of Alexander Hamilton blends hip-hop, jazz, and Broadway into something unforgettable. Recommended for ages 10 and up. If you have been waiting to catch it, this is your last chance. Ticketed.
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