THE VALERO TEXAS OPEN April 18-24 The AT&T Oaks Course at TPC
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CARRIE UNDERWOOD April 18 The AT&T Center
March 28
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER The Tobin Center, 7:30pm A spectacular new production, the coming-of-age tale of young Tony Manero who learns the value of life in 1970’s Brooklyn. Based on the 1977 movie starring John Travolta, Saturday Night Fever is packed with legendary hits from the Bee Gees, including Stayin’ Alive, Night Fever, Jive Talking, You Should Be Dancing, and How Deep is Your Love. www.tobincenter.org
March 31
LEWIS BLACK The Majestic Theatre, 8pm The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Naked Truth Tour. Lewis is an award-winning, stand-up comedian, and one of the most prolific performers working today. www.majesticempire.com
April 1
STEVEN WRIGHT The Tobin Center, 8pm Academy Award-winning stand-up comic Steven Wright shares his sarcasm and skewed comedic view of the world. www.tobincenter.org
April 2
STOMP The Majestic Theatre, 8pm An explosive percussive performance that appeals to audiences of all ages. See what all the noise is about. www.majesticempire.com
April 3
JEFF FOXWORTHY & LARRY THE CABLE GUY The Tobin Center, times vary Join these 2 country comics on
their We’ve Been Thinkin Tour. An unforgettable night of comedy in San Antonio. www.tobincenter.org
April 5 – 10
CINDERELLA The Majestic, times vary Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love — the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more. www.majesticempire.com
April 16
JAY MOHR
2016
ART // MUSIC // FILM // THEATER // DANCE // CHARITY // OUTDOORS
April 11
April 20
THE CUTTING - EDGE FASHION SHOW
CORONATION OF THE QUEEN OF THE ORDER OF THE ALAMO
The Tobin Center You are invited to enjoy the latest fashions created and presented by the fashion design students at UIW. The Cutting Edge Fiesta® Fashion Show displays new talent set to the professional standard of a New York-style runway show. Student designers present fashion collections they have illustrated, designed and constructed in a fashion capstone course. Each collection is centered on an individual theme ranging from a season, a color or a market segment. All proceeds from the event fund scholarships for students in UIW's fashion management program. www.tobincenter.org
The Majestic Theatre, 8pm Jay Mohr, star of Saturday Night Live and Jerry Maguire, performs his hilarious stand-up for one night only. www.majesticempire.com
TEXAS CAVALIERS RIVER PARADE
CARRIE UNDERWOOD
April 18 - 24
THE VALERO TEXAS OPEN The AT&T Oaks Course at TPC Some of the world’s best PGA Tour players visit the Alamo City for a week of entertainment and competitive golf as well as enjoyable activities for the entire family. www.valerotexasopen.com
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER March 28 The Tobin Center
cue, chocolate-dipped strawberries, fajitas, funnel cakes, gumbo, bean burgers, gyros, corn, turkey legs, shaved-ice beverages and more. This family-friendly atmosphere delivers live entertainment all night on multiple stages and a carnival midway with activities such as laser tag, rock climbing, Hamster Balls, slides, rides, face and hair painting and more! www.fiesta-sa.org
April 18
April 18 The AT&T Center, 8pm Seven-time Grammy winner Carrie Underwood, takes her new music on the road in the Storyteller Tour - Stories in the Round. wwwattcenter.com
EVENTS
April 15-17
TASTE OF NEW ORLEANS The Sunken Garden Theater Experience unique and exquisite New Orleans food and music at this festive event. Try mouth-watering Creole and Cajun dishes like gumbo, crawfish, shrimp etouffee, red beans and rice, boudin and many other favorite cuisines of the region. www.fiesta-sa.org
April 15-16
FIESTA® OYSTER BAKE St. Mary's University Campus Join 70,000 patrons as they enjoy live music on 6 stages,over 100,000 oysters and food and beverages from over 70 vendors. www.fiesta-sa.org
April 15
ALAMO HEIGHTS NIGHT The University of the Incarnate Word, 5:30 - 11:30pm Activities will highlight food from some of San Antonio’s leading restaurants and caterers. Culinary offerings include Texas-style barbe-
The River Walk, 7-10pm An evening of family fun with live music, celebrities and more than 40 festively decorated floats sponsored by local community organizations and military installations drifting down the San Antonio River. www.fiesta-sa.org
The Majestic Theatre, 8pm One of the central features of Fiesta® San Antonio. With a spectacularly set stage, the symphony orchestra performs the accompaniment as visiting and in-town Duchesses make their full-court bows, followed by the presentation of Her Royal Highness the Princess and the coronation of Her Gracious Majesty, the Queen. www,majesticempire.com
April 22
BATTLE OF FLOWERS® PARADE Parade Route, 11:30 - 4pm Glittering in the Texas sunshine, the parade moves down the route, thrilling the crowds with awe-inspiring sights and sounds. In 2016 the time-honored tradition continues with This Land is Your Land, highlighting our beautiful country and our American heritage. www.fiesta-sa.org
April 23
KING WILLIAM FAIR
Charline McCombs Empire Theatre Cornyation is one of the most popular events of Fiesta. It can be traced back to as early as 1951;the rowdy show pokes fun at politicians, the prominent and the notso-prominent. www.fiesta-sa.org
King William Historic District, 9am - 6pm A fair with arts and crafts, live music on four stages, food and beverage booths, a kid’s play area and a small but quirky parade that makes its way through the streets of the historic district with its stately homes and gracious gardens. www.fiesta-sa.org
April 19-22
April 23
NIOSA®
FIESTA FLAMBEAU® PARADE
April 19-21
FIESTA® CORNYATION
La Villita, 5:30 - 10:30pm La Villita takes center stage as 85,000 visitors gather for four nights to celebrate the city's unique heritage at A Night in Old San Antonio. More than 250 elaborately decorated food and drink booths and more than a dozen nonstop entertainment stages represent the diverse cultures and customs of our city in 15 heritage-themed areas. www.fiesta-sa.org
Parade Route, 7:30 - 10pm This illuminated parade lights up the streets of downtown San Antonio. As the evening turns to night, the parade presents with spectacular lights and sounds from over 150 parade entries. Marching bands, dance groups and glorious glittery floats make this event a Fiesta favorite. www.fiesta-sa.org
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