Happenings in May and June in San Antonio

A new space-science-themed exhibition at the Witte Museum and a chamber music performance are among major activities scheduled in San Antonio in late May and June.

'Surviving Space’

The Witte Museum will host “Surviving Space: Astronauts and Asteroids,” an immersive, hands-on installation that lets visitors experience life as an astronaut. Attendees will also explore NASA artifacts and learn how NASA is trying to defend Earth from catastrophic asteroid impacts.

• Now through Sept. 2
• Included with museum admission
• 3801 Broadway St., San Antonio
• www.wittemuseum.org/exhibitions/surviving-space

‘Olde Tyme Barn Dance’

Ronnie Pfeil, local Texas/country music artist, will lead an Olde Tyme Barn Dance, which will include a barbecue dinner and drinks. Proceeds will benefit Alzafar Shriners.

• June 1, 5-11 p.m.
• $25
• San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio
• https://tinyurl.com/yc2spn9e

The Spazmatics in concert

The Spazmatics, an ‘80s tribute band, will perform at Frost Plaza at The Rock at La Cantera as part of a new summer concert series. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

• June 8, 7-10 p.m.
• $40
• 1 Spurs Way, San Antonio
• www.ticketmaster.com/event/3A00606D1C365D23

Chamber music concert

Local chamber music ensemble Agarita will perform a program that highlights and interacts with themes in the Witte Museum’s collection.

• June 18, 7:30 p.m.
• Free
• 3801 Broadway St., San Antonio
• www.agarita.org

Nature walk

Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy will host a nature walk where Texas master naturalists will show attendees how to use native plants in their own landscape and how such plants benefit wildlife.

• June 22, 8-10 a.m.
• Free
• Urban Ecology Center, 8400 NW Military Highway, San Antonio
• www.philhardbergerpark.org