Western Heritage Vaquero Cook Off
Teams will compete for the grand champion title for best Spanish Rice, charro beans and menudo. Guests can also shop from local vendors and listen to live music.
- Jan. 31, 7 a.m.-11 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St., San Antonio
- www.marketsquaresa.com
The Listeso String Quartet will play a setlist by some of hip hop’s best known artists like Lauryn Hill, Notorious B.I.G, 2Pac and other artists by candlelight, offering a unique, live music experience.
- Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.
- Ticket prices vary
- The Josephine Theatre, 339 W. Josephine St., San Antonio
- www.candlelightexperience.com
The Western Heritage Parade & Cattle Drive produces the annual kick-off of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. The parade features a cattle drive, mounted infantry groups, authentic wagons and heritage organizations that come together to participate in a display of the western heritage and local culture of San Antonio.
- Feb. 1, 10:45 a.m.-noon
- Free (admission)
- Downtown San Antonio
- www.facebook.com/SAWesternHeritageWeekend
Participants can run, walk or jog and can enjoy celebrating at the finish line with beer at Breakaway Brewing in the Government Hill neighborhood. The event will have swag bags, live music, games and prizes.
- Feb. 1, 11 a.m.
- $35-$52 plus fees
- Breakaway Brewery, 1518 E. Grayson St., San Antonio
- www.breweryrunningseries.com
Guests can head to Travis Park after the Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive for free activities such as a live longhorn photo op, armadillo racing, face painting, horseshoes, a trick roping pop-up performance and more. Food trucks and vendors will also be onsite.
- Feb. 1, noon-4 p.m.
- Free
- Travis Park, 301 E. Travis St., San Antonio
- www.facebook.com/events/953225086320730
Join the Magik Theatre for the opening night of Mo Willem’s "Elephant and Piggie’s “We are in a Play."" Based on Mo Willems’ award-winning “Elephant and Piggie” books, the musical tells the story of Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig who are invited to a party hosted by The Squirrelles—a trio of fun-loving, singing squirrels.
- Feb. 1, 6:30 p.m.
- $25 (adults), $20 (children ages 2-17, military, seniors, educators and students), free (children under 2 years old)
- 420 S. Alamo St., San Antonio
- www.magiktheatre.org
Rolling Oaks Mall will be hosting a variety of vendors and activities in celebration of the Chinese New Year.
- Feb. 1-2, noon-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio
- www.facebook.com/RollingOaksMall
Hot K9 Rescue and Heart of Texas SPCA will host a pet adoption event at Cibolo Valley Baptist Church. The event will include Valentine’s Day photo ops, local nonprofit organization booths, vendors and food trucks.
- Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Cibolo Valley Baptist Church, 5500 FM1103, Schertz
- www.facebook.com/hotk9rescue
The Universal City Public Library will host an activity day for kids featuring art, STEM, Lego games, crafts and other projects.
- Feb. 4, 4-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Universal City Public Library, 100 Northview Drive, Universal City
- www.facebook.com/universalcitypl
The Dodging Duck Brewhaus hosts live music every weekend. Favorite artists include Modal Mojo—who performs every Sunday evening—McAngus, Julia Rose, Scott Hammock & his band, Sonic Waves, Faith Jacobs, Colleen Miller, Native Texans, The Mulberries and The Noah Peterson Trio—who perform at Sunday brunch. Evening performances begin at 6:30 p.m. and afternoon performances begin at noon.
- Jan. 31, Feb. 1, 6:30 p.m.; Feb. 2, noon, 6:30 p.m.
- Free
- 402 River Road, Boerne
- www.dodgingduck.com
The Boerne Parks and Recreation Department are holding the first session of Camp Girl with Grit classes, which teach basic life skills needed for independent living. Each session teaches essential skills, such as changing a flat tire, road safety, engine maintenance, introduction to tools and hardware, and general home care and repair.
- Feb. 1, 1-3 p.m.
- $19 (ages 8-17), $25 (ages 18 and up)
- Patrick Health Public Library, 451 N. Main St., Boerne
- https://www.ci.boerne.tx.us/2341/Girl-with-Grit-Skill-Building-Workshops
In this five-hour hands-on workshop, participants will explore the creative possibilities of encaustic painting. The workshop will cover essential techniques while focusing on safety and creative expression. All class materials will be provided.
- Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- $325 (members), $365 (nonmembers)
- New Braunfels Art League, 239 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
- www.thenewbraunfelsartleague.com
The Watering Hole Saloon will be teaching two-step dancing lessons for adults only. Guests are welcome to enjoy live music after the dance lesson.
- Feb. 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- $5 (21 and over)
- The Watering Hole Saloon, 1390 McQueeney Road, New Braunfels
- www.facebook.com/theholenb
The Sylver Spoon Dinner Theater will have a music bingo competition, featuring brunch and mimosas. A winner will take home a $25 gift card to use at the Sylver Spoon Dinner Theater.
- Feb. 1, noon
- Free (admission)
- Sylver Spoon Dinner Theater, 6700 I-35, New Braunfels
- www.sylverspoon.com
