St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, Tejano Music Awards, and spring break activities for children are just some of the featured happenings around San Antonio between March 17-26.
March 17-19
Harp and Shamrock Society of Texas will present a variety of St. Patrick’s Day activities all weekend, including the dyeing the river green (1-3 p.m. March 17 and 1-3 p.m. March 19), entertainment (4-8 p.m. March 17), a festival (1-8 p.m. March 18 and 19) and a river parade (4-5 p.m. March 19). Free admission. 418 Villita St. www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events
March 17-19
Briscoe Western Art Museum presents a Spring Break Roundup, involving various kid-friendly activities with arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, “earthquakes” and more. See the museum’s schedule for details. Activities are included in museum admission with no charge for craft supplies and no reservations required. However, caregivers must accompany participating children for each activity. Time of activities varies. Free (children age 12 and under, active military, museum members, recipients of SNAP, WIC and MAP), $6 (military dependents with ID), $10 (seniors, retired military/veterans, students), $12 (adults). 210 W. Market St. 210-299-4499. www.briscoemuseum.org/springbreak
March 17-20
Market Square hosts the Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair, featuring more than 100 Tejano and Conjunto bands performing on four stages all weekend. There will also be trophy presentations held live on stage for winners at the 41st annual Tejano Music Awards. Music begins noon each day March 17-20. 514 W. Commerce St. www.tejanomusicawards.com/fan-fair
March 18-27
The Classic Theatre is presenting its first outdoor production of the year with the Tony Award-nominated play “A Doll’s House, Part 2,” at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. “Part 2” picks up where Henrik Ibsen’s original, classic play ends with Nora Helmer leaving her family. American Sign Language interpreters will be provided at the March 25 performance. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and/or blankets and masks, but masks and chairs will be available for purchase. 7:30 p.m. (Thu., Fri., Sun.). $24 (students), $35 (seniors, military, teachers), $39 (adults). 555 Funston Place. 210-589-8450. www.classictheatre.org
March 18-20
North East ISD Councils of PTA will hold its annual used book sale at the Blossom Athletic Center featuring more than 90,000 items. Cash and credit cards are accepted. Paperback books will cost $0.50 each; hardback books and DVDs will be $1 each. March 20 will be “bag day”—$15 total for the first bag of books and $10 for each additional bag. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (March 18 and 19), 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (March 20). Free admission. 12002 Jones Maltsberger Road. www.necouncilpta.com/neisd-and-council-programs/used-book-sale
March 18
Singer-songwriter-cellist Gabriel Royal will perform at the Carver Center. Having begun his career playing in the subway stations of New York City, Royal continues to be most inspired by the commuters of New York. 8 p.m. $30. 226 N. Hackberry St. 210-207-2234. www.ticketmaster.com
March 19
Woof Gang Bakery, 10005 NW Military Hwy., Ste. 1105, will host a 10th anniversary event with adoptions with Schnauzer Rescue of Texas, free food, swag bags, prizes, pet nail trims and pup lattes. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free admission. 210-492-2275. www.woofgangbakerysanantonio.com
March 20
Chabad Center for Jewish Life and Learning will host its 37th anniversary celebration fundraiser concert and dessert reception featuring pianist-composer Yaron Gershovsky. Additionally, District 26 state Sen. Jose Menendez, D-San Antonio, will be honored for his public service, including composition of the Holocaust Education Bill, which enacted the annual Holocaust Remembrance Week recognized in Texas schools. 7 p.m. $75 (per person). 14535 Blanco Road. 210-764-0300. www.chabadsa.com
March 22
Tuesday Musical Club presents organist-recording artist Damin Spritzer in concert at Trinity University’s Parker Chapel as part of TMC’s Artist Series. Free parking is available. 7:30 p.m. Free. 1 Trinity Place. https://satmc.org
March 26
Yelp San Antonio presents Brunch in the Heart of Texas, one of local Yelp’s biggest parties in recent years. The free event for ages 21 and over will include a large spread of brunch items such as breakfast tacos, mimosas, bloody marys, street corn, whiskey caramel popcorn, and a “croffle”— a waffle-croissant hybrid. There will also be live music and games. RSVPs are open to sessions 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. Chicken N Pickle, 5215 UTSA Blvd. www.yelp.com/events/san-antonio-youre-invited-yelps-brunch-in-the-heart-of-texas
