San Antonio
Monster Jam
The motorsports event features monster trucks competing and performing stunts from popular trucks.
- Jan. 25, 7 p.m.; Jan. 26, 3 p.m.
- Ticket prices vary
- Alamodome, 100 Montana St., San Antonio
- www.alamodome.com
The event will feature over 40 schools for parents to learn about, including San Antonio’s top public, charter and private schools. Attendees can investigate different models, such as public charter schools, in-district charter schools, magnet schools, private schools and homeschooling. Families will also be able to learn about different models, including classical education, STEM, dual language, college and career readiness and child-centered learning. Entertainment includes a musical performance from The AM Project, a mobile petting zoo and robotic team demonstrations.
- Jan. 25, 9 a.m. -noon
- Free, pre-registration required
- The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway, San Antonio
- https://sachartermoms.com
The InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk is hosting a rodeo-themed pop-up bar at its High Praise Rooftop Bar. Decked in western decor, the pop-up bar will offer 10 speciality cocktails and a curated menu consisting of elevated takes on Southern fare. Entertainment includes mechanical bull rides and lassoing a “steed”. On select dates, attendees will receive a take-home souvenir with hat branding and bandana embroidery provided by Hat Bar San Antonio and specialty jewelry by Kendra Scott. Additionally, the pop-up bar partnered with Tried and True Leather to offer high-quality handmade leather works and Tecovas, which can be branded and embroidered.
- Jan. 18-March 2, Thursday-Saturday 6 p.m.-1 a.m., Sunday 3-11 p.m.
- Free
- High Praise Rooftop Bar, 111 E. Pecan St., San Antonio
- https://highpraiserooftop.com
Live music by Bill Goodge at 1908 House of Wine and Ale
Bill Goodge played bass for 25 years in venues from California to Texas. In his solo shows, he performs acoustic guitar renditions of songs from artists, such as Thin Lizzy, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and Steve Winwood.
- Jan. 25, 7-10 p.m.
- Free
- 1908 House of Wine and Ale, 207 N. Main St., Cibolo
- www.1908houseofwine.com
Parents can register to drop off children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old with YMCA staff for a night of games and crafts. Snacks will be provided during the event.
- Jan. 25, 5-9 p.m.
- $26 for members; $36 for nonmembers; $10 discount for three or more participants
- 176 Farm-To-Market Rd 78 East, Cibolo
- https://ymcasatx.org/cibolo
“Seeing Stars in Dixie” performance at Boerne Community Theatre
The Boerne Community Theatre is holding performances of “Seeing Stars in Dixie,” a romantic comedy by Ron Osborne. The story follows the uproar in 1956 Natchez, Mississippi, as locals attempt to meet two Hollywood icons who are in town filming “Raintree County” and land a role in the movie.
- Jan. 24-25, doors open at 7:30 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m.; Jan. 26, doors open at 2 p.m., show begins at 2:30 p.m.
- Ticket prices vary
- Boerne Community Theatre, 907 E. Blanco Road, Boerne
- https://boernetheatre.org/
Patrick Heath Public Library will host a speed puzzle competition in celebration of National Puzzle Day. Participants can test their puzzle skills in teams of four or those who register individually can be matched with a team. The event will have prizes and snacks.
- Jan. 29, 6-8 p.m.
- Free (registration required)
- Patrick Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main St., Boerne
- www.ci.boerne.tx.us/2295/Library
Live music by The Tubameisters at Krause’s Cafe
The quartet will perform at Krause’s Cafe at 6 p.m. The Tubameisters play traditional music from Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Mexico, and other countries, with vocals offered in six languages. The band's playlist also includes pop, country, and other genres.
- Jan. 29, 6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Krause’s Cafe, 148 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
- www.krausescafe.com
The third annual marathon event will start at Prince Solms Park and route participants to scenic sites in New Braunfels in Gruene, Landa Park and Comal River Bridge and back to Prince Solms Park. Runners can stay to enjoy live music and other activities.
- Jan. 26, 7 a.m.
- $40 plus fees (5K run/walk), $15 (kids run), $100 (half marathon)
- Prince Solms Park, 100 Liebscher Drive, New Braunfels
- www.athleteguild.com