A celebration of Bastille Day and French culture, a jazz festival and a Colombian festival all highlight a handful of events scheduled this third weekend of July.
July 15
Local nonprofit DisabilitySA will co-present a free COVID-19 vaccine drive, with first and second doses of the Moderna/Pfizer vaccines offered to individuals as young as 3 years old. Household members and caregivers may also be vaccinated at the same time. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Northside Activity Center, 7001 Culebra Road, San Antonio. 210-704-7262. www.disabilitysa.org
July 15
Balcones Heights Jazz Festival kicks off its 28th season with performances scheduled for the evenings of July 15 and 29. Rob Zinn and Jeff Ryan headline the July 15 concert with Tony Saunders opening. On July 29, Peter White will be the headliner with Johnny P and the Wiseguys opening. Parking is free; attendees may buy refreshments on site and bring their lawn chair or blanket. 7:30 p.m. each night. Free. Wonderland of the Americas Mall Amphitheater, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, Balcones Heights. www.reachfortheheights.org/jazz-festival
July 16
San Antonio French Festival, a celebration of Bastille Day in France, will be held at The Shops at La Cantera’s Main Street. The festival will feature a petanque and bocci tournament involving 16 teams from around Texas. Enjoy $5 beer and wine and $5 small bites presented by San Antonio French cuisine vendors. French classic cars will also be displayed, and live French gypsy jazz music will be performed by Nashville artist Irenka. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free admission. 15900 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio. www.frenchfestivalofsanantonio.com
July 16
Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy presents a nature talk at the park’s Urban Ecology Center with master gardener Susan Porr, a native San Antonian who specializes in insects and vegetables. Learn about the crawling and flying insects we may observe in our home landscapes during summer. 10-11 a.m. Free. 8400 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio. https://www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar-events/nature-talk-whats-bugging-us-now
July 17
Festival Colombian SA 2022 is a family friendly celebration of Colombian cuisine, music, culture and art. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $15-$40. San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio. www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-colombiano-sa-2022-tickets-325285757457
July 19-21
Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy presents “Growing Up Wild” lessons in the park’s Salado Outdoor Classroom for adults and their children ages 3-7. Learn about the importance of grass, varieties of grass, grass seeds and grasshoppers. The lesson is followed by nature walk and a hands-on craft session. The class size is limited to 15 children per session. 9-10:30 a.m. Free. 13202 Blanco Road, San Antonio. https://www.philhardbergerpark.org/growing-up-wild
July 20
Pearl offers a Summer Night Market with several local artisans and makers accompanied by live music. 5-9 p.m. Free admission. 312 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio. www.atpearl.com
