The final weekend of Fiesta events highlights the notable happenings in and around San Antonio in the second weekend of April.
April 7
Senior Fiesta from Catholic Charities is the only Fiesta event aimed at senior citizens. Activities include music, a health and wellness fair, and vendors providing information ranging from health care and household aids to senior engagement and recreation. 8 a.m.-noon. Free. Wonderland of the Americas Mall, 4522 Fredericksburg Road. 210-222-1294. ccaosa.org/senior-fiesta
April 7
Taste of the Northside offers tastings of cuisine from 60-plus local restaurants alongside a wide selection of wines, spirits and beers. There is also music on four stages. Proceeds benefit the Brighton Center. 6:30-11:30 p.m. $100 (ticket includes food, drinks, and parking and shuttle from select lots). Dominion Country Club, 1 Dominion Drive. 210-826-4492. www.brightonsa.org/taste/taste-2022
April 7
The Fiesta Battle of Flowers Band Festival features performances by more than 30 San Antonio-area high school bands, including Antonian College Preparatory, Churchill High School, Lady Bird Johnson High School and Legacy of Educational Excellence High School. 6:30 p.m. $7-$19.50. Alamo Stadium, 110 Tuleta Drive. www.battleofflowers.org/events/about-the-band-festival/
April 7
Centro San Antonio will activate Peacock Alley with various weekend community events, including the Better Cities Film Festival, a screening of curated short films that explore the theme of making better cities, towns and neighborhoods. The event includes food and drinks. 7:30 p.m. Free (admission). Between 110 and 118 Broadway St.
April 8-10
Fiesta FitFest is a new, a multi-day event involving various fitness activities to benefit San Antonio Sports’ after-school youth sports programs. There will be free fitness classes throughout the weekend. Times vary April 8-10. Free (admission); registration is free for participants. UTSA East Campus Lot, Valero Way inside Loop 1604. 210-820-2100. sanantoniosports.org/fitfest
April 9
The Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy presents an exercise in artistic observation and documentation in the park. No art experience is necessary. Class size is limited, but it is open to all ages. 1-3 p.m. Free (registration is required). Phil Hardberger Park Salado outdoor classroom, 13203 Blanco Road. www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar-events/art-in-park-nature-prints-sat
April 10
Family Fiesta is a family-friendly event featuring multiple food and amusement options, live entertainment and free parking. 5-10 p.m. Free (admission). Colonial Hills United Methodist Church, 5247 Vance Jackson Road. 210-349-2401. www.chumc.org
April 10
The Heart of Texas Concert Band continues its 2022 composer showcase with a performance of works by American composer Robert Russell Bennett, one of the most renowned arrangers of Broadway show tunes. 3 p.m. Free. Johnson High School auditorium, 23203 Bulverde Road. 210-860-3177. www.htxcb.org
April 10
The Fiesta Paw Parade involves Beacon Hill neighborhood pet owners dressing up their pets in their Fiesta best, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Beacon Hill Linear Park, at the corner of West Elsmere Place and Michigan Avenue. Admission is free and open to the public.
April 10
Briscoe Western Art Museum celebrates National Poetry Month by presenting an afternoon of poetry inspired by art, including free readings in the Briscoe’s McNutt Sculpture Garden. 2-4 p.m. Free admission to the garden for the readings. 210 W. Market St. 210-299-4499. www.briscoemuseum.org
April 10
Musical Bridges Around the World will present “Happy Birthday Schubert” featuring the Julius Quartet of Dallas and Ukrainian-born soprano Yelena Dyachek performing composer Franz Schubert’s music. 7 p.m. Free (admission), tickets are required for entry. San Fernando Cathedral, 115 Main Plaza. https://musicalbridges.org/event/happy-birthday-schubert/.
April 12
Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk will begin hosting “Loteria Nights” at its signature Bar Rojo restaurant and bar in support of San Antonio’s “Downtown Tuesday” weekly effort. Loteria Nights at the hotel will feature beer and wine specials, and different prizes each week. Locals and guests may enjoy complimentary parking at city-operated parking garages, parking lots and meters as part of “Downtown Tuesday.” 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Free (admission). 600 E. Market St. 210-224-1234. www.grandhyattsanantonio.com.
