The laying of American flags on fallen veterans’ cemetery headstones will highlight scheduled events being held in and around San Antonio this Memorial Day holiday weekend.
May 27-29
St. Mark Women’s Guild from St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church presents the Trash and Treasure Sale, featuring various used jewelry, collectibles, chia, kitchenware, glassware, home decor, scarves, holiday items, small appliances and shoes. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission. 1602 Thousand Oaks Drive, San Antonio. 210-494-1606. www.stmarkevangelist.com
May 28
San Antonio Public Library presents the fifth annual Pop Madness, a family-friendly event featuring crafts, anime, games, authors, artists, a viking battle demonstration, a cosplay contest and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Igo Library, 13330 Kyle Seale Parkway, San Antonio. 210-207-9080. www.guides.mysapl.org/popmadness
May 26-28
Briscoe Western Art Museum kicks off its summer exhibit, “The Sons of Charlie Russell: Cowboy Artists of America,” with various on-site activities over the holiday weekend, including family art activities from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 28 and a demonstration and talk with Cowboy Artists of America member C. Michael Dudash from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 28. The exhibit features works from famed creators of Western art, such as Russell, Dudash, Frederic Remington and Edward Borein. The museum plans to hold other types of activities as part of the exhibit throughout the summer. Free (children, museum members and military); $6-$12 (adults). 210 W. Market St., San Antonio. 210-299-4499. www.briscoemuseum.org
May 28
Dellview Music Center marks 62 years in business with a market involving local artisans and merchants, live music and food. Guests may bring nonperishable items for the San Antonio Food Bank. Noon-5 p.m. Free admission. 122 Latch Drive, San Antonio. 210-320-1052. www.dellviewmusic.com
May 28
Cavender Auto Group and Cavender Cares are facilitating a free pet adoption event with San Antonio Pets Alive!. All fees are covered. Noon-2 p.m. Free. Cavender Buick GMC West, 7400 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio. www.sanantoniopetsalive.org
May 28
Newly opened Andy's Frozen Custard will offer guests a complimentary pup cone for their pets. 11-11:30 a.m. Free admission. 17927 West I-10, San Antonio. 417-881-3500. www.eatandys.com
May 28
Alamo City Arts presents “La Jolie Garden” featuring Alamo City Dance Co. and Alamo City Symphony Viva in a tribute to spring. The shows will consist of music from Beethoven’s only ballet, “The Creatures of Prometheus”; selections from La Corsaire, including “Pas de Odalisques” and “Jardin Anime”; and excerpts from Napoli. 2 and 7 p.m. Free (military dependents age 13 and younger), $15 (children and military), $25 (civilian adults). Fort Sam Houston Theater, 2472 Stanley Road. 210-222-9694
May 29
Members of local scout troops and youth and community groups will lay American flags across Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day observances. This is part of the nationwide Flags for Fallen Vets initiative. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, San Antonio. www.flagsforfallenvets.com
May 31
The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department will hold a public meeting about planned Gold Canyon Park trail improvements. 6:30 p.m. Encino Library, 2515 E. Evans Road, San Antonio. 210-207-6924
May 31
The San Antonio Planning Department will hold an open house about the Rolling Oaks Area Regional Center plan, part of the city’s efforts to implement SA Tomorrow, the municipal government’s long-range comprehensive plan. Residents, merchants and other stakeholders from the far northeast area are invited to attend. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Semmes Library, 15060 Judson Road, San Antonio. www.rollingoaks.sacompplan.com
