Three local theatrical arts groups open a new season of plays and musicals to highlight events happening Sept. 8-17.
Sept. 8-25
The Classic Theatre of San Antonio kicks off a new season with performances of “Roosters,” a drama about a father, Gallo, who wants to exploit his family's fighting rooster, which his son has been looking after, and Hector, his son, who argues that they should sell the animal and use the proceeds for family needs. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays through Sept. 25. $24-$39. La Zone, 333 W. Commerce St., San Antonio. www.classictheatre.org
Sept. 9-Oct. 2
The Public Theater of San Antonio presents performances of “American Mariachi.” In this play set in the 1970s, Lucha spends her days caring for her ailing mother but wants to shake up her life. When a forgotten record sparks her mother’s memory, Lucha and her cousin are inspired to create an all-female mariachi band. Shows 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, and 7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 2. $17-$47. 800 W. Ashby Place, San Antonio. 210-733-7258. www.thepublicsa.org
Sept. 10-Oct. 2
Magik Theater presents performances of “Selena Maria Sings,” a musical about a superfan of the late singer Selena who seeks to follow in her idol’s footsteps and become a pop star. Showtimes: 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sept. 10; 6:30 p.m. Fridays; 2 p.m. Sept. 17 and 24, and Oct. 1; 3 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 2. $18.50-$23.50. 420 S. Alamo St., San Antonio. 210-227-2751. www.magiktheatre.org/selena-maria-sings/
Sept. 10
Visitors at Phil Hardberger Park may stop by the park’s Salado Classroom, walk some park trails and view inspiration before returning to the classroom to work with precollected natural materials to create an artwork. Art supplies will be provided, but attendees may bring their own. No art experience necessary. Registration is required for children and teenagers. 1-3 p.m. Free. 13203 Blanco Road, San Antonio. www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar-events/art-in-park-sat-nature-collage
Sept. 13
Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy presents story time and child-friendly yoga at Cody Branch Library. Young children and families are welcome. 10-11 a.m. Free. 11441 Vance Jackson Road, San Antonio. www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar-events/story-time-yoga-reach-for-the-stars
Sept. 15
The San Antonio Food and Wine Alliance will present the Taco Rumble, a fundraiser competition featuring more than one dozen chefs from around Texas making their best tacos. 7-10 p.m. $75. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave., San Antonio. www.texasfoodandwinealliance.org
Sept. 17
Reagan High School cheerleaders will present a cheer clinic for kindergartners through ninth graders. Participants get to learn skills from Reagan cheerleaders and cheer with them at a football game. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact for pricing. Reagan High School athletic complex, 19000 Ronald Reagan Drive, San Antonio. www.facebook.com/events/515418657025529
