An annual jazz festival, a town hall about a proposed neighborhood parking program, and collectibles and pop culture expositions highlight events scheduled for the fourth weekend in San Antonio.
Sept. 23
Former Texas poet laureate Carmen Tafolla’s will talk about her new book, “Arte del Pueblo: The Outdoor Public Art of San Antonio,” which covers the city’s wealth of public murals, mosaics, and sculptures. 6:30-10 p.m. Free. La Villita’s Plaza Juarez, 418 Villita St., San Antonio. www.lavillitasanantonio.com/Our-Events
Sept. 23-24
The San Antonio Parks Foundation presents the 39th annual Jazz’SAlive, an annual celebration of jazz music featuring award-winning national, regional and local talent. There will also be food and arts and crafts vendors. 5-10:30 p.m. (Sept. 23), 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. (Sept. 24). Free admission. Travis Park, 301 E. Travis St., San Antonio. www.saparksfoundation.org/event/jazzsalive
Sept. 24
Spay-Neuter-Inject-Protect San Antonio holds its annual 5K Race for the Rescues fundraiser. Participants may walk or run with or without dogs; children also welcome to take part. 8 a.m. Runner fees: $25-$40. Run/walk begins and ends at Alamo Heights swimming pool, 250 Viesca St. www.runsignup.com/Race/TX/SanAntonio/SNIPSA
Sept. 24
Visitors at Phil Hardberger Park may follow local grass expert Cleve Powell on a nature walk beginning at the park’s urban ecology center. 8-10 a.m. Free. 8400 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio. www.philhardbergerpark.org
Sept. 24
Diez y Seis de Septiembre celebrations continue with a mariachi festival featuring performances by middle and high school students from schools in San Antonio and the region all day. Noon-9 p.m. Free. Arneson River Theatre, 418 Villita St., San Antonio. www.events.getcreativesanantonio.com/event/diez-y-seis-mariachi-festival-2
Sept. 24-25
Monster-Con, a family-friendly market focused on horror and monster movies, television and pop culture, will have artists, merchandise, cosplay, a costume contest and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission. Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio. www.facebook.com/txmonstercon
Sept. 24-25
A pop-up market with area farmers, ranchers, artisans and makers will be held in the Arbor Park shopping center parking lot. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission and parking. 17700 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio. www.facebook.com/theweekendmarketatarborpark
Sept. 24-25
The San Antonio Collectors Expo will involve dozens of vendors buying, selling and trading sports cards, comics, toys, Pokemon and other collectibles. There will also be food for sale and door prizes. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 (one day), $15 (both days). 512-784-8954
Sept. 24-25
The San Antonio Chamber Choir begins its 18th concert season with in-person concerts Sept. 24 at the Chapel of the Incarnate Word and Sept. 25 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower. 8 p.m. (Sept. 24), 3 p.m. (Sept. 25). Tickets start at $30; admission discounted for military, senior citizens and students. Chapel of the Incarnate Word, 4503 Broadway St.; Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower, 1715 N. Zarzamora St. www.sachamberchoir.org
Sept. 24
Mario Bravo, San Antonio District 1 City Council member, will lead a town hall on the city’s proposed pilot program that would call for permitted overnight residential parking in the North St. Mary’s Street in the Tobin Hill neighborhood. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. St. Sophia Church, 2504 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio. 210-207-0900
Sept. 25
Musical Bridges Around the World presents a program with musical comedy team Duo Baldo. Violinist Brad Repp and pianist/actor Aldo Gentileschi blend different cultural backgrounds with classical music, theatrical humor and pop culture. 7 p.m. Free. San Fernando Cathedral, 115 Main Plaza, San Antonio. 210-464-1534. www.musicalbridges.org
Sept. 25
Westside Neighborhood Associations Coalition will have a public forum with Bexar County judge candidates Peter Sakai and Trish DeBerry, county district attorney candidates Joe Gonzales and Marc LaHood, and District 124 state representative candidates Johnny Arredondo and Josey Garcia. 2 p.m. Free. Abundant Life Event Hall, 1030 Old Hwy. 90 W., Ste. 1, San Antonio. 210-436-6785
Sept. 26
The public is invited to a dedication ceremony for artist Stephen Galloway and his display, “Canopy Dreams,” two large tempered glass art pieces that adorn the lobby of the newly opened Walker Ranch Senior Center. A nature walk led by a city parks naturalist will follow in nearby Walker Ranch Park. 10 a.m. Free. 835 W. Rhapsody Drive, San Antonio. http://www.stephengalloway.com/projects/canopy-dreams-for-san-antonio
Sept. 29
Chef and instructor Dave Terrazas of The Art Institute of San Antonio is partnering up with Yuli Chang, his friend and the owner of Curator Coffee, to lead guests through a gourmet ramen dinner, a short presentation on garlic and ginger, and a ceramic bowl-making workshop. Some proceeds will benefit the art institute’s scholarship fund. RSVP is required; space is limited. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $65. Art Institute of San Antonio, 10000 I-10, Ste. 200, San Antonio. www.eventbrite.com/e/ceramic-bowl-and-ramen-night-tickets-417538598187?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
