An evening celebration of the local arts, the lighting of 1 million Christmas lights on a university campus and a preholiday parade all highlight select events scheduled around San Antonio during the third weekend of November.
Nov. 19
The Barshop Jewish Community Center of San Antonio hosts The Main Event to honor the Jewish Federation of San Antonio, community organizer Danna Halff and attorney Marc Schnall for their community contributions. There will be food, drinks, a silent auction and music. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $50. 12500 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio. 210-302-6823. www.jccsanantonio.org/mainevent
Nov. 19
The Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival features all kinds of installations, sculptures and mixed media from area artists, as well as live musical, dance and poetry performances from area poets between Travis Park and the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. The family-friendly event will include food vendors and trucks. 6 p.m.-midnight. Free. 301 E. Travis St., San Antonio. www.luminariasa.org
Nov. 19
University of the Incarnate Word will host Light the Way, an annual kickoff event of the UIW lighting 1 million holiday lights across the campus. The event includes live music, a holiday market, children’s activities, a chance to meet Santa Claus, food trucks and wrapping up with fireworks. The lights will stay lit through Jan. 6. 3-9:30 p.m. Free admission. 4301 Broadway St., San Antonio. www.uiw.edu/lighttheway/
Nov. 19
Whole Earth Provision Co. will host a pet adoption event with Spay-Neuter-Inject-Protect San Antonio. Noon-4 p.m. Free admission. Alamo Quarry Market, 255 E. Basse Road, San Antonio. www.facebook.com/SNIPSAInc
Nov. 19
The Alamo Heights Holiday Parade, involving Alamo Heights-area students, businesses, officials and civic groups, will travel from Alamo Heights High School, 6900 Broadway St., to the Alamo Heights pool, 250 Viesca St. 5:30 p.m. Free. www.facebook.com/events/5720278291329985/
Nov. 19
Briscoe Western Arts Museum will host the Yanaguana Indian Arts Festival, exploring artistic traditions of Native American communities with Native American artists; musical performances and dancing; storytelling; artist demonstrations of painting, printmaking, pottery, weaving and carving; and Native American-inspired food. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Event admission with museum admission. 210 W. Market St., San Antonio. www.briscoemuseum.org/calendar
Nov. 19-20
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church’s Women’s Guild will hold a craft fair with more than 30 local artisans offering various handmade gift items. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Nov. 19), 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (Nov. 20). 1602 Thousand Oaks Drive, San Antonio. 210-494-1606.
Nov. 20
Weekend Market at Arbor Park Fall Festival will have a variety of arts, crafts and food vendors alongside children’s activities and a costume contest. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. YMCA parking lot, 16103 Henderson Pass, San Antonio. www.facebook.com/theweekendmarketatarborpark
Nov. 23
International award-winning music artist Loud Luxury, which comprises Andrew Fedyk and Joe Depace, will perform at 1902 San Antonio. There are a limited of VIP tables available, which include admission to the show. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets start at $30. The Espee, 1174 E. Commerce St., San Antonio Texas. www.1902satx.com/events
