Two new theatrical musicals, a community event at an Old West museum, and a four-course dinner with special wine pairings highlight activities scheduled around San Antonio during the third weekend of January.
Jan. 19-21
Clark High School fine arts students will perform the musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” an adaptation of the Broadway musical about life in a Jewish community in prerevolution Russia, at the campus auditorium. 7 p.m. $7-$20. 5150 DeZavala Road, San Antonio. 210-397-5282. http://clarkhs.seatyourself.biz
Jan. 20
Single Professionals Network, a friendship group for singles age 55 and older, meets for conversation, libations, games and food. 5-7 p.m. Free admission. Don Adolpho’s, 19141 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio. www.spn-sa.org
Jan. 20
Nonprofit organization Rise Recovery will host a DreamWeek San Antonio presentation with youth anti-gang expert Lloyd Patterson. Rise Recovery offers support groups, activities and tools for teenagers, young adults and their families to overcome the effects of drugs, alcohol and other risky social behaviors. Patterson’s presentation is available to see in person or virtually. 7 p.m. Free admission. 2803 Mossrock Drive, San Antonio. www.riserecovery.org
Jan. 20-Feb. 12
Public Theater of San Antonio will perform “Nina Simone: Four Women,” a play that uses famed singer Nina Simone’s songs to give voice to a group of women experiencing self-hatred the day after a bomb kills four girls in a Birmingham, Alabama, church Sept. 16, 1963. 7:30 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.). $15-$45. 800 W. Ashby Place, San Antonio. www.thepublicsa.org
Jan. 21
Eckman’s Card, Comic and Toy Show will host a “I Didn’t Get What I Wanted for Christmas” show with several vendors offering sports collectibles, comic books, toys, and related memorabilia and merchandise. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (children age 9 and under), $10 (adults general admission). San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio. www.eckmanstoyshow.com
Jan. 21
San Antonio Charter Moms will have a School Discovery Day for parents and guardians interested in learning about choice and charter schools. Parents and guardians may chat with representatives from dozens of local choice schools and find out more about processes and deadlines. The event will be held at The DoSeum, so attendees and their kids may also enjoy music and check out the exhibits and galleries at the children’s museum. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 2800 Broadway St., San Antonio. www.sachartermoms.com/school-discovery-day
Jan. 21
Briscoe Western Art Museum will host a Wild West Wildlife Festival, a community event on the museum’s campus on the banks of the River Walk. There will be nature- and animal-inspired art, storytelling, hands-on activities, education and other fun programming for all ages. The festival is also a celebration of “Thomas D. Mangelsen – A Life In The Wild”, an exhibition containing 40 of the renowned nature photographer’s most resonant photos at the museum. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 210 W. Market St., San Antonio. www.briscoemuseum.org
Jan. 23
The Northeast Neighborhood Alliance, which comprises several neighborhood organizations in northeast San Antonio, will have its general meeting. Anyone may attend the meeting or watch it remotely at www.youtube.com/watch?v=piJDUxEeo7Y. 7 p.m. Free. 10303 Tool Yard Drive, San Antonio. www.northeastneighborhoodalliance.org
Jan. 24
Texas A&M Forest Service and the Whispering Oaks Homeowners Association present a community program about oak wilt disease, which affects native live oaks in the San Antonio area. Anyone may attend. 6:30 p.m. Free. Hobby Middle School, 11843 Vance Jackson Road, San Antonio. https://tfsweb.tamu.edu
Jan. 25
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa will host a job fair for anyone seeking a new career opportunity or interested in the hospitality industry. Previous hospitality experience is not required. Job applicants can self-park free of charge in the front lot at the resort. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. 23808 Resort Parkway, San Antonio. www.careers.marriott.com
Jan. 26
Copa Wine Bar and Tasting Room will pay homage to this year’s Wine Enthusiast’s Winemaker of the Year, California-based J Vineyards and Winery, with a celebratory four-course dinner. Guests will be able to enjoy four selections from J Vineyards paired with dishes such as smoked mustard-glazed pork loin and herbed potato waffle. Reservations are required. 7 p.m. $75. 19141 Stone Oak Parkway, Ste. 704, San Antonio. www.thecopawinebar.com
