A spring home and garden show, a student-produced musical comedy, a new museum art exhibit and collectibles shows highlight major events scheduled around San Antonio the fourth weekend of February.
Feb. 23-26
North East School of the Arts students present the musical comedy “Funny Girl,” which is loosely based on the life and career of Broadway and film star and comedian Fanny Brice and her relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nicky Arnstein. 7:30 p.m. (Feb. 23-25), 2:30 p.m. (Feb. 26). $15. NESA Performing Arts Center, L.E.E. High School, 1400 Jackson Keller Road, San Antonio. www.neisd.net/nesa
Feb. 24
Single Professionals Network, a friendship group for singles age 55 and older, meets for conversation, libations, games and food. 4-6 p.m. Free admission. Stone Werks, 999 E. Basse Road, San Antonio. www.spn-sa.org
Feb. 24
The San Antonio Museum of Art opens a new exhibit, “Roman Landscapes: Visions of Nature and Myth from Rome and Pompeii.” It features more than 65 works, including major loans from museums in Italy, France, and Germany, many of which have never before been shown in the United States. The art works explore landscape scenes as a genre of ancient Roman art. The exhibit runs through May 21. Times vary. Free (museum members and children age 12 and under), $10 (ages 13-18), $12 (military and students), $20 (adults). 200 W. Jones St., San Antonio. www.samuseum.org
Feb. 24-26
The San Antonio Spring Home and Garden Show features the latest products and services for one’s home and landscape with builders, remodelers, contractors, building materials, entertainment systems, plants and more. There will also be expert speakers, celebrities from home, gardening and do-it-yourself shows, children’s activities, pet adoption opportunities and refreshments. Noon-8 p.m. (Feb. 24), 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Feb. 25), 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Feb. 26). Free (age 16 and under), $8 (age 60 and over), $11 (adults); discounts and other specials available depending on the day or time. Alamodome, 100 Montana St., San Antonio. www.sanantoniospringhomeshow.com
Feb. 25
Raul’s Sports Store presents San Antonio Sports and Collectibles Show, featuring several vendors with a variety of sports and nonsports cards, memorabilia, toys and more collectibles all on the mall’s first floor. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission. Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio. www.facebook.com/raulssports
Feb. 25 and 26
The San Antonio Collectors Expo will take place at the San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, featuring numerous vendors offering sports cards, comics, toys and other collectibles. There will also be food vendors and door prizes. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 (day pass), $15 (weekend pass). 901 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio. www.sacollexpo.com
Feb. 25
The Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy presents a nature walk, led by local birding expert Lora Reynolds, where attendees will learn about local avian wildlife. Participants are urged to bring binoculars, wear closed-toe shoes, bring water to drink and dress for the weather. 8-10 a.m. Free. Urban Ecology Center, 8400 N.W. Military Hwy., San Antonio. www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar-events/nature-walk-birds-in-hardberger
Feb. 25
Friends of Carver Branch Library presents the fourth San Antonio African American Book Festival, which will include an author pavilion, speakers, discussions and activities celebrating the power of Black voices in writing and storytelling. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 3350 E. Commerce St., San Antonio. 210-207-9180
