The start of two museum exhibits, an art show and a park jazz concert are among the notable events taking place in San Antonio during this Memorial Day weekend.

Now through Sept. 4

The Witte Museum is hosting a new exhibit, “Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family”, a traveling installation that features rare fossil specimens, cast skeletons—including that of “Scotty,” one of the most massive and complete T. rex skeletons on record—and models of feathered dinosaurs. The exhibit will end Sept. 4.

  • Museum hours: Mon. and Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tue., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
  • Surcharge of $10 in addition to museum admission
  • 3801 Broadway St., San Antonio
  • www.wittemuseum.org

May 26

San Antonio Parks Foundation will present a Jazz in the Garden performance with the band Three Swings and a Miss.

  • 6:30 p.m.
  • $5 (suggested donation)
  • Japanese Tea Garden at Brackenridge Park, 3853 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio
  • www.saparks.org

May 26-29

The Memorial Day River Walk Artisan Show will feature dozens of artisans displaying and selling a variety of original art works along the River Walk.

May 26-Sept. 4



Briscoe Western Art Museum will host “Southwest Rising: Contemporary Art and the Legacy of Elaine Horwitch”, a new exhibit showcasing the Southwest’s influence on Western art. The exhibit focuses on Horwitch, who was responsible for launching the careers of hundreds of artists from the region and the nation, and was a leader fostering what has been called “new Western art” or “Southwest pop.” The exhibit will end Sept. 4.

  • Museum hours: Thu.-Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Tue.-Wed.
  • The exhibition is included with museum admission.
  • 210 W. Market St., San Antonio
  • www.briscoemuseum.org

May 27

San Antonio Animal Care Services and Protect Your Pet veterinary services begin collaborating on a new series of public pet vaccination clinics, offering core canine and feline vaccinations along with registered microchips to San Antonio residents with a picture ID and current address. Pet owners should ensure their pets are on a leash with a properly fitting collar or in an appropriate carrier. Free vaccinations and microchips are available while supplies last. Additional clinics will be held throughout the summer.

  • 9-11 a.m.
  • Free admission
  • San Antonio Animal Care Services, 4710 Hwy. 151, San Antonio
  • 210-207-4738