This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.
North San Antonio
Texas Barber Battle & Expo
Known as the largest barber expo in all of Texas, the event will showcase the latest trends, products, techniques in the barber industry with hands-on demonstrations and the chance to connect with top barber professionals in the industry.
- July 20, 2-9 p.m.
- Free
- Shrine Auditorium, 901 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio
- www.txbarberexpo.com
A back to school celebration and supply drive will be held at the San Antonio Food Bank this Saturday. Festivities include school supply giveaway, games, music, cooking demonstrations and face painting.
- July 19, 10 a.m.
- Free
- San Antonio Food Bank, 5200 Hwy. 90, San Antonio
- www.safoodbank.org
Boerne Movies in the Park
Enjoy the end of summer with Boerne Movies in the Park. The final two events, held at Boerne City Pool will feature showings of “Moana 2” and “Wild Robot” on July 18 and Aug. 8, respectively.
- July 18 and Aug. 8, 7 p.m.
- Free
- 106 City Park Road, Boerne
- www.ci.boerne.tx.us/626
Boerne Community Theatre will show “Mountain King” written by Lemuel Mitchell. The story follows an odd couple, alone on a long trail through the wilderness, as they travel to rendezvous with Buck Brewster, the Mountain King. This is one of seven performances in the annual event series for the community theatre.
- July 11-20, varying start times
- $24.00+
- 907 E. Blanco Road, Boerne
- www.boernetheatre.org
Water Games
Cool off from the heat at Rhine Valley Park with a series of free water games and activities for the whole family while celebrating Parks and Recreation month with the city of Schertz.
- July 17, 7 p.m.
- Free
- Rhine Valley Park, 9958 Mulhouse Drive, Schertz
- www.schertz.com/parksandrecreationmonth
Stars and Stripes Half Marathon and 5K/10K
Run on a fast and flat course in New Braunfels to finish at the Stars and Stripes Dine-In. Choose from your choice of a half marathon, 10K, or 5K, and Kids K in this competitive summer race. Online registration required.
- July 19, times vary based on race
- Tickets range from $15-$90 based on race distance
- Stars and Stripes Drive-In Theatre, 1178 Kroesche Ln, New Braunfels
- www.athleteguild.com/starsandstripes
A German-influenced physical strength challenge, come and watch the match where participants must hold a pint of beer out in front of them for as long as possible. The finals will be held in August.
- July 19, 8 p.m.
- Free
- Krause’s Cafe and Biergarten, 148 South Castell Ave., New Braunfels
- www.krausescafe.com
The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre is hosting magician Zak Mirz, who has appeared on America’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us. He will perform an illusionary magic show.
- July 19, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
- Tickets range from $37-$43
- 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
- www.brauntex.org/event/zak-mirz-magic
The Villa in Gruene is hosting the first-ever Villapolooza, a two-day live music and arts festival will have performances from local musicians, work on display from local artists, and a plethora of local food and drink.
- July 19-20, times vary
- Free
- The Villa, 1190 Gruene Road, New Braunfels
- www.drinklokal.com