Things to do in San Antonio this weekend of May 19 | Image credit: San Antonio Parks Foundation
Our top picks for things to do in San Antonio this weekend of May 19 include Downtown Dog Market, Under Your Skin: A Tattoo Art Show, Traders Village Sunflower Village, “Pets & Paletas” Adoption Event, and more!
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Things to do in San Antonio this Weekend of May 19, 2023 – Friday
Matteo Lane: The Aldente Tour!
Things to do in San Antonio this weekend of May 19 | Image credit: Matteo Lane Instagram
Get ready to laugh your butt off because Matteo Lane is coming to San Antonio!
Matteo has lived a colorful life, living in Italy as an oil painter and opera singer before his journey into comedy. His talent has been seen on multiple shows like The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Late Night with Seth Meyers.
So, get your tickets now and spend your Friday night clutching your tummy with happy tears running down your face.
When: Friday, May 19, 2023, 8 pm
Where: The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Cir, San Antonio, TX 78205
How Much: Starts at $33
Ladies Night @ 1902
Leave the men at home and have a blast with your girl friends! Party all night with music by resident DJ WET LI spinning the latest hip-hop, reggaeton, top-40 Vegas format mix!
When: Friday, May 19, 2023, 10 pm | Every Friday night
Where: 1902 Nightclub, 1174 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
How Much: Ladies no cover until 11:30 pm
Traders Village Sunflower Village
Things to do in San Antonio this weekend of May 19 | Traders Village Sunflower Field San Antonio
Walk among 10 acres of sunflowers. It’s simply stunning. There are paths to follow and even a maze that lets you explore the field even better.
Keep your eyes peeled! You might just spot a certain Buzz, the official SpokesBee for the Sunflower Field.
Makes sure your phones and cameras are charged. Of course, there will be a ton of photo opportunities. But fret not. There will be a professional photographer to take and print photos right there and then, so you can take them home.
When: Friday, May 19, 2023, 6 pm to 9 pm | May 19 to June 13, 2023, ( 9 am to 6 pm)
Where: 1902 Nightclub, 1174 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
How Much: $11.99 – $17.99
Check out the highly-rated Fredericksburg Small-Group Wine Tour from San Antonio
Venture into Texas Hill Country with a local guide. Your escort is not only an expert oenophile, but a storyteller who shares history and insight about the region. After two tastings at local wineries (where you’ll also take a behind-the-scenes tour of the production facilities), spend time in the charming town of Fredericksburg. Have lunch, browse the shops, or experience additional wine tastings.
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Things to do in San Antonio on Saturday, May 20, 2023
Rock Art Tours: White Shaman Preserve
Things to do in San Antonio this week of May 15 | Rock Art Tours: White Shaman Preserve | Image Credit: The Witte Museum
Venture deep into the rugged Lower Pecos Canyonlands to stare in awe at the White Shaman mural, a historic piece of art painted thousands of years ago. It depicts the life and belief systems of the now-gone hunter-gatherer society.
But this tour is not just about getting to the mural. You’ll go on a 1.5-hour trek that takes you through a landscape chockful of plants and stunning views of the Pecos River where it meets the Rio Grande.
When: Saturday, May 20, 2023, 12:30 pm to 2 pm
Where: White Shaman Preserve – Witte Museum,US-90, Comstock, TX 78837, United States
How much: $25 for non-members; $15 for members
2nd Annual San Antonio Psychic Spirit Fest
It’s a night to venture into the unknown, peculiar, and mysterious.
If you’re interested in things far from normal, get yourself to the Psychic Spirit Fest. The venue will be filled with vendors and booths that offer things like readings, psychics, mediums, healers, crystals, herbs, and so much more.
When: Saturday, May 20, 2023, 4 pm – 11 pm
Where: Victoria’s Black Swan Inn, 1006 Holbrook Rd Ste A, San Antonio, TX 78218
How Much: $10 – $60
Under Your Skin: A Tattoo Art Show
An art exhibition, Under Your Skin will showcase pieces of various mediums, from tattoos to sculptures to watercolors to video art.
More than that, Motherling is committed to highlighting female, femme-identifying, and non-binary tattoo artists for this show.
You can learn more about the event here.
When: Saturday, May 20, 2023, 6 pm to 10 pm | Runs from May 20 to June 24, 2023
Where: Mercury Project, 538 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio, TX 78210, United
How Much: Not stated
“Pets & Paletas” Adoption Event
Head over to the Landa Gardens for a fun-filled day of free icy treats and furry playmates!
This pet adoption event is part of their “May Month” free community event series. They partnered with the Animal Defense League of Texas in hopes of helping these cute creatures find their forever home.
So, if you join, you’ll definitely get to have some delicious paletas. If you’re lucky, you’ll get to take a furbaby home! Or, you can just come by and show your support.
When: Saturday, May 20, 2023, 9 am
Where: Landa Community Garden, 233 Bushnell Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212
How much: Free
Farmers & Artisans Market
Image credit: Mission Marquee Plaza Facebook
Spend your day running errands but in a fun, relaxing way. At this market, you’ll not only find locally-sourced foods, but handmade crafts too.
Support your local vendors and go home with something you’ll love.
And if you come early, you can join the free community Zumba class. Make today productive by being fit, then walking around the market.
When: Saturday, May 20, 2023, 9 am to 1 pm
Where: Mission Marquee Plaza, 3100 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio, TX 78214
How much: Free
Downtown Dog Market
Image credit: San Antonio Parks Foundation
Humans wanting to spoil their dogs should definitely pop by this market.
Dog-friendly vendors will line the area, selling you things your furbaby would absolutely love! From yummy treats to cute accessories, your puppy will surely get a ton of gifts from you.
Plus, the pet supply swap is back! Bring your dog’s old clothes, toys, and accessories (gently used and washed, of course) and swap them out for newer goodies! Any remaining items will be donated to local dogs in need.
When: Saturday, May 20, 2023, 10 am to 2 pm
Where: Legacy Park, 103 W Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
How much: Free
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Discover the rolling orchards and historic towns of Texas Hill Country with a full-day tour from San Antonio that includes the essential Lyndon B. Johnson sites. See the former President’s boyhood home at the bucolic LBJ Ranch, and enjoy a tour of his ‘Texas White House.’ Learn how cowboys and German migrants shaped the Texas landscape, and explore Fredericksburg at your own pace with time to shop and eat. Explore the heritage of country music in Luckenbach, then sample wine (additional fee) at a local vineyard as you return to San Antonio.
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Things to do in San Antonio this Weekend of May 19, 2023 – Sunday
Family Workshop: Plushie Chimera
Image credit: The DoSeum Facebook
Sunday is family day. Work together to create a one-of-a-kind stuffed animal!
Not only will you get to make your own plushie, but you’ll get to think up its story too, from its habitat to its behaviors.
When: Sunday, May 21, Session 1: 1 pm to 2:30 pm; Session 2: 3 pm to 4:30 pm
Where: The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
How Much: $65 for members; $75 for non-members
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