 Summer In The City
So Much to See and Do
By Katherine McGiffin
A friend of mine once said, “Anyone who says there’s nothing to do in San Antonio needs to get a life.” And once again, I realize how lucky I am to live in San Antonio.
Most of us have a reverse problem. There’s so much to do in San Antonio that it can be overwhelming. So, to help you sort through the possibilities and get on track to finding which activities appeal to you, here’s some ideas– by venue -- to get you started:
AT&T Center
If you’re a basketball fan and going through withdrawal since the Spurs are in off-season, check out the San Antonio Silver Stars, our WNBA team. Not only is this just plain great basketball, it’s also the perfect opportunity to show daughters that the world is wide open to them. Games are scheduled throughout July and until the 12th of August.
Whether or not you’re a country music fan, the Tim McGraw & Faith Hill – Soul To Soul Tour is one hot ticket. Country music’s hottest couple guarantees a great show for any music fan. Sunday, July 23rd at 7:30pm.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Great concerts are not just for the young. (Young is only a state of mind anyway!) Thanks to Verizon Ampitheater and ageless music fans, the month of July offers an outstanding line-up of great performances every weekend, starting with The Black Crows on Saturday, July 1, at 6:30pm.
The following weekend starts with a classic rock double-header featuring southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd and 3 Doors Down on Friday, July 7, followed by Poison on Saturday, July 8, at 7pm.
For those who prefer their rock a little mellower, Steely Dan & Michael McDonald take the stage at 7:30pm on Saturday, July 15. Def Leppard and Journey, two ‘80s powerhouse bands, wrap up the month on Friday, July 28, at 7:30pm.
Majestic Theatre
The Majestic offers up pure entertainment, starting with two shows by comedian George Lopez on Saturday, July 1, at 6pm and 9pm. Relive the ‘60s with 1964 The Tribute, the best Beatles look-alike, sound-alike band in the world, on Friday, July 28, at 8pm. On Saturday, Aug. 12, it’s a solo appearance by Texas native Ron White of the famed Blue Collar Comedy Tour.
Municipal Auditorium
You have another opportunity to see George Lopez (this time at the auditorium) on Sunday, July 2, at 4pm. On Monday, July 24, you won’t want to miss the timeless, ageless musical genius of Paul Simon at 7:30pm.
Carver Community Cultural Center
If an eclectic cultural experience in an intimate setting is more to your liking, check out the Best Gospel Talent Show on Saturday, July 1, at 6pm and Dance In The City 2006 on Saturday, July 15, at 7pm.
 Laurie Auditorium at
Trinity University
On Saturday, Aug. 26, see the McCoy Tyner Septet, 2005 Grammy Award Winner for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, at 8pm.
San Pedro Playhouse
From July 14 through Aug. 27, delight to the Summer blockbuster musical, Carousel, at the San Pedro Playhouse Russell Hill Rogers Theatre.
Do Not Pass Me By, a gospel music revue, runs every weekend through July and August.
Church Bistro & Theatre (King William area)
Forever Plaid, a musical comedy about a classic 1950s all-male singing group, runs July 8-30.
The cult classic musical Little Shop of Horrors runs from July 1 through Aug. 5.
Harlequin Dinner Theatre
For the complete classic dinner theater experience, enjoy the Neil Simon comedy, London Suite, July 19 through Aug. 18.
Steven Stoli Playhouse
Children’s Letters To God, a new musical, continues its run through July 9. From Aug. 4 -14, catch the UIW Extended Run Players’ production of the Golden Age of Radio.
Rivercenter Comedy Club
Feel like laughing? Laurie Kilmartin performs through Sunday, July 2. Then it’s Rich Ramirez July 5-9, with Brad Upton July 12-16. Jim Dailakis performs July 19- 23; Pat Kilbane takes the stage July 23-30. In August, catch John Morgan, Ritchie Byrne, Rocky LaPorte, Andy Campbell, and Al DuCharme. Check the Comedy Club Web site, www.rivercentercomedyclub.com, for show times.
Cowboys Dance Hall
Some big names in country music perform in a dance hall setting. Roger Creager
performs July 7, and Clay Walker takes the stage on July 28. Advance tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster. Visit www.cowboysdancehall.com/sanantonio for more information.
John T. Floore Country Store
For music and dancing Texas style, throughout July and August, catch local, regional, and national favorites including Robert Earl Keen -- July 2, Ray Wylie Hubbard – July 7, Asleep at the Wheel – July 29, Gary P. Nunn – Aug. 5, and Cross Canadian Ragweed – Sept. 1, and many more. Go to www.liveatfloores.com for the full schedule.
Arneson River Theatre
Every Friday and Saturday through Aug. 12, except July 8 and 15, it’s the 50th anniversary of Fiesta Noche del Rio, sponsored by the Alamo Kiwanis Club, at 8:30pm. Doors open at 7 p.m. Visit the Web site, www.alamo-kiwanis.org, for more information.
Cactus Pear Music Festival
Thrill to the exquisite sounds of chamber music at one or all four performances of this event at Travis Park Methodist Church. The series begins with Picked To Perfection: Guitar, Flute & Strings on July 6, Bosom Buddies: Brahms & Friends on July 8, and The Best Odds on July 13. The final performance, Made In the USA, is on July 15.
Check their Web site, www.cpmf.us, for details about performances and performers
What’s summer without baseball? For great family entertainment, support our local AA Minor League affiliate of the Seattle Mariners at Nelson W. Wolff Stadium. There are 14 home games in July and 12 home games in August. For more information, go to
www.samissions.com.
Retama Park
Live thoroughbred racing begins Aug. 11 and continues through Sept. 4, with racing on Thursdays through Sundays. Post time Thursdays through Saturdays is 6:45pm and Sundays at 5:30pm. From Wednesday, Sept. 6, through Saturday, Nov. 4, racing Wednesdays through Saturdays, post time is 6:45pm.. Visit the Web site at www.retamapark.com for details.
Have fun! |
