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Upcoming Events in San Marcos
San Angelo
North American Ceramic Competition
April 17-June 21
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts organizes an annual series of ceramic events with exhibitions, a symposium, and workshops led by prominent artists. In a small focus exhibit within the exhibition, the museum features the work of one distinguished guest artist, who also conducts a day-long demonstration workshop the day after the exhibition opening. This year’s artist is Marc Leuthold, who lives and works in Shanghai and New York.
San Antonio
San Antonio Apparitions Ghost Tour
June 1-Aug. 31
Various locations, 126 W. Commerce St.
As night settles over San Antonio and the city’s oldest streets fall quiet, the past begins to whisper. Step into the darkness on a ghost tour in San Antonio, where centuries of triumph, tragedy, and unrest come alive through chilling storytelling. Led by expert local guides, this walking tour invites you to slow your pace and listen closely as history unfolds around you.
San Marcos
Summer In the Park
June 4-Aug. 13
San Marcos Plaza Park, 206 N. CM Allen Parkway
This summer event is a San Marcos favorite with different bands of various genres playing every Thursday night from June to the second week of August. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
San Antonio
Fiesta Noche del Rio
June 5-Aug. 1
Arneson River Theatre, 418 Villita St.
Fiesta Noche del Rio is a spectacular outdoor performance featuring live music, singing, and dancing. Alamo Kiwanis Club produces the show each summer to benefit local children’s charities, and the show is updated each year.
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show
June 6-20
The Emily Morgan, 705 E. Houston St.
Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a prime suspect before you know it.
thedinnerdetective.com/san-antonio/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes
San Marcos
Texas Water Safari
June 12
San Marcos River, 211 San Marcos Springs Drive
Considered the world’s toughest canoe race, the Texas Water Safari is a 260-mile-long canoe and kayak race from Spring Lake in San Marcos to the city of Seadrift on the Texas coastline. Cheer the teams on at San Marcos riverside parks.
Art Squared Arts Market
June 13, July 11, Aug. 8
Hays County Historic Courthouse , 111 E. San Antonio St.
Art Squared Arts Market is a juried arts and fine crafts market that brings the best local artists together in one place. Visitors can find art of all kinds, live music, a free kids arts and crafts booth, live art demonstrations, and other art-themed festivities.
San Antonio
Out at the Tobin Pride Brunch
June 14
H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle
Indulge in a delicious brunch buffet with drag performances. This event is only open to individuals who are 18 years of age or older (ID required at door).
San Angelo
American Plains Artists Summer Show
June 20-Aug. 2
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 S. Oakes St.
Fort Concho presents this special exhibit of Western art from several dozen artists. Paintings and sculptures depict vistas, historical topics, still life, and characters of the Old West.
Sanderson
The Bucket of Bullets in Concert
June 20-21
Ranch House After Dark, 309 W. Oak St.
The Bucket of Bullets plays a variety of country music, blues, and Southern rock. The band members are Larry Humphries on guitar/vocals, Steve Sorg on drums, Kenneth Thetford on bass/vocals, and Troy Ward on guitar/vocals. This event is for ages 21 and up.
San Angelo
July 4 Salutes at Fort Concho
July 4
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 S. Oakes St.
An hourly firing of Fort Concho artillery marks the nation’s 250th birthday.
National Cowboy Day
July 25
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 S. Oakes St.
Enjoy a program and talk on the American Plains Artists Summer Show, followed by a skit by the Concho Cowboy Company.
Buffalo Soldier Anniversary Day
July 28
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 S. Oakes St.
This event features programs and activities to mark the anniversary of the creation, by an act of Congress, of the all-Black Buffalo Soldier units in the U.S. Army in 1866.
Fess Parker Fess-tival
Aug. 15
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 S. Oakes St.
Join the celebration for San Angelo native and Hollywood/TV star Fess Parker with a movie, displays, living history, and a Davy Crockett look-alike contest.