Upcoming Events in South Texas Plains

Arneson River Theatre, 418 Villita St.

The oldest outdoor dance performance of its kind in the United States, Fiesta Noche del Rio, Spanish for “Party Night on the River,” is a musical variety show of authentic Mexican, Spanish, and Texas songs and dances performed by local professionals. San Antonio’s annual iconic cultural performance, full of colorfully costumed dancers and rich, lush sounds, brings to life the deep roots that make San Antonio a special place for love and life. The audience is seated on tiered grass seats across the river from the stage, located in La Villita, the Little Spanish Village of the city.

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Floore’s Country Store, 14492 Old Bandera Road

What started as a single show has grown into a full weekend at Floore’s Country Store in Helotes, with three nights of music and community, capped by Robert Earl Keen’s beloved Fan Appreciation Day on Labor Day—a free show for lottery winners. Bands performing this weekend with Keen include American Aquarium, Silverada, Lori McKenna, BJ Barham, and Steve Poltz.

liveatfloores.com

Natural Bridge Caverns, 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road

Every summer, the largest bat colony in the world gathers at Bracken Cave, and every evening they take flight into the Texas sky in a remarkable display that is a wonder to behold, as they form a massive, swirling cloud that may be the largest single gathering of mammals on Earth.

naturalbridgecaverns.com/bracken-bat-flight

Oakville Jail, 107 Curry St.

Attendees bring chairs and sit under the stars by the campfire as they listen to invited authors, historians, and storytellers read a story from one of J. Frank Dobie’s works or read a piece inspired by his works.

dobiedichos.com