Today in Arts& Culture

Fiesta Noche del Rio

Host Organization: The Alamo Kiwanis Club Charities, Inc.
Date: Friday, August 5
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Venue: Arneson River Theatre

This marks the 55th season of Fiesta Noche del Rio – the longest-running outdoor musical revue of its kind in the U.S. The program will feature music from Spain, Argentina and some country favorites. Dances from Mexico will also be performed. Shows will be performed every Friday and Saturday night through August 13

For more information and tickets: (210) 226-4651 or fiestanochedelrio.com


The King and I

Host Organization: San Pedro Playhouse
Date: Friday, August 5
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: San Pedro Playhouse, Russell Hill Rogers Theater
800 West Ashby, San Antonio, TX

The King and I, a Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic, is the story of an English widow who comes to teach western ways to the royal family of Siam and in turn learns to love and respect the exuberant king. The play runs through August 21.

For more information and tickets: sanpedroplayhouse.com or (210) 733-7258


Hay Fever

Host Organization: The Wimberley Players
Date: Friday, August 5
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: The Wimberley Playhouse
450 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley, TX

Hay Fever is a comedy by Noel Coward set in the English country home of the Bliss family in the mid-1920s. The Bliss family is blatantly unconventional and proud of it. One summer weekend, each family member has invited a guest to their country home without the knowledge of the other family members. Things develop immediately into wild situations. The play runs through August 21.

For more information and tickets: wimberleyplayers.org or (512) 847-1592


New Class: Encaustic Open Studio

Host Organization: Southwest School of Art
Date: Friday, August 5
Time: 10 a.m. – 4:30 pm.
Venue: Southwest School of Art
300 Augusta, San Antonio TX 78205

The studio will be set up for encaustics and participants will be encouraged to work on their own projects. The instructor will be available for technique review, for demonstrations and to answer questions. This weekend workshop will review basic materials, formulas, safety procedures, and historical use. Prerequisite: some experience with encaustics.

For more information including material lists: (210) 224-1848 or swschool.org


High Hair & Jalapeños!—A Rip Snortin’ Texas Musical Comedy Review

Host Organization:High Hair & Jalapeños
Date:Friday, August 5
Time:8 p.m.
Venue:Cameo Theatre
1123 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78205

The show is a zany musical revue that captures the tall tales and the high hair of infamous and famous Texans. Nothing is sacred in this satirically funny, fast-paced romp through Texas trivia and folklore with a special focus on San Antonio. The show runs through September 11.

For more information: (210) 212-5454 or highhairandjalepenos.com

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