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October is starting off strong with lots of top-notch fun this week. Grab tickets to shows or hit up some free festivals around town.
Big Freedia @ Paper Tiger (Wednesday). The Queen Diva (you best beeleevah) is making her way back to Paper Tiger for a night of Bounce. Local rapper Chris Conde will be opening.
Texas Fashion Awards @ Will Naylor Smith River Walk Plaza (Thursday). The 7th annual Texas Fashion Awards (formerly known as the San Antonio Fashion Awards) has expanded to a global platform to showcase Texas fashion talent. This year's celebration features Elliot Carlyle of the Council of Fashion Designers of America and a special performance by Brooklyn Michelle.
Band of Horses @ The Aztec Theatre (Friday). The indie rockers behind hits like "The Funeral" and "No One's Gonna Love You" are returning to the Aztec stage with special guest Jade Bird.
An Evening with Mykal Kilgore & Jamison Ross @ Carver Community Cultural Center (Friday). GRAMMY-nominated R&B soul singer-songwriter & jazz vocalist + drummer have joined forces for a smooth musical experience at the Jo Long Theatre.
Artpace's Chalk It Up Festival (Saturday). The 18th annual creative celebration is back with the theme "The Spirit of San Antonio". For the second year in a row, select San Antonio Public Library branches will host artists from all over the region. Free family fun + art + music + more!
Juanes @ Majestic Theatre (Saturday). Latin rock icon + GRAMMY award-winning artist has hit the road for his 2021 U.S. "ORIGEN TOUR", an up-close and immersive journey through all the greatest hits of his past, combined with the first live performances of the songs from his recently released & critically praised ORIGEN album & documentary.
Fest of Tails - Kite Festival & Dog Fair @ McAllister Park (Saturday). The 14th annual family-friendly fall celebration welcomes kite and dog enthusiasts from all over to enjoy live entertainment, various food options, vendors, pet products, and much more. Free to attend, guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs.
The Price Is Right Live @ The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts (Sunday). The hit interactive stage show is back this weekend with two opportunities for contestants to "Come On Down".
Alejandro Fernández @ AT&T Center (Sunday). Multiple GRAMMY winner and son of the legendary Vicente Fernández will be playing the AT&T Center stage on his new "Hecho en México" US tour. Limited tickets are still available.
San Antonio FC vs. Memphis 901 FC @ Toyota Field (Sunday). Celebrate the past, present, and future of professional soccer in San Antonio at #OurFuture Night, plus witness an epic showdown against Tennessee rivals.
SAN ANTONIO'S BEST CONCERTS, EVENTS, RESTAURANTS, BARS, LIVESTREAMS AND DRIVE-INS TO DIG THIS WEEK - HANDPICKED BY THE DO210 TEAM.