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Sure it's just a movie. But the events around it are what's really making it fun! San Antonio has so many event for you to take part in.
Barbie Blowout Party - Santikos Entertainment still has tickets available for an early screening party on July 19. Don your best Barbie or Ken look and find a seat at Casa Blanca, the Palladium or the Cibolo theater. July 19, 7 p.m. 11210 Alamo Ranch Pkwy., 17703 I-10 W., 18124 I-35. N. in Cibolo
Kendra Scott’s Barbie Collection - The Austin-based jeweler has released a limited-time capsule collection featuring a charm necklace and bracelet, stud earrings, a Barbie™ x Kendra Scott Elisa satellite necklace with a lilac enamel frame and Barbie script logo, all encasing a pink iridescent glitter stone, and more. Find the full collection here. 310 E. Basse Road, Ste. 101; 15900 La Cantera Pkwy., Ste. 2290
Pink Eats - Panifico Bake Shop is turning its pan dulce pink for Barbie release weekend. Stop in July 21-23 for pink conchas and other sweet treats. Folklores Coffee House will serve pink Barbie lattes on July 21 and The Board Couple is offering Barbie-themed charcuterie boards. Order one at theboardcouple.com. Panifico, July 21-22, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; July 23, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.602 N.W. 24th St.; Folklores, 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. July 21, 1526 E. Grayson St.; The Board Couple, open Monday-Saturday, 2218 N. Zarzamora St.
Slumber Party Pajama Screening - The costume screenings have already sold out at Alamo Drafthouse, but limited seats are still available for the July 22 pajama party screening. Dress in your pink pjs or your best Barbie gear and get cozy before ordering movie-themed snacks and drinks. Saturday, July 22, 9:10 p.m. Park North, 618 N.W. Loop 410
Barbie Puppy Pool Day - Hops & Hounds is celebrating all things Barbie with doggie pools, a vendor pop-up, live music by Chris Lopez and drink specials. Staff will be dressed in pink and customers (plus their pups) are encouraged to do the same. July 22, 11 a.m.-midnight, 13838 Jones-Maltsberger Road
Barbie Brunch Pop Up - Hey Sugar has curated a Barbie-themed brunch at Bar America in Southtown. Compete in a Best Barbie and Ken costume contest, enjoy live music, shop from local vendors and order a themed cocktail to go along with your brunch. July 22, 2-6 p.m., 723 S. Alamo St.
SAS Shoes Pink Sparkle Collection - Just in time for the release of the movie, San Antonio Shoemakers has released its limited-edition Pink Sparkle collection featuring a pink sneaker and three different sandal options plus a pink bag and fanny pack. Find the full collection here. SAS General Store, 101 New Laredo Hwy.
Bar America will host a Barbie Brunch Pop Up Saturday, July 22, replete with a local vendor market, live music, themed cocktails, photo opportunities and a costume contest for the best Best Barbie and Ken get-ups. The event will run 2-6 p.m. 723 S. Alamo, (210) 223-1285, Barbie Brunch Pop Up Event on Facebook.
Deco Ballroom and Event Center will host a Barbie Blowout Dance Party Saturday, July 22, from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The center encourages guests to don their best Barbie-inspired outfits for dancing and photo opportunities. Vendors will also be present, doling out Barbie-inspired goods. Tickets to the 18-and-up event are $10-$40. 1906 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 501-4405, Barbie Blowout Dance Party on Eventbrite.
Ace of Steaks will host a Barbie Themed Networking Brunch Sunday, July 30, featuring guest speakers and a brunch spread fit for the plastic queen. The event is $30 to attend and will run 1-5 p.m. 20626 Stone Oak Parkway #103, (210) 446-4600, Barbie Themed Networking Brunch on Facebook.
Let’s Go Party - The Rock Box will keep the Barbie movie celebration going in August with a dance party featuring deejays spinning the Barbie soundtrack plus costume contests, photo walls, themed cocktails and other fun. Aug. 11, 8 p.m. 1223 E. Houston St.