It’s not just summer’s return: Stage scene getting hot again, too

Summer is here, vaccination rates are rising and San Antonio’s arts and entertainment scene is heating up.

There’s not quite as much to do as in summers past, and mask requirements and reduced capacity to allow for social distancing remain in place at some venues. But that’s slated to change soon.

“By Aug. 6, we’ll be back at full capacity,” said Aaron Zimmerman, vice president of programming for the Tobin Center or the Performing Arts.

“From here, you’re going to see more and more,” Zimmerman said. “It kind of feels like touring artists all want to go out as soon as possible. Everyone seems to feel like September is that early window. It’s gong to be an exciting time as long as people get vaccinated and feel like coming back.”

The Tobin’s calendar bears that out. In the fourth quarter of this year, there are just about a dozen dates open.

“We’ve never had a 100 percent full calendar,” Zimmerman said. “That doesn’t happen. It’s wild.”

The folks at the AT&T Center, who presented a series of well

received concerts and comedy performances in the Bud Light Courtyard when the weather permitted, are looking forward to packing the place again.

“These facilities were built to bring the community together, and so every single person in my group in this organization is focused on bringing people together and creating these moments that exist and memories that endure,” said Casey Heverling, vice president and general manager of the AT&T Center.

“Fans are eager to get out, celebrate and have a good time again in a reasonable way,” he said.

Here’s a quick guide to some of the big summer shows:

“America’s Impressionism: Echoes of a Revolution:” The San Antonio Museum of Art’s big summer show explores how American artists, some of whom traveled to France to study with Claude Monet, put their own spin on Impressionism. Through Sept. 5, San Antonio Museum of Art. Info: samuseum.org.

“Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel:” The touring exhibit is composed of high-res photographs of Michelangelo’s frescoes, allowing patrons to get a relatively upclose look at the masterpieces. Through Sept. 30, Lambermont Events. Info: sistinechapelexhibit.com.

Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias:

The comedian, who has a wellestablished love of San Antonio, decided to kick off his first postpandemic tour here with a month-long stay. At the end of the

run, the show will be filmed for his next Netflix special. June 23July 17, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. Info: tobincenter.org.

“On Your Feet!” The cast of the Woodlawn Theatre’s long-awaited production finally get to do that congafor live audiences. The show digs into the life stories of Gloria and Emilio Estefan. June 25-July 18, Woodlawn Theatre. Info: woodlawntheatre.org.

Snoop Dogg: The hip-hop icon is touring behind his new album “From

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Suites” with special

guests Slim Thug, Baby Bash and and Lil Keke. July 2, Sunken Garden Theater. Info: tobincenter.org .

CineFestival: A total of 80 films — including 11 full-length features, seven closely related to San Antonio — will be screened during the 42nd edition of the Latino film festival. July 7-11, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Info: guadalupeculturalarts.org.

Ashley McBryde: The country music star is spending her summer and part of her fall on a 37-city tour dubbed “This Town

Talks.” July 17, John T. Floore Country Store. Info: liveatfloores.com.

Nikki Glaser: The comic, whose latest special is “Bangin’ ” on Netflix, brings her raw, very funny perspective on sex, body image and other matters to town. July 30, Majestic Theatre. Info: majesticempire.com.

“2021 Texas Biennial:” The enormous contemporary art survey will be split between Houston and San Antonio. Openings at the four Alamo City exhibition spaces will be staggered. Aug. 1- Jan. 30, Studio at Ruby

City; Aug. 5-Dec. 26, Artpace; Sept. 1-Jan. 9, McNay Art Museum; and Aug. 19-Dec. 5, San Antonio Museum of Art. Info: texasbiennial.org.

Miranda Lambert: Lambert is getting raves for “The Marfa Tapes,” Aug. 20-22, Whitewater Amphitheater. Info: whitewaterrocks.com.

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts: The rock legend kicks off her latest U.S. tour in August.

Aug. 22, John T. Floore Country Store. Info: liveatfloores.com.

Marc Anthony: The Latin music star is kicking off his 2021 tour of the U.S. and Canada. right here in the Alamo City. Aug. 27,

AT&T Center. Info: attcenter.com.

Collection of J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Willard Metcalf’s 1886 oil painting “Poppy Field (Landscape at Giverny)” can be seen at the San Antonio Museum of Art.

Courtesy photo Comedian Gabriel Iglesias’ summer includes a monthlong run at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. His next Netflix speciall will be filmed at the end of those performances.

Associated Press file photo Miranda Lambert will be performing for three nights at the Whitewater Amphitheater in New Braunfels.

Associated Press file photo Ashley McBryde is bringing her 37-city tour to Floore’s Country Store.

CBS Rock legend Joan Jett’s 2021 tour includes a stop at John T. Floore’s Country Store.

Contributor file photo Snoop Dogg will be performing at the Sunken Garden Theater in July.