Weekend events
It’s a big weekend for live music in San Antonio, starting with the free Jazz’salive music festival in Civic Park. Here’s a look at the weekend’s arts and entertainment highlights:
Friday
Becky G: L.a.-based pop singer Becky G, who played the rodeo here in 2020, always loves coming to San Antonio. She’s been on a roll lately with hits like “Mamiii” with Karol G and “Chanel” with Peso Pluma, as well as a role in the movie “Blue Beetle” (she was the voice of Khaji-da). Her new single “Querido Abuelo” is a preview of a forthcoming regional Mexican album. 8 p.m. today, Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St. $40.49-$220, majesticempire.com. Jazz’salive: The 40th annual jazz festival is moving a few blocks away from its longtime home at Travis Park to the new Civic Park. The lineup includes Kirk Whalum, the Yuko Mabuchi Trio and the Air Force Band of the West. 4-11 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Civic Park at Hemisfair, 630 E. Nueva. Free, saparks.org.
“Anouk Masson Krantz: American Cowboys”: This exhibit features more than 100 of the French photographer’s images depicting the lives of cowboys across the United States. Opens Friday. Through Jan. 22, Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St. $8-$14; free for members, children 12 and younger, and active duty military with ID. Free for recipients of SNAP, WIC and MAP with EBT card and a photo ID. briscoemuseum.org.
Frankie Cosmos:
Singer-songwriter Frankie Cosmos, aka Greta Kline, recently released a deluxe version of her 2022 album, “Inner World Peace.” With Good Morning and alexalone. 8 p.m. today, Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St. $25, papertigersatx.com.
Canadian industrial band Front Line Assembly made its name in the
Front Line Assembly:
late ’80s and early ’90 with albums such as “Caustic Grip” and “Tactical Neural Implant.” 8:30 p.m. today, Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St. $30-$60 (booths $180 surcharge), samsburgerjoint.com.
Camerata San Antonio: The chamber ensemble presents the second of two programs digging into music composed between World War I and II, including works by Bloch, Janácek and Tailleferre. 4 p.m. today, First Presbyterian Church, 800 Jefferson St., Kerrville; 2 p.m. Sunday, Christ Episcopal Church, 510 Belknap, San Antonio. $8-$20, cameratasa.org.
“A Doll’s House, Part 2”: Trinity University’s Department of Human Communication and
Theatre is staging Lucas Hnath’s sequel to Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House.” Hnath explores what happened after Nora took the shocking step of walking out on her family in Ibsen’s masterpiece. Opens today. 8 p.m Fridays-saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 8, Attic Theater, Ruth Taylor Theater Building, Trinity University, 1 Trinity Place. Free, brownpapertickets.com.
Jurassic Quest: The family-focused touring exhibition returns, once again featuring animatronic dinosaurs and hands-on activities. Opens today. Noon-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall, 3201 E. Houston St. $19-$36,