Weekend events
As Christmas approaches, lots of holiday favorites are on the weekend calendar. Here’s a look:
Today
Girl in a Coma: Five years after they broke up, Nina Diaz, Phanie Diaz and Jenn Alva have reunited for four shows, including two in their hometown, that they are calling Girl in a Coma’s “Final Curtain” tour. It’s been pitched as a proper finale for the revered alt-rock band, which released four albums on Jett’s Blackheart label from 2007 to 2011. 8 p.m. today and Sunday, Paper Tiger, 2410 St. Mary’s St. Both shows are sold out. “Petra’s Pecado”: Rupert Reyes’ Chicano theater classic, which is being produced by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center’s theater program, follows an inexperienced director’s attempt to pull together a play marking the appearance of La Virgen de Guadalupe to Juan Diego as penance for a confessed sin. A reception honoring Reyes and director Rodney Garza follows the Dec. 10 matinee. Opens today. 8 p.m. Fridays-saturday and 3 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 17, Guadalupe Theater, 1301 Guadalupe. $10-$15, guadalupeculturalarts.org and at the Guadalupe Latino Bookstore and Gift Shop, 1300 Guadalupe.
“The Children’s Nutcracker”:
The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio takes a Broadway approach to the tale with a production that includes singing, dialogue and several dance styles. The production also includes a market where balletgoers can purchase all sorts of holiday treats and have their photos taken with Santa. Opens today. 7 p.m. today, and 2 p.m. and 7
p.m. Saturday, Lila Cockrell Theatre, 200 E. Market. $31-$55, ticketmaster.com. Info, childrensballetof sanantonio.org.
“Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet”: The touring production features marionettes and other design elements created by artists from around the globe. The San Antonio performances also will feature area youngsters via a partnership with Heather Stolle’s School of Dance. Opens today. 7 p.m. today and noon, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston. $35 to $105, ticketmaster.com.
“La Pastorela Folklórica”: The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center stages its annual take on the traditional pastorela, a folk play depicting the shepherds’ journey to Bethlehem and the forces that try to distract them
from their holy quest. 6:30 p.m. today, Tafolla Middle School Auditorium, 1303 W. César Chávez Blvd. $15. Reservations, 210-271-3151.
“Devil at the Crossroads”: Fred Himes presents a fresh take on the story of blues musician Robert Johnson, including live music. The show is part of Jump-start Performance Co.’s Inkubator program, which nurtures new work. Opens today. 8 p.m. today-saturday, Jump-start Theater, 710 Fredericksburg Road. Free-$20, jump-start.org or 210-227-5867.
Saturday Trans-siberian Orchestra:
A holiday tradition continues when Trans-siberian Orchestra returns to town for a pair of concerts. This year’s tour is titled “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve — the Best of TSO & More.” A dollar from every ticket
sold will benefit Elf Louise. 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Frost Bank Center, 1 Frost Bank Center Drive. $49.75-$99.75, frostbankcenter.com.
Blue October: Texas rock band Blue October is known for its emotional mid-2000s hits “Into the Ocean” and “Hate Me.” The band released the second part of its triple album “Spinning the Truth Around” in October. 8 p.m. Saturday, Boeing Center at Tech Port, 3331 General Hudnell Drive. $30.50-$95.50, boeingcentertechport.com.
Holiday Market: The San Antonio Museum of Art’s market will include works by more than 40 local artists and makers, as well as hands-on activities, live music and story time. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones. Free, samuseum.org.
Take 6: The Grammywinning
vocal group blends various genres, including gospel, jazz, R&B and blues. 8 p.m. Saturday, Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry. $41, ticketmaster.com.
“Rough: A Journey Through Brushtrokes”: Exhibit featuring works by San Antonio-based artists Albert Gonzales, Mauro Murillo and Joao Quiroz. Opening reception 6-10 p.m. Saturday. Additional receptions at 6 p.m. Dec. 17 and 23. Through Dec. 23, Freight Gallery, 1913 S. Flores. Info, Facebook: @Freightsatx.
Sunday
Ramon Ayala: Norteño legend Ayala, known as the King of Accordion, has been a musical force since he was a teenage phenom in the ’60s with the band Los Relámpagos del Norte. With his own band,
Los Bravos del Norte, he has recorded dozens of albums, won Grammy Awards and produced hits such as “Un Rinconcito En El Cielo” and “Tragos Amargos.” 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St. $45-$135, majestic empire.com.
“Black Nativity”: The Divas of Eastwood give a one night-only performance of Langston Hughes’ rendering of the Nativity story. 4 p.m. Sunday, Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry. $32, ticketmaster.com. Info, thecarver.org.
“Holiday Gifts”: The program of classical, new and holiday music will be performed by violinist Jolente De Maeyer, pianist Nikolaas Kende and tenor Eric Taylor as part of Musical Bridges Around the World’s Russell Hill Rogers concert series. 7 p.m. Sunday, San Fernando Cathedral, 115 Main Plaza. Free; tickets can be obtained at mbaw.org/sfc.