Weekend events
It’s a packed weekend — from local heavy metal heroes to a brand-new thrill ride at Seaworld. Some hard choices await. Here’s a look at the highlights:
TODAY
Union Underground: San Antonio metal band Union Underground will be playing its major-label debut, “An Education in Rebellion,” in full on its Back to the 2000s tour, which also features Soil, Ra and Flaw. The album included the rock radio hits “Turn Me on ‘Mr. Deadman’” and “Killing the Fly.” 8 p.m. today, The Rock Box, 1223 E. Houston St. $27, dinproductions.com.
CAM Perennial: Christopher Blay, chief curator of the Houston Museum of African American Culture, curated this year’s Perennial, one of the centerpiece exhibits for Contemporary Art Month. It features works by 12 artists from Houston and San Antonio, including Shavon Morris, Zulma Vega, Monique Sullivan and Ricky Armendariz. Opening reception and CAM kickoff 6-9 p.m. today. Through June 9, Contemporary at Blue Star, 116 Blue Star. Free, contemporary artmonth.org.
Crosses: Deftones singer Chino Moreno fronts this brooding, synth-driven L.A. band, which is touring with a new album called “Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete.” The group’s long-awaited second album features Robert Smith of the Cure on the song “Girls Float + Boys Cry.” 8 p.m. today and Saturday, Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St. $56.50-$141.60, livenation.com.
Voxtrot: Austin pop-rock band plays peppy music with words that sometimes cut, not unlike the British bands Squeeze and the Housemartins. The 20-year-old band’s most recent release is 2022’s “Cut From the Stone,” a collection of B-sides and rarities. With Jane Leo. 8 p.m. today, Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St. $20, papertigersatx.com.
“Just Resting Your Eyes”:
Angela Guerra Walley’s site-specific installation explores dreams, memory and love across three generations. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. today. On view by appointment through May 4, cactusbarn, 613 Mission. Free, cactusbarn.org. “De la Torre Brothers: Upward Mobility”: Einar and Jamex de la
Torre’s immersive exhibition blends lenticular prints, video, blown-glass sculptures and other elements. Opens today. Through Sept. 15, Mcnay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels. $10-$20, mcnayart.org.
“Spirit Mansion”: This immersive experience aimed at adults allows visitors to traverse haunted halls, where they will hear the stories of lost souls. Tickets include four themed cocktails. Timed entries are at 4:30 p.m., 6:05 p.m., 7:40 p.m., 9:15 p.m. and 10:50 p.m. today, Progresso Hall, 1306 Guadalupe. $55-$75, spiritmansion.com.
Classical Music Institute: Works by Olli Mustonen, Jean Francaix and Sergei Lyapunov are on tap. A preconcert discussion starts at 6:30 p.m.; concert is at 7:30 p.m. today, Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle. $15-$45, tobincenter.org.
“The Hiding Place”: Crystal Sea Drama Company’s adult troupe is performing the play based on the true story of Corrie ten Boom, a Dutch evangelist and watchmaker who worked with her family to help Jews and underground workers escape the Nazis. Opens today. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through March 10, Crystal Sea Drama Company Fine Arts Studio, 8414 Speedway Drive. $16-$20, crystalseadrama.org.
“Herbal Traces: Medicinal Plants of South-central Texas”: Sabra Booth’s window installation digs into the importance of preserving regional flora. Booth will lead a tour of the piece during the opening. Reception 5 p.m.-7 p.m. today. Through Aug. 9, Ozuna Library and Learning Center, Palo Alto College, 1400 W. Villaret
Blvd. Free, contemporary artmonth.org.
“The Palestine Emergency Mass”: The internationally renowned Bread & Puppet Theater’s production uses the structures of the Catholic funeral Mass to deal with the war in Gaza. Opens today. 8 p.m. today-saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Esperanza Peace & Justice Center, 922 San Pedro. Suggested donation: $10 to $25; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Info, esperanzacenter.org.
SATURDAY Catapult Falls debut:
Seaworld’s latest addition is billed as the first launched flume coaster in the world, with the steepest drop of any flume ride. The first 500 people to ride will get Catapult Falls-themed silicone pint glasses. Grand opening 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Seaworld, 10500 Seaworld Drive. Single-day tickets to the park start at $49.99. Tickets and info, https://seaworld.com.
Marc Anthony: A salsa superstar with a record 32 No. 1 songs on Billboard’s Latin Tropical Airplay chart, Marc Anthony crossed over to mainstream pop success with his self-titled 1999 album and the Top 10 hits “I Need to Know” and “You Sang to Me.” 8 p.m. Saturday, Frost Bank Center, 1 Frost Bank Center Drive. $85-$185, frostbankcenter.com. James Mcmurtry: Likes his father Larry, singer-songwriter Mcmurtry has stories to tell, but he’s also one of the sharpest protest singers around on songs such as “We Can’t Make It Here,” “State of the Union” and “Operation Never Mind” from his 2021 album “The Horses and the Hounds.” At a Gruene Hall Show in May, he encored in a dress to bring attention — and scorn — to
anti-drag laws. With Bettysoo. 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St. $25, samsburgerjoint.com.
Pat Green: Known for songs such as “Wave on Wave” and “Carry On,” Texas music star Green released a new album, “Miles and Miles of You,” in 2022. He’ll be joined by Carson Jeffrey for this Texas Independence Day show. Doors 7 p.m. Saturday, Floore’s Country Store, 14492 Old Bandera Road, Helotes. $30-$50, liveatfloores.com.
Talon Fest: Annual festival celebrates the music of Mexico, especially groups that play at tables for tips in bars and restaurants. The lineup includes Piñata Protest, Los Skarnales and Tarasco Tropical. 6 p.m. Saturday, Jaime’s Place, 1514 W. Commerce St. $20 in advance, $30 at the door, eventbrite.com.
“El Conquistador”: Composer Nathan Felix premieres his latest immersive opera, which explores the lives of Hernan Cortes and La Malinche, the enslaved Indigenous girl who became his interpreter. 8 p.m. Saturday, Little Carver Civic Center, 226 N. Hackberry. $25, ticketmaster.com. Info, thecarver.org.
“Surviving Space: Astronauts and Asteroids”: This touring exhibition gives visitors a sense of what astronauts experience in space, as well as a look at NASA artifacts and information on how scientists defend the Earth from the impact of asteroids. Opens Saturday. Through Sept. 2, Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway. $6 exhibit fee plus $10-$16 regular museum admission, wittemuseum.org.
“Disco Dreams”: This interactive murder mystery, which will be followed by a dance, is set in the boogie-focused universe of disco in the 1970s. The evening includes a costume contest, so those who go are encouraged to wear their best ’70s finery.
8 p.m. Saturday, Josephine Theatre, 339 W. Josephine. $37-$42, Facebook: @Tonygloriaproductions. Kawacon: Anime and gaming convention features vendors, cosplay, panels, a dance competition and a lineup of actors, including Johnny Yong Bosch (“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”) and Cristina Vee, who has voiced characters in dozens of anime. Saturday and Sunday, Convention Center, 900 E. Market St. $35-$55, kawaconsa.com.
SUNDAY
Tish Hinojosa: Folk singer and San Antonio native Hinojosa’s most recent release was “My Homeland,” a re-recording of her 1989 major-label debut “Homeland,” which included the songs “Donde Voy (Where I Go)” and “West Side of Town.” Noon Sunday, Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels. Free, gruenehall.com.