Visit new McNay exhibits, enjoy free music and learn about Egypt’s women rulers this weekend in San Antonio

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Agarita’s months-long mission of bringing classical and contemporary songs straight to each individual of the city’s 10 districts concludes its very first section with a pair of Sunday concert events on the considerably west facet and in the King William community.

The community chamber ensemble’s neighborhood shows functions a range of new music, and this weekend’s occasions will consist of tune by iconic film composer John Williams, Grammy-nominated violinist Jessica Meyer and Argentinian tango arranger Astor Piazzolla.

When: The District 6 concert is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, when the District 1 concert begins at 5:30 p.m.

Where: 1 p.m. live performance at H-E-B locale at 9255 Grissom Rd., 5:30 p.m. concert at Beautify San Antonio Park at 801 South Principal Ave. 

What else you should know: Agarita will be joined by visitor violinist Aimee Toomes Lopez.  

The San Antonio People Dance Festival returns with both equally in-individual and Zoom gatherings this weekend, offering opportunities for discovering, celebration and camaraderie at Our Girl of the Lake University.

When: Friday night as a result of Sunday afternoon. Obtain a schedule of events listed here.

Value: Normal-admission pageant tickets for all weekend classes however readily available for $100. 

The place: Our Girl of the Lake College (411 Southwest 24th St.). 

A pair of more recent McNay exhibits zero in on significant figures in San Antonio’s inventive group.

“Donald Moffett +Mother nature Cult+ The McNay” is a extensive showcase of Moffett’s job, drawing from his operate, particular possessions and items from the McNay’s collection. Meanwhile, “Marion Koogler McNay’s Legacy” shows the breadth of the many hundreds of pieces to start with gifted to start the museum in the ‘50s. Some of the pieces are watercolor paintings made by McNay herself.  

When: Both of those exhibits are running now by means of Sept. 11.  

Expense: Absolutely free with typical admission buy tickets right here. 

Wherever: McNay Art Museum (6000 North New Braunfels Ave.). 

Nat Geo Dwell returns to the Tobin Sunday afternoon for a presentation on the feminine rulers “often neglected in the history guides.” “When Women of all ages Dominated the Globe” is staying led by Kara Cooney, a UCLA professor of Egyptian artwork and architecture who has studied all all over the planet.

Expense: Tickets range from $20 to $45 purchase right here.

The place: H-E-B Efficiency Hall at the Tobin Centre (100 Auditorium Circle). 

The International Audio Festival – an once-a-year celebration structured by Musical Bridges Around the Entire world to celebrate “the magnificence, creativity, and artwork of international artists and cultures” in San Antonio – is currently in whole swing and carries on through Sunday.

There is no cost to attend this weekend’s functions, which involves a live performance from celebrated string team “The Miró Quartet,” a showcase of Renaissance-period new music at San Fernando Cathedral and Loved ones Day at Main Plaza.

When: Occasions just about every working day this weekend see schedule below. 

Value: Tickets are free of charge for most gatherings. 

Where by: Several places in San Antonio.