San Antonio's cultural scene is buzzing this weekend with a diverse lineup of events that promise a mix of Tejano music, cosmic artistry, hip-hop talents, and even musical performances for plants. Kicking things off will be the inaugural Tejano Thursday at Tony's Siesta, featuring the group Grupo TanTan, bringing melodic vibes from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., as reported by the San Antonio Report. Surrounded by food trucks and a cheerful crowd, the event ushers in a weekend celebrating Tejano culture.
Meanwhile, the Tejano Music Fan Fair, back after a pandemic-induced hiatus, looks to draw thousands of fans to Market Square. More than 150 artists and bands from across the U.S. and Mexico are poised to take the stage. Bino G., an event coordinator for the Tejano Music Awards, told KSAT, "This is the gateway to Tejano music. Ninety-nine percent of the bands that you see that have made careers out of this have come through fan fair."
Art lovers can apply for "cosmic citizenship" with Project MASA, a collaboration between artists Kim Bishop and Luis Valderas fabricating space-themed works at Sala Diaz on Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Their innovative project plays into the city's burgeoning art scene, as seen with the variety of unique events planned for the weekend.
Andrea "Vocab" Sanderson, San Antonio's former poet laureate, presents the result of the Rhythm and Rhyme Hip-Hop Workshop with a showcase and afternoon party at the Berta Almaguer Dance Studio and Community Center. Sanderson intends to light up the stage, starting on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. with emerging hip-hop talents. Across from Ruby City, at Chris Park, Pamela Martinez, known artistically as Teletextile, will present Estafiate: Music for Plants. Amidst a playfully immersive setup, people will be encouraged to engage with the flora through music at this free event starting at 6 p.m.
To cap off the festivities, San Antonio sports its green with the St. Patrick's Day River Parade. Floating on the Museum Reach from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and moving downtown from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., the parade adds a splash of Irish cheer to a weekend steeped in Tejano tradition.
