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A Festival of Films™
Produced by Texas Independent Filmmakers is a two-day festival that starts its event off each year with a Free Public Kick off Party at Cadillac Bar, 212 S. Flores. The second day of the event is held at Santikos Northwest 14 Theatre, 7600 W IH10. Filmmakers’ workshops and independent movies are shown. Admission. (210) 736-FILM, www.afestivaloffilms.com
International Accordion Festival
A three-day festival of music, dancing, food and fun which celebrates the versatility of the accordion and accordion-based international styles of music. La Villita. Texas Folklife Resources. Free. (210) 573-6984, www.internationalaccordionfestival.org
AT&T Championship
Presented by Alcatel An official Senior PGA Tour Event. Oak Hills Country Club. Admission. (210) 698-3582, www.pgatour.com
The EAA Texas Fly
This is a unique opportunity for members of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), airplane enthusiasts and the general public to spend one weekend a year examining new and experimental aviation technologies, l ooking at airplanes and attending lectures on related topics. (210) 200-8537, www.swrfi.org
November
El Dia de los Muertos
Translated literally as “the Day of the Dead,” this important and ancient celebration in the Mexican cultural tradition is a celebration in which the family welcomes back departed loved ones, sharing the joys of life with them as their memories live on. Creative and respectful altars are set up with ofrendas around town at galleries, cultural centers, restaurants and elsewhere commemorating loved ones who have passed on. Cemeteries are popular with families decorating the graves, especially with some of holiday’s staples of marigolds, pan de muerto (Dead Bread), sugar skulls and other traditional items. Poetry readings, and calavera processions (participants dress as skeletons) are typical events as well. Citywide. Some events have an admission charge. Office of Cultural Affairs. (210) 432-1896, www.sacalaveras.com
Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony
Presented by the Paseo del Rio Association and the City of San Antonio. Held the day following Thanksgiving, the switch is pulled to turn on over 122,000 lights illuminating the River Walk until New Year’s Day. Decorated floats wind through the river in one of the country’s only nighttime river parades. Paseo del Rio Association. (210) 227-4262, www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
December
MasterCard Alamo Bowl
Major college football comes to the Alamodome in San Antonio. It features fourth choices from teams that make up the Big 12 and Big Ten conferences. (210) 226-2695, www.alamobowl.com
Bazar Sábado
Just in time for the holidays, the best in folk art from Mexico is displayed for enjoyment and acquisition (on a Saturday, of course). San Antonio Museum of Art. (210) 978-8100, www.samuseum.org
Celebrate San Antonio
Ring in the New Year San Antonio style! Enjoy spectacular fireworks, live music on multiple stages, food booths, family activities and more. On S. Alamo between Durango and Market streets; La Villita and HemisFair Park. City of San Antonio Parks & Recreation, San Antonio Parks Foundation. Free. (210) 212-8423, www.sanantonio.gov/sapar
Produced by Texas Independent Filmmakers is a two-day festival that starts its event off each year with a Free Public Kick off Party at Cadillac Bar, 212 S. Flores. The second day of the event is held at Santikos Northwest 14 Theatre, 7600 W IH10. Filmmakers’ workshops and independent movies are shown. Admission. (210) 736-FILM, www.afestivaloffilms.com
International Accordion Festival
A three-day festival of music, dancing, food and fun which celebrates the versatility of the accordion and accordion-based international styles of music. La Villita. Texas Folklife Resources. Free. (210) 573-6984, www.internationalaccordionfestival.org
AT&T Championship
Presented by Alcatel An official Senior PGA Tour Event. Oak Hills Country Club. Admission. (210) 698-3582, www.pgatour.com
The EAA Texas Fly
This is a unique opportunity for members of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), airplane enthusiasts and the general public to spend one weekend a year examining new and experimental aviation technologies, l ooking at airplanes and attending lectures on related topics. (210) 200-8537, www.swrfi.org
November
Translated literally as “the Day of the Dead,” this important and ancient celebration in the Mexican cultural tradition is a celebration in which the family welcomes back departed loved ones, sharing the joys of life with them as their memories live on. Creative and respectful altars are set up with ofrendas around town at galleries, cultural centers, restaurants and elsewhere commemorating loved ones who have passed on. Cemeteries are popular with families decorating the graves, especially with some of holiday’s staples of marigolds, pan de muerto (Dead Bread), sugar skulls and other traditional items. Poetry readings, and calavera processions (participants dress as skeletons) are typical events as well. Citywide. Some events have an admission charge. Office of Cultural Affairs. (210) 432-1896, www.sacalaveras.com
Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony
Presented by the Paseo del Rio Association and the City of San Antonio. Held the day following Thanksgiving, the switch is pulled to turn on over 122,000 lights illuminating the River Walk until New Year’s Day. Decorated floats wind through the river in one of the country’s only nighttime river parades. Paseo del Rio Association. (210) 227-4262, www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
December
Major college football comes to the Alamodome in San Antonio. It features fourth choices from teams that make up the Big 12 and Big Ten conferences. (210) 226-2695, www.alamobowl.com
Bazar Sábado
Just in time for the holidays, the best in folk art from Mexico is displayed for enjoyment and acquisition (on a Saturday, of course). San Antonio Museum of Art. (210) 978-8100, www.samuseum.org
Celebrate San Antonio
Ring in the New Year San Antonio style! Enjoy spectacular fireworks, live music on multiple stages, food booths, family activities and more. On S. Alamo between Durango and Market streets; La Villita and HemisFair Park. City of San Antonio Parks & Recreation, San Antonio Parks Foundation. Free. (210) 212-8423, www.sanantonio.gov/sapar
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