News Roundup, March 19, 2026
NEWS ROUNDUP, March 19, 2026
Let’s start with visual arts this time.
Join Artpace for the opening of the Spring 2026 International Artist-in-Residence’s exhibition. The evening offers a look at the “incredible” work by artists Violette Bule, Mel Chin, and Viet Le, created during their Artpace residences, along with an artist talk featuring Guest Curator
Dr. Aleesa Pitchamarn Alexander. (March 19, 6-9 p.m.; Artpace San Antonio, 445 North Main Ave., 78204; 210-2212-4900; info@artpace.org)
San Antonio Art League and Museum is presenting its 24th Annual Collegiate Art Exhibition, showcasing outstanding student artworks from area colleges and universities. (on view through April 3, 2026) at the museum, 130 King William St., 78204; for more, contact saalm@saalm.org
or call 210-223-1140.
The traditional annual On & Off Fredericksburg Road Studio Tour includes more than 80 participating artists. They will open their studios or exhibit in businesses and galleries in the historic Deco District. The organizer is Bihl Haus Art; (March 21, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and March 22 noon to 5 p.m.) Weather permitting, it’s very enjoyable. For more information visit www.Bihlausarts.org.
Irish for a Day: Featuring Trio Allegro: The Tuesday Musical Club welcomes Trio Allegro for a concert program celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Dr. Catherine Nix (soprano), Dr. Rita Linard (flute) and Christine Debus (piano) will perform a wide variety of musical selections connected to the Emerald Isle and its charm. The program will feature traditional folk songs as well as more contemporary pieces. Stay after the music for treats provided by TMC members. (Tuesday Musical Club Clubhouse, 3755 St. Mary’s St., 78212; for more check http://satmc.org)
SA Folkfest: The 68th Folklife and Dance festival will have lots of music and dance. Among participating groups are Ballet Folklorico de San Antonio; Fire on the Mountain Cloggers, the St. Sophia Greek Dancers, and others. (Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 N.Loop 1604; www.safdf.org)
The San Antonio Botanical Garden has “a captivating, large-scale immersive art experience,” named Otherwild, that transforms the Garden into a vibrant world where wonder takes root and the “sky comes alive.” This “experience” is created by artist Patrick Shearn. (Included with standard admission. (9 am.-5 p.m. through July 2026; (For more info, call 210-536-1400 or info@sabot.org)
The public is invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the SculptureGarden “The Commons.” The exhibit is Curated by Lana Meador, curator of modern art and contemporary art at the San Antonio Museum of Art. The exhibit will feature seven outdoor sculptures.
(March 28 at 4-7 p.m.; 209 Lemonwood Drive, Castle Hills, 78213)
Now, let’s see what is coming up in music!
World-famous Spanish guitarist, Pablo Sainz-Villegas returns to the Tobin Center for an innovative show with the AGARITA Quartet that features several world-premieres. (March 22 at 3 p.m., Tobin Center.)
On April 12, Camerata San Antonio will present its annual Camerata Recital featuring the “extraordinary pianist” Victor Valkov. (April 12 at 2 p.m., San Antonio Christ Episcopal Church, 510 Belknap Pl, 78212; for more info contact emily@cameratasa.org)
San Antonio has relatively little dance and ballet, but here is one opportunity to see the New- York City-based Ballet Nepantla that’s bringing its ballet “Valentina” to the Carver Community Cultural Center, in celebration of Women’s History Month. A couple of years ago, we had the opportunity to see the show, and we recommend it. “Valentina” tells the compelling stories of women and their roles during the Mexican Revolution through extraordinary dance and innovative choreography. The show melds cultural traditions and contemporary artistic expression to bring history and identity to life on stage. The company features 11 professional dancers. (March 20; tickets available through Ticketmaster.)
The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center and director Azul Barrientos are proud to announce the return of Todos Agua lll, San Antonio’s third annual water festival, taking place from March 21-28. Throughout the week, elders, activists, artists and community members gather to contemplate our relationship with water through conversation, shared reflection, art and ancestral traditions. To register, go to http://esperanza.eventbrite.com
Lighten Up is a festival of “Conscious Art and Culture in San Antonio”- light installations, live music, holistic vendors, dance workshops, poetry, yoga, and more. (Saturday, March 21;
4- 9 p.m. at the Woodlawn Casting Pond and Park, 138 S. Josephine Tobin Drive) free to the public and will feature live music, holistic vendors, mandala installations, floating illuminated artworks, and more.
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