Arts Alive San Antonio

NEWS ROUNDUP, Oct. 1, 2025

Camerata San Antonio will perform its Romantic Rhapsody in both San Antonio and Kerrville this weekend, featuring the music of Dvorak, Liszt, and Schumann. “It’s a complete emotional journey, says the press release, from the exhilarating energy of Liszt to the profound power od Dvorak” (Oct. 3 at 4 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church in Kerrville; 800 Jefferson St.; 830-321-0303 and Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. at the Christ Episcopal Church in San Antonio; $20 adult admission. For more info you can contact Camerata by calling 210-492-9519 or check website www.cameratasa.org)

The San Antonio Chamber Music Society brings to town great chamber ensembles from across the U.S. and beyond. Upcoming is the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble. (Oct 12 at 3:15 p.m.; Trinity Baptist Church; 319-E. Mulberry Ave.;
$25; 210-408-1558 or email@sacms.org)

The San Antonio Philharmonic announced the return of Musica Libre, its second annual free community celebration, on Saturday, Oct.11 at 6:30 p.m. in front of the Philharmonic’s administrative offices at 1314 Guadalupe St., 78207. Produced by the Philharmonic, the event is presented as part of Fiesta Alegria, hosted by the Avenida Guadalupe Asssociation, www.avenida.org.

Musical Bridges around the World has announced its 28^th season of Russell Hill Rogers Musical Evenings, San Antonio’s signature series of word-class, free concerts. This season marks a major milestone, as MBAW expands to the newly restored Stable Hall in addition to the historic San Fernando Cathedral. The season opens on Oct.12 at Stable Hall with a performance by Kinan Azmeh & City -timeBand, led by the acclaimed clarinetist Azmeh, member of Silkroad.

Opera San Antonio is also launching its new season with “The Magic Flute,” which will blend live performance and animated storytelling. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 and 4; Tobin Center for the Performing Arts; 100 Auditorium Circle; tickets $36-$160,
www.tobincenter.org)

The Carver Center’s season opener is Stanley Clarke Live! A true music icon and 4-time GRAMMY winner, has been a trailblazer in jazz, funk, fusion and film scoring. His virtuosic playing has made him one of the most influential bassists of all time. (Oct. 11 at 8 p.m.: tickets on sale at the Carver’s Box Office.)

And here’s a classic dance production – “Giselle” to be performed by Ballet San Antonio, our city’s only professional ballet company. “Giselle” is considered to be one of the most classic and beautiful ballets of all time. (Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m.; Oct.18 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Oct.19 at 2 p.m.; Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets from $31.

Visual Arts: 2025 Fiber Artists of San Antonio Annual Juried exhibition.
(opening reception Oct. 12, 3-5 p/m.; closing Nov. 14.) You will discover the beauty of Texas through the eyes of 39 Texas artists; juried by Paula Owen, former president of the former Southwest School of Art. (University of the Incarnate Word’s Semmes Gallery)

The 29^th Annual Manhattan Short Film Fest closes on Oct. 3-4.; tickets at
www.urban15.org

And more visual arts: Fabiola Torres-Alzaga and Omar Barquet are joined in “The
Flower and The Flame” exhibit, curated by Leslie Moody Castro. (on-view until November 14; by appointment; Sala Diaz 517 Stieren St., San Antonio; email info@saladiazart.org)

Dock Space Gallery presents “Tattooed Jelly Babies” by Ovidio Giberga. He heads the Ceramics program at UTSA.; for more info https://www.dockapacegallery.com.

ARTIVISM is a collage exhibition by Marcy McChesney. (Oct. 16, 7-10 p.m.; Et Hus, Upstairs at 1420 S. Alamo, 78210. The gallery is in the upstairs studios area at Blue Star complex, 1420 S. Alamo.

Art Exhibition: Susie Monday; Artist of the Year at the San Antonio Art League and Museum; open every day through Nov.7; SAAL+ Museum is at 130 King William St., 78204.; https://www.saslm.org/

Sketch the McNay is an opportunity to draw inspiration from the art on view at the museum. Spend your lunch hour sketching a single artwork from the museum’s collection. This program is open to teens and adults of all experience levels. Basic materials are provided.

 At the Magik Theater you can enjoy a production of “Red Riding Hood”
(Sept. 27-Oct.12;) Two actors bring the classic tale to life, using humor, creativity and everyday objects turned into “Imaginative Surprises.”

The Classic Theater of San Antonio will make you laugh with “Real Women Have Curves.” It’s playing at the Performance Art Theater (in the San Antonio Playhouse); 800 West Ashby Place; 210-589-8450; www.classictheatresa.org
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