News Roundup,April 3 2026
NEWS ROUNDUP, April 3, 2026
The AGARITA Quartet is collaborating with Award-winning composer, violinist & vocalist, Caroline Shaw for its upcoming concert at Stable Hall that features her acclaimed works. Take part in this musical journey of Shaw’s unique voice, along with works that speak to her aesthetic and musical inspiration. (April 4 at 7:30 p.m.; Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Parkway, TX78215, free)
Gregorian – The world’s most successful choir of all time is on tour, featuring the songs of ENIGMA. (April 2 at the Empire Theater; tickets at www.majesticempire.com)
The upcoming Cactus Pear Music Festival will present Search for Tomorrow, the love story of the beautiful Magelone and Count Peter of Provence. Music by Johannes Brahms. This sweeping 15-song cycle by Brahms stands among his most ambitious and emotionally expansive creations. Performers include bass-baritone Timothy Jones and pianist & artistic director Jeffrey Sykes. (April 19 at 3 p.m. Little Carver Theater; A light reception follows the performance.)
An Evening of Timeless Elegance: experience the brilliance of Young Sun Choi, bronze medalist of the 2024 Gurwitz International Piano Competition, as she returns to the San Fernando Cathedral as part of MBAW’s public concert series “Musical Evenings.” (April 12 at 7 p.m. for a journey through the works of Bach, Mozart and the audience favorite Piano Sonata No. 1 by contemporary composer Carl Vine.)
Artpace presents the Russell Hill Rogers San Antonio Sessions featuring Opera San Antonio. Join Opera San Antonio at Artpace on April 15, 6-8 p.m. “for a fun, insider preview of OSA’s upcoming production of “The Barber of Seville.” (Artpace Rooftop Terrace; 445 N. Maine Ave)
Live Music Performances at Muck & Fuss. This April, Downtown New Braunfels eatery Muck & Fuss is inviting guests to its month-long live music series in its scenic biergarten, featuring performances by local artists. Every Friday and Saturday, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., guests can kick back, sip, and enjoy live music alongside cold drinks. The month’s lineup includes Krissy Taylor, Matt Gawlik, Oliver and Michele Steck, and more. (Every week through April 25).
The 44th Tejano Conjunto Festival is scheduled for May 14-17 and tickets are on sale now. The schedule of events includes a special tribute to Flaco Jimenez. The fest will kick off with Jesse Perez y Sus Compadres, Santiago Garza, Ruben del la Cruz y Su Conjunto and more.
The Guadalupe Center currently seeks a part-time Literary curator & coordinator to program a series of public and educational programs based at the Guadalupe Latino Bookstore.
The 47th Cinefestival San Antonio call for entries; deadline April 17; for more, visit
www.guadalupeculturalarts.org.
As the Ballet San Antonio season concludes, the Dancers of Ballet San Antonio are preparing for the company’s gala performance – Encore 2026. You can see them at the Ballet San Antonio Studios on April 19th at 2 p.m. for “a vibrant event showcasing the artistry of multi-talented artists.” You’ll be treated to a curated program of dancer-choreographed works as well as iconic works of classical ballet. The Encore performance is free to the public, but you can reserve two seats with a donation of $10. For more, write to info@balletsanantonio.org
Fiesta Gowns at the Maverick Carter House. The House is celebrating Fiesta with a display of seven “Coronation” Robes from three generations of Aline B. Carter’s family. The gowns can be viewed on each of the three floors of the historic house filled with original Victorian furniture.
The house is now a nonprofit providing educational programming for music, poetry, astronomy and art. To see the available visiting dates, go to www.maverickcarterhouse.org
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