With the cooler winds of October comes not only a much-needed break from high temperatures but a slew of cultural and Halloween-themed events as museums reveal their fall exhibits and theaters begin their fall runs.
Lark Quartet in Concert
10/04/2009, 3:15 p.m.
Continuing in its tradition of bringing San Antonio superb chamber music and musicians from around the world, the San Antonio Chamber Music Society opens its sixty-seventh season October 4, 2009, with the Lark Quartet plus percussionist, Yousif Sheronick.Musical Theatre Geniuses : Irving Berlin / George Gershwin
10/05/2009, 7:30 p.m.
The San Antonio Local Film Festival gives the community and potential partners and sponsors a chance to see San Antonio's finest filmmakers and their work.Fashion Week San Antonio 2009
10/06/2009 - 10/10/2009
The anticipated schedule includes our award winning GoingGreen runway show combined with our Night of Stars Gala with special awards presentations for industry leaders and visonary designers. The week will also feature intriguing industry tours, hands-on workshops, informative seminars, fanciful exhibits and festive meet-n-greet parties.National Night Out- House Music Dance Jam
10/06/2009, 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
FREE House Music Dance Party – Dance enthusiasts are invited to a first of its kind National Night Out event. The Parks and Recreation Department, Mi Casa Su Casa DJ’s and the San Antonio Dance Umbrella are collaborating to offer this free event to be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Berta Almaguer Dance Studio, 138 S. Josephine Tobin Dr. at Woodlawn Lake. House Music will be provided by Mi Casa Su Casa. The evening also include a tribute to Michael Jackson.Riverwalk Jazz 20th Anniversary Bash
10/07/2009, 5:45 p.m.
Twenty years ago The Jim Cullum Jazz Band’s local radio program, Riverwalk Jazz, started toes tapping as a project of Texas Public Radio. Today that local program jumps, jives and wails around the world. Be in the audience for a jazz extravaganza when Riverwalk Jazz in partnership with Pearl Stable presents Three Live National Broadcasts.Moovies By Moonlight: Creature From the Black Lagoon
10/08/2009, 7:00 p.m.
A free movie at HemisFair park is presented, starting at 8:00. Pre-entertainment starts at 7:00, though with parking downtown it is best to get there even earlier than that.International Accordion Festival
10/09/2009 - 10/11/2009
The festival kicks off on Friday night with a moonlight concert at Arneson River Theatre. The festival is open to the public and admission is free all day Saturday and Sunday.23rd Annual Gruene Music & Wine Fest
10/09/2009 - 10/11/2009
Yearly event in nearby Gruene features food and wine samplings, live music and other entertainment. Ticket information available through the link or call (830) 629-5077.San Antonio International Piano Competition
10/11/2009 - 10/17/2009
Over $35,000 in cash and other prizes is available to the best piano players, who descend upon San Antonio just once every three years for this competition.