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.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Every weekend through October 19th
One of the funniest plays in recent years continues its Fri-Sat-Sun run though the 19th. The Russell Hill Rogers Theater at the San Pedro Playhouse will host the play, which has a afternoon matinee show on Sundays.Suessical the Musical
Through October 11th
Relive childhood characters like the Whos, Gertrude McFuzz, Horton the Elephant and more, or bring your kids to introduce them to these beloved Dr. Suess creations for the first time at the Magik Theater.Gala in the Garden: A River Runs Through It
October 2, 6:30 p.m.
Annual fundraiser for the Southwest School of Art and Craft celebrates this year's theme, the Museum Reach river project. Tickets required, visit website for more info.Winds and Words of War: an Exhibit of World War I Posters and Prints
October 2- October 27, 2008 Time: Mon. -Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Fri. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Central Library downtown hosts this exhibit of powerful images in poster and prints from World War I. The collection was a gift from Harry Hertzberg, a collector and philanthropist. Admission is free to the public.Art-toberfest Live Art Event
October 3, 2008, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
The Inn on the Riverwalk hosts the event in conjunction with San Antonio Art Meetup. There will be music,art and live entertainment at this event, which is completely free and open to the public.Oktobertfest San Antonio
October 3-11, 2008
Annual German festival will be chock full of beer, brats and other delicacies that celebrate the deep German heritage of South Texas. The event is free, but with a suggested gate donation of $5Fall Arts & Crafts Show
October 3-5, 2008
The River Walk Extension becomes an arts and crafts lover's delight for three days with potters, painters, jewelry makers and more from across the area selling their wares.H-E-B Kids’ Market and Cafe Grand Opening
October 4, 2008, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
The San Antonio Children's Museum becomes a play grocery store and kids cafe. Admission to the Market and Cafe is free with admission to the museum, which is $7 per person, with kids under two getting in for free.61st Annual River Art Show & Festival
October 4-5, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
The Arts Village of La Villita welcomes artists and crafters from around the region and the country in this huge festival, which is free and open to the public.Taste of San Antonio
October 4-8, 2008, Oct.4, 12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 5, 12:00 p.m.-9 p.m.; Tues., Oct. 7, 8:30 a.m.; Oct. 8, 6:00 p.m.-10 p.m.
The daily admission is free and includes booth with info, food for sale and live entertainment. The centerpiece of the event is a sit-down dinner with renowned celebrity chef Tom Perini that will set you back $200 for an individual ticket or $1600-2,500 for a table of eight.