San Antonio — College football

SAT:

TEXAS@W. VIRGINA 11AM

PRAIRIE VIEW@TEXAS A&M 11AM

IWC@HBU 2PM

UAB@UTSA 230PM

OKLAHOMA STATE@TEXAS TECH 700PM

NFL

PATRIOTS@FALCONS 7PM THURSDAY

TEXANS@TITANS12PM SUNDAY

COWBOYS@CHIEFS@RAIDERS 3PM SUNDAY

STEELERS@CHARGERS 720PM

NY GIANTS@BUCCANEERS 7PM MONDAY

THANKSGIVING DAY

BEARS@LIONS 1130AM

RAIDERS@COWBOYS 320PM

BILLS@SAINTS 720PM

THURS: SPURS@TIMBERWOLVES 7PM, MON: SUNS@SPURS 730PM, WED: HAWKS@SPURS 730PM, FRI: CELTICS@SPURS 730PM, MON: WIZARDS@SPURS 730PM, TUES: SPURS@ TRAIL BLAZERS 900PM

THURSDAY

College Night: Glow Up

Open to college students ONLY. Wear your most glow-friendly outfit. Screenprint a commemorative poster (or bring a cotton t-shirt!), experience live music, represent your school in some friendly rivalry games, and enjoy FREE food. Entry fee: Canned food donation. McNay Art Museum, Just bring a canned food donation! 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM on Thu, 18 Nov 2021

FRIDAY

Veterans’ Art Show 1PM

The public is invited to our 4th annual art show featuring the work of veterans and activity duty military artists. Bring your art on Nov. 18th from 4 to 6 p.m. Entry form and details are on our website (http://seguinartleague.com). Enjoy receptions with speakers, art exhibit and a display of military history memorabilia on Nov. 19th and 20th. Visitors are invited to vote for their favorite artwork. Cash prizes for 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional art and a special popular choice cash award will be presented to winners. Please join the Seguin Art League as we honor the talents of our military and veterans.

VFW Post 8315

$5. entry fee per art piece

01:00 PM - 08:00 PM, every day through Nov 20, 2021.

SATURDAY

3rd Annual Turkey Giveaway 9AM FREE

New Life Christian Center will be giving away 500 Thanksgiving turkeys, while supplies last. The free public giveaway will take place on our campus. Must be present to receive a turkey as no turkeys will be delivered. There is one turkey per family limit with no special invite or vouchers needed.

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Sat, 20 Nov 202

Huebner Oaks Farmers Market 9AM FREE

Located in: Huebner Oaks Center Address: 11745 I-10W

THE PEARL FARMERS MARKET 9AM FREE

42ND ANNUAL Christmas Showcase 10AM

TREASURES, TREATS, & TRADITION WITH HOLIDAY SHOPPING ALL UNDER ONE ROOF. FREEMAN COLISEUM. Adults $8 online advance purchase, $10 at the door,

Parking: $5.00.  For more information: https://christmasshowcase.com/

Veterans’ Art Show 1PM

The public is invited to our 4th annual art show featuring the work of veterans and activity duty military artists. Bring your art on Nov. 18th from 4 to 6 p.m. Entry form and details are on our website (http://seguinartleague.com). Enjoy receptions with speakers, art exhibit and a display of military history memorabilia on Nov. 19th and 20th. Visitors are invited to vote for their favorite artwork. Cash prizes for 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional art and a special popular choice cash award will be presented to winners. Please join the Seguin Art League as we honor thE talents of our military and veterans. VFW Post 8315

$5. entry fee per art piece 01:00 PM - 08:00 PM, every day through Nov 20, 2021

IWC’s 35th Annual Light the Way Celebration Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 | 3 - 9:30 p.m. I 4301 Broadway St. FREE

The annual Light the Way Holiday Festival at the University of the Incarnate Word is back this year with all the in-person traditions you know and love. Join us for live music, food trucks, Shoppers’ Lane, children’s activities, meet and greets with Santa, and of course, a million twinkling lights and a fireworks display to end the night.

RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER @ GRUENE HALL 7PM

SUNDAY

THE PEARL FARMERS MARKET 10AM FREE

42ND ANNUAL Christmas Showcase 10AM

TREASURES, TREATS, & TRADITION WITH HOLIDAY SHOPPING ALL UNDER ONE ROOF. FREEMAN COLISEUM. Adults $8 online advance purchase, $10 at the door,

Parking: $5.00.  For more information: https://christmasshowcase.com/

Fort Sam’s Own 323d Army Band Jazz Combo Concert in the Park Presented by King William Association 5PM FREE

THIRD SUNDAY CONCERT IN THE PARK Sponsored by HEB Hosted by San Antonio Housing Authority at Beautify San Antonio Park Come and enjoy a relaxing evening of Jazz with the smooth sounds of After 5, “Fort Sam’s Own”, The U.S. Army’s Band at Fort Sam Houston, TX. This combo is the premier jazz ensemble of the 323d Army Band and is the most requested ensemble by Joint Base San Antonio’s Senior Leaders. It performs between 30-40 concerts a year at various venues on military installations and for communities all over Texas. The event is FREE and open to the public of ALL AGES. Bring a blanket or chairs and a picnic if you would like. Set up early as the concert will start promptly at 5:00 p.m. HEB will provide some snacks. Parking is available at the SAHA lots adjacent to their building. We hope to see you there. San Antonio Housing Authority Beautify San Antonio Park.

In a Style of Jazz | Russell Hill Rogers Musical Evenings at San Fernando Cathedral 7PM FREE

Classical music meets jazz with two of MBAW’s founding artists, pianist Valeri Grokhovski and violinist Mark Cheikhet. San Antonio favorites bassist Zlatan Redzic and percussionist Darren Kuper join them to offer a unique interpretation of all-time favorites from Bach to Gershwin. Thank you to our Sponsors: Russell Hill Rogers Fund For The Arts, Texas Commission on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture, Ford Foundation, Kronkosky Charitable Foundation, H-E-B, Brown Foundation, Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation of 1992, Central Texas Pain Center, Joan and Herb Kelleher Charitable Foundation, the Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation, Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation, and San Antonio Area Foundation Russell Hill Rogers Musical Evenings at San Fernando Cathedral merges the historic architecture of the nation’s oldest continuously operating Catholic sanctuary with enchanting music of some of the finest, award-winning artists from around the globe!

Interested in volunteering? The San Antonio Food Bank needs your help

The San Antonio Food Bank is asking the community to help sign up for volunteer shifts throughout the summer to keep up with the demand for food assistance.

The San Antonio Food Bank’s volunteer opportunities range from being in the sorting room, warehouse, garden, farm areas, community kitchen, and even at the off-site community kitchen at Haven for Hope. Whether you’re an individual, group, or company there are many opportunities to volunteer. Join us and choose a volunteer opportunity at: www.safoodbank.org/volunteer

Blood donations, especially types O negative and positive, are still urgently needed

Health officials said there is not enough blood on hand to treat trauma cases and patients who need emergency surgeries and procedures. The facilities are open during daylight hours. Same-day appointments and walk-in donations are being accepted. Officials said donors can call 210-731-5590 for information or to make an appointment, or they can visit SouthTexasBlood.org.

Here is where to see dazzling holiday light displays in San Antonio

The City of San Antonio already announced the famous San Antonio River Walk holiday lights will make an early return for the 2021 season. This year, 100,000 dazzling lights will illuminate the River Walk during the holidays starting on November 12TH.

The 40th Annual Ford Holiday River Parade is a tradition that offers a spectacular one-hour parade along the San Antonio River Walk. The 2021 theme, 40 Years of Magic, features illuminated floats and costumed parade participants. The whopping 25 miles of lights will be up until January 10, 2022.

San Antonio Botanical Gardens

This winter, the San Antonio Botanical Garden unveils a glittery display when Lightscape, a touring light show that first launched to crowds in the United Kingdom and Chicago, comes to town. Guests will be enchanted by magical light displays set along an illuminated one-mile path winding through the Botanical Garden. The captivating illuminations will proudly include installations unique to Texas created by local and international artists. The trail also features a one-of-a-kind experience: the show-stopping Cathedral of Light, an impressive towering cathedral arch tunnel sparking with 100,000 lights. The light display will run from November 19 to January 2, 2022.

LIGHTS ALIVE! 5931 Roft Road, San Antonio

Lights Alive! is a 100-percent computer-controlled, musically synchronized, drive-thru light show experience. The nearly mile-long attraction showcases innovative new technologies that are sure to dazzle and captivate viewers of all ages, according to its website. This year, the attraction will have additional activities such as the Nativity Show, Gingerbread Escape Room Experience, Inflatable Axe Throwing, and Soccer Darts. There is also a large grassy area where guests can take in the beautiful view of the entire drive-thru portion of the show happening down the hill. Lights Alive! is located in Alamo Ranch two miles outside Loop 1604 off Culebra Avenue. The entrance to the venue is 1/4 mile from the intersection of Roft Road and Culebra Avenue. Traffic must enter the venue from Culebra. It will be every day from November 19 to January 2, 2022. Prices vary from $35 to $45 a vehicle, depending on peak days. For more information, visit its website.

San Antonio Zoo

From November 19 to January 2, 2022, the San Antonio Zoo will create a magical wonderland filled with lights and holiday cheer at its facilities.  According to its website, this year is bigger and brighter than ever, with two new 32-foot LED trees that are a must-see for the whole family. There will also be an all-new Holiday Sing-Along Express train ride. Tickets begin at $26.99 each.

University of the Incarnate Word

The annual Light the Way Holiday Festival at the University of the Incarnate Word is back this year with all the in-person traditions you know and love, according to the event’s Facebook page. Join the festival for live music, food trucks, the fan-favorites Shoppers’ Lane and Kids Corner, meet-and-greets with Santa, and a million twinkling lights and fireworks display to end the night.  Gates will open at 3 p.m. with the lighting ceremony starting at 6 p.m. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. After the event, the lights typically stay up until the first weekend of January.

SeaWorld San Antonio

The holiday festivities are bigger than ever this year at SeaWorld San Antonio’s Christmas Celebration. This year, the park is dressed up in nine million twinkling lights, which the attraction calls the largest Christmas light displays in Texas. Make your way through the park to see 250 acres of sparkling Christmas lights. The park is sectioned into 12 different lands, each with a different holiday twist, according to its website. As you enjoy your outdoor walking tour of the lights, you’ll discover different areas along the path for perfect holiday ops. Take in a Christmas lights show along the pathway, stroll down the Tunnel of Lights, and and see dancing lit-up fountains. It will run through January 2, 2022.

Palo Alto College

The drive-thru light display will be open for community members daily from December 3 through December 23. Visitors will enjoy thousands of lights across a variety of magical displays throughout the Palo Alto College campus. Enter from Villaret Boulevard. This year’s event is drive-thru only, so please remain in your vehicle.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas “HOLIDAY IN THE PARK”

Millions of magical lights are illuminated throughout the park each night from November 20 to January 2, according to the attraction’s website. Guests frolic through themed holiday zones that are blanketed with the décor of the season, falling snow, and surprises around every corner. Children can also share their wish lists and take photos with Santa Claus before his big journey around the world. You can also take a ride on the Holiday Express train to view all of the sparkling lights throughout the park.

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