August 25: ACOUSTIC LUNCH (11:30am-1:30pm) >>> JOE POSADA (Latin Jazz)
August 27: ACOUSTIC LUNCH (11:30am-1:30pm) >>> CROSSROADS (Country)
August 27: RAZA EN LA PLAZA (8-10pm) >>> LOS TEXMANIACS (Conjunto Roots)
August 28: CINE MUNDO (8:30pm) >>> PEDRO INFANTE IN VUELVEN LOS GARCIA
August 29: MAIN STORY (11am) >>> PERPETUAL PUPPETS (Children's Show)
August 30: ACOUSTIC LUNCH (11:30am-1:30pm) >>> JOE JAMA (R & B)
SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS
More music! Check back here for updates!
OCTOBER HAPPENINGS
More music! Check back here for updates!
NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS
Corazon de Memoria & the San Antonio Latino Music Festival!
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DECEMBER HAPPENINGS
Silver Bells in the City! Check back here for updates!
FEBRUARY 13:Amor en el Corazón aA A Valentine’s Day Concert & Baile featuring FLACO JIMENEZ! Music from 6:30 – 9 p.m. Reserved table seating available ($15 per seat) by calling (210) 225-9800.
MARCH 15—20: Break Time Wide ranging music concerts driven to enlighten your after-work blues. Weekdays and Saturday at 5 p.m.
MARCH 24:Kick Butts Day for a Smoke Free San Antonio (10am-2pm)
MARCH 28:Palm Sunday at San Fernando Cathedral
APRIL 2: Good Friday Passion Play The annual “Passion Play” and procession, organized by San Fernando Cathedral, begins at Milam Park and culminates in a re-enactment of Jesus' suffering and crucifixion at Main Plaza.
APRIL 7: City of San Antonio Health Fair (10am-1pm)
APRIL 8: Fiesta Safe, Drive Sober Media Event (10am)
April 9: Fresh Air Friday Local organizations provide helpful information on improving air quality and other "green" measures that help our environment, promote active and healthy living, improve transportation and keep our city beautiful! Organized by the Alamo Area Council of Governments and featuring live music provided by Main Plaza Conservancy. 11:30 a.m.
APRIL 5 - 16:Jazz Market A workday brown-bag lunch series featuring 10 different local jazz acts in a two-hour concert starting at 11:30 a.m. The Jazz Market is presented in partnership with American Federation of Musicians, American Music Fund, City of San Antonio Office of Cultural Affairs, and Main Plaza Conservancy.
RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 19 DUE TO RAIN:Pedro Infante Fan Club Meeting & Film Screening “The Annual Meeting of the Pedro Infante Club de Admiradores, San Anto Chapter” commemorates the 53th Anniversary of Mexican film legend Pedro Infante’s death.
FEATURED FILM: A TODO MAQUINA at Sun Down
APRIL 16: La Noche del Rey La Coronación of Rey Feo, “the “people’s king” presented by the Consejo Real de Reyes Feos Anteriores.
APRIL 17:Corazón de San Antonio Fiesta
Main Plaza Conservancy’s annual fiesta celebration featuring the presentation of “El Corazón de San Antonio” cultural award; 2009 recipients included Esteban Jordan and Flaco Jimenez.
This year we honor actor JESSE BORREGO, JR. Jesse will be present to accept the award and to join CONJUNTO BORREGO onstage for a performance. The event includes a day of cultural entertainment that culminates in a performance by JOE KING CARRASCO.
APRIL 22 – 25: San Fernando Fiesta Annual 4-day fiesta event sponsored by San Fernando Cathedral featuring traditional Fiesta foods and music.
UPDATE: NEW DATE SET FOR MAIN PLAZA'S HEART OF THE CITY GALA!
JOIN US ON FRIDAY, MAY 28!
MAY 28: Heart of the City Gala & Award Presentation Experience the taste and dress of Mexico Viejo as Main Plaza Conservancy honors a San Antonio visionary with the heart of San Antonio Civic Award. Join former Mayor Phil Hardberger for this sit-down cena (dinner) in our distinct urban public space. Ticketed event.
MAY – OCTOBER 2010: MAIN PLAZAHAS…People. Music. Film. Dance.
Spanning from May to October, and running the gamut from jazz to country to film and dance, Main Plaza’s “Heart and Soul Summer” (HAS) Series features local musicians and performing artists plus a variety of creative happenings for free at Main Plaza in downtown San Antonio.
RAZA EN LA PLAZA Weekend Concerts (starts June 4)
SPIN-N-SING DJ Jester with Karaoke *awww, DJ Jester is moving to San Francisco! Check back here for updates*
SALSATION Salsa Music and Dancing (Second Saturdays)
TX MADE Country Music (starts June 5)
CINE MUNDO Film Screenings (See schedule below)
CONJUNTO TOCADITA Traditional Accordion & Bajo Sexto Music (Sundays)
MAIN PLAZA FARMER’S MARKET & COOKING DEMOS (TBA)
ACOUSTIC LUNCH Brown-bag Weekday Music (starts May 17)
TBA: Green is the New Black >>>>>> Check back for updates
SUSTAINABLE FASHION EVENT Spring Clean your closets. Swap up to 5 items (including pairs of shoes and accessories) as long as they are clean and in good condition. You will receive a stamp on your hand showing you how many items you can swap - the amount you bring is the amount that you can take. More info starting March 2010 at www.mainplaza.org.
AUGUST 14: LET’s READ FEST Bring your kids for a fun day of storytelling, playmaking, and interactive activities featuring local artists and organizations.
October 2: San Fernando Health & Safety Fair Sponsored by San Fernando Cathedral
OCTOBER 30: Corazón de Memoria Altar Main Plaza’s 3rd Annual Dia de los Muertos public art installation. On display through Nov. 7.
NOVEMBER 6: Main Plaza’s Latino Music Festival “…refreshing doesn't even begin to describe the Latino Music Festival … It's important. And [Main Plaza’s Latino Music Festival is] a great tribute to this city, its people and the plaza.” -SA Express News Blog
NOVEMBER 20: Main Plaza Remembers-The Mexican Revolution The event commemorates November 20, 1910: Francisco Ignacio Madero denounced President Porfirio Díaz, declared himself president of Mexico, and called for a national insurrection.
HOLIDAYS AT MAIN PLAZA
Visit Main Plaza throughout the Holiday Season to experience downtown’s new holiday traditions.
DECEMBER 19: LA GRAN POSADA The annual “Posada” and procession, organized by San Fernando Cathedral, begins at Milam Park and culminates at Main Plaza.