Fiesta San Antonio Events Guide: Day 6
What you need to know for Fiesta fun on Tuesday, April 21
By Allyson Cassiano
Downtown comes alive with NIOSA, Fiesta Cornyation and a nightly mariachi show.
A Night in Old San Antonio
Trade medals, collect cups and jam out to music on 12 different stages at this annual four-night festival benefitting the San Antonio Conservation Society. There are more than 250 food and drink booths so arrive hungry and be prepared to taste your way through cuisines reminiscent of Germany, Mexico and more through April 24. Daily, 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. La Villita, niosa.org
Army at the Alamo
Celebrate the United State's Army's 170-year presence in the Alamo City with patriotic music performed by some of the Army's most talented artists, including the 323rd Army Band, "Fort Sam's Own." Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Alamo Plaza, fiesta-sa.org
Fiesta Cornyation
This adults-only show that pokes fun at local issues is full of fun, laughs and irreverence. Reserve a seat to see King Anchovy Christopher Chilton Hill, of The Esquire Tavern, and his court through April 23. Proceeds benefit local charities, including the San Antonio AIDS Foundation. Daily, 7:30 and 10 p.m., Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, fiestacornyation.org
Fiesta Flower Show
For more than 100 years, the Women's Club of San Antonio has celebrated Fiesta with a showcase of extravagant floral arrangements, table settings and table scapes. Tour the club's historic mansion and breath in the aroma of spring. Tuesday, 2-4 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Women's Club of San Antonio, thewomansclubofsa.org
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland's Band of the West was first founded in 1947 and has performed for several high-ranking military personnel as well as U.S. presidents. They'll present their Fiesta favorites in a one-night showcase. Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m. Laurie Auditorium, Trinity University, bandofthewest.af.mil
Mariachi Festival
Support emerging musical talent from area junior and high schools as students join forces with mariachi professionals and serenade River Walk guests from atop colorfully decorated Fiesta floats. Daily, 7-10 p.m. River Walk, thesanantonioriverwalk.com
The Alamodome parking lot hosts rides, games and classic carnival fare through April 26. Tuesday, 6-11 p.m. Alamodome, wadeshows.com
Randolph Art League Exhibit & Sale
Stroll through Alamo Plaza to browse art works and handmade jewelry created by members of the Randolph Art League, which was founded in 1964 at Randolph Air Force Base. Sales benefit San Antonio's Crisis Center. The free event starts April 17 and continues through April 23. Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Alamo Plaza, rartl.weebly.com
Fiesta De Los Reyes at Market Square
The Rey Feo Consejo Education Foundation helps Historic Market Square get in the Fiesta spirit through April 26 with daily activities, including live music from multiple stages and food booths full of festival favorites. Daily, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Market Square, reyfeoconsejo.org
Tejano Explosion
Hear live Tejano music from some of the industry's top artists, including Little Joe, Ram Herrera, Kumbia Kings and others, at this music festival that runs through April 25. Daily, 5:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. 1000 block of West Commerce Street, tejanoexplosionsa.com
Coming Wednesday: Fiesta Gartenfest kicks off at Beethoven Maennerchor.
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