Jim Kiest

San Antonio

Arts and Entertainment Editor at MYSA

Arts and Entertainment Editor at The San Antonio Express-News

arts & entertainment editor for S.A. Express-News

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11 things to do this weekend in San Antonio

1 day ago | expressnews.com | Jim Kiest |Deborah Martin

Pride Month is coming to an end, but not before its signature event in San Antonio, the Pride Bigger Than Texas festival and parade. Here's a look at that and more big events this weekend"Return of the Mutt Cubist" closing: This exhibit features works by Karl Lubbering, David A. "Alonzo Bucket" Elizondo and Norman Avila, who curated it. All three painters were inspired by the Modernist movement. Closing reception and sale 6 p.m. Saturday, The Beacon at Midtown, 1136 W. Woodlawn.
Where to celebrate the Fourth of July in and around San Antonio

4 days ago | expressnews.com | Jim Kiest

Independence Day means fireworks, and in San Antonio, that means a trip to Woodlawn Lake Park for many. But look up wherever you are on the night of July 4 and you might see pyrotechnics blooming in the night sky, from Woodlawn Lake, downtown, the theme parks or private celebrations. The Fourth also evokes patriotic music and small-town parades. If that's the way you want to celebrate, you can head out of town in almost any direction and find a flag-waving festival.
Shakira reschedules postponed San Antonio concert

1 week ago | expressnews.com | Jim Kiest

San Antonio fans won't have to wait too much longer to see Shakira. The global pop superstar has rescheduled her concert at the Alamodome, which was abruptly postponed Friday shortly before show time because of issues with the stage. "I'll be with my pack in San Antonio this July 5th to give you the show you deserve!" Shakira posted on X Wednesday. "See you soon, Texas!"The makeup date will be July 5, according to a statement from concert promoter Live Nation.
16 things to do in San Antonio this weekend

1 week ago | expressnews.com | Jim Kiest |Deborah Martin
Shakira concert at Alamodome abruptly postponed Friday

2 weeks ago | expressnews.com | Jim Kiest

The Shakira concert scheduled for Friday night at the Alamodome was postponed shortly before showtime.
15 things to do this weekend in San Antonio

2 weeks ago | expressnews.com | Jim Kiest |Deborah Martin

Here's a look at the weekend's arts and entertainment highlights, including concerts by a couple of Grammy winners (Grand Funk is not one of them). Shakira: Shakira's new album, "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran," includes her collaboration with Bizarrap, "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol.
George Strait's Memorial Day message strikes jarring note for some fans

1 month ago | expressnews.com | Jim Kiest

George Strait's social media account wished his followers a "Happy Memorial Day" on Monday. Seems harmless enough. But some of the country superstar's followers objected to the use of "happy" to describe a holiday they consider solemn, not celebratory, according to a Parade magazine report, Parade said the post on Instagram and Facebook read: "God bless our heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.
14 things to do this weekend in San Antonio

1 month ago | expressnews.com | Jim Kiest |Deborah Martin

Here's a look at this weekend's arts and entertainment highlights. Memorial Day Weekend celebration: San Antonio's go-to spot for holiday celebrations will be bustling again this weekend with live music, food and arts vendors and games. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Monday, Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St. Free, marketsquaresa.com. Paseo del Westside: The Esperanza Peace & Justice Center's annual celebration includes workshops, live music, games and vendors.
Top To-Do’s May-June 2025

1 month ago | sanantoniomag.com | Jim Kiest

“Clue: A Walking Mystery”: Be on the lookout for clues and weapons — a lead pipe, maybe, or a rope — when the perennially popular board game is transformed into an immersive experience. Just like in the game, players must figure out the who, where and with what of an unsolved murder.
Billie Eilish adds Texas concert dates to her world tour

1 month ago | expressnews.com | Jim Kiest

Pop star Billie Eilish has added a pair of Texas concerts to her Hit Me Hard and Soft world tour. Eilish will play the Moody Center in Austin Nov. 13 and 14. Tickets go on sale at noon Thursday at Tickemaster. Several pre-sales begin on Tuesday.