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FRI | 07.16
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SPECIAL EVENT
27TH ANNUAL BALCONES HEIGHTS JAZZ FESTIVAL
Headlined by guitarist Nils and singer-trumpeter Johnny Britt, the latest show in the long-running series will feature an opening set by local cats the Joe Posada Trio. Nils — a performer who needs no last name, much like Prince, Cher or Madonna — turned his teenage fi xation with Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple into a jazz career that landed him studio and live gigs with the likes of the Temptations and George Benson. His most recent contemporary jazz release is 2020’s Caught in the Groove. Meanwhile, Britt is a multi-talented producer and arranger primarily known for his trumpet work. He’s appeared onstage with musical icons including David Bowie, Josh Groban and J-Lo, and he collaborated with Boney James for several Billboard chart toppers. This year’s Jazz Festival also has a welcome-back vibe, according to Balcones Heights Mayor Suzanne de Leon. “With businesses opening back up, we are thrilled to welcome food trucks, and showcase our partners, local sponsors and vendors.” For the curious, Nils does have a last name, and presumably responds to the more formal “Mr. Jiptner.” Free, 7:30 p.m., Wonderland of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, wonderlandamericas.com. — Mike McMahan
FRI | 07.16
MUNE: GUARDIAN OF THE MOON
In its upcoming Family Flick movie night, the San Antonio Museum of Art is bringing the French animated fi lm Mune: Guardian of the Moon to its outdoor screen. Imagine a world where being a morning person or night person was literal — in the fi ctional world of Mune, that’s how it works. On an unnamed planet, people of the daytime and nigh ime have lived in relative harmony for generations, protected by the guardians of the Sun and Moon. But when the Sun is stolen by its disgruntled former guardian, apprentice guardians Mune and Sohone of the Moon and Sun, respectively, set out to retrieve the star and save their planet from eternal nighttime. The original fi lm is in French, but SAMA will screen the English-dubbed version featuring the voices of Rob Lowe, Joshua Ballard, Christian Slater and Ed Helms. Tickets are free on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis, because space is limited. Free, 8-10 p.m., San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave., (210) 978-8100, samuseum.org. — Dana Nichols
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
SAT | 07.17
BOXING JERMELL CHARLO VS. BRIAN CASTAÑO
If you’re one of those who switched to MMA because “boxing is dead,” here’s another chance to prove you wrong: two world champions in their prime — one of them is undefeated, the other has already avenged his only defeat — will ba le in San Antonio for four belts of the super welterweight championship. Houston’s Jermell Charlo (WBA, WBC and IBF champion, 34-1, 18 KOs, not to be confused with his twin and also champ brother, Jermall) faces upand-coming, undefeated Argentine Brian Castaño (WBO
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SUN | 07.18
ART
PAPER TRAIL SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio’s homegrown printmaking fair is back for one day only this year. After 2020’s COVID-induced hiatus, Paper Trail returns with a venue change and a slate of more than 50 artists, who will be slinging their wares at the Rock Box downtown. This year’s vendors include San Antonio and Texas artists include Ursula Zavala, Connie Chapa, Ray “Tattooed Boy” Scarborough, Sarah Welch, Dan Grissom and many more. Expect a veritable cornucopia of art prints, zines, stickers, T-shirts and other merch available for purchase — perfect for apartment redecorating, a wardrobe refresh or just a good old-fashioned shopping spree. Free, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Rock Box, 1223 E. Houston St., papertrailsa.net.
— Kelly Merka Nelson
Champion, 17-0-1) in a fi ght that will either consolidate Charlo’s status as the best 154 pounder in the world, or establish the hard-punching, unrelenting Castaño — who once beat the highly regarded Errol Spence Jr. as an amateur — as a force to be reckoned with. Having a unifi ed, undisputed super welterweight champion of the world is something that hasn’t happened since Winky Wright in the early 2000s, but the signifi cance of this event goes beyond that: these are two exciting, well-schooled fi ghters with KO power trying to make history live on Showtime. “There’s nobody out there that’s as fast, strong and elusive as me,” Charlo said at the match’s press conference. “Castaño doesn’t possess anything I haven’t seen before, and we’ll see if he can take my power and the pain I’ll bring.” Castaño responded: “This is the biggest opportunity of my life and I won’t let it get away. I’ll make Charlo suff er more than he ever thought was possible.” $50-$200, 8 p.m., AT&T Center, 1 AT&T Center Parkway, a center.com. — Enrique Lopetegui
SUN | 07.18
FILM
TRUE GRIT
The Briscoe Western Art Museum continues its 2021 summer fi lm series with the 1969 classic True Grit, which earned star John Wayne an Oscar for Best Actor. Wayne starred as Reuben J. “Rooster” Cogburn, an aging U.S. Marshal who is hired by a young girl to track the man who killed her father and bring him to justice. The fi lm is adapted from Charles Portis’ 1968 novel of the same name. Along with Wayne’s acting Oscar, the fi lm was nominated for Best Original Song for “True Grit,” sung by Glen Campbell, who also played Texas Ranger La Boeuf in the fi lm. Elvis Presley was the original choice to play the character, but apparently wanted top billing. Director Henry Hathaway would later admit he was unhappy with Campbell’s performance and said he only hired the musician so that he could sing the title song. Campbell agreed saying, “I’d never acted in a movie before, and every time I see True Grit, I think my record’s still clean!” The fi lm was remade in 2010 by Ethan and Joel Coen and starred Jeff Bridges and Ma Damon as Rooster and La Boeuf. $6-$12, 1 p.m., Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St., (210) 2994499, briscoemuseum.org. — Kiko Martinez
Paramount Home Video
TUE | 07.20
FILM
RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON
Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon is a fast-paced action-adventure fantasy that draws on Southeast Asian mythology to tell its fantastical story of dragons and divisiveness. Raya, played by Kelly Marie Tran, is on a quest to return unity to her homeland by retrieving sca ered stone fragments and ultimately seeking “the Last Dragon” voiced by Awkwafi na. The best part may be the fi lm’s San Antonio-roots: it was co-directed by Alamo City native Paul Briggs. Food trucks and other activities will kick off at the 7 p.m. start time, and the movie will begin at dusk. Free, 7 p.m., Travis Park, 301 E. Travis St, (210) 207-3677, slabcinema. com. — Mackenzie Cook
FRI | 07.23 SAT | 07.24
COMEDY
KEVIN NEALON
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Best known for the nine seasons he performed on Saturday Night Live, comedian Kevin Nealon went on to star in eight seasons of Showtime’s Weeds and in Adam Sandler fi lms including Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, Li le Nicky, Anger Management and Blended. Standup comedy, however, has always been something he’s gone back to between projects. “I found comedy sort of disarms people,” Nealon told the Current in 2014. “I think people like being entertained, even if it’s in that sort of raw form of doing something funny or telling a funny joke. It’s kind of a way of being accepted.” Most recently, Nealon appeared on four seasons of the now-canceled CBS sitcom Man with a Plan, which starred Ma LeBlanc. Nealon played his co-star’s older brother and co-owner of their construction company. Coming up next for Nealon are a pair of TV movies — an untitled comedy by Man with a Plan writer-producer Tommy Johnagin and the holiday romance Christmas at the Madison starring Kimberly Williams-Paisley (Father of the Bride). $50-$200, 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, LOL Comedy Club, 618 NW Loop 410, (210) 541-8805, improvtx.com/sanantonio. — KM
SAT | 07.24
SPECIAL EVENT
NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY
Round up the entire family or a group of friends and mosey over to the Briscoe Western Art Museum for its annual celebration of the National Day of the Cowboy. Starting in 2005, the National Day of the Cowboy has been celebrated in a handful of Western states to preserve cowboy history. Whether you’ve got li le ones to bring along or are just a kid at heart, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Take a themed guided tour of the museum, play a game of horseshoes, learn how to lasso like a pro or check out one of a dozen or so other off erings for a endees of all ages. Don’t forget to save room for barbeque, of course, which will be served by Munch Food Truck. While the event ends at 2 p.m., you can swing back by at 6:30 p.m. for Sips and Sounds of the West, featuring singer-songwriter Marcy Grace, Cake-N-Que Food Truck and a cash bar. Free, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St., (210) 299-4499, briscoemuseum.org. — DN
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Warner Home Video
SAT | 07.24
FILM
PURPLE RAIN
A classic from virtually the moment it was released, Purple Rain has grown to become a defi ning piece of ’80s culture and a crowning achievement for the dearly departed musical icon Prince. Virtually everyone knows the soundtrack, which boasted a pile of Billboard hits, including the title track, “Let’s Go Crazy” and “When Doves Cry.” The album also includes one of the Purple One’s most notorious numbers, the explicit “Darling Nikki.” While defi nitely not a radio hit, the lyrics of that track inspired Tipper Gore’s LOL-inspiring, cringeworthy crusade against rock lyrics. (Don’t ask, kids. It was another quintessentially ’80s moment.) Many of us know the fi lm and its iconic look, and this presentation could serve as a big-screen intro to the ’80s-curious younger set — or a slice of youth middle-aged parents force on their kids. Free, 8:30 p.m., Peacock Alley San Antonio, 110 Broadway, centrosanantonio.org. — MM
