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SUN | 09.26 TH EATER
FRIENDS: THE MUSICAL PARODY
If no one told you Friends: The Musical Parody was coming to the Tobin next Sunday (clap-clap-clap-clap), don’t fret. Tickets are still available. Featuring original musical numbers and recreations of iconic moments from across all seasons of the ’90s-era hit sitcom, the touring performance has been lauded for its uncensored, fast-paced comedy. Mask up and catch up with the Friends crew for a night of loving lampoons in familiar locales like Monica’s apartment and Central Perk. The performance is recommended for ages 13 and up. $26.50-$49.50, 7 p.m., Sept 26, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Cir., (210) 223-8624, tobincenter.org. — Mackenzie Cook
SUN | 9.26
safely exercise however they see fit. The idea for the free
featuring a guest performance by mezzo-soprano Jacquelyn
event originated in Bogotá, Columbia about 30 years ago,
Matava, as well as Rodriguez’s Musica, por un tiempo, which
with its Ciclovía. The San Antonio Síclovía route connects
was commissioned by the ensemble in 2008. Rounding out
Roosevelt Park to Confluence Park and is interspersed with
the performance will be Arturo Márquez’s love letter to the
This all-day, bi-annual community exercise event organized
Reclovía areas for participants to rest, eat, drink, shop, listen
danzón, Zarabandeo. $15-$25, 7 p.m., San Antonio Botanical
by the YMCA San Antonio closes stretches of San Antonio’s
to live music and participate in exercise classes. The event
Garden, 555 Funston Place, (210) 536-1400, solichamberensem-
streets to cars, allowing cyclists, pedestrians and others to
is open to all members of the community, from seasoned
ble.com. — Kelly Merka Nelson
SPECIAL EVENT
SÍCLOVÍA
athletes to homebodies. Participants can bring a bike, a skateboard or the family dog to take on a walk. Free, 10 a.m.2 p.m., ymcasatx.org/programs/community/siclovia. — MC
MON | 9.27 CLASSICAL MUSIC
SOLI CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: TABLEAU IN FRIDA KAHLO’S OASIS
Reminder:
SOLI Chamber Ensemble opens its 2021-2022 season with a tribute to iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. The debut performance kicks off a full season of outdoor concerts at the San Antonio Botanical Garden and ties in with the garden’s Frida Kahlo’s Oasis exhibition, which is on view through November 2. For the concert, San Antonio composer Aaron Prado reworked his 2015 tribute to the artist, Ofrenda, for the quartet. The program also features San Antonio native Samantha Serna
Robert Xavier Rodriguez’s Concert Suite from the Opera Frida,
Josh Huskin
Although live events have returned, the COVID-19 pandemic is still with us. Check with venues to make sure scheduled events are still happening, and please follow all health and safety guidelines.
