SAN ANTONIO — It’s spring break for lots of kids in San Antonio, and plenty for them to do around town. If you’re looking for some more grown-up fun, there are options, too. Here’s a look.
“Hairspray”: The Tony award-winning musical based on John Waters’ 1988 film follows plus-size social outcast Tracy Turnblad as she joins the hit “Corny Collins Show” and uses her platform to push for racial integration in 1960s Baltimore. 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St. $45-$140, majesticempire.com.
Pecos & The Rooftops: Another product of Lubbock, Pecos & the Rooftops is a band of college friends who hit the road after the success of their 2019 single “This Damn Song.” Since then, the band has produced the EP “Red Eye” and just released the single “5AM.” 7 p.m. Friday, Floore’s Country Store, 14492 Old Bandera Rd, Helotes, $22-$75, liveatfloores.com.
The revered British dance-rock band New Order is making a very rare visit to San Antonio Saturday.Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage, Contributor / WireImage
Saturday
New Order: The revered British dance-rock band is making a very rare visit to San Antonio. Formed in 1980, the band has a string of dance-floor classics to its credit, including “Temptation,” “Blue Monday” and “Bizarre Love Triangle.” 8 p.m. Saturday, AT&T Center, 1 AT&T Center Parkway, $50-$556, attcenter.com.
The Fest of Tails has dogs and kites. What more do you need?Carlos Javier Sanchez / Contributor
Fest of Tails: This long-running kite festival and dog fair has everything from kite flying to a social bicycle trail, “Tour de Tails.” The family fun includes a kite demonstrations, a dog parade and costume contest and a bicycling safety course. Texas Public Radio will present BexarBrass, Los Juanos and all-vinyl sets by DJ Joaquin Muerte on their music stage. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, McAllister Park, 13102 Jones Maltsberger Road. Free, Facebook: @McAllister Park.
Camille A. Brown: A Black choreographer based in New York, Brown is bringing her eponymous dance troupe to the Carver Community Cultural Center. Brown draws on ancestral stories and contemporary culture in her work. 8 p.m. Saturday, Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry. $18 to $38, thecarver.org.
“Our Planet” Live in Concert: Experience the award-winning Netflix series as a live concert featuring scenes from the original series. Oscar winning composer Steven Price is the host of the concert, which includes on-screen narration from David Attenborough and William Shatner. 8 p.m. today and Saturday, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Cir. $37-$76, tobincenter.org.
Fiesta Primavera: Kick off spring break with this party featuring live music and pop-up shops. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Historic Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St. Free, marketsquaresa.com.
Cajun Fest 2023: Spend a day feasting on Cajun boil plates filled with crawfish and shrimp. In addition to food, there will live music both days and carnival rides. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Traders Village, 9333 SW. Loop 410, Free, plates start at $14.99, $12 for ride pass, tradersvillage.com.
Mexican pop singer Kenia Os will play the Aztec Theatre.Medios y Media, Contributor / Getty Images
Sunday
Kenia OS: Enjoy a tour of the futuristic soundscapes of album “K23,” the most recent album from Mexican pop singer Kenia OS. 8 p.m. Sunday, Aztec Theatre, 104 N St Mary’s St. $45-$75, livenation.com.
“Queen’s Greatest Hits”: The Youth Orchestras of San Antonio and Q: The Music of Queen team up for this latest installment of YOSA’s series celebrating iconic rock hits. The concert will include favorites from Queen’s decades long career such as “We Are the Champions” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” 8 p.m. Sunday, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Cir. $25-$76, tobincenter.org.
It’s spring break for lots of kids in San Antonio, and plenty for them to do around…