Arts Highlights

Viva Fiesta!

Visit the SAHEARTS Calendar for a list of

Fiesta cultural events in San Antonio.

Dance Kaleidoscope

April 25, 7 pm

Carver Community Cultural Center

226 N. Hackberry

The San Antonio Metropolitan Ballet presents two performances of classical and contemporary dance. Guest artists Erica De La O and Kristopher Wojtera of the Louisville Ballet will accompany the 32-member company along with dancers from San Antonio Parks and Recreation's performing troupes Fandango and Alamotion. SA Met Ballet will perform works from local choreographers, Priscilla Martinez, Karin Connally and Susan Connally as well as a commissioned work by Diana Law among others. www.sametballet.org

Fiesta Under The Stars

April 25, 6:30 pm

UTSA - 1604 Campus

One UTSA Circle

The UTSA Department of Music takes on the recent dance craze in America with Fiesta Under the Stars: An Evening of Dance Music. Music that ranges from the Latin tango, to 40s swing, to the flamenco will have audience members tapping their toes under a veil of springtime stars. Performance pieces will include "On the Town" by Leonard Bernstein, "Love Unspoken" from "The Merry Widow" and "Can't Stop the Beat" from "Hairspray." Call 210.458.4357 for tickets, or visit the UTSA website for more information.

Fiesta Jazz Concert

April 25, 1 pm

St. Mary's University

One Camino Santa Maria

Enjoy the great sounds of national, regional and local jazz artists at this Fiesta World Class Jazz Concert. The Fiesta Jazz Festival is one of Texas' oldest and is dedicated to presenting the finest jazz. The University Invitational presents outstanding college and university groups. The afternoon will also feature numerous San Antonio jazz performers. This year's World Class Fiesta Jazz Artist, New York City jazz bassist Rufus Reid, and his East coast trio will close out the night. www.stmarytx.edu

King William Fair & Parade

April 26, 10 am

King William District

1032 South Alamo

This family friendly Fiesta festival consists of arts vendors, live music and dance performances, food and beverage booths, Kid's Kingdom and the famous King William Fair Parade. This year the Parade Grand Marshal is Rosemary Catacalos, Director of Gemini Ink. Entertainment includes theater performances by Magik Theater and Perpetual Puppets, music performances by Hyperbubble, Conjunto Heritage Taller, the Lavens, Sexto Sol and many more! Visit the website for a complete schedule and map. www.kwfair.org

Spanish Harlem Orchestra

May 1, 7:30 pm

Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

226 N. St. Mary's

This Grammy award winning thirteen-member all-star ensemble has reintroduced the classic sounds of New York City Salsa to music lovers worldwide. The group prides itself in bringing back the essence of what has made this music great and in keeping the salsa spirit alive in their shows. www.artssanantonio.com