Wednesday | April 16

MEGADETH
Lowdown: Los Angeles thrash metal gods hit Corpus Christi as part of Gigantour, which is skipping San Antonio for some reason. In Flames, Children of Bodom, High on Fire and Job for a Cowboy also are on the bill. The tour heads to Houston's Verizon Wireless Theatre on Thursday, April 17.
When: Doors open at 5 p.m.
Where: Concrete Street Amphitheatre, 800 Concrete St., Corpus Christi
How much: $29.50
Info: ticketmaster.com; megadeth.com; (361) 884-8085

‘Cavender Chevrolet 2008 Live Music Series at The County Line'
Rising country music artists Roger Creager and Paul Eason. 6:30-10 p.m., Country Line BBQ, 10101 I-10 West. (210) 641-1998; (countyline.com; rogercreager.com; myspace.com/rogercreager; myspace.com/pauleasonband

Lord of the Dance Sort of the Irish version of “Star Wars.” Evil dark lord Don Dorcha tries to take over Planet Ireland, but is defeated by the Lord of the Dance. Danger and romance in this story of good vs. evil.  8 p.m. Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St. (210) 226-5700; majesticempire.com.Tickets range from $23 to $57. Ticketmaster.com; (210) 224-9600

San Antonio Spurs vs. Utah Jazz The Spurs gear up for the finals. 7 p.m. AT&T Center, One AT&T Center Parkway. $9-$899. spurs.com; ticketmaster.com;  (210) 224-9600

Thursday | April 17

“JOHNNY GUITAR”
Lowdown: This musical comedy, a tongue-in-cheek adaptation of a Joan Crawford film, spoofs 1950s Westerns. Recommended for ages 12 and older.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17; Saturday, April 19, May 1 and May 3; 2 p.m. Sunday April 20 and May 4
Where: Magik Theatre, 420 S. Alamo St.
How much: $8-$10
Info: magiktheatre.org; (210) 227-2751

Comedy show Rose Tenorio hosts a comedy show with guests including Nick Charles. Special appearance from Big John, Elvis impersonator. Free.  7:30 p.m. Shangrila Chinese Restaurant, 2727 Goliad Road. (210) 421-1972

Foundations of Business Ever dreamed of opening a tattoo parlor or boutique? Find out what it takes to make it in the entrepreneurial world and how to start your business. 9:30-11:30 a.m. South Texas Women's Business Center, 100 W. Houston St., EDD Training Room, 19th floor. Free, but register online. (210) 207-0112; stwbc.com.

Rene Saenz Quartet Featuring saxophonist Rene Saenz, Eric Revis on the bass, Angelo Stokes on the drums, Heinz Frommeyer on the piano.  8:30 p.m. Carmens de la Calle Café, 720 E. Mistletoe Ave. $5. (210) 737-8272; carmensdelacalle.com

S.A. Blue Cats Jam Blues, jazz and country — all in one night. Musicians are welcome. Sponsored by the San Antonio Blues Society. 8-11 p.m. Sam's Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St. (210) 223-2830; samsburgerjoint.com

Texas Uke Fest 2008 Bring your harmonica. A full day of ukulele workshops and open mic. 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; continues through Saturday, April 19. Lion's Field, 2809 Broadway. Some events free. Prices vary by event. (210) 826-9041; texasukefest.com

Friday | April 18

JENNIFER HANSON AND DARRYL WORLEY
Lowdown: Hanson, whose self-titled debut album went gold in 2003, and Worley, whose hits include “Have You Forgotten?” and “I Miss My Friend,” hit Cowboys as part of their 10-city Road to the CMA Music Festival tour.
When: Doors open at 7 p.m.
Where: Cowboys Dancehall, 3030 N.E. Loop 410
How much: $10-$20
Info: ticketmaster.com; (210) 646-9378

12th Annual Alamo Aloha Festival Hawaiian/Polynesian entertainment and pro wrestling. Japanese dance, sidewalk surfing at the skate park, Going to the Beach car show. Free. Noon-8 p.m. Lady Bird Johnson Park (Lou Hamilton Community Center), 10700 Nacogdoches Road. Free. alohasanantonio.com; (210) 822-9933

50th Annual San Antonio College Folk Dance Festival Dance to boleros, rumba and Mozambique without having to travel to Mexico or Africa. This event highlights the culture and dances from those countries. Free for ACC students, faculty and staff and children 12 and under; $10 general admission; $5 for military and other students with ID. 7 p.m. McAllister Auditorium, San Antonio College, 1300 San Pedro Ave. accd.edu/sac; (210) 733-2761

Cine Las Americas Latino movie fest, featuring 15 international films from Mexico, Argentina, Chile, El Salvador, Brazil and Spain. Presented by Cine Las Americas in Austin. Hours and locations vary. Event continues through Thursday, April 24. (512) 535-0765, cinelasamericas.org.
Fiesta Dances! Ballets, Polkas and Bailes Learn a few polka and Tejano moves, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., today and Saturday, April 19; noon-5 p.m. Sunday, April 20, and Monday, April 21; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 22. Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway. $7 adults, discounts for seniors and children. (210) 227-5191; fiesta-sa.org

Fiesta Especial Don't like huge crowds and beer fests? This family friendly event includes carnival, music, dancing and prizes. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., today and Saturday, April 19. River City Christian School, 5810 Blanco Road. $5.  (210) 384-0297; fiesta-sa.org

Fiesta Jamboree-Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Stomping and college-student energy.  7 p.m.-midnight, Doubletree Hotel, 37 N.E. Loop 410. $25 advance, $30 door. (210) 653-4434; fiesta-sa.org
Fiesta San Antonio Official Ceremony Open to the public, witness the grand opening. Free. 9-10 a.m., Alamo Plaza. (210) 227-5191; fiesta-sa.org

Fort Sam Houston Fiesta Ceremony and Fireworks Extravaganza
See fireworks glitter in the sky as if it were the Fourth of July. 1-10 p.m., Sunday, April 20, Fort Sam Houston MacArthur Field. Free. (210) 221-1151 or  (210) 221-1099; fiesta-sa.org
Incognito: Fiesta's Masked Ball

Why wait until Halloween to wear masks and costumes? Tickets are $25 per person; $200 per reserved table of 10. Advance tickets available at Fiesta Store, 2611 Broadway. (210) 227-5191 or (210) 736-1500. Seating is limited, so get your tickets early. 8 p.m.-midnight, La Villita Assembly Hall, 401 La Villita St.

La Noche del Rey/El Rey Feo LX Reception Meet Rey Feo and other Fiesta royalty. 6:30 p.m.-midnight, Main Plaza and AT&T Community Center at San Fernando, 231 W. Commerce St. Coronación is free. Reception is $35.  (210) 323-1171 reyesforelrey.com.

“OYE!” A Fundraiser for the Teen Arts Puentes Project Fundraiser for young, aspiring artists. Variety show features live bands, DJs, poetry and graffiti artists doing onsite live painting for the audience. Featured artists include Pop Pistol, Ledaswan, DJ Donnie D and Pop Guy Jason. 7:30 p.m. Guadalupe Theater, 1301 Guadalupe Street. $8. (210) 271-3151

Randolph Art League Exhibit & Sale Ongoing souvenir sale. Free admission.  10 a.m.-5 p.m. today-April 24. Alamo Plaza. Free.  (210) 661-8862 fiesta-sa.org

San Antonio Aids Foundation WEBB After Party Have fun and donate to a worthy cause. $2 well drinks, $2.50 domestic drinks. No cover until 10 p.m.; doors open at 4 p.m. $7 adults; $20 minors. Bonham Exchange, 411 Bonham St. (210) 271-3811; bonhamexchange.net

‘Tiempo Libre' Classical meets rumba, jazz and electronica. San Antonio Symphony and Venezuelan composer Ricardo Lorenz honors Cuba's music with Rumba Sinfónica, a series of musical work written in collaboration with Cuban pianist Jorge Gomez. $11.50-$61.50. 8 p.m. today and Saturday, April 19;  2 p.m. Sunday, April 20. Majestic Theater, 224 E. Houston St. (210) 224-9600; ticketmaster.com; majesticempire.com.

‘War Play! War' “War and Peace” dissected, and an analysis of America's view on the war and foreign policy. 8 p.m. today and Saturday, April 19; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 20. Watson Theatre, St. Philip's College, 1801 Martin Luther King Drive. Free. accd.edu/spc; (210) 531-3321

‘You Can't Take It With You' A house filled with anarchists, deliverymen and Russian monarchy who dream big and figure out how to live through the Great Depression. Love, politics and chaos collide in this comedy. $8 for adults; $6 for senior citizens; $4 for students. 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday, April 19; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 20;  7 p.m. April 23-24; 8 p.m. April 25-26. Stieren Theater, Ruth Taylor Theater Building, Trinity University, 1 Trinity Place. (210) 999-8515

Saturday | April 19

RAZA EN LA PLAZA
Lowdown: The newly reopened Main Plaza downtown kicks off a series of outdoor concerts with a performance by Xemilla, a quintet mixing cumbia, salsa, blues, reggae and colombiano. And, in case you're wondering, it's pronounced “semilla.” Duh.
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Main Plaza
How much: Free
Info: (210) 225-9800; myspace.com/xemilla

10K Walk: Caminada de Fiesta Walk to lose a few pounds from all those tacos and gorditas. 7:30 a.m.-noon, Building 1046 Army Medical Museum at Fort Sam Houston, Harry Wurzbach Road and Stanley Road. Enter through Walter's Gate off I-35. Free. fiesta-sa.org; (210) 658-2160.

Fiesta Mission 10K and Kids' Runs More running, and for the kids, too. 7-11 a.m. Mission County Park No. 2, 6030 Padre St. $20 registration; free to spectators. (210) 366-3701; fiesta-sa.org.
A Slice of Comedy Food, drinks and a few funny surprises. Music by Emmitt and The Fossils. 7:30 p.m. Enchilada Warehouse, 2106 N. St. Mary's. (210) 737-7722

Annual Chips N Salsa Fundraising event sponsored by the board of directors of the San Antonio Youth Centers that benefits inner-city children from low-income neighborhoods in San Antonio. Event includes salsa dancing and casino. 7-11 p.m. El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel, 110 Lexington Ave.  (210) 223-9461 eltropicanohotel.com

Aquafina MLB Pitch Hit and Run Play like a pro and pretend you're at the World Series. Free. 10 a.m. Normoyle Softball complex, 500 Culberson Ave. sanantonio.gov/sapar;  (210) 207-3056
Blunted Satur-daze Art vendors, art for sale and music from Echo Squad, Tri Opus and Sons of Sancho. $5 adults; $7 minors. 9 p.m. Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar, 1033 Avenue B.  (210) 683-5356; myspace.com/bluntedaze

Earth Day Hug some trees, wear green and appreciate the environment. Featuring entertainment, tree-planting demonstrations, veggies and herbal drinks. Free.  10 a.m.-4 p.m., Woodlawn Lake Park, 1103 Cincinnati Ave. (210) 434-6967.

Fiesta Arts Fair Ranks No. 7 among the largest arts and crafts fair in the country, according to “Guide to Fairs & Festivals.” $6 adults; $3 for kids ages 5-12; children under 5 free. Two-day passes available for $10.  10 a.m.-6 p.m. today; 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday, April 20. Southwest School of Art and Craft, 300 Augusta.  (210) 224-1848; swschool.org.

Ford Children's Festival/Paseo del Rio Children's Festival Fiesta's top “kid” event. Games and face-painting.  10 a.m.-4 p.m., Rivercenter Mall through Peak's Park.  (210) 227-4262 ext. 104; thesanantonio riverwalk.com; fiesta-sa.org

Piñatas in the Barrio Beat all the piñatas you want. Candy galore and piñatas of all shapes and sizes. Noon- 11 p.m. Avenida Plaza Guadalupe, 1327 Guadalupe St. Free. (210) 222-1472

‘Saturdays Are So Hot!' Appearance from Blake Riley, broadcasting live from 94.1 KTFM. $2 well drinks, $2.50 domestic drinks. No cover charge until 10 p.m. $7 adults; $20 minors. Doors at 8 p.m. Bonham Ballroom at Bonham Exchange, 411 Bonham St. (210) 271-3811; bonhamexchange.net.

Texas Corvette Association Car Show Classic Corvettes and other hot rods. 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Town Square, Boerne. Free. texas-corvette- association.org or http://128.121.168.185

Walk Across Texas See what it was like to live in the Old West; visit historic cabins and check out clothing from the 1800s. Plants for sale. 9 a.m.-noon. Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place. Free. (210) 207-3255; sabot.org

Sunday | April 20

THE PASSION OF DANCE
Lowdown: The Alamo Arts Ballet Theatre, the San Antonio Jazz Ensemble and the Los Españoles flamenco dance company present a tribute to Fiesta. The flamenco guitarist Ciro also performs.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 19, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 20
Where: Jo Long Theatre, Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry St.
How much: $20
Info: (210) 207-2234

Exploring Mexican Body Painting with Photographer George O. Jackson Learn about Mexican body art, its origins and some of the more iconic designs in Mexican body art. Noon- 4 p.m. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. $8 museum entrance. Discounts for students and seniors. (210) 978-8100; samuseum.org

Annual Chili Queen Cook-off Try your hand at making chili and enter the contest; entries must be received by April 18. Cash prizes will be awarded. No cover for adults, $20 for 18-20, $2 well drinks, $2.50 domestic drinks. Doors open at 3 p.m., judging starts at 8 p.m., Bonham Exchange, 411 Bonham St. Call (210) 271-3811; bonhamexchange.net.

Monday | April 21

VHS OR BETA
Lowdown: This new-wave band from Kentucky is touring in support of its latest album, 2007's Bring on the Comets. The song “Night on Fire,” from the 2004 album of the same name, was featured on “The OC.” Tigercity, Mira Radar and DJ Just Angel are also on the bill.
When: Doors open at 8 p.m.
Where: Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar, 1033 Avenue B
How much: $10
Info: detourtickets.com; myspace.com/ rockbottomtattoobar

Southwest Airlines Pin Pandemonium Pin collectors: Prepare for the stampede. 4- 7 p.m. Sheraton Gunter Hotel, 205 E. Houston St. Call  (210) 227-3241

River Parade Party and Fifth Annual Erotic Bake Off Enjoy watching the river parade in the Video Bar while sipping a cocktail. Bring your most erotically decorated cake or pastry for a chance to win $500. Judging begins at midnight. No cover charge for adults; $20 for 18-20. Doors open at 4 p.m. Bonham Exchange, 411 Bonham St. (210) 271-3811; bonhamexchange.net.

Tigercity Influenced by the Talking Heads, Prince, Earth, Wind & Fire and the Beach Boys. 8 p.m. Rock Bottom, 1033 Avenue B.  (210) 320-2387; myspace.com/tigercity.

Tuesday | April 22

JAZZ POET SOCIETY
Lowdown: Express yourself, hey, hey, hey, hey. The society, led by veteran musician and poet Eduardo Garza, gets together weekly to write and perform new material at the West Side's coolest (OK, only) nonprofit coffee shop. Come early if you want to be part of the writing session, or just sip a latte and observe.
When: 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Guadalupe Street Coffee, 1320 Guadalupe St.
How much: Free
Info: (210) 573-5115

Ford Mariachi Festival Middle school and high school bands from San Antonio will perform on floating barges along the River Walk. 7- 10 p.m. River Walk, river bend and extensions of the Paseo del Rio. Free.  (210) 227-4262; thesanantonioriverwalk.com

Fiesta All-Star Diva Show Meet Sweet Savage, former Miss Gay USA and Sasha Taylor, former Miss Universe. Doors open at 4 p.m. No cover for adults; $20 minors. Doors at 4 p.m., Bonham Exchange, 411 Bonham St. Call (210) 271-3811, bonhamexchange.net.

Fiesta in Blue The United States Air Force's musical extravaganza. 7-9 p.m. Trinity University Laurie Auditorium, 715 Stadium Drive. Free, but ticket controlled. (210) 671-3934; trinity.edu