Wednesday, April 30

THE WEDDING SINGER
LOWDOWN: That’s right — the movie starring Adam Sandler as a depressed wedding singer who falls in love has been made into a stage musical (sans Sandler) presented by Broadway Across America. Now with bigger hair!
WHEN: 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 30-Friday, May 2; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, May 3; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 4
WHERE: Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St.
HOW MUCH: $19.50-$60.50
INFO: ticketmaster.com; (210) 226-3333

‘Rock the Ballot ’08’
Event features voter’s registration, live music, food and details on November’s election for young voters. Takes place in the OLLU campus mall area 5-8 p.m. Free and open to the public. 411 S.W. 24th St. ollusa.edu; (210) 434-6711.

Novelas de Amor
The Ballet Conservatory of South Texas performs a mixture of classical and contemporary love stories, including original works and scenes from “Sleeping Beauty.” 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 2; 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3. Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry St. $15-$25. (210) 820-3400

San Antonio Symphony Neighborhood Concert
Cinco De Mayo at Highlands High School. Free and open to the public. No tickets needed. 7:30 p.m. 3118 Elgin Ave. For more information call (210) 554-1000 or visit sasymphony.org.

‘Roosters’
Our Lady of the Lake University’s Drama Department and the 24th street players present a play that examines the life of a Latino family in the Southwest struggling to stay connected to their passionate and often dysfunctional relatives. Through Sunday, May 4. All shows start at 8 p.m., except for Sunday’s 3 p.m. matinee. 411 S.W. 24th St. OLLU students, faculty, staff free with OLLU ID. General admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors/faculty/alumni, $5 students. (210) 434-6711; ollusa.edu.

Sci-Fi night
Alamo Drafthouse Westlakes shows “Blade Runner,” starring Harrison Ford, at 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. 1255 S.W. Loop 410. $6-$10. For more information visit drafthouse.com/westlakes or call (210) 677-8500.

Deadbeat Darling featuring Joseph King perform at The White Rabbit. Doors at 7 p.m. $8 all ages. 2410 N. St. Mary’s. For more information call (210) 737-2221 or visit sawhiterabbit.com

Scott Wiggins band with Mike Clifford plays at The County Line Bar-B-Q, 10101 I-10 West. 6 p.m. countylinebbq.com; (210) 641-1998.

Stan Wayne croons lounge classics at Chango’s Havana Club. No cover. 23535 I-10 West. (210) 698-8922; changosclub.comLadies Night at Graham Central Station No cover for females, and a $300 bikini contest. 75 cent wells, wine and longnecks until 11 p.m. Guys $5, minors $12. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. 4902 Fredericksburg Road. (210) 979-9313; grahamcentral stationsanantonio.com

Thursday, May 1

CORNYVAL
LOWDOWN: Live music, food, games, a carnival, a parade and a rodeo, all to celebrate the wonder that is corn.
WHEN: Grounds open at 5-11 p.m. Thursday, May 1; 5 p.m.-midnight Friday, May 2; noon-1 a.m. Saturday, May 3; noon-6 p.m. Sunday, May 4
WHERE: Helotes Festival Grounds, 12210 Leslie Road (off Bandera Road) in Helotes
HOW MUCH: $5 in advance, $6 at the gate for grounds admission; $6 in advance, $7 at the gate for the rodeo; younger than 12, free grounds admission. Free admission to the grounds on Thursday, May 1 and Sunday, May 4
INFO: cornyval.com (210) 695-2103

Kid Koala and DJ Jester at the Revolution Room Basement. 8123 Broadway. $10 for 12 and up. myspace.com/revroom; (210) 320-4567.

San Antonio Missions Dollar Night
All hot dogs, beer, pizza and sodas are $1 each for this home game vs. the Frisco Roughriders. 7:05 p.m. Nelson W. Wolff Stadium, 5757 Hwy 90 West. $6.50-$9.50. (210) 675-7275; samissions.com

The Hotness and The Rippers play The White Rabbit. $8 for minors, and $5 for 21 and up. 2410 N. St. Mary’s. For more information call (210) 737-2221 or visit sawhiterabbit.com

San Antonio Symphony Neighborhood Concert
Cinco De Mayo at Jefferson High School. Event is free and open to the public. No tickets needed. 7 p.m. 723 Donaldson. For more information call (210) 554-1000 or visit sasymphony.org

‘Iron Man’ sneak preview
Alamo Drafthouse advance screening. 11:55 p.m. 1255 S.W. Loop 410. (210) 677-8500; drafthouse.com/westlakes

Spanish Harlem Orchestra at Majestic Empire Theatre. 7:30 p.m. 226 N. St. Mary’s St. Tickets $30-$45; ticketmaster.com; (210) 224-9600.

Blues Pro-Jam with the legendary Jimmy Spacek. 7:30 p.m. Sam’s Burger Joint, 300 E. Grayson St.; samsburgerjoint.com; (210) 223-2830.

May Day Art Slam |
Come check out art for auction and music for entertainment. 3-8 p.m. Mall Area, Our Lady of the Lake University, 411 SW 24th St. Free admission. ollusa.edu; (210) 434-6711

Friday, May 2

FIRST FRIDAY
LOWDOWN: Check out the art galleries along South Alamo Street, listen to the live music, sample the offerings from food vendors and support local crafters at this monthly event. Joan Grona Gallery, Rendon Photography & Fine Art and REM Gallery are rolling out new exhibits, and it’s not too late to check out “Arte Latina: Roar” at the Blue Star Contemporary Art Center.
WHEN: 6-10 p.m.
WHERE: South Alamo Street between Durango and Probandt
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: southtown.net; bluestarart.org

Cinco De Mayo at Market Square
May 5 is on a Monday this year, so the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration at Market Square isn’t actually happening on Cinco de Mayo. Grammy winner Ruben Ramos headlines Saturday night; Pochimex headlines Friday night and Los Texmaniacs on Sunday. Plus 23 food booths, karaoke and ballet folklorico. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, May 2-Saturday, May 3; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, May 4. 514 W. Commerce. Free admission.

Sports Expo
Mixed martial arts and dance demonstrations, a fitness and bodybuilding competition, rock climbing and various children’s activities. Christian Pro Wrestling featuring Mark Von Erich, One Man Gang and Mike DiBase. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Sunset Station, 1174 E. Commerce St. $10 for adults, $3 for kids ages 3-12. dianachaloux.com. For more info call (210) 497-1827.

San Antonio Symphony Neighborhood Concert
Cinco De Mayo at South San Antonio High School. Event is free and open to the public. No tickets necessary. 7 p.m. 2515 Navajo. For more information: sasymphony.org; (210) 554-1000.

Daedelus and Ernest Gonzales
Get busy at Limelight 2718 N. St. Mary’s. $5 for 21 and up. myspace.com/limelightsa; (210) 735-7775.

Josh Greer bobblehead night
The first 1,000 fans to arrive at the San Antonio Missions game will receive a free Josh Greer bobblehead. 7:05 p.m. Nelson W. Wolff Stadium, 5757 Hwy 90 West. $6.50-$9.50. (210) 675-7275; samissions.com

Tracy Lawrence performs at Cowboys Dancehall, 3030 N.E. Loop 410. 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary. ticketmaster.com; (210) 224-9600; cowboysdancehall.com; (210) 646-9378.

‘Iron Man’ premiere Robert Downey Jr. plays Tony Stark, a wealthy industrialist who uses his armor-suit technology to fight against evil. Opens at theaters nationwide. ironmanmovie.marvel.com.

Tropicante
The 9-piece band performs salsa and merengue music for the post-First-Friday crowd. No cover. 9:30 p.m.- 1:30 a.m. Azuca Nuevo Latino, 713 S. Alamo. (210) 225-5550; sanantonio-salsa.com.

Saturday, May 3

WORLD COMBAT LEAGUE
LOWDOWN: The New York Clash battles the New Jersey Tigers and the Oklahoma Destroyers face off against the Los Angeles Stars in the conference finals of Chuck Norris’ World Combat League, a team-based martial arts competition. The winners will go on to the championships in Tulsa in June.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Freeman Coliseum, 3201 E. Houston St.
HOW MUCH: $24-$74
INFO: worldcombatleague.com ticketmaster.com

Solar Fest
Learn how to go green using solar power at fifth annual event, which includes entertainment. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Maverick Park, 1000 Broadway. Free. (210) 354-0236; solarsanantonio.org

Bow Wow Meow Luau
Bring your pet or adopt a new one at this festival, which includes contests, Hawaiian-themed entertainment, a blessing of the pets and children’s activities. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Eisenhower Park, 19399 N.W. Military Hwy. $5; donations of pet food and cat litter are welcome. (210) 658-8821.

Free Comic Book Day
Walk into a participating retailer and get a free comic book; several San Antonio stores are involved in the seventh annual national event. freecomicbookday.com

Substance Abuse Series
“Cheech and Chong Up in Smoke.” 10 p.m. The Alamo Drafthouse, 1255 SW Loop 410. $6-$10. (210) 677-8500; drafthouse.com

National Acrobats of Taiwan
More than 40 athletes perform with stage props ranging from chairs to ladders to dishes. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4. Laurie Auditorium, Trinity University. $10-$30. (210) 226-2891; artssanantonio.com

Joe Posada at Little Carver Theatre, 226 N. Hackberry. 8 p.m. $15. ticketmaster.com; (210) 224-9600.

Next Stage Improv Troupe
This very funny troupe performs comedy skits every week that are almost completely based on audience suggestions. 10 p.m. Overtime Theater, 1216 West Ave. $8. (210) 380-0326.

San Antonio Arthritis Walk
Participate in a 3-mile or 1-mile walk that benefits programs fighting arthritis. Registration is at 8 a.m. in the Botanical Gardens. The walk begins at 9 a.m. 555 Funston Place. sanantonioarthritiswalk.kintera.org

San Antonio Symphony Neighborhood Concert
Cinco De Mayo at Edgewood Academy. Event is free and open to the public. No tickets necessary. 1 p.m. 607 S.W. 34th St. For more information: (210) 554-1000; sasymphony.org

Guided nature hikes with Janis Merritt, park naturalist and native plant expert. Tours will identify plants of the park by uses past and present and the potential uses of these native plants for landscaping. Tours are limited to 15 people; first come, first serve. Tours begin at 9:15, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. Self-guided tours from 9 a.m. to noon. Voelcker Park, 12000 N.W. Military. sanantonio.gov/sapar; (210) 207-7321.

Darryl Lee Rush and 80 Proof team up to play Texas tunes at the Rolling Oaks Sports Bar & Grill. $3 Warsteiner Pilsner & Dunkel pints/$9 pitchers. $3.25 Mike’s cocktails till 11 p.m. $5 pre-sale/$8 door. 5550 Mountain Vista. For more info call (210) 655-4745 or visit rollingoaksgolf.com

Sunday, May 4

VIVA LA MUSICA
LOWDOWN: Latin music festival features Los Palominos, David Lee Garza, Jay Perez, La Mafia, Elida Reyna (pictured at left) and 15 other bands over two weekends.
WHEN: Music begins at noon Saturday, May 3; Sunday, May 4; May 10-May 11
WHERE: SeaWorld San Antonio, Ellison Drive at Westover Hills Boulevard off Texas 151
HOW MUCH: Included with daily park admission ($42.99-$50.99 plus tax); parking costs $12-$18
INFO: seaworld.com; (800) 700-7786

Drop-In Family Day at the San Antonio Museum of Art. Stop in from 1 to 5 p.m. to enjoy the family friendly atmosphere. 200 W. Jones Ave. For more information visit samuseum.org or call (210) 978-8100.

Thick As Blood and special guests perform at The White Rabbit. Check them out at myspace.com/thickasbloodfl. $8 all ages. 2410 N. St. Mary’s. For more information call (210) 737-2221 or visit sawhiterabbit.com

Brad Upton with Jose Sarduy and Mark Roth at the Rivercenter Comedy Club. 849 E. Commerce. $13. For more information call (210) 229-1420; rivercentercomedyclub.com

DJ Richard spins at Roxy Sports Bar. 9 p.m. 3249 Wurzbach. For more information call (210) 521-0410.

Health Yoga at the Mandala Gallery on Sunday mornings at 8:30 with instructors Dr. Shreedhara A.R., Merritt Swenson and Natalie Stinson. Bring your own yoga mats, blocks and straps. $85 for a six-week program; $15 walk-ins. 1701 Blanco Road. For more information call (210) 347-5692.

Monday, May 5

CINCO DE MAYO
LOWDOWN: No, it’s not Mexican Independence Day — Cinco de Mayo actually commemorates the Mexican army’s defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. This celebration includes food and live music.
WHEN: 5 p.m.
WHERE: The base of the Tower of the Americas, HemisFair Park
HOW MUCH: Free admission
INFO: (210) 223-3101

The Dandy Warhols newest album Earth to the Dandy Warhols drops today. Pick up a copy at your local music store. For more information visit dandywarhols.com or myspace.com/dandywarhols

San Antonio Symphony Neighborhood Concert
Cinco De Mayo at Edison High School. Event is free and open to the public. No tickets necessary. 7:30 p.m. 701 Santa Monica. For more information: (210) 554-1000; sasymphony.org

‘Three Amigos’
Alamo Drafthouse presents a Cinco De Mayo screening. View the movie while ordering a beer and food. 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. $6-$10. 1255 S.W. Loop 410. (210) 677-8500; drafthouse.com/westlakes

Two Tons of Steel Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at Sam’s Burger Joint’s Swing Night. Free dance lessons 7-8 p.m. $6 cover. 7-11 p.m. 330 E. Grayson St. (210) 223-2830; samsburgerjoint.com

Tuesday, May 6

PUROSLAM WITH LOGAN PHILLIPS
LOWDOWN: Phillips, a national bilingual writer and performer who’s hot on the international slam poetry scene, has written about living on the border and immigration.
WHEN: 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Atomix, 1902 McCullough
HOW MUCH: $3
INFO: myspace.com/puroslam; dirtyverbs.com

‘First Sunday’ DVD release Ice Cube, Tracy Morgan and Katt Williams headline in this comedy about bumbling petty criminals trying to rob the neighborhood church. Opens at theaters nationwide. Check listings. sonypictures.com/ movies/firstsunday

Alternative Tuesdays
Calling all gays and lesbians to Hot Tin Roof. This is a gathering to mingle, listen to music and eat a variety of foods. 5:30 p.m. 7710 IH-10 W. No cover. For more information call (210) 657-9000; hottinroofsa.com

Public input meeting on the design of a hike and bike trail along the Salado Creek from Loop 410 to McAllister Park. 6 p.m. Lou Hamilton Community Center, 10700 Nacogdoches Road. sanantonio.gov/sapar; (210) 207-4073.

Beginning Meditation Workshops at Vance and Sailers, P.C. Come learn from Kelsang Ingchung about how to make your mind calm and peaceful. 6:30-8:30 p.m.; register by 6:15 p.m. 344 W. Mistletoe Ave. $15 per session. For more information visit  meditationin sanantonio.org/schedule.htm