Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Events Calendar for week of 9-23-2014

Thursday 9/25

Terror on the Plaza (329 Alamo Plaza), one of San Antonio’s newest haunted houses, will be opening its doors for the Halloween season starting Thursday, Sept. 25. The four-story building has been completely renovated to highlight some of San Antonio’s biggest local legends, such as La Lorrena and the Donkey Lady. The event begins at 7:00 p.m., and ticket prices start at $24.99. More information is available at terrorontheplaza.com.

Friday 9/26

Starting Friday, Sept. 26, The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center (GCAC) will be celebrating its 20th anniversary of Rio Bravo. The performance will feature the GCAC Dance Company, international director Juan Carlos Gayton and San Antonio’s own film star Jesse Borrego. Ticket prices range from $15-$50, and more information on performance times and admission packages can be found at guadalupeculturalarts.org/rio-bravo-20th-anniversary.

Friday 9/26 –

Sunday 9/28

Head over to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center (200 E Market Street) to celebrate the comic arts in San Antonio. Comic book artists, writers and publishers, along with many movie and TV actors will be there to sign autograph and pose for pictures. You will also have the opportunity to purchase your favorite comics and collectibles. This 3-day event runs Friday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. ($30), Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. ($40), and Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. ($25). To purchase tickets, visit alamocitycomiccon.com/tickets.

Friday 9/26 –

Sunday 9/28

If you feel daring, head over to Seaworld (10500 Sea World Drive) for a trip through one of their many haunted mazes, including their new maze ICU: Intensive Care Unit. Stay a bit later and enjoy a drink at the bar Blood Thirsty, or visit one of the new bars, Ports of Skull or Rehab. The park is open Friday noon. – 11 p.m., Saturday from noon – midnight, and Sunday from noon – 11 p.m. The frights start at 7 p.m. each night. For ticket pricing and more information, visit seaworldparks.com/seaworld-sanantonio.

Sunday 9/28

National Drink a Beer Day Celebration

On Sunday from 11 a.m. to Monday at 2 a.m., The Hangar (8203 Broadway Street) will be offering Happy Hour pricing all day long on alcoholic drinks. Stop by to unwind after a long week at school or work and celebrate National Drink a Beer Day. You can visit thehangarsa.com for more information.

Monday 9/29

Do you love Queen Bey and her man Jay-Z? If so, stop by Alamo Drafthouse Stone Oak (22806 US Highway 281 N) to enjoy a night of singing along to your favorite tunes. “Beyonce & Jay-Z: The Bey-Z on the Run Sing Along” starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are $14. Visit drafthouse.com/stoneoak for more information.

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