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

Local calendar of events for the week of 9-16-13

Tuesday, September 17

7:30 p.m. Anime: Princess Jellyfish

Alamo Drafthouse Westlakes (1255 SW Loop 410) will screen “Princess Jellyfish” as a part of their Anime at the Alamo event. Each screening features a give away at the end of the film. Tickets are available for purchase online at drafthouse.com.

Wednesday, September 18

7 p.m. Exhibit: Destination: Mexico

The San Antonio Museum of Art (200 W. Jones Street) presents Destination: Mexico, a modern look at Mexico and its culinary traditions. Proceeds from the event will go to SAMA. For more information, visit samuseum.org.

Thursday, September 19

7 p.m. Film Screening: “The Hustler”

Santikos Bijou (4522 Fredericksburg Road) as a part of their weekly Free Movie Night will screen the 1961 drama “The Hustler” based on the novel by the same name. “The Hustler” follows ‘Fast Eddie’ Felson played by Paul Newman, a pool hustler determined to prove himself the best player in the country by beating the famous pool player ‘Minnesota Fats’ played by Jackie Gleason. Admission is free. For more information, visit santikos.com.

Friday, September 20

8 p.m. Theater: “A Streetcar Named Desire”

Tennessee William’s Pulitzer prize-winning play “A Streetcar Named Desire” will run at The Little Carver Theater (226 North Hackberry Street). Showings will run onSeptember 20-22, 27-29 and October 4-6 at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sunday. The play is directed by Carol Lee Klose and stars Sam Carter Gilliam as Blanche, Rick Frederick as Stanley and Mindy Fuller as Stella. Tickets are $25 at The Carver Box Office. Box Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday- Friday and 3 hours before showtimes. For more information, visit streetcarnameddesire.net.

Saturday, September 21

9 p.m. Live Music: Abbey Rode & Already Gone

Sam’s Burger Joint (330 E. Grayson St.) will host Houston-based tribute bands Abbey Rode and Already Gone who will perform popular songs of The Beatles and Eagles. Admission is $8-$30. For more information, visit samsburgerjoint.com.

Sunday, September 22

12 p.m. Exhibit: Localized Histories

Artpace (445 N. Main Ave.) hosts an exhibition inspired by Artpace founder, Linda Pace. Artists featured include Leonardo Drew, Tony Feher, Isa Genzken, Trenton Doyle Hancock, Thomas Hirschhorn and many more. For more information, visit artpace.org.

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