Aug 13 Wednesday
URBAN-15 seeks talented drummers with experience from high school, college, or any musical group for the 2025-2026 season of performances. These performances include a wide variety events, including Dia de Los Muertos, Luminaria, and International Festivals. Interested drummers are invited to call (210) 736-1500 or email events@urban15.org, and to join URBAN-15’s drum ensemble during open rehearsals Thursdays at 7pm at 2500 S. Presa. This Open Call is FREE to join, and open to all members of the community regardless of age, race, or gender identity.
Drummers enrolled into the Open Call will practice the ensemble’s various performance styles and genres, including Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and experimental rhythms. Final selections to join the URBAN-15 Percussion Ensemble will take place at the end of the Open Call period during a formal tryout. Those selected to join will be expected to participate in the majority of the season’s performances as well as perform in gear such as illuminated costumes, helmets, and masks alongside URBAN-15’s Dance Ensemble. URBAN-15’s ensembles are close knit groups, and may lead to professional connections within or outside the musical sphere. Ensemble members are also asked to volunteer for miscellaneous duties such as parking assistance, kitchen aid, guest ushering, and more.
ON DECK LIVE MUSIC is back!Join us on our Happy State Bank Deck this July25th-September 5th and enjoy happy hour prices on beer, wine, and margaritas.Every Friday from 7-9pm.Doors at 6:30pm, Live Music starts at 7pm
This FREE community series is generously sponsored by JAM Broadcasting.
Our Line up:
August 1st- Carlos & DanAugust 8th- Aaron LaCombeAugust 15th- Bill MahkovtzAugust 22nd- Grant Wesley TrioAugust 29th- Mike KasbergSeptember 5th- Three of a KindFeel free to bring the kids, dinner, pets, and guests!For more info, email boxoffice@thearcadialive.org or call (830)-315-5483
Hairspray is a vibrant and energetic musical set in the 1960s that follows Tracy Turnblad, a plucky teenager with big dreams and even bigger hair. Tracy’s passion for dancing leads her to audition for “The Corny Collins Show,” a popular local TV dance program. Despite societal pressures and her plus-sized figure, she wins a spot on the show, becoming an overnight sensation with her infectious optimism in “Good Morning Baltimore.” The musical addresses themes of acceptance, diversity, and social justice, all wrapped up in catchy tunes such as the show-stopping “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and the empowering “Welcome to the 60’s.” With its high-energy dance numbers and memorable songs, Hairspray is a feel-good musical with a meaningful message about fighting prejudice and championing inclusivity.
Aug 14 Thursday
Experience an evening of boundary-pushing sound and immersive performance with Unheard-of Ensemble, a Brooklyn-based quartet known for their adventurous blend of new music, technology, and multimedia. This special program unfolds in two parts across the McNay’s galleries and grounds.
The evening begins with solo and duo performances by ensemble members—clarinet, violin, cello, and piano—each paired with specific artworks in four galleries. In the second half, all four musicians unite outdoors to perform original compositions by student composers from their annual Collaborative Composition Initiative.
This free event invites you to explore how music and visual art resonate in shared space and time.
Aug 15 Friday