Pit Bulls Save Lives - A Rock & Rescue Benefit Concert
Mar
29
12:00 PM12:00

Pit Bulls Save Lives - A Rock & Rescue Benefit Concert

"Pit Bulls Save Lives" Benefit Event

📅 March 29, 2025 | Noon – 11 PM
📍 The Porch at The Taproom, San Marcos, TX

Join The Bully Sanctuary for a day of live music, giveaways, and rescue dogs! A portion of bar sales will support pit bull rescue and community outreach.

Meet adoptable dogs | Live bands | Giveaways

Come support a great cause!

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Rides on El Camino Real x Vanilla Bean Market
Mar
30
10:00 AM10:00

Rides on El Camino Real x Vanilla Bean Market

Judge Ruben Becerra Presents: Rides on El Camino Real - Now partnered with the Vanilla Bean Market, available from 11 am - 5 pm on the Square!

This year, we’re taking our car show to the next level—now a quarterly event with even more excitement in store! Get ready for an upgraded experience, as we transform into a true competition featuring one-of-a-kind prizes for our Top 3 contestants. Whether you’ve got a vintage masterpiece or a sleek modern marvel, this is your chance to shine and showcase your pride and joy!

But don’t worry, we’re keeping all the fun you know and love: great music, vibrant vendors, and mouthwatering food to fuel the festivities. This year’s show promises to be a spectacular celebration of automotive beauty, creativity, and craftsmanship.

Mark your calendars and gear up for an unforgettable event that welcomes everyone, honors every ride, and brings the community together in style. You won’t want to miss this!

Please register at haysclassicrides.com

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Mar
30
11:00 AM11:00

Vanilla Bean Market

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Vanilla Bean Market x Rides on El Camino Real
Now partnered!

Step into a world of vintage charm and handmade treasures at San Marcos newest outdoor shopping experience, Vanilla Bean Market!

Discover the perfect blend of nostalgia and creativity as you wander through our many different vendors brimming with curated vintage clothing and one-of-a-kind handmade goods. From timeless fashion finds to unique artisanal pieces, this market is for you.

Visit the first Vanilla Bean Market on Saturday, March 30 from 11am-5pm! Can’t wait to see you there!

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Jun
21
10:00 AM10:00

Make Music Day

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More info to come!

How to Get Involved:
Step 1: Sign up to participate as a musician or host location!
Step 2: Venues and musicians can peruse other participants to match with a partner for an event listing. The event must be approved by both parties before being finalized.
Step 3: Visit the Make Music Day San Marcos webpage to see the finalized listings.

Contact:
Get in touch with at sanmarcos@makemusicday.org
Learn more about Listen San Marcos and connect with our local music community at ListenSanMarcos.com

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Nov
7
5:00 PM17:00

Arbor Day & Awards - Hosted by the HASM Riverwalk Park Committee

Heritage Arbor Day is an event of the Heritage Association planned and conducted by the Riverwalk Park Committee to honor a deceased distinguished citizen who made outstanding contributions to the enhancement of life in this community. A significant historical and cultural tradition since 1979, it is held outdoors each year at the Memorial Grove in Veramendi Plaza in November.

Soon after the Arbor Day recipient is named, the city Parks and Recreation Department will plant a native tree in the Memorial Grove for the celebration which will take place in November. The committee works with the family to prepare the program. At the ceremony, a bronze plaque will be presented to the family then placed at the base of the tree identifying this Heritage Arbor Day honoree as a contributor to the history and wellbeing of our community.

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Sip, Paint, & Poetry
Feb
22
4:00 PM16:00

Sip, Paint, & Poetry

The Dunbar Heritage Association will host a Sip, Paint, & Poetry Event highlighting poets from the African diaspora to educate and celebrate Black poetry and the Black aesthetic. The event will feature poetry, live music, a multimedia presentation, painting/adult coloring, and food.

It will be held on Saturday, February 22, from 4-7 p.m. in the 1910 Room.

Free and open to all. 

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A Staged Reading: Tulsa '21
Feb
8
6:00 PM18:00

A Staged Reading: Tulsa '21

Tulsa '21 is a screenplay inspired by true events of the Tulsa race riot of 1921.  The script was written by Joe Fikes and Anita Azenet about two star-crossed lovers as they find themselves in the center of the riot.  We follow them as they navigate racial tensions in a thriving American community divided by violence and prejudice when Greenwood or "Black Wallstreet" as it was known, was burned to the ground marking the first time a U.S. city was bombed from the air by its people.

The Staged Reading will be held on February 8, at 6:00 p.m.

This event is SOLD OUT!

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Tulsa '21: A Staged Reading
Feb
8
6:00 PM18:00

Tulsa '21: A Staged Reading

Join us at the Price Center & Garden for an evening of captivating storytelling about the love story that sparked off the Tulsa race riots of 1921. Experience the magic as talented actors bring this compelling, award-winning script written by Jose Fikes and Anita Azenet to life on stage. Don't miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of art, culture, AND history while supporting local artists. Seats are limited so grab your FREE tickets now and get ready for an unforgettable night!

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SMTX Film Series: When Houston Had the Blues
Feb
4
6:15 PM18:15

SMTX Film Series: When Houston Had the Blues

Directed by Alan Sawyer

The First Tuesday SMTX Film Series will feature When Houston Had the Blues, focusing on the rich, but sadly unheralded, spawning ground of great Black music. No other city can claim giants such as Lightnin' Hopkins, Big Mama Thornton, Clifton Chenier, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Albert King, Freddie King, and Albert Collins, plus great (pre-Motown) Black-owned labels like Duke and Peacock.  With new interviews featuring Billy Gibbons, CJ Chenier, Marcia Ball, Augie Meyers, Grady Gaines, and many others.

Doors open at 6:15, Food and drink at 6:30, Film at 7 p.m.
Seating is limited to 120. Advanced tickets are highly recommended!
Last month SOLD OUT!
More info and tickets at www.firsttuesdaysmtx.com

This film is brought to you in partnership with the Dunbar Heritage Association and the TXST Center for Texas Music History.

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Chromatic Reverie - A Colors Recital
Feb
1
6:30 PM18:30

Chromatic Reverie - A Colors Recital

Evan Blaché proudly presents "Chromatic Reverie - A Colors Recital" in collaboration with Siren Strings TX and various Austin artists. This world premiere features a multi-movement string piece, "Chromatic Reverie," which translates Evan's synesthesia into a vibrant auditory experience. Accompanying the recital, visual artists will interpret the colors they perceive as Siren Strings TX performs, creating a unique fusion of sound and sight. Six Black visual artists will also have their work on display. While donations are appreciated, tickets are free on Eventbrite!

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DASM Member Appreciation Party
Jan
23
6:00 PM18:00

DASM Member Appreciation Party

Kick off 2025 with the 2025 DASM Member Appreciation Party!

Mark your calendar for an evening of conversation, connection, and community with fellow downtowners! Renew your membership and discover all the exciting plans DASM has in store for 2025.

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate and support your vibrant downtown community!

Please reach out to info@downtownsanmarcos.org with any questions

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