Need something to do this January? You'll find great events here in our Selected Galleries, Weekly and Out-of-Town Events section for December 23 to January 30. If you have any other events you'd like to see in the magazine or on the website, feel free to contact us and we'll do our best to include your favorites.

Selected Galleries

Tobin Hill Art Alliance Second Friday Art Walk

On the second Friday of each month, the galleries of the Tobin Hill neighborhood will hold an art walk, 6 – 10 p.m. and the San Antonio College Theatre Department has teamed up with the Art Alliance to entertain guests with music and dramatic performances along the Art Walk route and in various galleries. For more information, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (210) 785-0743.

Unit B (Gallery)

The tiny, northeastern European country of Estonia has been through a lot of change in the last 20 years. In KUU, a group exhibition at Unit B, Estonian artists Juri Ojaver, Jaan Paavle, Paul Rodgers, and Jaan Toomik, reflect that change in their video and sculpture work, on display through January 1. For more information, visit www.unitbgallery.com or call (312) 375-1871.

Weekly

Late-Night at the Overtime

Movies every Friday (except First Friday), $8 live comedy shows every Saturday, and Gay Bingo every Wednesday; events are BYOB. A classic Dr. Who movie will be shown the second Friday of each month and a screening of an episode of the cult classic television show Mystery Science Theater 3000 will be screened on the third Friday of each month. Movie nights are free, but donations are welcome. For more information, call (210) 380-0326 or visit www.theovertimetheater.net.

San Antonio Rose Live Classic Country Music Show

Branson, MO-style country music show in the renovated Aztec Theatre pays tribute to country greats like Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, and Tammy Wynette, 7 p.m. Friday – Monday, 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $20 – $49 at (210) 212-7638 or www.saroselive.com.

Tuesday Night Jazz at Posh

Posh Ultra Lounge, 7959 Broadway, hosts live jazz Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Free admission, happy hour buffet. Call (210) 804-POSH for details.

Out of Town

Boerne’s Second Saturday Art and Wine

The Hill Country hamlet of Boerne is calling itself the “best kept secret east of Santa Fe,” thanks to its monthly Second Saturday Art and Wine celebration. Free wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres January 8, 4 – 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.secondsaturdayartandwine.com or call toll free (877) 833-0621.

Come and Taste It—Fall Texas Wine Tasting Series

Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting every Thursday at the Grapevine Texas Wine Bar in Gruene. The event features a different Texas winery each week, accompanied by live tropical jazz from Ryan Waguespack of Acoustic Jungle. For more information, call (830) 606-0093 or visit grapevineingruene.com.

First Friday Art Walk

Nine Fredericksburg art galleries have teamed up for a monthly First Friday Art Walk, January 7; galleries will stay open until 8 p.m. Free admission. Stop by the Visitor Information Center at 302 E. Austin St. to pick up a list of participating galleries. For information or to receive a gallery list by mail, call (830) 997-6523 or (888) 997-3600.

Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg’s Eisban, an outdoor skating rink, is open daily (except Christmas day) on the Marktplatz through January 2. Admission is $10. For more information, visit www.skateinfred.com or call (830) 997-6597. Fredericksburg will host its 18th annual Midnight Volkssport Walk, an old German tradition, December 31, beginning with a reception at 11 p.m. at St. Josephe’s Halle, 212 W. San Antonio St. The walk is midnight – 3 a.m. For more information, call (979) 478-6203.

Fredericksburg Trade Days

More than 350 vendors will display everything from antiques to handmade crafts as part of the monthly Fredericksburg Trade Days, January 14 – 16. Visitors will also have the chance to enjoy live music, snacks, and beverages from the on-site Biergarten. Admission is free, parking is $3 and covers all three days. For more information, visit www.fbgtradedays.com or call (830) 990-4900.

Gruene Hall

Bret Graham every Monday, Casey Donahew Band with Curtis Grimes opening December 23, The Georges and Ezra Charles December 26, James Pardo December 27, Slim Bawb & Gator Bait December 28, AJ Downing & Buick 6 and Cody Canada & The Departed with Jason Eady opening December 29, Aaron Einhouse Band and The Band of Heathens with Jonny Burke opening December 30, New Year’s Eve with Charlie Robison December 31, Hair of the Dog Day January 1 with Guy Forsyth, Walt Wilkins & The Mysiqueros, and Stonehoney, Jason Eady January 2, Three Mile Stone with special guest Meagan Tubb Band January 7, The Gourds January 8, Chris Ruest Band and Max Stalling January 15, Clay McClinton and The Ruby Jane Show January 16, and The Will Callers January 19. For a full calendar of events, visit www.gruenehall.com or call (830) 606-1281.

John T. Floore Country Store

Free Fireside Series with Jason Boland and Jason Eady December 23, Max Stalling December 30, New Year’s Eve party with Two Tons of Steel December 31, Emory Quinn and Mike Kelly January 6, The Cedarsqueezers January 7, Ruby Dee and the Snakehandlers January 8, and Brandon Rhyder January 13. For tickets and a full calendar of events, visit www.liveatfloores.com or call (210) 695-8827.

The Wittliff Collections

“Painted Light: Photoworks by Kate Breakey,” a Fotoseptiembre celebration of the artist’s work, is on display at the Wittliff Collections at Texas State University in San Marcos through February 4. For more information, visit www.thewittliffcollections.txstate.edu or call (512) 245-2312.