Selena Day: Where To Celebrate The Queen Of Tejano In San Antonio

Friday, April 16, is officially Selena Day in Texas.

Former Governor George W. Bush declared that April 16, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez's birthday, would forever be known as Selena Day to honor the late Tejano singer.

Selena was killed on March 31, 1995, when she was only 23. Despite her young age and early demise, she became one of the most influential Latino artists of all time.

On what would have been Selena's 50th birthday, San Antonio continues to honor her legacy with lookalike contests and by partying to her music. Here's what's happening:

Thursday, April 15:

• Brass Monkey is hosting its 7th Annual Selena Tribute Night. Cover is free.
• Industry is putting on a LGBT+ friendly Selena Tribute Night. Selena songs will be played every hours from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Friday, April 16:

• The Good Kind is hosting a family-friendly Selena Night. Music starts at 6 p.m., and they'll show the 1997 biopic starring Jennifer Lopez at 8 p.m.

• Industry is hosting a second Selena celebration starting at 9 p.m.

Ongoing:

• The McNay Art Museum's Selena Forever/Siempre Selena exhibit has been extended through August 2021. Admission is $20 for adults with discounts available for teens, college students, and seniors. Children under 12 are free.

If you're in Austin, the capitol city is also hosting Selena events.

• Taquero Mucho will be playing Selena songs all day on Friday and will offer drink specials.
• Independence Brewing Co. is hosting a movie night and silent disco on Friday, April 23. Tickets start at $20.

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