Community Calendar

On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see at least 30-50 different bird species with our expert guide. Travelling by both car and by foot to access as many areas as possible, this tour is best suited for the birder age 15+ as it can last up to four hours, though you may leave at any time. Tours are limited. Bring your binoculars, bottle for water, closed-toe shoes, long pants, and bug spray.

Presenting the Artwork of Blanquita Sullivan “Night Breezes” Exhibit in the Molly Shafer Gallery at King William Assoc Office. MEET THE ARTIST Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

FREE and Open to the Public of all ages. On view Sep 8 through Oct 29, 2026 Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Blanquita is an interdisciplinary artist and business leader from San Antonio, Texas. She is currently pursuing an MFA in Studio Art from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), holds a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University, and studied painting at The Art Students League and the New York Studio School.

“Puro Conjunto: Border(less) Sound” celebrates how this uniquely Texan genre continues to thrive in San Antonio, the region, and beyond. The exhibit will highlight the people, places, and traditions at the heart of conjunto. Museum visitors will see conjunto pioneer Bruno Villarreal’s accordion, along with artifacts central to the genre—some of which will be on display for the first time--along with loans from the community and other organizations. Additionally, visitors are invited to get hands-on with a selection of musical instruments at an interactive station on the exhibit floor.

Adult $10, youth (5-17), senior (65+) and military with ID $5, UT San Antonio students, faculty and staff – Free

Cashless facility – purchase tickets online at https://texancultures.universitytickets.com/

Selena Forever | Siempre Selena is a photographic exhibition featuring images by Texas photographer John Dyer, capturing Selena at a pivotal moment in her rise to stardom.
On View: June 4, 2026 – January 4, 2027

This exhibition features intimate and striking photographs captured during Selena’s rise to international stardom in the early 1990s. The exhibition offers an intimate look at an artist whose talent, charisma and determination transformed Tejano music and helped redefine representation for Mexican American women in popular culture. The featured images have never been displayed together, giving new context to Dyer’s work with Selena.

More than a music icon, Selena was a groundbreaking Tejana whose story reflected the spirit of the American West itself: bold, resilient, entrepreneurial and deeply connected to culture and community. Like generations of Tejanos who helped shape Texas through perseverance, innovation and cultural pride, Selena forged her own path while carrying the traditions of her community forward. Her legacy continues to inspire new generations, embodying the pioneering spirit, creativity and determination that remain central to the story of the West.

“Selena’s story is deeply connected to the cultural pride and artistic expression that define Tejano identity,” said Jackson. “Her influence transcends music and continues to inspire audiences across generations, making her an important part of this broader cultural conversation. The exhibition shares an icon who demonstrates the lasting influence of Tejanos – and Tejanas – in Texas and beyond.

𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘧 is a group exhibition that reexamines video art at Artpace through the work of four alumni artists. Each artist investigates the complexities of identity through self-portraits, projections of the self, and the body as a means of self-representation. This exhibition explores both how individuals perceive themselves and how others might view them.

While each artist employs distinct strategies—whether through video performance, observation, reflection on physical change, or narrative experimentation—they are united in their examination of selfhood. Together, these works offer a multifaceted exploration of identity, inviting viewers to consider the many ways it is constructed, performed, and perceived.

Featured alumni artists include Alex Bag, Paul Pfieffer, Kang Seung Lee, and Anne Wallace.

Opening Reception: September 3, 10am - 1 pm
Artist Talks: September 12, 10am - 1pm

Antithesis in Contemporary Collage is an exhibition emphasizing high contrasts in paper collage, bricolage, and assemblage. Collage is an inherently versatile creative method, often using old and new source materials, with the ability to posture surreal environments by interruptions of scales, figures, spaces, and perspectives. In this exhibition, more intense contrasts are highlighted to elicit something even further, in the way of opposites, or relative extremes– aesthetically, conceptually, and curatorially. Sixteen local, regional, and national artists present antithetical notions of nostalgia, identity, comfort, chaos, destruction, sociology, beauty, and nature.

Curated by Vikky Jones

Exhibiting artists: Todd Brandt, Tink Castillo, Kristen Elzey, Rafael Fernando Gutierrez Jr., Leticia Huerta, Myriam Lanau, Marcy McChesney, Tim Olson, Chloe Poeme, Octavio Quintanilla, Linda Sandoval, Courtney Wynn Sheets, Jennifer Sperry Steinorth, Oscar Tirado, Jeff Wheeler, Donna Zinck

Start your week with clarity and calm. Join the Heartfulness Institute San Antonio for a free, guided meditation session designed to help you relax, center yourself, and restore balance. Open to all experience levels — no prior meditation practice needed. Each session begins with a gentle breathing technique and is followed by Guided Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation, perfect for both first-time and experienced meditators alike.

This weekly community offering is supported by the Mayor’s Fitness Council and presented in partnership with San Antonio Parks & Recreation.

Please join us for an unforgettable afternoon with best-selling children's book author Drew Daywalt!
Best known for his wildly popular "The Day the Crayons Quit" and "Crayons" series, Drew will share his creative journey from Disney and Universal writer (Timon & Pumbaa and Buzz Lightyear, etc.) to beloved best-selling children's book author.

This delightful family-friendly event will entertain and inspire all ages. Meeting a favorite author is a magical, lasting experience that can spark a lifelong love of reading!

Your attendance will help change lives, supporting the Library Foundation's Born to Read and Literacy Caravan programs. Learn more at SAPLF.org/events

Please purchase tickets online.

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating literacy with best-selling author Drew Daywalt.
The San Antonio Public Library Foundation invites you to our 2026 Literacy Luncheon on October 4th at the Mays Family Center at the Witte Museum.

Drew Daywalt—beloved author of The Day the Crayons Quit and the wildly popular Crayons series—has captivated millions of young readers around the world. A former Hollywood writer for Disney and Universal, Drew’s storytelling spans from Timon & Pumbaa and Buzz Lightyear to 46 children’s books and counting. His work has earned 65 major awards, including the prestigious E.B. White Read Aloud Award, and recognition on Time Magazine’s list of the 100 Best Children’s Books of All Time.
At this special family-friendly event, Drew will share his creative journey and inspire a love of reading in children and adults alike. Meeting a favorite author in person is a magical, lasting experience—and one that can spark a lifelong passion for books.

Your attendance does more than secure a seat at an inspiring event—it helps change lives.
Proceeds from the luncheon support the Foundation’s Born to Read and Literacy Caravan programs. Through Born to Read, every child born in Bexar County receives a free book, helping families build home libraries from day one. Our Literacy Caravan—a retrofitted RV—brings engaging early literacy experiences directly to underserved neighborhoods across San Antonio.

Together, we are strengthening literacy, expanding opportunity, and opening doors for the next generation.
Join us—and be part of the story.

Tickets, Tables and Sponsorship Opportunities are available at saplf.org/Events

A dynamic, all-day celebration of live music and improvisational belly dance will take over downtown San Antonio this fall. Featuring four distinct musical acts spanning global genres and live dance performances by soloists who are a part of Karavan Studio’s “Project Band” improvisation program. 

The festival offers a rare cross-cultural experience where movement meets live sound. Audiences will experience continuous dance performances brought to life by dancers from Karavan Studio’s Project Band Dance Improvisation Program. Known for their expressiveness and spontaneity - with movement rooted in the basics of belly dance, the dancers will adapt in real-time to an eclectic lineup of local and international musical styles.

The diverse musical lineup features:
●      Kipp and Ko. – Pushing creative boundaries with live, experimental improvisation.
●      Hogg Shedd – Delivering high-energy classic rock favorites.
●      Viatorum – Taking listeners on a global journey with atmospheric world music.
●      The Ghafour Brothers and special guests – Performing rich, traditional and contemporary Arabic music. (The Ghafour Brothers are from Houston, TX. Guests include violinist Georges Lammam from San Francisco, CA and multi-instrumentalist Michael Ibrahim from Detroit, MI)

"This event is a true collision of sight and sound," said Karen Barbee Adkisson, Owner of Karavan Studio. "By bringing together rock, world, Arabic music, and live dance improvisation under one roof, we are creating an accessible space for San Antonio to experience diverse sounds via multiple modalities."
While admission is entirely free, seating is limited. Attendees are highly encouraged to guarantee their spot ahead of time. Attendees can reserve a seat now at Karavan Studio Events.