Apr 19 Friday
Monday, April 15, 2024 is the kickoff of the MEGA CORAZÓN celebration, an online spoken word marathon that is part of San Antonio’s National Poetry Month participation. This festival presents San Antonio’s poetic tradition that combines street, classical, and slam performance styles in a production that is improvisational, at times painful, and choreographed for a highly visual impact. The festival will begin streaming at urban15.org/live-stream/ at 8pm on April 15, and will highlight about 90 poems from various artists throughout a continuous 24-hour loop.
This year’s poet lineup includes past San Antonio Poets Laureate Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson, Octavio Quintanilla, and Carmen Tafolla, as well as Texas Poet Laureate ire’ne lara silva, and newly named San Antonio Poet Laureate Eddie Vega. Returning also will be a variety of talented and locally recognized poets such as Anthony “The Poet” Flores, Amalia Ortiz, and Jim LaVilla-Havelin, among others.
The winner of Mega Corazón will be determined by an online vote that URBAN-15 will launch on the same day as the livestream. Once Mega Corazón comes to a close, votes will be tallied, and the winner will be awarded the $500 Gregg Barrios “Precious Words Prize”.
The Gregg Barrios “Precious Words Prize” was created by world-renowned poet and author Gregg Barrios in 2021 to award the Mega Corazon poet selected by the on-line audience for the best performance during the festival. The 2021 winner was Amalia Ortiz, 2022 winner was Jessica Tilton Zertuche and 2023 winner was Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson.
Apr 20 Saturday
The Devils River Run and Ride for HOPE begins on the quiet banks of the pristine Devils River and ends at a beautiful ranch in West Texas. Escape the pavement, grab a breath of fresh air, run through nature and help support making a difference in the lives of kids with cancer with options to run in a Marathon, Half-Marathon or 5K or hop on your bicycle for a gravel endurance race through over 50 miles of beautiful country landscape or choose one of our 2 new challenging mountain bike races. This nonprofit race fundraiser offers a unique opportunity for an adventure run with incredible scenery carved from river to ranch through old, rugged West Texas mountains and impressive Cretaceous rudist reef patch formations. Stick around after the race to take a splash, explore the state natural area, learn about the ranching heritage of this part of Texas, enjoy live music, West Texas BBQ, auction and raffle, or stick around and camp the night under a crystal clear International Dark Sky Sanctuary. However you look at it, this race experience is a WIN!
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center announces the call for entries for CineFestival San Antonio, the nation’s original and longest-running Latino film festival. Celebrating its 45th edition, San Antonio’s annual celebration of independent Latino cinema will take place July 11-14, 2024. The festival will accept films finalized after January 2023, continuing its call for programming focusing on Chicano, Latinx and Native American cinema, with an emphasis on Texas and San Antonio related films. The regular deadline for call for entries is May 5, 2024.
It's the biggest DILL in Military City, USA! Endeavors invites you to Breakfast for the Brave, a morning of family-friendly fun and philanthropy at Chicken N Pickle.FREE breakfast tickets will be given to the first 150 Veterans, active-duty, and first responders who register. Pickleball players are encouraged to register for our recreational or competitive tournaments. All proceeds from the event support Endeavors programs for Veterans, active-duty, and first responders.There are activities for all at Breakfast for the Brave. From face painiting to photos with iconic mascots and Fiesta Royalty, and even Fiesta medals for sale! Our entertainment lineup will include captivating cultural performances from local mariachi star Mateo Lopez, the award-winning Grupo Folklorico de Bendiciones, and more.This celebration is an opportunity for us to show our unwavering support for our Veterans, active-duty, and first responders. Secure your spot and spread the word as we gear up to make a positive impact in San Antonio. Register today!
For the past half-century, our mission has been to inspire heartfelt giving. Wondering why you should consider donating blood? Well, your generous gift has the power to transform the lives of cancer and transplant patients, trauma victims, newborns, mothers, and countless other individuals seeking medical care in hospitals and clinics within your community. Today, let's come together and bring hope to South Texas. Join us for the South Texas Blood & Tissue blood drive and make a difference. Remember, when you give, they live.
Rally on the RiverRiverside ParkSaturday, April 20th 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.Stand Up Paddlers, kayakers, canoeists and rafters will gather at Bay City’s Riverside Park for a leisurely 7-mile float trip up the Colorado River following a ceremonial start at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 20th.The 10th Annual Rally on the River is a free, paddling and rowing excursion designed to encourage appreciation of nature. For non-paddlers and land lubbers there will be a variety of games, activities and crafts to participate in from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Food Trucks will be on-site to satisfy the hunger of returning paddlers and land lubbers. Paddlers will experience the open waters of the Colorado River from Riverside Park to the LCRA Dam - approximately a 4-mile round trip. Wading birds, Bald Eagles, Pileated Woodpeckers, songbirds, fish and other wildlife are commonly observed on this stretch of the river.Canoes and kayaks (no paddleboards) will launch and return to Riverside Park (7330 FM 2668). Bring your personal boat or reserve a kayak from Rent.Fun ($9/half hour rate). Kayaks are limited. The experience on the river will encourage participants to adopt conservation and non-pollution efforts that will have a measurable benefit to Texas streams, lakes aquifers and bays.Depending on the paddling or rowing style and pace of involved boaters, it is estimated that the River Run participants should finish in 2.5 to 4 hours. TPWD Game Wardens, equipped with a first aid kit, supplemental water and a tow rope, will follow the flotilla in a powered chase boat.You can register three ways: 1) In person at Bay City Parks Administration, 1209 10th Street, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.2) In person at Riverside Park, 7330 FM 2668, Sunday – Saturday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.3) Register on-line at https://www.cityofbaycity.org/190/Parks-Recreation. Click on the Events and Programs button.Want more information on this event or other Parks and Recreation’s programs, events, facilities or parks? Check out the city’s webpage at https://www.cityofbaycity.org/190/Parks-Recreation; or follow us on Facebook: @BCPAR; Instagram: @BCPARD or Twitter: @baycity_parks. Whatever it is that you want to do – Go Wild at Riverside Park!
Viva Science SA is a free and family-friendly event that features a distinguished speaker, interactive science booths with fun activities for all ages, demos, a science fair with posters by local scientists, science-themed artwork, delicious food trucks and much more.
The event is being led by The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at UT Health San Antonio and graduate student leaders with the support of all schools at UT Health San Antonio and our partners in the community.
Join us for our RCity Big Spring Clean event that will take place at our Augusta Branch. We will be offering recycling bins, bulky trash dumpsters and a shredder for unwanted paper trails.
Please reference flyer for acceptable and unacceptable items to bring.
Night of Artists draws artists, collectors and art enthusiasts to the Briscoe for two days of unforgettable festivities on the San Antonio River Walk and kicks off one of the premier Western art exhibitions and sales in the world. Beyond the opening celebration, Night of Artists is a public exhibition and sale that spans six weeks at the Briscoe, March 24 – May 5.
From scenic landscapes, stunning wildlife and classic cowboys to inspired Native Americans and dazzling vaqueros, the wide range of artworks reflects the vast beauty of the American West – and features something for every art enthusiast. Participating artists this year include Billy Schenck, Don Oelze, Z.S. Liang, John Coleman, C. Michael Dudash, George Hallmark, Kim Wiggins, Jeremy Lipking, Bonnie Marris, Michael Ome Untiedt, Teresa Elliot, Jan Mapes, Kevin Red Star and Walter Matia.
Notable new artists and artists returning to the exhibition this year include Brandon Bailey, G. Russell Case, David Griffin, Jennifer Johnson, Huihan Liu, James Morgan, Ed Natiya, Scott Tallman Powers and Morgan Weistling.
Enjoy a fun filled alcohol and admission free fiesta evening of family fun, with food from local food vendors who will be cooking up all your Fiesta faves! You'll find pony rides, face painting, balloon twisters, bounce castle, fun and games all on the beautiful grounds of the San Antonio landmark Los Patios along the Salado Creek.
This event will be free and open to the public! Live music, fiesta themed performances, and a host of fun activities will take place on the lawn along Salado Creek while our Los Patios restaurants serve up their take on traditional fiesta fare!