Community Calendar

Hispanic Heroes 2026 is a Hispanic Heritage Month cultural exhibition celebrating six influential Hispanic community leaders and changemakers connected to San Antonio and its music scene. Featured individuals are selected by UTSA Libraries from The Sounds of San Anto digital exhibit and brought to life through original artwork commissioned through San Anto Cultural Arts.

Each Hero will be featured at a participating River Walk/Downtown hotel through a large-format lightbox display and accompanying digital screen. The exhibition will be supported by hotel activations, live music programming, and sponsor engagement opportunities.

Hotel Contessa - Hispanic Hero: Alyson Alonzo

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.

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.

This exhibit features 13 original artworks inspired by the theme “Peace Begins Within.” The gallery invites visitors to pause, reflect, and explore how inner stillness contributes to harmony in daily life and the wider world. Presented in honor of the International Day of Peace, the display is open to all library visitors and runs for five weeks until September 29,2026.

Opening reception: August 28, 6 - 8 pm
Artist Talk: September 26, 1 - 3 pm

The exhibition Exquisite Entropy: Photographs by Trish Simonite, 1972 – 2025 offers audiences the opportunity to enjoy exemplary works from multiple periods produced across Simonite’s celebrated career. Curator Paula Owen has chosen 125 works that present Simonite’s fascination with the paradoxes that historical narratives may carry forward information from the past into new contexts of meaning and that photographic images may inspire new contemplation far beyond the time and place of their creation. As a transnational artist, Simonite’s transformations of scenes and elements of natural and built environments from the English countryside, Greek islands, and Texas honky tonks.

San Antonio’s FREE two-day jazz festival is hitting Civic Park at Hemisfair this September — and YOU don’t want to miss a beat! This beloved festival will take place at the stunning Civic Park at Hemisfair, featuring world-class performances across two dynamic stages.
The Carver Community Cultural Center is collaborating and enriching the lineup with diverse artistry and community engagement.

Friday, September 25th
4 PM to 11 PM

Saturday, September 26th
11 AM to 11 PM

Bring your friends, family, and jazz lovers!

This event is free for all ages. Or, you can upgrade to our VIP Experience

Live Music: National stars, local legends, and talented military musicians
Food & Drinks: Delicious food from a variety of vendors
Family Fun: Activities for the whole family
Festival Atmosphere: An unforgettable weekend of music and entertainment
Please Note: No outside food or beverages. No coolers. Bags are subject to search.

Join us on Friday, September 25th, for our annual Small Scale Big Impact art auction and celebration!

The exhibition and month-long silent auction features the region’s most esteemed artists with unique artworks – all up for auction in support of SAY Sí’s tuition-free creative youth-development programs. Each artist’s small-scale donation has the potential to make a BIG impact for SAY Sí, as Small Scale continues to be the organization’s single largest money-raising campaign.

Tickets can be purchased online leading up to the event, or at-the-door.

The Manhattan Short Film Festival once again brings a selection of short films to URBAN-15! Join us on one of four dates for an opportunity to watch ten brand new films full of humor, intrigue, drama, and beyond!

Complimentary refreshments will be provided to all ticket holders!

Show Dates:

Fri Sep 25 at 7pm CST
Sat Sep 26 at 7pm CST
Fri Oct 2 at 7pm CST
Sat Oct 3 at 7pm CST

A one-person dramatic reading of The Circuit, adapted and performed by José Rubén De León. Through a vivid tapestry of memory, a single performer captures the relentless rhythm of the harvest—the heat of the cotton fields, the heartbreak of constant packing, and the quiet triumph of a child fighting for an education. This is not just a story of economic hardship; it is a masterful exploration of the enduring bonds of family, the pain of invisibility, and the fierce, unyielding hope of the human spirit.