May 11 Saturday
Attention all youth filmmakers, save the date! URBAN-15 and the Josiah Media Festival announce their call for entries for the 18th Josiah media Festival! Filmmakers must be 21 years old or younger, and submit their films between May 1st, 2024 and August 1st, 2024.
Entry Guidelines:
• Filmmakers must be 21 years old or younger• Films must not exceed 20 minutes• Filmmakers must complete all required forms and submit films in valid format, more information at URBAN15.org• Films will be entered into one of four categories: Narrative, Documentary, Animation or Experimental
The Josiah Media Festival will award cash prizes for the top three winners in each film category!
More information at URBAN15.org
Questions? Contact Events@urban15.org or josiahfestival@urban15.org
Call for entries begins: May 1st, 2024
Call for entries ends: August 1st, 2024
Experience the world-premiere of Huntopia: Bunnies, Birds, and Butterflies at the San Antonio Botanical Garden.
Created by famed artist, Hunt Slonem, this outdoor art exhibit creates a whimsical world filled with the iconic colorful bunnies, birds, and butterflies the artists has been painting for decades.
Slonem's signature animal muses will be giant-sized for plenty of photo-worthy moments for families and friends throughout the Garden’s 38 acres.
Exhibit Runs May 4 - Nov 3, 2024; Included with Admission
Discover what it takes to become a space explorer and an Earth defender!
Experience life as an astronaut through hands-on activities, see real NASA artifacts and learn how scientists are defending the planet from catastrophic asteroid impacts in Surviving Space: Astronauts & Asteroids.
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.
Revival of the old National Train Day and later know as the South Texas Rail Fest, event that was held down at Sunset Station till 2019. The San Antonio Railroad Heritage Museum(SARHM) is reviving the event at their location in Elmendorf, know as the Elmendorf Heritage & Railroad Museum, SARHM is looking to make this the location for the event for years to come!
This year we will have the Model A and Model T groups there with vehicles on display, various railroad inspection cars, the former Southern Pacific Railroad business car SP 127 “Alamo”, food vendors, and more! Come join us!
The 9th Annual Pan-African Cultural Festival is a free community celebration to promote unity and culture in the African World Community. Come enjoy engaging conversation, and meet brothers and sisters from the Caribbean, Senegal, Nigeria, Ghana and Mexico.
The day will feature African drumming and dancing, an African fashion show, Capoeira demonstration, poetry, storytelling, children activities, a Pan African panel discussion and more.
Come experience this cultural celebration of Black Pride & Unity
What to expect?
A moderated community conversation with local community members of the Diaspora in the meeting room of the Carver Branch Library @ 10:30am;
Harambe! Let the outdoor festivities begin: There will be music, local small business owners selling food and drink, African clothing and accessories, a great selection of African/American books for adults, youth and children, hair and skin care products, and more!
Come out and bring your whole family to enjoy empowering and uplifting cultural entertainment, local talent and fellowship!
Come dressed in your best African inspired clothing and accessories and let’s discuss how we can strengthen and unify the Diaspora.
This event is free to the general public.
Click the Link to Register:
PanAfricanFest2024
In observance of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month , the one day performance, entertainment, and food event will celebrate the diverse Asian diaspora represented in South Texas and San Antonio . Come and enjoy one of San Antonio 's premier family-friendly events, with hand-on activities and opportunities to learn through experience.
Join us every Saturday, March 9th to May 25th from 4 to 5 pm for Bot Camp at Parman Library! It's a 12-week STEM program for kids ages 9-12. They'll learn about circuits and coding with the help of mentors from the Reagan High School Robotics Club. Join us at Bot Camp and inspire the next generation of innovators!
Dive into the world of fairy tales and folklore in this exciting double bill performance of classic children’s stories that will keep the whole family on the edge of their seat!
CELEBRATE WITH US! Brick at Blue Star turns 10 this May and we are hosting a big ol’ party to mark the occasion. Please join us to celebrate the good times, the wild times, the high times, the low times, the sleepy times, the sunny times, the loud times, the quiet times, the get up and dance times, the shut up and listen times, all of the times.
Performances by Alyson Alonzo, Sweet Charbonneau and the Fur Trappers, Mr. Pidge and Volcan. Local art, local goods market, and more.
$10 advanced tickets, $15 at the door$50 VIP Tickets (Includes Swag Bag, limited edition 10 year anniversary t-shirt, koozie, sticker, 2 drink tickets, our undying love and affection and more)$100 Patron Saint Package Includes Swag Bag, limited edition 10 year anniversary t-shirt, classic Brick t-shirt, koozie, sticker, drinks on us, reserved seating, our undying love and affection and more)