Community Calendar

Leyenda and lived experiences inspired the creation of CHUPACABRONA as it centers young folks navigating relationships and realidad. Upon discovering that men in their city are going missing, with allegations that a demon is responsible for eating these “promising young boys,” the friends are caught up in obscuridad! The twins describe their horror-play in terms of “Jennifer’s-Body-meets-TEETH-meets-Cherrie-Moraga-Texan-urban-legend punk rock boy eater.” CHUPACABRONA features las cuatas Sarah and Lilith, Elias Flores III, Martinique de Leon y Peña, and Abel Ramirez. Bree Rubio is stage manager and local band FUCHI accompanies the action.

Presented by the URBAN-15 Group, the Josiah Media Festival is one of few film festivals around the world dedicated to showcasing outstanding works by artists 21 years old and younger.

The 19th JMF will accept film submissions from May 1st – August 1st, 2025.

The festival presents a career-defining opportunity for young media artists to showcase their work around the world. The festival was founded in 2007 in honor of San Antonio filmmaker Josiah Miles Neundorf by his parents, Marcus and Nancy Neundorf, who collaborated with URBAN-15 to create this event.

Now in it’s 19th year, JMF not only streams globally, but has grown to screen films submitted from all around of the world.

Enter your film in three easy steps:

1) Download the Josiah Media Festival Guidelines & Entry Forms at urban15.org/josiah-media-festival/enter

2) Read through the Guidelines and fill out the Entry and Release Forms in full.

3) Send us your completed Entry and Release Forms along with a High-Definition copy of your film by mail to the Josiah Media Festival, 2500 S. Presa, San Antonio, TX, 78210 or by email to josiahfestival@urban15.org.

Run for Teen Mental Health is a partnership with Clarity Child Guidance Center to raise money and awareness for mental health treatment and mental health in general!

Join us for our monthly 5 Mile Hike at Phil Hardberger Park, and bring a friend! This is a moderate leveled hike. We'll walk approximately 5 miles along the perimeter trails of the park. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable closed toed shoes, dress for the weather, and bring water to stay hydrated. We will stop at the Urban Ecology Center building half-way through for water refill and restroom break, before finishing back where we started. This program is intended for adults and teens who can travel 5+ miles of moderate leveled walking on both paved and natural trails. To respect everyone's time, the group will leave promptly at 8am.

Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals with rare chromosome 18 conditions overcome the obstacles they face so they may lead healthy and productive lives. Chromosome 18 conditions are genetic abnormalities that lead to our special-needs children being born with a wide array of physical challenges like difficulty hearing, walking, and cognitive challenges like learning disabilities and autism. We raise funds to support the research into these conditions at UT Health, and also offer support, community, and connection for affected families.

This is a FREE, family-friendly Official Fiesta event is open to the San Antonio community!

The annual event, which is hosted by The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, will be held at the Mays Family Center at The Witte Museum on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9am – 3pm. We look forward to more fun with everyone!

Viva Science SA is a free and family-friendly event that features a distinguished speaker, interactive science booths with fun activities for all ages, a science fair with posters by local scientists, science-themed artwork, delicious food trucks and much more.

Celebrate Women’s History Month at Northwest Vista College. Sabra Booth & Sophie Sanders, Blue: Water as Metaphor Exhibition, March 24-May 9,

Palmetto Center for the Arts, Northwest Vista College, 3535 N. Ellison Dr. San Antonio, Texas 78215, 210-486-4527.

Booth and Sanders met while both living in New York City in the early 2000’s. Their water themed work depicts imagery of the female form, as well as aquifer fauna and flora. They also collaborated on an artist book for the exhibition, which additionally includes Sander’s large cyanotypes and Booth’s prints.

Join us for a tour on the beautiful San Antonio River for a 100 minute cruise exploring San Antonio ‘s Black History along the Riverwalk. Our trip starts by meeting at 218 S. Presa in La Villita. Please arrive at 218 S. Presa 30-45 minutes ahead of the boat departure time. We then travel through history on a north route through the Museum Reach to the Pearl then back downtown to the Alamo, Convention Center and back to La Villita. You will be surprised at the continued African American influence in San Antonio. No professional video or photography allowed on the boat tour without prior approval. The SAAACAM Black History Boat Tour is suitable for those able to remain seated for at least 2 hours.

Happens on the following Dates:
May 3, 2025, 9:45am to 12:00pm Timezone: CDT
May 10, 2025, 9:45am to 12:00pm Timezone: CDT

🤠🐎 Saddle up for a rootin’ tootin’ good time at the 2025 Wild West Roundup Cornyval Parade! 🌵🎉 Dust off your boots and join us as we wrangle up some fun, celebrating the spirit of the Wild West! From cowboys and cattle drives to saloons and stagecoaches, this parade is sure to be a rip-roaring adventure! 🐴✨

The 2025 Wild West Roundup Cornyval Parade application is NOW OPEN! (March 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM) 📅

All parade participants MUST incorporate the theme into the parade. 🤠🐮

https://helotes-tx.gov/event/the-58th-annual-cornyval-parade/

For questions, please email publicrelations@helotes-tx.gov

60th Anniversary of the Cornyval. Award winning PRCA Rodeo.
Bands all day each day featuring The Spazmatics May 1st, Rick Trevino May 2nd, KEVEN FOWLER May 3rd and David Lee Garza May 4th.
Come have some corn and many different types of food venders.

Thursday: Adults (13+) $10, Kids (2-12) $5 Gates open 5:00pm. Music by SPAZMATICS

Friday: Adults (13+) $20, Kids (2-12) $10 Gates open 5:00pm Music TBD

Saturday: Adults (13+) $20, Kids (2-12) $10 Gates open 12:00pm Music by Kevin Fowler

Sunday: Free for all. Gates open 12:00. Music by David Lee Garza y los Musicales