Community Calendar

The Bugs, Bikes, & Botany: Nature Adventure Kit Program invites families to experience the Mission Reach from a whole new angle—a bug’s-eye view! Brought to you by the San Antonio River Foundation, BiblioTech and San Antonio BCycle, with support from PeopleForBikes and the Better Bike Share Partnership, this program is your ticket to a wilder side of San Antonio, where each bike ride introduces you to both our city’s unique nature and the perks of using BCycle, San Antonio’s bikeshare system.

Join us for November’s Second Thursday at the McNay Art Museum, celebrating the opening of "Do Not Meddle With It!!: Print Censorship in 19th Century Paris." The exhibition explores how artists from Honoré Daumier to the Guerrilla Girls have used printmaking to challenge censorship and speak truth to power. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs to relax on the grounds, enjoy live music, and take part in themed activities. Dogs on leashes are welcome outdoors.

Major funding is provided by H-E-B and the John R. & Greli N. Less Charitable Trust.

Join the Hill Country Poets Monthly Open Mic. Come share your work - Read a favorite poem - or just come and listen. Wonderful food and drinks available from Richter Boerne. Meet with us every 2nd Thursday next to the Boerne Book Shop. Everyone welcome.

Opening for the Exhibit includes Photography by Peter Szarmach and Ceramic Assemblages by Becky Hadley, San Antonio artists.

Peter Szarmach: My love of photography blossomed at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Studying photography under Esther Parada and Hans Schaal, I learned how composition, light, color, shape and texture can combine to bring about an exciting image.

Becky Hadley: Watercolor painting was my first creative endeavor since childhood. I’ve been painting for about 20 years and have taken classes with wonderful San Antonio teachers: Brad Braune, Rick Dentinger, Lesta Frank, Maren Phillips, and Patsy Sasek. I’ve learned from them all! It’s not an easy medium, but I love its fluid, ephemeral properties and the challenge!
I call my ceramic assemblages, “Spirit Totems.”

Free and open to the public of all ages. The Exhibit will be on view through December 18, 2025

Join us for a volunteer day at High Country Community Garden!

We’ll kick things off with a discussion on the importance of native planting in community gardens in Texas. Native plants play a crucial role in conserving water, supporting pollinators, and maintaining the health of our local ecosystems—all while keeping gardens vibrant and sustainable.

After the discussion, we’ll put our learning into action by planting a variety of native species in the garden’s demonstration bed. This hands-on project will showcase how native plants can enhance the beauty and resilience of a shared community space.

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about sustainable gardening practices, connect with fellow volunteers, and make a lasting impact on this community garden.

No prior experience is needed! We’ll provide snacks and beverages – just bring your energy and get ready to get your hands dirty!

Sign up today!

Explore MACRI’s new traveling exhibit, CISNEROS V. CORPUS CHRISTI ISD: THE LONG FIGHT TO END SCHOOL SEGREGATION.

In 1968, José Cisneros and twenty-five other Mexican American parents sued Corpus Christi Independent School District for illegally segregating Mexican American students into poorly maintained and under-resourced schools separate from Anglo schools. The court found that the school district was intentionally segregating students and ordered Corpus Christi ISD to integrate its schools. This landmark decision for Mexican American civil rights extended the same protections of Brown v. Board of Education (1954) to Mexican American students, nearly a quarter of a century later.

Learn about the history of Cisneros v. Corpus Christi ISD (1970), the people behind the case, and how it fits into larger legal struggles to improve Mexican American access to public education.

The exhibit will be on display from Saturday, September 27 to Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

The exhibit gallery will be open Monday through Friday, 10 AM—NOON and 1 - 4 PM, or by appointment.

MACRI's programs are funded in part by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture, Bexar County, the Mellon Foundation, the John L. Santikos Charitable Foundation Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation, Spurs Give, and individual donors like you! Gracias!

The Bugs, Bikes, & Botany: Nature Adventure Kit Program invites families to experience the Mission Reach from a whole new angle—a bug’s-eye view! Brought to you by the San Antonio River Foundation, BiblioTech and San Antonio BCycle, with support from PeopleForBikes and the Better Bike Share Partnership, this program is your ticket to a wilder side of San Antonio, where each bike ride introduces you to both our city’s unique nature and the perks of using BCycle, San Antonio’s bikeshare system.

Save the date and join author, Olivia Aguilar and book narrator, Josie Gutierrez as they discuss stories of love, family, joy and resistance in the outdoors!

We’re taking over Austin’s iconic Congress Avenue — and you’re invited!

Open Congress brings the bold energy of The Texas Tribune Festival into the open for a one-of-a-kind street fest. On Nov. 15, we’re transforming Congress Avenue from 7th to 11th Streets into a hub of ideas, creativity and connection — all totally free and open to the public. From meet and greets and taste tests to book signings and a small business showcase, there’s something for everyone.

Whether you’re a policy pro or just curious about what’s next, Open Congress is your front-row seat to the future of Texas. RSVP now!

The School of Science and Technology is inviting 5th graders from every public, private, and charter school in any San Antonio area school district to participate in its Annual 5th Grade Math Competition, Saturday, November 15th from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Hosted at the SST College Prep campuses, the competition gathers the best fifth grade math minds from throughout each area to compete for the chance to win outstanding prizes while expanding their mathematical boundaries, developing key logical and problem-solving skills, and honing their ability to think abstractly.

Prizes include:

-Apple iPad 11-inch
-Hoverboard
-Drone with Camera
-Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet
-JBL Bluetooth Headphones
-Amazon Smart Speaker

And many more prizes!

Don't miss this chance for your 5th grade student to display their mathematical abilities while winning great prizes. Sign up now!

San Antonio Locations- 5th Grade Math Competition Registration:

SST San Antonio College Prep

SST Hill Country College Prep