Community Calendar

In collaboration with the San Antonio Report, on Friday, May 8, TPR hosts a Luminaries breakfast event about bringing baseball to the city center. On the west side of downtown, the center of the phased-in project, estimated at a combined $1 billion, is a new ballpark for the San Antonio Missions, followed by private development projects to include a hotel, as well as residential and mixed-use developments.

Event Details:
Friday, May 8, 2026

8:00 am - Breakfast reception

8:30 am - Conversation

9:30 am - Farewells

Irma & Emilio Nicolas Media Center
TPR's headquarters in downtown San Antonio
321 W Commerce St
San Antonio, TX 78205

WHEN YOU ATTEND A TEXAS PUBLIC RADIO (TPR) EVENT OR PROGRAM,
YOU ENTER AN AREA WHERE PHOTOGRAPHY AND
AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO RECORDING MAY OCCUR.

WHAT: A captivating large-scale immersive art experience, Otherwild, will transform the San Antonio Botanical Garden this spring into a vibrant world where wonder takes root and the sky comes alive.

Debuting Saturday, March 7, the exhibition features colorful visionary installations by artist Patrick Shearn and his internationally renowned studio, Poetic Kinetics, which is recognized for large-scale public art that inspires awe, movement, and creative exploration.

Otherwild invites visitors to step into a whimsical, nature-inspired environment where art and landscape merge. The installation will unfold into two distinct parts:

● Flora Borealis - a custom Skynet installation of ultra-lightweight, kinetic elements that float with the breeze, contrasting the SABG’s natural landscape

● Enchanted Trees - a sculptural grove of ten imaginary species, each with its own personality, crafted from reflective, movement-responsive materials that interact with sunlight and wind.

Otherwild is included with standard admission. To learn more and purchase tickets, please visit www.sabgtx.org

WHEN: March 7 - July 7, 2026

WHERE: San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place
San Antonio, Texas 78209

Otherwild is included with standard admission. Daily admission to the San Antonio Botanical Garden is $18-22 adults; $16-20 military; $13-15 children aged 3-13; $3 Museums for All (with SNAP or WIC EBT card and valid ID).

🎣 Join the San Antonio River Authority for River Rodeo 2026 - Headwaters to Mission Reach! This fun fishing challenge on the river is a great opportunity for anglers of all experience levels to get outside, enjoy the water, and be part of something meaningful!

🌊 Participants will fish designated areas, log their catches, and compete across different categories while helping highlight and support our local waterways.

🌿 Get outside
🐟 Fish the river
📱 Log your catch
💧 Make an impact

👉 Learn more and sign up: https://bit.ly/SARiverRodeo2026

As the Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) celebrates 30 years of stewardship on June 28th, we invite residents, students, businesses, and organizations from Atascosa, Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays, Medina, and Uvalde counties to help us look to the future by showcasing how you're managing the drought. Whether you're collecting rainwater, composting, using drip irrigation, or embracing native plants—we want to see it!

Winning photos will be featured in the 2027 EAA Calendar, celebrating innovation, resilience, and the community’s shared commitment to protecting the aquifer.

Edwards Aquifer Authority is a Texan by Nature conservation partner.

Join us for complimentary shredding services at our Southwest Military Financial Center. We encourage you to bring your documents, start shredding and protect your security. Only paper products will be accepted, with a limit of 10 boxes/bags per visitor. This event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!
For shredding guidelines, please visit: http://bit.ly/shredit-frost

Event contact:
Shelbi Young
syoung@cegroupinc.net
210-569-6906

📸 Discover. Capture. Share the Beauty of the River Basin.
From flowing creeks and rivers to native plants, wildlife, and outdoor adventures, the San Antonio River Basin is full of photo-worthy moments. Show us your unique perspective in the 9th Annual River Clicks Photo Contest!

🌟 This year’s Special Category highlights Student photographers, celebrating the creativity and unique perspectives of our community’s youth. With continued growth in student participation over the years, the San Antonio River Authority is proud to recognize and encourage young photographers through this featured category.

🌿 The San Antonio River Authority invites you to explore the natural beauty of the entire San Antonio River Basin and share your photos with us!

Photo Categories:
🌊 Creeks & Rivers
🦃 Animals (native wildlife)
🌿 Plants (native vegetation)
🐞 Insects & Pollinators
🏃‍➡️ Recreation
😸 Pets
🍁 Seasonal Variation
⭐ Special Category - Student Category (under 18)

Photos must be taken within Bexar, Wilson, Karnes, or Goliad County.
Winners will be announced prior to a reception at the Witte Museum in Fall 2026. More details will be given to all finalists.

📷 Limit: 1 photo per category.
👨‍👩‍👧 Student entries require parent/guardian consent and a waiver.
📅 The contest is open March 1st - May 31st
🔗 www.sariverauthority.org/photocontest/

In celebration of National Pet Week (May 3-9), join Thousand Oaks Library for a variety of pet-themed crafts! Use our templates or design your own. Using shrinky dinks, create pet tags, keychains, charms, magnets and more. You can also turn your design into a button! Supplies are provided while they last. All ages welcome.

To find more National Pet Week programs at various Library locations, visit Guides.Mysapl.Org/Petcare.

The Gunter Hotel will host a full-day celebration on Friday, May 8, honoring blues legend Robert Johnson, who famously recorded in Room 414 in 1936. The event begins with a free panel discussion (4–5 p.m.) exploring Johnson’s legacy and influence on American music, followed by a free birthday celebration in the lobby (5–6 p.m.) featuring cake, coffee, poetry, and a vinyl listening experience.

The evening continues with a ticketed concert (7:30–10:30 p.m.) in the Crystal Ballroom, headlined by Sue Foley, The Peterson Brothers, and Nicky Diamonds. Tiered concert admission tickets are available for $40-75. A late-night blues jam at Bar 414 (9 p.m.–midnight) will round out the festivities.

Catch the Fun with River Rodeo!
A community-wide fishing challenge hosted by the San Antonio River Authority and San Antonio River Foundation in partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Fin Addict Angler Foundation. The event invites anglers tolog their catches, compete on live leaderboards, win prizes, and support real fisheries science while enjoying outdoor river adventures.

How to Register: Log catches using MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas https://www.anglersatlas.com/event/888/2026-river-rodeo

River Rodeo combines outdoor recreation with citizen science by allowing anglers to log species, size, and general location data to support fisheries research and river management. Participants can track progress on live leaderboards, compete in multiple categories, and remain eligible for prizes and raffles throughout the challenge.

Visit our website for a full list of event rules.

WHAT: A captivating large-scale immersive art experience, Otherwild, will transform the San Antonio Botanical Garden this spring into a vibrant world where wonder takes root and the sky comes alive.

Debuting Saturday, March 7, the exhibition features colorful visionary installations by artist Patrick Shearn and his internationally renowned studio, Poetic Kinetics, which is recognized for large-scale public art that inspires awe, movement, and creative exploration.

Otherwild invites visitors to step into a whimsical, nature-inspired environment where art and landscape merge. The installation will unfold into two distinct parts:

● Flora Borealis - a custom Skynet installation of ultra-lightweight, kinetic elements that float with the breeze, contrasting the SABG’s natural landscape

● Enchanted Trees - a sculptural grove of ten imaginary species, each with its own personality, crafted from reflective, movement-responsive materials that interact with sunlight and wind.

Otherwild is included with standard admission. To learn more and purchase tickets, please visit www.sabgtx.org

WHEN: March 7 - July 7, 2026

WHERE: San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place
San Antonio, Texas 78209

Otherwild is included with standard admission. Daily admission to the San Antonio Botanical Garden is $18-22 adults; $16-20 military; $13-15 children aged 3-13; $3 Museums for All (with SNAP or WIC EBT card and valid ID).