Community Calendar

Poetry lovers, celebrate! URBAN-15 announces the 2025 Mega Corazón Poetry Festival will premiere on Wednesday, April 16th at 8pm! Join us at our livestream page, urban15.org/live-stream, for this powerful marathon of words by 17 of San Antonio’s most renowned poets. The stream will run continuously on a 24/7 loop through the end of National Poetry Month, and audiences will have a chance to vote for their favorite poet online at urban15.org. This vote will determine the winner of Mega Corazón, who will be awarded the $500 "Gregg Barrios Precious Words Prize".

URBAN-15 challenged the participating poets this year to produce impactful work that will resonate with audiences during these times of uncertainty. The poets all answered this call and provided some of the finest readings in Megan Corazón's history. This work will include readings from past and present San Antonio Poets Laureate, including Carmen Tafolla, Octavio Quintanilla, Andrea “Vocab’ Sanderson, Eddie Vega, and a wide array of talented voices.

Mega Corazón presents an incredible opportunity for audiences around the globe to celebrate National Poetry Month with some of Texas' premiere poets. Join us and cast your vote for the “Gregg Barrios Precious Words Prize” at urban15.org.

Poetry lovers, celebrate! URBAN-15 announces the 2025 Mega Corazón Poetry Festival will premiere on Wednesday, April 16th at 8pm! Join us at our livestream page, urban15.org/live-stream, for this powerful marathon of words by 17 of San Antonio’s most renowned poets. The stream will run continuously on a 24/7 loop through the end of National Poetry Month, and audiences will have a chance to vote for their favorite poet online at urban15.org. This vote will determine the winner of Mega Corazón, who will be awarded the $500 "Gregg Barrios Precious Words Prize".

URBAN-15 challenged the participating poets this year to produce impactful work that will resonate with audiences during these times of uncertainty. The poets all answered this call and provided some of the finest readings in Megan Corazón's history. This work will include readings from past and present San Antonio Poets Laureate, including Carmen Tafolla, Octavio Quintanilla, Andrea “Vocab’ Sanderson, Eddie Vega, and a wide array of talented voices.

Mega Corazón presents an incredible opportunity for audiences around the globe to celebrate National Poetry Month with some of Texas' premiere poets. Join us and cast your vote for the “Gregg Barrios Precious Words Prize” at urban15.org.

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.

The St. Philip's College CultureFest and Rib Cook-Off is an official Fiesta® San Antonio event held on the St. Philip's College MLK campus. It is a high-energy and kid-friendly festival featuring a rib cook-off, LIVE music, a car show, food and non-food vendors, and several grill raffles, all in one location!

Join San Antonio Parks & Recreation for a Fiesta-themed party and enjoy a fun day of activities with existing amigos...and make some new ones! This event is hosted at one of Parks' Adult & Senior Centers, adults 18 and up are welcome to attend.

Participants can enjoy music, food, games, exhibitors, and more!

For more info call Commander's House Adult & Senior Center at (210) 207-3010

San Antonio College’s music business program presents Fredstock, a free music festival that’s an official Fiesta Event.
Bands include:
Grupo Metal featuring Chris Perez, El Dusty, Los #3 Dinners, Jason Kane & the Jive,
The Wizard, Powered Wig Machine.
The event is open to all ages. Food trucks will be onsite. Bring your own lawn chairs. Fredstock, now in its 16th year, is named after SAC faculty member and founder of the music business program Fred Weiss.

URBAN-15 seeks talented drummers with experience from high school, college, or any musical group for the 2025-2026 season of performances. These performances include a wide variety events, including Dia de Los Muertos, Luminaria, and International Festivals. Interested drummers are invited to call (210) 736-1500 or email events@urban15.org, and to join URBAN-15’s drum ensemble during open rehearsals Thursdays at 7pm at 2500 S. Presa. This Open Call is FREE to join, and open to all members of the community regardless of age, race, or gender identity.

Drummers enrolled into the Open Call will practice the ensemble’s various performance styles and genres, including Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and experimental rhythms. Final selections to join the URBAN-15 Percussion Ensemble will take place at the end of the Open Call period during a formal tryout. Those selected to join will be expected to participate in the majority of the season’s performances as well as perform in gear such as illuminated costumes, helmets, and masks alongside URBAN-15’s Dance Ensemble. URBAN-15’s ensembles are close knit groups, and may lead to professional connections within or outside the musical sphere. Ensemble members are also asked to volunteer for miscellaneous duties such as parking assistance, kitchen aid, guest ushering, and more.

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.

Stick around after the Battle of Flowers Parade and join Providence Catholic School for Fiesta for our Girls.

This is a kid friendly fiesta event. Stay and listen to DJ Albert Cantu and a special musical performance by Michelle Garibay Carey '88. Tickets for items are $1 each. Items ranges for $1-$10. Proceeds Benefit our Campus Life organizations and Providence Catholic School.

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Seguin Council 682 is proud to present the 16th annual Cinco de Mayo Pachanga May 2nd and 3rd, 2025. The Pachanga is an arts and culture festival that celebrates Seguin’s connection to the historic Mexican victory in the 1862 Battle of Puebla.

The festival has something for everyone. From bounce houses to art projects and live Lucha Libre, to a variety of food and craft vendors for you to enjoy. We’re bringing back last year’s crowd favorites, like the Chancla Toss and Concha Eating Contest, and are adding a 'Bark in the Barrio' Dog Costume Contest, and a 'Como la Flor' Costume Contest. In addition to cultural performances by local groups, hear 'Nuevo Camino,' 'Movimiento Cumbia,' the 'Conjunto Cats,' and '512 Degrees,’ our headlining act.

All are welcome, see you in downtown Seguin!