Dec 14 Sunday
Celebration Circle is an inclusive, multi-faith community with a creative approach to spirituality. We come from a variety of faith traditions and honor our diversity, choosing to focus on our oneness through creative arts, music, meditation, and sacred ritual. Founded in 1992, we are a 501 (c) (3) non-profit offering celebrations and events in order to foster an experiential approach to spiritual understanding. Join us in affirmation that WE ARE ONE! All are welcome, we have no membership rules or requirements. Visit us at celebrationcircle.org.SERVICES OFFERED:We gather to honor and nurture the Sacred in ourselves, each other and all of Creation in order to foster an experiential approach to spiritual understanding. We hold bi-monthly (2/4 Sunday) sacred gatherings and several "small circle" meetings including DiningCIRCLE (a shared meal) and BiblioCIRCLE (a book club without a book).
Join us for a delightful Nutcracker Tea Party before the show! Guests will enjoy sweet treats, tea, photo opportunities with beloved Nutcracker characters, and festive holiday fun. Perfect for children and families, this whimsical gathering is the ideal way to make magical holiday memories before experiencing the ballet.
Step into a luminous journey through the Christmas story with radiant brass and soaring voices, featuring McDowall’s A Winter’s Night, Pinkham’s Christmas Cantata, and works by Ešenvalds, Stopford, Gabrieli, Tavener, Willcocks, and more.
Tickets may be purchased online or at the door.
Persons of all faiths are invited to a festive offering of carol singing and choral music for Advent and Christmas. Presented in the awe inspiring Little Flower Basilica, a national shrine and historic landmark of San Antonio located near downtown, just off of Hwy 10.
Traditional carols such as "Once in Royal David's City", "The Holly and the Ivy", "Riu, riu, chiu," and "Of the Father's Love Begotten" will be sung along with anthems such as "Alleluia" by Eric Whitacre by the Musica Sacra choir and guests, including choir members from Northwood Presbyterian Church and San Antonio Academy, directed by Owen Duggan and accompanied by organist William Benfield as well as featuring string players from the San Antonio Philharmonic.
This is a free event with donations accepted. Recommended donation $20, $5 students
The 120th San Antonio Deutsche Weihnachtsfeier will take place on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 , at 5:30 p.m. at the Margarite B. Parker Chapel on the campus of Trinity University. The Christmas story is told entirely in the German language using scripture, German Christmas poetry, prayers, choral and congregational singing, and instrumental music. Come and sing Stille Nacht, O Tannenbaum, and other Christmas carols in German! Words and music provided!The Beethoven Maennerchor and the San Antonio Liederkranz choirs will perform. The celebration usually lasts 90 minutes.Arrive early to be sure to find a good seat and to hear Dr. David Heller’s prelude on the magnificent chapel organ (begins at 5:00 p.m.).The annual celebration is free, family-friendly, and open to the public.The Weihnachtsfeier is organized by the San Antonio Deutsche Weihnachtsfeier Society.More information at https://www.saweihnachtsfeier.org or email saweihnachtsfeier@gmail.com. Phone: 210-264 6749.
Powerhouse trio Yungyung Guo, Gold Medalist of the Gurwitz 2024 International Piano Competition; Scott Yoo, celebrated conductor and host of the acclaimed PBS series Now Hear This; and Bion Tsang, recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant and Tchaikovsky Competition Bronze Medal, present a virtuosic program of classical favorites, including Mendelssohn’s piano solo and trio masterpieces.
Dec 20 Saturday
YOSA Philharmonic returns with the second annual A Holiday Spectacular bringing together live orchestra, ballet, and chorus for a one-night celebration of the season!
This collaborative concert features highlights from The Nutcracker performed with live dancers from the School of Ballet San Antonio, vocal selections by the Children’s Chorus of San Antonio, and orchestral music from the YOSA Philharmonic. The young musicians of YOSA Concertino Strings will also be featured in a special spotlight performance. To top it all off, a guest conductor from the North Pole will make an appearance to lead a fun and festive finale.
Whether you’re continuing a favorite tradition or starting a new one, A Holiday Spectacular is the perfect way for families to share an evening of live music, movement, and holiday spirit together.
Dec 21 Sunday
The Heart of Texas Concert Band collaborate with the River City Ringers and the Dianne Brumley Chorale again for our upcoming winter concert, 'Christmas Bells are Ringing!". This concert will be filled with holiday cheer and jolly melodies! Join us as we get into the Holiday Spirit in this beautiful collaborative event. Admission is FREE, a $10 donation is suggested to support the arts in the San Antonio Community!
Dec 22 Monday
Please join us for a special Christmas concert – “Carols by Candlelight” at St Peter Prince of the Apostles Church in Alamo Heights, 111 Barilla Pl. just off Broadway.
This special concert will be on the evening of Monday December 22 at 7pm.
Our concert will feature the works of John Rutter, Gustov Holst and many favorite carols and songs of the season. Music by solo voices and instruments as well as choral selections. Jo Scurlock-Dillard will serve as artistic director for this concert and Nicole Cabello Medrano as collaborative pianist.
This concert sponsored by “Friends of Music at St Peter” and is free and open to the public. For more information contact Nicole Cabello Medrano, Director of Music Ministry at 210-822-3367 or church@stpeterprince.org .
Dec 28 Sunday
Celebration Circle is an inclusive, multi-faith community with a creative approach to spirituality. We come from a variety of faith traditions and honor our diversity, choosing to focus on our oneness through creative arts, music, meditation, and sacred ritual. Founded in 1992, we are a 501 (c) (3) non-profit offering celebrations and events in order to foster an experiential approach to spiritual understanding. Join us in affirmation that WE ARE ONE! All are welcome, we have no membership rules or requirements. Visit us at celebrationcircle.org.SERVICES OFFERED:We gather to honor and nurture the Sacred in ourselves, each other and all of Creation in order to foster an experiential approach to spiritual understanding. We hold bi-monthly sacred worship and several "small circle" meetings including DiningCIRCLE (a shared meal) and BiblioCIRCLE (a book club without a book).