Community Calendar

Ballet Nepantla is a New York City-based dance company founded by South Texas native ANDREA GUAJARDO and Guadalajara-based MARTIN RODRIGUEZ.
In this production of Mística, Ballet Nepantla honors our ancestors through extraordinary dance and innovative choreography. Mística ignites the senses and accentuates the cultural significance of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in a unique and creative production.

Mística tells stories of the ancients through new choreographic renditions of La Danza del Venado, Danza de los Viejitos, and other traditional favorites. New stories also emerge as the dead come back to life in a celebratory fashion in Angelitos, Catrina Ball and Palo Congo.

Ballet Nepantla’s choreography employs a fusion style of storytelling where ballet folklorico, classical ballet, and contemporary dance come together to create an emerging genre. Colorful costumes designed for blacklight set the stage for a spectacular experience that is both heartfelt and celebratory.

Attendees are invited to write down the name of a lost loved one and place it in the basket in the lobby as they enter the theater. The basket with names will be placed on the altar on stage during the opening of the show in remembrance of lives lost.

The general public is invited to attend this FREE community performance made possible by CULTIVAR, Texas A&M San Antonio, Southwest ISD, The Herrera Law Firm and Muñoz Public Relations.

La Vida de los Muertos brings to life the traditions and stories of Día de los Muertos. The performance features characters who explain the significance of honoring our loved ones who have passed, blending folkloric dance and mariachi music in a powerful tribute. Bring a lawn chair and a photo for the Community Altar and let’s celebrate life and legacy together under the stars! This free dance and music production is presented by the Guadalupe Dance Academy and Mariachi Academy.

Join us November 2nd 2025 for
The Annual Dia De Los Muertos Fireworks Festival - presented by Planet K & The Phogg Phoundation for the Pursuit of Happiness at Wood lawn Lake Park, 12 pm - 9:00 pm
This is a free, family/pet friendly event that commemorates the Day of the Dead and brings the San Antonio community together to rejoice in the lives of loved ones passed.
This event features numerous local artists and craft vendors selling themed creations, a special alter, a build your own skull station for kids, face painting booths, family photo booths, memorial balloon release and a classic car show. The evening will culminate with a spectacular 20-minute display of pyrotechnic fireworks that are set to go off at 8:15 pm. Wear your best Day of the Dead makeup and costumes and come ready to celebrate with us!
*****BRING LAWN CHAIRS OR BLANKETS*****
For more information visit
http://www.planetktexasfireworks.com/.
Proceeds benefit
South Texas Blood and Tissue
southtexasblood.org
Bexar Area Harm Reduction Coalition
http://harmreduction.org/
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
http://www.sanantonioaids.org/
San Antonio Child Safe
http://www.childsafe-sa.org/
San Antonio Pets Alive
http://www.sanantoniopetsalive.org/
San Antonio Food Bank
https://safoodbank.org/
Phogg Foundation
http://www.phogg4.com/

Join Westside Stories Magazine and URBAN-15 for this year's Day of The Dead Lantern Release Celebration at Elmendorf Lake Park! This celebration brings the community together for a day of remembrance for those friends and loved ones who have passed on. The honoring is marked by the release of lanterns into Elmendorf Lake, followed by URBAN-15's annual "Carnaval de Los Muertos" procession.

Illuminated in brilliant hand-made costumes, URBAN-15's ensemble will perform along the paths at Elmendorf Lake Park in an annual tradition that began 40 years ago. Carnaval de Los Muertos is a magical spectacle of motion, imagery, sound, and color. The dancers in their costumes of embedded lights and the glowing banners personalized with photos, proceed in an illuminated procession that evokes floating spirits passing through our city.

Come out for a magical evening with vendors, music, and spectacle!

Lantern Release: 6:30pm

Carnaval de Los Muertos Procession: 7:30pm

Diwali Festival is occurring in the fall that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair. Enjoy dances from Indian culture in the form of music, dance and storytelling. Don’t miss this entertaining event!

Celebrate International day of Flamenco with a performance by Arte Y Pasion at Main Plaza on November 16. The event begins with a proclamation ceremony led by Andrea "Vocab" Sanderson followed by a performance by the avant garde troupe Arte y Pasion featuring dancer Geneviève Obregon and Austin's Celeia Cellars and Jose Manuel Tejeda. The event is free and open to the public.

Arte y Pasion is a Spanish and flamenco dance company and 501c Texas non-profit.

This event is part of the 16th annual WeFlamenco Fest

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.

In 2018, Eva's Heroes asked Alamo City Arts and Alamo City Dance Company to create a sensory friendly Nutcracker that featured the incredible individuals that participate in their amazing organization. Now in our 2025 production we look forward to adding more magic with Eva's Heroes!
This abridged version of the classic tale tells the story of Clara and her sister receiving a Nutcracker on Christmas Eve! They take a magical journey through a snowy forest in to the Land of Sweets and meet many new friends along the way! Music volume and lighting are adapted to accommodate everyone! On behalf of Alamo City Arts and Alamo City Dance Company, please join us for this beautiful production as we remember that sometimes we all need a little Christmas.

Tickets are $20 for general admission and parking is always free!

Experience the magic of the holiday season with San Antonio Youth Ballet’s The Nutcracker. Journey with Clara as her beloved nutcracker comes to life and whisks her away through a dazzling world of battling mice, dancing snowflakes, and the enchanting Land of Sweets. Featuring stunning costumes, beautiful choreography, and the timeless Tchaikovsky score, this beloved holiday tradition is a must-see for families of all ages.

Alamo City Arts is proud to present Alamo City Dance Company's 33rd annual production of The Nutcracker December 20th & 21st at the beautiful Thiry Auditorium located on the campus of Our Lady of the Lake University.
​This classical holiday tale will feature a cast of over 85 performers in over 160 roles, all accompanied by live orchestration from Alamo City Symphony Viva!
Tickets range from $30-$45 depending on your seats location and parking at Thiry Auditorium is always free!