Community Calendar

Selena Forever | Siempre Selena is a photographic exhibition featuring images by Texas photographer John Dyer, capturing Selena at a pivotal moment in her rise to stardom.
On View: June 4, 2026 – January 4, 2027

This exhibition features intimate and striking photographs captured during Selena’s rise to international stardom in the early 1990s. The exhibition offers an intimate look at an artist whose talent, charisma and determination transformed Tejano music and helped redefine representation for Mexican American women in popular culture. The featured images have never been displayed together, giving new context to Dyer’s work with Selena.

More than a music icon, Selena was a groundbreaking Tejana whose story reflected the spirit of the American West itself: bold, resilient, entrepreneurial and deeply connected to culture and community. Like generations of Tejanos who helped shape Texas through perseverance, innovation and cultural pride, Selena forged her own path while carrying the traditions of her community forward. Her legacy continues to inspire new generations, embodying the pioneering spirit, creativity and determination that remain central to the story of the West.

“Selena’s story is deeply connected to the cultural pride and artistic expression that define Tejano identity,” said Jackson. “Her influence transcends music and continues to inspire audiences across generations, making her an important part of this broader cultural conversation. The exhibition shares an icon who demonstrates the lasting influence of Tejanos – and Tejanas – in Texas and beyond.

Join us for a FREE Chess Tournament! This will be a US Chess Federation rated tournament, meaning all participants must be registered USCF members. Visit the registration link for more information.

“Puro Conjunto: Border(less) Sound” celebrates how this uniquely Texan genre continues to thrive in San Antonio, the region, and beyond. The exhibit will highlight the people, places, and traditions at the heart of conjunto. Museum visitors will see conjunto pioneer Bruno Villarreal’s accordion, along with artifacts central to the genre—some of which will be on display for the first time--along with loans from the community and other organizations. Additionally, visitors are invited to get hands-on with a selection of musical instruments at an interactive station on the exhibit floor.

Adult $10, youth (5-17), senior (65+) and military with ID $5, UT San Antonio students, faculty and staff – Free

Cashless facility – purchase tickets online at https://texancultures.universitytickets.com/

Bring history to the table this summer at Casa Navarro's Camp Bexar Cocina. Families are invited to experience San Antonio’s culinary past through a hands-on cooking series on June 20, July 11 and July 25. Each class explores historic local recipes and food traditions while participants prepare and enjoy the dishes together.

June 20: Pan de Campo
July 11: Chili Queen Chili
July 25: Cornbread

Please Fill out the signup form and call to reserve your spot with registration fee. Registration will close one week before each camp is scheduled to begin.

8 and up (must include 1 adult)
$25 covers a family of four per session /less than four will still be charged $25, $75 for all three sessions.
(210) 226-4801
casa-navarro@thc.texas.gov

Limited free parking is available directly across from museum entrance. There are also a number of paid parking lots and garages within walking distance. Please refer to our website for more information.

Come and join us for a unique event offering some vintage tech. Typewriters will be available for attendees to sit down and manually type out a poem, a few thoughts, or perhaps a letter to a loved one. So come for a nostalgic throw-back or experience pre-PC tech for the first time. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Meet the artist behind Ruby City’s illustrated Family Guides! Join Colleen Borsh, the artist who designs the exhibition guides enjoyed by all, for a special drawing workshop inspired by the artworks on view.

Working directly in the gallery, Colleen will share insight into her process and offer creative prompts to encourage close looking, imagination, and personal interpretation. Participants will explore how drawing can deepen engagement with contemporary art, just as the Family Guides are designed to do.

All materials will be provided, and no prior drawing experience is necessary. Guests are welcome to drop in at any time during the session and stay as long as they like.

Space is limited. Registration is required.

Join the AYA Cancer Foundation for the 2026 AYA Summer Luncheon, an inspiring afternoon dedicated to supporting adolescents and young adults facing cancer. This special event brings together survivors, families, healthcare professionals, advocates, and community members to raise awareness and provide immediate financial relief to AYA cancer patients in need.

The luncheon will feature meaningful stories of resilience, community impact, and hope, along with special guest speakers and opportunities to support the foundation through donations, sponsorships, and community engagement. Guests will also learn more about the AYA Cancer Foundation’s mission to provide direct assistance for essentials such as housing, transportation, groceries, fertility preservation, and other urgent needs that many young cancer patients face during treatment.

As one of the only nonprofits focused on providing immediate financial assistance specifically for adolescents and young adults with cancer, the AYA Cancer Foundation is committed to ensuring no young person faces cancer alone. Together, we are creating healing, hope, and real support for families who need it most.

Individual tickets are $100 per person. Table sponsorships for 10 guests are available for $2,500. Additional sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses and community partners interested in supporting the mission of the AYA Cancer Foundation. Adolescents and young adults with cancer, along with AYA caregivers, may attend free of charge. Tickets and sponsorship information can be purchased through the provided event link.

Learn the art of preserving photos, memories, and stories in your very own scrapbook! This beginner-friendly workshop teaches you the basics of layout design, journaling techniques, and decorative elements. Just bring a few photos and memorabilia and preserve your personal and family history while creating a scrapbook page!

PLEASE NOTE: This program is open to the first 10 people to arrive. Teens and adults welcome. It's recommended to bring 3-6 printed photos and memorabilia such as ticket stubs, notes, etc.

Join us for a powerful and uplifting community event hosted by the Heartfulness Institute in partnership with the library. Hear from a City Engineer who survived a major heart-health challenge and is now committed to raising awareness and inspiring others through his personal journey of resilience, life style transformation, inner balance.
This free event includes:
- A heartfelt talk by the speaker
- A guided Heartfulness relaxation and meditation session
- Q&A and community conversion
- Light refreshments and connection

Interested in looking for your African American roots? Wondering how to begin? Join us and discover how to start the journey. Find out what databases, books, and resources are out there to help you uncover your family history.