Community Calendar

“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/

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.

Explore MACRI’s new traveling exhibit, You Have the Right: Mexican Americans and Due Process of the Law.

This exhibit explores three court cases involving Mexican Americans and Mexican-perceived individuals that have been significant to the interpretation of the Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments and shaped interpretation of due process of the law in the United States: Miranda v. Arizona (1966), United States v. Brignoni-Ponce (1975), and Chavez v. Martinez (2003).

The verdict in these cases, whose plaintiffs were Mexican American and Latino individuals, affect all Americans today. Miranda v. Arizona (1966) secured what we now call our “Miranda rights;” United States v. Brignoni-Ponce (1975) prohibited law enforcement from stopping and questioning someone on the basis of their appearance; and Chavez v. Martinez (2003) marked a rollback in protections from coercive questioning from authorities.

The three moments featured in this exhibit remind us that the interpretation of constitutional amendments is constantly debated in courts at all levels of government, and can result in expansions and contractions of civil rights. The legal struggle for civil rights is continuous, and rarely a linear progression.

The exhibit will be on display from Monday, April 27, 2026 through Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

The exhibit gallery is open Monday through Friday, 10 AM—NOON and 1 – 4 PM, or by appointment.

MACRI’s programs are funded in part by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture, Bexar County, the Mellon Foundation, the John L. Santikos Charitable Foundation Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation, Spurs Give, and individual donors like you! Gracias!

Experience the vibrant energy of German heritage with a live performance and cultural presentation by Grammy-nominated musician Alex Meixner. Enjoy a dynamic blend of traditional accordion music and storytelling, then join in an engaging craft celebrating German culture!

This event at San Antonio Public Library is in partnership with Musical Bridges Around the World (MBAW), a nonprofit arts and social impact organization with the mission to provide access to global arts for all.

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.

Experience the vibrant energy of German heritage with a live performance and cultural presentation by Grammy-nominated musician Alex Meixner. Enjoy a dynamic blend of traditional accordion music and storytelling, then join in an engaging craft celebrating German culture!

This event at San Antonio Public Library is in partnership with Musical Bridges Around the World (MBAW), a nonprofit arts and social impact organization with the mission to provide access to global arts for all.

This lecture will provide an overview of the different types of data centers, how and where data centers are located in Texas, challenges and impacts arising from their construction and operations, and policy and technical recommendations; the presentation will cover energy, water, wastewater, public health, and public resources challenges and will provide recommendations intended to lessen their associated impacts.

Experience the vibrant energy of German heritage with a live performance and cultural presentation by Grammy-nominated musician Alex Meixner. Enjoy a dynamic blend of traditional accordion music and storytelling, then join in an engaging craft celebrating German culture!

This event at San Antonio Public Library is in partnership with Musical Bridges Around the World (MBAW), a nonprofit arts and social impact organization with the mission to provide access to global arts for all.

Want to join a book club, but don't want the pressure of reading a particular book and pretending you liked it? Then do we have the club for you! Join us for our No Pressure Book Club. Think of it as a gathering with other book centric folx to chat about books, any books, the one you're reading, one you did read, or even one you'd like to.

DJ / Creative Summer Camp:
A fun, creative, and music-filled summer camp for your kids.

Campers will dive into the world of music and technology with hands-on experiences in DJ’ing, music production, digital art, and creative tech tools.

Led by a lineup of professional DJs, artists, and industry mentors, this camp is designed to spark imagination and grow creative confidence.

CAMP DETAILS:
An adventure in technology and music that provides students with hands-on experiences in DJ’ing, music production, new technology, and activities to expand their knowledge, interests, and strengthen soft skills. This DJ / Music & Art Summer Camp is led by a talented mix of working DJ’s, artists, and professionals. Visits by guest DJ’s and industry experts are also part of the Camp experience to give students a chance to learn from those working in the industry.

Days are structured with opportunities for creative and independent learners to explore and expand their talents. Camp concludes with an amped-up audio experience “After Party”, to showcase their newly learned skills and talents to family and friends.

Ages: 8-17

Date: June 23rd – 26th, 2026
Location: The AM Project Studio, 2500 McCullough, SATX 78212
Time: 8:30am – 12:00pm

Cost: $320.00
Enrollment Limit: 20 DJ spaces available; registration closes when all available spaces are filled.

Days are structured with opportunities for creative and independent learners to explore and expand their talents. Camp concludes with an amped-up audio experience “After Party”, to showcase their newly learned skills and talents to family and friends.