Community Calendar

The Briscoe is excited to invite guests and members of the museum to participate in our community Ofrenda (Altar) in celebration of Dia de los Muertos.

The Day of the Dead Holiday is thought to have grown from Indigenous origins blending with European traditions in Mexico and today is a national symbol of Mexican and Mexican-American heritage.

The Briscoe’s Ofrenda commemorates loved ones of the museum’s staff, community and the West. Museum guests and members are invited to add photos of lost loved ones and your personal offering.

Join AARP San Antonio and the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center for a hands-on sugar skull decorating workshop. This event is a beautiful way to kick off the Día de los Muertos season, offering participants a chance to learn the cultural significance behind sugar skulls and create their own colorful keepsake. It’s a celebration of memory, tradition, and creativity. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged!

The Bugs, Bikes, & Botany: Nature Adventure Kit Program invites families to experience the Mission Reach from a whole new angle—a bug’s-eye view! Brought to you by the San Antonio River Foundation, BiblioTech and San Antonio BCycle, with support from PeopleForBikes and the Better Bike Share Partnership, this program is your ticket to a wilder side of San Antonio, where each bike ride introduces you to both our city’s unique nature and the perks of using BCycle, San Antonio’s bikeshare system.

Drop in and join us for open play American Mahjong! Bring your own set, or use one of our two sets. Make some new friends while having fun!

For medical professionals, professional caregivers, or family members who have loved ones with dementia - join our two-session workshop on Understanding Dementia. Topics covered include basic knowledge about the brain; communicating with a dementia patient; activities of living; making the most of each day; and behaviors of persons with dementia.

Call 210-492-8100 to register. There is no fee to attend this workshop.

Join us at Molly Pruitt Library for this weekly program on living well with diabetes. A Community Nutrition Education Coordinator with the San Antonio Food Bank will lead us through these classes. Throughout this curriculum, we will lay the foundation for understanding type 2 diabetes and teach various nutrition topics and lifestyle choices.

Attendance at all sessions is not required. Please join the sessions that interest you!

- Aug. 12th: Diabetes Awareness
- Aug. 26th: Healthy Eating with Diabetes/Breakfast
- Sept. 9th: Understanding the Food Label/All About Fats
- Sept. 23rd: Types of Carbohydrates/Role of Fiber
- Oct. 7th: Developing an Exercise Program/About Water
- Oct. 21st: Food Safety/Building a Healthy Pantry
- Nov. 4th: Healthy Eating on a Lean Budget/Eating Out
- Nov. 18th: Exercise Program/Coping with Stress
- Dec. 2nd: Storing Fresh Produce

We welcome all middle and high school ages to come join us for a Fiesta Youth meeting. Our youth meetings provide a safe, non-judgmental, affirming place for all LGBTQ+ youth. Every Tuesday, our youth meet at Woodlawn Pointe to meet new friends, participate in fun games and activities (field trips, too!), and join in on group discussions.

Macbeth
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Laura T. Garza

This is not your traditional Macbeth. This production reimagines Shakespeare’s tragedy through the lens of a Narcos-inspired world, where the pursuit of power is fueled by violence, ambition, and corruption. Set against a gritty backdrop of cartel politics and empire-building, this bold retelling asks: What is the true cost of power?

This concept connects Shakespeare’s timeless themes of greed and fate with a contemporary world that audiences will instantly recognize, making it both relevant and impactful.

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Each year, SAJF distributes grants to nonprofits in the San Antonio region for specific projects that will benefit economically, emotionally and/or physically disadvantaged individuals. In 2024-2025, we distributed $75,000 to 14 nonprofits in our community! We are pleased to announce that we will again be accepting applications for grants. Grant applications may be submitted by organizations recognized as tax exempt under internal revenue code 501(c)3 seeking funding of $20,000 or less. Now is the time to get started! Grant applications are due by November 1, 2025! Grant application and guidelines are available on the SAJF website at www.sajuniorforum.org. Questions? Email the VP Grants at grants@sajuniorforum.org