Community Calendar

The late artist and activist Michael Tracy is known for color-saturated paintings, assembled and cast sculptures and mixed-media objects that challenge conventional beauty while addressing issues of faith, ritual, immigration and the environment. In remarkable symmetry, the McNay Art Museum hosted Tracy’s first museum exhibition in 1971 and his works return in the last exhibition he was directly involved with before his recent death at age 80.

The exhibition surveys approximately two decades of his career, and many of the works — paintings, sculptures and mixed media abstract objects — have never been exhibited before. The presentation will feature large-scale paintings spanning floor to ceiling while an original soundscape commissioned from composer Omar Zubair will complete the environment.

'Michael Tracy: The Elegy of Distance' is organized for the McNay Art Museum by René Paul Barilleaux, Head of Curatorial Affairs; and Christopher Rincón, President, Michael Tracy Foundation and Director, River Pierce Foundation.

Major funding is provided by the Arthur and Jane Stieren Fund for Exhibitions and Peter M. Holt. Additional support is provided by the Flora Crichton Visiting Artist Fund; Semmes Foundation, Inc.; Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation of 1992; Christopher C. Hill; Louis H. and Mary Patricia Stumberg Foundation; and Sara Paschall Dodd-Denton.

'Sport and Spectator' provides a common space for the art lover and sports fanatic. In this banner exhibition, contemporary artists transform sports gear and equipment into works of art. Artworks predominantly include sculptures made from common sports objects, including basketballs, footballs, helmets and jerseys that celebrate and critique sports culture, masculinity and materiality.

'Sport and Spectator' features works by Brandon J. Donahue-Shipp, Jeffrey Gibson, Raul Rene Gonzalez, Sophie Inard, Brian Jungen, Justin Korver, Betsy Odom, Esmaa Mohamoud, Hank Willis Thomas and Tyrrell Winston. Numerous exhibitions in the past have been dedicated to sports culture but this is the first dedicated to sports equipment and the artistic alchemy that changes the everyday into the extraordinary.

Rather than conventional display walls, The Fine ART of Dining features sculptural and visual artworks arranged as full-scale table installations, complete with centerpieces, place settings, serving pieces, utensils, and more. Works from artists across Texas—ceramicists, fiber artists, painters, and sculptors—come together in a whimsical, elegant, and sometimes provocative exploration of what it means to gather and share a meal.

Getting ready for a new school year can be stressful for both parents and kids. To help ease the transition, Family Service is proud to host its 12th Annual Back to School Drive!

This initiative gives our San Antonio community a chance to come together and support local students by providing essential school supplies—helping families start the school year with confidence and excitement.

How You Can Help:

- Donate school supplies
- Host a supply drive at your workplace
- Volunteer to assemble school supply packages for students

To get involved or learn more, please contact Debora Perez in Development at
📧 dperez@family-service.org
📞 210-232-5338

Ensuring that our children are school-ready really takes a village of organizations. Together, we can make a difference!

Rhythm & Moves Dance Cardio
with Esta Noche Dance Company
Third Saturday of every month, 10a-11a

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT SPONSORED BY H-E-B and UNIVERSITY HEALTH

Get ready to move, groove, and smile with Rhythm & Moves Dance Cardio, a 60-minute high-energy dance fitness class that combines fun, easy-to-follow choreography with upbeat music.No. No dance experience is necessary! Simple steps and uplifting music make this class fun and accessible for everyone, whether you're looking to boost your cardio endurance, improve coordination, or simply enjoy moving your body. Designed for all ages and abilities, this class is all about joy, energy, and community.

Duration: 60 minutes
Where: Will Naylor Riverwalk Plaza at The Tobin Center (weather permitting; indoor location TBA during inclement weather).
What to Bring/Wear: Comfortable workout clothes, supportive athletic shoes, and water to stay hydrated.
Free Parking: Free parking is available from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM in the surface lot located at the corner of 4th Street and Auditorium Circle (142 Auditorium Circle). Additional street parking may be available.
Come for the beats, stay for the fun, and leave feeling energized and connected to your body and your community.

KLRN Back to School Bash
Join KLRN for a fun back-to-school event! Enjoy a fun morning of activities, games, school supply giveaways (while supplies last), and a visit by Rosie from the PBS KIDS show, Rosie's Rules!

Families stop by for a morning of fun with many local community organizations promoting fun activities for the family. Meet a PBS KIDS character for a meet and greet. Stop by the Registration table at the event to pick up your special KLRN bag with goodies.

Please fill out this registration form to attend. Onsite Registration will be available.

Join San Antonio Parks & Recreation and the San Antonio chapter of Silent Book Club for the annual Silent Book Club Festival! This anniversary celebration features the well loved silent reading time and separate social hour, but this special event also includes so much more!

• Bookish Vendors

• Social Time

• Silent Reading Hour

• Sound Bath

...and more!

For more information follow @SBC_SanAntonio on Instagram or Silent Book Club San Antonio on Bookclubs.com.

The Mindful Reboot©: Pickleball Tournament & Community Connection is a fantastic opportunity to focus on healing and well-being through engaging in both pickleball and mindfulness activities. With skilled referees leading the tournaments, participants of all skill levels can enjoy a welcoming environment.

Our amazing children’s bookseller is bringing you a story and activity every Saturday at 10:30am! 🤩

We hope to see everyone this Saturday (and every Saturday)!

Learn proper pruning techniques, so your drought tolerant & native perennials can bloom again in the fall in time for fall pollinators!

Texas summers can make our gardens look dry and tired leaving gardeners wondering if their plants will recover. The great news is that with proper pruning techniques, drought tolerant and native perennials can bloom again in the fall just in time for fall pollinators! Care and safe use of pruners and hand tools will be discussed with a chance to practice hands-on skills during this workshop. Supplies will be provided during the workshop, but feel free to bring your own pruners and gloves if you'd like.