Community Calendar

The San Antonio Art League + Museum will open its 96th Annual Juried Art Exhibition on Sunday, April 12, 2026, with a public reception and awards ceremony from 3–5 PM. The exhibition remains on view through June 12, 2026.

Selected from more than 500 submissions from across Texas, this year’s exhibition reflects the breadth and vitality of contemporary practice. More than $14,000 in awards will be presented at the opening reception.

Museum Hours: 10 am–3 pm Tue–Sat. Admission is FREE.

Artpace's Spring 2026 International Artist-in-Residence Exhibitions are on view now until July 19, 2026. Visit three new exhibitions at Artpace this season: Hydra by Violette Bule, Hauntology of Their Labor by Mel Chin, and trăng trắng | milk moon by Việt Lê.

The Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution District 8 Chapters are excited to announce the opening of the American Revolution Experience at Mammen Family Public Library, Bulverde, TX on May 27, 2026 at 10:00 am.

The innovative pop-up exhibition includes twelve display panels and three interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling, illustration, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. Created through a collaboration between the American Battlefield Trust and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, the exhibit is also made possible by generous matching funds from the National Park Service's American Battlefield Protection Program battlefield interpretation grants.

The exhibit will run through June 2, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Mammen Family Public Library in Bulverde.

Please see open hours for this exhibition below:

May 27: 10:00am - 4:00pm
May 28: 10:00am - 7:00pm
May 29: 10:00am - 4:00pm
May 30: 10:00am - 4:00pm
May 31: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
June 1: 10:00am - 4:00pm
June 2: 10:00am - 7:00pm

Start your weekend with calm and clarity. Join the Heartfulness Institute San Antonio for a free weekly guided meditation session designed to help you relax, center yourself, and rejuvenate. Open to all levels — no prior meditation experience needed.
Supported by the Mayor’s Fitness Council and offered in partnership with San Antonio Parks & Recreation.

Register for the 2026 MACRI Symposium— MACRI's annual gathering of powerful Latino voices addressing pressing civil rights issues of our time.

This year’s symposium brings together an extraordinary lineup of Latino thought leaders—scholars, advocates, artists, and public servants—who will engage in timely conversations on representation, equity, prosperity, and the future of civil rights in America. While MACRI is rooted in history, this signature event is where history meets the present—connecting past struggles to today’s most urgent challenges.

This event is free with tiered VIP and sponsorship options available.

Join us every Saturday morning for Story Hour where our very own Ms Leslie will read to your little ones, followed by a craft activity.

Ages 3-8. Parents must stay with kiddos during Story Hour.

Looking for something new to read? Join us as we take a journey through the genres and explore all that reading fiction has to offer. Curious about fantasy? We’ve got you covered! Interested in trying out some mystery? We’ll clue you in to some good titles! Each month, we’ve chosen a book from a different genre that we’ll read and discuss.

In March, our book journey begins with the thriller genre. The book selection is First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston.

In April (Historical Fiction) we'll discuss The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead.

In May (Fantasy) we'll discuss Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

📸 Discover. Capture. Share the Beauty of the River Basin.
From flowing creeks and rivers to native plants, wildlife, and outdoor adventures, the San Antonio River Basin is full of photo-worthy moments. Show us your unique perspective in the 9th Annual River Clicks Photo Contest!

🌟 This year’s Special Category highlights Student photographers, celebrating the creativity and unique perspectives of our community’s youth. With continued growth in student participation over the years, the San Antonio River Authority is proud to recognize and encourage young photographers through this featured category.

🌿 The San Antonio River Authority invites you to explore the natural beauty of the entire San Antonio River Basin and share your photos with us!

Photo Categories:
🌊 Creeks & Rivers
🦃 Animals (native wildlife)
🌿 Plants (native vegetation)
🐞 Insects & Pollinators
🏃‍➡️ Recreation
😸 Pets
🍁 Seasonal Variation
⭐ Special Category - Student Category (under 18)

Photos must be taken within Bexar, Wilson, Karnes, or Goliad County.
Winners will be announced prior to a reception at the Witte Museum in Fall 2026. More details will be given to all finalists.

📷 Limit: 1 photo per category.
👨‍👩‍👧 Student entries require parent/guardian consent and a waiver.
📅 The contest is open March 1st - May 31st
🔗 www.sariverauthority.org/photocontest/

Season finale bridges eras—all pointing to next season’s Beethoven focus.

Weinberg: String Quartet No. 2, Op. 3
Schnittke: String Quartet No. 3
Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 2, Op. 13

Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me. She also voiced the character ‘Forgetter Paula’ in the feature films Inside Out and Inside Out 2.

Paula has starred in several HBO specials, including Cats, Cops and Stuff, which nabbed a cable ACE award for Best Comedy Special. She was the first female comic to host the White House Correspondents Dinner. She filed live coverage of the 1992 Democratic and Republican National Conventions and the Presidential Inaugural for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and at the 93rd Emmy Awards. Paula has starred in two television series, both entitled The Paula Poundstone Show. Paula’s second book, The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness, was one of eight semi-finalists for the Thurber Prize For American Humor; the audiobook was one of five finalists for the AUDIE award for Audiobook of the Year. Paula has released five albums and is featured in several documentaries and compendiums noting influential comedians of our time.

Happens on the following Dates:
May 30, 2026, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
May 30, 2026, 9:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)