Community Calendar

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.

An opening reception for the Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.

The exhibit, which is open to the public, showcases work by visual arts faculty at San Antonio College.

Get ready for a frightfully fun afternoon that makes a real difference! The Rackspace Foundation invites you to join us for our biggest fundraiser of the year — a spooky, carnival-style event packed with games, activities, and treats for the whole family.

We’re transforming our headquarters into a lively festival filled with friendly competition, hands-on STEM exhibits, and Halloween fun — all in support of a great cause. Every dollar raised goes directly to The Rackspace Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing STEM education in San Antonio schools.

When: October 30, 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: Rackspace Technology, 19122 US-281 Ste. 128, San Antonio, TX 78258
Who: Everyone is welcome — families, children, friends, and community members!

Event Highlights:
Some carnival games, STEM booths, and attractions will require tickets. Tickets can be purchased at the event for $1 each (cash or PayPal), and all proceeds support The Rackspace Foundation and its mission to advance STEM education.

$20 Members | $35 Non-Members

The documentary provides an in-depth understanding of fentanyl and paints a sobering picture of how the exploding fentanyl crisis is affecting communities, national public health, and global stability. Panel discussion follows with producer Dr. Robert G. Marbut Jr., current NVC instructor and former White House Policy Advisor, and narrator actor William (Billy) Baldwin. RSVP at http://bit.ly/3ITMsFW

Join us for an evening of felt embroidery with your choice of patterns: the mini (under 6") Day of the Dead Skull, the ghosts, or the bats. Perfect for Day of the Dead or Halloween decor. Participants should leave class with knowledge of how to cut felt, put their pattern together, and basic embroidery stitches, in addition to at least 1 completed project and materials to complete the other patterns at home.

No embroidery experience required and all materials provided!

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Tickets must be purchased online at least 12 hours before the workshop. No walk-ins. Space is limited. Tickets are non refundable so please plan accordingly before purchasing. Please have email confirmation / ticket readily available upon arrival. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Attendees may bring non messy snacks and drinks in sealable containers. Please note that photographs will be taken throughout this workshop. These may be used by Spare Parts for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media or in any third party publication. Please contact us at workshops@spsatx.org immediately if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted.

This workshop is eligible for NEISD Teacher's Choice continuing Education Hours. To obtain a certificate please ask a team member for one during the workshop.

Ballet Nepantla is a New York City-based dance company founded by South Texas native ANDREA GUAJARDO and Guadalajara-based MARTIN RODRIGUEZ.
In this production of Mística, Ballet Nepantla honors our ancestors through extraordinary dance and innovative choreography. Mística ignites the senses and accentuates the cultural significance of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in a unique and creative production.

Mística tells stories of the ancients through new choreographic renditions of La Danza del Venado, Danza de los Viejitos, and other traditional favorites. New stories also emerge as the dead come back to life in a celebratory fashion in Angelitos, Catrina Ball and Palo Congo.

Ballet Nepantla’s choreography employs a fusion style of storytelling where ballet folklorico, classical ballet, and contemporary dance come together to create an emerging genre. Colorful costumes designed for blacklight set the stage for a spectacular experience that is both heartfelt and celebratory.

Attendees are invited to write down the name of a lost loved one and place it in the basket in the lobby as they enter the theater. The basket with names will be placed on the altar on stage during the opening of the show in remembrance of lives lost.

The general public is invited to attend this FREE community performance made possible by CULTIVAR, Texas A&M San Antonio, Southwest ISD, The Herrera Law Firm and Muñoz Public Relations.

Looking for support and community? Join the PFLAG San Antonio chapter for their bi-monthly a support meeting for the LGBTQ+ community and their families, friends and allies on the 1st and 3rd Thursday every month from 7-9 pm. PFLAG is the nation's largest organization uniting people who are LGBTQ with those who love and care about them. PFLAG is a non-profit organization and is not affiliated with any religious or political institutions. PFLAG leads with love.

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.

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