Community Calendar

Have you ever walked into a cemetery and wondered about the lives of the people lying under the headstones? At the next production of the Extended Run Players (ERP), residents of a smalltown cemetery will speak to you from beyond the grave . . .

ERP will present an adaptation of “Spoon River Anthology” by Edgar Lee Masters on Thursday and Friday, May 14 and 15, at 2:30 p.m. at the Cheever Theatre of the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW). The text of this American classic will be brought to life by a cast of seasoned local actors, under the direction of Michael Howard and Linda Ford. As with all ERP productions, proceeds will benefit a scholarship fund for promising theater students at UIW. A suggested donation of $20 (cash or check) will be accepted at the door.

UIW is located at 4301 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209. The Cheever Theatre, in the Coates Theatre Building, is just west of the intersection of Broadway and Hildebrand Avenue, facing Hildebrand. Free campus parking will be available.

Edgar Lee Masters published “Spoon River Anthology” in 1915 as a series of short, free-verse poems, the epitaphs of departed souls from the fictional Midwestern town of Spoon River. Many of the pieces were considered scandalous when they first appeared, exposing the hypocrisy behind the supposedly virtuous life of rural America, as those who “sleep beneath [the] weeds” revealed their secrets and regrets, their loves, frustrations, and unfulfilled dreams. The book was initially banned in Masters’s hometown of Lewistown, Illinois, because of the thinly veiled identities of the characters.

ERP originated in 1996, when a group of local theater notables and drama department staff at UIW, energized by Sister Germaine Corbin, envisioned a readers’ theater for San Antonio. An affiliate of the UIW Department of Theatre Arts, the troupe offers performances three times a year at UIW and by special arrangement elsewhere in the community. As the participating actors like to say, collectively they have “over 1,000 years of experience”!

📸 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/

Join us as SAAACAM hosts author Will Guzmán for a discussion and book signing of his two books: The Hill We Climbed and Justice on "The Hill".

The reception starts at 4:30, followed by a discussion and book signing at 5:00pm. Signed copies of books will be available for purchase while quantities last.

Register today at Saaacam.org

Come one come all to a hands on weekly tea brewing class. Learn the simple steps to brewing a perfect, organic, all natural cup of hot or glass of iced tea any time. Do it at home, at work, on the road, literally anywhere you can get hot water (or cold water for cold brewed teas).

We will take all the mystery and angst out of tea brewing and explore the many health benefits of loose leaf and herbal teas. Find the one that is right for you with over 100 flavors and endless flavor combinations.

See you Friday evening!
Open to all ages . . .

Bat walks are back at Medina River Natural Area!

Kick off Bat walk season with us as we learn all about the many bats that live in Texas. We’ll observe Texas bats in the twilight sky and use a special digital tool to “hear” their ultrasonic echolocation sounds. Don't forget to bring your flashlights and wear weather appropriate clothing to view these nocturnal wonders! This family friendly in-person event guarantees an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts of all ages. We are so excited to see you there!

*We will meet at the Medina River Natural Area Pavilion*
Address: 15890 TX-16, San Antonio, TX 78264

¡Vuelven las caminatas para observar murciélagos al Área Natural del Río Medina!

Inaugura con nosotros la temporada de caminatas para observar murciélagos, mientras aprendemos todo sobre los numerosos murciélagos que viven en Texas. Observaremos murciélagos de Texas en el cielo nocturno y usaremos una herramienta digital especial para “escuchar” sus sonidos de ecolocalización ultrasónica.¡No olvides traer tus linternas y usar ropa adecuada para el clima para observar estas maravillas nocturnas! Este evento presencial, ideal para toda la familia, garantiza una experiencia inolvidable para los amantes de la naturaleza de todas las edades. ¡Nos emociona mucho verte allí!

*Nos reuniremos en el Pabellón del Área Natural del Río Medina.*
Dirección: 15890 TX-16, San Antonio, TX 78264

Questions?¿Preguntas?
Contact: Rubi Jaimes, Education Coordinator, 210-207-3103 or rubi.jaimes@sanantonio.gov

Helen Wheeler is a gun totin’ and whiskey drinking Granny, living in the small town of Crockett, Oklahoma. When Helen isn’t locked up in the local clink, she’s on her front porch shootin’ up critters and the local kids. Not even the local sheriff, who has already taken away all of her ammo and her driver’s license, can manage to uphold the law when it comes to Helen, her sidekick Zona, and their daily “Thelma and Louise” antics. Helen’s son Nelson thinks it’s time for Mama to move out of Crockett and closer to him.

Catch the Fun with River Rodeo!
A community-wide fishing challenge hosted by the San Antonio River Authority and San Antonio River Foundation in partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Fin Addict Angler Foundation. The event invites anglers tolog their catches, compete on live leaderboards, win prizes, and support real fisheries science while enjoying outdoor river adventures.

How to Register: Log catches using MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas https://www.anglersatlas.com/event/888/2026-river-rodeo

River Rodeo combines outdoor recreation with citizen science by allowing anglers to log species, size, and general location data to support fisheries research and river management. Participants can track progress on live leaderboards, compete in multiple categories, and remain eligible for prizes and raffles throughout the challenge.

Visit our website for a full list of event rules.

The show opens March 22, 2026 through May 27, 2026, and presents creative pinhole portraits of San Antonio Artist immersed in their artform.

The opening exhibit of Eric O’Connell’s pinhole photography invites viewers into a living moment where time, movement, and memory converge. Through long exposures that compress minutes into a single frame, O’Connell reveals portraits that are both sharp and softly obscured, capturing not just a subject’s image but the interaction, motion, and atmosphere surrounding them.

Ghostly blurs, shifting shadows, and layered spaces create a sense of transparency and connection, allowing creativity, place, and presence to merge into one unified view. This exhibit asks audiences to slow down and consider the fleeting, often overlooked relationships between time, the artist, and the world they inhabit.

Join San Antonio Parks & Recreation to learn more about wildlife in our community! Visit tables hosted by the Natural Areas Education Team for engaging activities about the amazing plants and animals that make San Antonio Home!

This free event is open to all ages!

Join San Antonio Parks & Recreation to learn more about wildlife in our community! Visit tables hosted by the Natural Areas Education Team for engaging activities about the amazing plants and animals that make San Antonio Home!

This free event is open to all ages!