Community Calendar

Selena Forever | Siempre Selena is a photographic exhibition featuring images by Texas photographer John Dyer, capturing Selena at a pivotal moment in her rise to stardom.
On View: June 4, 2026 – January 4, 2027

This exhibition features intimate and striking photographs captured during Selena’s rise to international stardom in the early 1990s. The exhibition offers an intimate look at an artist whose talent, charisma and determination transformed Tejano music and helped redefine representation for Mexican American women in popular culture. The featured images have never been displayed together, giving new context to Dyer’s work with Selena.

More than a music icon, Selena was a groundbreaking Tejana whose story reflected the spirit of the American West itself: bold, resilient, entrepreneurial and deeply connected to culture and community. Like generations of Tejanos who helped shape Texas through perseverance, innovation and cultural pride, Selena forged her own path while carrying the traditions of her community forward. Her legacy continues to inspire new generations, embodying the pioneering spirit, creativity and determination that remain central to the story of the West.

“Selena’s story is deeply connected to the cultural pride and artistic expression that define Tejano identity,” said Jackson. “Her influence transcends music and continues to inspire audiences across generations, making her an important part of this broader cultural conversation. The exhibition shares an icon who demonstrates the lasting influence of Tejanos – and Tejanas – in Texas and beyond.

“Puro Conjunto: Border(less) Sound” celebrates how this uniquely Texan genre continues to thrive in San Antonio, the region, and beyond. The exhibit will highlight the people, places, and traditions at the heart of conjunto. Museum visitors will see conjunto pioneer Bruno Villarreal’s accordion, along with artifacts central to the genre—some of which will be on display for the first time--along with loans from the community and other organizations. Additionally, visitors are invited to get hands-on with a selection of musical instruments at an interactive station on the exhibit floor.

Adult $10, youth (5-17), senior (65+) and military with ID $5, UT San Antonio students, faculty and staff – Free

Cashless facility – purchase tickets online at https://texancultures.universitytickets.com/

Come and join us for a unique event offering some vintage tech. Typewriters will be available for attendees to sit down and manually type out a poem, a few thoughts, or perhaps a letter to a loved one. So come for a nostalgic throw-back or experience pre-PC tech for the first time. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us every Friday for a delightful afternoon filled with great films and wonderful company! Don’t miss out on the fun! These films are PG-13 rated. We will provide snacks and refreshments.

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 . . .

TPR's Summer Night City ends the season July 3 with free live music Friday nights in beautiful downtown San Antonio. Join us at the Texas Public Radio headquarters on Fridays from June 12 to July 3. Shop vendors from Last Chance Market!

6:00pm Last Chance Market

7:00pm Mockingbird Express

8:15pm The 501's

Free validated parking at the City Tower Garage

It’s a party in the USA! 🇺🇸🎆🎉

Mark your calendars for the Helotes Independence Day Celebration! 🎉💙🗽

📅 Friday, July 3 | 🕕 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Helotes Festival Grounds (12210 Leslie Road)
🎉 FREE Community Event!

Join us for an unforgettable night of patriotic fun at the Helotes Independence Day Celebration! Enjoy live music, local vendors, and a spectacular fireworks show at approximately 9:15 PM. Bring your family, your friends, and your lawn chairs; this is a party you won’t want to miss!

🎶 Live Entertainment Includes:
• Justin Gallegos
• Helotes Area Community Band

🛍️ Over 70 Vendors | 🍔 Delicious Food & Drinks | 🎆 Dazzling Firework Show

🪑 What to Bring:
• Lawn chairs and picnic blankets to relax and enjoy the show.

🚫 What to Leave at Home:
• Outside food, drinks, and coolers (we’ve got plenty of vendors!)
• Pets are not permitted inside the event area, except for service animals.

We’re accepting applications for the following booth types on a first-come, first-served basis:

• Tent Space
• Permanent Booth (Open Sides)
• Permanent Booth (Closed Sides)
• Food Truck Space

📆 Registration Deadline:
Friday, June 19, at 4:00 PM — or earlier if booth spaces fill up.
🔗 Event information: https://helotes-tx.gov/.../2026-helotes-independence-day.../

This special concert is a powerful tribute to 250 years of the American journey, honoring the people, ideals, and milestones that define our nation’s story. Through inspiring patriotic works and beloved American melodies, the program echoes the courage, resilience, and unity that have carried generations forward. Come experience a musical journey through moments of remembrance, celebration, and hope. It is an evening designed to inspire our patriotism, gratitude, and a renewed sense of community.

Fiesta Noche del Rio is a spectacular outdoor performance featuring live music, singing and dancing in the beautiful Arneson River Theatre in La Villita on the San Antonio River Walk. Alamo Kiwanis Club produces the show each summer to benefit local children’s charities, and the show is updated each year. Enjoy the Mariachis, Flamenco guitar, music, singing, dancing, bright costumes and a cool drink or snack as you help support children’s charities through your attendance.

Fiesta Noche del Rio performances are on Friday and Saturday nights at 8:30 p.m. at the Arneson River Theatre (418 Villita St.) from June 5 through August 1, but we recommend arriving early to get a great seat. It’s a fun show for the whole family and a San Antonio tradition since 1957.

Tickets: $25 Adults, $20 Seniors (60+)/Military, $10 Children (6-14, Under 6 is free). Tickets on-line and at HEB.

Kick off your Independence Day with a festive, family-friendly 5K celebrating the birth of our nation and the early settlers of Leon Valley! Enjoy a morning patriotic run through neighborhood streets and along Huebner Creek Hike and Bike. Prizes and finisher's medals. Proceeds benefit the Leon Valley Historical Society and the restoration of the Huebner-Onion Homestead and Stagecoach Stop.

Special rates for kids. See ticketing website for info.