Community Calendar

“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/

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.

Start your weekend slowly at Ruby City. Held every other Saturday in June and July, Morning Grounds invites visitors to gather in Chris Park for complimentary hot coffee and iced beverages from Mural Roasters alongside a relaxed morning experience shaped by art, conversation, and community.

On July 11, Morning Grounds welcomes Neotopia, who will share a selection of books exploring progressive theology, art, culture, and spirituality. Visitors are invited to browse, read, and reflect in an open-air setting that encourages curiosity, dialogue, and thoughtful connection.

Beginning at 11AM, guests can also participate in Mindful Making, a free drop-in creative experience led by Ruby City’s Visitor Services team inspired by artworks on view at Ruby City and Studio.

Guests are encouraged to linger in the park, enjoy the campus, and explore Open This Wall by Daniel Rios Rodriguez at Studio and Sensing Meaning: Abstract Painting at Ruby City.

Always free.

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.

Get ready for back to school with KLRN's annual Back to School Bash! This fun FREE family event is presented by KLRN in collaboration with the San Antonio Food Bank, San Antonio Medical Foundation, United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County and H-E-B.

Families can enjoy games, activities, and a visit by costumed character Super Why from the PBS KIDS show "Super Why". Local community organizations will also be in attendance, providing FREE resources, activities, and more for families attending the event.

📅 Saturday, July 11th from 10 AM – 1 PM
🍎 San Antonio Food Bank
📍 5200 Historic Old Hwy 90 W., SATX 78227
📱See in Google Maps

We'll also be distributing free backpacks, books, and other school supplies for school age children. These items will only be available on a first-come first-served basis while supplies last. Please note that registration to the event does not guarantee that you receive supplies. More information about the backpack and school supply giveaway below.

On-site registration will be available on the day of the event.

Activities Offered
10AM - 1PM Children’s Pavilion: Resource Tables
10:30AM, 11:30AM, and 12:30PM Meet & Greet with Super Why from PBS KIDS show "Super Why"
Time TBD: Cooking Demonstration in Culinary Classroom
Cooling station with special screening of PBS programs
Student haircuts provided By Edgewood
Backpack & Supplies Pick Up (while supplies last)
More activities to be added!

👩‍🏫🧑‍🏫Teachers, be on the lookout for an Educators’ Resource Table during this event!

⚠️🎒Backpack & School Supply Giveaway Details
These will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis while supplies last at check in. Registration does not guarantee that you receive a backpack. Child must be present at registration for you to receive supplies. Backpacks and school supplies are provided by San Antonio Medical Foundation, United Way San Antonio, & HEB

Bring history to the table this summer at Casa Navarro's Camp Bexar Cocina. Families are invited to experience San Antonio’s culinary past through a hands-on cooking series on June 20, July 11 and July 25. Each class explores historic local recipes and food traditions while participants prepare and enjoy the dishes together.

June 20: Pan de Campo
July 11: Chili Queen Chili
July 25: Cornbread

Please Fill out the signup form on our website and call to reserve your spot with registration fee. Registration will close one week before each camp is scheduled to begin.

8 and up (must include 1 adult)
$25 covers a family of four per session /less than four will still be charged $25, $75 for all three sessions.
(210) 226-4801
casa-navarro@thc.texas.gov

Limited free parking is available directly across from museum entrance. There are also a number of paid parking lots and garages within walking distance. Please refer to our website for more information.

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.

Mindful Making invites visitors of all ages to slow down and engage in simple hands-on creativity designed to encourage reflection, focus, and presence. Led by Ruby City’s Visitor Services team, this free drop-in program offers a welcoming and accessible environment where participants can explore making as a mindful practice while connecting more deeply with themselves, one another, and the ideas explored throughout the galleries.

For this session, visitors are invited to participate in two creative activities inspired by works in Sensing Meaning: Abstract Painting. In Ruby City’s main gallery, participants will explore the work of Michael Lazarus by creating hand-traced cutouts and patterns to form their own abstract compositions. In Chris Park, guests can experiment with watercolor techniques inspired by works by Spencer Finch, Pablo Picasso, and Francesco Clemente, exploring color, composition, and new ways of interpreting the world through abstraction.

Guests are welcome to drop in at any time and stay as long as they like. No prior experience is necessary, and all materials are provided.

Join us for a special presentation with author Raul Herrera, a decorated Vietnam War Navy veteran. Hear author Raul Herrera share his firsthand experiences on Navy Task Force 115, highlighting the dramatic capture of a 120-foot North Vietnamese resupply vessel carrying more than 90 tons of contraband intended for the Viet Cong.

***Registration is required***

Create mixed media collage art in honor of a loved one or a cherished memory. Choose and place your loved ones in places you never imagined they could occupy. Transcend the traditional aesthetic of honoring our loved ones through typical photos and allow yourself to imagine and use numerous sensory expressions.

*Please bring 2-4 scanned photos of your loved one(s) to use in the collage.*