Community Calendar

PechaKucha San Antonio – the global arts and culture series that hosts speakers who share their passions in a unique format – returns for Volume 49, the final event of its 2026 series. The evening begins with a welcome reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by presentations beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Presented in collaboration with the Texas Society of Architects, Volume 49 will celebrate design, architecture and the built environment. The event will feature seven local presenters sharing their projects, ideas and experiences through PechaKucha’s signature format of 20 images shown for 20 seconds each.

The seven presenters for Volume 49 include:
Sanda Coyle, Business Strategist + Community Champion
Robert Diaz de Leon, Blacksmith
Everett Fly, Landscape Architect + Architect
Kirt Haeberlein, Picker
Seema Kairam, Affordable Housing Advocate
Michelangelo Sabatino, Architectural Educator + Historian
Jessica Flynn Saldaña, Client + Homeowner

The welcome reception will also feature live music from the 210 Young Jazz Trio, featuring Joel Castillo, Jared Finn and Isaiah Williams, along with complimentary bites from San Antonio chefs and restaurants including Liberty Bar, Olla Express Coffee, Duke’s Dive/Mission Bell and Folklores Catering.

DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS! 🦇🩸

La Bête Productions is thrilled to introduce the five fearless actors taking on a collection of characters in this ridiculously fast-paced retelling of the most famous Gothic horror story of all time!

Running October 15–November 1 at Woodlawn Pointe, Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors is packed with disco lights, a raging sex drive, lightning-fast costume changes, and enough laughs to wake the dead!

🎃 AND HALLOWEEN NIGHT?
Join us October 31 for a special late-night Halloween performance followed by a spooktacular Halloween party for everyone in attendance! So put on your costume, come to the theatre, and spend Halloween night with DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS!

🩸 October 15–November 1
🦇 Woodlawn Pointe | San Antonio
🎃 Special Halloween Late-Night Performance + Party — October 31

Tickets are on sale NOW. Reserve yours before they disappear! 👻

The Texas Exes Fredericksburg Chapter is offering multiple scholarships for graduating seniors from Gillespie County high schools who plan to enroll at The University of Texas Austin (UT) in Fall 2027. To be considered for Texas Exes Scholarships students must
1) submit their admissions application to UT Austin via ApplyTexas or the Common App.
2) access the Texas Exes Scholarship Application at texasexes.academicworks.com

3) complete the Texas Exes Entering Freshman General Scholarship Application.

The application opened September 1, 2026 and the deadline to apply is March 1, 2027. When completing the application, students must enter their UT EID correctly; if the EID is entered incorrectly, the student will not be eligible for a scholarship from the Chapter.

A student’s Gillespie County high school zip code will automatically match them to the Texas Exes Fredericksburg Chapter’s scholarship pool. No additional forms or steps are required.

Scholarship recipients will receive a monetary award plus a one-year membership to the student chapter of Texas Exes.

For general application questions, students should contact their high school counselor or visit the Texas Exes Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions at https://www.texasexes.org/scholarships-frequently asked questions #12

For questions specific to the Texas Exes Fredericksburg Chapter scholarships, contact:
Jamie Morris, Chapter President & Scholarship Chair, at 830-992-1796 or fredericksburgchapter@texasexes.org

The Grounding Force Week October 12-16

"The Grounding Force" resilience and mental wellness week runs from October 12 through October 16 in New Braunfels, Texas, hosted by Coming Home Well’s Transitioning Warrior Outreach (TWO). The event offers workshops, nature walks, and panel discussions for service members, veterans, first responders, and families, with select events open to civilians and business owners. For tickets, schedules, and full details, visit https://tinyurl.com/TWOeventpage or contact Donna Hoffmeyer at donna@cominghomewell.com or 501-772-4348.

Presenting the Artwork of Blanquita Sullivan “Night Breezes” Exhibit in the Molly Shafer Gallery at King William Assoc Office. MEET THE ARTIST Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

FREE and Open to the Public of all ages. On view Sep 8 through Oct 29, 2026 Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Blanquita is an interdisciplinary artist and business leader from San Antonio, Texas. She is currently pursuing an MFA in Studio Art from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), holds a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University, and studied painting at The Art Students League and the New York Studio School.

With the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period approaching, San Antonio-area seniors, caregivers and families will have an opportunity to get information, ask questions and learn about their Medicare options at the San Antonio Medicare Advantage Fair, a free community event taking place Friday, October 16, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pueblo Hall, 3315 Northwestern Drive, in San Antonio. Free Parking and Free Admission.

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period takes place each year from October 15 through December 7, giving people with Medicare an opportunity to review their current coverage and make changes for the coming year.

For many seniors, understanding those choices can be challenging. The San Antonio Medicare Advantage Fair is designed to make the process easier by bringing health plans, medical providers, licensed Medicare agents and community resources together under one roof.
“Our goal is to create a welcoming, fun location where seniors can get information, ask questions and better understand the choices available to them for 2027,” said Mike Yasi of Advocate Health Advisors. “Medicare decisions can have a significant impact on a senior’s health care and finances. We want people to know they do not have to navigate those decisions alone.”

The event will provide attendees with an opportunity to:

• Hear presentations from participating Medicare health plans and local medical providers
• Learn about 2027 Medicare plan options and changes
• Ask questions directly of plan representatives and health care organizations
• Meet with local licensed Medicare agents for individual plan reviews and assistance, if desired
• Connect with senior community organizations and resources
• Visit Veterans Village a special area featuring resources for Veterans
• Enjoy music, food, refreshments, raffle prizes and activities throughout the day

Admission to the San Antonio Medicare Advantage Fair is free, and free parking will be available.
There is no obligation to enroll in a Medicare plan to attend. Seniors are encouraged to bring a family member, caregiver or trusted friend and use the event as an opportunity to gather information and prepare for the 2027 Medicare year.

EVENT INFORMATION
San Antonio Medicare Advantage Fair Friday, October 16, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pueblo Hall — San Antonio, Texas
FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING
Medicare beneficiaries, family members, caregivers and members of the senior community are welcome.

Exhibit Dates: October 10- November 30
Exhibit Hours: Sundays  9am-2pm; 4:30pm-7pm or by appointment

“Divine Identity,” celebrates the sacredness of queer folks of faith by transforming their portraits into sacred icons. Inspired by other artist’s interpretations of modern day saints, such as art by painter Kelly Latimore and photographer Gabriel Garcia Roman, this project reclaims the traditional sacred art form of iconography to honor and uplift queer individuals.Visit www.divineidentity.myportfolio.com to view the series.

Salgu Wissmath (they/them) is a queer nonbinary Korean-American photographer based in San Antonio, Texas and Sacramento, California. Their work has been published in The San Francisco Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, Texas Tribune, San Antonio Magazine, among others. Their personal work explores the intersections of mental health, queer identity, and faith from a conceptual documentary approach and they are committed to documenting the LGBTQIA+ community from a decolonialized lens.

View more of their work at www.salguwissmath.com and follow them on instagram: @salguwissmath

Presented by Community First Health Plans, the Senior Citizen Appreciation Fiesta is a FREE, family-friendly event created to celebrate and support our senior community. Enjoy coffee and pastries, exciting giveaways and prizes, bingo, and live mariachi entertainment while connecting with valuable senior services and health resources.

Attendees can take advantage of health screenings, receive information about Medicare Advantage plan options, and pick up a complimentary bag of fresh produce while supplies last. Bring your family and join us for a day of fun, wellness, and community connection!

“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.