Community Calendar

O’ Powa O’ Meng—”I came here, I got here, I’m still going”— is how Jody Folwell describes, in her Tewa language, her personal journey with pottery. A contemporary artist from Kha’p’o Owingeh (also known as Santa Clara Pueblo, in New Mexico), she is among the most significant and influential clay artists of her generation. Across five decades of artistic practice, Folwell has revolutionized contemporary Pueblo pottery with energetic, avant-garde innovations of form, content, and design that have influenced younger generations of Pueblo potters. This exhibition presents iconic works that demonstrate the arc of Folwell’s trailblazing career and place her within the canon of contemporary American art.

"O’ Powa O’ Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody Folwell" is organized by the Fralin Museum of Art and the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Major support for the national tour and exhibition catalogue is provided by the Terra Foundation for American Art. Curator-in-charge at the McNay Art Museum is Lauren Thompson, Curator of Exhibitions.

Support is provided by the Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation of 1992; the Flora Crichton Visiting Artist Fund; Ewing Halsell Foundation, Louis A. and Francis B. Wagner Endowment; and the William Randolph Hearst Foundation.

Stretch & Reset Mobility
with Mobile Om
Second Saturday of every month, 10a-11a

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT SPONSORED BY H-E-B and UNIVERSITY HEALTH

Enhance your flexibility and balance with Stretch & Reset Mobility, a 60-minute low-impact class designed to support your overall wellness and range of motion. This session combines gentle stretching and dynamic mobility exercises to help you feel refreshed, strong, and energized. Beginner-friendly and welcoming to all, this class offers modifications so everyone can participate at their own comfort level. Suitable for all ages and abilities, it’s a great way to unwind and care for your body.

Duration: 60 minutes
Where: Will Naylor Riverwalk Plaza at The Tobin Center (weather permitting; indoor location TBA during inclement weather).
What to Bring/Wear: A yoga mat or towel, comfortable clothing you can stretch in, and water to stay hydrated.
Free Parking: Free parking is available from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM in the surface lot located at the corner of 4th Street and Auditorium Circle (142 Auditorium Circle). Additional street parking may be available.
Enjoy the benefits of moving with intention, feeling more at ease in your body, and connecting with others in your community.

Join San Antonio Parks & Recreation to celebrate San Antonio's urban forest at DÍa Del Árbol - Texas Arbor Day. This free event is open to all ages with activities for everyone!

• Tree Giveaway - 1,000+ Trees available
• Interactive Demonstrations, Crafts, & Shows
• Nature Activities
• Tree Care Resource Info

Free All-Day Community Event!
Saturday, November 8 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Register for FREE!

Highlighting the continued vibrancy and artistic traditions of Native American communities – and the local tribes who helped shape San Antonio – the Briscoe Western Art Museum invites everyone to enjoy its annual Yanaguana Indian Arts Festival. The event is FREE and includes admission to the Briscoe, making it a perfect way to celebrate the important role Native Americans played in shaping the West while enjoying art and artifacts that highlight Native American history.

Instructor Annette Graham will provide one-on-one consultation to assist in interpreting DNA results and learning how to use it in genealogy research. Three one-hour sessions are offered each second Saturday: 9:00 am, 10:00 am and 12:00 noon. Participants must bring their DNA Access Codes for the program used, and bringing a laptop is helpful for a better understanding, but it is not required to attend the program.

Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library at 210-342-5242 (specifying which time period you are requesting) and pre-pay by either mailing or leaving payment at the SAGHS library, 911 Melissa Drive, San Antonio, TX 78213-2024.

$20 for SAGHS members; $30 for non-members

Cardinal Preview Day at University of the Incarnate Word

High school seniors and juniors can experience life as a UIW student on Saturday, November 8 at Cardinal Preview Day. Students can chat with professors, attend a class, and learn about different degree programs. Current students share their favorite clubs and tips on campus life. Register for UIW’s Cardinal Preview Day at uiw.edu/preview to see UIW student life in person!

The event is held at the UIW Student Engagement Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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.

Join us at Molly Pruitt Library as we recreate artistic masterpieces using stickers. This relaxing activity is similar to paint-by-number, but uses stickers instead of paint. No mess and no artistic skills needed!

Welcome to the Mehregan Persian Autumn Festival 2025!
FREE ENTRY

Live Performances | Music | Food | Market | Book Reading | Film Screening

Join us for an afternoon filled with music, dance, food, and fun, celebrating the ancient Persian tradition of Mehregan. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and rich culture of Persia as we come together to celebrate Autumn. Whether you're a seasoned Mehregan enthusiast or new to the festivities, there's something for everyone to enjoy at this lively event.

Film Screening and Sneak Peak with Director Bita Ghassemi (Austin, TX)
Book Reading by Author Arsia Rozegar (Washington DC)
Live Music by Sermed Mahmud and Ali Esfahani
Persian Traditional Dance by Louchia's Dance Ensemble (Houston, TX)
Live Art Creation by Hori
Art Exhibit by Parnian Khadivfard
Persian Calligraphy by Sheida Asgari
Poetry Reading by Parastoo
Music by Akram Hanna, Layali Entertainment

Free & Paid parking available nearby. - Parking structure located next to the library, offers 3 hours of free parking, we highly recommend CARPOOL.

This event is made possible by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture Events Grant and The San Antonio Central Library and Frost Bank.

Mehr Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpolitical and nonreligious organization.

Theme: “Persian Mythology.” Persia (Iran) has a history rich in literature and history. The lands were home to many great writers and poets whose works helped shape the history, future, and present day lives of Iranians. The festival will highlight some of these works of literature by highlighting the many mythological characters of Persian literature along with food, live performances and a vendor market.

A lush showcase of Romantic elegance—a richly expressive pre-Soviet sound world.

Rachmaninoff: Two Pieces for Cello and Piano, Op. 2
A. Taneyev: Feuillet d’album, Op. 33a
Tchaikovsky: Souvenir d’un lieu cher, Op. 42
S. Taneyev: Piano Quartet, Op. 20