Community Calendar

All-Access Pass: $70.00 Villa Finale & Austin Séance Patreon members / $85.00 non-members
Outdoor activities: Free
In collaboration with The Austin Séance, The Texas Spirit Gathering is a day-long symposium-style event that brings together leading experts on occult and spiritualist history. Expert and academic lecturers will be speaking on vampire history, a Marian apparition in the United States, spirit photography, ghost hunting, Ouija history and more. The Texas Spirit Gathering also features workshops, a magic lantern presentation of historic spirit photographs, children’s activities, a vendor’s market, and ghost hunts! The All-Access Pass entitles ticket-holders admission to all indoor workshops and lectures, while mini outdoor lectures, vendors market, and children’s activities taking place throughout Villa Finale’s grounds are free for everyone to enjoy!

Ticket link: https://ticketscandy.com/e/texas-spirit-gathering-at-villa-finale-10949

Mark your calendar for Jazz Fest when downtown Johnson City comes alive for a free outdoor concert with a Hill Country sunset and a sky full of stars.

Enjoy performances by

 Sarah Sharp Quintet: Austin’s premier Jazz singer and award-winning singer/songwriter

Rique Pantoja: Composer, arranger, songwriter, singer, and jazz pianist

TIMES TEN: Austin’s iconic 10-piece fusion jazz ensemble led by saxophonist and composer Dr. John Mills.

Local restaurants and vendors will have food and beverage available for purchase, and local artisans will also be on-site showcasing their work. Bring your friends – and a picnic blanket - and experience an evening of free music and Hill Country charm.

Learn more and plan your visit at https://explorejctx.com/johnson-city-jazz-fest/.

St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church presents the return of our popular half-century-old GREEK FUNstival, October 17-19, 2025, on church grounds at 2504 N. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, TX (78212) Hours 6pm to 11pm (FRI), 12pm to 11pm (SAT), 12pm to 6pm (SUN). Admission $5 per person (12 and under Free) good for a 3-day pass to a Greek infused world of music, delicious food, marketplace (daily agora) and family-friendly ambience.

Visit the GREEK FUNstival and inhale the aroma of authenticity, experience the gold-standard of culturally-based community celebrations. FUNstival Sponsorships available(210) 735-5051, email info@sagreekfunstival.org or visit www.sagreekfunstival.org OPA!

More than 200 artists will gather to showcase their finest creations at this free evening event.

The event is outdoors around and about St. Paul Square making it easy to experience everything from paintings and digital art to interactive installations, films, dance, live music, poetry, and countless surprises waiting to be discovered.

There is an additional VIP experience to elevate your evening!

Curious about Diamond Painting or in the mood to relax with some fun "paint by diamond" fun? Join Nancy for an evening of Diamond Painting instruction using some really cute Spring and animal themed kits that would be perfect for upcoming holiday gifts!

No experience required and all materials provided!

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Tickets must be purchased online at least 12 hours before the workshop. No walk-ins. Space is limited. Tickets are non refundable so please plan accordingly before purchasing. Please have email confirmation / ticket readily available upon arrival. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Attendees may bring non messy snacks and drinks in sealable containers. Please note that photographs will be taken throughout this workshop. These may be used by Spare Parts for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media or in any third party publication. Please contact us at workshops@spsatx.org immediately if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted.

This workshop is eligible for NEISD Teacher's Choice continuing Education Hours. To obtain a certificate please ask a team member for one during the workshop.

Join the San Antonio Philharmonic for Classics II: Brahms 1 - Beyond Borders, the second Classics concert of our 2025 - 2026 season, conducted by Jeffrey Kahane. Take a journey Beyond Borders through the brilliance of acclaimed Cuban-American cellist Tommy Mesa, the passion of Pasajes by Cuban composer Tania León, and the world premiere of Mirage by Spanish cellist-composer, Andrea Casarrubios.
The intense and beautifully tragic, Brahms: Symphony No. 1 closes this powerful program.

Pollinator BioBlitz participants observe and identify pollinators. This virtual event is open to all ages and abilities interested in finding pollinators and nectar-producing plants, taking photos, and sharing with friends! Share observations by posting a photo or video to Instagram, iNaturalist, or the Facebook event page. Pollinator observation challenges and informative links will be emailed to all registered participants regularly to add to the fun.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is a Texan by Nature Conservation Partner.

Be a part of the action at one of the industry's top Writers Conferences & Film Festivals: volunteer for Austin Film Festival 2025!

--Earn Festival badges through volunteer hours
--Connect with fellow creatives in the Austin film community
--Get behind-the-scenes access and experience the magic of storytelling from some of the best of the industry

Whether you're a filmmaker, writer, or just a fan of great stories -- this is your chance to get involved!

Sign up now!

Each year, SAJF distributes grants to nonprofits in the San Antonio region for specific projects that will benefit economically, emotionally and/or physically disadvantaged individuals. In 2024-2025, we distributed $75,000 to 14 nonprofits in our community! We are pleased to announce that we will again be accepting applications for grants. Grant applications may be submitted by organizations recognized as tax exempt under internal revenue code 501(c)3 seeking funding of $20,000 or less. Now is the time to get started! Grant applications are due by November 1, 2025! Grant application and guidelines are available on the SAJF website at www.sajuniorforum.org. Questions? Email the VP Grants at grants@sajuniorforum.org

The San Antonio Art League + Museum (SAAL+M) proudly announces acclaimed fiber artist Susie Monday as its 2025 Artist of the Year, honoring her visionary work and lifelong contributions to the arts. This prestigious award, established in 1946, celebrates excellence across all artistic disciplines and this year shines a much-deserved spotlight on the expressive power of fiber art.
Selected by a distinguished panel of national and international jurors, Monday’s recognition marks a milestone for both the artist and the regional fiber arts community. Her work—rich with color, symbolism, and cultural storytelling—has captivated audiences and elevated textile collage and surface design to new artistic heights.

NOTE: SAAL+M is open Tue-Sat, 10 am to 3 pm.