Community Calendar

Artpace's Spring 2026 International Artist-in-Residence Exhibitions are on view now until July 19, 2026. Visit three new exhibitions at Artpace this season: Hydra by Violette Bule, Hauntology of Their Labor by Mel Chin, and trăng trắng | milk moon by Việt Lê.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew? Led by Alamo Tailoring, this class will teach you the basics of sewing, cutting patterns, and more. You can bring your sewing machine, supplies, and any piece you want to work on!

📸 Discover. Capture. Share the Beauty of the River Basin.
From flowing creeks and rivers to native plants, wildlife, and outdoor adventures, the San Antonio River Basin is full of photo-worthy moments. Show us your unique perspective in the 9th Annual River Clicks Photo Contest!

🌟 This year’s Special Category highlights Student photographers, celebrating the creativity and unique perspectives of our community’s youth. With continued growth in student participation over the years, the San Antonio River Authority is proud to recognize and encourage young photographers through this featured category.

🌿 The San Antonio River Authority invites you to explore the natural beauty of the entire San Antonio River Basin and share your photos with us!

Photo Categories:
🌊 Creeks & Rivers
🦃 Animals (native wildlife)
🌿 Plants (native vegetation)
🐞 Insects & Pollinators
🏃‍➡️ Recreation
😸 Pets
🍁 Seasonal Variation
⭐ Special Category - Student Category (under 18)

Photos must be taken within Bexar, Wilson, Karnes, or Goliad County.
Winners will be announced prior to a reception at the Witte Museum in Fall 2026. More details will be given to all finalists.

📷 Limit: 1 photo per category.
👨‍👩‍👧 Student entries require parent/guardian consent and a waiver.
📅 The contest is open March 1st - May 31st
🔗 www.sariverauthority.org/photocontest/

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 . . .

Continue the First Friday at Blue Star experience by curving around the SA River to the newly relocated Blue Moon Mexican Restaurant (formerly Burgerteca!)
Enjoy music by a guest DJ, participate in a community mural painting sponsored by Masa Collective, and purchase some great artworks & products by amazing local artists, creatives, & makers!

Free parking in the garage (past the restaurant to the left)

Catch the Fun with River Rodeo!
A community-wide fishing challenge hosted by the San Antonio River Authority and San Antonio River Foundation in partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Fin Addict Angler Foundation. The event invites anglers tolog their catches, compete on live leaderboards, win prizes, and support real fisheries science while enjoying outdoor river adventures.

How to Register: Log catches using MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas https://www.anglersatlas.com/event/888/2026-river-rodeo

River Rodeo combines outdoor recreation with citizen science by allowing anglers to log species, size, and general location data to support fisheries research and river management. Participants can track progress on live leaderboards, compete in multiple categories, and remain eligible for prizes and raffles throughout the challenge.

Visit our website for a full list of event rules.

🌊 On your marks, get set, paddle! The San Antonio River Authority and the San Antonio River Foundation invite you to join the first of the 2026 Race the River paddling series!

🛶 Test your skills along the Mission Reach Paddling Trail as you navigate 5 miles (Amateur) or 7 miles (Pro) of one of the most scenic and technically challenging stretches of the San Antonio River. Paddle alongside competitors from across Texas and push your limits in this exciting season opener.

🏆 All finishers will receive a commemorative patch, and we’ll celebrate your achievement with a post-race gathering and an awards ceremony for top competitors.

🎟️ Do you have what it takes? Sign-up today at: www.sariverauthority.org/race-the-river/

Come join us for our Academic Showcase in May! This event provides current and prospective students the opportunity to preview some of the academic programs offered at Northeast Lakeview College (NLC). Learn more about academic programs, campus life, enrollment process, and workforce programs.

Location: Paluxy Hall, Bluebonnet RM.
1201 Kitty Hawk Rd. Universal City, Tx 78148

The annual event takes place on Saturday, May 2nd from 9am – 3pm in the H-E-B Student Union Ballroom at UT San Antonio Main Campus. This event remains FREE to the public!

As always, Viva Science SA is a yearly showcase of all the incredible science in our very own community with interactive activities designed to engage all ages.

For questions, please contact Marcus Webster at websterm@uthscsa.edu.

Discover resources, tools and support for living independently with vision loss. Watch for more information on keynote speakers and exhibitors.