Community Calendar

Drawn primarily from the McNay’s outstanding collection of works on paper, this exhibition highlights the extraordinary creativity in 19th-century France, a time when we also rarely consider that printed images were subject to censorship laws—particularly between 1820 and 1880. In fact, some of this creativity was strategy to subvert and work around existing laws. The exhibition features critical images by Honoré Daumier and Édouard Manet in the context of prints made by their peers and later artists. The latter group includes Pablo Picasso, José Clemente Orozco, José Guadalupe Posada, who were inspired by how artists such as Manet and Daumier dealt with government censorship and used caricature to make protest art. In addition, more recent works by activist Guerrilla Girls and Donald Moffett add a contemporary lens to the presentation.

"Do Not Meddle With It!!: Print Censorship in 19th Century Paris" is organized for the McNay Art Museum by Elizabeth Kathleen Mitchell, Ph.D., Curator of Prints and Drawings.

Support is provided by the Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation of 1992.

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.

Strength & Sweat Fitness
with EnergyX Fitness
First Saturday of every month, 10a-11a

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

Whether you’re starting your fitness journey or looking for a new way to challenge yourself, this class is about feeling good while building strength, mobility, and confidence. Strength & Sweat Fitness is a 60-minute dynamic workout combining kettlebells*, strength bands*, bodyweight exercises, and cardio. Designed for all ages and abilities, this class provides modifications to ensure everyone can participate at their own pace in a supportive and welcoming environment.

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 workout mat or towel, water bottle, and comfortable athletic wear with supportive shoes.
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 a workout that strengthens your body, lifts your spirits, and leaves you feeling empowered, all while connecting with others in a supportive community.

*A limited number of kettlebells and strength bands will be available. If you have your own, we recommend bringing them to ensure a seamless workout experience!

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.

The Briscoe is excited to invite guests and members of the museum to participate in our community Ofrenda (Altar) in celebration of Dia de los Muertos.

The Day of the Dead Holiday is thought to have grown from Indigenous origins blending with European traditions in Mexico and today is a national symbol of Mexican and Mexican-American heritage.

The Briscoe’s Ofrenda commemorates loved ones of the museum’s staff, community and the West. Museum guests and members are invited to add photos of lost loved ones and your personal offering.

Are you a self-proclaimed spelling champion? Come put those spelling skills to the test at our spelling bee at the Mammen Family Public Library!

Spelling Bees aren't just for kids anymore! We invite anyone 18+ to register to put their spelling skills on display for all to see! With words of increasing difficulty this is sure to be a great time for all.

Don't want to compete but would like to spectate? That's great too! It's not a spelling bee without a live audience!

Only those interested in competing should register! Spectators do NOT need to register.

El Bari Free Health and Family Fair
Saturday, Nov 1st at MCECC, 11 am to 3pm
5281 Casa Bella, San Antonio

Flu Shot
Vision
Dental
Allergy Test
Cholesterol & Diabetes Test
Kidney Test
Stress & Memory test
Colon Cancer Test
Skin Cancer Exam
Neuropathy Screening- Foot Exam
Vascular Circulation Test
Sleep Apnea Screening
Ask a Doctor
And much more.
For Mammogram, Kids Vaccination registration call 210 358 7020
Free Health Screening Registration:
https://tinyurl.com/ElBariHealthfairReg

Free Health Screening Registration

El Bari Free Health and Family Fair
Saturday, Nov 1st at MCECC, 11 am to 3pm
5281 Casa Bella, San Antonio

Flu Shot
Vision
Dental
Allergy Test
Cholesterol & Diabetes Test
Kidney Test
Stress & Memory test
Colon Cancer Test
Skin Cancer Exam
Neuropathy Screening- Foot Exam
Vascular Circulation Test
Sleep Apnea Screening
Ask a Doctor
And much more.

For Mammogram, Kids Vaccination registration call 210 358 7020

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.

The chorale presents the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber sung by the 60 voice community choral volunteers bringing live music to the Hill Country. The program will include music from "Jesus Christ, Superstar", "Cats", "Phantom of the Opera", and more.