Community Calendar

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)

“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/

Start your weekend with calm and clarity. Join the Heartfulness Institute San Antonio for a free weekly guided meditation session designed to help you relax, center yourself, and rejuvenate. Open to all levels — no prior meditation experience needed.
Supported by the Mayor’s Fitness Council and offered in partnership with San Antonio Parks & Recreation.

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.

Join us for some unique crafts, baked goods, gift ideas, delicious food & music at our annual Holiday Market in the Park!

Ready to get your Holiday shopping on!

Join us for some fabulous unique crafts and gift ideas at our Holiday Market in the Park! We will be soliciting for vendors of all types for this Holiday themed event so artists crafters bakers small businesses that want to promote their services come join us!

We will have Holiday music playing by local station 101.9, FREE Santa Claus Meet & Greet photo ops for families along with some good food & shopping to enjoy for a few hours on Saturday!

If you are interested in being an event Sponsors or Vendors for this and future events, feel free to email our event coordinator at MonteViejoEventServices@gmail.com to find out how!

17th Annual Kwanzaa Market Festival 2026
Celebrating Culture • Community • Cooperative Economics

Saturday, December 5, 2026
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
SBC Community Center
3310 E. Commerce Street
San Antonio, TX 78220

FREE & OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY!

Join the Pan African Cultural Community (PACC) for the 17th Annual Kwanzaa Market Festival, a vibrant family celebration of culture, community, heritage, and cooperative economics.

Come together for an afternoon filled with African and Black-owned businesses, unique vendors, cultural performances, music, African drumming, food, children's activities, Kwanzaa education, and community fellowship.

Whether you've celebrated Kwanzaa for years or you're discovering it for the first time, everyone is welcome!

Click the link to register:

https://PACCKwanzaaMarketFest2026.eventbrite.com

This beginner-friendly workshop teaches you the basics of layout design, journaling techniques, and decorative elements. Just bring 3-6 printed photos and memorabilia (ticket stubs, notes, etc.). Basic supplies are provided but you’re also welcome to bring your own (stamps, stickers, washi tape, markers, etc.).

*Teens and adults welcome. Attendance limited to the first 10 people.*

Fun, exercise, social! English dancing with line dance intermissions! Everyone welcome! Free

Fun dance event for all. No experience needed . Each dance is taught then danced! Line dancing in between. Classical live band.

Experience the passion, artistry, and excitement of the most anticipated mariachi event of the year—the Annual Mariachi Extravaganza. For three unforgettable days, San Antonio becomes the center of the mariachi world, bringing together the finest musicians, vocalists, educators, and ensembles in a celebration of music, culture, family, and tradition.

The Mariachi Extravaganza is recognized as the largest and longest-running competitive mariachi festival in the United States, showcasing extraordinary talent from across the nation. From thrilling vocal competitions to championship group performances, audiences witness the next generation of mariachi stars as they compete at the highest level of excellence. Each performance reflects a musical tradition that has been passed down for generations and continues to inspire audiences around the world.

The festival culminates in a spectacular Grand Finale Concert featuring the competition winners and the legendary Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán—El Mejor Mariachi del Mundo (The Greatest Mariachi in the World). For more than 125 years, Mariachi Vargas has defined the gold standard of mariachi performance, captivating audiences with unmatched musicianship, breathtaking vocals, and a legacy that has shaped the very sound of mariachi music.

Whether you are a lifelong mariachi enthusiast or experiencing this treasured art form for the first time, the Mariachi Extravaganza offers an unparalleled opportunity to celebrate one of the world's most beloved musical traditions. Join thousands of fans for an extraordinary weekend where culture, family, and community come together through the power of music.

Don't miss this unforgettable celebration and the rare opportunity to experience Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán live in concert as they headline the grand finale of the 32nd Annual Mariachi Extravaganza.