Apr 20 Saturday
Learn about 5 common butterflies seen in Texas and how you can support their habitat with the plants that are native to Texas and readily available at local nurseries. In this presentation by Emily Hawthorn, you will learn about the butterfly life cycle and the difference between host and nectar plants. You will also see examples of plants at the Butterfly Learning Center at Hardberger Park Leave with the knowledge and plants that will bring butterflies to your front porch.
The Butterfly Learning Center is an outdoor garden and learning space, located in the Voelcker Historic Homestead. It is a project by the Alamo Area Master Naturalists, maintained by a crew of Master Naturalist Volunteers.
The Briscoe Western Art Museum is happy to welcome all residents of San Antonio and Bexar County to come and experience the culture and art of the West for FREE! Our neighbors can enjoy a FREE day of art and culture on the first Sunday of each month.
“Full STEAM Ahead” programming is now a part of Locals Day! Families and visitors are invited to learn about the American West in the Briscoe’s monthly education series with hands-on activities and workshops all ages will enjoy.
Night of Artists draws artists, collectors and art enthusiasts to the Briscoe for two days of unforgettable festivities on the San Antonio River Walk and kicks off one of the premier Western art exhibitions and sales in the world. Beyond the opening celebration, Night of Artists is a public exhibition and sale that spans six weeks at the Briscoe, March 24 – May 5.
From scenic landscapes, stunning wildlife and classic cowboys to inspired Native Americans and dazzling vaqueros, the wide range of artworks reflects the vast beauty of the American West – and features something for every art enthusiast. Participating artists this year include Billy Schenck, Don Oelze, Z.S. Liang, John Coleman, C. Michael Dudash, George Hallmark, Kim Wiggins, Jeremy Lipking, Bonnie Marris, Michael Ome Untiedt, Teresa Elliot, Jan Mapes, Kevin Red Star and Walter Matia.
Notable new artists and artists returning to the exhibition this year include Brandon Bailey, G. Russell Case, David Griffin, Jennifer Johnson, Huihan Liu, James Morgan, Ed Natiya, Scott Tallman Powers and Morgan Weistling.
Bring your family and friends for arts, crafts food and games to celebrate Earth Day.
Enjoy a fun filled alcohol and admission free fiesta evening of family fun, with food from local food vendors who will be cooking up all your Fiesta faves! You'll find pony rides, face painting, balloon twisters, bounce castle, fun and games all on the beautiful grounds of the San Antonio landmark Los Patios along the Salado Creek.
This event will be free and open to the public! Live music, fiesta themed performances, and a host of fun activities will take place on the lawn along Salado Creek while our Los Patios restaurants serve up their take on traditional fiesta fare!
HFA: Alameda School's Fine Arts department is knee-deep in tissue paper for this year's Piñatapalooza. Students are working on piñatas in Sculpture class and in Art I. Deep Thoughts is the theme and pieces will range in size from 10 inches to 4 feet. Attendees will have an opportunity to hit piñatas; transforming the exhibition into a lively performance. Theatre students also will present work based on the history and origin of the piñata.
For the past half-century, our mission has been to inspire heartfelt giving. Wondering why you should consider donating blood? Well, your generous gift has the power to transform the lives of cancer and transplant patients, trauma victims, newborns, mothers, and countless other individuals seeking medical care in hospitals and clinics within your community. Today, let's come together and bring hope to South Texas. Join us for the South Texas Blood & Tissue blood drive and make a difference. Remember, when you give, they live.
The San Antonio Recorder Society will play Canzona Septimi Toni ( written for St. Mark's Basilica) by Giovanni Gabrieli and other works from the time of Shakespeare. Let's celebrate the Bard! This event is part of San Antonio Public Library's celebration of National Poetry Month.
The San Antonio Rose Society is having their annual Spring Rose Show on Saturday, April 20th, from 1-3pm. A free seminar on “How to Grow Roses” will be held at 2pm. There will be over 100 roses displayed by members of the Rose Society and small bud vases filled with locally grown roses will be for sale. Also at this event, will be the winners of the SAISD middle school “My Fiesta Rose” art contest. The event is free and open to the public.
We are hosting a space for people to listen to stories as they explore their creativity. So come and play with pastels, knit with nonchalance, delight in doodling! In fact, as long as it gets your creativity flowing, whether it’s sewing or Sudoku, feel free to bring your craft and join in. Each week we’ll play a podcast or excerpts from books with queer-centered storylines or queer characters. While everyone is welcome, this program is designed to be a safe space for members of the queer community.