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Fertility, Blessings and Protection: Cultures of Baby Carriers
Different tribes and people groups have developed their own systems and styles of baby carriers based on their unique cultures, ways of living, weather, customs and aesthetic experiences. Baby-carrying styles offer insight to child-rearing methods, religion, social structure and craftwork of cultures. Body-carrying offers the baby a sense of safety and enhances the closeness between the parent & child. Underlying them all is the universal foundation of love, affection and devotion of parenthood. The Asian “Baby Carriers” International Touring Exhibition…
Sebastián 50+ Years 100+
The Department of Arts & Culture hosts the latest city-wide exhibit “Sebastián in San Antonio: 50+ Years / 20+ Sites / 100+ Works”. The exhibit includes more than 100 sculptures and works of the famed Mexican artist, on display through May 2020 in more than 20 locations accessible to residents and visitors alike. The featured works span the artist’s more than 50-year career. Sebastián also created the nearly two decades-old “Torch of Friendship” which stands at the intersection of Alamo…
Selena Forever/Siempre Selena
The McNay pays tribute to 90s icon, singer, designer, and Texas legend—Selena Quintanilla-Pérez—with five photographs by award-winning San Antonio photographer John Dyer. Selena was the subject of Dyer’s photo assignments for the cover of Más Magazine in 1992 and again for Texas Monthly in 1995, just months before she was tragically killed at age 23. Selena Forever/Siempre Selena is organized by the McNay Art Museum, curated by Kate Carey, Head of Education. Included with General Admission.
Mardi Gras Parade at Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Our New Orleans style celebration brings ornate parade floats, Mardi Gras-themed décor, festive street entertainment and classic Cajun cuisine to Six Flags Fiesta Texas! Our Mardi Gras parade Presented By North Park Volkswagen rolls through the streets nightly at 6 P.M. Featuring authentic parade floats skillfully created by one of the world-renowned New Orleans float designers, Kern Studios. The intricately designed 16-foot tall floats will represent a variety of themes, including the addition of an ALL-NEW double-decker float. The parade…
XicanX: New Visions
This national exhibit, displayed at Centro de Artes gallery, challenges previous and existing surveys of Chicano and Latino identity-based exhibitions. This group of 34 artists expands upon how Latinx artwork can be established across ideological borders; freely expressing a new wave of images and voices in a post-internet era. Centro de Artes gallery is located in Market Square. It is free and open daily.
Los Maestros: Early Explorers of Chicano Identity
This exhibition focuses on three of the founders of San Antonio’s Chicano arts movement of the 1960s and 1970s: Jesse Almazan, Jose Esquivel, and Rudy Treviño and will highlight their unique contributions and histories as individual artists. Curated by San Antonio arts organization Centro Cultural Aztlan.
Black Restaurant Week San Antonio
Black Restaurant Week San Antonio is focused on shining a spotlight on Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, caterers, and other food-related businesses in San Antonio. During this week-long celebration participating restaurants will offer a discount or special. In addition to that, there will be various events happening throughout the week. Go to www.BlackRestaurantWeekSanAntonio.com for more information.
Battle of the Alamo Commemoration
From February 23 through March 6 every year, the Alamo hosts Commemoration. Commemoration honors the anniversary of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo with 13 days of special events and programming. The Commemoration will return in 2020, from February 23 through March 6. With dozens of unique events that are free to the public and special paid experiences that happen only during Commemoration, this is the definitive time to visit the Alamo. For Commemoration in 2020, we have developed dozens…
The Rape of Recy Taylor Film Screening and Plática
The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center and The Texas RioGrande Legal Aid invite you to a film screening of The Rape of Recy Taylor. If you thought that Rosa Parks' efforts in the Civil Rights Movement began on a Montgomery bus in 1954, you only know half the story. 'The Rape of Recy Taylor' is the untold history of Black women who spoke up when danger was greatest, shared the truths of their oppression when the threat was the strongest,…
Ballet Nepantla Presents Valentina
Ballet Nepantla tells stories to provoke the imagination of audiences and to help people see the beauty of our Latino culture. Nepantla evokes stories about Mexican and Mexican American people, about family, about love, and about struggles and triumphs. Through traditional ballet folklorico, and contemporary ballet, Ballet Nepantla presents VALENTINA, a collection of stories that speak to the strength and resilience of women during Revolutionary Mexico. VALENTINA tells stories of struggles and triumphs and explores the spaces between love and…
Pop Con at San Antonio Public Library
Pop Con is a celebration of popular culture. We have authors, artists, anime, gaming, escape rooms, crafts, a Pop Swap, food trucks, a cosplay contest, and more. This year's author Guest of Honor will be Charlaine Harris and our artist Guest of Honor will be Jeffrey Alan Love. Other guests include Christopher Golden, John Picacio, Martha Wells, Babs Webb, David Liss, Coop, Ilona Andrews, Kiri Ostergaard Leonard, Grace Dravin, and Justin Chase Black.
Mission Healthy Heart @ Mission San Jose Walk
Join the Baptist Health System and Mission Heritage Partners for a FREE 30-40 minute walk on the beautiful grounds of Mission San Jose at San Antonio Mission National Historic Park for February Heart Month. Doctors will be walking with us to answer any health-related questions. Coffee, snacks giveaways and more FREE yoga after the walk, bring your mat if interested. Registration not required but recommended - baptisthealthsystem.com/events or call (855) 771-6737. Registration is at 8:30 a.m., walk starts at 9:00…
Remember
The Alamo and The Tobin Endowment proudly present the world premiere Remember, a musical honoring those who gave their lives for Texas. Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston, Davy Crockett, Carlos Espalier, Jim Bowie, and William Barret Travis sought better lives in Texas, a land of liberty, a land of new beginnings, a land of hope. And at the heart of the story, of Texas and all Texans to come is the Alamo. A musical concert featuring a 60-piece symphony, 11…
Shadows of The Freeway: Growing Brown and Queer with Lydia Otero
Join us on Saturday, February 29 at the Esperanza for a reading and plática with Lydia R. Otero! Her latest book, In the Shadows of the Freeway: Growing Up Brown & Queer, is a thought-provoking coming-of-age memoir about growing up in a Southwest city invested in urban development. Raised in an adobe house built by their mother, the author takes readers to a mid-20th century barrio that existed on the social margins of Tucson, Arizona despite sitting a little more…
Remember
The Alamo and The Tobin Endowment proudly present the world premiere Remember, a musical honoring those who gave their lives for Texas. Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston, Davy Crockett, Carlos Espalier, Jim Bowie, and William Barret Travis sought better lives in Texas, a land of liberty, a land of new beginnings, a land of hope. And at the heart of the story, of Texas and all Texans to come is the Alamo. A musical concert featuring a 60-piece symphony, 11…
Women in Photography: Bernadette Peña
“Nuestra Gente: A Tribute to Hispanic Innovators and Dreams,” is a photo exhibit curated by Bernadette Peña featuring portraits of children dressed as Frida Kahlo, Selena, and more to celebrate historic Hispanic figures who have impacted the American landscape. Free food will be provided.
Women from History: Suffrage March
Join us as we commemorate the first women’s march on Washington on March 3, 1913, in which women marched to petition their right to vote. The original Suffragettes wore white blouses and long white skirts; attendees can wear whatever white clothing they have, and Suffrage sashes will be available at the event. The march will begin in the Central Courtyard and proceed to the Ozuna Library and Learning Center, where participants will be encouraged to vote in the Texas primary…
Carver Library Presents: Queens of Poetry
Do you like Poetry? Come on over to Carver Library on Thursday, March 5th to hear the unapologetic talent of Ms. Jessica Care Moore and Dr. Joanne Gabbin. Andrea "Vocab" Sanderson will be the Mistress of Ceremony for the evening. Jessica Care Moore is the CEO of Moore Black Press, Executive Producer of Black WOMEN Rock!, and founder of the literacy-driven, Jess Care Moore Foundation. An internationally renowned poet, playwright, performance artist, and producer, she has published multiple works and…
15th Annual Dialogue and Friendship Dinner
The Annual Dialogue and Friendship Dinner is organized by Raindrop Foundation and University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) to contribute to the progress of intercultural and interfaith dialogue. Every year, more than 200 guests join this celebration of our city’s cultural diversity and appreciation of contributors to the local and global peace. The 15th Annual Dialogue and Friendship Dinner will be held at 6 P.M. on Thursday, MARCH 5TH, at THE UIW SEC BALLROOM at 4301 Broadway St. San Antonio,…
World Affairs Council: 2020 International Citizen Of The Year Award
Join the World Affairs Council of San Antonio in celebrating Gordon Hartman during the Council’s 2020 International Citizen of the Year Award Dinner! The event will honor philanthropist Gordon Hartman, founder of Gordon Hartman Homes, The Gordon Hartman Family Foundation, and Morgan’s Wonderland. The Award Dinner's keynote speaker will be Ambassador Roman Popadiuk, the first U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, appointed under President George H.W. Bush. He is also the chair of the Board of Directors of the World Affairs Councils…
Diode Editions AWP20 Reading & Reception
This AWP, come celebrate the launch of the 2020 Diode Editions catalog at The Good Kind Southtown in San Antonio on Friday, March 6th from 6:30-9:30. Featuring Diode authors and more.
Kpop Nite San Antonio
Hey San Antonio, TX Kpop fans! Saturday, March 7th from 5 pm-9 pm we'll be at The New Lush Rooftop for the first time for this all-ages event! Your requests are going to be played all nite long, there's going to be a large, open-to-anyone dance stage, raffles, exclusive locally-made kpop merch by Classy Smashed & Jane of All, and DJing by Kpop Youtuber John Norman. Entry is $10 and can be purchased at the door or at http://KPOPNITE.COM.
St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade
St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated on the River Walk since 1968 as a joint project of the San Antonio River Walk Association and the Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas. This tradition continues today. Green Bud Light will be sold at the Arneson River Theatre along with Irish and other ethnic foods. Festival entertainment includes a family-friendly interactive activity called Passport to Ireland. Other festival activities include face-painting, henna artistry, caricatures, photo booth, Irish novelty items for sale plus…
Dyeing of the River Walk Green
Each year since 1968 the River Walk is magically transformed into the River Shannon with eco-friendly green dye. This year it is brought to you by Maddogs. This is a very exciting time to visit the River Walk and watch the amazing transformation. A bagpiper plays on the barge as the river is transformed. Free viewing available along the entire 2 1/2 mile downtown portion of the River Walk. The color is instantly apparent and intensifies with water movement by…
Women in STEAM: Honoring astronomer Maria Mitchell
Maria Mitchell was the first female professional astronomer in the United States; she became instantly famous in October 1847 when she discovered and charted the orbit of a new comet, which became known as “Miss Mitchell’s Comet.” Join us as poet Cynthia Kirby Reilley recites a narrative about Mitchell, followed by an astronomically inspired art activity.
An Evening with C.S. Lewis
An Evening with C.S. Lewis – the year is 1963 and C.S. Lewis, the famous British author, is hosting a group of American writers at his home near Oxford. They are about to experience a captivating evening with a man whose engaging conversation and spontaneous humor made him one of the great raconteurs of his day. Seated in his living room and in front of a warm fire he recalls the people and events that inspired his thought and shaped…
Hiplet Ballerinas
A combination of graceful ballet and lively hip hop, the Hiplet Ballerinas amaze and innovate! Dancers fuse the classical pointe technique with urban dance styles like Hip-Hop. This technique has blossomed immensely since its creation in the early 90’s. From the rhythms of African drums to Tango en pointe, this dance style has received worldwide recognition. Hipletballerinas.com
Annual Brackenridge Park Gala at the Historic Low Water Crossing
To celebrate visionaries, Bexar County Judge Nelson W. Wolff and his wife Tracy, Founder and President of Hidalgo Foundation of Bexar County The Brackenridge Park Conservancy is proud to present the Annual Brackenridge Park Gala at the 1917 Low Water Crossing on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. at the Brackenridge Park Train Depot with train rides and sunset cocktail reception. The seated dinner from 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. will be served under…
Women in STEAM: Panel Discussion
Join us as women representing various Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) industries share their experiences. Free food will be provided.
Shen Yun
There was a time when the world was full of magic and splendor, as if all on Earth existed in harmony with Heaven. You could see it in the arts, feel it in the air, and hear it in the beat of a drum. What if you could journey back and visit this lost world…? Now you can. Shen Yun invites you to experience this divine culture of the Middle Kingdom.
Bad Mama Jama Remix: Let the Record Show
Returning to The Carver’s Intimate Series is Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson who will perform Bad Mama Jama Remix: Let the Record Show. This second installment once again explores themes of modern day womanhood through music, monologue, spoken word & movement. While the format is similar, Remix features all new, original pieces inspired by the era and imagery of classic soul music; a time before cassettes when vinyl ruled! Get ready for The Bad Mama Jama Remix to deliver another unforgettable experience.
Selena Night – Spurs vs Warriors
The San Antonio Spurs will honor the legacy of the Queen of Cumbia, Selena Quintanilla, with the NBA’s first-ever Selena Night at the AT&T Center on April 3. Fans can purchase this exclusive ticket and t-shirt package. Only 1,500 packages are available, so act fast! T-shirt sizes cannot be preordered and are only available on a first-come, first-served basis at the game, while size quantities remain. The first 10K fans in attendance at the game will receive a commemorative Spurs…
Taco Fest: Music Y Más
Taco Fest: Music Y Más is San Antonio’s premier taco and music festival. This year's event will take place on Saturday, April 4 at its new home at The University of Texas at San Antonio Downtown Campus. This year’s music lineup will feature more than 20 musicians and bands, including headlining performances by iconic GRAMMY Award-winning singer Lila Downs and a special reunion performance by beloved San Antonio band Girl In A Coma. The 2020 food lineup will showcase more…
Cecile McLorin Salvant
Three- time Grammy Award Winner Cécile McLorin Salvant graces the Carver stage in the Spring. After developing an interest in classical voice and piano, Cécile studied under musician Jean-François Bonnel and formed her first band. Cécile sings vaudeville, country blues, Broadway songs, and her own compositions. Once described as a “postmodern cabaret singer”, Cécile frequently makes music with Aaron Diehl, Paul Sikivie, Lawrence Leathers, and others.
National Geographic Live! The Search for Life Beyond Earth
Astrobiologist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer Kevin Hand is looking for real extraterrestrials. He is currently helping plan a NASA mission to Jupiter’s moon Europa to investigate evidence of a vast subsurface ocean—a body of water that could sustain primitive forms of life on this alien world nearly 600 million miles from our planet.
Fiesta San Antonio
Fiesta® San Antonio started in 1891 as a one-parade event to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. That historic commemoration still takes place, but for more than a century, Fiesta® has grown into a celebration of San Antonio’s rich and diverse cultures and today is one of this nation’s premier festivals, featuring over 100 events with an economic impact of more than $340 million. Funds raised by official Fiesta® events provide…
A Day in Old Mexico & Charreada
Explore the distinctive culture that upholds the customs and family traditions of Mexican Horsemanship as a way of life. This family event features food vendors, concessions, ballet folklorico performances, and live mariachi music during the season-opening of our charreada — Mexico’s official sport predating, and inspiring, the American Rodeo. The oldest Charro association in the United States, established in 1947, aims to preserve the skill of charreria, a centuries-old tradition, and educate future generations and the general public.
Texas Cavaliers River Parade
There’s nothing quite like the Texas Cavaliers River Parade. Festive music fills the air and vibrant floats pass by as thousands watch from the banks of the San Antonio River. This one-of-a-kind parade started in 1941 after a group of Texas Cavaliers witnessed boats and barges decorated with flowers in the “floating gardens” of Mexico City. This coincided with the San Antonio River bend restoration, and the Texas Cavaliers decided to bring this unique experience to our city. The first…
A Night in Old San Antonio (NIOSA)
“A Night In Old San Antonio®” (NIOSA®) is a four-night festival, Tuesday through Friday, April 21-24, 2020 from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the heart of downtown San Antonio that celebrates the city’s diverse cultural legacy for more than 85,000 revelers annually during the city’s Fiesta San Antonio® celebration. Through the magic of 200-plus food, drink and atmosphere booths; 14 continuous live musical acts; children’s games; decorations; souvenirs; and 10,000+ volunteers, NIOSA brings the city’s heritage alive in 15 areas.…
Ford Mariachi Festival
This official Fiesta event features Mariachi bands and Folklorico dancers from local schools and colleges. This is the perfect time to sit outside, sip a margarita (as if you needed an excuse), and enjoy the music as it floats past you. Boats also randomly stop and play music for guests sitting outdoors. Each group wears traditional mariachi and Folklorico costumes. Free to enjoy.
A Day in Old Mexico & Charreada
Explore the distinctive culture that upholds the customs and family traditions of Mexican Horsemanship as a way of life. This family event features food vendors, concessions, ballet folklorico performances, and live mariachi music during the season-opening of our charreada — Mexico’s official sport predating, and inspiring, the American Rodeo. The oldest Charro association in the United States, established in 1947, aims to preserve the skill of charreria, a centuries-old tradition, and educate future generations and the general public.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Having just celebrated their 60th anniversary, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater bring with them a flood of new and exciting works alongside modern classics in three mixed programmes that demonstrate the unparalleled artistry that has defined them.
Battle of Flowers Parade
The Battle of Flowers® Parade is the founding event of Fiesta® San Antonio, attracting crowds of more than 550,000. It is the only parade in the United States produced entirely by women, all of whom are volunteers. The city of San Antonio owes its annual Fiesta to a small group of passionate, dedicated women who started it all with the first Battle of Flowers® Parade in 1891. What began as a patriotic celebration to honor the heroes of the Alamo, Goliad and the…
King William Fair
Approximately 35,000 visitors attend our fun-filled, family festival on the final Saturday of Fiesta® San Antonio each year. The King William Fair is the primary fundraising event for the King William Association, a non-profit organization that works to preserve and protect the oldest residential historic district in Texas and promotes the unique cultural heritage of San Antonio. Beginning with a delightfully funky parade, the day-long event offers a variety of art and craft vendors, lively music, dance, Kids Kingdom play…
Fiesta Flambeau Parade
Time to start planning for the 72nd Annual Fiesta Flambeau® Parade! This marks the second year in a row our parade has been named “best” in our budget category. Last year Best in the World by the International Festivals and Events Association and in August 2019, Best in Texas at the Texas Festivals and Events Association. Two great awards that make us proud to be Flambeau® members and Fiesta® family. The theme for the 2020 Flambeau® Parade is “Celebrating Classic…
Celtic Woman
World famous all-female musical ensemble Celtic Woman gives a concert in our city! If you like Celtic folk, and classical crossover, this show is for you. Most recent girls' album "The Magic of Christmas" was released in October 2019. Celtic Woman consists of Máiréad Carlin, Megan Walsh, Chloë Agnew, and Tara McNeill.
An Evening with Elizabeth Gilbert
Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir Eat Pray Love has been called “a generation’s instruction manual” (The Toronto Sun). Exploding onto the scene in 2006, the bestseller famously chronicled the year Gilbert spent traveling the world after a shattering divorce. Translated into more than 30 languages, Eat Pray Love has sold over thirteen million copies worldwide. The book, “fueled by a mix of intelligence, wit, and colloquial exuberance that is close to irresistible” (The New York Times Book Review), catapulted its author from…
Music in the Park
Ballroom Marfa and Ruby City are partnering this spring with an evening of live music at Ruby City’s Sculpture Garden for Music in the Park. The evening will feature the all-female Taureg guitar group, Les Filles de Illighadad, and Book of Sound (SHAPESHIFT ONE), a new project from Rob Mazurek in collaboration with Damon Locks and Lisa E. Harris. Music in the Park is an annual program hosted by Ruby City and KRTU Trinity University 91.7FM in San Antonio. Les…
Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures
2020 Disney On Ice: Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and his pals for a high-octane ride in Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures. Exciting twists and turns await as Mickey, Minnie, Goofy—and you—embark on a wild ride to your favorite Disney destinations. Travel with Moana to the sun-soaked Motunui, set off on a safari to the Pride Lands with Simba. Discover a whole new world as you’re swept up in Aladdin’s princely parade. Play at a larger-than-life carnival…
Christian Sands
Ingeniously using older styles of jazz and combining them with his own style of music, Christian Sands is currently one of the most in-demand pianists working in jazz. After his one-two album punch in 2017, Sands returns with an indestructible band and an unwavering allegiance to the groove. Sands’ modern take on jazz has impressed and entertained all those who have listened to new-era sound.
Listen to Your Mother San Antonio
Celebrating its fourth year in San Antonio, Listen to Your Mother (LTYM) is announcing its largest lineup to date of fourteen local storytellers, showcasing a diverse cast of men and women who will share stories about motherhood in honor of Mother’s Day. LTYM is honored to announce a new charitable partner: David’s Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating all forms of bullying among teens and children through education, legislation and legal action. A percentage of ticket sales will…
Selena XXV Veinticinco Años Tribute Concert
Join Selena fans from around the world for a truly epic event celebrating 25 years of her life and legacy on May 9, 2020 at the Alamodome. This concert will be the largest Selena fan experience in history and will include and all-star lineup including, Pitbull, Los Tucanes de Tijuana, A.B. Quintanilla III y Los Kumbia Allstarz, Becky G, Elida y Avante, Ally Brooke and more. Get your tickets and book your hotel stay now!
Eleven Reflections on September
Eleven Reflections on September is an introspective look on the lives of Muslim Americans living in the aftermath of 9-11. This all-woman, Middle Eastern music ensemble performs spoken word; the poems you will hear progress from lyrical to abstract and broken, as they span the fall of the Twin Towers, the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria, the rise of the Arab Spring, the refugee crisis, and more. The evening promises to be a concert, a performance art piece and…
The Soul Rebels
The Soul Rebels will be performing a fun-filled night as the Carver closes the 2019-2020 season. This eight-piece music ensemble from New Orleans has explosive stage presence and has led to live collaborations with the likes of Nas, G-Eazy, The Man, and more. The Soul Rebels have built a career around an eclectic live show that harnesses the power of horns and drums in a deep pocket funk party-like atmosphere.
An Evening with Samin Nosrat
A night of conversation with chef, food writer and star of the Netflix documentary series, “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat,” Samin Nosrat comes to San Antonio for one night only. As an undergraduate studying English at UC Berkeley, Samin Nosrat took a detour into the kitchen at Chez Panisse restaurant that happily determined the course of her life and career. Since 2000, she has pursued her twin passions of food and words with equal vigor, aiming to create work that inspires,…
Fiesta Noche del Rio (64th Season)
Enjoy Mariachis, Flamenco guitar, singing, dancing, and a cool drink or snack as you help support children’s charities through your attendance at the 64th season of Fiesta Noche del Rio, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 pm from June 12-August 8 at the Arneson River Theatre in La Villita (418 Villita St.). It’s fun for the whole family. Tickets online (fiestanochesa.com) or HEB (Customer Service).
Summer Artisan Show, presented by Hiltons of San Antonio
Experience the beauty of the San Antonio River Walk at the Summer Artisan Show by shopping at over 40 handmade artisan booths including pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork, and more. Stay closer to the action with Hilton by booking any of their 50+ branded hotels in the San Antonio area at travel.hilton.com/ArtShow.
Fall Artisan Show, presented by Hiltons of San Antonio
Experience the beauty of the San Antonio River Walk at the Fall Artisan Show by shopping at over 40 handmade artisan booths including pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork, and more. Stay closer to the action with Hilton by booking any of their 50+ branded hotels in the San Antonio area at travel.hilton.com/ArtShow.