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OrigamiintheGarden²
Making its Texas Debut, this outdoor sculpture exhibition created by American artists Jennifer and Kevin Box, captures the delicate nature of the origami paper art form in museum-quality metals. The exhibition opens to the public September 19, 2020 - May 9, 2021. Please note that visitors should make a reservation online for the San Antonio Botanical Garden.
Visual Voices: Contemporary Chickasaw Art
With nearly 60 artworks of present-day Chickasaw painters, potters, sculptors, metalsmiths and weavers, this exhibition conveys a beautiful and compelling contemporary visual story. From oil and watercolor to textiles and metals, glass, bronze and other materials, the artworks of 15 featured Chickasaw artists in this exhibition are unique, intrinsically Southeast in design and distinctive among today’s contemporary tribal artists.
Thurgood- Virtual Performance
Thurgood by George Stevens, Jr. This is the story of the life of the first African American Supreme Court justice, Thurgood Marshall, and his role in the historic decision on the Brown v. Board of Education case. His story is rich in history, humanity, and humor. *The presentation may contain themes and content not suitable for all audiences.
Burial Ground: Exploring African American Resting Places – Eastview Cemetery
We explore the history of African American trailblazers in San Antonio with a safe, socially distanced, outdoor walking tour of Eastview Cemetery. A few of the historic figures uncovered include Samuel Sutton, Oliver Sutton, Myra Hemmings, Hattie Briscoe, Claude Black Sr., Charles Bellinger to name a few. Discussions will also include the history of the previously enslaved people buried at the cemetery. We will also learn about the cemetery’s historic evolution. This epic tour celebrates the lives of local African…
MLK Day Block Party
Join us for the MLK DAY BLOCK PARTY! This is a family-friendly event that will be held on the 1600 Block of E. Commerce on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 1 PM. The event will feature - Live Entertainment - Food Trucks - and much more Come out and celebrate the life and vision of Martin Luther King and support local black-owned restaurants. This is an outdoor event and strict social distancing guidelines will be enforced. All attendees are advised…
Inauguration Watch Party at The Good Kind
Join us at The Good Kind on January 20th 2021 for our Inauguration Watch Party! Enjoy our full bar and drink menu in our spacious garden lounge while watching the inauguration. 🍹 Wear something red, white or blue and let’s have some fun! 🥳
“Development Without Displacement: Honoring and Respecting Community Voice for Community Benefit!”
Join us on Saturday, January 23rd at 10AM CT on Facebook for "Development Without Displacement: Honoring and Respecting Community Voice for Community Benefit!" During this virtual discussion, San Antonio’s Mi Barrio No Se Vende Coalition and the Houston Coalition for Equitable Development without Displacement (HCEDD) will talk about community organizing efforts for proposed Community Benefits Agreements (CBA’s) in both San Antonio and Houston. Tune via Facebook at www.facebook.com/esperanzacenter A Community Benefits Agreement is a legally binding, enforceable agreement signed by…
WATCH WITH: Evil Dead with Live Commentary from Bruce Campbell
THIS EVENT DOES NOT TAKE PLACE AT THE TOBIN CENTER. IT IS A VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM EVENT YOU WATCH ON YOUR OWN DEVICE. WATCH WITH...the stars! Have you ever dreamed of watching your favorite movie with the star from that flick? Now is your chance to hand over the remote control to the stars and let them guide you through your faves like you have never experienced it before. Join the celebrity watch party and relive the movie through the eyes…
Il Favorito | Musical Evenings at San Fernando Cathedral
Winner of the Audience Favorite Award, Italian virtuoso Leonardo Colafelice returns virtually to San Antonio with a dazzling new program a year after taking the Bronze Medal at The Gurwitz 2020 International Piano Competition. Watch online at musicalbridges.org/watch or on our YouTube channel! Musical Evenings at San Fernando Cathedral merge the historic architecture of the nation's oldest continuously operating Catholic sanctuary with enchanting music of some of the finest, award-winning artists from around the globe!
Sips and Sounds of The West
Kick off Valentine's weekend at the Briscoe! Join us from 6:00pm- 9:00pm on Friday, February 12, 2021 for an evening of live music, food, and drink under the stars in the McNutt Sculpture Garden. Performance by local singer/songwriter Ty Dillon. Bring your sweetheart and enjoy chocolate strawberries with a Pony Express Love Letters calligraphy workshop or attend virtually with a front row livestream with contact-less curbside pickup of your Pony Express Love Letters calligraphy kit and sweet treats.
Overnight Ghost Hunt & Campout @ Victoria’s Black Swan Inn, San Antonio TX
We’re thrilled to be returning to the banks of Salado Creek, and to the 150-year-old Victoria’s Black Swan Inn – where guests have reported being attacked by unseen forces. As well as many people dying in the house over the years, it’s also the site of a battle between the Texan army and Mexican militia (Battle of Salado), where over 60 people lost their lives. The house and the grounds are both extremely haunted, with countless reports over the years…