community announcements

The San Antonio Film Commission is a one-stop shop for all things film making. The Film Commission helps local artists with permits, location scouting, crew and resource information, government liaison services, casting calls and more. 

Are you a filmmaker under the age of 21? If so, then you are eligible to submit your short film to the Josiah Media Festival, hosted by Urban 15. The deadline is August 1st. Short films may not run longer than 20 minutes and must be created by filmmakers ages 21 and younger.

The 32nd annual San Antonio Film Festival highlights films from around the world while nurturing, fostering, and developing filmmakers of all ages. The festival provides opportunities to share ideas through networking. The San Antonio Film Festival runs Tuesday, July 21st through Sunday, July 26th.

The City of San Antonio has twenty-five pools for the 2026 Summer Season. Parks and Recreation also offers classes on swimming, water aerobics, aqua combat, and more. Days and hours of operation vary by location. 

The City of San Antonio hosts a Fourth of July Celebration. This family-friendly event has carnival rides, music, food, fireworks, and more. This fourth of July Celebration is Saturday, July 4th, at 11 AM in Woodlawn Park. 

The Mission Marquee Plaza hosts a Farmers and Artisans Market every first and third Saturday. The market offers food demonstrations, local vendors, nutrition education sessions, and more. The Farmers and Artisans Market is at the Mission Marquee Plaza starting at 9 AM.

The San Antonio Museum of Art hosts New African Masquerades. This exhibition recounts in-depth stories about the lives, motivations, and ideas of four West African masquerade makers. The New African Masquerades is on display through Sunday, July 5th, at the San Antonio Museum of Art.

The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with local area school districts to offer the Summer Youth Program. Activities include sports, games, arts, crafts and more. The program is open to youth ages 6 - 12 at school sites, and 6 - 14 at community centers. Dates vary by location based on school districts calendars.

 The Green Book was a guide for African Americans to travel safely during the era of Jim Crow laws. The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum hosts a Green Book Civil Rights Bus Tour. The tour explores the downtown theater district, Dignowity Hills, Denver Heights, and St. Paul Square. The next Green Book Civil Rights Bus Tour is Friday, June 19th at 11AM.

 The McNay presents Untitled: 20 Years of Collecting Contemporary Art. This exhibit features over 100 works, from immersive installations to vivid paintings, this collection commemorates two decades of growth and the legacy of curator René Paul Barilleaux. Untitled: 20 Years of Collecting Contemporary Art runs through Sunday, September 6th at The McNay. 

Registration for The Magik Theatre Summer Camps is now open for students’ 1st through 12th grade. Through a condensed production process students will learn the value of collaboration and community. 

 Centro Cultural Aztlan presents, Infinity Square. This is an exhibition that examines the relationship between the artists, Louis Vega Treviño and Ben Mata, and their environments through geometric shapes. Infinity Square is Monday thru Thursday now till July 18th, at 10 AM.  

The San Antonio Art League and Museum presents Summer Reflections. Eight San Antonio artists capture the essence of summer showcasing the warmth, vitality and beauty. Summer Reflections runs through Friday, August 7th at the San Antonio Art League and Museum; located at 130 King William Street. 

The Mexican American Civil Rights Institute presents, The Bricks before Brown versus the Board of Education. This virtual talk explores the school desegregation court cases before Brown v. Board of Education. The Bricks before Brown versus the Board of Education is Tuesday, July 14th at 6PM on Zoom. 

The San Antonio AIDS Foundation provides services to help people prevent the spread of HIV and help those affected by HIV and AIDS to live longer, healthier lives. They provide a full range of services such as testing, education prevention, a meals program, and community-based care services.

The City of San Antonio's Department of Arts & Culture is responsible for managing public art projects that express the vibrancy and diversity of our community. Their website offers an interactive Public Art Map showing locations and details of San Antonio’s public art pieces.  

Inner City Development is a nonprofit, community-based organization that responds to emergency, educational, and recreational needs of the inner Westside neighborhood of San Antonio. They provide a food pantry, clothing closet, and an after-school program for students in the 2nd grade through 5th.

The Food Policy Council of San Antonio examines how the current local food system is working for people’s health and well-being. The FPCSA works closely with local and state government partners in making recommendations for policy, actions, and programs.