community announcements

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 Wonder Theatre presents Chicago: Teen Edition. Roxie Hart, a 1920s chorus girl, takes out her lover and lands on death row where she meets Velma Kelly. The two battle it out for the spotlight as they fight for the ultimate American Dream: Greed, corruption, murder and all that jazz! Chicago: Teen Edition runs June 9th through June 11th at the Wonder Theatre. 

Step into the dark world of late-1920s Berlin with the Wonder Theatre’s rendition of Cabaret. Guided by a Master of Ceremonies, this story follows the lives of, an American writer, and a British lounge singer named Sally Bowles, as they are caught in the shifting tides of a changing Germany. Cabaret runs through June 14th at the Wonder Theatre.

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 Department of Arts & Culture present 30 Years of Public Art. This guided tour explores public art around downtown. Hear about the artwork directly from the artists. Registration is required. The 30 Years of Public Art tour meets at the Culture Commons Gallery at Plaza de Armas, on Saturday, May 30th, at 9 AM.  

 The San Antonio Public Library celebrates Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Event include movies, arts & crafts, dance performances and more. 

 The San Pedro Playhouse presents Steel Magnolias. Steel Magnolias tells the touching and humorous story of a group of strong, witty women who form an unbreakable bond in a small Louisiana beauty salon. Steel Magnolias runs through June 7th at The San Pedro Playhouse. 

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. 

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 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.  

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.