community announcements

 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. 

Urban-15 is seeking experienced dancers for its 2026 performance season. Ensemble event performances include Luminaria, Day of the Dead, and more. Urban-15 holds dance classes at 6 PM every Thursday at the Urban-15 Studios, located at 2500 S. Presa. 

Urban 15 presents Incognito, Fiesta’s Masked Dance Party. Incognito features food, drinks, and live music from Brave Combo and the Urban 15 Drum Ensemble. Guests are encouraged to dress Incognito.  This year’s Incognito is Friday, April 24th, 8pm, at Jaime’s Place. 

Casa Navarro hosts the Cornapalooza Fiesta Party. The event features food, drinks, demonstrations and representatives from several local historic sites. the Cornapalooza Fiesta Party is Sunday, April 26th 12PM to 4 at Casa Navarro.

URBAN-15 hosts Mega Corazón. Local and state poets recite their original works along with banned works from other authors. Mega Corazón is streaming on a continuous loop, now through April 30th. 

 The Magik Theatre presents Dragons Love Tacos. While a boy and his dog are watching TV, they unexpectedly learn the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of what kinds of tacos to serve dragons. But, when the boy throws his new dragon friends a spicy salsa taco party, trouble soon follows. Dragons Love Tacos is May 2nd and 3rd at The San Pedro Playhouse. 

Contemporary at Blue Star presents Mark Menjívar: Murmurations. Building on 20 years of social work and photography, Mark Menjívar turns students and neighbors into active collaborators to tackle complex social issues, by showcasing the power of community storytelling. Mark Menjívar: Murmurations runs through Sunday, May 3rd at Contemporary at Blue Star.

The Esperanza Peace & Justice Center hosts Paseo Por El Westside. This event celebrates the Westside of San Antonio’s history through photos, demos, and music. Paseo Por El Westside is Saturday May 9th from 9AM to 3PM at the Rinconcito de Esperanza, located at 816 South Colorado Street. 

Parman Branch Library presents Eric O'Connell’s Pinhole Portraits. Long-exposure images merge movement and shadow to reveal the deep connection between creators and their environments. Pinhole Portraits runs through Wednesday, May 27th at the Parman Branch Library.

The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum,  hosts Black History River Boat Tours once a month. This tour explores San Antonio’s Black History along the Riverwalk.  

Confluence Park hosts Ecology and Nature Tours. The tours explore innovative designs, eco-friendly structures, and artwork that harmonizes with nature. Pathways are accessible to all mobility levels and registration is required. The Confluence Park Ecology and Nature Tours are held every 4th Saturday of the Month at 9 am. 

The McNay Art Museum presents Angelica Raquel: Mystic Threads. Angelica Raquel transforms childhood memories and ancestral lore into vibrant, fiber-based sculptures. The exhibit features creatures with soft felted bodies brought to life with vivid colors. Angelica Raquel: Mystic Threads runs through July 5th at the McNay Art Museum. 

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, prevention education, 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.