community announcements

The  San Antonio Art League and Museum presents Fine Art of Dining. This exhibit explores the experience of eating with friends and celebrating life. Artwork is featured as table setting installations with centerpieces, utensils and more. Fine Art of Dining runs through Friday, August eighth at the San Antonio Art League and Museum, open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10am to 3.

The City of San Antonio and San Antonio Food Bank host 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 from 9am to 1.  
 

The City of San Antonio has over 30 cooling center locations open to the public. VIA bus rides are available to and from cooling centers at no cost. Adults over 65, children under 4, and people with existing medical conditions such as heart disease and those without access to air conditioning are at highest risk on days with high temperatures.

All outdoor public pools are open Tuesday through Sunday until August 11th, times vary by location. The San Antonio Parks Foundation also offers swimming lessons at all outdoor public pool locations.

The 31st 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 Wednesday,  July 23rd through Saturday, July 27th at The Radius Center in downtown San Antonio. 

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.  

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 and the festival is held in January. Short films may not run longer than 20 minutes and must be created by filmmakers ages 21 and younger. There is no submission fee.