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Confluence Park is our award-winning oasis where sustainability, art, and architecture come together in a harmonious blend of innovation and beauty. During our Ecology and Nature tour you'll explore innovative designs, eco-friendly structures, and stunning artworks that harmonize with nature. Tours are scheduled every fourth Saturday of the month with our Master Naturalist Docent, Bob Morris.

During the tour, you'll learn about the story of sustainability, focusing on the essential roles of water, soil, and air—three fundamental renewable natural resources that are crucial for all life on Earth. Confluence Park was built by forming a partnership between Nature and Architecture. These two attributes were melded into one to create a Vision of Sustainability for every visitor that comes here and provide a tangible benefit to all that reside in the SA River Basin.

Please note, the tour may be canceled if no reservations are made by the day prior. Each tour will last between 1.5 to 2 hours, and participants are welcome to join or leave as needed to accommodate different attention spans or ages. The pathways are accessible to all mobility levels, and bathrooms and water fountains are available on-site. We encourage you to bring a water bottle and sun protection.

Registration required. Ticket costs will be refunded to the original payment method as long as you are present for the program. If you are not present for the program the $5.00 payment will be donated to San Antonio River Foundation.

Space is limited. If you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your reservation in order to release your ticket(s) and get a refund. Thank you

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Confluence Park Ecology and Nature Tour - Every 4th Sat of the Month 2025

Envisioning the Hindu Divine: Expanding Darshan and Manjari Sharma features forty historical objects from India and Southeast Asia and nine photographs by global contemporary artist Manjari Sharma. Bringing together the striking work of the rising contemporary art star with the historic collections of the Birmingham Museum of Art, this exhibition showcases nine of the most significant deities of the Hindu pantheon and their contemporary relevance in art and faith. These works serve as a gateway to the concept of darshan—seeing and being seen by the divine—a profound spiritual exchange of glances experienced through consecrated images of gods. The vibrant, varied, and sometimes contradictory stories of these gods—as well as their familial relationships with each other—are shared through the works in this exhibition. 


 


Contemporary artist Manjari Sharma makes work that is rooted in portraiture and addresses issues of identity, multiculturalism, and personal mythology. Beginning as a multiyear, crowdfunded project on Kickstarter, Sharma’s Darshan series of photographs aimed to recreate the experience of encountering the nine Hindu deities. An extraordinary aspect of Sharma’s work is her commitment to creating each scene without digital manipulation. All items visible in the images were present when photographed, not digitally added later. Watch this behind-the-scenes video [https://zozfr5xab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001QjMnG-_gNNW9tyLGPrBCJqLOA07CJPYQpd_wiZ9JfPIKi5A-0yauVy74WJItjAYeg_sWobZAeJbxeSZe5qHkNc-h0XO35Rr6YXFubQSxeAvOEydYL-mQp4ve-MxS3aW1IkKJBzoQwTr_6IrVxnp_jMi-0567SHPi6zgo4xFN5DM=&c=GZj1TytMWNZPsCnvF0UHxTT_flTpiulphMBLvX5W41qZiUhcbFmgxQ==&ch=T77jRQBIymK2h2uv9vxzwB8GUpiGRvFu6Pm1ybx-8pZ-zFOtQ3D5oQ==] for a sneak peek!

Credit for photo: Manjari Sharma, © Manjari Sharma

San Antonio Museum of Art

Envisioning the Hindu Divine: Expanding Darshan and Manjari Sharma

Don’t miss this innovative exhibition. Common to all of us are the experiences of eating with friends and celebrating life at the dining table. We invite you to explore creative and unconventional interpretations of what graces a table where friends meet for food. This special collection is curated by local artists Andre and Virginia Bally. Free.

San Antonio Art League + Museum

The ART of Fine Dining Exhibition

Join us for Market Days at the base of the Tower!

We will be featuring over 40 local vendors from across San Antonio. Come browse, shop, and enjoy as you discover and support local businesses.

This is a FREE family-friendly event, happening throughout the year, with food and live music!

Tower of the Americas

Market Days

Join Ocho on the first Sunday of every month for a rotating themed drag extravaganza. Enjoy drink specials and performances by some of San Antonio's favorite queens over brunch, where Chopped Winner Chef Kirk's full brunch menu will be available.

Ocho at Hotel Havana

OCHO A-GO-GO

Come learn about one of San Antonio's historic landmarks!

Basilica Heritage Tours are free, guided tours that offer the people of San Antonio and beyond an opportunity to learn about the history of Little Flower Basilica and the lives of our Discalced Carmelite saints as depicted through the Stained Glass Collection and other sacred art at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower.

Confirm your attendance at littleflowerbasilica.org/tours.

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower

Basilica Heritage Tour

Dallas

American Airlines Center

Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars

Stubhub

Join us on the 3er Sunday of the month (3pm-8pm) for an afternoon Disco Party on the Historical Bonham Exchange downtown San Antonio.

BONHAM EXCHANGE

SUNDAY DISCO at the Historical Bonham Exchange

Garden Rhythm series-cocktails and culture. Enjoy this community event at the beautiful Japanese Tea Garden from 6-8pm.

Food and beverage will be available for purchase.

Japanese Tea Garden

Garden Rhythms

Join us in 2025 for the Melaneyes Media Monthly Black History Series at the Carver Library, a vibrant and informative event that explores the rich history and enduring legacy of the Black experience. Hosted on the first Tuesday of every month, each session will feature educational presentations, thought-provoking discussions, and insightful content, shedding light on the culture, history, and achievements that have shaped our community.


Feb. 4, 2025 at 6pm “THE ORIGIN OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH”


Mar. 4, 2025 at 6pm. “BLACK WOMEN IN HISTORY”


Apr. 1, 2025 at 6pm “THE CASE FOR REPERATIONS”


May 6,2025 at 6pm “ MALCOLM VS MARTIN”


Jun. 2,2025 at 6pm “ THE HISTORY OF JUNETEENTH”


Jul. 1, 2025 at 6pm “ BLACK MUSUEM TOUR”


Melaneyes Media, renowned for producing the San Antonio Black History Documentary Films and conducting historical tours, will guide each session, providing a deep dive into Black history from local to national perspectives. Whether you're a lifelong learner or just beginning your journey, these presentations are designed to inform, inspire, and engage audiences of all ages.


Don't miss this opportunity to learn and reflect on the invaluable contributions of the Black community. Come for the history, stay for the conversation.


Mark your calendars and be a part of this powerful, ongoing series celebrating Black heritage and culture!


For more information: Aundar Ma'at @ melaneyes3@gmail.com

Carver Library

Black History Series 2025 at the Carver Library

Experience the magic of Live Jazz in the Garden at the stunning setting of the historic Japanese Tea Garden with our 2025 Concert Series. Enhance your musical adventure with delicious food and beverages by Jingu House available for purchase.


This is more than just a concert; it’s a unique blend of music and nature.

Jazz in the Garden

THE LARGEST BEGINNERS PING PONG TOURNAMENT IN SAN ANTONIO!

Join now and test your skills against your friends and people of similar playing skills.

First Friday of each month, starting at 7pm.

San Antonio Table Tennis Club

First Friday Ping Pong Tournament

A night of Comedy with Danny Ingle at Devils River Whiskey


Come join us for a hilarious evening of laughter with the always-funny Danny Ingle at Devils River Whiskey Distillery in beautiful downtown San Antonio. Also performing will be Zach Dickson and Brad Sea with Gabe Farias hosting this event. Get ready for a night filled with jokes, stories, and good vibes. Grab your friends and family for a memorable night out. See you there! There will be snacks and adult beverages with the limited menu.


The event takes place in the Distillery's Speakeasy venue downstairs and is a 21-and-over show. For more information on the show please call (210) 505-1610.

Devils River Whiskey

Barrel of Laughs at Devils River Whiskey

San Antonio! Don't miss THE BETTER crowdwork show the 2nd Thursday of the month at 9 pm at The Artisan Craft Bar. Just $15 for a night of wild, unpredictable comedy with BigMac, Wally Millegan, Drew Blues, and Victor Mendoza!

Front row seats are $5!
Use promo code : FlashLaughs for $5 off general admission
Tag your friends & grab your tickets now!

Artisan Craft Bar

4Th Wall Crowd Work Show

"Dad jokes, bad decisions, and a little therapy on stage. Catch ‘Daddy Issues’—San Antonio’s funniest dad comedians—the first Thursdays of every month at 9 PM at Artisan Craft Bar!

Use promo code: FlashLaughs for $5 off

Daddy Issues




This exhibition highlights the commitment of contemporary artists who have dedicated their work to unraveling the multifaceted layers of the sports world. The exhibition delves into the artistic exploration of sports equipment, setting itself apart from other exhibitions centered around the theme of sports. Through their use of sports materials, these artists explore a range of concepts including consumerism, the environment, gender, race, religion, and self-expression. The exhibition serves as both a celebration and a critique of the intersection between sports and art, inviting viewers to reflect on the profound connections between these two realms.






 



The exhibition Sport and Spectator will shift our collective perspectives and preconceived notions of the role and impact of sports in our daily lives by presenting new or discarded sports equipment and paraphernalia as art objects. By highlighting sports equipment outside of its primary use, this exhibition encourages broader discussions about the integral role of sports in our culture. Sport and Spectator will raise our collective awareness of the influence of sports on our society, art, environment, the way we perceive our physical bodies, and consumerism.   


 


Sport and Spectator features contemporary artists who utilize discarded or new sports equipment and paraphernalia to create singular works of art that touch on a wide range of societal issues directly or indirectly influenced by sports to prod and unravel the complex layers of the sports world. The exhibition serves as both a celebration and a critique of the intersection between sports and art, inviting viewers to reflect on the connection between sports and other areas of society and our lives.  


 


Featured artists transform commercially manufactured sporting goods utilizing craftworking techniques and materials. Works such as Jeffrey Gibson's beaded punching bags, Sophie Inard's crocheted equipment, and Esmaa Mohamoud's basketball jersey ballgowns intertwine and incorporate traditional and handcrafts, cultural traditions, and couture fabrication with discarded, damaged, and repurposed sporting goods. Juxtaposing seemingly unrelated materials and concepts that draw from unrelated resources prompts the viewer to question preconceived ideas about sporting goods and their relation to and impact on their environment.  


 


Other artists utilize sports iconography to alter the materiality and meaning of objects. For example, Brian Jungen disassembles sports jerseys and celebrity sneakers—products coveted for their associations with famous athletes. Jungen reassembles the fabric, leather, foam, and rubber to resemble the Indigenous craft of British Columbian coastal tribes. Jungen's work suggests parallels between the cultural rituals surrounding sports and indigenous ceremonies, emphasizing the commodification of each. Born in Fort St. John, British Columbia, Jungen grew up ranching and hunting on his family's Canadian homestead. Jungen shares his mother's Dane-Zaa heritage, which is that of First Nations people from the Peace River area of British Columbia and Alberta. Indigenous politics and culture inform Jungen's work and apply techniques based on recycling, reusing, and repurposing commercially manufactured products. 


 


With Sport and Spectator the McNay will join just a few other National museums to present exhibitions on the intersection of sport and the visual arts, Design for Sport (MoMA, 1962), Sports in Art (Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1980), Andy Warhol: The Athletes (San Antonio Museum of Art, 2014), Hard Targets: Sports and Masculinity Explored in Art (Wexner Center for the Art, 2010), and Resistance Training (Michigan State University Broad Art Museum, 2023), and Get in the Game (San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 2024) to name a few. While previous exhibitions focused on sports in broader, more traditional terms, Sport and Spectator will be singular in its presentation of art made from discarded or new sports equipment, materials, and ephemera.  


 





 






Artists featured in this exhibition include Brandon J. Donahue-Shipp, Jeffrey Gibson, Raul Rene Gonzalez, Sophie Inard, Brian Jungen, Justin Korver, Esmaa Mohamoud, Betsy Odom, Hank Willis Thomas, Jose Villalobos, Tyrrell Winston.






 






Organized for the McNay by René Paul Barilleaux, Head of Curatorial Affairs, and Lauren Thompson, Curator of Exhibitions


McNay Art Museum

Sport and Spectator




Fifty-three years ago, McNay Art Museum mounted Michael Tracy’s first-ever museum exhibition, “Seven Gold Paintings,” at what was then the Marion Koogler McNay Art Institute. Next spring, the McNay will honor Tracy’s enduring artistic legacy with the last exhibition with which the artist was directly involved before his passing on June 15 at age 80.






“Michael Tracy: The Elegy of Distance”, on view March 1-July 27, 2025, surveys approximately two decades of Tracy’s career and debuts many never-before-seen paintings, sculptures and mixed-media objects from the artist’s personal holdings alongside artworks on loan from other collections. Together, the works promote critical thinking, empathy, thoughtful exchange and healing as viewers consider faith, ritual, immigration and the environment. An original soundscape by musical composer Omar Zubair will complement the works. The exhibition is organized by René Paul Barilleaux, the McNay’s head of curatorial affairs, in collaboration with Christopher Rincón, president of the Michael Tracy Foundation and director of the River Pierce Foundation.


Michael Tracy: The Elegy of Distance’

Open Mic Night starting February 12th! Hosted by the lovely, Nina Diaz

Bring your guitar, speak your poetry, come sing for us. Anything goes at Open Mic Night!

7 pm every Wednesday Night!

Bar America

Open Mic Night with Nina Diaz

Join us for our Open Jam every Wednesday - featuring San Antonio's best musicians under one roof! 

River North Icehouse

Open Jam

Ruby City proudly presents Synthesis & Subversion Redux [https://rubycity.org/exhibitions/synthesis-subversion-redux/], an exhibition celebrating the legacy of Frances Jean Colpitt and the evolving conversation around Latinx art. This new exhibition revisits Colpitt’s groundbreaking 1996 show, Synthesis and Subversion: A Latino Direction in San Antonio Art, and its influence on contemporary art practices today.


n her original exhibition, Colpitt explored how Latinx artists could synthesize personal and cultural experiences with conceptual art practices. The artists featured in Redux honor this foundation while addressing contemporary issues like gender, migration, and bicultural identity. Their works embody hybridity and intersectionality, using materials such as textiles and clothing to weave together stories of resilience, family, and heritage. 


This new iteration also reflects a significant societal shift. In the 1990s, the art world often overlooked artists working outside mainstream contemporary discourse. Today, these historically marginalized practices are embraced as central to the broader narrative of contemporary art, celebrated for their ability to challenge conventions, elevate diverse voices, and offer fresh perspectives on identity and cultural heritage. 


Featured Artists include: Juan Carlos Escobedo, Jenelle Esparza, Bárbara Miñarro, Angeles Salinas, and José Villalobos 


The opening reception [https://rubycity.org/events/], which will feature an exhibition walkthrough with both Gonzalez and co-curator, Lopez, will take place on Saturday, February 14 from 2-3PM with a reception following from 3-5PM. The event is free and open to the public.


The exhibition will be on view from February 15, 2024 through September 28, 2025 at Studio, located inside Chris Park. Studio is open Thursday - Sunday from 10am - 6pm. It is closed Monday -Wednesday. 

Events in Texas, United States

Confluence Park Ecology and Nature Tour - Every 4th Sat of the Month 2025

Confluence Park Ecology and Nature Tour - Every 4th Sat of the Month 2025

Envisioning the Hindu Divine: Expanding Darshan and Manjari Sharma

The ART of Fine Dining Exhibition

Envisioning the Hindu Divine: Expanding Darshan and Manjari Sharma

Market Days

Market Days

OCHO A-GO-GO

OCHO A-GO-GO

Basilica Heritage Tour

Basilica Heritage Tour

Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars

SUNDAY DISCO at the Historical Bonham Exchange

SUNDAY DISCO at the Historical Bonham Exchange

Garden Rhythms

Garden Rhythms

Black History Series 2025 at the Carver Library

Black History Series 2025 at the Carver Library

Jazz in the Garden

Jazz in the Garden

First Friday Ping Pong Tournament

First Friday Ping Pong Tournament

Barrel of Laughs at Devils River Whiskey

Barrel of Laughs at Devils River Whiskey

4Th Wall Crowd Work Show

Daddy Issues

Daddy Issues

4Th Wall Crowd Work Show

Sport and Spectator

Michael Tracy: The Elegy of Distance’

Sport and Spectator

Michael Tracy: The Elegy of Distance’

Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars

Open Mic Night with Nina Diaz

Open Mic Night with Nina Diaz

Open Jam

Open Jam

Synthesis & Subversion Redux

Synthesis & Subversion Redux

Synthesis & Subversion Redux