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Art to Lunch

Every third Thursday, 12:30-1 p.m.

San Antonio Museum of Art

200 W. Jones Ave., San Antonio San Antonio

$5

Art

Ideal for art enthusiasts with tight schedules and/or short attention spans, SAMA’s Art to Lunch series invites guests on a short-and-sweet two-object tour of works they might have overlooked in the galleries. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy on the grounds or grab a bite from nearby spots like The Luxury or Rosella. (210) 978-81090
Claritycon Children's Mental Health Summit

Fri., July 21, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa

23808 Resort Pkwy, San Antonio San Antonio

$300

Workshop, Special Events

Clarity Child Guidance Center hosts its annual children's mental health summit that provides CEUs/CNEs to 250+ educators, therapists, nurses, physicians, social workers, childcare workers and community members with presentations by 40 renowned experts that explore the numerous internal and external factors that impact the emotional, psychological and social well-being of young people. The two-day conference includes two keynote breakfasts and two keynote lunches; conference syllabus; exhibitors and luncheon with keynote speaker David Ambroz, Head of External Affairs & Community Engagement at Amazon, who will share his personal story of resilience as he navigated a parent with mental illness. (210) 616-0300
Expo Fiesta Latina

Fri., July 21, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat., July 22, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sun., July 23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Wonderland of the Americas

4522 Fredericksburg, San Antonio San Antonio

Free

Fiesta

Katrinas, Jewelry, Mexican Candy and more! Come out to Expo Fiesta Latina this weekend and don't miss the Grand Opening which will include Music, Folk Dancing and Mariachi's on Thursday 7/20 at 12pm! (210) - (FAX); (210) 785-3500
WEX Foundation Cost Free StellarXplorers Space Camp

Fri., July 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Project Cowork

10127 Morocco St. #195, San Antonio San Antonio

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Free

Workshop, Special Events

The WEX Foundation, a NASA education partner, invites applications to its tuition-free StellarXplorers space camp, a summer space camp for grades 6-12 created by the Air and Space Forces Association and presented in partnership with CyberTexas and Project Cowork. The StellarXplorers space program inspires students toward careers in aerospace-related fields critical to our nation’s future. This five-day camp teaches the history of space exploration, orbits, satellites, rockets and basic space science principles using the Systems Toolkit (STK), immersing participants in a hands-on learning experience with fun icebreakers, team building projects and a fun skill testing competition on the final day… (210) 624-1206
LUSH: Twilight in the Garden

Thu., Aug. 17, 7-10 p.m., Thu., Sept. 21, 7-10 p.m. and Thu., Oct. 19, 7-10 p.m.

San Antonio Botanical Garden

555 Funston, San Antonio San Antonio

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$13-$25

Special Events

The San Antonio Botanical Garden’s after-hours series LUSH: Twilight in the Garden returns this March, slated with new, exciting themes. Each month, guests can enjoy extended hours, live music, entertainment, a signature beverage, and beautiful bloom displays as the sun sets over the 38-acre urban oasis. New to 2023, the LUSH Season Pass ensures guests can enjoy the full March through October season. Season Pass (individual ticket holder) - $100. Adults - $25, Children (3-13) - $13. (210) 536-1409
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

Fri., July 21, 7 p.m., Sat., July 22, 2 & 7 p.m., Sun., July 23, 3 p.m., Thu., July 27, 2 p.m., Fri., July 28, 2 p.m., Sat., July 29, 2 p.m., Sun., July 30, 3 p.m., Thu., Aug. 3, 2 p.m., Fri., Aug. 4, 7 p.m., Sat., Aug. 5, 2 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 6, 3 p.m.

Magik Theatre

420 S Alamo St, San Antonio San Antonio

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$27-$38

Theater, Kids, Art

As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure “worthy of the gods", Book by Joe Tracz | Music and Lyrics by Rob Rokicki. This performance is made possible in part by a generous grant from the Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts. Recommended for ages 10+ (210) 227-2751
The Ghosts of Lote Bravo

Fri., July 21, 7:30-9:15 p.m., Sat., July 22, 7:30-9:15 p.m. and Sun., July 23, 2:30-4:15 p.m.

The Cellar Theater at The Public

800 W Ashby Pl, San Antonio San Antonio

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$15-$35

Theater

The Ghosts of Lote Bravo is a play about great hope in the midst of relentless violence, poverty and grief. In Ciudad Juarez, Mexico young girls often disappear. Many turn up murdered. Juanda Cantu’s daughter, Raquel, is one of these girls. Through visions offered by La Santa Muerte, Juanda is shown Raquel’s past only to discover that her daughter had hopes, dreams and courage Juanda knew nothing about. General Admission: $25 Senior/Military/ATAC: $20 Student: $15 VIP Ticket (Early Entrance Seating): $35 (361) 444-3931
San Antonio Gender Association

Third and First Thursday of every month, 6:30-9 p.m.

Metropolitan Community Church

611 E. Myrtle, San Antonio San Antonio

Free

LGBT, Special Events

The San Antonio Gender Association (SAGA) meets every first and third Thursday of the month. SAGA is a private secular organization dedicated to the exploration of issues involving gender identity, and to the advocacy of fair and just public policy for the wider GLBTQI community. SAGA offers a welcoming place for conversation and discussion to transgender persons and to those who love and support them. Located in the downstairs social hall. (210) 472-3597
LGBT LULAC Membership Meeting - Orgullo de San Antonio

Third Thursday of every month, 6:45-8 p.m.

Luby's Cafeteria (N. Main)

911 N. Main Ave., San Antonio San Antonio

LGBT, Special Events

The purpose of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council #22198 known as “Orgullo de San Antonio” is to establish open and positive communication between the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and Latino communities by promoting social and economic opportunity and full equality for all. Meetings are open to the public, guests do not have to be a member to attend. (210) 223-1911; (210) 223-9868 (FAX)
The Southtown ShowClub at Bar Ludivine

Third Thursday of every month, 7:30-9 & 9:30-11 p.m.

Bar Ludivine

1014 S. Presa St., San Antonio Southtown

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$15

Special Events, Dance, Theater

A monthly variety show based on vaudeville and cabaret shows of the Golden Age of Jazz. Featuring a rotating cast of local and traveling performers, with a focus on classic style burlesque, the Southtown ShowClub is a treat for all the senses! Come enjoy a specialty cocktail and catch a show you'll never be able to see again! Feel free to reach out to host and producer Pantie Oaklie with questions — every month is a completely different cast! 2104452235
2023 STEM Summer Camps for Kids

Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Aug. 18

Code4Bots

1056 E Borgfeld Dr Suite #1, San Antonio Northeast

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$215-$625

Kids

STEM camps are fun at Code4Bots! Campers learn the fundamentals of programming through the use of Robots, Drones and Arduino boards, as they participate in engaging activities, tutorials, and challenges that teach them how to bring their code to life. Half-Day Morning or Afternoon and Full-Day options available! (210) 951-9357
Summer Theatre Education & Performance Camps

Through July 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Trinity University

1 Trinity Pl, San Antonio San Antonio

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$300-$400

Kids, Theater

New Works SA is hosting 3 Theatre Education and Performance Summer camps this summer! Programs include: Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS (ages 6-10) | June 5th-16th; Into the Woods Jr (ages 11-14) | July 10th-21st; Build with the Basics (ages 11-14) | June 19th-30th. Each camp runs for 2-weeks and prices will vary. Early drop-off and late pick-up are available. Scholarships may also be available, if needed please contact the New Works team! (210) 721-2144
$25 Adoption Special Sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation

Through July 31, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Petco Adoption Center

6001 NW Loop 410, Suite 103, San Antonio Central

$25

Special Events

San Antonio Pets Alive! is excited to participate in BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters campaign! BISSELL Pet Foundation will be sponsoring reduced adoptions beginning Thursday, July 6th until Monday, July 31st. This means kittens, cats, puppies, and dogs that are adopted at one of our San Antonio Pets Alive!’s locations will be $25! (Excluding ambassador animals). San Antonio Pets Alive! Locations: Petco Love Adoption Center: 6001 NW Loop 410, Suite 103, San Antonio, Texas 78238, Medical Care and Adoption Center: 9107 Marbach Road, Suite 109, San Antonio, Texas 78245. Cats and dogs currently in foster care: www.sanantoniopetsalive.org/adopt
Summer Camps

Through Aug. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

iCode Stone Oak

1207 N. Loop 1604 West Suite # 104, San Antonio Stone Oak

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$399

Kids

Summer fun starts with STEM! iCode’s Summer Camps are your one stop shop for everything STEM! Whether your kids are into Minecraft, Robotics, Game Development, Drones, or even YouTube Production, iCode's got a camp for them! Keep your child’s mind engaged this Summer, by enrolling them in a STEM camp that's both fun AND educational! They’ll have a Summer to remember, while you can rest easy knowing they’re getting a head start towards a bright future. Summer Camps are now enrolling. (210) 809-6393
SOUTHWEST RISING: Contemporary Art and the Legacy of Elaine Horwitch

Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sept. 5

Briscoe Western Art Museum

210 W. Market St., San Antonio, San Antonio San Antonio

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$8-$14

Art

Summer takes on a Southwestern flair at the Briscoe Western Art Museum with the opening of Southwest Rising: Contemporary Art and the Legacy of Elaine Horwitch, May 26 – September 4. Showcasing the Southwest’s influence on Western art, the exhibition celebrates one of the most powerful and influential art dealers in the Southwest. Horwitch was responsible for launching the careers of hundreds of artists from the region and the nation and was a leader in fostering what has been called “new Western art” or “Southwest pop”. The exhibition is included with museum admission. 2102994499
Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family at the Witte Museum

Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. and Sundays, 12 p.m. Continues through Sept. 3

Witte Museum

3801 Broadway, San Antonio San Antonio

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$20-$25

Kids

Tyrannosaurus rex — T. rex, for short — is the most recognizable dinosaur in the world. But it’s not the only tyrannosaur you should know. This summer at the Witte, the rest of the tyrannosaur family is sharing the spotlight in Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family, an exhibition created by the Australian Museum that brings the latest tyrannosaur discoveries to life and reveals some of the most significant discoveries in paleontology of the past decade. An exhibition created by the Australian Museum and toured internationally by Evergreen Exhibitions. Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family at the Witte Museum is generously supported by The… (210) 357-1900
"The Twenty-Year War: Our Next Greatest Generation" Art Exhibition

Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Nov. 11

Grunt Style

900 Broadway, San Antonio Downtown

Free

Art, Free

In partnership with the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, Grunt Style is proud to announce the debut of their new art exhibition, “The Twenty-Year War: Our Next Greatest Generation.” The exhibition is free and on view to the public through November 11, 2023. The exhibition features captivating portraits and powerful, personal stories from an unprecedented era in our country’s history. “The Twenty-Year War” comes to life through the voices of veterans who served. (726) 600-2222
Hyatt Regency San Antonio Presents July’s ‘Burger of the Month’

Through July 31

Hyatt Regency San Antonio

123 Losoya St., San Antonio Downtown

Free

Food

Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk, a newly-renovated hotel located in the heart of the world-famous River Walk, is offering a “Burger of the Month” summer series featuring specially-crafted burger selections prepared by the hotel’s culinary team at Q Kitchen | Bar. “The Firework Burger” is being featured this July. For more information please visit HyattRegencySanAntonio.com or call (210) 222-1234. (210) 222-1234
"Antarctic Dinosaurs" at the Witte Museum

Through Sept. 10

Witte Museum

3801 Broadway, San Antonio San Antonio

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$6-$21

Kids, Special Events

Come along on a dramatic adventure to Antarctica—one of the most isolated and dangerous environments on Earth—and dig into a breathtaking discovery: dinosaurs! Antarctica today can be a harsh land of ice and snow, but 200 million years ago it was a bountiful, forested habitat where dinosaurs thrived. In “Antarctic Dinosaurs,” you’ll step back in time to discover the dinosaurs that ruled these now-fossilized forests. (210) 357-1900
Telling a Story of Your Life: A Personal Essay Workshop with Kendra Allen

Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 10

Gemini Ink

1111 Navarro St., San Antonio San Antonio

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$75

Workshop

In the span of every life are countless moments, stories, and revelations. When writing a personal narrative, how do writers select what will most speak their truth and resonate with readers? Writing is hard, and writing about oneself is sometimes even harder. Most times, we assume we must state our entire lives in one piece, so even the thought of putting pen to page becomes intimidating. This 4-week course will focus on demystifying the personal narrative process by figuring out what’s a snapshot and what’s a story. (210) 734-9673
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Roadmap Brewing Co

Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Continues through Sept. 28

Roadmap Brewing Co.

723 N. Alamo, San Antonio Downtown

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Free

Free

Gather your friends and come play the nation's best pub quiz! (303) 532-4737 ext. 806
The Wise Women: A New Play

Fridays, Saturdays, 8-10 p.m. and Sun., July 23, 3-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 5

The Gregg Barrios Theater at the Overtime

5409 Bandera Road, Suite 205, San Antonio San Antonio

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$18

Theater

Three days before New Year’s Eve, Lin (Starhawk) Wise makes a surprise visit to her daughter (Billy Wise) and granddaughter (Omie Wise) in New York City after not seeing them for years. Three generations of women struggle with what's required for a life in the arts, The Wise women know all the stories, know how to push all the buttons, but still have secrets that will have dire consequences for each other. Question is: Will they do things the way they always have, or will they find a way to rise above? (210) 557-7562
Taco Trailblazer: Yelp San Antonio's Free Week of Tacos!

Ongoing, 12 a.m.

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Free

Food

If tacos are more of a lifestyle than a food group, this free week of 'em will speak to your suadero soul. Follow along on this trail of tortillas to some of San Antonio's favorite taco spots. From puffy to birria, your heart and belly will be full! RSVP online for free tacos (plus other special goodies) at participating local taco spots on the designated dates/times. N/A
The Escape Game Remote Adventures

Ongoing, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Online

Virtual Location, San Antonio Online Only

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$25

Kids, Geek Culture

Play The Escape Game’s newest game, Ruins: Forbidden Treasure, from anywhere in the world using Zoom. Control an avatar wearing a live feed camera, search 360° images of the room, and use items in your online dashboard to progress through the game! Plus, a Game Guide will be there to help along the way. Assemble a team of friends, family or co-workers no matter where they are! You have 60 minutes, can you escape? 2105601733
Thursday Bloomin' Onions at Gunslingers

Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Gunslingers at Los Patios

2015 NE Loop 410, San Antonio Windcrest

Food

THURSDAY BLOOMIN' ONIONS for $9.95 all day 10am to 8pm at Gunslingers, home of insanely delicious, over-the-top burgers, chicken sandwiches, and chicken wings! This scratch kitchen at the lush Los Patios property is not far from the airport. Try the incredible James Beard award-winning Concha Burger from Chef Adrian Cruz, made with a vibrant, colorful concha bun, a traditional Mexican pastry. For entertainment, the restaurant (true to its name) will also be playing vintage cowboy movies for guests to watch while they eat. Go get 'em cowboy. (210) 303-8816
Screenplay Submission Contest

Mondays-Sundays, 12 p.m.

$5

Art

Atelier Talent Development Co. announces to serve the vast amounts of artists in the San Antonio/Austin market, it has started a screenplay contest. Contestants are asked to submit short scripts of no longer than two-pages in length by the September 10th deadline. Script Guidelines: 2 to 3 Pages, 4 Characters; 18+ Years Old, Present Day; Current Topics, MAX 2 Locations (Public), PG-13. Scripts with an exciting, unexpected twist or reversal are encouraged. How to Submit: Send script submission via email to [email protected] + Venmo $5 Entrance Fee to @ Atelier-Co. $100 Cash Prize to Winner. 210-549--5344
Take-home pizza kit at Volare

Ongoing, 12 p.m.

Volare Pizza (Olmos)

3902 McCullogh Ave., San Antonio Olmos Park

$12

Food, Special Events

Take the fun home with Volare's pizza kit! Get everything you need to make a delicious pizza: dough, pepperoni, cheese and sauce all are included. Stop in to take advantage of this fun and delicious deal, available daily during operating hours. (210) 251-3424
Happy Hour at Lustea

Ongoing, 2-7 p.m.

Lustea

602 NW Loop 410 #130, San Antonio Far West

Free

Food, Special Events

Happy Hour at Lustea means matcha BOGO! Stop in for buy one get one free on any matcha drink Monday through Sunday, 2pm to 7pm. Offer includes: Matcha soy, matcha milk tea cake cream, matcha milk tea cream cheese and matcha smoothies (210) 598-0089
Food Safety Manager Class

Thursdays

FOOD SAFETY DIRECT

1811 S LAREDO ST, Suite 122, SAN ANTONIO San Antonio

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$149

Special Events, Workshop

This class is for those whose ServSafe Food Manager Certificate is expired or expiring soon. You can attend this weekly class by registering by phone. Classroom spaces will be sanitized and classes will be limited to up to 10 people. 2107859441
Go for a Virtual STEM Walk

Ongoing

Online

Virtual Location, San Antonio Online Only

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Free

Kids, Free

On the talkSTEM YouTube channel, there are 9 unique playlists that connect science, technology, engineering and math to real world examples. Each video is a palatable 2 minutes on average and is appropriate for all ages. Audiences can virtually explore over 20 different destinations in Texas from the safety of their homes. Simply pick a theme and start watching the videos. Some videos prompt for a DIY experiment or challenge viewers can try in their household, even create their own virtual field trips - the options are endless! 2105601733

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