Below is a list of select events taking place in the San Antonio area. Have a local event you would like Focus On San Antonio to promote? Email all the details to eortiz@journalist.com
MUSIC
Jan. 16 and 17
Local chamber ensemble Agarita will perform composer Katherine Pukinskis’ work, “One in Four, One in Eight,” which is inspired by her emotional journey dealing with infertility and pregnancy loss. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 and 17. Admission is free, but tickets are required. 724 S. Alamo St., Suite 2.
Jan. 24
The award-winning Balourdet Quartet joins Daniel Anastasio, founder of local chamber ensemble Agarita, in a performance of pieces by Haydn and composer Amy Beach.6:30 p.m. Admission is free, but tickets are required. 724 S. Alamo St., Suite 2.
STAGE
Jan. 16-Feb. 1
Boerne Community Theatre hosts performances of Neil Simon’s comedy “Barefoot in the Park,” about a newlywed couple – a buttoned-up lawyer and a free-spirited woman – who are trying to get to know each other even better. 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun., and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29. Tickets: $20-$24. 907 E. Blanco Road, Boerne
Jan. 18
A DreamWeek San Antonio event, “A Conversation and a Revelation,” is a one-act play and panel discussion about a 1966 meeting that took place between the Rev. Martin Luther King and Elijah Muhammad, the founder of the Nation of Islam. The short play will present a hypothetical dialogue that may have served as the catalyst for a shift in King’s rhetoric regarding justice and economics during the final months of his life. 3-5 p.m. Admission is free. Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry St.
Jan. 24-26
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Theater Arts Program has a casting call for “The Miraculous Mixes of DJ Santa Cecilia.” Set in the 1990s Los Angeles rave scene, the play follows a group of dancers called “The Followers” – indigenous immigrants who are introduced to electronic dance music in sacred ceremony mixing tribal traditions with industrial techno beats. Audition slated for 1 p.m. Jan. 24 with callbacks due at 1 p.m. Jan. 25, and 6 p.m. Jan. 26. Production scheduled for March. Guadalupe Theater, 1301 Guadalupe St. For more, contact Rosie Torres, choreographer, at ladanzastudio@hotmail.com, or Jorge Piña, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center theater arts director, at jorgep@guadalupeculturalarts.org
LITERARY
Jan. 18
Maria Murillo will read from and sign copies of her new children’s book, “Dog + Girl,” which is about Sascha, a lovable dog, and Loops, her human best friend. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is free. 303 Pearl Pkwy.
WELLNESS
Each Saturday
Wellness at The Tobin is a weekly series of fitness and exercise classes designed to nurture the body and mind. Classes are held from 10-11 a.m. Saturdays at the Will Naylor Riverwalk Plaza. Dress and equip yourselves accordingly. Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle.
ART
Now through Jan. 20
Centro Cultural Aztlan will host its annual Virgin of Guadalupe exhibition, which features different kinds of artistic representations of this secular icon created by local artists. The exhibit ends Jan. 20. 1800 Fredericksburg Road.
Now through Jan. 22
“Reclaimed Realities” features six artists’ works, which are made of different materials, from weathered wood to textile scraps, that serve as vessels, such as shadowed altars and poetic boxes, and as reflections of daily life. The exhibit is viewable by appointment only through Jan. 22. Admission is free. Agarita Loft Gallery, 724 S. Alamo St., No. 2.
Now through Jan. 31
San Antonio Ethnic Art Society presents “Archive of Identities: A Shared Conversation of Cultural Identity” exhibition, an official Dreamweek San Antonio event, which pairs artists from different generations, creating an intergenerational collaborative exhibition. Admission is free. Beacon at Midtown Gallery, 1136 W. Woodlawn Ave.
Now through Feb. 1
McNay Art Museum is hosting “Sandy Skoglund: Enchanting Nature,” an exhibit of the artists’ works that blend with handmade objects, found materials, and live models to create visually striking scenes. 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave.
Now through Feb. 13
Artist Maverick Pascal’s new exhibit “Expansion of Home” is called a journey where the boundaries of “home” stretch, shift, and open into new realms of belonging. Each art piece invites viewers to reflect on their own evolving sense of place and self. The exhibit is an official DreamWeek San Antonio event, which ends Feb., 13. Admission is free. Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry St.
Now through March 20
Mexican American Civil Rights Institute is hosting “William Merriweather Pena: The Father of Architectural Programming.” This exhibit features photos, documents and other artifacts chronicling the life and career of perhaps the most renowned Mexican American architect of the 20th century. Gallery open 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. weekdays. Admission is free. MACRI Visitor Center, 2123 Buena Vista St.
Now through May 10
Witte Museum is hosting “Unseen Oceans,” a special visiting, multimedia exhibition that takes visitors on a journey from the sunlit surface of the sea to its mysterious depths. Guests will meet the tiniest and biggest organisms, control a virtual submersible, traverse displays of marine species that light up in brilliant hues under special lighting conditions, examine cutting-edge tools and see how scientists are using sonar, laser, robotics and AI to map the ocean floor and protect endangered ecosystems worldwide. Museum admission plus a special $6 exhibit ticket. (Reduced admission available to families receiving SNAP benefits.) 3801 Broadway St.
Now through Aug. 30
Ruby City is hosting “Sensing Meaning, Abstract Painting,” a selection of 20-plus artists’ works from the mid-20th century through today that explore the art of abstraction. The exhibition runs through Aug. 30. Admission is free. 150 Camp St.
Jan. 16
A public dedication ceremony will take place for “Heirlooms: East Side Pride,” a mural created by local artist Kaldric Deshon Dow. 10 a.m. Admission is free. Nolan Street between Cherry and Chestnut streets.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Jan. 17
Taste of Memphis Blues and Jazz Festival is a family friendly event that will offer live jazz and blues music, Memphis-inspired dishes and other festivities. Noon-8 p.m. Admission is free. Rolling Oaks Mall (stage area in front of JCPenney), 6909 N. Loop 1604 E.
Jan. 17
San Antonio Composting Project education director Kristin Rosario will show visitors how they can help to divert food waste from the landfill by composting. 2-4 p.m. Admission is free. Eco Centro, 1802 N. Main Ave.
Jan. 17
Judson Independent School District Agriculture Expo will showcase students demonstrating the skills caring for animals at the JISD ag complex. There will also be a variety of vendors for community members to visit. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is free, 9142 FM 78, Converse
Jan. 19
The city of San Antonio’s 39th Martin Luther King Jr. March, the nation’s largest celebration of King’s legacy of its kind, will begin at 10 a.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, 3501 MLK Drive. The neighborhood walk ends at Pittman-Sullivan Park, 1101 Iowa St., a little after 11 a.m. Noted gospel singer Melvin Crispell III performs at 9 a.m.
There, community members may enjoy speeches from special guests such as Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas, food, information booths from local businesses, schools and civic organizations, a health and wellness area with free vaccines and health screenings, and musical and dance performances including featured musical guest Coco Jones. Admission is free.
VIA Metropolitan Transit will offer fare-free service to the march between 8 and 10 a.m. from the Alamodome, 100 Montana St. (Lot C) and St. Philip’s College, 1801 Martin Luther King Drive (Lot 22). Buses will return passengers to the original pick-up locations between noon and 3 p.m. from Pittman-Sullivan Park.
Jan. 19
New Braunfels’ 11th annual Martin Luther King Jr. March begins at Prince Solms Park at 10 a.m., and ends at the New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., where there will be tributes to the late civil rights leader and musical selections to celebrate the day.
Jan. 22
Trinity University welcomes Dr. Lerone A. Martin for its 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture Series with his presentation, “Young King.” Faculty director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute, Martin will explore King’s formative years and influences, and how they shaped his worldview, moral courage, and approach to activism and service. 7 p.m. Admission is free. Ruth Taylor Fine Arts Center, 1 Trinity Place.
Jan. 24
Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply will host Paw-Palooza, a pet-friendly event where shoppers can take advantage of savings during the store’s pet and livestock truckload sale. Guests (and their well-behaved pet) may also create pet paw art, and meet with representatives from local animal shelters. The first 50 Murdoch’s Rewards members who spend $50 will receive a free pet goodie bag, while supplies last. 7:30-9:30 a.m. Admission is free. 17975 I-35 N., Suite B200, Schertz.
Jan. 24
Opera San Antonio will present “Explore Opera for Kids,” an interactive program designed to inspire curiosity among young children about the art of opera. 2-3 p.m. Admission is free. Igo Library, 13330 Kyle Seale Pkwy.
Jan. 24
Right Health Systems will present a community health fair, with a variety of health screenings and resources for people of all ages and backgrounds. Noon-4 p.m. Admission is free. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 3298 N. New Braunfels Ave.
Jan. 24
League One Volleyball, the newest professional volleyball league, has debuted and makes an appearance in San Antonio with a match between LOVB Austin and LOVB Houston. 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $12. Frost Bank Center, 1 Frost Bank Center Drive.
Jan. 24
Briscoe Western Art Museum will host the Wild West Wildlife Festival, featuring a range of activities revolving around the theme of Western wildlife with a focus on Texas habitats and wildlife.There will be animal-themed art activities, local wildlife experts, food trucks, story time, games and more. 10.a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free. 210 W. Market St.
Jan. 24 and 25
A card and collectibles show will have more than 100 vendors buying, selling and trading sports and non-sports memorabilia and other collectibles. There will be drawings for prizes, too. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan.. 24 and 25. Admission: $10 day pass, $15 weekend pass. Schertz Civic Center, 1400 Schertz Pkwy.
