If you grew up on the South Texas border, the false narrative of there is nothing here permeated both in our self-identities and our understanding of the place we live. This is a common lie that seeps into our daily lives and invites us to leave. There is nothing here, so that means we are nothing, and we […]
Antithesis in Contemporary Collage is an exhibition emphasizing high contrasts in paper collage, bricolage, and assemblage. Collage is an inherently versatile creative method, often using old and new source materials, with the ability to posture surreal environments by interruptions of scales, figures, spaces, and perspectives. In this exhibition, more intense contrasts are highlighted to elicit […]
Explore devised theater with Turnip Ensemble Theater at this FREE Devised Theater Workshop on September 13, 2-4pm at the Amy Shelton McNutt Historical Arts Center. Open to ages 16 and up (with a parent or guardian), this workshop will present an introduction to the tools and methods the Turnip ensemble uses to create brand new, […]
MESH brings dancers together with artists from different disciplines to create live, improvised performances. Each duet shares an original work and gives insight as to how it was created. What began as a practice within our community continues as a space for connection, curiosity, and collaboration. We invite you to watch, reflect, and be part […]
Tambores Del Pueblo, an Austin-based Puerto Rican Bomba Ensemble. Founded around 2018 by a group of friends with diverse professional music backgrounds from Puerto Rico and the US, their mission is to promote wellness and community through traditional dance and music. They have shared their performances and educational activities across multiple local venues and through […]
The exhibition Exquisite Entropy: Photographs by Trish Simonite, 1972 – 2025 offers audiences the opportunity to enjoy exemplary works from multiple periods produced across Simonite’s celebrated career. Curator Paula Owen has chosen 125 works that present Simonite’s fascination with the paradoxes that historical narratives may carry forward information from the past into new contexts of […]
Accordion? Check. Bajo sexto? Of course. Fiddle? Now that's where things get interesting. Join the experts from the Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum for a lively conversation at the UT San Antonio Institute of Texan Cultures about the history, culture and evolution of conjunto music. Along the way, you'll discover how generations […]
UT San Antonio will be hosting the Actors From the London Stage’s Performance of Much Ado About Nothing on September 30, October 2, and October 3 in 2026 at 7:30 PM. Count Claudio falls in love with Hero, the daughter of his host. Hero's cousin Beatrice (a confirmed spinster) and Benedict (an eternal bachelor) are each duped […]
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Beach Boys’ album, Pet Sounds, by joining members of the NESA Orchestra for a community play-through of instrumental arrangements from the iconic album. Woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, piano, and guitar players of all experience levels are welcome. Donations to NESA to support instrumental music education are welcome, $20 suggested.
José Sibaja, trumpet Jeff Conner, trumpet Chris Castellanos, horn Domingo Pagliuca, trombone William Russell, tuba Since 1986 Boston Brass has set out to establish a one-of-a-kind musical experience featuring colorful classical arrangements, burning jazz standards, and the best of original brass repertoire. Boston Brass treats audiences to a unique brand of musical entertainment that […]
An Exhibition in celebration of the UT San Antonio Artist-In-Residence: Public Art for Public Schools Program Featuring: Calvin Pressley, Albert Gonzales, Luis Valderas, Symone Harvey, Laurel Bodinus, Mary Gilley, Gary Sweeney, Brandy Gonzalez-Kee, Jennifer Arce, Jaqueline Hammond, Jesselyn Gordon, Amy Stengel, Lily Jimenez, Marcy Rossi, Faith Ortuno, Karla Arguello, Rubio, Victoria Leal, Margaret Craig, Monica […]
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