| July 2 | Public input meeting regarding proposed improvements to the Fairchild Park pool. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Carver Cultural Center Green Room, 226 N. Hackberry. Hosted by Capital Improvements Management Services Department (CIMS) in conjunction with the Parks and Recreation Department and Sprinkle & Co. 207-2874. |
| July 3 | Flamenco Fridays. Dance performances at Main Plaza, 100 E. Commerce. 8 p.m. Free. 207-3132. |
| July 4 | July Fourth Celebration and Fireworks. Woodlawn Lake Park, 1103 Cincinnati. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. Children of all ages are invited to participate in the colorful Salute to the Red, White and blue Parade, beginning at 10 a.m. Entertainment continues throughout the day and will be capped off when the fireworks light up the lake at 9 p.m. Free event. Sponsored by the San Antonio Parks Foundation in cooperation with the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department. 212-8423. |
| July 4 | Sevilla Saturdays. Dance Performances by the Parks and Recreation Department Fandango Dance Troupe with special guest appearances by flamenco artists Steve Arispe, Cante "Chayito" Champion, James Jimenez and Jackie Rodriguez. Live music and dance with a vast array of styles, colorful traditional costumes and dramatic footwork.8 p.m. Magik Theatre, 420 S. Alamo.
Tickets are 8 at Event Box Office. Repeats on July 11, 18 and 25. |
| July 7 | Public Input Meeting for Southside Lions Park Area Improvement Project. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. In cooperation with Capital Improvements Management Services Department, Parks and Recreation Department and RVK, Inc. Southside Lions Community Center, 3100 Hiawatha. 207-2875. |
| July 6-10 | Jr. Naturalists Ages 9-12 years. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Explore nature as you learn outdoor skills including native plant identification, birding, fishing, hiking and ethnobotany. Fee: $175/wk. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place. 207-3250. www.sabot.org.
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| July 6 - 10 | Choreography Workshop. Erica Wilson-Perkins. 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Berta Almaguer Dance, 138 S. Josephine Tobin Drive. $40. Call 207-3132 for more information. |
| July 8 | Wild! Wednesdays. Extraordinary Experiences in Nature. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Bones and Stones: Explore our limestone legacy. A quick look at the paleo and prehistoric animals of Bexar County. Dino bones. Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa. Family-oriented, targets ages 7 - 11. $3 per person or $6 per family. 546-6402 or email pspring@sanantonio.gov for information and reservations. |
| July 8 & 9 | BRAVO! An Evening of Song and Dance featuring the Parks and Recreation Department’s dance troupes, the summer performances on Wednesdays and Thursday nights capture the flavor and passion of Old San Antonio and its cultural roots in Mexico and Spain. Experience and enjoy the colorful, traditional costumes and dramatic performance numbers as performed by Fandango and Alamotion Dance Troupes at the picturesque Arneson River Theatre in downtown San Antonio’s La Villita.
The 2009 dates are June 17, 18, 24 and 25. July 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23. Special guests include Mariachis Campanas de America.
General Admission is $8. Proceeds from ticket sales and concessions benefit both dance troupes. 207-3132. |
| July 9 | Concert Under The Stars. Grammy-nominated Joe Posada, one of Tejano music's most celebrated saxophonists will fill the San Antonio Botanical Garden with music. $5 admission Bring your own seating.
No outside food, concessions available. Gates open at 6 p.m. Music at 7 p.m. San 555 Funston Place. 207-3250. www.sabot.org. |
| July 9 | Contemporary Art Month (CAM) celebration with Exhibit and Reception from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bolivar Hall, La Villita, prior to BRAVO performance in the Arneson River Theater. Exhibit features student artists from the Parks and Recreation Department's art classes. 207-300. |
| July 11 | Second Saturday Program. 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Our fossil P.A.S.T. Clayton Nye, president of the Paleontological Association of South Texas, will present an introduction to paleontology and local fossils. Eisenhower Park, 19399 Northwest Military Drive. Reservations recommended. Donation: $3 per person or $5 per family. 564-6400.
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| July 11 | Our Part of Town Talent Show competition District 3 Audition. 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Harlandale Community Center, 7227 Briar Place. 207-3133. |
| July 11 | Our Part of Town Talent Show competition District 4 Audition 2 - 4 p.m. Miller's Pond Community Center, 6175 Old Pearsall Road. 207-3133. |
| July 11 | Sevilla Saturdays. Dance Performances by the Parks and Recreation Department Fandango Dance Troupe with special guest appearances by flamenco artists Steve Arispe, Cante "Chayito" Champion, James Jimenez and Jackie Rodriguez. Live music and dance with a vast array of styles, colorful traditional costumes and dramatic footwork.8 p.m. Magik Theatre, 420 S. Alamo.
Tickets are 8 at Event Box Office. Repeats on July 18 and 25. |
| July 13 | Public input meeting to discuss schematic designs for proposed improvements at Sunrise Park. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Alamo United Methodist Church, 4071 N. Foster Road, Fellowship Room. Hosted by Capital Improvements Management Services Department in cooperation with the Parks and Recreation Department, and CFZ Group, LLC. 207-2874. |
| July 13 | District 4 Southwest Park Improvements - Spicewood Park. Capital Improvements Management Services Department (CIMS), the Parks and Recreation Department and RVK, Inc., will offer schematic design plans for pubic review and comment. 6 - 7 p.m. Cortez Library, 2803 Hunter Blvd. 207-2875. |
| July 13-17 | Jr. Gardeners. Ages 6-8 years. 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Participants get their hands on horticulture from flowers and vegetables to basic botany and garden design. With the help of garden experts, kids will learn to plant from seed, take cuttings, and design their own garden. Fee: $175/wk. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place. 207-3250. www.sabot.org |
| July 14 | Public input meeting regarding proposed improvements at Tom Slick Park. The meeting will be held at Henry Guerra Library, 7878 Military Drive West, from 7 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, Capital Improvements Management Services Department, and Bender Wells Clark Design, Inc. 207-6924. |
| July 14 | Public input meeting for the Northampton Park Improvement Project. 7 p.m. 8265 Manderly Place, Converse. Sponsored by Capital Improvements Management Services Department, Parks and Recreation Department and Terra Design Group. 207-8466. |
| July 15 | Wild! Wednesdays. Extraordinary Experiences in Nature. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Philo-podia: Who doesn't love feet and hooves and paws and claws and slime tracks and trails. Make plaster casts. Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa. Family-oriented, targets ages 7 - 11. $3 per person or $6 per family. 546-6402 or email pspring@sanantonio.gov for information and reservations. |
| July 15 & 16 | BRAVO! An Evening of Song and Dance featuring the Parks and Recreation Department’s dance troupes, the summer performances on Wednesdays and Thursday nights capture the flavor and passion of Old San Antonio and its cultural roots in Mexico and Spain. Experience and enjoy the colorful, traditional costumes and dramatic performance numbers as performed by Fandango and Alamotion Dance Troupes at the picturesque Arneson River Theatre in downtown San Antonio’s La Villita.
The 2009 dates are June 17, 18, 24 and 25. July 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23. Special guests include Mariachis Campanas de America.
General Admission is $8. Proceeds from ticket sales and concessions benefit both dance troupes. 207-3132. |
| July 17 | Lion's Field Adult and Senior Citizen Center, 2809 Broadway, celebrates its 84th anniversary with an open house and student art show. The art show will showcase the painting, jewelry-making, photography, ceramics, china painting, sculpture, pottery, fabric arts and paper projects done by students at the center. The show is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Free and open to the public. 826-9041. |
| July 18 | Our Part of Town Talent Show competition District 5 Audition. 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Guadalupe Theatre, 1300 Guadalupe St. 207-3133. |
| July 18 | Our Part of Town Talent Show competition District 6 Audition. 2 - 4 p.m. Barrera Community Center, 5800 Old Highway 90 West. 207-3133. |
| July 18 | Sevilla Saturdays. Dance Performances by the Parks and Recreation Department Fandango Dance Troupe with special guest appearances by flamenco artists Steve Arispe, Cante "Chayito" Champion, James Jimenez and Jackie Rodriguez. Live music and dance with a vast array of styles, colorful traditional costumes and dramatic footwork. 8 p.m. Magik Theatre, 420 S. Alamo.
Tickets are 8 at Event Box Office. Repeats on July 25. |
| July 20-24 | Little Sprouts Summer Camp. Ages 3-5 years. 10 a.m. - noon. Little ones explore gardening and nature with hands-on investigations and creative play! Fee: $100/wk. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place. 207-3250. www.sabot.org |
| July 22 | Wild! Wednesdays. Extraordinary Experiences in Nature. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Get Down and Dirty: What is our soil all about? Come 'play' in the dirt; make a clay 'ribbon'; take home a sedimentation tube. Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa. Family-oriented, targets ages 7 - 11. $3 per person or $6 per family. 546-6402 or email pspring@sanantonio.gov for information and reservations. |
| July 22 & 23 | BRAVO! An Evening of Song and Dance featuring the Parks and Recreation Department’s dance troupes, the summer performances on Wednesdays and Thursday nights capture the flavor and passion of Old San Antonio and its cultural roots in Mexico and Spain. Experience and enjoy the colorful, traditional costumes and dramatic performance numbers as performed by Fandango and Alamotion Dance Troupes at the picturesque Arneson River Theatre in downtown San Antonio’s La Villita.
The 2009 dates are June 17, 18, 24 and 25. July 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23. Special guests include Mariachis Campanas de America.
General Admission is $8. Proceeds from ticket sales and concessions benefit both dance troupes. 207-3132. |
| July 23 | Concert Under The Stars. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place. Latin-Jazz band of Henry Brun and the Latin Plazyers offers a variety of Latin styles, ranging from the slow temp of a Cuban cha-cha to conga and rumba rhythms. $5 admission (free for members). Bring your own seating. Beverages available for sale.
No outside food, concessions available. Gates open at 6 p.m. Music at 7 p.m. 207-3250. www.sabot.org |
| July 25 | Our Part of Town Talent Show competition District 8 Audition. Santikos Silvarado 16, 11505 W. Loop 1604 N. 10 a.m. - 12 noon. 207-3133. |
| July 25 | Our Part of Town Talent Show competition District 7 Audition. 2 - 4 p.m. Berta Almaguer Dance Studio, 138 S. Josephine Tobin Drive. 207-3133. |
| July 25 | Sevilla Saturdays. Dance Performances by the Parks and Recreation Department Fandango Dance Troupe with special guest appearances by flamenco artists Steve Arispe, Cante "Chayito" Champion, James Jimenez and Jackie Rodriguez. Live music and dance with a vast array of styles, colorful traditional costumes and dramatic footwork.8 p.m. Magik Theatre, 420 S. Alamo.
Tickets are 8 at Event Box Office. Repeats on July 25. |
| July 29 | Wild! Wednesdays. Extraordinary Experiences in Nature. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Up, Up, and Away: Exploring the wonderful words of birds and basic binocular skills. Make track prints. Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa. Family-oriented, targets ages 7 - 11. $3 per person or $6 per family. 546-6402 or email pspring@sanantonio.gov for information and reservations. |
| Aug. 1 | Our Part of Town Talent Show competition District 9 Audition. 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Santikos Embassy 14, 13707 Embassy Row. 207-3133. |
| Aug. 1 | Our Part of Town Talent Show competition District 10 Audition. 2 - 4 p.m. Lou Hamilton Community Center, 10700 Nacogdoches Road, 207-3133. |
| Aug. 1&2 | Dog Days of Summer. Bring your dog for a walk in the garden! Regular admission (free for members) plus $5 surcharge per dog. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place. 207-3250. Admission fees vary. www.sabot.org |
| Aug. 5 | Wild! Wednesdays. Extraordinary Experiences in Nature. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. What's the green stuff? Does the green stuff help plants? Do an experiment to 'see' chlorophyll and pound a leaf to make a print. Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa. Family-oriented, targets ages 7 - 11. $3 per person or $6 per family. 546-6402 or email pspring@sanantonio.gov for information and reservations. |
| Aug. 8 | Auditions for dance troupes Fandango and Alamotion. Berta Almaguer Dance Studio, 138 S. Josephine Tobin Drive. Fandango auditons will be from 9 a.m. to noon and are open to dancers ages 11 to 19 with at least two years' experience in Mexcian Folklorico and Flamenco dance forms. Alamotion, open to dancers 11 to 24, will hold additions from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Alamotion highlights ballet, jazz, tap and hip hop. Two years experience are required in at least three of these dance forms. 207-3132. |
| Aug. 8 | Second Saturday Program. 10 a.m. – 12 noon – What’s bugging you? We all love those creeping and crawling bugs. Holly Camero leads our exploration into the world of the six-legged. Eisenhower Park, 19399 N.W. Military Drive. Reservations recommended. Donation: $3 per person or $5 per family. 564-6400. |
| Aug. 12 | Wild! Wednesdays. Extraordinary Experiences in Nature. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Fungus among Us: What are fungi? Where do they live and what do they do? 'Dissect' a mushroom. Inspect a compost bin. Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa. Family-oriented, targets ages 7 - 11. $3 per person or $6 per family. 546-6402 or email pspring@sanantonio.gov for information and reservations. |
| Sept. 5 | Big Bugs Opening Weekend Dave Roger’s impressive insects will be on display beginning Labor Day Weekend. Your family will be all abuzz as they explore the world of insects through art, activities, and up close experiences with live bugs! His amazing and enormous works of art may even inspire you to create your own beautiful, buggy pieces at some of our weekend events! Exhibit closes Dec. 6. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place. 207-3250. Admission fees vary. www.sabot.org |
| Sept. 12 | Our Part of Town Talent Show competition Military Audition. 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Bob Hope Theatre, Lackland Air Force Base. 207-3133. |
| Sept. 12 | Second Saturday Program. 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Tunas, nopales and more. Join Patty Pasztor, native plant expert, in a fun exploration of natural fibers, foods and other uses of local plants. Eisenhower Park, 19399 N.W. Military Drive. Reservations recommended. Donation: $3 per person or $5 per family. 564-6400. |
| Sept. 12 | Movies in the Park. Sunken Garden Theater, Brackenridge Park, 3700 N. St. Mary's. YMCA soccer field. Free. Movie TBA. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Picnic baskets welcome. Concessions available. Fun begins at 6:30 p.m. with pre-movie entertainment. Mascots, moon bounces, face painting. Movie begins at sunset. Sponsored by Time Warner Cable. 520-9700 or www.twc-sa.com |
| Sept. 26 | Gardens by Moonlight. This annual event has become one of San Antonio's favorites! The Garden is filled with several popular, high-charged live music performances, delicious treats, and great atmosphere. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place. 207-3250. For ticket information, www.sabot.org |
| Oct. 10 | Second Saturday Program. 7 – 9 p.m. Welcome to My Web – A lively investigation of spiders with a brief walk to look for them with Dr. Cary Guffey from Our Lady of the Lake University. Eisenhower Park, 19399 N.W. Military Drive. Reservations recommended. Donation: $3 per person or $5 per family. 564-6400. |
| Oct. 25 | BOOtanica and Fall Garden Fair. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Halloween games, Creep Crafts, Spooky Storytelling and more! Children can dress in costume for the costume parade and take part in fun fall activities with the Bexar County Master Gardeners. Free with admission to the garden. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place. 207-3250. Admission fees vary. www.sabot.org |
| Nov. 14 | Second Saturday Program. 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Native American stories. Lipan Apache storyteller Emma Ortega shares her stories, including the story of what the turkeys saved. Eisenhower Park, 19399 N.W. Military Drive. Reservations recommended. Donation: $3 per person or $5 per family. 564-6400. |
| Nov. 21 | Model Trains Exhibit Opens/ Train Family Day 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. All aboard for a fun family day with train games, stories, and art! The model train exhibit runs through Dec. 13. Free with admission to the garden. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place. 207-3250. Admission fees vary. www.sabot.org |
| Dec. 12 | Second Saturday Program, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Star gazing Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Society. What’s to see in the crisp, clear winter skies. Eisenhower Park, 19399 N.W. Military Drive. Reservations recommended. Donation: $3 per person or $5 per family. 564-6400. |
| Feb. 13, 2010 | Chocolate Day. Indulge your appetite for knowledge about everyone’s favorite botanical treat—chocolate! See a real cacao tree, sample chocolate treats, and learn about the botany and history of chocolate. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place. 207-3250. Admission fees vary. www.sabot.org |