Six ways to celebrate Día de los Muertos in San Antonio

While Muertos Fest is already behind us, these events show why the Day of the Dead has become one of San Antonio’s most beloved traditions.

by Kat McKinney October 28, 2026October 28, 2026

While Muertos Fest is already behind us, these events show why the Day of the Dead has become one of San Antonio’s most beloved traditions.

The Invisible Parade is local artist John Picacio's published debut writing and illustrating the same work.

Things to Do

Award-winning San Antonio illustrator John Picacio to sign his new book Wednesday at Pearl

The illustrated fantasy book follows a young girl navigating grief on Día de Muertos.

by Sanford Nowlin October 28, 2026October 28, 2026

Visual Art

Arts patron Mike Casey, the ‘Mayor of Southtown,’ has died at age 85

The retired attorney known for his generosity and singular style offered affordable housing that helped grow San Antonio’s arts community.

by Sanford Nowlin October 20, 2026October 20, 2026

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Author-illustrator Gemma Correll holding event at Nowhere Books for new graphic novel Anxietyland

Correll will appear this Thursday at the San Antonio shop to discuss the book, which traces her struggles with anxiety, depression and more.

by Anjali Gupta October 20, 2026October 21, 2026

Visual Art

San Antonio native Vincent Valdez’s MacArthur Fellowship reflects his innovative and unflinching vision

Valdez recently landed a MacArthur ‘genius grant,’ which includes $800,000 in unrestricted funds paid out over five years.

by Anjali Gupta October 20, 2026October 20, 2026

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BUTTTOOTKING tour bringing RuPaul’s Drag Race standouts to San Antonio

The tour will strut into The Rock Box this Saturday with performances by Suzie Toot, Kori King, Lydia B Kollins and local favorite Dahlia Gore.

by Kat McKinney October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

Arts

Anything but Past: Artpace guest curator Rigoberto Luna finds connections across time

Luna is only the second San Antonio resident to be selected as guest curator for Artpace’s prestigious International Artist-In-Residence Program.

by Anjali Gupta October 11, 2026October 13, 2026

Visual Art

San Antonio-tied visual artist Vincent Valdez lands MacArthur ‘genius grant’

Valdez will receive $800,000 in funding over a five-year period, allowing him to explore new projects without financial stress.

by Anjali Gupta October 1, 2026October 1, 2026

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New exhibition by artist Ann Enzminger explores displacement in San Antonio

The show, which opens this Thursday at Fl!ght Gallery, will memorialize a neighborhood erased to make way for HemisFair ’68.

by Anjali Gupta September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

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Jardín de las Catrinas celebrates Dia de los Muertos at San Antonio Botanical Garden

San Antonio Botanical Garden planted 10,000 marigolds and tapped local artist Regina Moya to create larger-than-life sculptures of El Catrina.

by Kat McKinney September 28, 2026September 28, 2026

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‘Generative Disruptions’ reframes feminist art at San Antonio’s Ruby City

The expansive new exhibit, which opens Saturday, Sept. 26, includes 33 artists whose work explores body, identity, gender, power, belonging and more.

by Kat McKinney September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

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11 ways to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in San Antonio

From mariachi and ballet folklórico to outdoor movies and community festivals, these events offer plenty of ways to experience out city’s Hispanic heritage.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 18, 2026September 18, 2026

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San Antonio music-education nonprofit High Voltage celebrates 10 years with fundraising party

The event this Saturday at Cherrity Bar will feature dancing, bingo, raffle prizes and a silent art auction.

by Kat McKinney September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

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San Antonio’s Muertos Fest returning for weekend of Oct. 23-25

More than 80 altars will once again line Hemisfair to honor the deceased. The event also will include processions, music, food and more.

by Kat McKinney September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

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New UTSA exhibition ‘Antithesis in Contemporary Collage’ to mess with your eyes and your head

The exhibition opens this Thursday at the San Antonio campus’ Main Art Gallery.

by Anjali Gupta September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

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San Japan convention returning to San Antonio this weekend

The annual celebration of anime, gaming and Japanese pop culture gets underway this Thursday at various downtown venues.

by Sanford Nowlin September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

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Time slips sideways in San Antonio artist Trish Simonite’s ‘Exquisite Entropy’

The retrospective of Simonite’s work from 1972 to 2025 will open this Friday at UTSA’s downtown Russell Hill Rogers Galleries.

by Anjali Gupta August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

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20 San Antonio bucket list activities to do before summer is over

Autumn will soon be upon us. Let’s start checking these Alamo City summer adventures off the list.

by San Antonio Current Staff August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

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San Antonio library presenting ‘Death Planning Through Collage’ workshop

The class will take place this Saturday at Pan American Branch Library and invites attendees to detail their end-of-life plans using collage materials.

by Anjali Gupta August 5, 2026August 10, 2026