With more than 250 events planned this year, San Antonio DreamWeek is back to extend the spirit of the city’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day March until Jan. 31, according to organizers.
The expansive calendar of the 13th annual DreamWeek will focus on exchanging ideas, inspiring discussion and igniting change.
Shokare Nakpodia, a San Antonio advertising executive, founded DreamVoice and the first DreamWeek in 2011. The 24-day celebration showcases voices from around the San Antonio community with a singular goal: fostering the exchange of ideas on universal issues affecting humanity.
“DreamWeek San Antonio heralds a new world — one of tolerance of different perspectives, equality of opportunity and respect for the diversity of the genius within us,” Nakpodia said in an official statement.
This year’s events range from panel discussions to art exhibitions and include contributions from more than 100 partners. Organizations and individuals from the San Antonio community can apply to host an event, volunteer or donate to honor MLK’s legacy.
The full list of the free or low-cost events and additional information are available online at dreamweek.org. Below are a few of our highlights.
Stories of the Land: Coahuiltecan Ecology, Cosmology and Community Tales: A panel of Coahuiltecan native speakers will share a series of stories highlighting the ecological and cosmological knowledge of the South Texas indigenous peoples. With three sections, the event will teach the audience about balance, the relationship between the human and “more-than-human” world and how to live well with one another. The panel will be held in the Gardens of Hacienda Tecolote, and land and circle offerings are welcome. $10-$25, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, The Gardens of Hacienda Tecolote, 7910 Donore Place, thewellattecolote.org.
Hidden Figures: Queer Entrepreneurs Shaping San Antonio’s Economy: San Antonio LGBTQ+ business leaders are coming together for a panel to recognize the untold contributions of queer leaders to history, public service, business, nonprofit and corporate leadership. Reflecting on what it takes to build an economy where LGBTQ+ people can lead, the panel include both storytelling and dialogue. The event also will include light refreshments and networking opportunities with community members. It’s free, but RSVPing is encouraged. Free, 6-8 p.m, Tuesday, Jan. 20, Geekdom Event Centre, 131 Soledad St., salgbtchamber.com.
Her Table: Care for the Caregiver: Gathering the women who care for the community, For Her is hosting a shared meal to build camaraderie with food and conversation. The event honors teachers, healthcare professionals, social workers, nonprofit staff, counselors and family caregivers to highlight their unseen contributions. The dinner will share self-care tools, local resources and build inner strength. Childcare and other materials will be provided. Free, 6:30-8:30 p.m, Wednesday, Jan. 21, For Her, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, iamforher.org.
Generations Over Dinner: The San Antonio Area Foundation is hosting a dinner to break down generational barriers with guided conversation. With four tables of eight people, the event brings together generations between the ages of 12 to 90. The foundation aims to foster conversations that enable attendees to gain deeper understanding and social connections across generations. Registration is required. Free, 6-8 p.m, Thursday, Jan. 22, San Antonio Area Foundation, 155 Concord Plaza, Suite 301, saafdn.org/salsa.
Launch Party for the Graphic Novel A Home, a Church, and a Hospital: The Development of East San Antonio and Film Screening: The Office of Historic Preservation is presenting two products from the African American Heritage Preservation Initiative: San Antonio’s African American and Black Cultural Context Statement and a graphic novel. The statement provides a tool to identify important historical places, items and heritage, which will result in landmark designations, historic markers and other commemorations. Meanwhile, the graphic novel A Home, a Church and a Hospital: The Development of East San Antonio illustrates the story of how Charles Bellinger and two nurses shaped San Antonio’s East Side and African American history. Free, Saturday, Jan. 24, 6-8 p.m, Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 Hackberry St., sa.gov/directory/departments/OHP.
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