Image Talks Events Next 30 Days in San Antonio

Join Esperanza and the Mexican American Studies Program at UTSA for the MAS Community Scholars Plática Series lecture titled: Resiliencia y Más Corazón: Las Tejanas, the Soul of Mexican American Music. This is a community event hosted by the UTSA Mexican American Studies Program and facilitated by Dr. Rachel Yvonne Cruz. It is a lecture/performance that examines the contributions of Tejana musicians to the evolution of Mexican American music. This conversation focuses on the roles played by influential Tejana artists, highlighting their unique blend of talents and cultural expressions. (210) 228-0201

The Collins Garden Book Club will be discussing one of John Steinbeck's classic works, Of Mice and Men. It tells the tale of two migrant field workers during the Great Depression. George is an intelligent but uneducated man, while Lennie is a bulky, strong, but mentally disabled man. When their goal seemed to be within reach, even George could not predict what would happen next. (210) 207-9120

Experience a captivating event where animal encounters meet the magic of books. Perfect for all animal lovers; this family-friendly gathering at The Twig Bookstore combines exotic animals with enchanting stories. (210) 445-5240

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center and MACRI present a lecture, art, and a book signing with Roy Pachecano, author and illustrator of A PASSION FOR PLACES. Pachecano’s inspiring illustrated sketchbook shows how Texas landmarks and buildings are connected to other places around the world. This event will take place at the Guadalupe Latino Bookstore (1300 Guadalupe St., SATX 78207) on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 6 pm. Light refreshments will be served. The book will be available for purchase and signing by the author. (210) 271-3151

The Irish Cultural Society of San Antonio will hold its monthly meeting on Sunday at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church, in the parlor room, 102 Lorenz Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209. A business meeting, followed by a musical program/guest speaker and an Irish High Tea and other refreshments are planned. All are welcome. The Irish Cultural Society of San Antonio was founded in 1975. The organization endeavors to give a true picture of Irish culture and make visible the rich heritage of the Irish on the Texas cultural scene. (210) 859-0911

San Antonio League of Sidewalk Astronomers will meet at the Maverick Carter House, 119 Taylor St. This weeks topic is "Historical Astronomers: A historical retrospect on contributions to astronomy and space travel." (210) 227-8111

The Collins Garden Book Club will be discussing Kristin Harmel's novel, The Book of Lost Names. One morning, Eva Abrams locks eyes on a photograph in a magazine of a book she hasn’t seen in sixty-five years, The Book of Lost Names. Found among the Nazi’s stolen treasures, this book has remained a mystery, for no one has been able to decipher the code. Only Eva holds the answer—will she have the strength to revisit old memories and help reunite those lost during the war? (210) 207-9120