A King William home once owned by author Sandra Cisneros is up for sale

No, the historic property isn’t the one she got into trouble with neighbors with after she painted it ‘periwinkle purple.’ That property is across the street.

by San Antonio Current Staff June 12, 2026June 16, 2026

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San Antonio’s Turnip Theater hosting clowning workshops this weekend

The workshops, held at Urban 15, will be taught by NYU-trained Ruthie Buescher and Julia Fae, a working clown and physical theater artist.

by Anjali Gupta June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

The performance is a rumination on humanity’s place in the Anthropocene, the epoch in which human activity emerged as the dominant influence on Earth's climate and environment.

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New play at Trinity U. examines the ‘age of humans’ through the life of mountains

NOT EVERY MOUNTAIN, created and presented by Austin-based collective Rude Mechs, will run Thursday through Sunday in the campus’ Stieren Theater.

by Anjali Gupta April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Heather Raffo, who was born in the Midwest to an Iraqi immigrant father, gained global recognition for her play 9 Parts of Desire, which examines the lives of a diverse group of Iraqi women.

Theater

Playwright Heather Raffo debuts production at Carver Center on relocation and survival

Tomorrow Will Be Sunday is part of a larger “Migration Cycle” of plays the acclaimed Iraqi American writer is developing across multiple cities.

by Sanford Nowlin March 21, 2026March 21, 2026

San Antonio is rich in culture and history waiting to be tapped.

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San Antonio Public Library holding weekend workshop on creating oral archives

Sound artist Armando Estrada will lead this Saturday’s workshop and may share some of the resulting recordings on the radio.

by Sanford Nowlin February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

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Exhibition of eye-popping Ghanian movie posters coming to San Antonio this Friday

Deadly Prey Gallery will bring its touring show of the stylized and often bizarre movie ads to Mercury Project in Roosevelt Park.

by Anjali Gupta February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

Pianist Daniela Liebman performs with the San Antonio Philharmonic last year.

Classical Music

San Antonio Philharmonic cancels remainder of season’s concerts after departure of musical director

In recent weeks, the orchestra has also lost the venue it once billed as its permanent home and canceled several other performances.

by Sanford Nowlin February 16, 2026February 17, 2026

Jeffrey Kahane has parted ways with the San Antonio Philharmonic.

Arts

Jeffrey Kahane steps down as San Antonio Philharmonic’s music director

The respected conductor, pianist and educator’s departure comes as the orchestra has lost its permanent performance space and canceled concerts.

by Sanford Nowlin February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Luminaria is taking applications to find the 200 or so artists who will display work at its latest installment.

Arts Stories & Interviews

San Antonio’s Luminaria 2026 accepting applications from artists

The annual nighttime arts festival is looking for 200 creators to display work at its November installment.

by Samara GerstleFebruary 7, 2026February 7, 2026

Mark Menjívar's work explores diverse subjects through photography, stories and found objects while emphasizing dialogue and collaboration.

Arts

San Antonio visual artist Mark Menjívar’s latest exhibition debuts Friday

‘Murmurations’ at the Contemporary at Blue Star, functions like a mid-career survey, sampling the past 20 years of various long-term projects.

by Anjali Gupta February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Austrian artist Heimo Wallner's latest exhibition of drawings opens this Thursday.

Visual Art

Austrian visual artist Heimo Wallner’s ‘desesperado’ opens Thursday in San Antonio

The exhibition of drawings rooted in the stupidity that surrounds humankind will run through the end of February at the Un Grito Gallery.

by Anjali Gupta February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

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‘Fronterizx’ brings together San Antonio, Phoenix artists for exhibition rooted in border experiences

Jenelle Esparza and the creative duo Fronterizx are recipients of the 2024 US Latinx Fellowship.

by Anjali Gupta January 27, 2026January 28, 2026

Visual Art

Alejandro Diaz’s new exhibition ‘Rooms and Places’ embraces imperfection

The Sala Diaz founder’s latest show runs simultaneously in San Antonio and New York at Ruiz-Healy Art.

by Anjali Gupta January 22, 2026January 23, 2026

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San Antonio artist’s ‘Memories a Lifetime Ago’ explores upbringing as migrant worker

The mixed-media exhibition by Juan Vallejo opens this Saturday at Enzminger Studio.

by Anjali Gupta January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Participants take part in a Guadalupe table reading.

Arts Stories & Interviews

Guadalupe Cultural Arts seeking play submissions for reading series

The series allows Texas playwrights to test out their work and receive constructive criticism via a well-rehearsed open stage reading.

by Anjali Gupta January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

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New San Antonio Art League exhibition to offer seldom-seen works from its collection

‘Texas Legacy: Hidden Gems from the Collection’ will show off works that haven’t been exhibited in decades.

by Anjali Gupta January 3, 2026January 3, 2026

Vincent Valdez is known for large-scale paintings that take on issues of social justice, identity and neglected historical narratives.

Arts Stories & Interviews

Alamo Colleges names Vincent Valdez as first Artist-in-Residence

San Antonio-born Valdez is known for his large-scale — and often cinematic — paintings that explore social justice and identity.

by Sanford Nowlin December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Arts Stories & Interviews

San Antonio Philharmonic cancels Holiday Pops and New Year’s Eve concerts

The orchestra’s cancelations come days after the owners of its primary venue ordered it to vacate the premises.

by Sanford Nowlin December 3, 2025December 4, 2025

She Kills is a collection of author Skip Hollandsworth's long-form true-crime narratives.

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Celebrated author Skip Hollandsworth appearing in San Antonio on Wednesday

The Texas Monthly editor is here promoting his new book She Kills: The Murderous Socialite, the Cross-Dressing Bank Robber, and Other True Crime Tales.

by Anjali Gupta December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Brooks’ work never stagnant, stuffy, unapproachable or devoid of humor.

Things to Do

Painter Bryson Brooks’ new solo exhibition opens Thursday at FL!GHT Gallery

Brooks’ latest work, on display at the San Antonio gallery, involves bold colors and manipulation of light.

by Anjali Gupta December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

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San Antonio Arts

A King William home once owned by author Sandra Cisneros is up for sale

San Antonio’s Turnip Theater hosting clowning workshops this weekend

New play at Trinity U. examines the ‘age of humans’ through the life of mountains

Playwright Heather Raffo debuts production at Carver Center on relocation and survival

San Antonio Public Library holding weekend workshop on creating oral archives

Exhibition of eye-popping Ghanian movie posters coming to San Antonio this Friday

San Antonio Philharmonic cancels remainder of season’s concerts after departure of musical director

Jeffrey Kahane steps down as San Antonio Philharmonic’s music director

San Antonio’s Luminaria 2026 accepting applications from artists

San Antonio visual artist Mark Menjívar’s latest exhibition debuts Friday

Austrian visual artist Heimo Wallner’s ‘desesperado’ opens Thursday in San Antonio

‘Fronterizx’ brings together San Antonio, Phoenix artists for exhibition rooted in border experiences

Alejandro Diaz’s new exhibition ‘Rooms and Places’ embraces imperfection

San Antonio artist’s ‘Memories a Lifetime Ago’ explores upbringing as migrant worker

Guadalupe Cultural Arts seeking play submissions for reading series

New San Antonio Art League exhibition to offer seldom-seen works from its collection

Alamo Colleges names Vincent Valdez as first Artist-in-Residence

San Antonio Philharmonic cancels Holiday Pops and New Year’s Eve concerts

Celebrated author Skip Hollandsworth appearing in San Antonio on Wednesday

Painter Bryson Brooks’ new solo exhibition opens Thursday at FL!GHT Gallery