MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Memorial Day (or Decoration Day) is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering and honoring people who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. 

NEW MOVIES: Aladdin, Brightburn, The Perfection

CITY SERVICES

OPEN: Recycling, organics recycling and garbage will be collected, San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place, Bitters Brush Recycling Center, 1800 Wurzbach Parkway, and Nelson Gardens, Brush Recycling Center, 8963 Nelson, La Villita and Market Square shops.

PARKING HOLIDAY DOWNTOWN

San Antonio Parks and Recreation Regional Pools Open for Swimming Fun

The Parks and Recreation Department’s four regional pools will be open from 1-7 p.m. Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27: Heritage, 1423 Ellison Dr.; Lady Bird Johnson, 10700 Nacogdoches; Southside Lions, 3100 Hiawatha, and Woodlawn, 221 Alexander Ave.

WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS 

Museum Reach 10th Anniversary: Decennial Fest4All 10AM

The San Antonio River Walk Museum Reach is celebrating its 10 year anniversary! From the unique culinary and cultural experiences of Pearl to the vibrant Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, the Museum Reach has created a space for outdoor recreation, urban living, phenomenal restaurants and bars, lively entertainment and thriving businesses. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the San Antonio River Authority is partnering with Museum Reach stakeholders to hold Decennial, a Fest4All, May 24-26. Please check the River Authority website to find all the exciting events happening Memorial Day weekend. Museum Reach Lock & Dam 510 Brooklyn Ave. (210) 227-1373 sara@sara-tx.org http://sara-tx.org

Memorial Day Artisan River Walk Show 24-27TH FREE

River Walk Artisan Shows are held ten times a year featuring 50 artisans selling handmade pieces ranging from jewelry and clothing to art and decorative pieces for your home. The show is held outdoors on the banks of the beautiful San Antonio River Walk. Shows are either 3 or 4 days in length. The River Walk welcomes over 13 million visitors annually. The public is free to attend. Artisans may apply for participation by contacting the event.

HAMILTON thru MAY 26TH at the Majestic

Hill Country Quilt Guild Bi-annual Quilt Show MAY 24 - MAY 26

Memorial Day 2019 weekend The Hill Country Quilt Guild (HCQG) will present its biannual quilt show, "Quilting IS Art", at the Hill County Youth Center, 3785 TX HWY - 27, in Kerrville, TX. The Youth Center will be filled with more than 175 judged quilts plus a boutique with hand-made items available for sale. Fabric and notions, jewelry, wood work, etc., vendors will also have items for sale. Raffle tickets will be available for our donation quilt "Razzle Dazzle" shown below. Always a show favorite, the "Scissors' Sharpening Man" will be present to sharpen any scissors or knives. The show will be open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday, May 24, and Saturday, May 25, and from noon to 4:00 pm on Sunday, May 26. Admission is $7.00 per person and children under 12 will be admitted for free. This show is the major fund-raising project for HCQG. The money raised enables the Guild to offer programs and classes by nationally known quilt instructors as well as local artists. The activities of the HCQG encourage the continuation and appreciation of the art of quilt making as well as member education. Members of the HCQG make and donate quilts to Any Baby Can, The Crisis Council Center, the State Hospital patients, VA Hospital patients, Star Ranch for Boys, K'Star, Threads of Love, and area nursing homes. Membership in the Guild is open to anyone who would like to join. Meetings are the third Monday of each month with the exception of December when no meeting is held.For more information visit the HCQG website at http://hillcountryquiltguild.com/2019QuiltShow.htm.

Memorial Day Weekend at The Historic Market Square 24TH - 27TH FREE 11AM

It's a 3 day weekend at The Historic Market Square in honor of Memorial Day! Come down and check out Market Square's food booths, working artists, specialty vendors, and entertainment out on the Plaza and in Farmer's Market. Listen to the music and taste the food that makes San Antonio unique.The event is free and open to the public!

Memorial Day Celebration @ THE HISTORIC PEARL May 27, 12-4 p.m. FREE

In honor of armed forces members that have passed, join The Historic Pearl and Bottling Department on May 27 from 12 to 4 p.m. for a celebration with live music by the Gulf Coast Playboys and a crawfish boil by Bud's Southern Rotisserie. Crawfish will be sold by the pound with the option to add on corn & potatoes for $2 and sausage for $3.

Mabuhay Filipino Texans MAY 18, 2019 - FEBRUARY 2, 2020

The UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures has prepared an Asian Texan Exhibits and Programs series to highlight three prominent Asian communities in Texas and their unique dual heritage as they preserve their cultural identities while adapting to their new lives in Texas. The institute will begin with the Filipino community, showing "Mabuhay: The Filipino Texans," produced at the ITC with input from the local Filipino community. "Mabuhay" (a Tagalog greeting) presents the story of Filipino presence in Texas, tracing to the 1820s, when Francisco Flores, a Filipino sailing on a Spanish ship, took up residenc in Rockport. Mabuhay details Filipino culture, culinary traditions, military service, and other aspects of Filipino life in Texas. Also showing, "Singgalot: The Ties that Bind" originally from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Service. Singgalot, roughly translated from Tagalog language as "Ties that Bind," initially explores the experience of Filipinos as colonial subjects and nationals, and further examines their struggles to acquire full citizenship as immigrants in the United States throughout the previous century. The exhibition uses rare photographs and illustrations from the National Archives, the Library of Congress and personal collections to provide a glimpse into the dynamic story, culture and contemporary issues of Filipino Americans. Institute of Texan Cultures 801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. 210-458-2300 itcweb@utsa.edu

UTSA Summer Camps - JULY 26

Children and teens across San Antonio can discover new possibilities for fun this summer at UTSA. Dozens of summer camp opportunities are available at UTSA for children from kindergarten through high school and even young adults. UTSA camps cover every interest—from science, engineering and architecture to sports, music and writing. Register now at utsa.edu/camps. UTSA: Main Campus 6900 N Loop 1604 W San Antonio, TX 78249

SAISD Adult Education Teacher - Part Time JOB FAIR THYRU JUNE 30TH

The San Antonio Independent School District Adult & Community Education program is looking for enthusiastic educators to teach adult education students. We offer GED in English and Spanish, Citizenship, English as a Second Language, and various workforce training classes. If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of others in our community then please apply online at www.saisd.net for part-time teacher. Once you have submitted an application then you may contact me via email dvolz@saisd.net. SAISD Adult & Community Ed 906 Merida St. San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 554-2450 dvolz@saisd.net

Fitness in the Park @ Schaefer: Yoga FEBRUARY 22 - JUNE 22 FREE

Classes are free and open to all skill levels, please bring a mat with you to class. Schaefer Branch Library 6322 US Hwy 87 E San Antonio, TX 78222 (210) 207-9300

Volunteer Singers Welcomed JANUARY 6 - DECEMBER 1

Threshold Singers sing blended, 3-part (SSA) harmonies at the bedsides of patients who struggle with living or dying, bringing peace and pain relief. We welcome confident singers with the heart for this work: email thresholdsingerssa@gmail.com, visit the website at www.thresholdchoir.org, or call 281-671-7708. Threshold Choir is a 501(c)(3) organization. Living Church at Woodlawn Pointe 702 Donaldson (281) 671-7708

Want to play RUGBY!!! Tues 7 Thurs 7pm FREE

Learn how to play the fastest growing sport in America. Rugby is great for fitness and any age. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm at the Wheatley Heights Sports Complex and let The San Antonio Rugby Football Club show you how to play this amazing sport. Youth and High School teams are looking for new players as well as our Men's team and Women's team.

San Antonio My Health Meetup group every Thursday 630pm FREE

Want to know how you can be healthier? Want to know how to improve your diet? Then, join likeminded people who strive to feel better, more active, and get the most out of their health. Stop by during our meetups to hear a helpful tip or share a healthful tip! All are welcome! We hope to see you soon! La Madeleine 11745 W Interstate 10 Ste 101 (703) 473-9096

myhealthrvw@gmail.com https://www.meetup.com/San-Antonio-My-Health-Meetup-group

FRIDAY

KNOCK DOWN THE HOUSE FILM SCREENING 630PM free

The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center would like to invite you to a film screening of Knock Down The House on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 922 San Pedro Ave. San Antonio, TX. 78212. Doors open at 6:30pm and the film will start screening at 7pm. We are screening this film to galvanize our community toward engaging in the political process by having constructive dialogue about how elections are run, the role of money in politics, and the state of our representative democracy across partisan lines. Precisely because Knock Down the House is character-driven and tells the personal stories of the candidates and why they are running for Congress, it’s a useful tool for sparking conversation, notwithstanding personal political views.

Planetarium Shows at the Scobee Education Center 630PM

Scobee Planetarium is open every Friday evening (except special events and holidays). Ticket sales begin at 6:00 pm. If weather permits, the observatory is opened after the last public show to observe celestial objects through the refracting telescope. Visit https://www.facebook.com/scobeeplanetarium for schedule and information. Scobee Education Center and Planetarium 1300 San Pedro

SATURDAY 

Pedal in the Park 9AM FREE

Spend your Saturday morning with SWell Cycle at Confluence Park while we celebrate bike month. This is a family fun community biking day including kids' games and activities and a Missions bike tour. SWell Cycle will provide adults with a complimentary day pass – to use bike share! Bring your family and friends out to enjoy a fun day in the park. Confluence Park 310 W. Mitchell Street (210) 224-2694 Confluencepark@sariverfound.orghttps://sariverfound.org/confluence-park

New Braunfels Conservation Society Antique Barn Sale & Market 9AM FREE

The New Braunfels Conservation Society is cleaning out their barn of Architectural Salvage plus tons of other cool old stuff! We have invited members and patrons to join us in bringing Estate items and collections. See pictures at EstateSale.org This helps us fund our ongoing restoration and maintenance of the buildings and furnishings of our collection of mid-18th century buildings at Old Town, New Braunfels. Old Town at Conservation Plaza - New Braunfels 1300 Church Hill Drive New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 237-5538 lspeckman@cbharper.com http://newbraunfelsconservation.org

Pearl Farmers Market 9am

Legacy Farmers Market 10AM

Local farmers, food artisans, crafters and more. Find the best local produce and hidden gems in the area. Come by and see us! Every weekend from 10am-3pm. Northeast corner of 1604/281N. Legacy Shopping Center 18402 US Hwy 281N. Pearl Amphitheater303 Pearl Pkwy

Lone Star Neighborhood Parade 1030AM FREE

Lone Star Neighborhood's 2nd Annual Parade down Lone Star Blvd, starting at S. Flores st. Parade begins at 10am and ends at Roosevelt Park for a picnic. Food provided by HEB, Kiolbassa and Ricos at picnic. Lone Star District 107 Lone Star Blvd San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 723-3048 erick@billfitzgibbons.com https://www.facebook.com/events/2087254374662286

The Texas Taco Tequila & Music Festival 1200PM

Three of our favorite things are coming together for the ultimate festival: tacos, tequila, and music! Some are evening calling this the biggest taco event in San Antonio History. Nuff said, we’ll be there! Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium

Prepare yourself for 2 stages of music all day, 30+ taco vendors, margaritas–frozen or on the rocks–tequila shots and tastings, a kids zone, AND a best taco contest!

Human Library 2PM FREE

The Thousand Oaks Branch Library is hosting a Human Library focusing on Older Americans Month! The theme for the month is "Connect, Create, Contribute." Join us for meaningful conversation with a variety of human books. Sign up to talk with your book at the library. Sign up is first come first served with one alternate in that time space if the readers want a certain time. If interested parties sign in to read a book at a certain time, they have 5 minutes to get to their book, if they don't it goes to the alternate. There are 7 sessions for each book in this 3 hour event. Thousand Oaks Branch Library 4618 Thousand Oaks San Antonio, TX 78213 (210) 207-9190 kimberly.king@sanantonio.gov http://www.mysapl.org

SUNDAY

Legacy Farmers Market 10AM

Local farmers, food artisans, crafters and more. Find the best local produce and hidden gems in the area. Come by and see us! Every weekend from 10am-3pm. Northeast corner of 1604/281N. Legacy Shopping Center 18402 US Hwy 281N Road

Service of Remembrance, featuring Faure Requiem 3PM FREE

On Sunday May 26th at 3:00 p.m., St. Helena's Episcopal Church will hold a Service of Remembrance, honoring those who have given their lives in service to our country, and featuring Requiem by Gabriel Faure, presented by area choristers, soloists, and instrumentalists. All area singers who have sung this music before are invited to sing. For more information visit sthelenas.net/Requiem St. Helena's Episcopal Church 410 N. Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 830-249-322 http://www.sthelenas.net