For more information on any of the events below, call the sponsoring organization and say you heard about it on the Community Events Calendar. The Community Events Calendar is presented each weekday as a public service of Texas Public Radio.
Friday, January 27
The Mystery of IrmaVep
Host Organization: The Company Theatre
Date: Friday, January 27
Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Venue: The Big Apple Room at Little Italy
824 Afterglow, San Antonio, TX
The Dinnerbox Series continues with one of the most produced comedies in U.S. history. This outrageous spoof is a campy tribute to Gothic horror films. This family-friendly horror comedy has two actors who play all eight characters, racing through a literal quick-change marathon.
Admission Price: $30 in advance for dinner and show; $40 at the door
For more information and tickets: (800) 838-3006 or thecompanytheatre.org
Oklahoma
Host Organization: San Pedro Playhouse
Date: Friday, January 27
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: San Pedro Playhouse, Russell Hill Rogers stage
Set against the rustic backdrop of ranching, this western delight is full of fun, music, and romance for everyone. The musical runs through February 19.
For more information and tickets: sanpedroplayhouse.com
Saturday, January 28
AAPAW Mega Adoption Event
Host Organization: Alamo Area Partners for Animal Welfare
Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Venue: Pet Supplies Plus
281/Brookhollow, San Antonio, TX
AAPAW hosts pet adoptions. All dogs and cats are spayed or neutered and up to date on shots.
For more information: aapaw.org
The Mystery of IrmaVep
Host Organization: The Company Theatre
Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Venue: The Big Apple Room at Little Italy
824 Afterglow, San Antonio, TX
The Dinnerbox Series continues with one of the most produced comedies in U.S. history. This outrageous spoof is a campy tribute to Gothic horror films. This family-friendly horror comedy has two actors who play all eight characters, racing through a literal quick-change marathon.
Admission Price: $30 in advance for dinner and show; $40 at the door
For more information and tickets: (800) 838-3006 or thecompanytheatre.org
Mentoring Through Music
Host Organization: BCFS HHS C.A.R.E. Mentoring Project
Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Venue: La Gallista
1913 S. Flores Street
This is an entirely acoustic event for musicians of all levels of expertise who want to meet other musicians and practice performing in a rotating circle. No obligation to mentor if attending.
Admission Price: Free
For more information and reservations: (210) 862-3692
Oklahoma
Host Organization: San Pedro Playhouse
Date: Friday, January 27
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: San Pedro Playhouse, Russell Hill Rogers stage
Set against the rustic backdrop of ranching, this western delight is full of fun, music, and romance for everyone. The musical runs through February 19.
For more information and tickets: sanpedroplayhouse.com
Get Your Business Online with Google!
Host Organization: ACCION Texas Business Center
Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Venue: Progreso Hall
1306 Guadalupe Street San Antonio, TX 78207
Participants will learn how to get their business online and reach customers. The program includes an easy to build, professional website; domain name and hosting for a year and more tools and resources to help business grow. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop.
Admission Price: $15
For more information: (210) 531-5535 or accionbizcenter.org
The Houston Brass Band
Host Organization: Round Top Festival Institute
Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 3 p.m.
Venue: Round Top Festival Institute, Festival Concert Hall
248 Jaster Road, Round Top, TX 78954
The Houston Brass Band is the oldest traditional British-style Brass Band in southeast Texas.
For more information: festivalhill.org
Guadalupe County Master Gardeners
Host Organization: Guadalupe County Master Gardeners
Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Venue: Guadalupe County Community Garden, Guadalupe County Annex Building
1101 Elbe Road, Schertz, TX.
Judith Green will speak on attracting hummingbirds. Green will discuss the natural history of these birds and tips on how to identify and attract them.
Admission Price: Free and open to the public
For more information: guadalupecountymastergardenters.org or (830) 303-3889
The Khaki & Plaid Party
Host Organization: Hope for the Future
Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Venue: The Vista at Valero
The event will benefit the Children and Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
Admission Price: $100 - $15,000
For more information: (210) 734-1963 or .hopeforfuture.org
Blue Star Family Saturday
Host Organization: Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Venue: Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
116 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX
The event is an education program uniquely constructed for kids and their families to experience contemporary art in a gallery setting featuring short, family-geared guided tours, Family Activity Guides, and a special art activity led by a local or exhibiting artist. Space is limited.
Admission Price: Free and open to the public
For more information and reservations: (210) 227-6960 or bluestarart.org
22nd annual Learning Disabilities Symposium
Host Organization: The Winston School San Antonio
Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Venue: The Winston School San Antonio
The event is offers leading-edge continuing educational credit event for medical, health and educational professionals and parents of children with learning differences or disabilities.
For more information: (210) 615-7485 or winston-sa.org
Hill Country Artifact Show
Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Venue: Pioneer Pavilion, Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park
Highway 16 S., Fredericksburg, TX
The show features Native American artifacts such as arrowheads, pottery, trade-era beads and more.
For more information: (830) 626-5561 or (830) 792-6466
Noche Azul: Azul Barrientos
Host Organization: Esperanza Peace and Justice Center
Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Esperanza Peace and Justice Center
922 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, TX
Azul Barrientos is singer, song writer and instrumentalist. Azul's interpretation of the historical and certainly political events in Mexico is peppered with beautiful Mexican music that includes folk songs, corridos and more.
Admission Price: Suggested donation of $5
For more information: (210) 228-0201 or esperanzacenter.org
"A Dinner Date with Beethoven"
Host Organization: The Olmos Ensemble
Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Venue: The Majestic Theatre
The concert will feature Beethoven's Quintet for piano and winds and the famous Septet in E-flat. Pianist, Warren Jones, will perform. At 8 p.m. the Symphony will perform the Sixth and Seventh Symphonies of Beethoven, conducted by Sebastian-Lang Lessing.
Admission Price: Suggested donation of $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors.
For more information: (210) 384-0929 or olmosensemble.org
Student Aid Saturdays
Host Organization: Generation TX San Antonio
Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Venue: St. Philip's College
1801 Martin Luther King Dr, San Antonio, TX
Student Aid Saturdays partners with schools, businesses and community organizations across Bexar County to offer help filling out federal and state forms for college financial aid.
For more information: (210) 254-9376
Burns Nicht 2012 Dinner & Dance
Host Organization: The Scottish Society of San Antonio
Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 5 p.m.
Venue: Scottish Rite Library & Museum
The evening will feature pipes and drums, Scottish and Irish dancers and much more. The Scottish Society of San Antonio also sponsors Wounded Warriors.
Admission Price: $40
For more information: (210) 692-4896 or scottishsocietyofsatx.ticketbud.com
A Tribute to Texas Democratic Women / Dining With Democrats
Host Organization: North East Bexar County Democrats
Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Venue: Norris Conference Center
4522 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX
Kathy Miller, President, Texas Freedom Network will be the featured speaker and Sissy Farenthold will be the special guest.
Admission Price: $50 - $60
For more information: (210) 884-3766 or http://www.nebcd.org
Sunday, January 29
AAPAW Mega Adoption Event
Host Organization: Alamo Area Partners for Animal Welfare
Date: Sunday, January 29
Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Venue: Pet Supplies Plus
281/Brookhollow, San Antonio, TX
AAPAW hosts pet adoptions. All dogs and cats are spayed or neutered and up to date on shots.
For more information: aapaw.org
Oklahoma
Host Organization: San Pedro Playhouse
Date: Sunday, January 29
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Venue: San Pedro Playhouse, Russell Hill Rogers stage
Set against the rustic backdrop of ranching, this western delight is full of fun, music, and romance for everyone. The musical runs through February 19.
For more information and tickets: sanpedroplayhouse.com
Monday, January 30
The Changing Face of Christianity in Asia
Host Organization: SoL Center
Date: Monday, January 30
Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Venue: University Presbyterian Church
300 Bushnell, San Antonio, TX
The event is a class with Dr. Donald N. Clark on the emergence of Christianity as a contemporary Asian religion. This is the third part of the series.
For more information: (210) 732-9927 or upcsa.org/sol_center
Monday, January 30
Free Knee Pain Seminar
Host Organization: Southwest General Hospital
Date: Tuesday, January 31
Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Venue: Southwest General Hospital
7400 Barlite Boulevard, San Antonio, TX
Southwest General Hospital is conducting a free seminar on knee pain which will be conducted by Dr. Elliott Clemence
Admission Price: Free
For more information: (877) 215-9355 or swgeneralhospital.com/seminars
Tuesday, January 31
Amazing Butterflies
Host Organization: San Antonio Botanical Garden
Date: Tuesday, January 31
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Venue: San Antonio Botanical Garden
Guests can explore this interactive maze to learn about the incredible life cycle of butterflies. Interactives include working as a team to do the "Caterpillar Crawl," Climb-In Pupa Pods, Spider Web Climb, Caterpillar Pinball and more. The exhibit is open through February 12
Admission Price: Free with admission to the Garden ($5-$8)
For more information: (210) 207-3250 or sabot.org
Lecture: Dragons in Chinese Jade, John Johnston, Curator of Asian Art
Host Organization: San Antonio Museum of Art
Date: Tuesday, January 31
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Venue: San Antonio Museum of Art
Guests can celebrate the "Year of the Dragon" with a talk on dragon imagery and archaism in Chinese jade by the Project Director of 5,000 Years of Chinese Jade.
Admission Price: Free
For more information: samuseum.org
Tuesday Musical Club Artist Series
Host Organization: Tuesday Musical Club
Date: Tuesday, January 31
Time: 2 p.m.
Venue: Laurel Heights United Methodist Church
227 W Woodlawn, San Antonio, TX
The third program for the year features violinist Augustin Hadelich.
Admission Price: $20; Students are free
Wednesday, February 1
Government Terminology 101
Host Organization: Small Business Development Center
Date: Wednesday, February 1
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Venue: Washington Place Building
215 S. San Saba, Rm. 1.103A, San Antonio, TX
Conducted in a classroom setting this course will supply a comprehensive definition of many government terms. Participants will gain a general understanding of federal contracting terminology.
Admission Price: Free
For more information: sasbdc.org
Thursday, February 2
Art to the 3rd Power at the Blue Star LAB
Host Organization: Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
Date: Thursday, February 2
Time: 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Venue: Blue Star Lab
114 Broadway, San Antonio, TX
The exhibition will spotlight the documentation of the Large Scale Public Installation piece featuring the Texas Size Print at Alamo Stadium. A selection of Large Scale Prints by Art To The Third Power and photographs by Expose the Heart and Paul Cruz and Videography by James Borrego.
Admission Price: Free to the Public
For more information: arttothethirdpower.com
Ina Selvelieva in Concert
Host Organization: San Antonio College
Date: Thursday, February 2
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: San Antonio College, McAllister Auditorium
Bulgarian pianist Ina Selvelieva will present a program featuring Beethoven's Sonata Op. 110, Desperate Measures(Paganini Variations) by Muczynski, Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Sonata and Three Pieces by Bulgarian Composer Vesseline Stoyanov. She is a member of the piano faculty at St. Olaf's College in Minnesota.
Admission Price: Free
For more information: (210) 486-0255
Twelfth Night
Host Organization: Schreiner University
Date: Thursday, February 2
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Schreiner University, Dietert Auditorium
Kerrville, TX
Actors from the London Stage will be performing. Schreiner University will be one of only five venues for the group's spring tour.
Admission Price: $5 - $20
For more information: (830) 792-7211
Martin Filler: The Memorial in the Age of Warhol
Host Organization: McNay Art Museum
Date: Thursday, February 2
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Venue: McNay Art Museum, Chiego Lecture Hall
Martin Filler, architecture critic for the New York Review of Books, focuses on contemporary monuments that shift away from memorializing a person to remembering events and cultural phenomena.
For more information: mcnayart.org
San Antonio Audubon Society Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: San Antonio Audubon Society
Date: Thursday, February 2
Time: 7 p.m.
Venue: The First Tee
915 E. Mulberry Avenue
This month's topic is Birding in Cuba with April & Avie Grunspan. They participated in a U.S. Government approved birding survey in Cuba in March 2011. Non-members are welcome.
For more information: (210) 308-6788 or saaudubon.org
The Orphans
Host Organization: Boerne Community Theatre
Date: Thursday, February 2
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Boerne Community Theatre
907 E. Blanco, Boerne, TX
The comedy by James Prideaux focuses on Lily and Catherine Spangler, two sisters, who have lived most of their adult life in a hotel room, visited only by a few who would like to steal the fortune they are hiding.
Admission Price: $10 - $19
For more information: boernetheatre.org or (830) 249-9166
Friday, February 3
Twelfth Night
Host Organization: Schreiner University
Date: Friday, February 3
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Schreiner University, Dietert Auditorium
Kerrville, TX
Actors from the London Stage will be performing. Schreiner University will be one of only five venues for the group's spring tour.
Admission Price: $5 - $20
For more information: (830) 792-7211
The Orphans
Host Organization: Boerne Community Theatre
Date: Friday, February 3
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Boerne Community Theatre
907 E. Blanco, Boerne, TX
The comedy by James Prideaux focuses on Lily and Catherine Spangler, two sisters, who have lived most of their adult life in a hotel room, visited only by a few who would like to steal the fortune they are hiding.
Admission Price: $10 - $19
For more information: boernetheatre.org or (830) 249-9166
First Friday Art Walk
Host Organization: Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce
Date: Friday, February 3
Time: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Venue: Downtown Fredericksburg
Eleven art galleries open their doors for a full day of events. Guests can tour fine art galleries offering special events, refreshments and extended viewing hours.
For more information: (830) 997-6523 or firstfriday-fbg.blogspot.com
First Friday Concert Series
Host Organization: St. John's Lutheran Church
Date: Friday, February 3
Time: 12 p.m.
Venue: St. John's Lutheran Church
San Antonio, TX
The 2011-2012 featuring tenor, Eric Schmidt will perform. The 30-minute program will include favorites like "'O sole mio" and "Be My Love." Lunch will be available for a donation.
Admission Price: Free and open to the public
For more information: (210) 223-2611
Coppelia
Host Organization: Ballet San Antonio
Date: Friday, February 3
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Lila Cockrell Theatre
Ballet San Antonio performs ballet's most celebrated comedy. This lively story of jealousy, stubborn love and mistaken identity is one the whole family is sure to enjoy.
For more information: balletsanantonio.org or (210) 404-9641
Save Texas Schools Conference
Date: Friday, February 3
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Venue: Northside Independent School District Activity Center
7001 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX
The conference is for parents, students and concerned citizens who want to restore support in the legislature for public education after the state cut education funding. Speakers include State Rep. Mike Villarreal and Mayor Julian Castro.
For more information: savetxschools.org
AIRE
Host Organization: EntreFlamenco Company
Date: Friday, February 3
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Venue: EntreFlamenco Dance Space
5407 Bandera Road, Suite 107, San Antonio, TX
The production will feature Flamenco Masters Antonio Granjero and Estefania Ramirez from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain and their company. This full-length dance performance will showcase authentic flamenco music and dance from Southern Spain featuring group choreographies, solos and duets, as well as innovative musical collaborations.
Admission Price: $30
For more information and tickets: (210) 842-4926 or entreflamenco.com
Oklahoma
Host Organization: San Pedro Playhouse
Date: Friday, February 3
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: San Pedro Playhouse, Russell Hill Rogers stage
Set against the rustic backdrop of ranching, this western delight is full of fun, music, and romance for everyone. The musical runs through February 19.
For more information and tickets: sanpedroplayhouse.com
Saturday, February 4
Breakfast of Small Business Champions
Host Organization: Champion the Small
Date: Saturday, February 4
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Venue: Semeneya Studio
12066 Starcrest Drive # 210, San Antonio, TX
The event will consist of industry professional presenters on various topics such as small business financials, marketing, and legal. There will also be an opportunity to network and learn more about business resources.
Admission Price: Free
For more information and to register: (210) 858-7295 or championthesmall.com
Goodwill "Good Turn Day" Donation Drive
Host Organization: Goodwill Industries of San Antonio
Date: Saturday, February 4
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Venue: San Antonio
Hundreds of Boy Scouts will go door-to-door in neighborhoods throughout San Antonio to collect donations on behalf of Goodwill and the San Antonio Food Bank. Donations needed include non-glass, non-perishable food for the Food Bank, and gently used household items for Goodwill.
For more information: goodwillsa.org or (210) 924-8581
Fredericksburg Chorale Mid-Winter Concert
Host Organization: Fredericksburg Chorale
Date: Saturday, February 4
Time: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Venue: Zion Lutheran Church Sanctuary
426 W. Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX
The concert features original choral and instrumental music performed by the Fredericksburg Chorale, Zion Children's Choir and League of David.
Phone: (830)997-6869 or fredericksburgchorale.com
Save Texas Schools Conference
Date: Saturday, February 4
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Venue: Holmes High School
6500 Ingram Road, San Antonio, TX
The conference is for parents, students and concerned citizens who want to restore support in the legislature for public education after the state cut education funding. Speakers include State Rep. Mike Villarreal and Mayor Julian Castro.
For more information: savetxschools.org
The Orphans
Host Organization: Boerne Community Theatre
Date: Saturday, February 4
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Boerne Community Theatre
907 E. Blanco, Boerne, TX
The comedy by James Prideaux focuses on Lily and Catherine Spangler, two sisters, who have lived most of their adult life in a hotel room, visited only by a few who would like to steal the fortune they are hiding.
Admission Price: $10 - $19
For more information: boernetheatre.org or (830) 249-9166
Twelfth Night
Host Organization: Schreiner University
Date: Saturday, February 4
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Schreiner University, Dietery Auditorium
Kerrville, TX
Actors from the London Stage will be performing. Schreiner University will be one of only five venues for the group's spring tour.
Admission Price: $5 - $20
For more information: (830) 792-7211
Coppelia
Host Organization: Ballet San Antonio
Date: Saturday, February 4
Time: 2 p.m.
Venue: Lila Cockrell Theatre
Ballet San Antonio performs ballet's most celebrated comedy. This lively story of jealousy, stubborn love and mistaken identity is one the whole family is sure to enjoy.
For more information: balletsanantonio.org or (210) 404-9641
AIRE
Host Organization: EntreFlamenco Company
Date: Saturday, February 4
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Venue: EntreFlamenco Dance Space
5407 Bandera Road, Suite 107, San Antonio, TX
The production will feature Flamenco Masters Antonio Granjero and Estefania Ramirez from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain and their company. This full-length dance performance will showcase authentic flamenco music and dance from Southern Spain featuring group choreographies, solos and duets, as well as innovative musical collaborations.
Admission Price: $30
For more information and tickets: (210) 842-4926 or entreflamenco.com
FAFSA Fiesta!
Host Organization: Gowri Krishna Foundation
Date: Saturday, February 4
Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Venue: Pan American Library
1122 West Pyron, San Antonio, TX
The event includes free assistance for High school seniors and parents to fill out and process FAFSA application. (FAFSA is the application used by nearly all colleges and universities to determine eligibility for federal, state, and college-sponsored financial aid).
For more information: (210) 924-8164
Oklahoma
Host Organization: San Pedro Playhouse
Date: Saturday, February 4
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: San Pedro Playhouse, Russell Hill Rogers stage
Set against the rustic backdrop of ranching, this western delight is full of fun, music, and romance for everyone. The musical runs through February 19.
For more information and tickets: sanpedroplayhouse.com
Sunday, February 5
The Orphans
Host Organization: Boerne Community Theatre
Date: Sunday, February 5
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Venue: Boerne Community Theatre
907 E. Blanco, Boerne, TX
The comedy by James Prideaux focuses on Lily and Catherine Spangler, two sisters, who have lived most of their adult life in a hotel room, visited only by a few who would like to steal the fortune they are hiding.
Admission Price: $10 - $19
For more information: boernetheatre.org or (830) 249-9166
Oklahoma
Host Organization: San Pedro Playhouse
Date: Sunday, February 5
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Venue: San Pedro Playhouse, Russell Hill Rogers stage
Set against the rustic backdrop of ranching, this western delight is full of fun, music, and romance for everyone. The musical runs through February 19.
For more information and tickets: sanpedroplayhouse.com
Monday, February 6
Mentor Information Session
Host Organization: B.C.F.S. C.A.R.E. Mentor Program
Date: Monday, February 6
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Venue: 4415 Piedras Drive West Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78228
BCFS' CARE Mentoring Program is looking for dedicated mentors to give time to teens. These teens range from ages 14-19 years old and are transitioning back into the community from a juvenile setting. Prospective mentors must be 21 years or older (may consider 18-20).
Admission Price: Free
For more information: (210) 208-5625 ex: 3641
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