The Pride Center San Antonio

Cochineala - Bioluminescence
2023-07-29 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Confluence Park, 310 W Mitchell St, San Antonio, TX 78204, San Antonio, Texas, 78212
Join us for an enchanting evening of nature and art at the Cochineala Nature and Art Series: Bioluminescence event. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of bioluminescent organisms and experience the magic they bring to our planet.
Get your GLOW on with activities from 7:00-9:00 PM including Glow-in-the-Dark Painting, Fantastic Fungi Education & Mushroom Trail, Creatures of the Night Meet & Greet with Once in a Wild Zoo, Moth Cloth & Nocturnal BioBlitz with Texas Nature Trackers and River Warriors, and Live Screen Printing with Crooked Arm Printing (BYO t-shirts, totes, and bandanas for a limited edition Cochineala-Bioluminescence print by artist Hilary Rochow!).
At 9:00 PM, enjoy a world premiere of “Lights in Play” by the URBAN-15 Performance Ensemble that incorporates dance, music, video projections and mirrors into an ambient percussion and electronic soundscape with light-emitting creatures projected into the dome of Confluence Park’s brilliant architecture and onto the dance floor.
We’ll be serving up Pedal-Powered Smoothies and Margaritas with Earn-A-Bike Co-op SA and food will be available for purchase.
The event is FREE and open to the public! Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets for seating.
Registration is not required but encouraged. Register through Eventbrite to receive a free drink ticket for the event, you must check-in to receive your drink ticket. Choose from the following while supplies last:
1) Prickly Pear Agua Fresca
2) Fruit Smoothie
3) Frozen Margarita
Cochineala is a new quarterly performance series blending nature and the arts. Inspired by the cochineal, a small insect that lives on prickly pear cacti, this series utilizes art as a medium for exploring scientific endeavors, all through the creative lens of local artists and musicians. Cochineala is art, nature, and science, coming together in a whirl of movement, music, and color.
Cochineala: Nature and Art Series is brought to you by the San Antonio River Foundation. This series is made possible in part by a generous grant from the Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts and other wonderful sponsors.

Trans Masc Folks y Mas
2023-01-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Pride Center San Antonio
We are a peer-facilitated program by the Pride Center San Antonio co-facilitated by Leo Castillo, Tristan Garcia, and Rene Martinez in 2021. This group meets every Fourth Friday at 6:30 pm at the Pride Center, address 1303 Mccullough Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212. Due to COVID-19, ALL meetings will be held via zoom. For more information, join our Facebook group.

Trans Masc Folks y Más welcomes ALL transgender, non-binary, androgynous, gender fluid, two-spirited individuals looking to explore and embrace their gender expression.

We are a community made of diverse trans identities and we envision a community that is inclusive, respectful and values the existence of all gender identities. We seek to uplift our most marginalized voices, to learn from them, and to grow not only within ourselves but simultaneously with our community members, neighbors, and allies. We hope to achieve this by promoting education, community engagement, mutual aid, racial justice, and equity and equality on all fronts

Q Connection Open Chat Discord Group (18+)
2021-11-01 06:00 - 19:00
Please join our awesome Discord community for the Q-Connection Discord Open-Chat!
This virtual forum provides a safe and supportive space for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies (18+) to communicate and form peer to peer connection!
This chat will be open every Monday from 6pm-7pm CST! If you are new to the Q-Connection Discord space, please fill out the entry form found here: https://bit.ly/3hpN6u4 Following completion of the form, you will be sent a link to join the chat space.
This link can also be used to join the space for the Tuesday & Thursday weekly topic discussions. You DO NOT need to fill out separate entry forms for Monday and Tuesday/Thursday chats. In an effort to maintain a safe space for our members, please do not share your link with anyone. Any questions should be directed to info@pridecentersa.org

Author Event / Book Signing - Doug Greco "To Find a Killer: The Homophobic Murders of Norma and Maria Hurtado and the LGBT Rights Movement
2023-07-18 17:30 | The Twig Book Shop, 306 Pearl Pkwy #106, San Antonio, Texas, 78215
SAN ANTONIO AUTHOR EVENT – THE TWIG BOOK SHOP (AT THE PEARL)

Doug Greco, To Find a Killer: The Homophobic Murders of Norma and Maria Hurtado and the LGBT Rights Movement

Event date:
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 – 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Event address:
The Twig Book Shop
306 Pearl Parkway
Suite 106
San Antonio, TX 78215

A blend of True Crime, narrative non-fiction and political analysis for everyone interested in LGBTQ rights.
Beginning with a gripping, firsthand account of the 2011 anti-gay murder of twenty-four year-old Norma Hurtado, a student the author taught in an Austin high school ten years earlier, this series of interwoven essays employs a mix of narrative nonfiction and political analysis to uncover the intersectional nature of the disparities impacting the LGBTQ community.

Drawing from his fifteen-years’ experience as a grassroots organizer in Texas and California, Greco argues for the types of political organizations and public policies necessary to address these challenges. To Find a Killer charts a robust but pragmatic course for the LGBTQ movement today: investing in grassroots leadership development, rooting organizations in local civic and religious institutions, and focusing not just on legal equality, but a wider set of socio-economic issues.

Author proceeds from the book will benefit Texas-based LGBTQ organizations.

Doug Greco is a writer and political organizer living in Austin, Texas. His writing has been featured in Across the Margin Magazine, Nonprofit Quarterly, and Frontiers Magazine. “To Find a Killer” was a finalist in the “2021 Texas Writers League Manuscript Contest”, and his account of the Hurtado Murders made the “2020 Best of Nonfiction List” for Across the Margin Magazine. Doug has organized for over 15 years in Austin and San Antonio with the Industrial Areas Foundation, the nation’s largest and longest-standing network of faith and community-based organizations (including years with COPS and the Metro Alliance, the IAF affiliate in San Antonio), and as Director of Programs with Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ organization. He holds Masters in Public Policy from Princeton, a Master of Professional Writing from USC, and a Bachelors in Economics from Brown University.

Trans Allies San Antonio Meeting
2022-05-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Pride Center San Antonio
TransAllies San Antonio is a San Antonio, Texas-based support group for parents and other allies of transgender children and adults.
Our support group regularly meets on the third Monday of the month at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit: https://www.transalliessa.com/
Address: 1303 McCullough Ave #160, San Antonio, TX 78212

Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio
2021-11-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Luby’s on Main, 911 N. Main, San Antonio, TX, 78212, United States
Membership is open to all Democrats who support LGBT civil rights. We meet the third Monday of each month (except December) at 6:30PM at Luby’s, 911 N. Main Ave in San Antonio. Come early and join members for dinner before the meeting.

"Agua es Vida; Water is Life" Latino Conservation Week
2023-07-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Confluence Park, 310 W Mitchell St, San Antonio, TX 78204, San Antonio, Texas, 78212
Sana sana, Yanaguana. Join us as we kick off Latino Conservation Week in San Antonio, TX with “Agua es Vida; Water is Life,” highlighting the importance of protecting our oceans, rivers, and creeks. Celebra con nosotros on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 6:30 PM at Confluence Park, 310 West Mitchell Street.
Rosie Torres, indigenous dancer and choreographer will perform a bilingual reading of the book We Are Water Protectors, written by award-winning Ojibwe author Carole Lindstrom. Ms. Torres will begin the program by leading children and their families through a dynamic Land Acknowledgement filled with movement, song, and a call to the four directions. The reading will be followed by a water ritual at the banks of the river and a nature walk led by the Urban Bird Project (UBP). UBP members will guide children and their families on the proper way to use binoculars and draw attention to the birds and the incredible biodiversity the River supports. Throughout the nature walk, the guides will share water and bird stories rooted in Indigenous wisdom. The goal of this program is to highlight the idea that by protecting our waters, we are protecting life. Registered families will receive a FREE copy of the book We Are Water Protectors and will be invited to share aguas frescas and turtle-shaped conchas. Register

Noche Azul: Tango
2023-07-16 15:00 - 17:15, 2023-07-15 20:00 - 22:15 | Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, 922 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, 78212, United States
Noche Azul is back in July! Join us as Azul brings back Tangos for the summer, and takes us through the history of Tango with guest artists: Aaron Prado, George Prado, Dan Carillo, and more.
The shows are on Saturday, July 15, at 8 PM, and Sunday, July 16 at 3 PM. Doors open at 7:30 PM on Saturday and 2:30 PM on Sunday.
Tickets are $7 más o menos at esperanza.eventbrite.com or at the door.
Seating is first-come first-served. Tickets are numbered and folks are let up in order of ticket purchase.
Concessions will be available for purchase.
Stairs and an elevator are available to get to the 2nd floor where the concert takes place.
Tango music is a passionate, romantic, and captivating music style that originates in Argentina and Uruguay.

Goodwill San Antonio- Bandera Store Opening
2023-07-15 10:00 - 20:00 | Goodwill Bandera, 11722 Quincy Lee, San Antonio, Texas, 78249
Get, Ready 😉 Our shelves are stocked, and our racks are filled 🛒 Come shop at our newest Goodwill store on the city’s North West side. The first 100 customers get a free tote bag, and the first 25 donors get a limited edition mug. Doors open at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 14th. Hope to see you there ✨
📍11722 Quincy Lee Dr
🗓️ Friday, July 14, 2023
🕘 Doors open at 10 a.m.

Free Outdoor Movie: The Mario Movie
2023-07-14 20:30 | Confluence Park, 310 W Mitchell St, San Antonio, TX 78204, San Antonio, Texas, 78212
Join us on Friday, June 30 for a FREE screening of The Mario Movie with @SlabCinema under the concrete petals of Confluence Park; film starts at dusk. BYO lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Snow Cones and other treats will be available for purchase from FairyChill23.

Presented by the San Antonio River Foundation and made possible by a generous donation from Guido Construction.

Goodwill San Antonio Career Fair
2023-07-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Second Baptist Church Community, 3310 E. Commerce St., San Antonio, Texas, 78220
Goodwill San Antonio is hosting a career fair with 40+ employers that are ready to hire for over 2,500 open positions. Interviews will be conducted on-site, and most positions have a starting wage of $15/hr or more. Background-friendly positions will be available. The event is put on by the organization’s Good Careers Center, which provides free, tailored career services to anyone seeking employment. Candidates are encouraged to register at www.goodwillsa.org before attending. Ample parking will be available. For more information, candidates can call (210) 271-8880 or email gccinfo@goodwillsa.org.

Nature of Art Camp
2023-07-10 08:00 - 2023-08-04 17:00 | Confluence Park, 310 W Mitchell St, San Antonio, TX 78204, San Antonio, Texas, 78212
Nature of Art is a camp like no other!

Nature of Art is a weeklong program offered in partnership with the UTSA School of Art. This art and science-based nature camp is held at Confluence Park where students can learn about nature and science through creative based practices led by local artists and educators.

Each day, students will learn about a different theme tied into the ecosystem of the river, park, and the communities we live in. Much of the day will be spent making artwork that reflects our interest in the natural world. We will use clay, fabric, and paint, work together and individually; learn to look and pay attention to things we may have overlooked before. Students should expect to spend time by the river, climbing, jumping, and walking outside.
Each day will have a full schedule with several art projects, writing or storytelling time, lunch, a time to play, and a discussion. On some days we will have an environmental or scientific ambassador come and share their knowledge with us. Our emphasis is on creating art and building art skills, stewarding our San Antonio River, creating a supportive and kind community, and expressing ourselves while learning by observation and imagination.

PROGRAM INFORMATION:
Tuition is $125 per student for the week. Transportation is not provided to or from the program. Participants will need to bring their own lunch and water bottle. Snacks will be provided. Aftercare is provided free of charge from 4:15 – 5:30PM.

PROGRAM DATES:
Week 1: Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14 (ages 7 – 9)
Week 2: Monday, July 17 – Friday, July 21 (ages 7 – 9)
Week 3: Monday, July 24 – Friday, July 28 (ages 10 – 13)
Week 4: Monday, July 31 – Friday, August 4 (ages 10 – 13)

Students may only register for one section. Duplicate registration will not be accepted.

To secure your spot, register at the link below!
https://www.campusce.net/utsa/Course/Course.aspx?c=8434

Guatemala in Free Fall: Una Plática con Luis Gutierrez y Jennifer Harbury
2023-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, 922 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, 78212, United States
Join us for “Guatemala in Free Fall”, a conversation with Guatemalan human rights activist Luis Gutierrez and Jennifer Harbury, American lawyer, author, and human rights activist, on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 6 PM.
They will be talking about the historical and current political climate of Guatemala. Following a seminar-like discussion, Jennifer Harbury and Luis Gutierrez will share their stories, insights, and experiences of working for human rights and justice in Guatemala, as well as the impact that US policy and actions have on the lives of communities outside of this country.
A Q&A session will follow the conversation.
Doors open at 5:30 PM.
Jennifer K. Harbury is an activist, author, and attorney who has spent much of the past twenty years working to monitor and promote human rights in Guatemala. Her husband, Efrain Bamaca Velasquez, was a Mayan resistance leader who “disappeared” due to the Guatemalan military in 1992; subjected to long-term, severe torture; then extrajudicially executed. Harbury’s efforts to save his life, which included three dangerous hunger strikes, resulted in startling disclosures about the close working relationship between the CIA and the Central American death squads. Since learning of her husband’s death, she has devoted much of her time to press for human rights reforms for both the United States and Guatemalan governments.
Luis Eduardo Gutierrez Marckwordt is a life- long Guatemalan human rights activist. His parents were both very involved in the reform efforts of President Jacobo Arbenz during the “Ten Years of Spring” (1944-1954). Luis grew up in the shadow of the 1954 CIA-sponsored coup and its violent aftermath. His father was imprisoned, then assassinated; and many close family friends, including the gifted poet Otto Rene Castillo, were tortured and killed. Luis followed swiftly in their footsteps, becoming an activist at an early age. He continues to this day to struggle for fundamental human rights and an end to official impunity for war crimes.

Trans Allies Support Group
2021-11-01 18:30 - 20:00 | The Pride Center, 1303 McCullough Ave #160, San Antonio, TX, 78212, United States
A support group for transgender youth, their parents and allies who can comfort each other with encouragement, love, and advice. Group meets 1st Monday of each month.

Free Outdoor Movie: Mummy (1999)
2023-06-30 20:30 - 23:00 | Confluence Park, 310 W Mitchell St, San Antonio, TX 78204, San Antonio, Texas, 78212
Join us on Friday, June 30 for a FREE screening of The Mummy (1999) with @SlabCinema under the concrete petals of Confluence Park; film starts at dusk. BYO lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Drinks will be available for purchase from Rosa’s Rusas and Limonadas

Registration is recommended but not required. The first 50 registered guests who check-in will receive a free scarab beetle cookie made by @lasgorditasbakedgoods!

Presented by the San Antonio River Foundation and made possible by a generous donation from Guido Construction.
