A Latinx film festival; a nature-inspired, hands-on art lesson; and a variety of city of San Antonio community meetings highlight public events scheduled around town July 7-14.

July 7-16

The 26th Cactus Pear Music Festival features a variety of live classical music performances from multiple artists at Trinity Baptist Church. Concerts are scheduled 7 p.m. July 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16. Tickets: $32 per adult, $27 per active military, free for students; season subscription passes available. 319 E. Mulberry Ave., San Antonio. www.cpmf.us

July 7-10

The 43rd CineFestival San Antonio, a Latinx film festival, has its first full day of screenings and activities on July 7. The weekend-long event features 85 films, including 22 films from San Antonio and 24 from around Texas. Times of screenings vary each day through July 10. Some screenings are free but require tickets. A $40 pass grants access to all screenings and activities. Guadalupe Theater, 1301 Guadalupe St., San Antonio. 210-271-3151. www.guadalupeculturalarts.org/cine-festival

July 9

Clear Light Coffee Co. will host a first anniversary party with live music, an art show and the launch of a new in-house food concept, Good as Gold. 7 p.m. Free (admission). 12656 West Ave., San Antonio. 210-272-0039. www.clearlight.coffee

The city of San Antonio is holding an in-person meeting where residents may provide feedback on implementation of the $150 million affordable housing bond that voters passed in May. Snacks will be provided. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Semmes Public Library, 15060 Judson Road, San Antonio. www.sanantonio.gov/2022bond

The Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy presents an “Art in the Park” activity where park visitors will head onto the trails on the west side of the park for a short walk to find inspiration before returning to the park’s Urban Ecology Center classroom to work with air-dry clay. Art supplies will be provided, but visitors can also bring their own. No art experience is necessary. 1-3 p.m. Free. 8400 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio. www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar-events/art-in-park-air-dry-clay-sat

July 9-10

AARP San Antonio presents F.R.I.D.A. (Fabulous. Respectful. Independent. Determined. Assured.) Fest, a celebration of the Latinx community and of renowned historical figures, such as Frida Kahlo, Selena Quintanilla, Gloria Anzaldúa and Chavela Vargas. The event includes a market involving dozens of local artisans and makers, two fashion shows, a photo booth, music, lectures, culinary demonstrations, and a Frida and Diego Kahlo lookalike contest for adults and children. Noon-6 p.m. (July 9 and 10). Free (admission). Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio. www.local.aarp.org/event/frida-fest-san-antonio-2022-07-09-san-antonio-tx.html

July 9-Aug. 7

Magik Theater presents performances of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” Based on Eric Carle’s book, the children’s play is about a caterpillar eating lots of food in anticipation of pupating and becoming a butterfly. 2 p.m. (Fridays and Saturdays), 3 p.m. (Sundays), 10:30 a.m. (Wednesdays and Thursdays) through Aug. 7. Additional special performances are scheduled at various dates and times. $20 (children ages 2-17, military, seniors and educators); $25 (adults); free (children age 2-under). 210-227-2751. www.magiktheatre.org/the-very-hungry-caterpillar

July 12

Staff from Cody Branch Public Library join the Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy in providing young Hardberger Park visitors with fun songs, stories, child-friendly yoga and more at the park’s red playground. 10-10:30 a.m. Free. 13203 Blanco Road, San Antonio. www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar-events/story-time-yoga-rkly4

San Antonio Animal Care Services will begin holding a series of public forums to better understand residents’ views of local animal control and welfare issues. Each meeting will include public discussion opportunities as well as giveaways for attendees. San Antonio Animal Care Services is an open-admission shelter and one of the largest municipal animal agencies in the country, intaking close to 30,000 pets annually. City officials will recommend a long-range strategic plan update for ACS this fall; City Council will vote on that updated plan in early 2023. 6 p.m. Free. Frank Garrett Community Center, 1226 N.W. 18th St., San Antonio. www.sanantonio.gov/Animal-Care/Home

July 14

The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department and the San Antonio Public Works Department are hosting a public meeting regarding Phase 2 of the Brackenridge Park 2017 bond project. Free parking is available in the Brackenridge Park parking garage located on Avenue B. American Sign Language and Spanish interpreters will be available to assist meeting attendees. Accessible parking and drop-off is available on the Gunn Drive north lot located off of Broadway Street. 6 p.m. Free. Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway St., San Antonio. www.saspeakup.com/BrackenridgePark

San Antonio Charter Moms’ Summer of Play series of family-friendly meetups continues with a visit from occupational therapist Jorge Ochoa, who will guide attendees through fun ways to help children learn how to use their fingers and build their prewriting skills. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Pearsall Park splashpad, 4838 Old Pearsall Road, San Antonio. www.sachartermoms.com