The opening of San Antonio’s newest public senior citizens center, a superhero event at the San Antonio Museum of Art and the return of the San Antonio Film Festival highlight events happening around town at the end of July and start of August.
July 29
San Antonio Museum of Art will host “Choose Your Destiny: A Superhero Adventure Night,” inviting visitors to check out “Tony Parker’s Heroes and Villains” exhibit and other exhibits and choose your path through the galleries while answering riddles. Preregistration is required. There will also be an outdoor screening of the 1990 film version of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” as well as photo ops, food trucks and more. 6-10:30 p.m. “Choose Your Destiny” activity is free with museum admission; the movie screening is free for everyone. 200 W. Jones Ave., San Antonio. 210-978-8100. www.samuseum.org/
July 29
Dinnerbox Series dinner theater presents the comedy “Greater Tuna!,” where two performers portray many of the eclectic residents of the tiny Texas town of Tuna. 6 p.m. $40 (show and dinner). Little Italy Restaurant & Pizzeria, 824 Afterglow St., San Antonio. 210-646-4284. www.eventbrite.com/o/the-company-theatre-31395399113
July 30
San Antonio Public Library and Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy present a family-friendly, nature literacy and story time program complete with a park trail walk, nature crafts and journaling. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water to stay hydrated. 9-11 a.m. Free. Hardberger Park Salado Outdoor Classroom, 13203 Blanco Road, San Antonio. www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar-events/family-outdoors-nature-literacy-with-the-sapl
July 30
Comic Arts San Antonio is a free convention celebrating comic books, graphic arts and sequential arts. There will be many artists and exhibitors on-site. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. Wonderland of the Americas Mall, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, Balcones Heights. www.comicarts-sa.com
July 30
San Antonio Food Bank will host a drive-thru donation drive to benefit San Antonio’s Migrant Resource Center. Needed items include nonperishable food, new clothing, hygiene items, water, Pedialyte, baby supplies, and shoes and flip-flops. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 5200 Enrique Barrera Parkway, San Antonio. 210-431-8326. www.safoodbank.org
Aug. 1
The city of San Antonio invites the public to the grand opening of the Walker Ranch Senior Center. The city’s newest public senior center is the first such facility to primarily serve City Council District 9 and includes community meeting spaces, programming for senior citizens and other residents, health screenings, classrooms, a dining room and constituency services from the District 9 council office. The construction of the $14.2 million, 26,337-square-foot facility was funded by the city’s 2017 bond. RSVPs are encouraged. Parking on-site is limited; overflow parking is available at Blossom Athletic Center, 12002 Jones Maltsberger Road, San Antonio with 15-minute free shuttle service starting at 8:30 a.m 10 a.m. Free. 835 W. Rhapsody Drive, San Antonio.. 210-207-7172. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walker-ranch-senior-center-grand-opening-tickets-387606440297
Aug. 1
The San Antonio City Council District 9 office presents a school supply giveaway at Walker Ranch Senior Center while supplies last. One backpack with supplies per student is allowed; students must be present with an ID. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. 835 W. Rhapsody Drive, San Antonio. 210-207-0955
Aug. 2
Current and incoming Reagan High School spirit team members and their families are invited to a new school year kick-off and meet-and-greet at Big’z Burger Joint. Ten percent of RHS merchandise sales go back to the campus spirit squads. 5-9 p.m. Free admission. 2303 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio. www.facebook.com/events/432935988749120/?
Aug. 2
San Antonio Metro Health will have a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic, providing Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 first and second doses and boosters as well as vaccines for adolescents and children down to 6 months old. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Northwest Vista College, Mountain Laurel Hall 101A and 101B, 3535 N. Ellison Drive, San Antonio. www.sanantonio.gov/HEALTH
Aug. 2-7
The 28th San Antonio Film Festival will showcase this year’s best indie feature films, documentaries, short blocks and films by local San Antonio filmmakers as well as free Hollywood panels by industry insiders. Activities and times vary Aug. 2-7. $5.99-$10.99 (individual movie tickets),$99 (weekend pass), $59.99 (day pass), $149 (all-access VIP pass). Radius Center, 106 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio. www.safilm.com
