Holiday ballet auditions, a National Dog Day event and a pre-Halloween fair are among 10 featured activities happening around San Antonio during the final week of August.
Aug. 26
Single Professionals Network, a friendship group for singles age 55 and older, meets for conversation, libations and food. 4-6 p.m. Free (admission). Cover 3, 1806 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio. https://spn-sa.org
Aug. 26
The Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio will host an open house, encouraging community members to visit the museum’s exhibits, hear testimony from a Holocaust survivor and learn more about the organization’s programs and initiatives. RSVP is required. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 12500 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio. 210-302-6807. www.hmmsa.org
Aug. 26
The Good Kind hosts a National Dog Day patio party with the Dog Guide San Antonio, featuring food, drinks, dog-friendly vendors, pet adoption opportunities and more fun activities. 7-9 p.m. Free (admission). 1127 S. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio. www.dogfriendlysanantonio.com
Aug. 27
Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy offers a nature walk led by master naturalist Jewell Cozort, who oversees much of the conservancy’s land management and wildlife surveying efforts. She will discuss how native plants have developed to endure the harsh, varied South Texas summers. 8-10:30 a.m. Free. Urban Ecology Center, 8400 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio. 210-492-7472. www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar-events/virtual-nature-talk-heat-and-drought
Aug. 27
The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio will offer open auditions for the upcoming holiday season production, “The Children’s Nutcracker.” Dancers from various disciplines, including ballet, tap, folklorico, jazz, hip-hop and contemporary, along with gymnasts, actors, vocalists and performing artists ages 3-19, including those with special needs, are invited to register for an audition time online. Performances of “The Children’s Nutcracker” are scheduled for Dec. 9-10 at Lila Cockrell Theater, complete with a preshow holiday market. Audition information: noon-6 p.m. Free. Dance Center of San Antonio, 126 W. Rector St., Ste. 120, San Antonio. www.childrensballetofsanantonio.org/auditions
Aug. 27
The “Peek-a-Boo” pre-Halloween art market will be held at Rolling Oaks Mall, offering a Halloween photo booth, trick-or-treating, a costume contest, vendors and more. Noon-5 p.m. Free (admission). 6909 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio. www.facebook.com/events/736068674386888
Aug. 27
Be Well Texas, a statewide initiative of UT Health San Antonio, will hold its inaugural community wellness fair to raise awareness of resources available to the community to help persons living with substance use disorders, regardless of ability to pay. There will be exhibitors; treatment screening and education; family-friendly fitness activities; music; speakers; and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free (admission). Confluence Park, 310 W. Mitchell St., San Antonio. www.uthscsa.edu
Aug. 27
The Briscoe Western Art Museum will host a panel as part of its exhibit “The Sons of Charlie Russell: Cowboy Artists of America.” The panel titled “The Lessons of Our Fathers: How Western Art Stays Relevant” will explore the history and significance of the Cowboy Artists of America and its efforts to maintain and evolve the style and subject matter of traditional Western art. The event will feature light bites and refreshments. Seating is limited and preregistration is recommended. 2-4 p.m. Panel admission included in museum admission. 210 W. Market St., San Antonio. www.briscoemuseum.org
Aug. 31
The San Antonio Parks and Recreation as well as the San Antonio Public Works departments will hold a public meeting about the bond-funded project at Brackenridge Park. The agenda includes a presentation and final recommendation for the project. People who cannot make the in-person meeting may view the event’s livestream. 6 p.m. Free. Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway St., San Antonio. www.saspeakup.com/brackenridgepar
Sept. 1
Bakery chain Nothing Bundt Cakes is celebrating its 25th anniversary with each store location offering a cake giveaway. The first 250 guests at each bakery will receive a free Confetti Bundtlet, the brand’s individually packaged miniature bundt cakes. Nothing Bundt Cakes is also holding an online contest in which one fan will win a $25,000 birthday party planned by a celebrity party planning company. Additionally, 25 runners-up will each receive a $100 Nothing Bundt Cakes gift card. There are five Nothing Bundt Cakes stores in the San Antonio area, including 700 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 1105, San Antonio. www.nothingbundtcakes.com.
