A roller derby, garage sales across Hollywood Park, a march paying tribute to the late Cesar Chavez, and the opening of a museum dedicated to local Native American culture are among highlighted events scheduled around San Antonio during the fourth weekend of March.
March 23-25
The Hollywood Park Community Association is sponsoring the annual citywide garage sale involving numerous local households. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. Citywide; see map for participating households online or in print at the entrances on Mecca Drive, Voigt Drive or Donella Drive. www.hpcatx.com
March 24
San Antonio Charter Moms presents the next edition of its new Level Up series of question-and-answer sessions addressing timely education-based issues. This month’s installment features a discussion on how to effectively build school-home partnerships. SACM will help parents prepare for parent-teacher conferences and become stronger allies to their children's teachers and schools. Refreshments will be provided, and preregistration is required. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Babes Support Babes, 17000 San Pedro Ave., Ste. 2101, San Antonio. www.sachartermoms.com/level-up
March 24
There be a public grand opening event for the American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions Center, including open house tours, cultural performances, artisan vendors and refreshments. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. 1616 E. Commerce St., San Antonio. www.aitscm.org
March 25
Alamo City Roller Girls open the 2023 roller derby season against North Texas Roller Derby at the San Antonio Shrine Auditorium. Bring your own chair. Refreshments will be sold. Halftime activities will include a junior roller derby match. Proceeds benefit ACRG and the Shriners Children’s Hospital. 3 p.m. Free (children age 10 and under), $12-$15 (general admission). 901 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio. www.alamocityrollergirls.com
March 25
City of San Antonio’s 27th Cesar Chavez March for Justice celebrates the life of the late civil rights leader. 10 a.m. March begins at 1301 Guadalupe St., ends at Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo St. The rally will be followed by guest speakers, food trucks and music. VIA Metropolitan Transit will provide complimentary Park & Ride service to and from the march 8-10 a.m. at the Alamodome parking lots B and C, 100 Montana St., San Antonio. www.ceclef.org/what-we-do/march-for-justice
March 25
Lighten Up: A Celebration of Conscious Art and Culture is a free family-friendly event for the community featuring live music, free vegetarian food, yoga, live art, holistic vendors, mandala installations, floating illuminated artworks, light art installations, poetry and more. 4-10 p.m. Free admission. Woodlawn Lake casting pond, 115 Alexander Ave., San Antonio. www.deborahkellerrihn.com
March 25
Los Leones Student Arts Festival showcases original artistic works by hundreds of student artists and performers across Northside ISD. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Marshall High School, 8000 Lobo Lane, San Antonio. www.nisd.net
March 26
The Downtown Dog Market features several vendors with attire, toys, accessories, food and treats for pups. There will also be refreshments for humans. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (admission). 103 W. Houston St., San Antonio. www.facebook.com/events/595938752010025
March 26
Classic Theatre of San Antonio will present a staged reading of playwright Sheila Rinear’s newest work, “Bound by Truth,” chronicling the life of Margaret “Meg” More Roper, daughter of Sir Thomas More, and her influential works. The reading will be set to music from the San Antonio Philharmonic and will be followed by a reception. 4 p.m. $50. Mission Concepción, 807 Mission Road, San Antonio. www.classictheatre.org/events/bound-by-truth
March 28
The San Antonio River Authority presents a public meeting about the agency’s efforts to update area flood plain maps. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Mission Library, 3134 Roosevelt Ave., San Antonio. www.sariverauthority.org/public-services/draft-floodplain-maps-public-meetings
