CineFestival
The 45th CineFestival San Antonio, the nation’s first and longest running Latino film festival, will involve screenings, panel discussions, workshops, Q&A sessions, receptions and after parties. Many festival activities are free and open to the public. Free community events include Family Day, a youth film showcase, a matinee senior cinema screening for the area’s elderly film lovers and "Cine en el Barrio.”
- July 11-14, event times vary
- Some events are free; prices vary for other events
- Alamo Drafthouse Park North, 618 N. Loop 410 W., and Little Carver Civic Center, 226 N. Hackberry St., San Antonio
- https://guadalupeculturalarts.org/cine-festival
Single Professionals Network, a friendship group for singles age 55 and older, meets for conversation, libations, games and food.
- July 12, 4-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Tomatillos, 1827 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio
- www.spn-sa.org
Public Theater of San Antonio will host Classic Theater of San Antonio’s performances of “The Wizard of Oz,” based on L. Frank Baum’s famed novel about young Dorothy Gale being whisked away by a tornado to the magical land of Oz.
- July 12-28, Fri.-Sat., 7:30 p.m., Sun., 2 p.m.,
- $18-$48
- 800 W. Ashby Place, San Antonio
- www.thepublicsa.org
Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café will sponsor a Bastille Day festival, celebrating a pivotal event leading up to the French revolution. There will be French beer, wine and small bites, a French classic car show, French music and teams from around Texas participating in a petanque “bocci” tournament.
- July 13, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Free festival admission; $50 tournament team fee
- The Shops at La Cantera – Main Street, 15900 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio
- www.frenchfestivalofsanantonio.com
Myasthenia Gravis Alamo Area Support Group will meet at the Bexar County Precinct 3 Satellite Office.
- July 13, 11 a.m.
- Free
- 320 Interpark Blvd., San Antonio
- https://myasthenia.org/Events/evr/12/alamo-area-support-group
Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy will mark the eighth anniversary of the release of the popular mobile game Pokemon Go with kid-friendly activities near the Salado Outdoor Classroom.
- July 13, 9-11 a.m.
- Free
- 13203 Blanco Road, San Antonio
- www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar-events/pokemon-go
The Cactus Pear Music Festival is an annual showcase of live classical music performances of works by composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, Gershwin, Copland and Bernstein.
- July 13-14, 3 p.m.; July 19, 7 p.m.; July 20, 3 p.m.; and July 21, 3 p.m.
- Free admission, registration required
- University of the Incarnate Word, Diane Bennack Hall, 4301 Broadway St., San Antonio
- www.cpmf.us
An opening reception with artist Margot Bosch will be held for an exhibit of her works, “Life with Colors.” The exhibit will display colorful pieces that Bosch said represents her life’s experiences and range of emotions. The exhibit will last through Sept. 6.
- July 14, 3-4:30 p.m.
- Free
- Parman Library at Stone Oak, 20735 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio
- 210-207-2703
The city of San Antonio will screen the movie “Little Giants” and offer food trucks and kids activities at Travis Park. Leashed pets, lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks are welcome.
- July 16, 7:45 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 301 E. Travis St., San Antonio
- www.travisparksa.com
Spiritual Care Network of San Antonio and Pay It Forward San Antonio will present "Embracing Wellness: Navigating Mental Health in Today's World.” The theme, "In The Belly of the Whale," will address issues when people feel consumed by mental health or addiction struggles. The event is open to the community, mental health professionals and faith leaders. There will also be resource tables with representatives from nonprofit organizations, treatment centers, counselors, hospitals and other community programs. Admission will include lunch and coffee.
- July 18, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
- $15 general attendees, $50 mental health professionals attending for credit
- Rise Recovery, 2803 Mossrock St., San Antonio
- www.spiritualcarenet.org/conference
