2018 Schedule of Events

Join us for the Opening Breakfast Ceremony as we celebrate the commencement of DreamWeek 2018, a 16-day summit of 200+ events in and around downtown San Antonio. The ceremony will feature opening remarks from Mayor Ron Nirenberg and a presentation by keynote speaker, Daryl Davis.

About Daryl Davis:
A musician, author, actor, and lecturer, Daryl has received coverage on national media channels for his unique approach to race relations. He is the first Black author to travel the country interviewing Ku Klux Klan leaders and members, and he has convinced at least 200 Klansmen to renounce their affiliation.

Come learn the Ashtanga method of yoga. This method of yoga involves synchronizing the breath with a progressive series of postures—a process producing intense internal heat and a profuse, purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. This event will show you that the Ashtanga practice is for EVERY body, and that it doesn’t matter about your past but more about becoming the best version of yourself. This event will have something for everyone.

• 9am – 10am – Ashtanga Fundamentals w/ Crystal
• 10am – 11am – Primary Series w/ Lila
• 11am-12pm –  Jump Throughs + Handstands w/ Alex

Musician Daryl Davis has an unusual hobby. He’s played all over the world with legends like Chuck Berry and Little Richard, but it’s what Daryl does in his free time that sets him apart. Daryl likes to meet and befriend members of the Ku Klux Klan– something few black men can say. In his travels, he’s collected robes and other artifacts from friends who have left the klan, building a collection piece by piece, story by story, person by person in hopes of eventually opening a “Museum of the Klan”. In Accidental Courtesy, Daryl’s journey takes him to across the country, from DC to California, Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri and Alabama, from old friends who have left the klan, to friends still active in the organization, including a current Imperial Wizard of the KKK. In an age of digital disconnection, Daryl’s method is rooted in personal interaction and we as viewers reap the rewards.

GET will host a spoken word contest for young poets on the topic of social justice and then spotlight the winners on their television show, Millennial Matters. GET will also curate an art exhibit focused on social justice alongside the poets. Some portion of the proceeds from art sales will be donated to Growing Empowered Together.

Celebrating 80 years of connecting businesses with the community. The Alamo City Black Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1938 by 11 men and one woman. Join one of the oldest African American Chamber of Commerce organizations in the country for an evening of dinner, dancing, and networking to celebrate a historic milestone. The keynote speaker is Mayor Ron Nirenberg.

Antioch Baptist Church’s Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. Kemp will speak, and the Antioch Baptist Church Choir will join Temple Beth-El’s Kol Simcha choir and lift all our spirits in song.

Come out and observe celestial objects through a refractory telescope. Public Scobee Planetarium programs are only available on Friday evenings rain or shine (or twinkle) with the doors opening at 6:00pm. Presentations are provided at 6:30, 7:30 and 9:00pm. There is no late entry to the programs once they begin. Whoever said the sky’s the limit has never explored the solar system’s ice worlds or experienced the majesty of the aurora!

This presentation will take place on January 5th, 12th and 19th. For more information call 210-486-0100 or email sac-ScobeeCtr@alamo.edu.

This event is to facilitate a conversation amongst local faith leadership regarding the evolution of the relationship between faith and the trans community. They will examine all topics through a faith lens. The hope is to encourage continued dialogue surrounding this topic by the folks who attend and are optimistic that it will be an avenue to continue building a new relationship with faith organizations and the trans community.

In association with DreamWeek, Tucker’s Kozy Korner, and The Soul Spot presents “I HAVE A DREAM” a free community dance party!! Featuring DJs will be Christopher Tracy, Matt Vasquez, JJ Lopez, Ben Thomas, and Leo Trujillo. Come celebrate freedom with Soul & Disco music playing all night long!

Join the San Antonio Symphony in a program that brings all to the Hispanic roots of San Antonio. Travel through Spain, taking in its flavors, smells, rhythms and melodies. America’s leading soprano, Ana-Maria Martinez, will perform De Falla’s iconic songs routed in Spanish folk music and explore the world of Zarzuela. This will surely be an evening with one of the most stunning voices, and celebrating our San Antonio’s Tricentennial!

This event takes place on January 5th and 6th.