January
(January 8) 6:00 pm - (February 13) 5:00 pm Maverick Pascal - EXPANSION OF HOME Gallery ExhibitionGallery Opening Reception - Thursday, January 8th, 6-9pm
7:30 am - 9:00 am FeaturedDreamWeek San Antonio 2026 Opening Ceremony BreakfastJoin us for the Opening Breakfast Ceremony as we celebrate the commencement of DreamWeek San Antonio 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm New Day. New Canvas#Newdaynewcanvas
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm The People's ClinicCommunity Care for the People
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Transformation In Real Time : Live SFX makeup demo “Revelations in real time: artistry that comes alive.”
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm SAAACAM 2026 LEGACY AWARDS BALLCaring for The Culture: The Heart and Spirit of Legacy
6:00 pm Archive of Identities: A Shared Conversation of Cultural IdentityA multigenerational collaboration of art connecting both emerging and established artists through themes of culture and Identity.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Featured1000 Plates for the HungryJoin us in feeding those in need of a warm plate to eat by helping distribute food alongside other members of the community. 50 people will love our homeless or impoverished at the same time in various areas of the city by distributing 1000 plates.
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Revelations in Creativity by FWDProgressA FwdProgress Gathering, Uniting community and partners to empower the next generation of storytellers.
2:00 pm - 3:30 am Derechos, Fueros, and Privilegios: Rights in Spanish Colonial TexasLearn about civil rights in Spanish Texas
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Revelations in the Shadows: San Antonio’s Hidden HeroesIlluminating the often unseen impact of community advocacy, while highlighting community leaders.
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cooking with Culture: Azerbaijani Shah Pilaf, A Sweet Turkish TreatCook, taste, and connect! Make Azerbaijani Shah Pilaf, a sweet Turkish dessert, and enjoy a fun hands-on culinary experience!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Burning Bowl Community Ceremony: Sacred Sunday GatheringRelease into the fire and create a letter of intention with Celebration Circle's creative approach to spirituality.
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Medicina MarketMedicina Market (Plant Crafts)
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm #Secure the Bag: Family Financial Literacy SummitRedefining Generational Wealth — Fun, Fresh, and Financially Empowered.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Lakeside PoetryLakeside Poetry Open Mic
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Conjuring of Words, Minds, and Transformative EmotionCelebrating diversity and human connection, three storytellers share deeply personal one-person shows that illuminate memory, resilience, and transformation.
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Quilt: Live in Concert | Russell Hill Rogers Musical EveningsIn the spirit of the award-winning documentary “The Quilt”, we celebrate African American music heritage as part of DreamWeek San Antonio.
11:00 am - 12:30 pm ABC of Southwest TX TourABC of Southwest TX Dreamweek Tour- Step inside ABC of Southwest Texas and see how we’re turning big dreams into brighter futures for children with disabilities.
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Feeding the CommunityFeeding the community
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm DASH Leadership Launch and Networking MixerDASH Leadership Launch and Networking Mixer
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Revelations Live: A Gospel Music Experience!Revelations Live: A riveting Gospel music experience where faith, art, and culture collide to create a soul-stirring night of worship and unity in the community!
10:00 am - 11:15 am Kids' Studio: Revealing WondersReveal surprises as little artists explore and create peek-inside collages.
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Sustainability in Action: People, Planet, and Prosperity in San AntonioExploring how people, planet, and prosperity intersect to shape a sustainable San Antonio.
9:30 am - 1:30 pm 2nd Annual Mental Health & Leadership SymposiumLeading Beyond Noise: Intentional, Healthy, Human
11:00 am - 12:30 pm The Carver Youth Matinee - Next Gen Cinema: EYCCP Visionaries in the MakingExplore the world of the next generation of filmmakers with awesome short films created by EYCCP.
11:00 am - 1:00 pm History of Business and Local GovernmentLooking at the Past and Present Day of Business and Local Government in Bexar County
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 10th Annual Dream Big MixerA curated experience for entrepreneurs and business professional to network with a purpose.
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Black Contractors Awards & Casino NightCasino Night: Celebrating our Business Community Champions
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm (17) STEPH TOLEV at The Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club
11:30 am - 1:00 pm FeaturedDreamWeek San Antonio 2026 Awards LuncheonDreamVoice celebrates community geniuses cultivating dreams and ideas for the common good.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm MLK ShabbatCelebrate unity, music, and faith as Temple Beth-El and Antioch Missionary Baptist Church come together for our annual MLK Shabbat—honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Truth About TransA lot of information has come out about the Trans Community, but what is real? What isn't?
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Brain Science SymposiumGet your GRIT Factor
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Women with Motion: A Revelation of PowerThe Revelation: You’re Already Her.
6:00 pm "Our Kind of People: A Night of Trivia and Culture"Join us for a fun night celebrating us while learning rich Black History, Culture, Music, and Dance.
(January 16) 6:00 pm - (March 13) 9:00 pm "More than a Label" Luminaria's Pop-Up Art Gallery at the AidenExploring identity through the canvas where artists are challenged to represent what makes them completely who they are.
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Agents of Change Agents of Change Showcasing powerful voices through art and restorative justice.
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Classics V | Shostakovich 11 - The Year 1905 (Night 1/2)
9:00 am - 11:45 pm (31) San Antonio Restaurant WeeksWinter Restaurant Weeks are arriving in style with your favorite Restaurants offering Three-Course Prix fixe menus during this Bi-Annual extravaganza!
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Trauma-Informed, Faith-Led: Building Communities Where People Feel Seen & SafeBecause healing is not just personal, it's a movement, and we are the builders of safe, spirit-led spaces.
10:00 am - 1:30 pm Historic African American Cemetery Resources DreamWeek EventA virtual round table forum will bring together scholars, descendants, and preservation experts to highlight the history of the Hockley-Clay Cemetery in San Antonio’s District 10
10:00 am The DoSeum 2026 Dream Leaders Award CeremonyCelebrating the remarkable achievements of our city's young leaders, ages 11 and under
10:30 am - 2:00 pm Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. BrunchReturn to the Mountain Top
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Paint the Dream: MLK Sign & Lotería DayCreating signs, sparking change, and celebrating the dream.
11:00 am - 2:00 pm Earth PrintsEarth Prints: Native Dyes and Papers
11:00 am - 7:00 pm The Miseducation of Creole CookingCome Get You Some
11:00 am - 8:00 pm Hip Hop 210: RevelationsTone City Reveals: Where Hip Hop Meets Hustle
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Fresh RootsEvery journey has a beginning — and healthy, fresh roots are where your hair’s transformation starts.”
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm Bloom: A Soulful ImmersionAn immersive four-course journey of art, food, and performance, celebrating culture, liberation, and the next generation of talent!
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Shine and StrutConfidence Starts with a Strut!
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Revelation: Stories That Changed Us Trivia Trivia that matters: stories, laughs, and real-world impact.
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dreams in Action: The Community-Led Revitalization Movement in San AntonioWhat community-led revitalization really looks like when you turn neighborhood dreams into tangible change.
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5th Annual SHUT'IT Down! Gospel ShowaseDisplay of gifts and talents God has blessed so many with.
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Revelations: Unlocking Our Full PotentialA call to every heart and leader: it’s time to unlock the strength within our city. Together, we rise — stronger, wiser, and ready to fight for our peace and prosperity.
7:00 pm - 11:30 pm Streams of Servant Leadership: A Foot-Washing Service of Reconciliation and RevelationWhere titles are laid down and towels are lifted—join us for a sacred night of servant leadership, healing, and honor.
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Classics V | Shostakovich 11 - The Year 1905 (Night 2/2)
11:00 am - 2:00 pm 7th Annual Headshot Happy Hour7th Annual Headshot Happy Hour
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Nourish Healing in Community FestivalNourish Healing in Community Festival
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Stories of the Land: Coahuiltecan Ecology, Cosmology & Community TalesA return to the way teachings were always meant to be passed: through story, humor, spirit, and lived experience.
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Meet the Queens: RevelationsRevealing stories of courage and community from SAAF’s past and present Queen Itsy-Bitsy titleholders.
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm A Conversation and a Revelation: The 1966 meeting between Dr. Martin Luther King and Elijah Muhammad - A One Act Play and Panel DiscussionA hypothetical exploration of what may have been said during the meeting that took place in 1966 between Dr. Martin Luther King and Elijah Muhammad
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Day Soirée- Linking & Leveling Up A daytime event bringing together San Antonio’s movers, shakers, and trendsetters.
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Giving Voice to the DreamA spoken word celebration of peace, freedom, and understanding
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm THE REVELATION OF ROYALT: A HOUSE OF ROYAL T PRODUCTIONWHEN PURPOSE TAKES FLIGHT, REVELATION FOLLOWS
7:00 pm Ali Wong LIVE
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Gardening Essentials: Revelations of indigenous land managementGardening Essentials: Revelations of indigenous land management
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Showtime at the Apollo (style) Talent showTalent show
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Grant Ready, Grant Steady: From Proposal to Grant ComplianceGrant Ready, Grant Steady: Free training to help nonprofits, ministries, and schools secure funding and stay compliant.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fired to Fire 🔥From Boss to Boss
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 40 Years of Magic Eyes: A Champion for Every StudentStep Into 40 Stories of Hope: A Gallery Walk Honoring Champions for Students
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Visual Narrative: Where Visual Art and Literature Collide!Art Meets Literature at BiblioTech Public Library
5:00 pm La Mode Noir: An Ode to Black Fashion"Get ready to celebrate the beauty, history and creativity of early Black fashion at La Mode Noir: An Ode to Black Fashion!"
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Guiding the Digital Journey: Connect and Thrive with Digital NavigatorsExplore how Digital Navigators help us gain confidence, connection, and opportunity in our digital world.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Generations Over DinnerA community dinner challenge gathering multiple generations for meaningful conversation.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Culture on Canvas: Black History x Western Lens x Modern ArtAn interactive, creative experience that reimagines Western art through modern expressions in Black culture.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm What's On Hand?: A Culinary Conversation on Self-SustainabilityAn intimate evening where food meets purpose.
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Mosaic of Resilience: Climate Ready RevelationsAn evening of climate revelations: discover how neighborhoods build resilience through community dialogue, playing SHIFT Happens, and mapping collective action for San Antonio
7:30 pm MANIA: The ABBA Tribute
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm We Dream In DRAGLife is a Drag
4:00 am - 4:00 pm Sugars Cowgirl BreakfastWake up Wild- Cowgirl style at Sugars
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm History & Hennessy Happy HourAn elevated event that invites guests to connect with San Antonio's rich African American heritage through curated storytelling, art, and music-paired with the refined artistry of Hennessy.
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Young Black San Antonio 2nd Annual Dream Week Happy Hour and MixerConnect, Collaborate and Empower at Young Black San Antonio's Dream Week Mixer
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Where Hospitality Meets WealthJoin Culture Travels Media for an evening exploring hotel ownership, investment strategies, and building wealth through the hospitality industry.
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Love in Action: Rumi Night — Sufi Music and PoetryHear the reed, feel the strings, speak the poem
7:00 pm - 11:45 pm CalabashCalabash Caribbean Night
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Faces of the DreamThe Art of Self-Revelation: A Personalized Makeup Workshop
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Housing in San AntonioCOMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR HOUSING AFFORDABILITY CONVERSATIONS
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Victory Over Voices Women’s ConferenceWhen Truth Rises The Noise Loses Power
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Wild West Wildlife Community DayCelebrating the wildlife and animals of the west, the Briscoe Western Art Museum is holding free community day on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
10:30 am - 12:00 pm The State of Public Education #EdChat Hosted by Leadership SAISD and MindShiftEdJoin us for a panel discussion on the state of local public education.
11:00 am - 1:00 pm "Girlz With DREAMS Become Women With VISION" Tea Party ExperienceThis Is 4 My Girlz, Inc. 2nd Annual Afternoon Tea Experience for Girls 8-18
11:00 am - 1:30 pm Negro Motorist Green Book and Civil Rights Bus TourCome travel with us through history and witness the enduring impact of the Negro Motorist Green Book on San Antonio’s African American story.
11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lemonade Circle presents: The 2026 DreamWeek Lemon and Lavender BrunchThe Lemonade Circle's DreamWeek Lemon and Lavender Brunch is a signature gathering that celebrates Black women turning life’s lemons into LEMONADE, blending elegance, empowerment, and community impact.
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm DreamHealth- Right Health Systems, Health FairCollective Care. Lasting Change
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm At The Table: A Discussion On The Intersection of Food, Racism, Culture and HealthA candid conversation on how what we eat reveals deeper truths about equity, identity, and well-being.
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm A Musical Journey Through Eastern CulturesA musical journey through Eastern cultures—where sound, story, and community come together
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Revelations: Transcend the RunwayStep into a world of revelation and creativity as kids take center stage in a fashion experience like no other.
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Lessons from Yesterday – Revelations for TomorrowAn interactive conversation exploring personal lessons from yesterday and revelations for tomorrow with Ms. Quita, founder of Real Resilient Conversations.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Celebrating San Antonio’s African American and Black Cultural Context Statement & “A Home, a Church, and a Hospital” Graphic NovelJoin the Office of Historic Preservation to celebrate the completion of the African American and Black Cultural Context Statement and “A Home, a Church, and a Hospital: The Development of East San Antonio” graphic novel.
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Potluck for CommunityGather to share the flavors of friendship!
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Hallelujah Interfaith Choral ConcertVoices of Faith, United in Song
7:00 pm Sankofa Institute for African American Pastoral Leadership Christian Unity Service A night of praise and worship acknowledging the dream of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Revelations of the Dream: Lessons from the Front Lines with Cary ClackCelebrate Faith, Love, Leadership, and Revelation
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mutual MedicinaLearning to care for yourself and family through plants
2:30 pm ReFresh Your Dream with Dr. RaQRevive. Reignite. Rebuild. (Revive Your Vision. Reignite Your Mind. Rebuild Your Business)
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Blessing of the San Antonio PeacemakersBlessing of the San Antonio Peacemakers
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Beautiful Me Design Fashion showBEAUTIFULMEDESIGN - showcasing the power of fashion to heal the mind, rebuild confidence, and transform lives.
6:00 pm Sunday Supper: Taste the DreamGather around our table for Sunday Supper.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm PAM Health DreamWeek Blood Drive [1 of 5]: Parkinson’s Empowerment with PAM Health Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital of Westover HillsDonate Blood -&- Save Life with PAM Health San Antonio
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Revelations of community heat mitigationlocal efforts to mitigation extreme heat at the residential level
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Save a Life and Donate Blood with DreamWeek and PAM Health San Antonio -&- #PAMHealthCommunitySave a Life and Donate Blood with DreamWeek and PAM Health San Antonio -&- #PAMHealthCommunity
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thriving Together: Celebrating San Antonio’s Small BusinessesCelebrate the vibrant small business community of San Antonio
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm Potluck for CommunityGet to know interfaith friends!
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Save a Life and Donate Blood with DreamWeek and PAM Health San AntonioSave a Life and Donate Blood with DreamWeek and PAM Health San Antonio
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Save a Life and Donate Blood with DreamWeek and PAM Health Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital of Northeast San AntonioSave a Life and Donate Blood with DreamWeek and PAM Health San Antonio
11:30 am - 1:00 pm South Texas Blood & Tissue Heroes in Arms EventRevealing The Unknown Heroes
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Breaking Barriers at the Intersection of Mental Health and HomelessnessThrough shared stories and innovative ideas, this event aims to deepen understanding, strengthen partnerships, and inspire more compassionate, effective solutions for our most vulnerable neighbors.
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm SHAMELESSWhen creativity meets courage, communities transform. This isn't just another fashion show - it's not a rebellion, it's a REVELATION!
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5th Annual National Day of Collective Healing "Finding our Center: Healing & Wholeness through Storytelling"Experience the transformative power of words with U.S. Poet Laureates Joy Harjo and Ada Limón at Finding Our Center: Healing & Wholeness through Storytelling— a soul-stirring celebration of poetry, healing, and connection!
8:30 pm Las Alucines - "Tu Nuevo Estilo de Vida" US Tour
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Dream Total Body ExperienceOne epic event, five powerful workouts Zumba, Dance Fit, Circuit Training, Pilates, and Yoga amped up by a DJ bringing non-stop vibes.
10:00 am - 1:00 pm From Scratch: A Cooking Demonstration for Young GirlsFrom Scratch: A Cooking Demonstration for Your Girls
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Democracy in Action: Become a Student Election ClerkDemocracy doesn't work without poll workers!
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Xpress Urself: Mini Arts FestivalA free family friendly mini-arts festival
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm African American History fair 2026Make History Come to Life
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Justice Denied: A Conversation of The Alabama SolutionFilm Screening and Discussion of The Alabama Solution
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ancestorial Visions: Fashioning TomorrowFrom ancestral echoes to futuristic flair.
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm FeaturedDreamWeek San Antonio 2026 DreamBallShowcasing San Antonio's talent jewels!
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Growing Change: Gardopia GardensA documentary about the people planting seeds of change through urban gardening.
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Shannon Sionna - Little Carver Intimate Series PerformanceSoul in her soaringly angelic vocals, R&B at its finest!
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