The new landscape of urban progress
January
7:30 am - 9:00 am FeaturedDreamWeek San Antonio 2025 Opening Ceremony BreakfastJoin us for the Opening Breakfast Ceremony as we celebrate the commencement of DreamWeek San Antonio 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Virtual EventAmplify the Voice of Children in Foster CareStart Your Volunteer Advocate Journey Today. Join our virtual session to learn more and take your first step to being the voice a child needs!
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm 2025 Legacy Awards BallHighlighting the Past, Honoring the Present, Preserving the Future
9:45 am - 12:00 pm Sherri Fitness Total Body Power HourBOOM upper/lower body burn with Sherri fitness
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event OverFeatured1000 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.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm CancelledYWCA San Antonio Presents: Race in Focus: A Dialogue Inspired by NY Times VideosJoin us for "A Conversation on Race," where powerful stories from NY Times videos ignite open discussions and connections in a celebration of our shared humanity.
11:00 am - 2:00 pm “Stronger Together: Building a Neighborly Community”“Join us to learn, connect, and build a neighborhood where everyone belongs.”
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Leadership and Legacy Dreams to Action Vision Board SocialEnjoy a time gathering with generational storytelling ,good food , all while you watch your visions come to life on paper with a new friend.
10:00 am - 11:45 am MINDFULNESS-MEDITATIONSTRESS REDUCTION BECAUSE MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Church History Harvest at Greater Corinth Baptist ChurchJoin us for a Church History Harvest at Greater Corinth Baptist Church!
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm San Antonio Branch Jubilee Day CelebrationSunday service celebrating the Emancipation Proclamation
4:00 pm - 2:00 am Bar1899 Veteran’s Appreciation DayJoin us for the First DREAMWEEK Veteran’s Appreciation Day Event Sponsored By 1899 in Schertz!
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Free Yoga on The CreekJoin Mobile Om for a FREE YOGA SESSION
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm DreamHour Speaker Series: Maria Williams
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm DreamHour Speaker Series: Dr. Keely PettyPromoting Mental Wellbeing in Communities Through Neighboring
7:45 pm - 8:30 pm DreamHour Speaker Series: Willie Vasquez Ng
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm DreamHour Speaker Series: Trish Deberry
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm DreamHour Speaker Series: Donatus Berinyuy
7:45 pm - 8:00 pm DreamHour Speaker Series: Laura Thompson
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Community Gardens of San AntonioTour community gardens in San Antonio
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Pathways to Purpose: An Executive Book Review - The AlchemistFinding the neighbor within yourself!
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm DH Panel Series - “The Diversity of Blackness”An inspiring and thought-provoking panel discussion, “Diversity in Blackness,” that will explore the beauty, strength, and incredible diversity within Black identity.
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm DreamHour Speaker Series: Krystal Jones
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm DreamHour Speaker Series: Cruz Ortiz
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Epsilon Alpha Eta Zeta Presents Voices of Strength: Domestic Violence Empowerment EventWeaving Hope and Strengthening Communities Through Awareness and Support for Survivors of Domestic Violence.
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm R&B RendezvousR&B Rendevous
7:45 pm - 8:30 pm DreamHour Speaker Series: Francie Millan
10:30 am - 9:00 am Ribbon Cutting - Dawn of a New EraRibbon Cutting- Dawn of a New Era - African American Exhibit - Bexar Heritage Center
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Invisible NeighborAn open discussion and presentation hosted by local non profits that assist individuals experiencing homelessness
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm DH Panel series: Immigration and the New Government Talk about Expected immigration policy changes with the New President
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm DreamHour Speaker Series: Kathleen Day
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm DreamHour Speaker Series: Ernie ZunigaBetting on myself and a career transition that led to some revelations about myself and our community
7:45 pm - 8:30 pm DreamHour Speaker Series: Sierra Parker
9:00 am Kids R Kids Liberty Field "Koats for a Kause"Koats For A Kause
11:30 am - 1:00 pm FeaturedDreamWeek San Antonio 2025 Awards LuncheonDreamVoice celebrates community geniuses cultivating dreams and ideas for the common good.
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm THE ALCHEMIST'S JOURNEY- COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONSJoin us for this special discussion of The Alchemist in honor of Robert Schmidt.
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Young Black San Antonio DreamWeek Happy Hour and Mixer"Connect, collaborate, and empower at the Young Black San Antonio's DreamWeek Mixer"
7:30 am - 11:30 am Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIOFor all the Coffee Lovers, this run is for you!
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Community Synergy: Strengthening Business and Community TiesConnect with local leaders, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and neighbors to spark connections that strengthen both community bonds and business success
11:00 am - 2:00 pm LENS Literary Empowerment Network SummitLENS Literary Empowerment Network Summit, 7th Annual MLK Author's Summit Luncheon at Magnolia Gardens
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm MLK Knowledge Quest: A Family ChallengeThe "MLK Knowledge Quest: A Family Challenge," a fun-filled in-person event where the families are tested on their knowledge of Dr. King
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm A Voice of Unity: Empowering the Community through Creativity and CollaborationCelebrating cultural integration through creativity, collaboration, and community empowerment.
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm SA Neighborhood Film Project Reception + Film ScreeningShowcasing the unique stories and perspectives of San Antonio neighborhoods and neighbors
6:30 pm - 1:00 am Silent DiscoElite Couture Boutique Texas Minority Fashion Week
2:00 pm MLK Wreath-Laying CeremonyAnnual Wreath-Laying Ceremony honoring the life, struggles and accomplishments of Dr. King.
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Beyond The Runway Fashion ShowDreamweek Kids Fashion Show
7:30 pm DREAMWEEK COMEDY SHOWLive Stand-Up Comedy!
10:00 am 38TH ANNUAL CITY OF SAN ANTONIO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MARCHThe nearly 3-mile route down Martin Luther King Drive takes participants through San Antonio's historic Eastside in remembrance of Dr. King.
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Gardening Essentials: We Are NeighborFaith-based groups transform lawns and lots into welcoming spaces for the community.
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Gardening Essentials: We Are NeighborFaith-based groups in San Antonio using their land for the Common Good
12:30 pm MLK PUBLIC AWARDS PRESENTATIONEach of the awardees selected are presented to the community at large on stage following the MLK March at Pittman Sullivan Park , in addition to an appearance and recognition at the MLK Community Awards Celebration to be held in the spring of 2025.
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Everyone Needs a Home: A One- Day Housing SummitJoin Us for a Day of Learning, Connection, and Action
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm DreamHour Speaker Series: Julissa CarieloFinding Your Path
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm DreamHour Speaker Series: Quynh Nguyen
7:45 pm - 8:30 pm DreamHour Speaker Series: Brandi Jo Newman
10:00 am - 10:00 am Neighbors!Neighbors! We've met a lot of them, and do we have some stories to tell!
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Beginning GenealogyTake a journey to the past with SAPL!
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm DH Panel Series - Informed Neighbors: Journalism as a Force for Empathy and Unityjournalism as a unifying force and a trusted neighbor in our shared information landscape.
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm WE ARE NEIGHBOR: CELEBRATING COMMUNITY IMPACT & RESILENCEAn inspiring evening highlighting the power of community and collaboration
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm DreamHour Speaker Series: Raquel “Rachel” Sakai
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm DreamWeek Movie Screening: Farming While Black: Cultivating Land, Legacy, and Community"Farming While Black: Cultivating Land, Legacy, and Community"
6:30 pm Virtual EventEmpowering Our Youth: Strengthening Partnerships to Support Vulnerable ChildrenThe Junior League of San Antonio will showcase its community partnership and provide an educational session on supporting vulnerable children in the community.
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm DreamHour Speaker Series: Roberto Treviño
7:45 pm - 8:30 pm DreamHour Speaker Series: Dr. Angie White
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Neighboring Our Way to FlourishingA live storytelling event highlighting the six domains of human flourishing
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Generations Over DinnerA community dinner challenge gathering multiple generations for meaningful conversation.
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Mind Your NeighborA gamified exchange of community needs and relationship building
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm DreamHour Speaker Series: Teresa Garza
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm DreamHour Speaker Series: Amira Abdelkader
7:30 pm MLK - Trinity University Lecture SeriesUniversity to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with a march and lecture
7:45 pm - 8:30 pm DreamHour Speaker Series: Carl Booker
11:00 am - 1:00 pm DreamWeek Inspiring Discussions with Women Driven by Excellence – Athene NetworkJoin us for an empowering session that aims to spark transformative leadership and impactful connections.
11:00 am - 1:30 pm Safe Roads, Stronger Community: A DreamWeek Dialogue with NeighborsTogether for Safer Roads, One Ride at a Time.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Meet your Friendly Neighborhood Trans FolkToo much misinformation is being spread about Trans and Gender expansive folks, this is the time to get to know us!
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm THE FORGE SA -Be a Fountain, Not a Drain: AND movie viewingTHE FORGE SA -Be a Fountain, Not a Drain: Building a Culture of Giving and Responsibility Summary: Inspired by The Forge, this event will teach participants the importance of contributing positively to their relationships and communities. Through education and real-life examples, young men will learn how to be "fountains" that enrich their surroundings instead of draining energy and resources.
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Empowering Diversity amongst Perspectives for global and local transformationCatalysts for Change using the power of our Voices: Empowering Diversity amongst Perspectives for global and local transformation
10:00 am - 1:30 pm Historic African American Cemetery Resources DreamWeekFrom 2015 to the present, extensive efforts have been made to document and protect three rare, and endangered, century old African American cemeteries located within the boundaries of City Council District 10, represented by Councilman Marc Whyte: Griffin Family Cemetery Hockley-Clay Family Cemetery Winters-Jackson-Anthony Cemetery
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Housing in San AntonioCOMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR + HOUSING AFFORDABILITY CONVERSATIONS
10:30 am - 12:30 pm YWCA San Antonio Presents: Uniting Voices: A Speaker Series on Allyship and EquityJoin us for "How Can We Show Up For You?" in our Dream Week Speaker Series, where we dive into allyship and build a more inclusive community together!
11:00 am - 1:30 pm Indigenous Harm Reduction: The Practical SideJoin us for an interactive session on harm reduction, where you'll learn life-saving skills, hear powerful testimonies, and deepen your understanding of this vital approach.
11:00 am - 2:00 pm Communities In Schools of San Antonio Block Party!All-In for Neighbors: Join the fun and connect with resources from around the city!
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 3rd Annual Chamoy ChallengeLet's see who can bring it this year and take home the ultimate Chamoy Challenge!
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm FROM APARTHEID TO HEALING: A CONVERSATION WITH CHRISTO BRAND, NELSON MANDELA'S PRISON GUARDA compelling conversation about apartheid and the journey toward healing and reconciliation.
5:30 pm - 11:00 pm The Flora and Fauna Kiki BallBallroom Event Commerating the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
6:00 pm - 12:00 am FeaturedDreamWeek San Antonio 2025 DreamBallShowcasing San Antonio's talent jewels!
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (26) Razing Liberty Square Film Screen: The Reality of Gentrification and the Attack on Public HousingFilm Screen and Discussion of Razing Liberty Square
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm National Day of Collective Healing: the Rhythm of Our Common Humanity with Leslie Odom, Jr.Join the Alamo Colleges District for the 4th annual National Day of Collective Healing!
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