Looking for something to do this week? From a festival centered around positive energy to a concert by the BYU Wind Symphony, here are a few top options to help you get social around town.
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'Embracing Dyslexia' Movie Screening
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Families, Educators and Professionals are invited to attend a free documentary screening of "Embracing Dyslexia" by filmaker Luis Macias on Tuesday at the St. George Episcopal Church. Following the film, there will be a question & answer session with dyslexia specialists. The movie explores dyslexia from an insider's perspective, weaving together interviews with parents, adult dyslexics, researchers, educators and experts to provide an accurate portrayal of a learning difference that affects between 15-20% of the population.
When: Tuesday, May 7, 6-8 p.m.
Where: St George Episcopal Church, 6900 West Ave.
Admission: Free
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Beyond 2020 Luncheon
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Hear what the goals are for what San Antonio will look like in 15 years, and what it will require to meet those goals on Wednesday with the Beyond 2020 Luncheon and Panel Discussion at The Garage at Pearl. To better understand San Antonio’s potential future and how we as a community might need to shift approaches, the Institute for Alternative Futures (IAF) collaborated with SA2020, the Kresge Foundation, a team of 16 national advisors, 37 expert reviewers, and more than 30 local community leaders to create San Antonio Human Progress and Human Services Scenarios for the year 2035. The luncheon will explore the challenges and opportunities that the city will face in the coming years.
When: Wednesday, May 8, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: The Garage at Pearl, 250 E. Grayson
Admission: $20 (single seat: Connector); $40 (Single Seat: Sustainer). Multiple ticket options available.
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Fitness in the Park's 3K/5K Walk at OP Schnabel Park
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Join San Antonio Go365 for its monthly Fitness in the Park on Saturday at OP Schnabel Park. Participants have the choice of walking a 3K or 5K trail. The Fitness in the Park is held the second Saturday of every month through the end of the year.
When: Saturday, May 11, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: OP Schnabel Park, 9606 Bandera Road
Admission: Free
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Yes Fest at Alamo Beer Company
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The Alamo Beer Company is hosting Yes Fest on Saturday to celebrate positive energy. The goal of the festival is to bring together local nonprofits, artists, musicians and performance groups from San Antonio to showcase the city's creativity and unique cultures in a positive, educational and collaborative way.
When: Saturday, May 11, 2-11 p.m.
Where: Alamo Beer Co., 202 Lamar
Admission: Free
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BYU Wind Symphony Hosts Free Concert
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The BYU Wind Symphony is performing a free concert on Saturday at the St. Philip's College Watson Fine Arts Center. In addition to marches and arrangements of classical pieces, the group presents contemporary works by composers from throughout the world.
When: Saturday, May 11, 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: St. Philip's College - Watson Fine Arts Center, 1801 Martin Luther King Drive
Admission: Free
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