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Seize this opportunity to present your passion to an audience or witness art for the first time at Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival. Conceived to stimulate artistic and economic development, Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival brings artists from multiple mediums to showcase their work throughout San Antonio. The arts festival covers three days of free and ticketed events for patrons to see new and innovative art in person.

Get ready to open the door to various dimensions of ancient culture through UTSA’s Institute of Texan Cultures and watch it come to life through simulations and shows that provide insight into the past, present, and future. Immerse yourself in an interactive Texas history by exploring the ethnic and cultural history of the state through educational exhibits, programs, and special events created to entertain, inspire, and educate.

San Fernando Cathedral is the oldest standing church in Texas, where the atmosphere is lively and welcoming. Gaze at the breathtaking architecture, its twin steeples, and the historical icons and objects inside where you can say a prayer for loved ones. You can also join in on Mass which is spoken in Spanish and English and held throughout the week.