Nina Simone: Four Women by Christina Ham

The Public Theater of San Antonio 800 W. Ashby, San Antonio

It’s September 16, 1963. The day after the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. This play with music uses the framework of one of the Civil Rights Era’s leading songstresses’ most blistering songs to give voice to a group of women suffering self-hatred due to the different hues of their skin. A journey that leads these four women through healing and transformation.

Nina Simone: Four Women by Christina Ham

The Public Theater of San Antonio 800 W. Ashby, San Antonio

It’s September 16, 1963. The day after the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. This play with music uses the framework of one of the Civil Rights Era’s leading songstresses’ most blistering songs to give voice to a group of women suffering self-hatred due to the different hues of their skin. A journey that leads these four women through healing and transformation.

Blues Festival – Carver Matinee Series

Carver Community Cultural Center 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio

SAAACAM in partnership with The Carver Community Cultural Center is pleased to present the Musician with a Message, SaulPaul to the stage of the Jo Long Auditorium at the Carver. SaulPaul infuses, folk, hip-hop and fun to deliver a message of hope, power and joy to young audiences of all ages.  This event is free and open to the public.  Registration is required through Eventbrite.

Fiesta Family Blues Festival – An Official Fiesta Event

San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum 3737 Broadway, Suite 300, San Antonio

The Espee Pavillon comes alive with this magical lineup! Tickets available through Ticketmaster, at the Majestic Theatre Box Office and SAAACAM @ LaVillita! General Admission: $50 VIP Tables of 6 $750 VIP Tickets (sold in pairs) $300 Tickets available here!

Freedom: A Gospel Celebration of Juneteenth

Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 100 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio

Bexar County and the Tobin Center culminate Juneteenth 2023 with a celebration of gospel music. The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum (SAAACAM) is proud to facilitate this event celebrating the emancipation of the enslaved here in Texas. SAAACAM is collaborating with the Gospel Haus and Museum to present the stories steeped in freedom and joy from San Antonio and Houston gospel music legends.  The show opens with the San Antonio Gospel Heritage Choir. Their song selection is curated by J. C. Edwards, Gary Givens, Earl Jackson, Michael Potts and Dominique Jones. The Gospel Heritage Choir will perform...

Holidays on Houston Street

Kress-Grant Building 305-315 E. Houston Street, San Antonio

Downtown comes alive as we celebrate the holidays in front of our new home at 305 E. Houston Street, San Antonio 78205. SAAACAM celebrates the holiday in GRAND fashion with our special guest, the Haus of Glitter.  Christmas carols, a dance party, performances by the San Antonio Ballet School, Divas of Eastwood, Art Noire, and more.  Kente Santa provides space for our loved ones to share their Christmas wishes.  Holiday activities for everyone young at heart and more.  We are excited to share the holidays with you at our space on Houston Street!

Holidays on Houston Street

Kress-Grant Building 305-315 E. Houston Street, San Antonio

Downtown comes alive as we celebrate the holidays in front of our new home at 305 E. Houston Street, San Antonio 78205. SAAACAM celebrates the holiday in GRAND fashion with our special guest, the Haus of Glitter.  Christmas carols, a dance party, performances by the San Antonio Ballet School, Divas of Eastwood, Art Noire, and more.  Kente Santa provides space for our loved ones to share their Christmas wishes.  Holiday activities for everyone young at heart and more.  We are excited to share the holidays with you at our space on Houston Street!

Kwanzaa Celebration Kujichagulia: SONGS OF DETERMINATION

The Witte Museum 3801 Broadway, San Antonio

Join SAAACAM (San Antonio African American Community Archive & Museum) at the Witte Museum for a Kwanzaa Celebration on Wed. Dec. 27th 4-6pm with special guests, The Haus of Glitter Dance Company! To celebrate Kujichagulia - to define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves - we will inviting families to bring objects that represent your family's past, present, or future to share a story about you + your family. The Haus of Glitter will also be holding space for a song workshop to share musical heritage from the African Diaspora and their creative practice.  Space is...

2024 Black History Month Art Market

SAAACAM at La Villita 218 South Presa, San Antonio

Join us in commemorating this year's Black History Month Theme: "African Americans And the Arts!" The festivities will take place at Plaza Nacional, right in front of the museum, where we'll be shining a spotlight on numerous local black artists and vendors. Bring the whole family and engage in games and activities for children, with exciting raffle prizes up for grabs! Embrace this fantastic free event and honor the abundance of local black talent right here in San Antonio!