• Postcard Making | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 1-4 p.m. | Artpace | $30 | Join artist Gary Sweeney to create personalized postcards using rubber stamps, magazines, and other materials.
• Boozy Back to School | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 6-10 p.m. | Brick | Free | The first 50 teachers can snag free swag bags while enjoying pop-up shopping, cocktail vendors, and live music.
• Fido Film Fest | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 7-10 p.m. | Brackenridge Park | Free | Bringing your furry friend is highly encouraged as y’all enjoy human + dog activities, a film screening, local vendors, and a photo booth.
• “Wonka” | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 7-10:30 p.m. | Mission Marquee Plaza | Free | Bring your chairs and blankets to the Outdoor Family Film Series featuring the prequel to beloved “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” starring Timothée Chalamet.
• Cactus Country | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Cibolo Center for Conservation | $15 | Make a trip to this nature center for an outdoor musical performance, food trucks, and community bonding.
• Teletextile Sound Bath | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 4-5 p.m. | Mercury Project | $31 | Leave the week behind and reset with Pamela Martinez as she walks you through a mediation.
• Silent Book Club Meeting | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 5:30 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden | $3-$22 | Meet new people and catch up on some reading in one of San Antonio’s pristine garden sanctuaries.

• If You Pinot, You Know | Monday, Aug. 19 | 6:30 p.m. | High Street Wine Co. | $65 | Take a wine journey with Advanced Sommelier, Austin Tabbone through the world of Pinot Noir.
• Tuesday Night Jazz | Tuesday, Aug. 20 | 8-10 p.m. | Blue Star Brewing Company | Free | Show up early to claim your spot for live music and enjoy a full food menu, craft beer + beer cocktails, and fruit spritzers.

• Are you headed to the movies to see “Alien: Romulus” this weekend? Visit the Santikos Palladium theater in The Rim to see a 10-ft tall Xenomorph statue. The statue is located on the left side of the cinema, near the arcade.

• Meet Heather and Kara from the San Antonio Zoo’s Mammals 1 team. In this video, they take you behind the scenes, and show you what it takes to care + clean hippos Timothy and Uma.

• Local nonprofit Spare Parts is having a flash book sale. Today, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and tomorrow, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — all books are BOGO (of equal or lesser value). Nearly all hardcover books are $2 and paperbacks are $1.

• Are you keeping up with us on Instagram? Every other Tuesday we share a “Pro Tip.” So far, we have covered free downtown parking, free museum admission, and $5 movie tickets. Share your pro tip with us for a chance to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.

• A new dessert experience, Nicosi, has recently opened in the Pearl. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.

• At SATXtoday, we love that we get to make the whole city of San Antonio our office. If you’re looking for your next dream job, check out our guide to top employers and industries, or explore more places to work.

• It takes a village, as they say. As proud San Antonians, we’re inspired by the contributions of our most tenured community members. Please join us in celebrating the legacies of those who have recently died.

• Baylor Football sideline reporter Ricky Thompson told 365 Sports that Dave Aranda’s move to defensive coordinator was “absolutely needed.” Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Baylor Bears with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

The unspoken rule everyone knows

• “An accepted form of increasing workplace morale is bringing breakfast tacos for the office. During the holidays: tamales.” —@lisamartinbomnskie
• “Whataburger > McDonalds” — @m.l.darling

We’re kind to our neighbors

• “We are the biggest small town you will ever know.” — @anything4salinassa
• “Join my guys @riveraid_sa at their weekend cleanups to rid our beautiful creeks, rivers, and lakes of trash from our neighbors and communities!!!” — @ajnarvae

We’ve learned a thing or two from commuting

• “If you see a stopped train, turn around.” — @mista_yoshimoto
• “Don’t even drive a mile over the MPH in Leon Springs.” — @kate.wham