Witte Watercolors: Cowboys on Canvas
2025-01-16 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Ready for an evening of creativity, conversation and a touch of adventure? Explore history through art at the Witte Museum’s Cowboys on Canvas!
Did you know that one in four cowboys who went up the trails was Black? Discover their enduring legacy through firsthand accounts and artifacts, then create your own watercolor study inspired by firsthand accounts in the Witte exhibition, Black Cowboys: An American Story.
Join the Witte team and San Antonio-based artist Chantia “Tia” Bailey, whose work focuses on social realism, capturing the beauty, strength and complexity of Black communities. Tia’s artistry invites connection through storytelling, and her expertise will guide you as you create paintings depicting the people and historical artifacts from the Witte’s exhibition.
What’s included:

A hands-on experience with educational artifacts from the American West
All the supplies you need to create your masterpiece and the artistic guidance of Tia Bailey
An assortment of snacks and wine to fuel your creativity
A private, guided tour of Black Cowboys: An American Story with exhibition co-curator Ron Davis, Witte Curator of American History

Cost:
$35 per person (non-members)
$30 per person (members)
21+ only — perfect for a fun night out with friends or a unique date idea. Get your tickets today and capture the untold stories of cowboy life.

Witte Watercolors: Designing Defenses
2025-03-20 18:00 - 20:30
Ready for an evening of creativity, conversation and a touch of adventure? Explore science through art at the Witte Museum’s Designing Defenses!
Do you know all the spectacular ways that nature fights back? Explore some of the world’s most awe-inspiring animals and the defensive adaptations they use to survive and thrive in their natural habitats. Create your own watercolor study of Texas-native wildlife inspired by the Witte’s latest exhibition, Staying Alive: Animal Defenses.
Join the Witte team and San Antonio-based artist Alicia McAllen, whose work focuses on the beauty of Texas native flora and fauna, and whose designs are featured in her western wear clothing brand Estancia Clothing. Guided by Alicia, you will find the beauty in fangs, scales, feathers and more!
What’s included:

Meet & greet with the Witte’s live animal collection!
All the supplies to create a watercolor study
An assortment of snacks and wine to fuel your creativity
Private, guided tours of Staying Alive with Witte educators

Cost:
$35 per person (non-members)
$30 per person (members)
21+ only — perfect for a fun night out with friends or a unique date idea. Get your tickets today!

Cocktails & Culture: Garden of Love
2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00
Join the Witte Museum as we kick-off another season of Cocktails & Culture with our annual Pride edition.
This after-hours event, open to guests aged 21 and over, features an evening of libations and entertainment.
Enjoy performances by Rey Lopez Entertainment in the beautiful Mays Family Center or relax beneath the canopy of our historic bald cypress trees in the Zachry Family Acequia Garden, alongside the serene San Antonio River.
Sip and savor complimentary beer and cocktails from community partners who will provide a delightful array of flavors to explore.
Let the spirit of love and celebration fill the air as you enjoy a dazzling performance that’s sure to wow the crowd. Then, dance the night away with the vibrant beats of Vegas DJ.
Join us for an enchanting event in the Mays Family Center and the Zachry Family Acequia Garden, as we let love soar at Cocktails & Culture: Garden of Love!
Cost: $35 per person (non-member) / $30 per person (member)
Beverage partners: Rebecca Creek, Reddy Wines, Fermenteria, Western Son Vodka, Milestone Brands-Empress Gin, Meanwhile Brewery ATX, and Iron Wolf
Food for purchase: Cakes by Felicia and Mi Taquito
Performance: Rey Lopez Entertainment and Vegas DJ
Important details:

This adventure is for guests 21 and older
All ticket purchases are non-refundable
Event will occur rain or shine

Thank you to our event partners!

Cocktails & Culture: Whiskey in the Wilderness
2025-07-24 19:00 - 21:00
Return to the wild with our annual Cocktails and Culture: Whiskey in the Wilderness! Whiskey in the Wilderness!
Cheers to adventure! Enjoy an evening of libations, exploration and entertainment.
Tantalize your taste buds with the finest whiskeys, brews and handcrafted cocktails in the Dawson Family Hall and John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Science and Nature Courtyard.
Step into the natural world and explore our summer exhibition Staying Alive: Animal Defenses with a special demonstration and animal encounter by expert educators. Learn about the fascinating ways nature fights back while getting an up-close look at amazing animals.
Don’t miss your chance to indulge in an evening of whiskey, wildlife and wonder at the Witte Museum’s Whiskey in the Wilderness. Get your tickets now and prepare to distill and discover at Cocktails & Culture. Cheers to adventure.
Cost: $35 per person (non-member) / $30 per person (member)
Beverage partners: TBD
Food for purchase: Cakes by Felicia and Mi Taquito
Important details:

This adventure is for guests 21 and older
All ticket purchases are non-refundable
Event will occur rain or shine

Thank you to our event partners!

Witte Watercolors: Plein Air Pollinators
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:30
Have you ever wondered how many pollinators call San Antonio home?
Explore Texas native plants and animals and discover the importance of pollinator conservation. Get a closer look at butterflies, bees and more! Follow along with a local artist to create your own watercolor study of Texas-native wildlife, inspired by the Witte’s own pollinator garden.
What’s included:

A guided tour through the Witte’s Riverside Gardens to draw pollinator plants and animals en plein air
All the supplies to create a watercolor study
An assortment of snacks and drinks

Cost:
$35 per person (non-members)
$30 per person (members)
21+ only — perfect for a fun night out with friends or a unique date idea. Get your tickets today!

The 55th Annual Witte Game Dinner
2025-10-20 18:00 - 22:30
Delicious Food | Great Company | Exclusive Auction Items
Join us as we return to the Witte campus for the 55th Annual Witte Game Dinner; an evening celebrating the fierce flora and fauna, all that makes Texas wild. Enjoy one-of-a-kind live auction packages, culinary delights and camaraderie all in support of the Witte Museum.
ABOUT GAME DINNER
Game Dinner is a time to come together under the stars to share your love of the Witte and to support the Museum as the premier center for nature, science and culture relating to Texas.
Thanks to the loyal and generous support of corporate and individual sponsors, the Witte Game Dinner continues to be one of San Antonio’s most successful fundraisers – and we are confident that this year will be no different.
Enjoy one-of-a-kind live auction packages and a delicious array of wild game cuisine in various food stations around the party!
2025 GAME DINNER CHAIRS
Amanda and Francois Gentis and Joni and Gary Raba
ENTERTAINMENT
Clay Hollis

TABLES & TICKETS
To purchase sponsorship, tables and individual tickets contact Kim Biffle, Game Dinner Coordinator, at 210.357.1860 or KimBiffle@WitteMuseum.org.

SPONSORSHIPS & TABLES
Click here to see details on sponsorship opportunities.

Witte Watercolors: Artistic Ammonites
2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:30
Have you ever wondered what swam in the deep ocean millions of years ago?
The Witte Museum would like to invite you to “Artistic Ammonites.” Explore Texas Deep Time and discover all the history buried underneath our feet. Delve into a world of fossils and uncover the secrets of land, sky, and water from the last era of dinosaurs! Create your own watercolor study of ancient ammonites, inspired by the Witte’s fossil collection and Unseen Oceans.
Purchase of a ticket includes:

A guided tour through Unseen Oceans with Museum Educators
All the supplies to create a watercolor study
An assortment of snacks and drinks

Cost:
$35 per person (non-members)
$30 per person (members)
21+ only — perfect for a fun night out with friends or a unique date idea. Get your tickets today!

Cocktails & Culture: Gallery Geeks
2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:30
Playful. Smart. Social.
Gallery Geeks turns a night at the Witte into a lively, brain-powered adventure for adults who love clever, fun, friendly competition and a great cocktail. Start the evening with a full hour to explore the museum and feel like a kid again — this is your chance to cram for the exam before trivia begins at 7.
Sip and sample from drink vendors, grab a bite from the onsite food truck and gather your team for high-energy Witte trivia that covers nature, science, history and culture. Settle in with your group, put your knowledge to the test and compete for bragging rights and prizes in a spirited night at the Witte.
Whether you’re coming on your own, with a partner or with a whole crew, it’s the perfect night out with a smart twist.
Cost: $35 per person (non-member) / $28 per person (member)
This event is for guests 21 and older
