San Antonio isn't slowing down when it comes to celebrating its culture. The global arts and culture series PechaKucha San Antonio is hosting its first event for 2024.

Volume 44 is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the Carver Community Cultural Center’s Jo Long Theatre. Speakers from the local community will share their passions in a 20 image by 20 second format, for a total presentation time of six minutes and 40 seconds.

In partnership with The Power of Preservation Foundation,the night will begin with a welcome reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by presentations starting at 7:30 p.m. The welcome reception will include:

Live music by local artists Los Dos Coyotes.
Complimentary bites by San Antonio chefs and restaurants including Bakery Lorraine, Liberty Bar, Naco Mexican, and Tandem.
Cocktails curated by Amor Eterno are available for purchase.

Volume 44 will be emceed by PechaKucha alumni Jessica Conrad and feature a talented group of local speakers. Here's the full lineup:

Brittney Ackerson, Unhoused Advocate
Nicola Blaque, Chef + Restaurateur
Maura Bobbitt, Death Rights Advocate
Cotton Estes, Architect
Jimmy LeFlore, Artist
Mike Sutter, Restaurant Critic
Jorge Villarreal, Artist + Residency Founder

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online.