The SABIFF 2026 Pre-Fest Happy Hour

Celebrate SABIFF's 8th year with soul food, live DJ, spoken word, happy hour, and Black culture inspired by #HistoryUpRising.
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Celebrate SABIFF's 8th year with soul food, live DJ, spoken word, happy hour, and Black culture inspired by #HistoryUpRising.

Kick off the 8th Annual San Antonio Black International Film Festival (SABIFF 2026) with an evening of networking, creativity, and celebration at the Pre-Fest Happy Hour. Connect with filmmakers, artists, and culture lovers while enjoying specialty cocktails, soul food, live DJ music, an open mic poetry slam featuring Andrea "Vocab" Sanderson, giveaways, and a live painting experience. For a $10 donation (advance or at the door), join us as we celebrate Black stories, vibrant culture, and the excitement leading into an unforgettable festival weekend.