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AUEDASAN ANTONIO

Action United for Entertainers and Diverse Artists

A nonprofit supporting the artists who bring our community to life — through scholarships, support, and the joy of Piñatas in the Barrio.

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Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

4th Annual Scholarship Dance

An evening of music and dancing for the next generation of artists — Little Henry Lee live at Progreso Hall, 1306 Guadalupe Street.

Little Henry LeeProgreso Hall · 1306 Guadalupe

$30 per person · Proceeds go toward scholarships for diverse artists. All donations are tax deductible.

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Starting at 6:30 PM · December 9, 2026

¡Piñatería!

Eat, drink & play Lotería to support arts and music education on the city’s West Side.

Elaine Ayala’s fundraiser as the 2027 Fiesta Queen and Reina of Piñatas in the Barrio. Proceeds benefit AUEDA.

Jaime’s Place · West Commerce

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Every April · Plaza Guadalupe · Free

Piñatas in the Barrio

AUEDA's official Fiesta San Antonio fundraiser — a free, all-ages afternoon of live Tejano and cumbia, folklórico dancers, local food, the Barrio's Largest Piñata, and the crowning of the King and Queen of the Barrio.

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Papel picado style illustrated map of Plaza Guadalupe and the surrounding West Side blocks — Plaza Guadalupe · 1327 Guadalupe St, West Side

Deep roots · West Side

Born in the barrio. Built for the barrio.

AUEDA grew out of San Antonio's West Side — from founder Santos "Mr. U" Uriegas organizing the Loma Park parade and championing local musicians, to Piñatas in the Barrio calling Plaza Guadalupe home every April.

First — the first organization to represent the West Side on the Fiesta San Antonio Commission.
25+ years — organizing Fiesta events that bring neighbors together.
Plaza Guadalupe — the heart of the West Side, home of Piñatas in the Barrio.

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Give to AUEDA

Lift up an artist.

Your gift supports scholarships for aspiring artists and help for entertainers facing hardship. Choose whichever way is easiest for you — send it yourself with Zelle, or give online through Zeffy's secure form.

Suggested giving

$25

$75

$150

Any amount is welcome. These amounts are suggestions, not program costs.

Option 1 · Zelle · 0% fees

Send it yourself.

Every dollar goes straight to AUEDA. Send your gift with Zelle to A.U.E.D.A. (Action United for Entertainers and Diverse Artists), registered to either:

1.Open your banking app and choose Send with Zelle.
2.Send to (210) 772-6595 or Margouriegas@aol.com — the recipient will show as A.U.E.D.A.
3.Add "Donation" + your email in the memo so we can send your 501(c)(3) tax receipt.

Option 2 · Zeffy · online

Give online.

Zeffy's secure form handles your payment details — no card information is collected or stored on AUEDA's website. Give once, or make it recurring weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly.

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Opening the form does not confirm a payment. Zeffy shows your total before you pay and sends the confirmation and receipt by email.

Email AUEDA to give Call (210) 772-6595

Prefer to mail a gift? Send checks to AUEDA San Antonio, 119 Paramount Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78228.

Behind the fiesta. Beside the artistas.

AUEDA is a San Antonio 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the artistic and entertainment community — founded by Santos "Mr. U" Uriegas and guided today by a volunteer board of directors.

Our story, founder & impact