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Cochineala: A Creative Confluence Festival of Nature and Art will take place from 6-10 p.m. at Confluence Park, 310 W. Mitchell St. on the South Side.”Inspired by the cochineal, a scale insect that lives on prickly pear cactus and is the ancient source for vibrant red pigment, Cochineala utilizes art as a medium for exploring scientific endeavors through the creative lens of local artists and musicians,” a news release states.
The festival will include music, dancing, storytelling, poetry, screen printing and interactive activities, such as glow-in-the-dark face and body painting.At 9 p.m., multimedia group Urban-15 will host a one-hour, immersive performance called “Lights in Play” with dancers, drummers and a video projection.
Parking is limited at Confluence Park, but drivers can park at the Bread of Life Christian Center, 317 W. Mitchell St. and at Concepcion Park, 500 Theo Pkwy., which is a short distance away.Rebecca Salinas has worked in digital news for more than 10 years and joined KSAT in 2019. She reports on a variety of topics for KSAT 12 News.WATCH: KSAT's RJ Marquez discusses traffic closures and route for 28th Annual Cesar E.