🎉The December 31st KickBack/Lock-In is an exciting overnight New Year’s Eve experience designed to give teens a safe, fun, and fully supervised way to celebrate the holiday. This 12-hour lock-in will feature music, dancing, gaming, creative content stations, films, food, and positive community engagement—all in a secure environment.
This event aligns with our mission to provide youth with safe spaces, creative outlets, and access to enriching activities that nurture talent, build confidence, and strengthen community.
FwdProgress Arts & Entertainment Center.
📍 The Quiver (“The Office”) – 122 Heiman St, Ste 200
📅 Dec 31, 8:00 PM – Jan 1, 8:00 AM
💲 Ticket: $25 (includes pizza, drink, snacks)
Includes:
🍕 Pizza dinner 🥤 Drink 🍿 Snacks all night 🎮 Video game lounge 🎶 Music & dancing 🎥 TikTok stations 🎤 Podcast recording 🎬 Movie room 📸 Photo booth 🔥 Midnight countdown
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Join us for a special Certificate Ceremony, Showcase, and Open House as we celebrate the incredible work of our Spring 2025 cohort!
FREE Event
📅 Saturday, April 12, 2025
⏰ 2:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 122 Heiman St. Ste 200
St. Paul Square Courtyard
The Eastside Youth Content Creators Program (EYCCP) is hosting a Certificate Ceremony, Showcase, and Open House to celebrate the achievements of our Spring 2025 students!
This family-friendly event will feature live music performances, a special address from Councilman Jalen McKee Rodriguez, and a proud moment as students walk the stage to receive their certificates and creative kits.
Guests will enjoy food, interactive career vendors, on street level. While also exploring the EYCCP space upstairs. Attendees can watch exclusive content created by our students, highlighting their hard work and creativity.
This event is more than a celebration—it’s an opportunity to highlight EYCCP’s mission, engage with the community, and inspire future young creators. Join us in recognizing the next generation of storytellers and digital artists!
Let’s make this an unforgettable experience together!

Join us on Tuesday, December 17th, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm at the Carver Community Cultural Center - Jo Long Theatre for an inspiring evening at our EYCCP Showcase. Witness the creativity and talent of our students through five captivating short films and three innovative ads, all crafted with passion and dedication.

Follow along and immortalize the night with the EYCCP Winter Showcase's run of show!

Join us on Thursday, September 5th, 6:30-8:30PM at the Carver Community Center for an inspiring evening at our EYCCP Showcase. Witness the creativity and talent of our students through five captivating short films and three innovative ads, all crafted with passion and dedication.

From Friday, July 7th to Sunday, July 23rd, 2023 immerse yourself in the vibrant world of contemporary art curated exclusively for this momentous occasion. Our talented lineup features four local San Antonio women artists who have woven their unique narratives into mesmerizing visual expressions.

"The Rays," Television Comedy This family puts the fun in dysfunctional!
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Experience a joyful and impactful evening of youth storytellExperience a joyful and impactful evening of youth storytelling at the EYCCP DreamWeek Winter Showcase, presented by FwdProgress.
This season, our Fall Intensive created an original four-chapter sitcom, gaining hands-on experience in writing, acting, and editing throughout the 6-week program. Join us as we premiere their work and celebrate their growth, creativity, and commitment.
This showcase demonstrates the power of providing young people with a safe space to discover their voice and build confidence through the arts.