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30th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Service

Remember those lost to AIDS and help raise consciousness about HIV. This year's anniversary event will include a 30-year presentation on the history of the epidemic. Reps from area HIV/AIDS service organization will be on hand for additional assistance immediately following the service. 7:30-8:30pm. Free.

Republic Square Park, 422 Guadalupe, 512/974-6700

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ATX BBQ Quest Film Wrap Party

Celebrate the wrap of this short film in the garden at the culinary school campus with chef instructor and barbecue pitmaster Paul Petersen and filmmaker Hayden Walker. There will be local barbecue, wine, beer, and cocktails made from local spirits. Proceeds benefit the Escoffier school's Farm to Table student scholarship fund. 6-9pm. $60.

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, 6020-B Dillard

www.bbqwrap.eventbrite.com

Backyard Chicken Seminar

Carol Ann Sayle of Boggy Creek Farm and Cameron Moberg of Coyote Creek Mill present the 8th annual free seminar on raising backyard chickens. 9-10am.

Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd., 512/288-6113

www.naturalgardeneraustin.com

Bollywood Meets Borscht Belt

In any other city the combo of Indian food, Jewish desserts and multi-cultural dance and music performances might seem strange. Not here. Proceeds go to educating local homeless children. 5-8pm. $18 ($6, kids).

Dell Jewish Community Center, 7300 Hart, 512/735-8000

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Chef & Friends Charity Dinner Series

Chefs Ben "Chilly" Huselton, John Bullington, and Shane Stark join Rob Snow in creating a multicourse dinner to benefit Heart of Texas Red Cross - West. Enjoy a cocktail hour with the chefs and brewers from Infamous Brewing before dinner. Tickets cover dinner, wine & cocktail pairings, and the cocktail hour. Reserve by phone. 6pm. $65.

Fore, 900 RR 620 S., Ste. B108, 512/263-3673

www.lakewayfore.com

Downtown Living Tour

Check out historical buildings and scenic views from the newest hi-rises and see how the Downtown crowd lives. An air-conditioned shuttle will be available to help you get around. Go online to buy tickets. 10:30am-5pm. $25.

Registration at the Whitley, 301 Brazos

www.atxdlt.com

Esperanza de la Herencia

Give the kids a taste of Puerto Rican heritage through dance and song. 2-4pm. Free.

Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River, 512/251-8122

www.prfdance.org

Official V8 Supercars Afterparty

It's not quite Formula 1, but the music, dancers, and all-around partying comes close. 8pm-2am. $30.

The Stage, 508 E. Sixth

www.theredclubaustin.com

Renegade Craft Fair

This annual conflagration of DIY goodness brings hundreds of today’s brightest indie makers from across the Lone Star State and beyond – with hands-on workshops, live music, food, booze, and more. Sat.-Sun., May 18-19, 11am-7pm. Free.

Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.

www.renegadecraft.com

Supper Friends Dinner by Chef Jay Huang

Chef Jay Huang presents a multicourse Thai dinner. Check out the menu and BYOB or wine. Reserve online or by phone. 7pm. $70.

Swoop House at 2Dine4 Catering, 3012 Gonzales, 512/467-6600

www.2dine4.com

Viva Streets

That's an awful big stretch of road they're closing down, so make sure you use it. Ride your bike, start a conga line, play Twister, it's up to you. Time to reclaim the roads in the name of cyclists and pedestrians. For the day anyway. noon-5pm. Free.

Sixth Street between Brazos and Robert Martinez Jr. Street

www.vivastreetsaustin.org

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Barton Springs Audio Tour

Take a self-guided tour of Austin's favorite swimming hole. All you have to do is download the audio files and map from the Save Our Springs Alliance website, and off you go.

Barton Springs Pool, 2101 Barton Springs Rd., 512/867-3080

www.sosalliance.org

Budget in a Box

How should Austin spend its money? Let city leaders know. Participants will be asked to decide to increase, decrease, or maintain current funding levels for common city services. Accumulated feedback will be taken into consideration as the city develops its proposed 2014 budget this summer.

512/974-2324

www.austintexas.gov/biab

Central Market Cooking School

Whether you need to brush up your knife skills or throw together a romantic Thai dinner for two, these guys have you covered year round with an eclectic array of classes spanning all skill levels.

Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, 512/206-1000

www.centralmarket.com/Cooking-School.aspx

Helping Hands Center

needs strong, dependable males to help load/unload groceries twice monthly.

Helping Hands Center, 1151 San Bernard St., 472-2298

HOPE Farmers Market

This weekly gathering is part farmers' market, part community meeting, and part arts exchange. Browse the local produce options while learning about local organizations, signing up for wellness opportunities, or participating in a free yoga class. Sundays, 11am-3pm.

Plaza Saltillo, 401 Comal, 512/727-8363

www.hopefarmersmarket.org

Parks & Rec Lifeguard Recruitment

The city is looking for a few good lifeguards, pool managers, and swim instructors. Call to find out more.

400 Deep Eddy Ave, 512/974-9332

www.austintexas.gov/parks