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Art in the Parks

Want to wrap Pease Park in yellow plastic? Maybe lead a multimedia performance inspired by Judy Chicago? Art in Public Places wants to hear from you. Creative types who live or work within 35 miles of Austin are invited to submit proposals for site-specific, short-term artworks or time-based performances for Austin parkland.

www.publicartist.org

Daylily Society Show & Sale

These hardy perennials, for show or sale, and ready for your yard. 1-4pm. Free.

Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd., 512/477-8672

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Energy Star Tax Holiday

Now's the time to replace that old clunker of a refrigerator or air conditioner, since you won't be paying tax on certain energy-efficient appliances. Go to www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxpubs/tx96_1331 for a complete list of tax-free items. Sat.-Mon., May 25-27.

Fiesta Amistad Car Show

One of the largest Hispanic festivals in Central Texas. Plenty of food, music and family entertainment to go around la mesa. Sat.-Sun., May 25-26. $5.

Old Settlers Park, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., 512/591-4854

www.elamistadclub.com

Free Homebuyer Education Workshop

Every fourth Saturday, the AAUE offers a workshop covering home-purchasing, mortgage-securing, and money management. Classes fill up quickly, so call to get on the waiting list. Personalized sessions are available. 10am-4pm.

Austin Area Urban League, 8011-A Cameron #100, 478-7176

www.aaul.org

Havana Nights Gala

The Hispanic Physicians Association hosts this evening of food, drink, and music with Sen. Barrientos as the master of ceremonies. 6:30-11pm. $150 ($250, couple).

Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River

www.austinhpa.org

March Against Monsanto: Food Pride Parade

Take action against the Monsanto Protection Act and celebrate the benefits of eating local. The march ends with a rally at the Capitol with speakers and live music. Costumes encouraged if you feel like being a bad apple. 10am-noon. Free.

Brush Square Park, 409 E. 5th, 512/529-2036

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March Against the Monsanto Protection Act

Austin is one of more than 100 cities hosting marches to protest the passing of the Monsanto Protection Act. Environmental activists, local farmers, and all citizens who believe a healthy food system is a fundamental right in our society are encouraged to gather at Brush Square Park Saturday morning for a march to the Capitol grounds. The parade will be led by a brass band and will arrive at the South steps of the Capitol at 10am, where there will be speakers and music. 9:30am.

Brush Square Park, 409 E. 5th, 512/974-6700

Pond & Garden Seminars

Guest speakers and experts share their expertise for the water and land elements of your yard. Saturdays through May 25, 11am & 1pm. Free.

The Emerald Garden, 5700 Hwy. 290 W., 288-5900

Protos Digital Art & Prototyping Festival

The festival is split into daytime and evening events. While the sun shines folks from various tech fronts including animation, dance, film, and gaming present their work. In the evenings many of those same presenters don their party pants with live scores to films, A/V performances, interactive dance, and some live jams to keep things going until midnight. Thu.-Sun., May 23-26. Daytime panels, free; Evening showcases, $20 ($74, for a four-day pass).

The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr.

www.amoda.org/events/protos-festival

Protospiel South

Have you created the next great board game? Bring your dice, cards, game board, or what-have-you, and meet with other gamemakers to help test drive your creation. Be polite, and return the favor by playing their games. The festivities are pay-what-you-want and kick off on Friday with a dinner at Black Star at 6:45pm. Fri.-Sun., May 24-26.

Best Western Atrium North, 7928 Gessner

www.protospielsouth.com

Vinyl Hunt: A Record Nerd's Swap Meet

Local record stores and folks with killer vinyl collections will be on hand so you can shop, swap, or just drool. 1-7pm. Free.

The North Door, 502 Brushy, 512/485-3001

www.ndvenue.com/event/266437-vinyl-hunt-record-nerds-austin/

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Austin Farmers' Market

features fresh organic produce, meats, and cheeses straight from surrounding Texas farms, plus live music every week. Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Free.

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

www.austinfarmersmarket.org

Barton Creek Farmers Market

Expect local farm-fresh produce that belies its placement in a parking lot. Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Free.

Barton Creek Square, 2901 Capital of TX Hwy. S., 280-1976

www.bartoncreekfarmersmarket.org

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

Downtown Ghost Tours

offer nooks-and-crannies walking tours that spotlight the dead to bring Austin's history and geography to life. Fri.-Sat., 8pm.

853-9826

www.austinghosttours.com

Emancipet Free Days

This mobile spay/neuter clinic might be in your neighborhood today. Check www.emancipet.org to find out. Fri.-Sat., check-in begins 8am (first come, first served). Free.

587-SPAY

Helping Hands Center

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

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

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