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Austin High Band Benefit

Jimi Lee plays while you peruse the silent auction items. 7-10:30pm. $15.

One-2-One Bar, 1509 S. Lamar, 512/473-0121

www.one2onebar.com

Capital City Rockers Vs Mods

Whether you ride a scooter or a motorcycle, this three-day event has rides, parties, and more that will hopefully end this hipster war that has been raging since the Seventies. The money goes to Austin Pets Alive!. Fri.-Sun., March 1-3. $35.

www.rockersvsmods.com/austin-rvm

Explore UT Open House

You know that big school in the middle of our city? Maybe you should get to know it better. The entire campus will be rife with activities, music, tours, and more for kids and adults. No registration is needed for most events. Go online for a list. 11am-5pm. Free.

UT Campus, 471-7753

www.utexas.edu/events/exploreut

Free Tax Preparation

Go online for a list of locations, hours of operation, a list of forms to bring, and other helpful tips to prepare your tax returns with the help of a professional. Participants must make less than $50,000 a year. Through Mon., April 15. Free.

610-7374

www.foundcom.org/get-financially-stable/get-your-taxes-done/

FreshFest

Bring a blanket and enjoy a day outdoors with face-painting, a bouncy house, cooking and gardening demos, and other fun for all the family members. 10am-3pm. Free, encouraged to sponsor youth meal for $10.

12th Street Soular Food Garden, 1112 E. 12th

freshfest2013.eventbrite.com

Inside Books Project Work Party

Help supply books to inmates all this weekend, which also happens to be the anniversary of the Inside Books Project. Fri.-Sat., April 12-13.

Space12, 3121 E. 12th, 512/524-7128

www.insidebooksproject.org

It's My Park Day

Get in on this day of park appreciation by joining or leading a park cleanup project. Go online for a list of current cleanup sites or register to start your own with a group of friends or neighbors.

www.austinparks.org/its-my-park-day.html

St. Francis Spring Gala

Tricia Mitchell and Suzanna Choffel lend their voices to this fundraiser for the local school. 6-10pm. $65 and up.

The Belmont, 305 W. Sixth, 225-1834

www.stfrancis-school.org

Staple! Independent Media Expo

Check out our Visual Arts listings for more on this. Sat.-SUn., March 2-3. $10.

The Marchesa Hall & Theatre, 6406 N I-35, 512/454-2000

www.staple-austin.org

Sunshine Community Gardens Plant Sale

Vegetables, herbs, and more edible garden options will be available to you. Music and crafts keep you in the buying mood. 9am-2pm. Free.

Sunshine Gardens, 4814 Sunshine Dr., 512/458-2009

www.sunshinecommunitygarden.org

Sylvia Herrera

is a founding member of People Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resources and will discuss issues ranging from the tank farms in East Austin to immigration struggles in Arizona. 4pm.

Southwest Key Community Center

Texas Independence Day

Catch the parade up Congress Avenue at 9:30am as we celebrate our state pride. Later that day an Alamo remembrance ceremony keeps the state flag flying high at the Capitol at 2pm. Go online for a complete list of events. 9:30am.

Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress, 512/305-8400

www.celebratetexas.org

Viva Las Vegas

AIDS Services of Austin hosts the 20th annual faux gambling fundraiser with a vintage Vegas theme in a swanky mid-century modern facility. Enjoy games of chance, live and DJ music, cocktails, a silent auction, and food from local restaurants. 8-11pm. $90 ($50-75, advance).

Shoal Crossing Event Center, 8611 MoPac N., 512/261-0142

www.asaustin.org/viva

ONGOING

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

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

Community Tax Services

Foundation Communities is providing free tax-preparation services to income-qualifying individuals and households this spring, and it's also offering low-fee refund-anticipation loans. See www.communitytaxcenters.org for hours and details on income qualifications. Free.

2600 W. Stassney

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

Human Potential Center

Join the various gatherings throughout the month. Events range from explorations of meditation practices to discussions of film to dream interpretation. Go online for a complete schedule of meetings.

Human Potential Center, 2007 Bert, 441-8988

www.humanpotentialcenter.org

Travis County Sheriff Volunteers

Victim Services Unit is seeking volunteers who are over 21 and have a reliable car and cell phone to work four four-hour shifts per month for a year. The next training session begins March 18. See website for complete details.

www.tcsheriff.org