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Affordable Art Fair Austin
Affordable Art Fair Austin will launch in May 2024, showcasing original contemporary artworks ranging between $100 to $10,000. Welcoming a whole host of local, national and international exhibitors, their spectacular first edition is set to be unmissable!May 16-19Palmer Events Center -
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Kadampa Meditation Center Austin
This evening talk offers a special visit with renowned Buddhist teacher and NKT-IKBU Deputy Spiritual Director Gen-la Kelsang Jampa. Gen-la will share Buddhist advice on developing our love as a way to protect our self from suffering and learn to become truly happy. Our life then becomes immensely meaningful in benefiting others with our mind of unconditional love.Fri. May 3, 7pm-8:30pmVuka North
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Beto O'Rourke benefit w/ Black Eyed Vermillion and more
Unlike the sniveling corporate opponent, Texas’ U.S. Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke doesn’t take money from lobbyists or PACs. Austin bands ante up for El Paso’s Cruz crusher, bassist in Nineties post-hardcore unit Foss, with a Memorial Day fundraiser. Carnival barking pub rockers Shoulders, roots-punk meatgrinders Black-Eyed Vermillion, and dance sirens the Fontanelles highlight the blowout also featuring Uncle Pie Hole, Sabbath Crow, All Monsters Attack, Dirty Charley, and Austin Warren.Mon., May 28, 2pm -
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Mural Unveiling & Barbecue
Creative Action's Color Squad has partnered with GirlForward, a local organization dedicated to supporting refugee girls, to create a community-oriented mural for East Austin. Take a tour, grab some barbecue from Micklethwait, and cool off at the splash pad at this family-friendly unveiling.Mon., May 28, 5-7pm. Free. -
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Return of an Adventurer, Bon Voyage Sim & Kokoa
Films of Moustapha Alassane: Pioneer filmmaker Moustapha Alassane made some of Niger's first short and feature films. His artistic approach combined painting, animation, ethnography, and the avant-garde, heavily influencing his West African contemporaries.Mon., May 28, 7:30pm -
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The Hell Yes Project Olympics
Eight local nonprofits compete in a field-day competition for a $1,000 prize. Events include a water balloon toss, speed cornhole, and "poop the potato." Additionally, ABGB will donate 5% of sales to charity.Mon., May 28, 3-8pm
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Art on 5th: Alone Together
Cynda Valle creates luminous portraits using an antiquated technique of oil glazing and tempera paints, building up the surface of the canvas with more than 30 translucent layers, working at it as if she were possessed by the ghost of Hannes Bok. And the results are often astonishingly beautiful.Through June 24 -
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Barks for Beers
This beery extravagance benefits Divine Canines. Buy a glass at Blue Owl Brewery and use it for free pints at 25 breweries all over town, for the entire month of May. We mean, like, Black Star Co-op, Celis, NXNW, Southern Heights, Real Ale, St. Elmo, Thirsty Planet, and a whole pantheon of others.Through May 31. $30.See website for locations of participating breweries -
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Bikin' Betties Social Ride
Social Cycling Austin presents Bikin' Betties, a weekly, beginner-friendly, all-ladies bike ride that ends with drink specials and fun activities (karaoke, minigolf, outdoor movies, etc.) Along the way, bond with other two-wheelin' ladies. Join the Facebook group for ride details.Mondays, 8pm -
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Brown State of Mind University
BSMU offers a four-course roster of classes centered around cultural contributions of minority groups in America, from Nas' Illmatic to Xicanx culture in Austin. The instructors include nonprofit workers, graphic designers, actors, and UT graduate staff and faculty members. (Courses are not redeemable for academic credit.)Classes begin May 22-June 5. Free.South of Everywhere, 2324 S. Lamar; Museum of Human Achievement, 3600 Lyons -
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Class Transitions
In Class Transitions, transgender and non binary individuals use strength training to shape their bodies as they become their most authentic selves.Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm. $15. -
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Comanche Motion: The Art of Eric Tippeconnic
This exhibition is enhanced with artifacts providing historical context for the paintings, rich with the unbroken connection the Comanche people have with their roots. Also, Rodeo: The Exhibition. Boy howdy, it's the history of the Texas rodeo – vibrant, interactive, and fully documented in this fine new show.Through Jan. 2. $9-13. -
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Dream Big: Engineering Our World (2017)
Laser IMAX 3D: This IMAX doc celebrates the ingenuity of engineers, from the tallest buildings to underwater robots.Mon., May 28, 11am -
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Elias Haslanger feat. Dr. James Polk
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EMDR Training Oppurtunity for Therapists
The City is offering therapists free Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing training in exchange for working with sexual assault survivors through APD Victims Services. EMDR focuses on the disturbing emotions and symptoms that result from traumatic events and helps the brain organically move toward natural healing and positive mental health. As DNA backlogs are being addressed the need for more EMDR therapists is needed.Apply by May 31 -
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Nightlife & Parties
First Splash: Beach Party
Get into that summer spirit with DJs Protege and Dallas Downs. The Boys of ATX will be will be beachin' things up as your dance floor lifeguards.Thu.-Mon., May 24-28, 9pm each night -
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Fitness Series at Republic Square
Yoga on Mondays. Rowing and circuit training on Tuesdays. Barre class on Wednesdays. Endurance training on Thursdays. Child-friendly activities will be provided each night, and all classes are free.May 7-31. Mon.-Thu., 6:30pm. Free. -
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Flatwater Foundation Fundraising Events
For one month leading up to Tyler's Dam That Cancer, FF's annual paddleboarding fundraiser, you can help support the cause in other ways. Attend a happy hour at YETI on May 17, or get a new hairstyle at Benjamin Beau May 20 or June 17. Blenders & Bowls Give Back Days are May 20 and June 17. (See the Facebook page for more info.)May 17-June 17Various locations -
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Free Pet Adoptions at AAC
The Austin Animal Center is offering $20 pet adoptions for Memorial Day Weekend. Update: The shelter has waived all adoption and reclaim fees for the weekend. Foster homes are needed as well.May 23-28 -
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Give your feedback on the Capital Area MPO's Regional Arterials Plan
CAMPO is developing a Regional Arterials Plan and they're looking for residents' feedback via an online survey.Through Thu., May 31 -
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Gixo Run Club
This is a weekly run/walk for all skill levels, starting and ending at Austin Java. Each mile is celebrated for motivation. Sponsored by Gixo, a new fitness app.Mondays, 5:45-6:45pm. Through June 25 -
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Grease (1978)
Sing-Along: What’s four decades old and keeps on ticking? Or should that be sliding? The answer is Grease, the multigenerational phenomenon and one of the most widely seen movie musicals on the planet.Mon., May 28, 8:45pm -
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