The Little Mermaid Jr. takes place in a magical kingdom beneath the sea, where a beautiful young mermaid named Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, the king of the sea, escape the clutches of an evil sea witch and convince a prince that she’s the girl with the perfect voice. Tickets $18.
Austin will adopt its 2022-23 budget this August, and is welcoming feedback online and at several town halls over the coming weeks. Get the schedule and more info at speakupaustin.org.
In anticipation of back-to-school, YMCA of Austin is hiring more than 100 seasonal full-time and part-time employees for afterschool care programs. They offer up to $500 in signing bonuses and pay starting at $15 an hour.
A great selection of local farmers bringing fabulous pastured meats, eggs, dairy, vegetables, and fruits, plus prepared-food vendors, artisans, bakers, and of course, live music.
As temperatures soar, let We Are Blood and Blue Bell cool you down. Get a free pint when you donate blood or platelets; just call 512/206-1266 or schedule an appointment online.
Art Garage is now registering students for eight- to 12-week classes this fall, which allow your kiddos ages 4-16 to explore several art mediums with certified art educators at afterschool and home school sessions.
Hosts LV and Lena invite guests to join in to ask questions and learn more about the artistic and disabled community at this livestream of LVnTheLife's online interview show.
Other Worlds Film Festival's eighth annual screenwriting contest, part of its mission to encourage work in science fiction and horror, is accepting submissions. New this year is the "under 18" category for young'uns starting to learn the craft. Early-bird deadline is March 31; entry fees increase with each following deadline (each month until August).
A workshop and open mic bringing BIPOC and the LGBTQIA+ community together for reading, writing, discussing, and performing prose. Hosted by Ayjshane and Raphaella the Swan, and complemented by tasty teas.
Make some noise, raise your voice, and connect with the community. Creatives can share works in progress in this "show and tell" with five-minute slots.
Sun., Aug. 7, 8-10pm. Donations for repro rights orgs encouraged.
With election day coming right up and early voting in progress right now, the Travis County Democratic Party is out in full force and could use help getting out the vote. Sign up online for one of their many volunteer opportunities all over town.