The Austin Animal Center needs foster parents for its summer camp program to give dogs a break from the shelter life. You don't have to have foster experience, but they do ask that you sign on for two weeks.
Pickup is open Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, 11am-7pm. Free.
Do you know someone who is still rockin' it at or after 60? Connected Senior Care Advantage is searching for a dozen inspirational adults ages 60-69 that are "healthy in mind and body and are contributing to Austin in some way." The winners will be selected by a panel of celebrity judges and included in a calendar photo shoot.
Enjoy beats by DJ Kurupt with a special performance by Mandy Quinn. A portion of proceeds of all Tito's cocktails will benefit the Human Rights Campaign. Brunch will be followed by a special PRIDE edition of Soundwave on the WET Deck.
Sun., Aug. 12, 10:30am-3pm. Reservations recommended.
A discussion with local expert and founder of the Native Plant Research Institute, Ben Glover, about the uniqueness of the sotol plant and how it differs from other desert plants. The Plant Talk is open to the public and will include samples and a cocktail.
Some of Austin’s most talented youth perform traditional jazz music: Blaigne Ayuma Sixton, Kya McGruder, Kylie Phillips, Kameron Phillips, the acapella group Tritone, Sarah Milligan, and more.
Reaching Out Supporting Every Sister is hosting a drive for school supplies and a family-friendly carnival party with music, games, prizes & giveaways, face-painting, bounce houses, and food trucks.
Join Bumble – yes, the dating app – for a buzzy and boozy pool party to relax post-parading. Tito's will be slinging cocktails and a portion of the proceeds is going to the HRC. Music by DJ C-Rail and Bird Peterson.
Enjoy a tax-free weekend as you shop for back to school supplies. Most clothing, footwear, and backpacks will be covered. For a full list, see www.texastaxholiday.org.
Trade a pint of blood for a pint of ice cream. Anyone who donates, or attempts to donate at any We Are Blood donor center (or daily mobile drive) will leave with a free pint of Blue Bell ice cream.