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    2nd Saturdays at Whole Foods Arbor Trails

    Shop local handmade items and vintage wares curated by the Austin Flea.
    Sat., March 9, 10am-4pm. Free.  
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    Bumble Hive SXSW

    The dating, networking, and friend-finding app is popping up in the heart of downtown Austin, taking over local favorite Jo’s Coffee – which means free coffee round the clock for everyone!
    March 8-18, 7am-7pm. Free.
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    Caturday Party at Tomlinson's Feed

    Celebrating the new cat room with a meet & greet with adoptable pets, pet food samples from Primal Pet Foods, pet caricatures, prizes, Tiff's Treats, and more.
    Sat., March 9, 11am-2pm. Free.
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    Circle Brewing Co. 8th Anniversary Party

    Grab a glass of the newest spring seasonal, Perfekt Pils and enjoy live music from Stretch Panic and Chandler & the Bings and food from Farm to Market Co. & Supply, SXSE Food Co., and Casey's New Orleans Snowballs.
    Sat., March 9, 1-5pm. Free.
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    Dog by DogWest

    Weekend adoptions are free for all dogs, cats, and rabbits. No stinkin' badge required.
    Fri.-Sun., March 8-10
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    East of Color Community Market

    This creative art pop-up supports people of color, their artwork, and all things handmade. Shop local and traveling vendors with groovy tunes all day, a craft station for kids, live painting, and more.
    Sat., March 9, noon-5pm. Free.
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    Hotel Texas Monthly

    In partnership with Rice Business, Texas Monthly will be providing eight days of a pop-up hotel experience, complete with travel concierge, coffee + beer bar, and provocative conversations. Join Rice Business professors and Texas Monthly for daily panels and live-podcasting about the future of business.
    March 9-16. Daily, 8am-noon. Free.  
    Hotel Texas Monthly, 1512 Congress
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    Innovation Mansion at SXSW

    Celebrate the "Age of Transformation" with a morning wellness session, followed by breakfast, a tech showcase, a fireside chat with Levi's Paul Dillinger, meditation, and more.
    Sat.-Sun., March 9-10, 9:30am. Free.  
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    Job Fair

    Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa hosts a three-day job fair in hopes of recruiting up to 400 associates in preparation of the grand reopening in May after an $150 million expansion and renovation.
    Thu.-Sat., March 7-9. Free.
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    Live Music Crawl

    Learn more about Austin live music history, get the latest scoop on the current music scene, and see iconic venues and new clubs, all while getting an overview of the city from a local musician.
    Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. $50.
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    Real Austin Tour

    This “bucket list tour” gives you a city overview in just two hours. Get acquainted with Austin's art, music, culture, food, history, parks, and famous people while touring major landmarks, lesser-known gems, neighborhoods, and food trucks. And, with the Mercedes tour van, you'll be riding in style.
    Multiple tours daily, starting at 10:30am. $35.
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    RealSelf House of Modern Beauty

    Explore the world of medical aesthetics during this two-day showcase and enjoy complimentary treatments such as facial lasers, injectables, body contouring, and more.
    Sat.-Sun., March 9-10, 10am-5pm. Free.  
    84 Rainey Street
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    Saddle Up at Tomlinson's Feed

    Featuring a meet & greet with rescued horses from Meadow Haven Horse Rescue, pet training tips by Lori Carr from Bark Busters Home Dog Training USA, samples from Grocery Pup, Tiff’s Treats, prizes, and more.
    Sat., March 9, 11am-3pm. Free.
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    Sherwood Forest Faire

    Get out your corsets and chain-mail and join the fun and fantasy in the medieval village with scads of performances each day, plus food, shopping, live music, jousting, and unparalleled people watching.
    Weekends, March 2-April 21. $22 ($12, child).  
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    Stradigi AI:AI-Powered Interactive Cafe

    Stradigi AI, a leading artificial intelligence solutions provider, is sharing one of their latest creations at SXSW with a fully interactive AI-powered cafe that requires coffee seekers to place their beverage order in American Sign Language (ASL). It’s an interactive learning experience that is only happening at SXSW.
    March 4-14, 9am-6pm. Free.
    Fairmont Austin, 5th Floor
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    Whole Planet Foundation’s Prosperity Campaign

    Whole Planet Foundation's mission is funding microcredit to alleviate poverty around the globe for the world’s poorest people – mostly women – living in communities where Whole Foods Market sources products. This year’s campaign goal is to raise $4 million, and you can donate at the store as you pay for your groceries.
    March 1-31
    Any Whole Foods Market
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    Worthwich Wand Making Class

    Learn about the history of wandlore, the magical properties of wand woods and cores, and the importance of combining four elements – wood, core, length, and design – to create your ideal wand.
    Sat., March 9, 4-6pm. $30/wand.  

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