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    American Indian Heritage Day

    Learn about cultural traditions, clothing, art creation, and more at hands-on activity stations all day. The public celebration with dancing and drumming performances begins at 6pm.
    Fri., Sept. 27, 9am-8pm. Free.  
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      St. Elias Mediterranean Festival

      Austin’s longest running celebration of food and culture turns 87 this year. Church families have been busy for weeks preparing food for the sumptuous banquet of Mediterranean culinary specialties that will be for sale at the party, alongside beer and wine, kids' activities, and an Orthodox bazaar. Be sure to wear your dancing shoes, because folk dancing to live music is a must at this venerable event.
      Sat. Sept. 27-28. Fri., 6-11pm; Sat., noon-11pm. $5.
      St. Elias Orthodox Church. 408 E. 11th
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      Aldrich Street Fair

      This fam-friendly street fair will feature live music from Cap City Band, beer flight samples from WhichCraft Tap Room & Bottle Shop, and the unveiling of Aldrich Street's new aerial art installation, plus giveaways from Aldrich Street businesses. The theme is disco, and guests are encouraged to dress the part!
      Fri., Sept. 27, 7-9pm. Free.  
      Aldrich Street District in Mueller
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      Austin Co-working Day

      In honor of Mayor Adler declaring Sept. 27 as Austin Co-working Day, Createscape is offering a free day of co-working (9am-5pm), and hosting a party with drinks, BBQ, and live music from 4-6pm.
      Fri., Sept. 27, 9am-6pm. Free.
      Createscape, 701 Tillery #12
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      Can'd Aid Bike Build Happy Hour

      Infinite Monkey Theorem hosts a special happy hour to help raise funds for Can'd Aid’s upcoming Bike Build (Oct. 24) which provides new bicycles for local elementary school students. See FB for details.
      Fri., Sept. 27, 6-9pm  
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      Community Engagement Day: Mabel Davis Park

      Keep Austin Beautiful and community members will lead volunteers in a trash cleanup in the park and along the trail.
      Fri., Sept. 27, 9-11am. Free.  
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      Ghost Walk Austin

      Meet Downtown and take a tour of Austin's most ghoulish places while hearing tales of murder, mystery, and unrequited love.
      Tuesdays-Saturdays (and some Mondays), 8pm. $20; ages 10 & under, $10.  
      242 W. Second
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      Lazydaze After Dark Freaky Friday Edition

      Head to Lazydaze for an Amsterdam-cafe-style party with DJ Menace, drink specials, food, and all your CBD needs.
      Fridays through Sept. 27, 8pm-12mid. Free.
      Lazydaze Downtown, 607 San Jacinto
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      Murder Walk Austin

      This true-crime walking tour takes you on the morbid journey of America's first serial killer, "The Midnight Assassin" (aka "Servant Girl Annihilator"), who terrorized Austin in 1885. The walk covers two miles of historic Austin at a leisurely pace, plus a drink stop at the Driskill Hotel.
      Through Nov. 30. Fridays & Saturdays, 8pm. $40 (ages 13+ only).  
      Departs from intersection of Bowie & W. Sixth
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      Silent Disco Party

      You know the drill: Grab a set of headphones and tune into three live DJs spinning three different genres (Top 40 dance hits; Eighties, Nineties, and 2000s throwbacks; and hip-hop and R&B).
      Fri., Sept. 27, 10pm. $10-20.  
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      Splice Records’ River Revival Festival

      Four days of music (honky-tonk, Latin rock, funkadelic, zydeco, soul, and more), camping, nature, and floating the river in the Texas Hill Country.
      Thu.-Sun., Sept. 26-29. One-day & multiple-days passes: $99-259.  
      KL Ranch Camp, 5455 River Rd., New Braunfels
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      Teacher Appreciation at the Escape Game

      Between Sept. 16-30, teachers can experience the interactive escape rooms for free!
      Sept. 16-30. Free for teachers.  
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      Texas Tribune Festival

      Over three days more than 400 speakers will dive into the state’s and nation’s most pressing issues. Notable speakers include U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and 2020 Democratic presidential candidates Beto O’Rourke, Julián Castro, and Amy Klobuchar.
      Thu.-Sat., Sept. 26-28. $45-500.  
      Downtown
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      United Way of Williamson County Day of Caring

      More than 400 volunteers are needed to assist with projects including light construction work, maintaining trails, and spending time with senior citizens.
      Fri., Sept. 27, 9am-noon. Free, but registration required.  
      Various locations throughout Williamson County
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      We Are Blood: New Shirt on the Block for Double Donors

      Folks who donate at least twice between Sept. 1-Nov. 30 will receive a Sustaining Donor card for an exclusive T-shirt that can be redeemed at the end of November.
      Sept. 1-Nov. 30. Free.  
      Austin-area We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives
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      Well Aware Village Happy Hour

      Well Aware – a nonprofit that builds sustainable water systems for East Africa communities – celebrates its recent membership drive with live music, complimentary bites & bives, and a pop-up shop.
      Fri., Sept. 27, 6:30-8:30pm. Free.  
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      Whole Kids Foundation Open Application for School Gardens & Bee Programs Grants

      These grants are valued at $2,000 and available for K-12 schools and nonprofits. Find info on the grant programs plus details on the application processes and best practices at www.wholekidsfoundation.org.
      Sept. 1-Oct. 15
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