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    ¡Estar Guars!

    It's a double whammy of fiestas for May the Fourth and Cinco de Mayo. Emmy-nominated sketch group Latino Comedy Project imagines what Star Wars would be like were it set “not long ago, in a barrio just around the way" in this multimedia comedy show.
    April 28-May 8. Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $25.  
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    Blue Genie Art Bazaar’s May Market

    If you've been missing Blue Genie since the holidays, never fear. Shop the work of over 100 regional artisans and craftspeople all month at the May market, which is the perfect place to find gifts for all your spring occasions.
    April 29-May 29, Fri.-Sun., and Mon., May 30. Free.  
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    City Job Fair

    Learn more about working for Austin Resource Recovery and Fleet Mobility Services.
    Fri., April 29, 9-11am  
    Kenneth Gardner Service Center, 4108 Todd
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    Divine Canines Barks for Beers Fundraiser

    Doggie beer and popsicles will be available for every "Pawsport" purchased for the fundraiser, which gets you 30 beers at a variety of breweries all month. They've also announced the return of their Goldendoodle hefeweizen, and $1 from each pour goes to Divine Canines.
    April 29-May 1. Free.  
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    FnordCon 5

    A gaming convention hosted by Steve Jackson Games, with guests including Jackson, Munchkin artist John Kovalic, and local tabletop companies like Fireside Games and Turbo Dork.
    April 29-May 1. $50.  
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    LEAD Summit

    LEAD, standing for Learn-Explore-Act-Develop, is a one-day conference for young professionals hosted by Austin Young Chamber that strengthens leadership skills through education, connection, and engagement. Presented by Texas Mutual Insurance Co.
    Fri., April 29, 8am-6:30pm. $145-195.  
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    Over the Lege Live! Podcast

    The one and (maybe) only political satire show based on the Texas Lege generally airs every other Friday, with some exceptions due to the holidays. Tune in to learn and laugh.
    Fridays, 7:30pm. Free.  
    Virtual
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    Praxis

    A multidisciplinary show with Fort Never that sounds like the perfect warmup to Eeyore's Birthday Party the following day.
    Fri., April 29. $49.50.  
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    Summer Jobs With the City

    The city has announced a round of attractive bonuses for summer employees including lifeguards and summer camp staff. Wages start at $15/hour, and bonuses range from $750 to $1,250 depending on qualifications. Get all the details and apply online soon!
    Apply now; bonuses for employees starting by June 6  
    Austin pools and summer camps
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    What the Pandemic Taught Us

    Helaine Olen from The Washington Post joins the LBJ School's James Galbraith to discuss what the pandemic taught us about American attitudes toward government, money and work — and how our politics is responding.
    Fri., April 29, 12:15pm. Free.  

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