Enjoy 70,000 square feet of retro video games and fun. Play classic arcade games and retro consoles from the Eighties and Nineties, buy and sell games, visit the museum, and even hear live bands playing video game music. Get more deets and buy a pass online; prices go up at the door.
July 23-24. Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 10am-5pm. $10-30; kids under 10, free.
Champions of the underground COTFG (Church of the Friendly Ghost) return with their New Media Art & Sound Summit at Crashbox, with a parallel activity at the Contemporary Austin Jones Center on July 23. Enjoy music, art, performances, and workshops at this fest dedicated to diversifying Austin’s musical ecosystem.
Practice your poses and meet adoptable kittens with an hourlong beginner-friendly yoga session followed by a half hour of kitty playtime. You may even meet a new best buddy, and adoption fees are waived. Class proceeds go to Austin Pets Alive!
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.
A benefit show for the Lilith Fund featuring Spliff Kazoo, Wet Dip, Lord Friday The 13th, and Shitty Beach Boys, with a special cocktail called My Body Mai Tai.
What fun! Join Ballet Austin to dance out to Beyoncé's single "Break My Soul" from upcoming release Renaissance. You'll rehearse for two hours the first day, then an hour the second day, followed by the flash mob.
We Are Blood teams up with Alamo Drafthouse to reward blood and platelet donors with a voucher for a free movie ticket. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.
The city seeks volunteers for its event that collects gently used items from UT-Austin students during move-out season to divert items from the landfill. New this year is a Free Furniture Market (4901 Guadalupe), where Austinites can pick up completely gratis furniture (2:30-7pm each day). Sign up to volunteer and get plenty of perks from area businesses.
Support Austin Pets Alive! and stay cool this summer by purr-chasing a passport that gets you a free drink at a variety of locations offering beer, wine, coffee, and more. Buy online and pick up your passport at any of the APA! thrift stores.
Austin Creative Reuse is putting on its second fashion show on Nov. 4 with looks made from upcycled materials, and seeks volunteers and designers. If you've got a creative fashion idea or a skill to contribute such as makeup artistry, set design, or modeling, apply now to get involved.
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.