The Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation celebrates the city's 183rd birthday with five family-friendly events including live music, creative arts, food, and the people who capture the true spirit and authenticity of Austin. Get all the details online.
Uncommon Objects' big backyard is transformed into a dynamic marketplace for all things vintage, found and made. Come join the fun and feast on the bargains!
Fun for the whole family, this is not to be missed if you're a fan of model trains. Buy and sell trains, view intricate displays, enter the raffle to win a complete set, and let the young'uns take a spin on the Kiddie Express train.
Aug. 27-28. Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., 10am-4pm. $8 weekend pass.
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.
Apropos for the live music capital of the world, this conference will unite and excite musicians ready to take their careers to the next level. Hear speakers, attend workshops, get one-on-one mentorships, and jam with other musicians. Keynotes include superstar songwriters Kara DioGuardi and Ross Golan, who'll host a Shark Tank-style song critique sesh to workshop songs. Get all the details online, and sign up to volunteer at the event to get a free ticket.
Broad Studios Clubhouse artists will sell cups in support of Deeds Not Words, in conjunction with the release of The Galvanizer, an art and policy project that incorporates art to tell stories, raise awareness, and inspire action.
The live music capital wants to hear from all the folks who give the city its nickname. Adults with a professional interest in music living within the greater Austin metro area are welcome to complete a survey for the music census, which will provide valuable data for community leaders, nonprofits, and government agencies.
The Japan-America Society of Greater Austin has a bunch of classes coming up for anyone wanting to learn how to read, write, and speak Japanese, with mostly online lessons. Private tutoring is also available; email for details.
Classes begin early to mid-September. $25 an hour.
Tackle your back-to-school shopping with dozens of boutique and designer vendors under one roof, and feast on the bargains as every rack is a sale rack.
Sat.-Sun., Aug. 27-28, 11am-5pm. Early shop 9:30-11am Saturday. $10; $25 VIP early shop.
A 10-week workshop offered at no cost for women recently diagnosed with breast cancer, recovering from surgery, currently in ongoing treatment, and those who've been in Pink Pilates for under a year. Sessions will focus on rehabilitative help in the recovery process, inspiring hope and restoring movement.
A 10-week breast cancer recovery workshop for those who've participated in Pink Pilates, who are further along in recovery, or who aren't currently in treatment but would like ongoing exercise and support.
Sept. 6-Nov. 8. Tuesdays, 1pm. $65 for 10-week workshop.
TreeFolks and Austin Parks & Rec are resurrecting the awards after nearly a decade, and seek noms for favorite trees in five categories. They must be in the city or ETJ limits, publicly accessible, and not a previous winner, but other than that, all bets are off! So get familiar with your urban forest and take note of the best of the branches. See "Kevin Curtin Hung Out With All of Austin’s 'Tree of the Year' Winners," July 31, 2020, for a fun history lesson.
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.