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Courthouse Nights in Lockhart, Texas!
Don't miss the return of Courthouse Nights in Lockhart! Centered around the beautiful Caldwell County Courthouse lawn, the FREE and family-friendly live music series features an all-star lineup with Dale Watson, EZ Band, Deadeye, Rattlesnake Milk, and Simons Says. Held every third Friday of the month from April to August!Fri. Apr. 19, 7pm-10pmLockhart, Texas
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Bento Bakes: Grand Opening
Funny how every opening has to be grand, right? OTOH, what pastry artist Jen Bento does with cakes and buttercream and fondant certainly earns that adjective – and now you'll know just what that means as she debuts her bricks-and-mortar bakery this weekend and invites all citizens to stop by (with masks on, of course) to say howdy and see what she's got to offer during this confectionary inauguration.Sun., Jan. 17, 1-5pm -
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Black Austin Tour
Civil Righteousness Austin presents a tour led by master storyteller and local historian Javier Wallace. Learn about the city's 1928 Master Plan and creation of the "Negro District," centered around East 11th Street, and virtually visit important sites and institutions and engage in dialogue about the changing nature of East Austin and the city's Black community.Sun., Jan. 17, 3-5pm. $25.Virtual -
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Collection Rert: What Is It?
What is it, indeed? Abstract sculptures about the future? Something else artfully ambiguous? An invention of some sort? You know these industrious citizens have gathered something creative and unique. Check it out online!Through Jan. 172608-B Rogers -
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grayDUCK Gallery: A Study of Fences
Renee Lai's new work focuses on the picket fence, a structure she associates with the traditional suburban American home, and explores what gets included and what gets excluded in the vision of American society.Through Feb. 7 -
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Link & Pin: Sanando: Healing
This community altarpiece and show by Kill Joy, whose work is an interpretation of world mythology and a study of ancient symbols, is presented in conjunction with Print Austin.Through Feb. 14 -
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MLK Day of Service
United Way for Greater Austin invites you to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by taking a self-guided walking tour through the city, taking a virtual tour of Dr. King's childhood home, listening to his "I Have a Dream" speech, and participating in an at-home activity. Then gather virtually at 10am Mon., Jan. 18, for a moment of community reflection led by Dr. Kazique Prince.Mon., Jan. 18Virtual -
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Our Lady of the Sacred Part: Vulva Pope
Marina DeYoe-Pedraza's reverently irreverent ceremony celebrates the feminine and the divine and addresses systemic issues that women experience – in healthcare, sexism, and sex education (or the lack thereof) – the whole vivid production accomplished via object puppetry, readings from historical badass chingonas, and a full Mass service. Note: The passcode and link for the online player will be emailed to you upon purchase. (This is like an in-person show: You must be prepared to watch at 8pm on your selected date.)Through Jan. 24. Fri.-Sun., 8pm. $5. -
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PrintAustin 2021
Artists, curators, galleries, and museums come together to present more than 30 print-focused exhibitions, artist and curator talks, workshops, and demonstrations taking place during PrintAustin's monthlong festival. With both safe in-person and online events, the 2021 program will appeal to all levels of printmakers, collectors, and dilettantes. See our coverage here for more.Through Feb. 15
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2021 Mobility Annual Plan Feedback
The MAP provides an annual “look ahead” at planned work across Austin that is made possible through 2016 Mobility Bond resources. Projects outlined in the MAP include sidewalks, Safe Routes to School, bikeways, urban trails, Intersection Safety/Vision Zero improvements, and more. View the interactive project map, read the plan, and provide feedback through Feb. 7, 2021.Deadline: Feb. 7, 2021Online -
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AFS & Sundance Film Festival
AFS Cinema is Austin's exclusive satellite venue for the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. See fest selections at their drive-in screenings ($25 per car, $15 per additional passenger) and RSVP to enjoy free Beyond Film panel discussions with a Texas focus.Jan. 28-Feb. 2Panels: online via Zoom; screenings: Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr. -
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AHS Car Raffle
You could win a Mazda Miata convertible through the 17th annual Austin Humane Society car raffle powered by Roger Beasley Mazda. Each ticket provides one night of safe and warm shelter, nutritious food, quality medical care, and lots of love for a cat or dog who is waiting to find a home.Tickets available now; drawing held April 17. $20; three tickets for $50. -
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AHS Tailgate Competition
Austin Humane Society's Puppy Bowl XIV Tailgate Competition is officially underway! Andrea's Eats, Jo's Coffee, Austin Daily Press, and Yard Bar each compete with a tasty treat – and they're donating a percentage of sales to AHS. Try them all, and vote for your fave in the Facebook poll. The winning bite will be announced during the Puppy Bowl on Feb. 6.Through Feb. 5Various locations -
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Austin Flea
The Austin Flea features all local handmade items and vintage wares from some of Austin's most amazing and talented vendors. Find one-of-a-kind gifts for any occasion including jewelry, bath and body products, vintage, original artwork, paper goods, textiles, and so much more.Third Sundays, 10am-4pm. Free. -
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Austin Gilgronis Memberships
Join AG Nation by purchasing a 2021 season membership for Major League Rugby's Austin Gilgronis. Matches will be held at Bold Stadium at Circuit of the Americas, and a season pass gets you access to eight home matches and all kinds of perks. Legendary DJ Paul Oakenfold will perform after the opening game March 20.Ongoing; season begins March 20. $120 and up. -
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Austin Scavenger Hunt
Explore Downtown in search of storied buildings, green spaces, and famous concert venues, all while solving riddles, trivia questions, and completing photo challenges. Now available: "Roam From Home," with family and date night scavenger hunt activities you can do without leaving the house.Anytime. $12.99-24.99.Online and at home -
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Bear Beer Bust
Iron Bear's beer bust brings all the boys to the bar. Specials on select pints and pitchers.Sundays, 2-9pm -
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Brush Lettering Class
Learn brush lettering and create an intention for the new year with calligraphy artist Steph Ivelisse. Either provide your own materials or order a kit to pick up.Sun., Jan. 17, 11am. $55-75. -
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Capturing Lee Miller (2020)
This new documentary follows Lee Miller, who went from stunning fashion model to World War II photographer.Through Jan. 22. $10.Online: www.mfah.org/films/virtual-cinema -
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ChingonX Fire: Group Exhibit
Inspired by the Mexican American Cultural Center's annual La Mujer celebration – and by the first feminist of the New World, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz – this online group exhibit is curated by April Garcia and features womxn-identifying and nongender-specific artists whose artwork is tied to activism, feminism, cultural. and gender identity storytelling, environmental protection, and socioeconomic parity.Free. -
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City of Austin "How to Help" Portal
Looking for the right way to help your community during the pandemic? Or do you have a volunteer opportunity that you want to list? Visit the city's "How to Help" portal to make a match. The portal includes ways to help from home, donation drives, and active community engagement opportunities.OngoingOnline -
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Dimension Gallery: Polarity
This latest installation by Colin McIntyre balances subtle extremes of light and sound, featuring a constructed setting that's a rhomboid chamber of red on red. Into this incarnadine vault the sculptor has engineered neon light and sound that plays through cymatic devices to oscillate fluids at the frequency of a specific tone. Note: This is an in-person event inside the gallery, for one to two people at a time, with a strict face mask and social distancing policy.Through Feb. 28 -
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Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Take a 90-minute guided tour to see the ancient pictographs on the wall of the rock shelter below the park headquarters. Group size limited to 10; advance reservations required.Wed.-Sun., 10am & 3pm. $5.Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site, Comstock -
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Get Free Mulch
Holiday trees recycled at Zilker Park will be turned into mulch and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Bring your own tools and containers for loading and transporting mulch.Beginning Thu., Jan. 14, 9am. Free.
