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Kadampa Meditation Center Austin
This evening talk offers a special visit with renowned Buddhist teacher and NKT-IKBU Deputy Spiritual Director Gen-la Kelsang Jampa. Gen-la will share Buddhist advice on developing our love as a way to protect our self from suffering and learn to become truly happy. Our life then becomes immensely meaningful in benefiting others with our mind of unconditional love.Fri. May 3, 7pm-8:30pmVuka North -
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Affordable Art Fair Austin
Affordable Art Fair Austin will launch in May 2024, showcasing original contemporary artworks ranging between $100 to $10,000. Welcoming a whole host of local, national and international exhibitors, their spectacular first edition is set to be unmissable!May 16-19Palmer Events Center
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Kwaidan (1964)
Japanese compendium of four ghost stories that feature samurais, balladeers, monks, and spirits.Tue., Oct. 10, 8:20pm -
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Black Uhuru, Onesty, DJ Jah Bill
Only Bob Marley sold more reggae albums than Black Uhuru. Across four decades, the Jamaicans also hold the distinction of winning the inaugural Grammy for reggae with 1985’s Anthem. Iconic classics such as “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” “Shine Eye Gal,” and “Sponji Reggae” are led by founding member Derrick “Duckie” Simpson, who waves the roots banner alongside frontman Andrew Bees. Veteran bassman Danny “Axeman” Thompson will also be in tow.Tue., Oct. 10, 9pm -
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Thanksgiving Food Basket Giveaway
Mission Accomplished is hosting its 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Food Basket Giveaway. Sponsors are donating 200 turkeys to help families enjoy a nice Thanksgiving Day dinner. Applications due by Nov. 4. Drop off non-perishable items though Nov. 10 at these Austin locations: Temeika Thomas New York Life & Company, Settin Trendz Barber & Beauty Shop, African American Youth Harvest Foundation. Volunteers neededTue., Oct. 10African American Youth Harvest Foundation
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"Flight of the Butterflies" (2012)
The life cycle of a monarch butterfly and its long-distance migration from Canada to Central Mexico is captured in this 3-D nature documentary that also focuses on the decades of fieldwork conducted by Canadian scientist Fred Urquhart.Tue., Oct. 10, 12pm -
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"Pop-In" Meeting on 2016 Mobility Bond Corridor Program: Guadalupe Street
Pop-in to learn about corridors eligible for funding, provide feedback, and ask questions. Info available in Spanish and English.Tue., Oct. 10, 11am-7pmUniversity Co-Op, 2246 Guadalupe -
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Anon(ymous)
UT's Department of Theatre and Dance presents Naomi Iizuka’s modern take on Homer's Odyssey, directed by Sam Provenzano.Through Oct. 15. Tue.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $15-26. -
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AUDITIONS: The Father and Seminar
Jarrott Productions is auditioning for its next two plays,: Florian Zeller’s The Father in February, directed by Nick Mayo, and Theresa Rebeck’s Seminar in May, directed by Bryan Bradford. All actors will be compensated. See website for details.Auditions: Sun., Oct. 22, 6-10pm -
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Black Lives Matter Austin October General Body Meeting
Working committees cover education, criminal justice reform, and health.Tue., Oct. 10, 6-7:30pm1705 E. 11th -
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Blanton Museum: Dancing With Death
Celebrate the dance, citizen, celebrate the danse macabre. This new Blanton show, curated by Elizabeth Welch, features works on paper spanning from the 15th to the 20th centuries, highlighting the visual tradition of bringing death to life, showcasing both the fear of mortality and the fun in life.Through Nov. 26. -
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BreakfastClub
BreakfastClub, a global event series, connects culinary and design innovators through the ritual of breakfast. This fall chefs all over the country turn their dream morning meal into fast food: a main dish, two sides, coffee/tea, and a special prize inside. Guests are encouraged to stay, eat, and meet new people, or grab-and-go.Oct. 10-12, 8-10:30am. $30.Various locations -
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Butridge Gallery: I Mailed My Armadillo and Other Tall Tales
Mixed media artist Robin Gary presents a storied and sometimes comedic look at the crossroads of Austin's urban sprawl and the shrinking natural landscape.Through Oct. 21 -
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Community Health Assessment Accepting Public Comment
The CHA – covering clinical health, health behaviors, social and economic factors, and environmental factors that impact the health status of community residents – is seeking public input. Available now through Oct. 27, please offer your insight via the website, email (above) or calling.Oct. 5-27 -
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Concordia Volleyball
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Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, Pumpkin Patch
Make your way around the 5.5-acre maze, meet the farm animals, take a pumpkin home, plus more fun in the country near San Antonio.Opens Sat., Sept. 23 to Oct. 31. $10.Circle N. Farm, LaVernia -
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De Stijl: you i i i everything else
In which Elizabeth McDonald Schwaiger and Seth Orion Schwaiger exploit the original function of the gallery building – a modest bungalow – and create a domestic environment, a painting-filled home, a hypothetical household that reflects our current anxious times. "Human behavioral science, psychological theory, geo-political power structures, scientific and technological experiments, and the history of art and of science are just some of the subjects both artists mine and explore."Through Dec. 161004 W. 31st. -
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Drag Class
Sabel Scities is taking you back to class and schoolin' you on drag. This is a no elimination class and every team competes for the full 10 weeks. See the Face for details and registration.Tuesdays, 8:30pm. Through Dec. 5 -
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Drag Me Over the Rainbow, Flower Graves, Barbarian
An eclectic night of Texas psych pop and garage beats.Tue., Oct. 10, 9pm -
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Drag Me to Hell
A night of spooky haunts and sexy surprises with these drag kings. Come dressed in yer best costume for a chance to win free show tickets and prizes.Tue., Oct. 10, 9pm. $5-10. -
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Dream Big: Engineering Our World (2017)
Laser IMAX 3D: This IMAX doc celebrates the ingenuity of engineers, from the tallest buildings to underwater robots.Tue., Oct. 10, 10am -
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