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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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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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KOKE-FM's Virtual Concert Series w/ Jamie Lin Wilson
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The Bird Barn presents Will Reynolds (Billy King & the Bad Bad Bad)
Wed., March 25, 8:30pm
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ADRN Coronavirus Challenge
Austin Disaster Relief Network has put out a call for what they've dubbed the Coronavirus Challenge, urging Austinites to check their supply of several items that health care providers need during this emergency, such as masks, gloves, antibacterial soap, and the like. See the full list online, and if you have spare items to donate, drop them off all week at HOPE Family Thrift or one of the other locations on the list. See an explanatory video with ADRN Executive Director Daniel Geraci here and get all the details here.March 22-28, 10am-6pmVarious locations -
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Austin Justice Coalition Art & Essay Contest
A contest for young men of color grades 3-12 in Travis, Williamson and Hays counties. Winners from each division will receive a $75 award and an award-winning book of their choice. Also looking for community members to participate as volunteer judges; find details and apply online.Feb. 13-April 1Apply online -
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“The Texas Liberator: Witness to the Holocaust” Traveling Exhibit
Part of the Texas Liberator Project, a collaboration between the Texas Holocaust Genocide Commission and Texas Tech University, this free exhibit features the oral histories of 21 Texan liberators of the Nazi concentration camps along with powerful photography, providing historical context for the Holocaust and World War II.Feb. 10-March 25. Free.George H.W. Bush Gallery, The National Museum of the Pacific War, 311 E. Austin St., Fredericksburg -
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Bat City Artisans Virtual Market
Bat City Artisans market is going virtual! Their usual monthly market features 30+ local purveyors of art, vintage, handcrafted home and skincare goods, and more, and now they're holding it in cyberspace. If your business would fit in with this market, email them at batcityartisans@gmail.com to see if they can help you get some online sales. Shoppers, save the date: March 29, time TBA.OngoingOnline -
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Breath & Body Yoga Online
Austin's Breath & Body Yoga owner and director Desirae Pierce is available via phone or Skype to provide tips and guidance to Austinites looking to stay physically active and strengthen mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Breath & Body is also offering live remote Zoom classes daily that are available to the public.OngoingOnline -
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Bullock Texas State History Museum: This Light of Ours
This show features images by activist photographers of the Civil Rights Movement, telling a visual story of the struggle against segregation, race-based disenfranchisement, and Jim Crow laws in the 1960s. These photos capture the day-to-day struggles of everyday citizens and their resolve in the face of violence and institutionalized discrimination – with more than a dozen additional images representing activism and protest in Austin's own history.Tuesdays-Sundays. Through Dec. 6 -
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Carolyn Wonderland w/ A. Whitney Brown's Little Big Picture
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Central Texas Pig Rescue Needs Donations
CTPR is still accepting donations. They're aware that most of you are spending extra on your own families, but if you have an extra $16, you’ll cover the cost of one extra bag of feed. Any amount, even a dollar, helps to make sure the pigs don't go hungry.March 17-May 21Online -
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Children's Books Read by Jayda Marie
Local YouTuber Jayda Marie has been uploading videos of herself reading books for children, and so far has read The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Berenstain Bears Get the Gimmies, and more. It's basically a virtual storytime at the library!March 17-May 1Online -
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Crux Climbing Center Online Classes
Austin’s local climbing gym and fitness center is now offering online classes including training for climbing, yoga, HIIT, and circuit training to keep Austinites mentally and physically healthy. Classes are free and open to the public, with Venmo tips encouraged for trainers. Check out Crux’s Instagram stories to see how members are actually climbing the walls while their favorite neighborhood gym is closed. Ever seen someone climb a door frame?March 25-Aug. 20Online -
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DC Law Virtual Donation Drive for AGE of Central Texas
Local nonprofit AGE of Central Texas helps older adults and their caregivers thrive, and is now in need of adult pull-ups and wipes. Austin-based law firm DC Law is supplying $1,000 worth of products, and has put together a drive to gather more of these supplies. As an incentive, they're offering a drawing for a $250 Amazon gift card. Simply purchase your donation online and ship it directly to AGE of Central Texas: 3710 Cedar #100, Austin, TX 78705. Then email a copy of your receipt and contact info to nathan@texasjustice.com to be entered in the drawing.Through Tue., April 14Online -
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Don't Mess With Texas Art Contest
The Don't Mess With Texas® Art Contest is officially open! Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas Department of Transportation invite Texas students in kindergarten through 12th grade to submit their best litter prevention-inspired artwork to be considered for the Don’t Mess With Texas calendar, with the top 14 designs featured. Each winner will also receive a Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 tablet, a Buc-ee's gift basket, their artwork framed and returned, and the opportunity to share the work on websites and social media. Teachers representing student winners will receive a $100 H-E-B/Central Market gift card. Submissions must be postmarked by April 24.Feb. 12-April 24. Free. -
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Facebook livestream w/ Jackie Venson
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Flamingo Cantina presents Mau Mau Chaplains
Donate to the Flamingo Cantina GoFundMe: bit.ly/2vsLmemWednesdays, 8:30pm -
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Foundation Communities
Foundation Communities has suspended volunteer operations, but you can donate to their Emergency Assistance Fund to help their residents who are experiencing health concerns and lost wages. The Emergency Assistance Fund will help affected residents afford rent, utilities, household items, necessary transportation and more.March 17-May 7Online -
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Generation Serve: Helping While Home
Local nonprofit youth service organization Generation Serve has suspended volunteer activities through April, but published a thoughtful list of activities and ways to help the community from home. Create cards and wallets, become a translator, start online fundraisers, learn and serve in nature, and more. Check out their post for all the details.March 17-April 30At home and online -
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HC4A/Shalom Austin School Supplies Fundraiser
HC4A and Shalom Austin had set a date of April 19 for their eighth annual event raising funds for school supplies for Austin-area homeless children, which last year supported over 1,300 children. The April event is now canceled due to coronavirus, but you can still help reach the fundraising goal of $34,000 to support 1,600 students. A small donation of $25 will help support one child. On Aug. 19, volunteers plan to gather to assemble the school supplies at Dell Jewish Community Center. Donate online at HC4A.org.March 20-May 31Online -
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Isolation Congregation w/ Dave Madden
Venmo: @dmadden82; CashApp: $DaveMadden; PayPal/Zelle: dmadden82@gmail.comWednesdays, 7pm and Sundays, 10:30am -
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Jon Dee Graham & William Harries Graham
Venmo: @Jon-Graham-31; PayPal: jondeegraham@gmail.comWednesdays, 8:30pm and Fridays, 12pm -
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Keep Texas Beautiful Youth and Educator Awards
Nominations are being accepted for the Keep Texas Beautiful Youth and Educator Awards, which recognize the efforts made by youth and educators working to improve and beautify their communities. Nominate a person or group, such as your favorite scout, student group, educational nonprofit, teacher, school ... the possibilities are wide open. Applications are due April 3.March 9-April 3. Free.Statewide -
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Lights, Camera, Safety PSA Contest
City of Austin's Safe Routes to School program invites seventh and eighth grade students to create their very own public service announcement (a short educational video) showing how to walk, bike, and roll to school safely. The winning filmmakers get Alamo Drafthouse gift cards, and their video will be shown in middle schools across Austin. Get all the details and submit your entry online.Deadline: Aug. 3Online -
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Literati Book Distribution
Austin-based startup Literati will distribute books to children at select elementary schools during AISD curbside meal delivery while schools are closed. Select elementary schools and dates include: Pleasant Hill Elementary (6405 Circle S Rd.): Tue., March 24; Perez Elementary (7500 S. Pleasant Valley): Wed., March 25; Houston Elementary (5409 Ponciana): Thu., March 26; and Linder Elementary (2800 Metcalfe): Fri., March 27. Find more info on AISD meal services during school closures here.Tue.-Fri., March 24-27, 11am-2pmVarious locations -
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Million Mile Month With HealthCode
Million Mile Month is a virtual challenge to complete one million miles of physical activity, together as one global community. All registration levels include the Million Mile Month Challenge, printable race bib, leaderboards, an account on HealthCode’s activity platform, and activity entry tools, and a T-shirt is included at the Gold/Platinum levels. Proceeds from your registration enable schoolchildren and low-income families to participate for free; there is no required fee. Your registration donation is tax-deductible and supports HealthCode, whose mission is to empower people to live healthier, happier lives.March 25-April 30Virtual event
