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Free Parking w/ Mandy Prater
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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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Gina Chavez
March 26-April 30, 8pm and Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8pm -
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Habitat for Humanity Launches Online ReStore
Austin Habitat for Humanity announced that it has taken the ReStore online, allowing the community to shop the wide variety of items currently listed for sale from the comfort of their own home. Similar to the brick-and-mortar locations, you'll find deals on unique items from clothing and shoes to home and garden accessories and more, and when you shop, you're supporting Habitat for Humanity's mission.April 14-June 24Online -
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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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Kris Schultz Live From the Corner (of Her Apartment)
Venmo: @Kris-Schultz; PayPal: krisjschultz@gmail.comSaturdays, 1pm -
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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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Making It Together Online Auction
A 24-hour online event, this auction will feature the work of 70 female makers, artists, and woman-owned creative small businesses with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the creative in need. Over 60% of the makers involved are Texas based. Access will begin on April 18 via Nina Berenato Jewelry's website.Sat., April 18Online -
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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 -
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Natalie Price & Friends
March 30-April 30, 10pm -
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Omni Sound Project Online Instruction and Events
The Omni Sound Project was created to provide educational and networking opportunities to people who identify as women who are involved in the creation, production, and recording of music and sound. Join to connect with other women in the audio industry and take advantage of one of the many upcoming online courses and events. An annual membership is only $25, and members get 25% off online courses. There are free events as well; check out the calendar for all the details and sign up soon for Getting Started With Synths, Beginner Bass Lessons, and more.Ongoing. Prices vary.Online -
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Pajama Drive for Foster Youth
All Mattress Firm stores are accepting new pajamas to give foster children of all ages the comfort of a new pair of pajamas. You can also donate online or by mail.Through April 26All area Mattress Firm locations -
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Roar (1981)
Weird Wednesday: In keeping with the cultural moment we are having thanks to Tiger King, Alamo Drafthouse re-releases Roar, a weird and wild tale of humans living alongside dozens of lions and tigers (no bears). Often called "the most dangerous movie ever made," reputedly no animals were harmed during the filming, but 70 cast and crew members were. The film will be available starting April 15, and will feature a Q&A with co-star John Marshall. Some of the proceeds will go to a fund assisting members of the filmmaking community.April 15-22, 7pmAlamo Drafthouse Online -
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Sherwood Forest Virtual Faire
Sherwood Forest Faire sadly had to close prematurely, but fear not: You can return to the faire virtually via their YouTube channel. Each Saturday (beginning March 28) a new episode will be broadcast featuring full performances filmed during the 2020 season. The virtual tip jar will be open as well, so feel free to drop some digital dollars as you enjoy the show.Ongoing; new episodes premiere each SaturdayOnline -
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Sorry We Missed You
Not only can you visit the museum’s collection online, but you can view the latest film from English director Ken Loach and other movies.Through April 30. $12.Online from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston -
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Spookies (1986)
Terror Tuesday: Terror Tuesday is back with Spookies, a monster mash along the lines of Evil Dead and Ghoulies. It's restored by Vinegar Syndrome and your one-week rental includes the customary Alamo Drafthouse pre-show and an introduction by Terror Tuesday/Video Vortex programmer Joe Ziemba (AGFA, Bleeding Skull). Join the conversation after the film at BirthMoviesDeath.com.April 14-21, 7pmAlamo Drafthouse Online -
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Storytime Everywhere!
Austin Public Library's Cepeda Branch offers a range of read-alouds online while the branch is closed. There are chapter books for everyone, preschool, and family storytimes. Follow @StorytimeEverywhereATX on Instagram to get the full schedule and to receive alerts when the stories go live.Mon.-Fri., times varyOnline -
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Studio Satya Online Yoga Classes
Local yoga studio Satya has live and recorded classes available online so you can get the exercise and meditation we all so desperately need right now. Donate any amount to get access, and keep your eyes peeled for short free classes coming soon via Instagram.March 17-Aug. 14. $12 suggested donation.Online -
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The Booksellers Panel Discussion
In commemoration of the new virtual release of the doc The Booksellers, opening April 17 via Austin Film Society, enjoy a panel discussion with AFS's Lars Nilsen that peeks into the lives of some favorite local booksellers, South Congress Books’ Sheri Tornatore and Half Price Books North Lamar’s Merrit Spencer and Turisa Rucker. It's a real treat for fans of local bookstores, and might soothe your separation anxiety a bit while we wait for them to reopen.April 15-22, 5pm. Free.AFS Cinema Online -
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The Lost Boys (1987)
Blue Starlite Round Rock has been blue without you, but they’re back with ESD screenings. That’s code for “extreme social distancing,” meaning you stay in your car the entire time, no exceptions. If you’d like to pick up food beforehand, preorder meals and concessions with your tickets and drop by the Salt Lick down the street on the way in. Then buckle up and enjoy the film, ESD style. For schedule updates, check the website or text “Starlite” to 797979.Sat., April 18, 10:30pm -
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Virtual Ground Floor: The Ballad of Robert E. Lee
Ground Floor Theatre's Zoom reading of this new Cassandra Rose play is still up on YouTube, featuring the talents of Michelle CT Alexander, Michael Ferstenfeld, Danielle Grisko, Matrex Kilgore, Rocky Lane, and Chelsea Lee, as directed by the incomparable Lisa Scheps. -
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Virtual Three-Week Language Immersion Workshop
Austinites interested in building proficiency in Spanish, French, and Italian can learn online in a virtual classroom. Reach your language learning goals from the comfort of your home with three-week immersion workshops in May. Learn through the context of food & restaurants, art & museums, leisure activities, and culturally relevant events – we may not be traveling this summer but you can scratch that "travel itch," practicing everyday language with increasing cultural understanding.Workshops are May 2-20; register now. $219, full course; $35, drop-ins; $90, three Saturdays.Online -
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Wildflower Drives Are at Their Peak
The wildflowers are off to an early and good start. The backroads around the Highland Lakes are especially colorful this year. However, it's advised at the moment to stay home and stay safe, and wait to check out the flowers.Now through AprilAll over the Hill Country -
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Yoga With Adriene
Local YouTuber and multiple "Best of Austin" winner Adriene Mishler has enough online classes to keep you busy through an extensive quarantine. There are videos specifically for kids and teens, and targeted sessions for any ailment you might be experiencing (anxiety, anyone?).March 17-Aug. 28Online