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Cine Las Americas Virtual Showcase
In conjunction with the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, Cine Las Americas' virtual two-weekend event will present 49 films (7 features, 32 shorts, and 10 music videos) hailing from 12 different countries. And it's all free; you just have to register.Thu.-Sun., July 16-19 & 23-26. Free.Online -
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City Council Meeting
Council will hear public comment on the city's 2020-21 proposed budget. Speakers must sign up by Wed., July 22, noon (see agenda for registration info).Thu., July 23, 10amOnline -
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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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COA Hazard Mitigation Public Meeting
The city is gathering public input for updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan.Thu., July 23, 3-4pmOnline -
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COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Research Participants Needed
This month, medical research firm Benchmark Research will launch clinical trials to test vaccines aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 in Austin. Participants must be 18 or older, and front-line workers, people likely to be exposed to the virus, and those over 65 or at high risk with chronic health conditions are especially needed. All participants will receive financial compensation. Call or inquire via the website for more information.OngoingCitywide -
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Creative Money
Modern life for any working artist lies in diversification. If you want to make a full-time living, sometimes it’s not always enough to rely on gallery representation or freelance clients. Luckily, opportunities for artists to make money from their creativity have expanded, and General Assembly can help you learn about those.Thu., July 23, 11am-12:30pm. Free.Online via Zoom -
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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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Curtis McMurtry
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Donate to PEAS Resiliency Gardens Program
Donations to PEAS (Partners for Education, Agriculture, and Sustainability) will go to support outdoor learning and edible education programming in the community. Choose your level of funding, from seeds to an entire garden for an Austin family.June 8-Oct. 1Online -
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Ear to Ear Pro Bono Program
Minority-owned advertising agency Third Ear is familiar with the barriers and challenges fellow minority-owned businesses face on a daily basis in pursuit of growth, so they've launched Ear to Ear, in which they'll select one Austin minority-owned small business annually and provide pro bono advertising services. Get details and apply online if your small business qualifies.Through Mon., Aug. 3Apply online -
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Flight of the Bats
The bats have returned to the 350-foot-deep cavern three hours from Austin. Evening tours of the bat emergence have begun with social distancing. Reservations required.Wed.-Sun., through Oct. 31, 7:30pm. $6-14.Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area, Rocksprings -
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Food Access Resources From SFC
The Sustainable Food Center has put together a thorough compilation of food access resources for Central Texans, ranging from farmers' markets to CSAs to delivery options and everything in between, so you can ensure that healthy food stays on your table. And if you're able to contribute they are accepting online donations, which support farmers and low-income families facing food insecurity. Get all the details on their website.March 30-July 23Citywide -
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Garden Club of Austin Monthly Meeting
Gardening tips every fourth Thursday of the month.Fourth Thursdays, 7-9pm. Free. -
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Gender Unbound: Open Call Deadline
Austin's arts festival honoring trans and intersex artists is seeking musicians, poets, and storytellers to perform during its virtual showcase this September. See Gender Unbound's website for performer qualifications.Deadline: Fri., July 24, noon. Free.Online -
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Here to Help ATX Fundraiser
Austin families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are still struggling with access to basic needs such as groceries, household items, medical supplies, and rental assistance. Show your support by bidding on auction items like a backyard barbecue with SaulPaul or by purchasing raffle tickets for such treats as a Downtown staycation or Tito's gift basket. Sponsored by ATXelerator to benefit Foundation Communities.Through Sun., July 26, 10pmOnline -
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High 5 Kids Club
Kids bowl free all summer long with High 5 Kids' Club. Register online for your summer pass.Through Aug. 29High 5: 2700 W Anderson; 1502 RR 620 S., Lakeway -
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ICOSA: In The Absence of Time
This exhibition of new works by Jana Swec and Jonas Criscoe explores the concept of entropy through movement, pattern, cycles, and decay. Appropriately enough, ICOSA was in movement toward an opening to the public; but the recently spiking pattern of Covid-19 has altered the cycles of renascence (thanks, we daresay, to the general decay of common sense, leading to masklessness and anti-vaxxers), and so this will be a by-appointment-only show. But, hold on: "Each week we will be rotating work from the exhibition into our front window space. This will allow those who feel more comfortable seeing the show from afar to view the exhibition over a four week span, in an outdoor setting." Hell of a great idea, especially because the art is so good that no one should miss it.By appointment only, through Aug. 8 -
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Lend a Hand ATX
Lend a Hand ATX, created by Austin Tech Alliance, is a platform to help skilled tech volunteers and those in need make critical community connections during the COVID-19 crisis. Create an account, make an offer or request, and find a match!April 24-Dec. 15Online -
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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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My Polish Honeymoon (2019)
Co-presented by Austin Film Festival and Austin Jewish Film Festival, a screening and Q&A with filmmaker Elise Otzenberger.Screening Wed.-Fri., July 22-24; Q&A Sun., July 26, 2pmOnline via AJFF -
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Naptime Read-Along
Texas Preparatory School invites kiddos age 3-7 to grab a blankie and teddy and settle in with them on Facebook Live for a pre-nap storytime.Mon.-Thu., noonOnline via Facebook Live -
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Natural Fit Therapy Virtual Happy Hour
Dr. Ryan Seifert hosts biweekly lectures over Zoom with some of Austin's best health experts on how to remain healthy, active, and independent during and after the pandemic. This session features golf injury expert Dr. Paul Hendricks.Thu., July 9, 4pmOnline
