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Mozart's World Coffee Festival
This year’s Mozart's free World Coffee Festival will feature samples from the 30 countries that provide the beans for Mozart’s special blends. Guests can taste the sweetness of a Colombian coffee drink brewed with sugar water and served with a chaser of lemonade. And yes, “ Tinto con Aqua Panella” will be served free of charge to the attendees this year. Music and Fun!Sat. Oct 4-5Mozart's Coffee Roasters -
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Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg
Prost! To Gemütlichkeit and Cheer Since 1981 Oktoberfest Celebrates 45 Years in the Polka Capital of Texas! For 45 unforgettable years, Fredericksburg’s Oktoberfest has brought the spirit of Bavaria to the heart of Texas. This beloved family-friendly festival is packed with three days of lively music, joyful dancing, hearty toasting, and warm Gemütlichkeit.Oct. 3-5Downtown Fredericksburg | Marktplatz
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The Austin Chronicle Virtual Hot Sauce Festival
The 30th annual Hot Sauce Festival is going virtual this year! Donate to the Central Texas Food Bank to count yourself in on the spicy festivities. The live event will feature winner announcements, hot sauce judging highlights, surprises from Camila McConaughey and Eldorado Cafe, plus music from Go Fever, Como Las Movies, Mike Melinoe, and Nemegata. Your donation helps Central Texas families in need and comes with special perks from local sponsors like Joy Organics, Tiff's Treats, Grassroots Harvest, and dozens more. Tasting kits are sold out, but all-new Hot Sauce merch is still available. Get more info and make your donation at austinchronicle.com/hot-sauce.Sun., Aug. 30Online -
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aGLIFF 33: Prism
Be the rainbow, stream the rainbow: Austin's fave queer film fest is moving to the virtual realm for two weekends in August. Viewers will have the chance to watch on-demand or livestream more than 50 feature and short films showcasing the diverse experiences of queer and trans folks from around the world. Keep up with lineup announcements at www.agliff.org.Aug. 6-9 & 13-16. Weekend badge, $35; both weekends, $65.Online -
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Anti-Racism as an Everyday Practice: A Workshop & Discussion
This workshop features a live Q&A with educators and activists Briona Jenkins and Pamela Benson-Owens; action items, resources, and next steps for implementing anti-racist practices; and moderated discussion time centering Black and nonwhite voices. All are welcome.Sat., Aug. 15, 10am-noon. Free.Online -
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Austin's Birthday Bash
Downtown Austin Alliance's third annual event is going virtual. Celebrate Austin quarantine-style with an at-home party including a concert with a lineup curated by Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone of Riders Against the Storm. Bring a piece of Republic Square to your backyard with a preordered picnic basket from Salt & Time Cafe and/or a Toy Joy birthday party kit with an Orangetheory Fitness class pass, available to pick up at the Square. You can even play a part by submitting recorded birthday wishes for the city. Get all the deets online.Event is Sat., Aug. 15, 6-8pm; preordered kit pickup Aug. 13-15Online -
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Big Medium: Tito's Prize Exhibition
A compelling exhibition of new work by Betelhem Makonnen is this year's Tito's Prize show at Big Medium Gallery. (Note: To allow for social distancing, appointments will be scheduled every 30 minutes, with a maximum of 10 guests at a time. Schedule an appointment with at least 24 hours advance notice. Masks are required at all times.)Through Sept. 5. Thu.-Sat., noon-5pm -
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Black Freedom: The History of Austin's Black Freedom Communities
Join the creative team behind feature film Austin Black Freedom Communities for a discussion on the history of these communities, including Clarksville, Wheatville and Southside. Director Funmi Ogunro, alongside her collaborators, will give you a peek behind the lens, all while dropping crucial Austin history gems.Sat., Aug. 15, 1-3pm. Free.Online -
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Christopher Jackson: Live from the West Side
Yes, here's that Grammy- and Emmy award-winning songwriter/composer and actor best known for originating the role of George Washington in the cultural phenomenon Hamilton, performing songs from his favorite musicals, pop standards, and some of his original material – with a live band, no less. He'll be talking about In the Heights and Hamilton, too, and audience members are invited to text in questions, some of which will be answered during this live event from Texas Performing Arts.Sat., Aug. 15, 7pm. $40. -
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Cloud Tree Studios: Being
Here's the final weekend for Cloud Tree's safety-optimized show of new figurative works by longtime local, Peruvian-born sculptor Alejandra Almuelle, featuring a series that "explores the state of being as a process of becoming." Our own appreciation of sculpture in general is in the process of becoming overwhelmed by the powerful beauty of what Almuelle can do with clay and pigment, and this timely exhibition is another stunning example of why. So make a reservation, put on your best mask, and be sure you don't miss this soul-fortifying opportunity.Through Aug. 22. Free. -
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Fix-It At Home! Sewing: Basics by Hand
If you've never tried your hand at sewing, this workshop is for you. Austin Resource Recovery's instructor will demonstrate three basic hand stitches, each followed by practice time for participants. Even if you only have a mending kit from a hotel, you're invited to learn and practice.Sat., Aug. 15, 10-11am. Free.Online -
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Flatbed Press: La Romita Revisited
This is a group exhibition by the participants of the 2019 Italian Il Sole Residency at La Romita, Umbria, featuring work by Jo Harvey Allen, Katherine Brimberry, Belinda Casey, Monica Cimino, Suzi Davidoff, Orna Feinstein, Mary Fischer, Elaine Johnson, Charmaine Locke, Erica Stephenson, Sam Schwartz, and Susan Schwartz. A glass of prosecco, we reckon, will be the perfect liquid accompaniment to Friday's Zoomed reception.Through Aug. 18. Free. -
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GrayDUCK Gallery: Two New Shows!
There's not just one but two new exhibitions at this esteemed Eastside gallery: 1) This year's Eyes Got It winner David Alcantar presents "Continually, the Unnameable Moves On,"illustrations and musings about negotiation, the show itself perforce renegotiated due to Our Present Circumstances. 2) M.E. Laursen has curated "Occupied," a group show exploring the experience of occupying a body, featuring work by Christina Coleman, André Fuqua, Alex Kang, Ling-Lin Ku, Jay Jones, Diego Mireles Duran, Weylin Neyra, Rachael Starbuck, Tino Ward, and Ariel Wood.Through Aug. 23, by appointment -
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ICOSA: Window Dressing VII
This latest in ICOSA's continually refreshed series of front-window installations features public (be)longing: SGMRT Rakhee Jain Desai and Jessica Blaustein's large textile panels based on a selection of Singapore MRT (subway) stations. "It feels oddly fitting that textile maps made for open interaction and touch hang silently behind a glass wall — almost like an open casket."Through Aug. 17 -
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John Mulvany: The Pattern Days
It's only because we've been a bit unnerved by this pandemic, probably: That's why the access point here makes us giggle. But damned if one of the best artists in this city, the man whose bright images of urban and forested realisms are forever haunted by ghosts of one kind or another – damned if that John Mulvany hasn't gone and mounted a public show via Google Docs. Once you get over the WHUT factor of that and have clicked to see what's up, you'll be pleasantly surprised: It's not quite as good as being there in the flesh – is anything, ever? – but this solution, room by room and painting by painting, elegantly showcases the artist's new mid-lockdown series of works depicting the deep, spirit-riddled natural world.Through Aug. 16. Free. -
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Mexic-Arte Museum: Call for Día de los Muertos Ofrendas
Mexic-Arte Museum is seeking community altar artists for their Día de los Muertos celebration this fall. Artists must be able to complete installation between Sept. 7 and Sept. 15. Email curator George Vargas for an application.Application deadline: Aug. 26 -
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Northern-Southern: Baton
This is a group show by relay, begun in July of 2020 as a method of socially distancing a community in the height of the pandemic: Artists took turns alone in the space, each adding to the exhibition. Now, as it nears its close, the exhibition resembles a community in which work converses and overlaps. With Adreon Henry, Vy Ngo, Dawn Okoro, Leon Alesi, Matt Steinke, Sev Coursen, Stella Alesi, and more.Closing reception: Sat., July 24, 3-9pm -
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Pride in Your Neighborhood
Break out the rainbows for this citywide socially distanced Pride celebration because Austin Outpost is asking folks to help cover their neighborhoods with Pride flags, balloons, and decorative lights.Sun.-Sun., Aug. 9-15Citywide -
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Rebel Cheese: Vegan Cheese Tasting
Yeah, we know: Vegan cheese? But remember that, pre-pandemic, when Rebel Cheese opened in Mueller there were lines out the damn door for these plant-based cheesy comestibles – and the subsequent raves from aficionados were nigh on dairy-deafening. So unless you have something against good food and flavor, this virtual tasting party (featuring a firm pepper jack, dill havarti, black ash chèvre, and a garlic herb boursin) is worth looking into (and nomming on) no matter what the parameters of your diet are.Wed., Aug. 19, 7pm. $35. -
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Self Portraits: The Vortex Edition
This is Bottle Alley Theatre's ongoing open canvas for experimentation, self-expression, and honesty. This latest iteration is curated by Chris Fontanes and written, filmed, and performed in isolation with collaborators from both Bottle Alley and the Vortex, bringing "the same level of anarchy and honesty as live performances, experienced from the safety of your own home."Aug. 14-16. $10. -
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Siete Foods: Salsa-Making Class
It's a summer-perfect virtual class in which chefs from Mexican-American food brand Siete Foods show how to make three different salsa recipes – pepita tomatillo salsa, charred peach habanero salsa, and salsa cruda – in addition to revealing the recipes for delicious cocktails (or mocktails) to enjoy while dipping their signature tortilla chips. Bonus: All proceeds from this instructional event go to World Central Kitchen. AND: The price includes a free bundle of Siete’s Grain-Free Tortilla Chips, if purchased by Aug. 10.Class: Tue., Aug. 18, 6pm. $10. -
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Teen Service Days With Generation Serve
Teen service days are a chance for teens to volunteer virtually alongside their peers. Youth can learn about volunteering with organizations via guest speakers and participate in activities like creating cards for kids in foster care. Join in via Zoom.Sat., Aug. 29, noon-1pm
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60th Anniversary Summer Celebration
All summer long, Natural Bridge Caverns is celebrating six decades of discovery. There are several tours and attractions, including the new Twisted Trails adventure course and a chance to pan for treasures just like gold miners.Through Aug. 23. $10-30. -
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Alamo on Demand
Make any Tuesday terror-iffic, any Wednesday weird, and the rest of the week fantastic with Alamo Drafthouse curated picks via Alamo on Demand. If a film is there, it's because an Alamo programmer loves it. It's kinda like going to your favorite video store when you could do that, mixed with going to your favorite theatre, when you could do that too. Staff picks, cult classics, Found Footage Fest and Master Pancake, Weird Wednesday and Terror Tuesday, Fantastic Fest faves, they're all there for rental or purchase.OngoingOnline via ondemand.drafthouse.com -
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All Genders, Lifestyles and Identities Film Festival
This virtual edition, aGLIFF 33: Prism, will offer more than 65 films, with features, shorts, and events showcasing the diverse experiences of LGBTQIA people. Badges and single tickets are available, but it's also a great time to become an aGLIFF member, which gets you tons of perks for the fest and throughout the year.Aug. 6-16. $35 per weekend, $65 for both.Online via www.agliff.org -
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Armadillo World Headquarters 50th Anniversary Exhibition
AusPop presents a celebration of the legendary Armadillo World Headquarters, offering an impressive array of posters, photos, and newspaper clippings with which to immerse yourself in the venue's well-documented history. (No one may know exactly where we're going, these days, but this is – vividly – where we've been.) You can schedule a time in advance to visit the gallery (any Saturday or Sunday) and you've gotta wear a mask, citizen, because this long strange trip is something we're still in the confounding middle of, y'dig?Through Dec. 13 -
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Artisan Mercado
The Artisan Mercado has reopened at La Peña Gallery with social distancing and safety measures in place. The market features Latino products from different regions of Mexico, Honduras, Colombia, and the Southwest, including handcrafted jewelry and ceramics, ethnic clothing and handbags, as well as paintings and drawings. Parking is available at the Austin Convention Center.First and third Saturdays, 10am-4pm. Free. -
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Artus Co: Amigos
Artus Co is "a community of artists and makers at the Arboretum," and they've got a new display of that Matthew Rodriguez's work (you know: from Cheer Up Charlies, and random happy-faced trees, and those kerchief-masked black cats all over town?) and you're invited to stop by and see it inside the current pop-up shop of local creative goodness.Through Aug. 15. Daily, noon-6pm1000 Research -
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Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund
The city's Economic Development Department reopened the fund on Aug. 10 to reach additional local musicians facing hardships due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Apply for one of the $1,000 grants online if you're eligible.Applications open until funding expendedOnline -
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Austin Public Library Virtual Summer Reading Program
Download an age-appropriate "Quest Log" (children, youth, teen, or adult), then submit a form whenever a challenge is completed and earn a digital badge. Use the Austin Public Library's curbside pickup or virtual catalog to check out materials to complete your quest.Through Aug. 31Online -
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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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