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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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Child Care Provider Relief Grant Application Period Open
The Austin Child Care Provider Relief Grant provides immediate one-time financial assistance to eligible child care centers, including home providers. In partnership with the city of Austin, United Way for Greater Austin will accept applications and provide consultation and case management services to grant applicants. Join a webinar on Wed., July 22, at 9am to get more information.Open July 21 to Oct. 1 or when funding is expended, whichever is firstOnline -
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ChingonX Fire: Group Exhibit
Inspired by the Mexican American Cultural Center's annual La Mujer celebration – and by the first feminist of the New World, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz – this online group exhibit is curated by April Garcia and features womxn-identifying and nongender-specific artists whose artwork is tied to activism, feminism, cultural. and gender identity storytelling, environmental protection, and socioeconomic parity.Free. -
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Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival Online
CTDFF presents their online short film showcase and live Q&As with filmmakers available all month, and when you register you'll be among the first to get tickets for the festival in October.Through Sept. 15Online via www.txdisabilities.org -
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CIS Ready for School Supply Drive
This year, the Communities in Schools supply drive is more important than ever. As students return to school, whether in a building or at home, they will need the right tools to ensure success. Donate now to help CIS Central Texas reach their $75K goal.OngoingOnline -
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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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Dancing With Ourselves
DJ minimus spins your Eighties favorites by request.Through August 30. Sundays, 9pm. Free (tips encouraged).Online -
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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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El Sabor de Austin Auction for Latinitas
Dozens of Austin's coolest and most philanthropic restaurants joined forces to empower tomorrow's courageous leaders: Latinitas students. Latinitas is the original bilingual STEM education program for girls in Austin, and your auction bids will keep this essential program going. You can't miss with any of these options, but a small sample of the items up for bidding includes gift cards from Tiff's Treats, Via 313, Sugar Mama's, and Bird Bird Biscuit.Through Aug. 29 -
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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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Georgetown Art Center: Ingrained
Georgetown? Yeah, whatthehell, there's a pandemic on; so we're gonna list some things beyond Austin right now, capiche? And this is a show of five artists – Aimée M. Everett, Alicia Philley, Caroline Walker, Linda Wandt, and Thomas Cook – with differing styles and subjects who are united by their use of a common material: Wood.Through Aug. 23 -
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Good Morning Son (2018)
A compelling anti-war film about a young soldier injured in a military operation, followed by a Q&A with director: Sharon Bar Ziv.Screening Thu.-Sat., Aug. 20-22; Q&A Sun., Aug. 23, 2pmOnline via www.austinjff.org -
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Happy on the Inside
Did you know happiness is something you can train in? This weekly course teaches simple and effective meditations to cultivate happiness and connect to the potential for lasting happiness and freedom.Sundays in August, 10:30am-noon. $12.Online -
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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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Isolation Congregation w/ Dave Madden
Venmo: @dmadden82; CashApp: $DaveMadden; PayPal/Zelle: dmadden82@gmail.comWednesdays, 7pm and Sundays, 10:30am -
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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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Link & Pin: Christopher Hynes
Christopher Hynes exhibits his color field paintings that are created with multiple layers of pigmented plaster to form a unique surface and depth that is transformed with the changing light of day. Note: The gallery is now open by appointment on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.Through Sept. 27 -
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Little White Chapel Pop-up Weddings
Now here's an idea: quick, gorgeous, COVID-conscious weddings with all the bells and whistles, put on by some of Austin's favorite local vendors, at the iconic Mercury Hall. You'll be in and out in a jif, and the space will be sanitized and set up for the next happy couple. They're getting booked up fast, so sign up ASAP.Slots available for Fri.-Sun., Sept. 11-13, 11am-8:30pm. $2000. -
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Live Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing
Gates open at 11am with post time at 1pm for quarter horse and thoroughbred horse racing.Sat-Sun., Aug. 22-23. $10.Fredericksburg -
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Music on the Lantana Stage
Sip a cold brew while listening to the Janie Balderas Duo on Saturday afternoon and Brandon Padier on Sunday.Sat.-Sun., Aug. 22-23Roughhouse Brewery, San Marcos -
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Northern-Southern: No Outlet
This is a group show of interventions and intentions at dead ends, sidewalk ends, cul-de-sacs, end-of-paths, and no-outlets, dispersed across Austin, with creations by Adreon Denson Henry, Amanda Julia Steinback, Amy Scofield, Emma Hadzi Antich, Laura Latimer, Leon Alesi, Mai Gutierrez, Ric Nelson, Sarah Fagan, Saul Jerome San Juan, Sean Ripple, Staci Maloney, and Tammy West.Free. -
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Nourishing Flow Yoga With Sarah
A gentle vinyasa class that explores foundational poses, breath work, and intuitive movement. This class is accessible to beginners, but all levels are welcome.Sundays, 1:30-2:30pm. Suggested $10 donation.Online via Zoom -
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Paramount Theatre at Home
This series offers a selection of films curated by Paramount expert programmer Stephen Jannise as well as meal pairings so you can enjoy dinner and a movie. They've taken the guesswork out of movie night and arranged discounts with participating restaurants. Get all the details online.OngoingOnline via www.austintheatre.org
