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Armadillo Art Concierge
Sadly, we can't visit the Armadillo Art Bazaar in person this year. The next best thing is Armadillo Art Concierge, an online, curated shopping guide pointing visitors to collections by content, process, medium, or artist location. Follow them on social media @armadillobazaar to see spotlighted art each day.Ongoing -
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Art & Business Conversation Series
The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center, in collaboration with Capitol View Arts, presents this series providing professional development skills and addressing challenges that Black and Brown creatives in Austin area face in regard to launching their careers.Thursdays through Nov. 19, 11:30am-1pmOnline -
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Art & Business Series Vol. 3
This series seeks to provide professional development opportunities for early-mid career artists of color. Join Shani Hebert for a tax info session geared towards artists, creatives, and designers.Thu., Nov. 19, 11:30am-1pm. Free (registration required).Online -
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Art for the People: Where the Bots Begin
Lauren Briére’s art escorts the viewer on a visual journey into outer space, the fun of sports, walks in nature, and various adventures and shenanigans, as Art for the People showcases 200-plus sketches that are the artist's penciled beginnings to creating her whimsical "Robots in Rowboats."Through Jan. 3 -
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ATX TV Fest Discussion: The Right Stuff
ATX TV Fest presents a star-studded conversation about the National Geographic original series for Disney+, which centers on the incredible story of the early days of the U.S. space program.Thu., Nov. 19, 4pmOnline via www.atxfestival.com -
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ATXelerator 2021 Application
The ATXelerator aims to provide aspiring public officials with an experiential education on how Austin city government functions. This year's program will incorporate a hybrid learning model offering socially distanced, in-person activities as well as having all activities be available virtually.Deadline: Dec. 7. Application, free; tuition (if admitted), $195.Online -
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Austin Creative Reuse
ACR is such a neat place, filled to the brim with donations of reusable items, but you don't even have to be there to take advantage of their Earth-friendly stock. Shop online for gifts, holiday wrapping, craft supplies and notions, and even fun mystery packs.OngoingOnline or in-store at 2005 Wheless -
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Austin FC
Austin FC is getting in gear for their inaugural season in 2021, and there's exciting news coming out regularly. Sign up for their newsletter or follow them on Facebook to get all the updates on the stadium, the draft, their brand-spankin'-new uniform, the 4ATX Foundation, and more.Ongoing -
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Austin Guitar Quartet: Looking Up
Presented in partnership with The Contemporary Austin, the Austin Guitar Quartet performs solos, duos, and quartets bringing the sculptures of Laguna Gloria to life. Part live stream, part curated tour, this show will be just what you need to, briefly, transcend the pandemic.Thu., Nov. 19, 7pm. Donations accepted. -
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Austin Jewish Film Festival
AJFF was scheduled to end Nov. 13, but it's been extended an extra week, so you still have time to catch the films, some of them for free!Through Nov. 20Online via www.austinjff.org -
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Austin Polish Film Festival
This year, APFF has taken most of the screenings to the virtual realm, offering two months of Polish features and documentaries online, as well three films co-presented with Austin Jewish Film Festival and a few screenings at Galaxy Highland.Through Dec. 31Online via www.austinpolishfilm.com -
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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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Austin School of Film Holiday Box
Show your support of the Austin film scene with this box packed with merch: a retro-style ringer T and tote, a polka-dot bandanna for you or your pup, stickers, and more fun goodies. It's a perfect gift for yourself or any film fan in your life, and proceeds support Austin School of Film's programs and the thousands they serve each year.Preorder by Nov. 27; ships Dec. 7 -
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Austin School of Film Winter Workshops
Several fun virtual workshops with holiday themes are coming up via ASOF's Play at Home program. Most have supply kits and require advance registration: Register by Nov. 27 for DIY VHS Basics (Nov. 28, noon-2pm), 16mm Direct Animation (Dec. 5, 3-5pm), SFX Makeup Workshop (Dec. 6, noon-3pm), and Zinemaking Workshop (Dec. 6, 3:30-6:30pm).Ongoing -
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Be a Santa to a Senior
Fulfilling a senior's Christmas wish couldn't be easier. Simply visit Home Instead Senior Care's virtual tree, choose a recipient, and purchase their wish list item from Amazon. It'll be safely delivered and will make someone's day. You can also visit one of Home Instead's three Austin-area locations to participate.Through Dec. 15Virtual -
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Bee Cave Arts Foundation: Dark Sky Photography
Note: This exhibition is on on display at "The Hive" in the Hill Country Galleria. See website for more.Through Nov. 28. Free.12700 Hill Country Blvd. -
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BizAid Business Orientation Webinar
A general overview of opening a small business or re-evaluating an existing business during its growth.Thu., Nov. 19, 10-11am. Free (registration required).Online -
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Bonnie Whitmore & Her Virtual Gallery
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BSC Reopening Business Safely Global Forum
Business is not as usual. This is a safe place to talk about business concerns, share ideas, and hear from weekly business expert guests.Thursdays, 12-1pm. Through Dec. 16. Free.Online -
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BSC's Rebuilding Business Nationwide Forum
Business Success Center offers a weekly opportunity to network with other business owners and learn from one another. It's an open forum so you can come and go as you please.Thursdays, 12-1pm. Through Dec. 17. Free.Online -
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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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Camiba Art: Intersecting Stories
Make an appointment to check out the new and classic works of local artist Adreon Henry, is what we're recommending right now. Camiba has curated up a fine exhibition of the man's heavily handworked, woven-vinyl, eroded-screenprint, polychrome creations to dazzle your mind and entice fantasies of having such things displayed on your own walls.Through Nov. 21 -
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Capital City Black Film Festival
The theme this year is "Breakthrough: Unleash Your Power," with a focus on exploring the impacts of racism on Black mental health. There's a wide range of passes available, from bronze to VIP, and even a free sampler option. VIP is the way to go, getting you access to all the spotlight films and 20 screening blocks, plus industry panels, filmmaker Q&As, a T-shirt, and exclusive treats from sponsors.Fri.-Sun., Dec. 4-6. Free-$65.Online via www.capcitybff.com -
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Central Texas Food Bank Giving Opportunities
The holidays will be tougher for everyone this year. The food bank has put together a list of 10 ways to make a difference to someone in need, from an online matched donation to donating your change at participating stores. Check out the list online and help CTFB fight hunger.Ongoing -
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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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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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Coats for Kids
The Junior League of Austin will distribute over 30,000 coats at the annual Coats for Kids Distribution Day event. To receive a coat, AISD students who qualify for free and reduced lunch services can register by filling out this form. If you've got a coat to donate, you can drop it off at any Jack Brown Dry Cleaners. Monetary donations can be made online at www.jlaustin.org. See website for volunteer registration.Request a coat deadline: Nov. 20; coat distribution: Dec. 1-12Citywide -
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Coming of Age Online Holiday Fundraiser
Double your holiday gifting by supporting a local nonprofit as you shop. Visit this unique online estate sale for electronics, collectibles, kitchenware, and lots more, and all proceeds benefit Travis County's Coming of Age program, which supports individuals age 50 and up. Shipping and local delivery are available.OngoingVirtual
