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Affordable Art Fair Austin
Affordable Art Fair Austin will launch in May 2024, showcasing original contemporary artworks ranging between $100 to $10,000. Welcoming a whole host of local, national and international exhibitors, their spectacular first edition is set to be unmissable!May 16-19Palmer Events Center -
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Courthouse Nights in Lockhart, Texas!
Don't miss the return of Courthouse Nights in Lockhart! Centered around the beautiful Caldwell County Courthouse lawn, the FREE and family-friendly live music series features an all-star lineup with Dale Watson, EZ Band, Deadeye, Rattlesnake Milk, and Simons Says. Held every third Friday of the month from April to August!Fri. Apr. 19, 7pm-10pmLockhart, Texas
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Luck Summit: Planting the Seed
Willie Nelson and Luck Presents' multi-day virtual summit seeks to destigmatize, educate, and promote cannabis culture in an informative and entertaining way. Hosted by Nathaniel Rateliff, advocates will discuss the plant from a political, ethics, economic, wellness, community, industry, and science point of view. It's the marquee event of the "High Holidays," a cannabis celebration that begins on 4/20 and ends on Willie's birthday, April 29, and benefits the Cannabis Voter Project.April 26-29Virtual -
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Cured (2020)
Queer Spectrum Series: The doc takes viewers inside the campaign that ultimately led the American Psychiatric Association to remove “homosexuality” from its list of mental illnesses in 1973. Don't miss the post-screening Q&A on Thu., April 22, between the filmmakers, Transgender Education Network of Texas Executive Director Emmett Schelling, aGLIFF Artistic Director Bears Rebecca Fonté, and others.Screening & live Q&A: Thu., April 22, 7pm; screening period: Thu.-Wed., April 22-28. Members, free; nonmembers, $12.Online: www.agliff.org -
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Dear V
BLiPSWiTCH welcomes you to the Curtain Theatre to experience Dear V, where contemporary dance will take center stage for the first time in the history of this outdoor Shakespearean theater on Lake Austin. Drawing on historical and literary themes, five female dancers "embrace the obscurity and contradictions of the human experience, illuminating the prismatic complexity, valor and rawness of the feminine sublime." Featuring Henna Chou and Drew Silverman performing a live original score, with Claire Brunelli, Celeste Camfield, Taryn Lavery, Alex Miller, and Amy Myers embodying the movements.Through May 4. Sun., 5pm; Mon.-Tue., 6:30pm. $25. -
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Hold Me Well
Shrewd Productions presents this virtual world premiere of Eva Suter’s sci-fi re-envisioning of Shakespeare's Othello, depicting "a desolate, Central Texas inhabited solely by women after a catastrophic war has eradicated the male population. With the threat of another war and a new romance quickly unfolding before them, five women bound by the tragedy must entrust their lives to one another in order to save themselves and humanity." (Well, damn – count us in on that action, tyvm.) Directed by Rudy Ramirez, starring Ellie McBride, Hayley Armstrong, Elizabeth Mason, Emily Rankin, and Taylor Flanagan. Note: Click here to view the original trailer for the show.Through April 30. $8. -
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Lights Out for Wildlife
Several major migratory flyways pass through Texas. Every spring and fall, millions of birds pass through the state. Many birds fly at night, but can become disoriented by bright lights. Texans can help solve this problem by turning off non-essential lights late at night during the peak of migratory season.Through May 7, 11pm-6amStatewide -
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May 1 Special Election Early Voting
Cast your ballot anywhere you see a "Vote Here/Vote Aquí" sign. Read the latest on local races on our Elections Page; need help making up your mind? Check out our endorsements and get to the polls!April 19-27Citywide -
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AISD Dyslexia & Literacy Department Family Meeting
Learn about available resources and subscriptions to help keep your AISD student reading over the summer. There will be Spanish language interpretation services for the meeting.Mon., April 26, 6:30-7:30pm. Registration required.Online -
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APL Bookmobile
Get free books for kids at Austin Public Library's Bookmobile, visiting Navarro ECHS on April 26, 10am-noon; Summit Oaks on April 27, 4-5pm; and Alexander Oaks on April 29, 4-5pm.Mon., April 26, 10am-noonNavarro Early College High School, 1201 Payton Gin; Summit Oaks Apartments, 11607 Sierra Nevada; Alexander Oaks Apartments, 6119 Valiant Circle -
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Basket Case (1982)
Blue Mondays With AGFA: Screening as part of the American Genre Film Archive series. A young man carrying a basket containing his Siamese twin brother seeks vengeance on the doctors who separated them against their will.Mon., April 26, 8:30pm -
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Blue Monday Blues Jam
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Books & Babies Virtual Storytime
Join a lap-sit storytime interspersed with songs, rhymes, and finger plays for babies and parents.Mondays, 2pm. Free, but RSVP. -
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BYO Vinyl With Kiss or Kill
Live your DJ dream by bringing a few fave records and letting them take a spin at the turntables. The first six participants get a free drink, too!Mondays, 6-9pm -
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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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Club Latinitas
Enrollment is open and ongoing for this free bilingual afterschool club for all girls age 9-14, which includes fun, educational activities with technology and media.Through May 21, 4-6pm -
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Coach DJ’s Memorial Bench-a-Thon
This virtual event will honor the memory of beloved Coach DJ Cedent, who passed in 2019. Proceeds will benefit Austin Simply Fit’s scholarship fund, to be given to select AISD student athletes entering college in the fall. Participants will film themselves completing their best one rep max bench press and submit via email or social media.April 25-May 1. $20 recommended donation.Virtual -
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College, Career & FAFSA Spring Action Week
Virtual help sessions are available to AISD class of 2021 seniors who need assistance with completing their FAFSA applications or applying for financial aid.Mon.-Thu., April 26-29Online -
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Special Screenings
Dazed and Confused (1993)
Cast Reunion: Thanks to the magic of Zoom and production from Alamo Drafthouse as part of its "Support Local Cinemas" initiative, spring screenings of Dazed include a cast reunion featurette hosted by Jack Black and including Matthew McConaughey, Parker Posey, and director Richard Linklater.Thu.-Mon., May 6-10; times vary -
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Dear Mr. Brody (2021)
A documentary by Keith Maitland (Tower) about Michael Brody Jr., a young hippie millionaire who in 1970 promised to give away his inheritance for world peace. The film screened at SXSW last month, and this one-night-only event will include the filmmakers in attendance. Read our review and interview with Maitland here.Mon., April 26, 8:30pm -
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Design Commission Meeting
Commission-specific business covers progress on the Urban Design Guidelines revision, recommendations to City Council for proposed changes to the Downtown Density Bonus Program, and other items.Mon., April 26, 5:30pmVideoconference -
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Special Screenings
Dying Doesn't Feel Like What I'm Doing (2020)
Rachel Cowan was a civil rights activist, community organizer, rabbi, and beloved and influential teacher. See the doc about her life and her wisdom in "dying well" after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, then join a Q&A panel to meet filmmaker Paula Weiman-Kelman, Austin Jewish Film Festival’s Dr. David Goldblatt, and members of Jewish Family Service to discuss the film and learn about JFS’s new Wise Aging program.Film available through May 2; Q&A Sun., May 2, 2pmOnline: www.austinjff.org -
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Esquina Tango Outdoor Classes
Esquina Tango has a full calendar of socially distanced, donation-based outdoor classes like samba, salsa aerobics, and of course, tango. Check out the full calendar online.Ongoing -
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Givens Pool Community Meeting
The project team behind Givens' renovation will share possible concepts for the new Eastside pool.Mon., April 26, 5:30-7pm. Registration required.Online -
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HIV Planning Council Meeting
Today's agenda includes important presentations about HIV/AIDS data in the Austin area from both Austin Public Health and Texas Department State Health Services.Mon., April 26, 6pmVideoconference -
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It’s Strawberry Time
The berries are ripe for the picking! Check the website for the latest updates. Enjoy additional farm activities on weekends; closed Wednesdays.Through May. Mon.-Tue., 8:30am-5:30pm, Thu.-Sat., 8:30am-5:30pm, Sun., 1-5pmSweet Berry Farm, Burnet -
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