Celebrate Pride – yours, theirs, the city's – with the boiz! Added bonus: Zane Zena will grace the stage with a special performance. 18 and up welcome!
This Austin Blues Society competition for the best blues band and acoustic act in Central Texas will send the winner to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis.
KUT's Rebecca McInroy speaks with Carmarion Anderson of The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries, Attorney Claire Bow, Chuck Smith from Equality Texas, and Professor Shane Whalley from the UT School of Social Work on what it means to be trans in the current political climate and how allies can provide effective and helpful support.
Community members are invited to provide feedback for the Travis County Healthcare District, doing business as Central Health. Tuesday's forum is conducted in English, Wednesday's in Spanish. Childcare and refreshments provided.
Wells Fargo has partnered with ASA to offer free professional clothing, résumé building, and interview practice to ASA clients and the community. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions in English and Spanish.
This is a To Be Announced party with Austin International Drag Foundation, Vegas Van Cartier, and a rotating cast of drag stars. Get inspired. Be entertained. Follow the face for deets.
A queer people of color community event discussing food, nutrition, health, and wellness with healing artist and acupuncturist Tonya Lyles. Please bring note-taking materials and an example grocery list.
Follow the evolution of the gaming industry from the Seventies to the present day with a focus on the local scene from Richard Garriott's Ultima series to John Romero's Doom to the developers making waves on today's gaming platforms.
Daily through March 18, 2018. Museum admission: $13 ($9, kids).
Kids will get pro instruction with camp director and former National Pro Fast Pitch League player Shanna Diller, a camp T-shirt, and two tickets to an upcoming Express game.
The one-hour dance class is perfect for beginners or those wanting to brush up on their skill. Then stick: around for an evening of dancing with Two Tons of Steel.
Austin Water is collaborating with the community to create a 100-year water plan to best manage Austin’s water supply. Get informed and share your thoughts. Kid-friendly; summer treats provided.
County commissioners are looking to fill two seats for the board of trustees of Integral Care this October. Qualified individuals wishing to represent the county should apply. Find details online or call.
El Buen Samaritano hosts a public participation challenge to raise awareness of the services they provide to Latino and immigrant families. Enter by uploading your Grito videos (a cry for independence, a halt to oppression, and a soulful shout) to social media with #gritochallenge, then tag three other people to do it on social media.
Kick off Pride week with a Tour de Gay Bars. Austin Pride celebrates their boozy sponsors with a crawl from BT2 to Iron Bear to Highland then Rain, Sellers, and OCH.
Wanna be in the parade? You've got some options.: 1) Balloon artists Nate the Great and Stacy Pineapple are looking for walkers to join their wearable balloon art float. Email for deets: balloonsbypineapple@gmail.com: 2) Lesbutante and the Boss have an open call for their parade pre-party and float. Different seats range from $33-65. See FB for deets.: 3) Pride Grand Marshal and Counter Balance ED Fatima Mann invites people of the global majority to join her in the parade to create space for those who identify as LGBTQ and POC. See FB.: 4) Equality Texas is also looking for marchers! Interested parties should visit the linked Google Doc for deets.
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office Victim Services Unit needs volunteers to offer immediate assistance to victims of various criminal and crisis circumstances. Those interested must complete a training program from Sept. 11-Oct. 2 (Mon. and Thu., 6-9pm, Sat. 9am-5pm).