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Professional, soloist, demi-soloist auditions. Here are a variety of opportunities for a variety of ages from 7-10, 11-12, and 13 and up. See website for details.

Do you know someone who is still rockin' it at or after 60? Connected Senior Care Advantage is searching for a dozen inspirational adults ages 60-69 that are "healthy in mind and body and are contributing to Austin in some way." The winners will be selected by a panel of celebrity judges and included in a calendar photo shoot.

The city's newly minted United Soccer League team will be hosting games at COTA starting in March 2019. Season passes are now available.

Hits supplied by DJ Diggy Dutch.

Seventy years after the luxury liner sank in the Atlantic more than 150 items from the wreck were brought up from the ocean floor and brought together for this fascinating show. Timed tickets are required.

A meeting the Community Advancement Network's board – a partnership of government, nonprofit, private, and faith-based organizations working to improve social, health, educational, and economic opportunities in Austin. See agenda for details.

Breakfast roundtable discussion with Women Communicators of Austin.

Regent Empress Simone Riviera and Regent Emperor Jake St. Stone are throwing one helluva crowning celebration and ode to the Eighties. The welcome party kicks off Thursday, followed by pool parties, drag shows, and the coronation on Saturday night. See ticket link for schedule.

COVER 3 is hosting a special back-to-school supply drive benefiting the Rainbow Room, an org providing resources for abused children. Collection boxes are available at each Austin-area COVER 3 and COVER 2 restaurant. They're looking for backpacks, folders, notebooks, pencils, crayons, markers, and things of that sort.

Maeve Haven gets her host on with CupCake, Grandma Steven, and Scarlett Kiss. These bbs are taking the stage at 10pm and offer an encore at midnight.

Join the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce on Sept. 6-9, for three days of networking, speakers, workshops, receptions, and awards.

Free Minds is a program of Foundation Communities in partnership with UT-Austin and ACC and is designed to serve adults who have faced barriers to higher education. Books, tuition, and child care are provided at no cost to students, and those who successfully complete the course earn 6 college credits.

This monthly pop-up market promises "a Friday evening full of magic, music, Lotería and tons of amazing artists and vendors."

Grandma Steven is taking on the role of Lotería caller at this month's magic market with local self-identified WOC artists and music by See Jane Spin.

Get detailed instructions on how to develop business plan for a small startup.

Lakeway Municipal Court will dismiss Failure to Appear and Violate Promise to Appear charges under certain conditions from now through Aug. 30. Those who voluntarily turn themselves in to court staff to pay fines will not be arrested. Call Warrant Clerk Martina Brazell for more information.

Meet at Jo's for a cuppa coffee, then take a stroll through Downtown Austin with an ATX tour guide.

Grocery Pup samples and complimentary dog grooming from Bark Avenue Mobile Groomers. Sign-ups start on-site at 5:50pm on a first-come, first-served basis. While the pup gets groomed, grab a cold one from Austin Eastciders and play some backyard games.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is stocking 17 locations in 16 cities, including Austin, with channel catfish throughout the summer.

A group of LGBTQ players from Softball Austin are startin' up a new team to complete in the D Division this fall and they're looking for ballers and batters now! Practices will begin the first Sunday in August. No skill required. If you have never played, there is a place for you in the team. D team will play two games every Sunday for six to eight weeks. Email to sign up or ask questions.

NFBPA Central Texas Chapter is looking for presentations for this November's Regional Leadership Summit. They're looking for speakers to "energize professionals at all levels to seek their best selves."

Colton Dowling hosts a very extra weekly variety show mashing up national touring stand-up comedians and local improv inspired by the special guests. How meta can you get?

With Drag Out HIV and DJ GirlFriend ATX. Ticket purchase includes two drink tickets and raffle entry. Proceeds go to Planned Parenthood Texas Votes.

Nothing says Pride like ping-pong parties. Join Mandy Quinn – your emcee for the evening – for some crazy interactive ping-pong stunts with a queer twist. SPiN is partnering with dating app Chappy too, so show your Mr. Right or Mr. Right Now for a free cocktail. Table rental proceeds go to Out Youth.

Circle Brewing Company wants to celebrate Pride weekend too! So they're hosting a happy hour featuring DJ Nevolution and their Fanny Pack Kölsch. Part of the proceeds will be donated to Out Youth.

QuakeCon welcomes thousands of gamers from around the world each year for a four-day video game festival featuring North America’s largest BYOC (bring your own computer) LAN Party.

Critical repairs to the world’s largest spring-fed swimming pool are about to begin and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation is seeking donations to help cover the estimated $2 million project. The park remains open for day-use with limited facilities.

Shakespeare’s classic love story comes alive with student actors in nine performances in the outdoor theatre.

Sea turtle nesting season on the Texas coast has officially begun. If you see a sea turtle heading for the dunes, a nest, or even the distinctive tracks, call the hotline so a trained volunteer can protect the site.

Over four weekends the student actors present some of the bard’s greatest plays in the theater barn.

The brewery will donate $1 for every beer sold to TLC and their mission to protect the land, water, and wildlife of Texas.

The LASA iGEM team – a group of high school students working on synthetic biology research in the Ellington Lab at UT-Austin – will be extracting DNA from cheek cells and strawberries.

Beats by DJ Kurupt & Buck Rogers and special cocktails on the WET Deck from Memorial Day to Halloween.

Central Health Enterprise and the Central Texas Food Bank will provide Travis County low-income families a healthy, free lunch every weekday for 11 weeks, beginning June 4. A weekend take-home food bag will be available on Fridays.

Enjoy a tax-free weekend as you shop for back to school supplies. Most clothing, footwear, and backpacks will be covered. For a full list, see www.texastaxholiday.org.

Support GirlForward through an in-store giving activity. Enjoy a TOMS pop-up shop, free food, photo booth, and swag bags.

The third annual Topgolf Tour is coming to Austin on Sept. 23. Play for a chance to win $50,000 and a ticket to the championship in Las Vegas. New this year is a military division, open to active duty and veteran members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Know the future.

Spend two hours of your day helping high school graduates practice their presentation skills. No preparation necessary. Training and lunch provided.

Trade a pint of blood for a pint of ice cream. Anyone who donates, or attempts to donate at any We Are Blood donor center (or daily mobile drive) will leave with a free pint of Blue Bell ice cream.