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aGLIFF Presents Buddies (1985)
Austin's queer film fest closes out two weeks of Pride with a special screening of Buddies. The 1985 film was the first drama to tackle AIDS (director Arthur J. Bressan Jr. and co-star Geoff Edholm were later lost to the virus that took millions of lives). Unavailable for years, the film has since been restored for this Texas premiere.Wed., Aug. 15, 7:30pm. $12. -
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Identity: An Evening of Art, Education, and Multicultural Community
This event is sure to have something for everyone: a photography exhibit, a documentary short screening, DJ collective Chulita Vinyl Club, local food & drinks, and pop-up vendors including the Frida Friday ATX market. Proceeds go to GirlForward, a nonprofit providing resources to displaced immigrant high school girls. Tickets will not be available at the door so be sure to purchase in advance!Wed., Aug. 15, 6-9pm. $25. -
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AAC Summer Camp for Shelter Dogs
The Austin Animal Center needs foster parents for its summer camp program to give dogs a break from the shelter life. You don't have to have foster experience, but they do ask that you sign on for two weeks.Pickup is open Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, 11am-7pm. Free. -
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Absolute Beginning Pilates Group Reformer Workout
The workshop is designed to give you a deep understanding of the fundamental principles that make Pilates on the Reformer one of the most effective, safe, and gentle ways to move your body.Aug. 15-Sept. 19. Wednesdays, 6:30-7:10pm. $150 for six weeks. -
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Austin 60 Strong Calendar Contest
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.Through Aug. 15Austin -
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Austin Bold FC
The city's newly minted United Soccer League team will be hosting games at COTA starting in March 2019. Season passes are now available.$189 for 20-game season pass. -
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Austin Code: Boat Dock Registration Program
Boat dock owners are now required to properly address and register their dock with the city. Now through Sept. 30, owners can take advantage of the current grace period as there's no cost to register at this time.Through Sun., Sept. 30 -
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“Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit”
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.June 2-Jan. 5Mayborn Museum, Waco -
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Beers for Beto
Join O'Rourke supporters across the state in learning how to get involved and get Ted Cruz out of the Senate.Wed., Aug. 15, 6-8:30pmRSVP for location -
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BizAid Business Orientation
An overview on opening a small business or re-evaluating an existing one during growth.Wed., Aug. 15, 11am-12:30pm. Free. -
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BizOpen: Commercial Property Requirements
An overview of Austin's development process for new businesses and tips to efficiently navigate the system.Wed., Aug. 15, 10-11am. Free. -
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BookSpring Lunch & Learns
Want to learn about early literacy, nonprofits, and BookSpring’s programs and services? Then attend a lunch & learn facilitated by the org's executive director Emily Ball Cicchini. Topics and readings vary monthly and will be available online one week before the next meet-up. Meet in library lobby. August's topic is volunteerism and values.Third Wednesdays, noon-1pm. Free, donations accepted. -
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BossBabes Meet-Up
A feel-good, do-good mixer for all women and nonbinary creatives, organizers, entrepreneurs and interested babes. Lindsay Eyth, eythink illustrator and founder of The Mall; founder of Texas Collegiate Moms Jasmine Robinson; and HBIC at the That Time of the Month late-night show, Meghan Ross, will talk the talk if you walk the walk.Wed., Aug. 15, 6:30-9:30pm. $8-15. -
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Child Passenger Safety Car Seat Check Event
Learn how to properly install your car seat. Register online or call the EMS Safety Hotline.Third Wednesdays -
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College Days
Bring a friend for a paddle on a Wednesday and get a buy one, get one free special for the first hour on single kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Both students must have a valid student ID.Wednesdays, 7:30am. $10-15 an hour rentals. -
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Early Bird Registration: Hispanic Business Convention of Texas
Join the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce on Sept. 6-9, for three days of networking, speakers, workshops, receptions, and awards.Early bird registration ends Aug. 15.. $25-$1500. -
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Happy Hour Double Feature
Two movies and happy hour prices all night long. Follow the gram – @stonewallsmtx – for updates.Wednesdays, 6pm. Through Sept. 5. Free ($5 18-20). -
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Hump Day Nooner Ride
Don't have a job or have an understanding boss? Take some time to get in a quick ride and a bite to eat along the way.Wednesdays, 11:45am -
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Lakeway Court: Summer Safe Harbor Amnesty Program
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.June 26- Aug. 30, Mon.-Fri., 8am-4:30pmLakeway Municipal Court, 104 Cross Creek -
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Lora Reynolds Gallery: Xavier Schipani
Here's a striking exhibition of murals, paintings on canvas, and a sculptural installation masquerading as a public bathroom – all by that acclaimed Schipani, voted Austin's Best Muralist in 2016. This new show is, we're told, "largely a reckoning with masculinity. What is manliness? What has it meant in the past, what does it mean now, and what are its shortcomings?" Could be our review provides a few answers.Through Sept. 1 -
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Manage Your Cash Flow
Learn how to understand cash flow and how to use it as a tool to keep your business healthy.Wed., Aug. 15, 6-9pm. $35. -
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MassChallenge Texas Awards Ceremony
Top influencers from the Texas innovation community will come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and start-up innovation. MassChallenge Texas will award up to $500,000 in equity-free cash prizes to the top start-ups from the accelerator program.Wed., Aug. 15, 5pm. $50. -
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Morning Walk Austin
Meet at Jo's for a cuppa coffee, then take a stroll through Downtown Austin with an ATX tour guide.Ongoing. Wed.-Sat., 10-11:30am. $10-20. -
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Neighborhood Fishing
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is stocking 17 locations in 16 cities, including Austin, with channel catfish throughout the summer.Through November. Free with fishing license.Various locations -
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New Gay Softball Team Recruiting
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.Recruiting through Sept. 6. $40 membership fee. -
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NFBPA Central Texas Chapter's Regional Leadership Call for Presentations
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."Deadline is Wed., Aug. 24 -
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NLand: Trivia With Geeks Who Drink
Join Geeks Who (surf first then) Drink every Wednesday at NLand Brewing Company for some free trivia following your surfing session.Wednesdays, 8pm. Free (surfing first is encouraged). -
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Pink Flamingos and Female Trouble
Drag Flix at the Drive-In: One Divine Summer: John Waters double feature.Wed., Aug. 15, 8:45pm -
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Prazska Pout (Praha Picnic)
A Texas tradition for 162 years every year on Aug. 15 to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption with an auction, dancing, cake walks, bingo, and the famous Praha Stew and fried chicken dinners.Wed., Aug. 15, 11am-10pm. Free.Praha -
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Repairs to Balmorhea Pool Set to Begin
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.Balmorhea State Park -
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Seat at the Table
Enjoy a salon-style dinner with 30-40 "innovators, influencers, and forward-thinkers" – small-business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Tickets include entry to 2X the night before. That way, you can hear the women’s stories one night and have a meal with them the next.Wed., Aug. 15, 6:30-9:30pm. $150. -
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See a Sea Turtle?
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.April-SeptTexas Gulf Coast -
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STEAM on the Spot: Artly World
Join Artly World for a fun, kid-friendly exploration of music & culture: Play instruments and move to the rhythms of communal music practices from Brazil.Wed., Aug. 15, 4-8pm. Free. -
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Summer Lunch Program
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.June 4-Aug. 24. Mon.-Fri., 11am-1pmCentral Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center, 2901 Montopolis -
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Taking it to the Streets: A Visual History of Protest and Demonstration in Austin
The Austin History Center's latest exhibit spotlights local efforts to create social change over the decades, including the Civil Rights and Women's Liberation movements. Residents are invited to upload personal photos of recent marches and rallies for inclusion.Through Oct. 28. Free. -
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The Laid Back Give Back
Back to school supply drive for Ortega Elementary. Check the Facebook link to see what they need.Wed., Aug. 15, 6-9pm -
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The Wizard of Dogz
Follow five rescued circus dogs on their journey to find the Wizard – not of Oz, but of Dogz – while enjoying unicycle tricks, balancing acts, puppet performances, and live music.Mon.-Fri., Aug. 13-17, 1pm. $10. -
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Topgolf Tour
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.Through Sept. 20. $85 individual; $170 team. -
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Vino & Vinyasa
A ticket gets you an hour of yoga and a glass of wine. Plus, they're raising money for Austin Wildlife Rescue.Wednesdays, 7pm. $12. -
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Waterloo Fest Wednesdays
Gearing up for the annual jam band festival happening in September, the Parish will be hosting Waterloo parties with live painting, vendors, and some local Austin acts from Roxy Roca to Trouble in the Streets.Through Sept. 5. Wednesdays, 7pm. $7 (free for festival pass holders). -
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We Are Blood & P. Terry’s: Milkshakes Are in Our Blood
Anyone who donates, or attempts to donate at any We Are Blood donor center (or daily mobile drive) will leave with a voucher for a free P. Terry’s milkshake.Aug. 15-31. Free. -
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RuPaul's Drag Race Presents: Werq the World
RuPaul's right hand Michelle Visage brings some of Drag Race's best queens to shantay all over Austin's main stage. Queens include season 10 faves Aquaria, Kameron Michael's, Eureka O'Hara, and Asia O'Hara along with all-time all stars bob the Drag Queen, Kim Chi, and Violet Chachki. Gentlequeers, start those engines.Thu., Oct. 11, 9pm. $39-150. -
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Splash Days 2018
Austin's annual summer send-off with nonstop gay parties to get you wet, wild, and feeling good. New this year: all events are free, but donations for beneficiaries (Kind Clinic, Out Youth, AIDS Services of Austin) will be accepted and those that throw some extra money down will be awarded with cheaper drinks and yummy food deals.Fri.-Mon., Aug. 31-Sept. 3. Free, donations accepted.
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