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Wizard World Comic Con Austin
This traveling comic con touches down in Austin with celebrity guests and all manner of fun for local fangirls and fanboys. This year’s lineup includes Doctor Who’s David Tennant, Peter Capaldi, and Pearl Mackie, Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Henry Winkler (Happy Days), Holly Marie Combs (Charmed), Charisma Carpenter (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Danny Trejo (Machete), and Kevin Sorbo (Hercules).Fri.-Sun., Sept. 21-23. $40-80. -
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Creatives Meet Business Experience 2018
Three days of workshops, networking, and connecting with industry experts and professionals to build skills on artistry, marketing, and storytelling. Attendees will be invited to 51 workshops, mentorship sessions, and nightly "spirited" happy hours.Thu.-Sat., Sept. 20-22. $35-179.Multiple venues on East Cesar Chavez -
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KUT's ATXplained LIVE!
KUT News takes its award-winning crowdsourced reporting project to the stage for an evening of live storytelling based on questions from Austinites about the city’s people, places, and culture.Fri., Sept. 21, 7pm. Free, but RSVP. -
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Official Travis County Democratic Party: Beto Bingo + Debate Watch
From bingo to Beto – the TCDP are getting crazy to cheer on O'Rourke's first debate against Ted Cruz. Join them, play bingo, and raise money to help get more Texans to the polls on November 6.Fri., Sept. 21, 6-8pm -
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5th Annual Peace Day Austin
International Peace Day might be Sept. 21, but here in Austin we're taking 11 days to celebrate global unity. Amy’s Ice Creams is serving their signature Peace Day flavor, while organizations host special conversations on peace (see website for full schedule).: On Friday, Sept. 21, head to City Hall where Mayor Steve Adler and Austin Police Department Assistant Chief Justin Newsom will speak, along with special performances by poets and musicians.Sept. 11-21 -
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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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Austin Transportation: PARK(ing) Day
This annual, worldwide celebration – where folks transform parking spaces into temporary miniature parks – parklets if you will – promotes public engagement and dialogue on the need for public, open spaces in urban areas. Visitors are welcome to stop by and interact with the installations.Fri., Sept. 21. Free. -
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Ayomi Yoshida Exhibition
The Japanese artist makes her Texas debut with a large-scale multimedia exhibition that evokes a pool with flowers falling into it that complements the center’s water garden.Tue.-Sun., through Jan. 13. Free.Asia Society Texas Center, Houston -
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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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Beachtoberfest
Fall is the perfect time to visit the Texas beach, and Port A is serving up a full schedule of events to keep visitors well fed and entertained.Sept. 20-Oct. 28Port Aransas -
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BGCAA Classic at TopGolf
Enjoy golf games, small bites, cocktails, music, a luxury raffle, and a silent auction. Individual and group packages are available, with proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area.Fri., Sept. 21, 5:30pm. $125 and up. -
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Concert & Picnic in West Austin Park
Featuring a performance by Colin Gilmore, this is a family-friendly event with a playscape, dog park, and kickball.Fri., Sept. 21, 5:30-7:30pm. Free. -
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Crave: Friday Night Drag Show
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.Fridays, 10pm -
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Debate Watch Party
Dive bars and political debates – what could be more Austin. See Beto O'Rourke and Ted Cruz battle it out for a Senate seat.Fri., Sept. 21, 5-7pm -
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Debate Watch Party
Kim Olson, candidate for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture, has partnered with Brew and Brew to host another watch party for the first of three O'Rourke vs. Cruz debates. Folks from O'Rourke's campaign will be in attendance with info on how to get involved in the November midterms and voter registration will be available as well.Fri., Sept. 21, 5-7pm -
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Debate Watch Party
Beto O'Rourke's team hosts a watch party for the first debate between Senate rivals O'Rourke and Ted Cruz.Fri., Sept. 21, 5:30-7:30pm -
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Debate Watch Party
Another watch party! For the first Beto O'Rourke vs. Ted Cruz debate.Fri., Sept. 21, 5:30-7pm -
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Debate Watch Party: Beto vs. Cruz
Head to your local dive bar for a group viewing of the first Beto O'Rourke debate against incumbent Ted Cruz. Debate starts a 6pm, but we suggest arriving early. Visit austinchronicle.com/elections for more election coverage.Fri., Sept. 21, 5pm -
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DKR Fund 4th & Goal Gala
The DKR Fund is a research fund granted solely to Texas-based institutions in efforts to research and learn more about the cause and effects of Alzheimer’s disease. The gala will feature entertainment by stars of the hit TV show Nashville and benefit UT-Austin and UTSW O’Donnell Brain Institute's neurological research.Fri., Sept. 21, 8:30-10:30pm. $39-59. -
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Driver’s License Recovery Clinic
A free clinic for drivers looking to reinstate licenses lost to DPS surcharges.Fri., Sept. 21, 3-6pm. Free.Office of the Police Monitor, 1520 Rutherford, Bldg. 1 -
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Facing Racism: Art & Action Symposium
Here's a daylong symposium with artists, curators, and scholars discussing the role of the arts in addressing racism – with a keynote by Aruna D’Souza. Note: We're posting this early, so you can register now.Thu., Sept. 27, 9am-8pm. Free. -
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Fiscal Sponsor Brown Bag Lunch
Pack a lunch and prepare to learn more about fiscal sponsorship from the arts and cultural organizations that offer it.Fri., Sept. 21, noon -
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Frida Friday ATX: Hispanic Heritage Month
A special edition of the monthly marketplace promoting alternative economies and supporting self-identified Womyn of Color artists, makers, and entrepreneurs.Fri., Sept. 21, 6-10pm. Free. -
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Ghost Walk Austin
Meet Downtown and take a tour of Austin's most ghoulish places while hearing tales of murder, mystery, and unrequited love.Thursdays-Saturdays (and some Wednesdays), 8pm. $20, adults; $10, kids 10 and under.242 W. Second -
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HERO Calendar
Golf tournament to raise funds for the ReGroup Foundation's ReGroup Ranch, which will provide transitional housing for veterans. Ticket includes green fees and cart rental, as well as a fajita dinner, drink tickets, goodie bags, and raffle tickets.Fri., Sept. 21, 1:30-8pm. $125. -
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Hotel Ella Craft Mini-Workshop Series: D.I.Y. Macramé Tapestry
Learn the basics of macramé knots and work on a mini tapestry.Fri., Sept. 21, 3:30pm. $70. -
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Human Resources Basics
A 101 on hiring employees and independent contractors, as well as HR record keeping.Fri., Sept. 21, 9am-4pm. $35. -
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Inside Out
The evolution of women’s undergarments is exposed in the groundbreaking exhibit that explores what’s under the fashions of the day.Sept. 20, 2018-Jan. 20, 2019San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo -
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Kairos Fundraiser and Art Show
Kairos provides "God-centered, art-related opportunities for artists and the community. Dress is business casual."Fri., Sept. 21, 6:30-9:30pm2311 Thornton Ste. Q -
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Kidz Bop Live
Four kiddos perform pop songs in this family-style concert series "sung by kids for kids." Parents are invited to take the stage for a Nineties lip-sync battle.Fri., Sept. 21, 7pm. $19-69. -
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Kool Aid & Frozen Pizza: A Tribute to Mac Miller
A night commemorating Miller with a focus on self-care and raising awareness about mental health, presented by the SIMS Foundation.Fri., Sept. 21, 9pm. Free w/ RSVP before 11 pm / $5 after 11 pm. -
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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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Nightly Spirits Ghost Tours
The two-and-a-half-hour tours begin at the upstairs bar of the paranormal-laden Buffalo Billiards and visit three more ghostly pubs: Russian House, the Gatsby, and Waller Creek.Fridays & Saturdays, 8:30pm (plus Halloween night, 7:30pm). $25. -
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Park(ing) Day 2018
Artists, designers, and activists transform parking spots into PARK(ing) Spaces: temporary public parks. Follow #ParkingDayATX for more.Fri., Sept. 21. Free.1311 S. Congress -
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Pink Elephant Radio
Join Japan and YellaStud – creators of Austin's Pink Elephant Hip-Hop Fest for LGBTQ rappers, emcees, hip-hop artists, and more – for their new weekly radio show. Featuring loads of queer music and artists, and a few allies. Royalties Radio can be downloaded for iPhone and Android. See what they have to say about here.Fridays, 7-9pm. Through Nov. 30Download Royalties Radio app -
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Rock the Park
A family-friendly concert series at the Mueller Lake Park Amphitheater featuring Groundwork Music Orchestra and Mobley.Fri., Sept. 21, 6:30-8pm. Free.4550 Mueller Blvd -
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Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park
Romp around some spooky woods at one of the largest Halloween attractions in the state. Sitting on 20 acres, the campus includes four haunted houses, along with a cafe, beers on tap, space for live music, vendors, fortune tellers, a witches' bonfire, and more.Weekends, Sept. 15-Nov. 2149 Split Rail Ln., Smithville -
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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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Summer Crush
Beats by DJ Kurupt & Buck Rogers and special cocktails on the WET Deck from Memorial Day to Halloween.Fridays, noon-9pm, through October. $10. -
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Taco Cabana 40th Anniversary Block Party
Patio party with mariachi bands, games, prizes, food, and more.Fri., Sept. 21, 5-9pm. Free.Taco Cabana, 5242 N. Lamar -
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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 Cucuy Project
Here's an original Latinx horror/suspense play featuring puppetry and live performers from Glass Half Full Theatre, a timely tale about two young siblings who must apply everything they know about escaping the boogeymen of their imaginations to avoid the very real threat of ICE agents who intend to tear their family apart.Through Sept. 22. Fri.-Sat., 8pm. $10-20. -
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The Full Monty
Actors “Bare All” to help rebuild the Hurricane Harvey damaged Community Theatre In Port Aransas.Sept. 20-30. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2:30pm. $18.Port Aransas Community Theatre -
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The Promise
Begun in 1989, this outdoor musical tells the story of Jesus Christ with a cast of hundreds, live animals, and amazing special effects.Fri. & Sat., Aug. 24-Nov. 3Glen Rose -
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Tortoise and Hare
A new spin on the old fable with modern music, written by Allen Robertson and Damon Brown.Sept. 8-Jan. 27. $18-24. -
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Trans-Pecos Festival of Music + Love
Performers include Los Lobos, Future Islands, Jenny Lewis, and Angel Olsen. Activities include candle-making workshops, welding lessons, tie dye, and crafting bitters and herbal tinctures.Thu.-Sun., Sept. 20-23. 3-day music + camping tickets: $325.802 S. Highland Ave., Marfa -
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Travis County Dems Beto Debate Watch Party
Join members of the TCDP for the first Beto O'Rourke vs. Ted Cruz debate. The fun starts at 6pm. RSVP for details and location. Visit austinchronicle.com/elections for more election coverage.Fri., Sept. 21, 5:30-7pmPrivate residences, RSVP for location -
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Two-Step Your Way Through Time in Historic Texas Dance Halls
Take a virtual trip to historic dance halls around Texas at a special photographic exhibition displayed at one of the historic Texas dance halls.Fri. & Sat., 5:30-10pm, through Sept. 29. Free.Old Coupland Inn & Dancehall, Coupland -
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Downtown Ghost Tours
offer nooks-and-crannies walking tours that spotlight the dead to bring Austin's history and geography to life.Fri.-Sat., 8pm -
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Emancipet Free Days
This mobile spay/neuter clinic might be in your neighborhood today. Check www.emancipet.org to find out.Fri.-Sat., check-in begins 8am (first come, first served). Free. -
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Full Moon Yoga
Charles MacInerney teaches classes all over town but also offers private instruction and hosts retreats. Once a month for 18 years, he has also hosted Full Moon Yoga – a free outdoor yoga class. Go online for location and time details. -
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Gender Unbound Fest 2018
The multidisciplinary arts festival, spotlighting works by trans and intersex creators, returns for year three, and this time it's double the fun, double the days! For more on this year's fest, see our most recent coverage.Sat.-Sun., Sept., 29-30 -
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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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