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Pre-College Showcase in Latin American Studies
The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies at The University of Texas at Austin will host a free pre-college showcase for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration required. Parking and food included. More details online.Sat. May 17, 10am-3pmBenson Latin American Collection, 2nd Floor
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#LoveThyNeighborTX: AAUL Emergency Donation Drive
Austin Area Urban League launched the #LoveThyNeighborTX campaign with the support of fellow community-focused organizations to provide shelter, food, water, clothing, and more for housing-insecure Austinites put at risk during the winter storm, and continues to collect donations through Sunday.Through Feb. 21 -
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125th TSHA Annual Meeting
The Texas State Historical Association's 125th annual meeting is all online, with more than 30 sessions featuring the research and work of top Texas historians. Regular sessions are prerecorded to watch at your own pace, and live events and Q&A sessions will take place March 3-6.Feb. 17-March 6. $25; VIP, $125. -
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Austin & Travis County Declare Local State of Disaster
Travis County Judge Andy Brown and Austin Mayor Steve Adler have issued a local state of disaster for both Travis County and the city of Austin in response to severe winter weather conditions. These declarations will last for no more than seven days, until Feb. 21. They urge residents to seek shelter, stay off the roads unless it's an emergency, and conserve energy. Helpful tips and links to pages such as Austin Energy outage maps are located at AustinTexas.gov.Feb. 14Countywide -
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Austin Disaster Relief Network
Austin Disaster Relief Network deployed volunteers to emergency shelters during the storm and is now seeking donations and volunteers for crisis cleanup. If you need assistance, call the hotline at 1-800-329-8052 through March 2.Feb. 16-March 2Sign up/donate online -
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Black History Month With Austin Music Foundation
AMF will celebrate Black History Month by featuring 28 days of Austin music history told through a series of stories by rock maverick Bevis M. Griffin, the first Black glam rock artist in Texas. Follow along on their blog all month.Through Feb. 28 -
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Black History Month With Texas State Parks
Park rangers from around Texas, including the Buffalo Soldier Heritage Outreach Program and the Texas Outdoor Family staff, are debuting a new series of virtual programs celebrating Black history, culminating in a live, interactive trivia challenge at 6 p.m. on Feb. 27.Through Feb. 27 -
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Black History With Outschool
Local teachers are using the platform Outschool to reach more students to educate about Black history. Check out the many, many activities and classes online by searching "Black History Month" and sort by age group, date, and more.Through Feb. 28 -
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El's Mirror: Celebrating the Black Family
A special program with the Bullock Museum and the George Washington Carver Museum. Follow along with El's Mirror by Austin-based authors Ellison and Bavu Blakes, then create your own inspirational mirror.Tue., March 16, 10am. Free.The Bullock Museum online -
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Free Lunch ATX
Austin's Free Lunch program provides home-cooked meals to people experiencing homelessness. Make a donation, or contact them at [email protected] if you or someone you know is in need of support.Feb. 15-25 -
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Front Steps Blanket Drive
Nonprofit Front Steps makes it easy to donate a blanket to a cold Austinite in need. They offer several good options to order online and have shipped directly to them, or you can drop one off at ARCH. Even easier: Simply hit the "Donate Now" button on their site and make a one-time or recurring donation to support their ongoing work serving those living without homes.OngoingOnline or at Front Steps (ARCH), 500 E. Seventh -
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Maximizing Hope Seeks Donations
During the freezing weather last week, local nonprofit Maximizing Hope provided hotel rooms for over 100 Austinites without homes, as well as food and hygiene items. Your donation can help spread the warmth to even more people in need in their continuing work.Ongoing -
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Racial Equity Series
"The Path to Racial Equity: Practical Steps Toward a More Equal Society" is a six-week conversation series with community experts examining the issues and offering steps Austinites can take to be part of the solution. The sessions will be followed up with insights from thought leaders on Tuesdays via Facebook Live.Thursdays through Feb. 18, 5:30pm -
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Support Austin Pets Alive!
Head over to APA!'s blog to learn about the many ways you can help animals during the freeze and get resources if you need them. Monetary donations are always welcome, and they're collecting water and gas for generators. Staff and volunteers are answering emails to [email protected] regarding donations and inquiries about help for animals stuck in the cold.Feb. 15-22 -
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Survive2Thrive Fundraiser
Survive2Thrive partnered with Austin Hotel and Lodging Association to provide hotel rooms for the unhoused during the historic freeze. Donations are still being accepted.Feb. 16-March 8Online -
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Texas Science Festival: Science for a Changing World
UT-Austin's fest offers a series of virtual events, most of them live. Hear from world-changing researchers, COVID-19 vaccine innovators, and more; join virtual star parties with astronomers; and get step-by-step guidance for fun at-home experiments.Feb. 16-March 26. Free.Virtual -
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UPDATED: AISD Warming Centers
Austin ISD has opened four schools to serve as warming centers, 9am-9pm::- South: Joslin Elementary School, 4500 Menchaca Rd.:
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"The Path to Racial Equity" Series
A coalition of 17 Central Texas orgs hosts this six-part virtual series examining different issues surrounding racial inequity in Austin. The series – which runs every Thursday, 5:30-6:30pm, between Jan. 14-Feb. 18 – aims to offer practical steps we can all take in our communities toward racial equity and opportunity. See website for schedule and guest lineup.Jan. 14-Feb. 18. Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm. Free (registration required).Online -
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A Neighbor in Need A/C Giveaway
Do you know of a homeowner in your area whose heating and air system no longer works? Someone that needs a new system but can’t afford it? Tell Del's Heating & Air Conditioning their story, and Del’s will provide one winner with a new HVAC system.Through April 15; winner chosen April 30www.delsacservice.com -
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AHS Car Raffle
You could win a Mazda Miata convertible through the 17th annual Austin Humane Society car raffle powered by Roger Beasley Mazda. Each ticket provides one night of safe and warm shelter, nutritious food, quality medical care, and lots of love for a cat or dog who is waiting to find a home.Tickets available now; drawing held April 17. $20; three tickets for $50. -
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Austin Gilgronis Memberships
Join AG Nation by purchasing a 2021 season membership for Major League Rugby's Austin Gilgronis. Matches will be held at Bold Stadium at Circuit of the Americas, and a season pass gets you access to eight home matches and all kinds of perks. Legendary DJ Paul Oakenfold will perform after the opening game March 20.Ongoing; season begins March 20. $120 and up. -
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Austin Scavenger Hunt
Explore Downtown in search of storied buildings, green spaces, and famous concert venues, all while solving riddles, trivia questions, and completing photo challenges. Now available: "Roam From Home," with family and date night scavenger hunt activities you can do without leaving the house.Anytime. $12.99-24.99.Online and at home -
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Austin Spurs
The Austin Spurs tipped off their 2021 season Feb. 10 in Orlando, and will play 15 games before the top eight teams advance to play a single-elimination playoff. Check the schedule to find out how to watch the games.Feb. 10-March 6 -
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“Love Is in the Air” Flight Package
Now here's a unique way to celebrate love being in the air: indoor skydiving. The special package includes four flights and videos for two flyers.Through Feb. 21. $156.IFLY, 13265 U.S. 183 N -
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BizOpen: Commercial Property Requirements Webinar
The webinar's objective is to help small-business owners with navigating the city’s development and permitting process.Thu., Feb. 18, 10-11am. Free (registration required).Online -
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Black History Month With Creative Action
Follow Creative Action on social media to find out tow to join in uplifting local and young Black creators. Learn about how to support an artivist movement among youth, and honor the dynamic artistry of our Black communities.Through Feb. 28 -
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Black History Month Youth Craft Kits
Austin Public Library is offering free family activity kits for pickup at all curbside branches.Tue.-Fri., Feb. 16-19, 10am-6pmAustin Public Libraries -
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BSC Reopening Business Safely Global Forum
Business is not as usual. This is a safe place to talk about business concerns, share ideas, and hear from weekly business expert guests.Thursdays, 12-1pm. Through Dec. 16. Free.Online -
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Celebrate the Year of the Ox
Austin's Asian American Cultural Center will post 18 links of various Asian dance and music performances to: help celebrate the arrival of the Golden Ox and put the challenging Year of the Rat behind us.Beginning Feb. 12 -
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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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Concordia Men's Basketball
No spectators allowed; watch online.Vs. Howard Payne: Thu., Feb. 18, 7:30pm. Vs. Sul Ross State: Sat., Feb. 20, 3pm -
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Concordia Women's Basketball
No spectators allowed; watch online.Vs. Howard Payne: Thu., Feb. 18, 5:30pm. Vs. Sul Ross State: Sat., Feb. 20, 1pm -
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Create & Heal: Intersection of Art and Justice With Sadé Lawson
Join the Carver Museum and local Black artists and scholars for a session intended to help the community process the senseless killing of Black and Brown people in America by honoring those lost and embracing the restorative and transformative power of art.Thu., Feb. 18, 7-9pm -
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Create Away Afterschool Program
Dougherty Arts Center's afterschool program is held over Zoom so students ages 5-12 can connect with others, socialize with peers, and flex their creative skills under the guidance of arts instructors.Registration now open; spring session runs March 1-April 15 -
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Governor's Community Achievement Awards
Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas Department of Transportation invite communities across Texas to apply for the prestigious Governor's Community Achievement Awards, which are judged on achievements in areas such as environmental education and community improvement.Deadline: March 4, 5pm. Free.Online -
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HealthSpeak Education Series: Women and Heart Disease
Discover how to lower your risk for cardiovascular disease and learn how warning signs differ for men and women.Tue. & Thu., Feb. 16 & 18, noon. Free.Online via Zoom -
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Hollywood’s Sistine Chapel: Sacred Sets for Stage & Screen
Six hand-painted soundstage backdrops are on exhibit alongside artwork from the Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts. The backdrops, on loan from Texas Performing Arts at UT-Austin, were created for MGM’s 1968 papal drama, The Shoes of the Fisherman, starring Anthony Quinn. These six replicas of Renaissance masterpieces in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel were nearly discarded before being rescued in 2017.Through April 4. $10-20; free on Thursdays, 4-6pm, and first Sundays, noon-5pm.McNay Museum, San Antonio -
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It’s Time Texas Community Challenge
The It’s Time Texas Community Challenge, hosted by statewide nonprofit It’s Time Texas, is working to make healthier lifestyles accessible to all Texans. Participants track healthy activities, like eating healthy foods and doing physical activity, to earn points for their communities and weekly chances to win prizes. Registration is open now!Jan. 4-Feb. 28. Free.Statewide -
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Keep Austin Rooted
Gifting a tree through Treefolks is a fun way to surprise a friend or family member with a present that could last a lifetime, while beautifying and benefiting the community. Donors can opt for preset donation tiers of $30 (10 trees), $75 (25 trees), $150 (50 trees), or an amount of their choice.OngoingOnline -
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Need Transportation to Shelter?
If you are unable to shelter in place, call 311 if you need transportation, or send the following information to [email protected], and they will do their best to assist with the limited resources available::- :
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Oyster Season
It was a brave soul who ate the first oyster, and now the bivalve mollusks are on the dinner table. This is the time to get the freshest oysters as fishermen come into the Rockport/Fulton Harbor around 4-5pm. The annual Fulton Oyster Festival has been canceled for this year, but there are still plenty of oysters available at local markets and restaurants.Through April 30Rockport/Fulton -
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Port of Brownsville Tour
Take a unique four-hour tour of the busy seaport that includes a peek at the SpaceX Launch Facility and local wildlife.Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am-1pm. $25.South Padre Island -
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POSTPONED: UWSA Actionar: Confronting White Backlash to Austin’s Policing Reforms
Undoing White Supremacy Austin's first actionar of the year will look at white backlash to the movement to defund the police, and will map out next steps in local and state government.Postponed from Feb. 18; date TBA -
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San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
The show must go on with youth livestock judging, rodeos, charreadas, music, and carnival with COVID precautions in place.Thu.-Sun., Feb. 11-28San Antonio -
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Severe Weather Relief
Due to the severe weather this week, many events have canceled or postponed. Listings here indicate what we know when we know it, but everything is subject to change. We've compiled a list of resources and organizations that have helped the community face the disaster; contact us if you have one to add or update: [email protected]. The list is found at austinchronicle.com/events/community/severe-weather-relief.Ongoing -
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Sun Radio Recharge
The Sun Radio Recharge program has pledged $40,000 in disaster relief funding for any Central Texans affected by the recent winter storm. Apply online for a $100 check if you were affected, or donate to keep the fund going so Sun Radio can help more folks. All funding has been allocated at this time.Application period opened Feb. 8, will close when funds are expendedOnline -
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The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs
Tune into Travis Audubon's virtual speaker series for a presentation by UT professor Julia Clarke about a presentation about the evolution of traits we think of as distinctly avian.Thu., Feb. 18, 7-8pm. Free.Online -
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Tour Canyon Lake Gorge
Make a reservation online to take a three-hour educational walk through the gorge cut when the Guadalupe River flooded over the dam.Ongoing. $10.New Braunfels -
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Travis County Cold Weather Resources
Travis County Judge Andy Brown's office has posted a living document of resources that will be updated frequently. Bookmark this to stay up to date on the latest from TravCo.Thu., Feb. 18 -
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Wilco Free Tax Prep
United Way of Williamson County's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is offering free drop-off/pickup tax preparation service by appointment only. IRS-certified tax preparers will provide assistance to households earning $57,000 or less annually and to older adults of all income levels, and services are available in English and Spanish.Feb. 10-April 151205 Round Rock Ave. #106, Round Rock -
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YMCA Early Learning Readiness Program
A free community program for qualifying low-income families that focuses on preparing children ages 2-4 for school, while providing their caregivers with the tools to facilitate their child’s development. Classes are offered twice a week in English and Spanish and last one hour.English: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am. Spanish: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am.. Free.Online -
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Young Texan Ambassadors
Keep Texas Beautiful is accepting applications for its Young Texan Ambassador program. Ambassadors are passionate about the environment and are committed to making Texas the best place to live, work, and play through volunteerism and leadership. Program is open to young people age 15-25.Deadline: March 5. Free.Online -
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Youth Sailing Classes Spring Session
The Austin Yacht Club's Junior Sailing Program provides the opportunity for youth to develop the skills and confidence necessary to spark a life-long love of the sport. Register now for spring sessions beginning in March.Program runs weekly, March-May. Weekly: $150, members; $350, nonmembers.Austin Yacht Club, 5906 Beacon Dr.
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YWCA Greater Austin Warmline
Call 512/548-9922 for support amidst the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.Mondays-Thursdays, 9am-8pm; Fridays, 9-5pm; Saturdays, noon-4pmCitywide