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Girls Rock Austin's Open Mic & Karaoke Night
Teens and tweens can stretch their creative muscles at a performance night just for the 18-and-under set. Some equipment provided; sign up and get deets online.Third Thursdays, 6-8pm. Free. -
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REST FEST
Here's a free festival that celebrates all Austinites. Amy Morrow and her Theorists, in collaboration with Fisterra Projects and XYZ Atlas, bring this Denver Gonzalez-curated showcase of relaxation and the amazing creativity to the Carver Museum, unleashing four full days of immersive art installations, dance, live music, comedy, culinary arts, and an array of master classes and workshops.Oct. 20-23 -
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SAFE and Sound Benefit Concert
Mélat and Ley Line play to benefit the nonprofit SAFE Alliance, which serves survivors of sexual assault and exploitation, child abuse, and domestic violence.Thu., Oct. 20, 7:30pm. $30 GA, $50 VIP. -
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Sunday Funday: Masonic Aprons
The Neill-Cochran House Museum welcomes families and children of all ages to discover the secrets of the Freemasons. NCHM staff will lead you in making Masonic-style aprons decorated with your own unique and secret symbols. No, for real – and we can only hope that the next such activity will feature secrets of the Illuminati.Thu., Oct. 20, 11am-2pm. $8 (free, ages 11 and younger).
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"Tangible/Nothing"
In the first reinstallation of the collection galleries since it opened in 2019, Ruby City will present an exhibit of artwork from the Linda Pace collection by national and international artists.Through July 30, 2023Ruby City, San Antonio -
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"Texas Governors and Their Times, 1846-1946"
This exhibit showcases materials from the State Archives documenting the official work and daily business of the state’s chief executive spanning 100 years. Can't visit in person? It's available to explore online.Sept. 19, 2022-May 15, 2023. Free. -
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AIA Austin Homes Tour
Take a self-guided tour of both new and newly renovated homes designed by local, best-in-field architects, and see some of the most innovative and breathtaking achievements in Austin architecture.Thu., Oct. 20. $45-95.Multiple locations -
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AISD Bond Community Conversation
AISD presents in English and Spanish and welcomes questions about the 2022 bond for the school district.Thu., Oct. 20, 6pm -
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Austin Community College Spring Registration
ACC welcomes all to explore and learn about the 100+ programs they offer to Austinites. Start planning now for the spring semester starting in January 2023.Beginning Oct. 17 for current/former students; Oct. 31 for new students -
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Austin Flea
Two chances to catch the market this week: Thursday at Meanwhile (5-9pm) and Saturday at Zilker Brewing (noon-5pm).Oct. 20 & 22Meanwhile Brewing, 3901 Promontory Point; Zilker Brewing Co., 1701 E. Sixth -
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Austin Monitor/KUT Candidate Forums
The two news orgs team up to host candidates for City Council, with a forum for each district occurring daily in numerical order. Submit your questions online and tune in to watch the forums at noon each day.Oct. 17-21Watch online -
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Austin Water ASR Workshop
Join Austin Water for community workshops to discuss Austin’s Aquifer Storage and Recovery project, which is a water supply strategy to store available water in an aquifer for later recovery and use.Thu., Oct. 20, 6pm -
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Bat City Scaregrounds
Haunted houses, live music, Vegas-style performances, seasonal food, and more over 15 scary acres. We've got our eye on "Gay Satan's Sideshow From Hell."Oct. 27-31Bat City Scaregrounds, 14101 South Turnersville Road, Buda -
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Botox, Boots & Bouquets
Join Addie Rose to shop Alvies Boots, get a botox boost from Alchemy Medspa, and peruse dried bouquets from Palms Over Pines.Thu., Oct. 20, 11am-6pm. Free.Addie Rose Boutique, 3720 Far West -
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Cavern Fall Fest
Just a short jaunt from town, this family-friendly fest features a host of free activities, including a mini hay maze, live music, seasonal menu items, and a free AMAZEn’ Ranch Round-Up maze ticket to those in costume. On Halloween weekend, the Cavern Crew hosts trick or treating in the Discovery Village area, 3-5pm.Sat.-Sun. in October, 10am-5pm -
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Community Job Fair
Meet face-to-face with representatives from city of Austin departments and local private employers committed to hiring and assisting individuals from all backgrounds.Thu., Oct. 20, 2-5pm -
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Council Candidate Forum: District 9
Learn about your district's City Council candidates at a forum that can also be heard on KAZI 88.7FM and viewed live on atxn.tv, cable Channel 6, or AT&T U-Verse Channel 99. Call 512/451-6710 or email forum@lwvaustin.org by noon to submit questions for the candidates, and call 311 five days in advance to request language interpretation besides Spanish, Vietnamese, and Mandarin, which will be provided by dialing 855/756-7520. Election Day is Nov. 8; early voting is Oct. 24-Nov. 4.Thu., Oct. 20, 6pm -
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Donate Blood, Get a Burger
No tricks, just treats from Whataburger as a bonus when you donate blood through the end of the month.Oct. 15-31We Are Blood donation centers and mobile drives -
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Drawing & Painting Classes for Kids
Calling all mini Monets! Registration is now open for afterschool and weekend art classes with professional artist and educator Amanda Jones, teaching students ages 8-18. Professional illustrator Carly Dennis also offers a special weekly class for younger artists.Ongoing. $122.50-160 monthly.607 W. St Johns #10 -
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Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival
A family-friendly, kid-focused event on a beautifully shaded farmstead, with tons of activities beyond the pumpkin patch: live music, art, games, a hay maze, face painting, pony rides, a petting zoo, and so much more. A portion of proceeds will go to the Friends of the Pound House Foundation.Through Oct. 31, 10am-7pm (closed Tuesdays). $5 weekdays; $10 weekends.Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead, 419 Founders Park Rd., Dripping Springs -
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Fierce Whiskers Pumpkin Patch
Visit the distillery Friday evenings for Halloween movie screenings, and pick a pumpkin from the patch all month.Oct. 7-31. Thu.-Fri., 4-10pm; Sat.-Sun., noon-10pm. Free. -
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Free Beginner Two-Step Lessons
Join Double or Nothing Two-Step for a free class followed by live music and dancing.Thursdays, 7pm. Donations appreciated. -
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Free Fitness Classes
Stronger Austin, powered by It’s Time Texas, offers a variety of free fitness classes, from cardio to Zumba.Ongoing. Free.Online via Zoom -
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Ground Zero 360 Remembrance Exhibit
More than 70 artists, painters, and sculptors contributed to this powerful exhibit remembering the terrorist attack on 9/11 including photographs taken from the streets of New York City.Sept. 12, 2022-Jan. 31, 2023Houston -
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Hogeye Festival
You won’t want to miss the Cowpatty Bingo or the Hogalicious Dessert Contest or any of the many other fun events going around town this weekend.Thu.-Sat., Oct. 20-22Elgin -
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House of Torment
The ultimate haunted house with three new themes featuring elaborate sets, iconic characters, towering animatronic monsters, and terrifying scenarios.Through Nov. 5. Open daily Oct. 12-31 and select weekend days otherwise -
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Maravilla at the Domain Lunch and Learn
Take a tour of the senior living community and enjoy a delicious lunch with a presentation on Maravilla.Thu., Oct. 20, 11:30am. Free.Maravilla at the Domain, 11001 Austin Ln. -
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Mayoral Candidate Forum
Learn about the candidates for mayor at a forum that can also be heard on KAZI 88.7FM and viewed live on atxn.tv, cable Channel 6, or AT&T U-Verse Channel 99. Call 512/451-6710 or email forum@lwvaustin.org by noon to submit questions for the candidates, and call 311 five days in advance to request language interpretation besides Spanish, Vietnamese, and Mandarin, which will be provided by dialing 855/756-7520. Election Day is Nov. 8; early voting is Oct. 24-Nov. 4.Thu., Oct. 20, 7:30pm -
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Metaverse Book Discussion
Join Austin Forum for a talk moderated by SXSW's Hugh Forrest about The Metaverse: And How It Will Revolutionize Everything by Matthew Ball.Thu., Oct. 20, 7:15pm. Free.Online via Zoom -
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Monkeypox Resources
Monkeypox is still on the scene, and Austin Public Health has expanded the availability of vaccines; check your eligibility via a survey with Wellness Equity Alliance via the link below. If you have symptoms, see your health care provider for testing. If you do not have a provider, call APH at 512/972-5560.Ongoing -
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Night Golf
A nighttime shotgun-style nine-hole round made more fun and challenging with glow-in-the-dark balls.Thu.-Sat., 6-9:30pm. $20. -
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Paws & Pours for AHS
If you'll be out and about in October and you love animals, here's a chance to maximize your fun and support Austin Humane Society. Simply buy a passport and all month you'll get free glasses of wine, free flights, and other paw-some specials at more than two dozen spots, along with a beverage and koozie from Mighty Swell. Buy online or at a kickoff party at Hank's (5811 Berkman, Oct. 4, 4-6pm); Easy Tiger (1501 E. Seventh, Oct. 5, 5-7pm); or Jo's Coffee (1000 E. 41st, Oct. 7, 9-11am).Oct. 1-31. Passes available after Sept. 22. $40.Multiple locations -
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Pilates Strengthen & Sculpt Mat Workout
A class focusing on all the Pilates mat workout principles to develop a strong inner core and tone, sculpt, and strengthen the muscles.Sept. 12-Dec. 19. $5-28. -
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Pizza & Politics Thursday
Election season is really heating up, so the Travis County Democratic Party is working hard to get out the vote. Join in to help make calls to voters and be rewarded with free pizza.Thursdays through Nov. 3, 6-8pmTCDP Coordinated Campaign HQ, 2614 E. Seventh -
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Platelet Donors Urgently Needed
A growing community means a growing need for platelets, which are a crucial component of blood used for cancer patients, people with traumatic injuries, and pediatric transplant patients. In an effort to ramp up platelet donations, We Are Blood launched “Power Up,” a program that awards donors who donate five times by Nov. 30. Donors can choose one of four exclusive prizes: an embroidered windbreaker, Alamo movie passes, a tote, or backpack. Schedule online or call 512/206-1266.Through Nov. 30We Are Blood donor centers -
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Practiquemos Español
If you know some Spanish but are seeking a low-pressure environment to fine-tune it, this is the place.Mondays & Thursdays, 6pm. Free. -
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Predatory Fungi: Diverse Strategies for Evasive Prey
Central Texas Mycological Society presents a fascinating talk about how fungi entrap or hunt prey.Thu., Oct. 20, 7-9pm. Free.Online -
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Pumpkin Nights
Venture along a half-mile walking path, where you’ll discover the Forbidden City, a Pirate’s Cove, and more fantastical lands built using over 5,000 hand-carved real and artificial pumpkins. The celebration continues with entertainment and games in the Village festival area.Sept. 22-Oct. 30. Mon., Wed. & Thu., 6-11pm; Fri.-Sun., 6-11:30pm. $14-26; kids under 3, free. -
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Ride Bikes Thursday
Join Ride Bikes Austin for a socially paced group ride starting and ending at Parque Zaragoza and visiting a different park each week. Meet at the basketball court for an 8pm departure on a 10- to 15-mile route.Thursdays, 7:30pm. Free. -
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Spirit Sessions
Join executive occultist Saul Ravencraft for a mysterious experience as he shares traditional techniques of 19th-century seekers as well as the tools of modern ghost hunters.Thu., Oct. 13, 20 & 27, 6:30pm. $13-20. -
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Stranger Things Trivia
Trivia mavens Get It Gals hosts a game focused on the hit Netflix series. Register your team of one to six players starting at 5pm.Thu., Oct. 20, 6pm. Free. -
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Teen Art Practice
Teens are invited to Teen Central to explore the work of various artists and try out fun, experimental ways of doing art.Sept. 22, Oct. 20 & Nov. 17, 5:30-7pm. Free, but RSVP encouraged. -
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Texas Pumpkin Fest
Tons of fall family fun beyond the patch: a Ferris wheel, "Tent of Terror," games, train rides, axe-throwing, and lots more. Attractions are limited Tue.-Thu., but it's free for all on Tuesdays, only $5 Wed.-Thu., and on Wednesdays is free for military, veterans, and first responders.Oct. 8-30. Tue.-Sun., 10am-7pm. $5-10.8760 FM 2243, Leander -
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The Austin Chronicle Halloween Costume & Home Display Contest
Dressing up this Halloween? Going all out decorating your digs? Send us pics of your spookiest, scariest, most outrageous costumes and home displays for a chance to win a prize pack curated by Culture Editor Richard Whittaker. Winners will be featured in the Oct. 28 issue.Through Oct. 25 -
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The Bloody Birthday Bash
Join the arcade on this bloody and horrifying night as the spooky and the scary collide, and a mystery is left to be solved for fear that all that remain be spellbound.Thu., Oct. 20, 7pm -
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Third Thursdays at Bullock
Skip the traffic and enjoy after-hours entertainment and exhibition access, as the museum extends hours till 7pm. This edition features Mexican culture, tradition, and music.Thu., Oct. 20, 5-7pm. Free with admission. -
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Thursday Night Football Watch Party
Enjoy $1 wings and $2 Tecates as you take in the big game.Thursdays, 7-10pm -
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Thursday Night Social Ride
Join Social Cycling Austin for a fun themed ride with post-ride activities, and check the event page for details on themes and stops.Thursdays -
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Volunteer Days at ACR
Organized types will have fun volunteering to help Austin Creative Reuse sort through donated items, roll fabric, and detangle yarn. Registration required.Tuesdays & Thursdays -
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Wine & Wag at Lone Star Court
Enjoy a glass of wine with your furry friend and pick up pet-friendly treats and swag. Sponsored by Wander + Ivy, a percentage of proceeds will go to Austin Humane Society.Thursdays through Nov. 17, 4:30-6:30pm. Free. -
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Youth Poetry Contest
Orpheus Academy of Music invites students ages 6-12 to submit poems about either making music with friends or making music to change the world, with the winning poem being used as part of an original composition to be performed live at the historic Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Grand prize also includes $500 and a month of free lessons!Submissions due Nov. 1. Free.
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WIC Mobile Unit
Resources and info about Austin Public Health’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program for qualifying pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.Check online for current schedule. Free.Various locations