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  • Gem Capers 2024

    The Austin Gem and Mineral Society’s annual gem and mineral show is open to the public and will host over 30 vendors selling gemstones, jewelry, beads, mineral specimens, fossils, crystals and more! AGMS will have youth programs, silent auction and a wide variety of gem and mineral displays on view at the event. Tickets are available at the door.
    Oct. 18-20  
    Palmer Events Center
  • Dazed and Confused 4K Restoration

    Whether it’s your first or 100th time to see it, Dazed and Confused just goes down so much better in a theater, from the booming soundtrack and the galaxy of future stars on screen to the wistful glimpses of an Austin now long gone. See the new 4K restoration of Dazed and Confused at AFS Cinema starting October 3rd.
    Oct. 3-10  
    Austin Film Society
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    Austin Greek Festival

    Experience the spirit of Greece with delectable Greek food and drink, dancing, live entertainment from Greece, shopping, and more at this fun, family-friendly event. Opa!
    May 26-28. Fri.-Sat., 11am-10pm; Sun., noon-10pm. $5; kids under 10, free.
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      Hot Luck Fest

      Local celebrity chef and James Beard award winner Aaron Franklin's Hot Luck Festival is back, with four days of food and music over Memorial Day weekend benefiting the Southern Smoke Foundation, which supports hospitality industry workers. Dozens of chefs from Texas and beyond will offer their culinary delights, and live music will be offered at Mohawk each night.
      Thu.-Sun., May 25-28. Individual tickets and "Whole Enchilada" passes available.  
      Various locations
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      Final Fridays: Piecing It Together

      Be creative and inspired at a free hands-on collaging workshop with art supplies provided, led by artist and author Spike Gillespie.
      Fri., May 26, 10am-noon. Free.  
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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, 2023  
      Ruby City, San Antonio
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      A Midsummer Night's Dream

      Inspired Minds presents the beguiling Shakespeare comedy.
      May 19-21 & 26-28. $12.  
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      Austin Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Wanted!

      Habitat is looking for folks ages 18 and up to assist in building six new homes in Northeast Austin. You'll learn new skills, do something great for the community, and maybe get a free T-shirt.
      Ongoing
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      Ballroom Marfa Spring 2023 Exhibitions

      Visit scenic West Texas to celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions, "Tongues of Fire" and "unlit: sof landin." The opening party is Friday, 6-9pm, and a curator/artist-led walkthrough happens Saturday, noon-1:30pm.
      Fri.-Sat., May 26-27. Free.  
      Marfa
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      Blue Genie Art Bazaar's May Market

      We always shop Blue Genie Art Bazaar during the winter holiday season, but we don't have to wait seven more months! At this spring market, see the work of more than 100 regional artisans and craftspeople and pick up gifts for Mother's or Father's Day, graduation, weddings, or any other spring/summer occasion. Raffles, samples, and demos will be offered throughout the show.
      Through May 29. Fri.-Sun. (and Memorial Day), 10am-8pm. Free.
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      Blue Star Museums

      The Bullock Museum is part of a collaboration of the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America, which means active duty military members and their families get free exhibit admission all summer, from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day.
      May 20-Sept. 4  
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      Blueberry Season Opening Day

      The little farm with a big bakery and country store is open for pick-your-own blueberries and blackberries all of June and most of July.
      Opens Fri., May 26, 7am-5pm
      Edom
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      Crawfish Festival

      What goes better with boiled crawfish and craft beer than a local band playing all your favorite dance tunes?
      Fri.-Sun., May 26-28
      Fredericksburg
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      Critical Mass

      Join a massive social bike ride at a chill pace around the Downtown area.
      Fri., May 26, 5:30pm  
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      Critical Mass

      Join in for an eight-mile social ride followed by a roller disco afterparty, with this ride being a "Call to Action" supporting public safety and mobility improvements.
      Fri., May 26, 7:58pm  
      25 Pedernales
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      Donate Blood, Get Free Queso

      We Are Blood partners with Kerbey Lane to reward blood donors with a free queso voucher.
      May 15-31. Free.  
      We Are Blood donor 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 Fair & Rodeo

      The weekend will be full of fun and excitement. Rodeo performances on both Saturday and Sunday night. Live music featuring Braydon Zink on Saturday night at 9:30pm.
      May 26-28. $10-15.  
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      Fitness Classes With Stronger Austin

      Stronger Austin offers a variety of virtual fitness classes from chair yoga to kickboxing to Zumba, with something bound to fit in everyone's schedule. All you need to do is register and RSVP online!
      January to May. Free.  
      Virtual
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      Fresh for Less Mobile Markets

      This program from the city of Austin, run by Farmshare Austin, has opened new market locations. There are now six weekly markets around town that sell Texas-grown produce, eggs, honey, and other groceries all at reduced prices. Most major cards are accepted at these markets and if you are a SNAP customer, you can also use your Lone Star card and Double Up Food Bucks. Locations and schedules are subject to change, so check the current info online to find one near you.
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      Geeks Who Drink Trivia

      The masters of minutiae present trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul. Find them at watering holes all over town each week.
      Ongoing
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      Kerrville Folk Festival

      Tony and Grammy award winner and 2003 New Folk winner Anais Mitchell returns to kick off the 51st year of the 18-day festival at the Quiet Valley Ranch south of town.
      Thu., May 25-Sun., June 11
      Kerrville
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      National Tour de Tush

      The Tour de Tush is a nationwide virtual cycling event hosted by the Colon Cancer Coalition, and raises awareness and funds for colon cancer research. Join solo or with a team along with participants from around the world.
      Throughout May. $33 (includes T-shirt and medal).  
      Virtual
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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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      Spring Into Action!

      The Fun Force of Rainbow Connections ATX invite folks ages 18 to 110 out to a 3-mile walk through the park. Ages 12 and older may come with a guardian.
      Fri., May 26, 10am. Free but RSVP.  
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      Stress Release Evening

      Take a mental break during Mental Health Awareness Month with coloring, paper plane construction, meditation, and some tasty sour beers.
      Fri., May 26, noon-10pm. Prices vary.
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      Texas State Parks Photo Contest

      Capture your adventures at Texas State Parks. Explore a new trail, discover a cool critter, or catch an awesome sunset, then submit your pics or tag them on social media (#TexasStateParks and #TexasParks100) to win parks passes or H-E-B gift cards.
      Deadline: Nov. 27  
      Submit online
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      Vortex Summer Youth Theatre: Auditions for 'The Memo'

      The Vortex seeks students ages 13-17 to participate in Summer Youth Theatre 2023. Now in its thirty-first year, this award-winning, tuition-free program rehearses and performs evenings and weekends in June and July. Rehearsals culminate in a full production of The Memo (also known as The Memorandum) by Václav Havel, to be staged for the public July 21-29. Note: Students of any ethnicity, gender, ability/disability, economic background, and experience level are welcome to audition to be a part of an ensemble of diverse youth training together to present this stylish satire, as directed by Jelena Stojiljkovic Rhynes. Auditions and interviews: May 24 and 31, by appointment only. See website for details.
    Ongoing
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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

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