Please join DMA Companies for this free educational seminar to learn about various types of affordable housing for seniors and how to qualify. This seminar will provide useful information for any senior (55+) household with income below $80,000 per year, including resources for identifying affordable housing that is currently available in all neighborhoods of the Austin community.
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.
Certified yoga instructors will guide you through a gentle all-levels yoga practice while furry friends roam around the studio, providing plenty of cuteness and cuddles. Proceeds support the work of animal shelter Austin Pets Alive!
This family-friendly work of puppetry from Glass Half Full Theatre is a bilingual show for adults and kids, featuring wrestlers who represent solutions for climate crisis: Alternative Energy, Carbon Capture, El Resourcerer, and Zorro Waste. Directed by Caroline Reck, starring Indigo Rael and Adam Martinez, with the vocal talents of Eva McQuade.
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.
A special program for visitors ages 0-3 and their families, providing caregivers and early learners the chance to experience the children's museum together. Thinkery will host two storytimes and free play that support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of the earliest learners.
The inaugural Big Bang Celebration features live music, concessions, and fireworks at dusk. A fun run kicks things off in the morning, then there's the Pet and Pal Parade and a cornhole tourney. Market Days on Main Street goes from 10am to 5pm, followed by music and concessions, and a fireworks show begins at dusk.
Kick off the Fourth of July weekend by joining this inaugural family-friendly run event that includes a Kids' Mile as well as the 5K. Then stick around for the Bastrop Big Bang festivities capped off with fireworks.
Dive into the party of the summer with Almost Real Things, Mesmerize, and 20+ community-focused organizations making waves to empower creators in Austin. They're putting on an all-ages fest with art, music, interactive activities, a tiki bar, dance party, and more.
Angela Thornton will lead tours to talk about the Historic Colored Grounds and the burials that were segregated by race and class in the 1800s. There are many individuals buried in this section that represent Black excellence and are inspirations today. Thornton can also offer history about the chapel and online resources to learn more.
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.
Humble Enterprises presents a three-day celebration of women in media, including "final girls" in horror, with guests like Rachel True, Barbara Crampton, Helen Slater, and tons more. UPDATE: Due to low ticket sales, event has been canceled. - 6-27-23
Austin Community College is now registering for the fall semester, offering more than 100 programs including associate degrees, workforce certificates, and more. ACC offers free support and resources to students like tutoring, advising, and financial guidance. Classes start Aug. 21.
Visiting the Harry Ransom Center with kids? Ask for a family guide at the Visitor Services desk, designed to enrich children's experience of the current exhibit, "Drawing the Motion Picture," perfect for budding filmmakers and curious minds.
Through July 16. Tue.-Fri., 10am-5pm; Sat.-Sun., noon-5pm
Enjoy a peaceful morning vinyasa on the farm preceded by a quick class with East Austin Succulents and followed by exploring Austin's oldest homestead and shopping fresh local goods, produce, and eggs.
A little pre-Fourth fun over the weekend with live music from noon to 3pm and again from 6-9pm before the fireworks begin at 9pm. They'll tap a special sour watermelon ale to complement the summer festivities.
Nightly events featuring bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, tie-down calf roping, team roping, women’s breakaway roping, and women’s barrel racing followed by fireworks.
It's peach season! Find flavorful, orchard-ripe peaches via Hill Country Fruit Council's handy guide with a map to all those tasty local peaches, as well as other delicious seasonal fruits and veggies.
Get a brief intro and experience Sahaja Yoga, a method of meditation that takes you beyond mental, emotional, and physical activity and allows you to experience the true self which lies within.
Tuesdays, 7:15pm; Saturdays, 10:30am. Free.
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Center, 8711 Burnet Rd. Suite A-12
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.
Enjoy star-spangled living history festivities including new exhibits, an 1800s magic show, live music, and 19th century games, just like the Texas frontier days.
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.
Home improvement donation and resale shop Habitat ReStore is a cool place to find treasure and make friends. Volunteers enjoy setting up displays, arranging merch, receiving donations, and keeping everything organized.
You won't find Britney or Mariah on this song list: This one's for punk and indie fans who want to belt out tunes from Misfits, Black Flag, Pixies, et al.
Tons of family-friendly fun at an event benefiting ServiceDogs.org, with a farmers market, live music, armadillo racing, a petting zoo, beverage tastings, a nighttime neon pool party, and lots more.
Sat., July 1, noon-10pm. $40, adults; kids 12 and under, free.
The O. Henry Museum presents an open call to writers to submit original limericks that pertain to Austin or Texas – your fave (or least favorite) person, city, animal, allergen, etc. – via the online form as a video, image, or text through July 22, to be judged by the public through July 31.
The Kendall County Historic Jail that was constructed in 1887 and served for a century as the county calaboose has been painstakingly restored, bringing it back to life as a one-of-a-kind museum.
In celebration of International Owl Day (Aug. 4), Blue Owl Brewing has partnered up with the Travis Audubon Society for a contest that could win you a free tattoo at Austin Tattoo Company. Submit photos of your owl ink through July 28 to be entered in a slideshow for Owl Day, where the winner will be announced.
Contest runs through July 28; event is Fri., Aug. 4, 7pm. Free.
ColdTowne's youth program, Excused Absence Comedy, wraps up the season of its fully improvised, interactive, original improv comedy show for kids, performed by an adult cast with the help of the audience.
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.
Have an epic adventure in this immersive game/scavenger hunt/bar crawl/Fourth Street tour/Pride month romp that has 12 different endings to be discovered. Ticket price includes the prize for successfully completing the game: a custom book that contains the story your team experienced. Extras like a tulle neck ruff or a themed hand fan are offered for a fee.
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office, Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department, and Austin-Travis County EMS will “battle” it out to see who can recruit the most blood donors; the department to receive the most votes via donors is declared the winner.
Welcome the weekend with a balancing and renewing yoga class surrounded by the beautiful views of Downtown. Come early or stay late to explore the SFC market.
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.