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Austin Pride 2024
Step right up to the city’s official LGBTQ celebration – where the sequins shine with 2024’s theme “Queer Cabaret: Unleashed Glamour + Glitz.” According to Austin Pride’s description, this theme is all about “embracing the theatrical, the bold, and the beautiful.” Headlining up the Fiesta Gardens festival portion of Pride is rapper Saucy Santana, who is joined on the lineup by Mariah Balenciaga, Isabella Lovestory, Arya, Salina EsTitties, Kerri Colby, and Adore Delano. Parade-wise, this year’s grand marshals include local legends World Famous *BOB*, Morgan Davis, and County Judge Andy Brown. Dress up; have fun; and enjoy all the free corporate swag that’ll clutter your room for months to come. – James ScottSat., Aug. 10 -
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Austin Card Show
Every special interest has their Super Bowl. Whether it’s Comic-Con, 2025’s Star Wars Celebration convention in Japan, Buffy the Vampire Slayer-heads’ HellMouth Con, or simply when the first Spirit Halloween pops up in your area, if someone likes it, there’s a party for it. This weekend, card collectors have their day. With 250-plus tables – featuring Lucky 7 Cards and Collectibles, Kenny’s Collectibles of Austin, Legends Only Sports Cards & Collectibles, and Card Traders of Austin – it’s likely avid collectors will find something beyond their wildest expectations at the Palmer Events Center. – Lina FisherAug. 10-11 -
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KillerCon Austin
Writer’s block can strike anyone, anywhere. Even those writing about actual strikes – and by strikes I mean intensely graphic murders and mayhem. Listen, sometimes disemboweling is easier said than written. It’s hard to capture viscera with the appropriate splashes of terror. With Killer Con, you can meet the royal court of splatterpunk and extreme horror writing in the non-maimed flesh. Learn at the feet of honored guests like Daniel J. Volpe, C.V. Hunt, and Kristopher Triana. It’s the sharpest ins and outs of horror writing and publishing, with healthy doses of panels and vendors galore. Hone your craft and your spooky collections this weekend. – Cat McCarreyAug. 9-11 -
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Plus-Size Clothing Swap
The thrift gods aren’t always kind to anyone who needs extra Xs on their clothes. Either no one donates their hard-found plus-size treasures or skinny Minnies & Mickeys keep taking them and “redesigning” the pieces for a 21-inch waist. Future Front members Xochi and Hali carve out this specific space so’s anyone looking for XL and up sizes can swap in peace. Nab a $25 ticket, bring your gently used and washed items, and swap ’em for a brand new wardrobe. Plus you’ll be entered in a raffle for prizes donated by Body PosiBarre, Harmonic Speech, Shapeshifter Studio, and many more. – James ScottSat., Aug. 10 -
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Adult Skate Night
Leave the rugrats at home and enjoy the roller rink with other grownups.Tuesdays, 7-11pm; Saturdays, 9pm-midnight -
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Austin Public Pools Opening
Hoo-wee! Does anything feel better than a dip in the pool during a hot Texas summer? While some among us may be privileged to own private watering holes, most of us get to enjoy the great Austin PARD’s work at the 44 public aquatic facilities to choose from this summer. You’ve got regional, neighborhood, and community pools; a wading pool; splash pads; and the crown jewel: Barton Springs. Check austintexas.gov/pools-splashpads for up-to-date info on which pools are open, what their entry fee is, and whether you have what it takes to be a public pool lifeguard. Now, outta the way if you don’t wanna get wet: I’m gonna do a cannonball! – James ScottThrough August 18Multiple locations -
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Baby Bloomers
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.Saturdays, 8-10am -
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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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GoldenGaia Vendor Market + Holistic Fair
Explore a diverse selection of vendors, including artisans, psychic readers, and holistic practitioners who can help heal mind, body, and spirit.Sat.-Sun., 11am-5pm. Free. -
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Love Where You Live Day
Keep Austin Beautiful developed this event to invite Austinites to beautify the areas around their homes and neighborhoods. Pick up some litter, weed a garden bed, or rake some leaves; it’s up to you! Check out the website for details on cleanup kit registration and social media giveaways.Second Saturdays, 9-11amCitywide -
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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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Second Saturdays
Enjoy music, DJs, and more at this late night hang at Austin's Blanton museum, open until 8pm for you to dive deep into their many art offerings.Second Saturday of every month -
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Small Business Division Webinars
Do you own a small business or have entrepreneurial dreams? The city's Small Business Division is here to help! Find resources and a selection of instructional webinars on the city's site, with many free classes and some with a small fee.OngoingVirtual -
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Summer of Service
Who doesn’t want to build up their CV in these trying times? Or perhaps you just want to fill your free time with something other than TikTok? Or maybe you want a behind-the-scenes, hands-on tour of Austin’s best place for sustainable craft supplies? Whatever reason you’ve got, it’s a good time to volunteer for Austin Creative Reuse’s Summer of Service program. Opportunities are abundant, with group projects like fabric rolling, dog toy making, or Funky Fabric Friday – that’s when they process all the weird stuff like purple faux fur or bright yellow vinyl. Sign up on austincreativereuse.org, complete 30 volunteering hours, and earn your Summer of Service certificate. Beats losing eight hours to ASMR slime-scoop videos, I’ll tell you what. – James ScottThrough August 31 -
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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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