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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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The George Lucas Talk Show
We all have our niche enjoyments, and for me, that’s this talk show/experience featuring the real George Lucas (as played by Connor Ratliff) and the real Toydarian Watto (as played by Griffin Newman). Deep 2020 malaise attacks were defeated when I watched Lucas, Watto, and producer Patrick Cotnoir lose their minds in Zoom windows while they forced actors, directors, and comedian friends to discuss cultural miscellanea such as Lucas’ freakish animated ELO musical Strange Magic. As if knowing the current newscycle had me in a similar spiral to early COVID, GLTS hits Austin on the first Thursday of December. Special guests include filmmaker Andrew Bujalski and critic and author Matt Zoller Seitz. – James ScottThu., Dec. 5 -
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Blue Genie Art Bazaar
This annual holiday market has been doing the unique, artisanal gift thing for long enough to have pretty much perfected it. Get in, grab the items to help check folks off your giftee list, and check out. You might want to take a business card from the booths you buy from so when the person opening your gift inevitably wants to know where you got it, you’ll be one step ahead. Online shopping and shipping is also available for folks unable to visit in person. – James RenovitchNov. 15-Dec. 24 -
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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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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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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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Sand Volleyball & 5x5 Soccer Signups
Meanwhile Brewing really maximizes the use of its expansive south-side space, offering a stage, playground, and soccer field alongside its excellent taproom and food trucks. They’ve got two sports leagues gearing up to start in January, for those who want to burn a few calories with pals along with a few cold ones. Whether you’re a bump-set-spiker or a dribble-pass-kicker, you’ll find your people at one of these leagues that dangles a $200 Meanwhile gift card as a championship trophy to work toward. – Kat McNevinsThrough Dec. 19 -
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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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Thursday Night Flipper Fight
Roll through for a tournament hosted by local pinball club Salamander City, with five rounds of play followed by the playoffs.Thursdays, 8pm. $5. -
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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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Winter Wanderland
Iconic Austin Motel always does it up colorfully for the holidays, modifying their motto to “Snow Close, Yet Snow Far Out” and decking the halls with all the hues. This year they’re setting up festivities at the new Rocky’s Bar, named in honor of late motel cat Rocky, and serving festive drinks like shotskis and Mexican frozen chocolate by the fire. Extra festive events happen Thursdays through Sundays, kicking off with the tree lighting and KUTX Old-School Dance Party Dec. 5 from 6 to 9pm, and followed by sing-alongs, pop-up markets, toy drives, visits from Hunky Santa, holiday films, and more. – Kat McNevinsThrough Dec. 22 -
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Young Meditators Group
Youngsters ages 18-39 who'd like to cultivate mindfulness are welcome to gather and reflect on and discuss topics about everyday life.First Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. 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
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