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    Civic Events

    “Our Parks, Our Future” Community Meeting

    Opportunity to provide input and help PARD prioritize investments for parks, facilities, and recreational programming over the next 10 years.
    Fri., May 3, 6:30-8:30pm. Free.  
    Anderson Mill Limited District Community Center, 11500 El Salido Pkwy
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    Children Will Listen: A Spring Concert by Young Voices of Austin

    Young Voices of Austin provides music education to children ages 6 to 18, as well as assistance with applying to college, tutoring, and SAT/ACT preparation.
    Fri., May 3, 7pm. $10-100.  
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    Civic Events

    Community Wildfire Preparedness Symposium

    Join Austin Fire Department’s Wildfire Division to learn more about local wildfire risk and what you can do to prepare.
    Fri., May 3, 9am-3pm. Free.  
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    Design Your Life

    Learn new ways to achieve a healthier lifestyle and develop skills to design your life around your happiness with all-day workshops and panel discussions.
    Thu.-Fri., May 2-3. $55-599.  
    Thu., Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress; Fri., Springdale Station, 979 Springdale
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    International Society of Antique Scale Collectors Meet and Greet

    For all you scale aficionados, you're in luck: The International Society of Antique Scale Collectors is opening part of its annual convention to the public so folks can learn all there is about devices used to determine weight.
    Fri., May 3, 7:30-10pm. Free, but RSVP required at 615/332-1455 or [email protected].
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    Job Fair at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa

    Following a massive expansion, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa reopens this May and is looking to fill positions in housekeeping, transportation, kitchen staff, concierge staff, and more.
    Fri., May 3, 9am-7pm. Free.
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    Live Music Crawl

    Learn more about Austin live music history, get the latest scoop on the current music scene, and see iconic venues and new clubs, all while getting an overview of the city from a local musician.
    Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. $50.
  • Film

    Special Screenings

    Man on Fire (2018)

    Reflections on Racism in the U.S.: UT filmmaker Joel Fendelman's doc, which premiered in 2018 as part of PBS' Independent Lens series, investigates the Rev. Charles Moore's self-immolation in 2014 in protest of racism in his hometown of Grand Saline, Texas. The screening will be introduced by Lou Snead, a colleague of Moore's.
    Fri., May 3, 6:30pm. Free, but donations encouraged.  
  • Arts

    Dance

    Memoirs and Armours

    The Violet Crown Players and Diverse Space Youth Dance Theatre present the kinetic culmination of their explorations of memory, invigorating the Austin stage before taking the show to Europe this summer. "What is a memory? How much do memories affect our interactions with humans and with nature?" Featuring choreography by Michael Jahoda, Maria Naidu, Vera Ondrasikova, Toni Bravo, and the cast of dancers.
    Thu.-Sat., May 2-4, 8pm. $15-35.  
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    New Games Leadership Workshop

    Rediscover play at this one- or two-day workshop led by Dale Le Fevre, one of the originators of "New Games," a movement that uses interactive cooperative games to bring diverse groups of people together. All ages, sizes, abilities, and genders are welcome.
    Fri., May 3, 9:30am-5:30pm. $99, one day; $149, two days.  
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    Real Austin Tour

    This “bucket list tour” gives you a city overview in just two hours. Get acquainted with Austin's art, music, culture, food, history, parks, and famous people while touring major landmarks, lesser-known gems, neighborhoods, and food trucks. And, with the Mercedes tour van, you'll be riding in style.
    Multiple tours daily, starting at 10:30am. $35.
  • Community

    Out of Town

    Shakespeare at Winedale

    The spring class presents Richard III in the historic barn theatre.
    Fri.-Sat., May 3-4, 7pm. $10.
  • Arts

    Theatre

    Summer and Bird

    Wait, you mean someone commissioned author Katherine Catmull to adapt her excellent fantasy novel for the stage? Yes, Austin Playhouse did that – and now the company's Theatre for Youth program presents the world premiere of this modern wonderment, suitable for the whole family, as directed by Lara Toner Haddock. And – look, birdlings! – here's our review of the show.
    May 4-12. Sat., 2 & 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. Extra show: Fri., May 3, 7:30pm. $7-28 (free, ages 4-18).  
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    Out of Town

    SystemsGo Rocket Launch

    High school students test the rockets they designed and built in class. This is a different location than in past years.
    Thu.-Sat., May 2-4. Free, but all attendees must sign a waiver.
    Stonewall
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    Civic Events

    Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial Ride Ceremony

    Memorial Ride in support of Texas C.O.P.S. Chapters and in honor of fallen Texas Peace Officers and their families.
    Fri., May 3, 3pm  
    Texas Peace Officers Memorial Wall, 201 E. 14th
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    Sports

    Texas State Baseball

    Vs. Georgia State: Fri., May 3, 6pm; Sat., May 4, 2:30pm; Sun., May 5, noon. $5-9.  
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    The OneParty Benefiting JDRF

    The day begins with a golf tournament, followed by cocktails, dinner, and live & silent auctions, with all proceeds helping fund type 1 diabetes research.
    Fri., May 3. $400.  
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    The Victory Cup Derby Day Polo Match and Hot Air Balloon Festival

    Cheer on several polo matches leading up to a live broadcast of the big event at this two-day kid- and dog-friendly party. Plus, this year there will be a dozen hot air balloons offering guests tethered rides.
    Fri.-Sat., May 3-4. $20+.  
    Victory Cheval Polo Club, 13628 Gregg Manor Rd., Manor
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    TPIF 2019 Grants Program Announcement

    Texas Pride Impact Funds is seeking requests for proposal from Texas-based nonprofits supporting the Lone Star State’s LGBTQmmunity. Grants will be awarded to organizations working to inspire, support, or enrich queer lives.
    Deadline to Submit: Friday, May 10, 5pm  
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    Sports

    UT Men's and Women's Tennis

    The UT Men’s and Women’s tennis teams will both host NCAA First and Second Round matches this weekend. The women (18-4 and an overall No. 9 national seed) play Sat.-Sun.; the men (23-3, No. 2 nationally) play Fri.-Sat., with both hoping to advance to the national championships later in May in Orlando.
    Men's: Alabama vs. South Florida: Fri., May 3, 10am; UT vs. Tennessee Tech: Fri., May 3, 1pm; Round Two: Sat., May 4, 5pm. Women's: Rice vs. Texas A&M: Sat., May 4, 9am; UT vs. LIU-Brooklyn, Sat., May 4, noon; Round Two: Sun., May 5, noon.. $5.  
    Texas Tennis Center, 2100 Comal
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    Women's Success Summit

    Entrepreneurs are invited for a day of networking, a workshop led by Google on how to promote a business online, and a presentation from eWomenNetwork Founder & CEO Sandra Yancey.
    Fri., May 3, 10am-3:30pm. Members, $99; nonmembers, $59.  
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    Civic Events

    Wood Reclamation

    Log pickup for community members in need of logs for art projects or milling.
    Fri., May 3, 9am-3pm  
    PARD Reclamation Yard, 2405 Stratford Dr.
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    Sports

    Yoga for Grief and Loss Therapy Group – Spring Series

    This gentle, restorative, and trauma-informed yoga class offers the space for letting go of tension in the body, and in turn, creating greater ease within the mind.
    March 29-May 3. Fridays, 10-11:15am. $90 for the series; scholarships available.
    The Austin Center for Grief & Loss, 2413 Greenlawn Pkwy

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