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On Trend/Off Balanced: A Panel on Fashion and Sustainability
With tariffs increasing the costs of many fast fashionistas’ favorite sources of inexpensive pieces, this talk couldn’t be more timely. In conjunction with Contemporary exhibit “HOST: Tenant of Culture” and following a screening of doc Brandy Hellville and the Cult of Fast Fashion, panelists Miranda Bennett, Christa Marie Clark, Emily Fenves, and Jimmy Gallo speak with moderator Allison Miller about how fashion can be both trendy and environmentally sustainable. They’ll highlight local efforts to interrupt and reduce waste and give guests inspiration to be thoughtfully chic. – Kat McNevinsWed., April 30 -
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Pup Crawl ATX
Some people call Austin the Live Music Capital, and others call it the blueberry in Texas tomato soup. But Austin’s real claim is being Dog City, where everyone and everywhere’s got a pup running around. Closing out their monthlong fundraising tour is the Austin Dog Park & Bar Alliance with the second annual Pup Crawl. For $39, you get a Pup Pass – which nets you and your pooch entry and a drink at each participating park. Full disclosure, the Chronicle will be popping up this Sunday at the Watering Bowl to participate in the paw-some event. Sunday is also the last day that Central Texas Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will be on-site, so come wolf down a few pints while helping support a good cause. – James ScottThrough April 30Dog House Drinkery, 3800 Co. Rd. 175, Leander; MUTTS, 9825 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.; Yard Bar, 6700 Burnet Rd.; The Watering Bowl, 820 W. FM 1626 -
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Walpurgisnacht
Austin’s premier fantasy bar, the Tiny Minotaur, is perhaps the only place in town where you can celebrate the obscure ancient European holiday of Walpurgisnacht. Weren’t feeling the recent Easter spirit? Perhaps you’d instead like the “Halloween of springtime” with “seasonal treats and hexes” on offer, per Tiny Minotaur’s Instagram. Despite this witchy tenor, the legend of Saint Walpurga, a nun in 8th-century Germany, is quite the opposite. She was canonized as a saint for her conversion of early Germans to Christianity, and for battling pests, rabies, whooping cough, and witchcraft itself, according to Wikipedia. In parts of Europe, people commemorate Walpurgisnacht, also known as Saint Walpurga’s Eve, in her honor, lighting bonfires to ward off evil or making pilgrimages to her tomb. However, despite these Christian origins, Walpurgisnacht is also linked with the pagan May Day festivals of Northern Europe, which all involved bonfire lighting as well. Perhaps opt for non-flammable lighting here, though – a windy wildfire season is upon us. – Lina FisherWed., April 30 -
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Buddhist Meditation
Asenath Avinash, who has over a decade of experience practicing both Zen and Tibetan Buddhism, leads an hourlong meditation session. Drop-ins welcome; no registration required.Wednesdays, noon. Donations appreciated. -
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College Day at the Dock
The eyes of Texas are upon college students on Wednesdays. Have your student ID ready, because it'll get you half off a boat rental all day.Wednesdays -
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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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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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Trivia 512
We really have no shortage of trivia events in this town full of smarties, but what grabbed my attention with this one was the quality of the prizes. First place gets $125 to spend at happenin’ host venue Radio, plus $15 to whiskey distillery Still Austin, and second place wins $75 at Radio and $15 at Still. Third place is even a good prize: a bag of high-quality Radio coffee beans and a koozie. So dust off the ol’ brain, grab some buds, and head over to Radio on Wednesdays to give it a go. Fuel up beforehand with a 5-7 happy hour and discounted burgers, fries, and chicken sandwiches from Shortwave. – Kat McNevinsWednesdays -
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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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