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Austin Youth River Watch 2025 Open House
Created in the early Nineties as an environmental stewardship program for high schoolers, the Austin Youth River Watch continues into our current year more determined than ever to protect our city’s waterways. Thus, the AYRW’s EcoHouse opens its doors this Saturday and invites community engagement with their mission. Attendees to this free-but-RSVP event will enjoy hands-on displays and demonstrations; guided hiking tours; alfresco yoga; and a raffle with prizes including outdoor gear and ’sclusie River Watch merch. – James ScottSat., May 1710611 Platt Ln. -
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“Roots Unveiled: Exploring the Chinese Experience”
Among the many anti-civil rights bills creeping their way through the Texas Legislature is Senate Bill 17, which would bar Chinese and many other Asian citizens from buying land here. Denounced by detractors as racist and reminiscent of 19th-century laws targeting Asian immigrants, its 2023 origins, along with growing anti-Asian sentiment after the pandemic, inspired Houston artist Jane Xu to found the multi-city Asian American Art & Culture Initiative and initiate this multidisciplinary exhibit. Curated by renowned international independent curator Sylvia XuHua Zhan, it brings in-depth research and archives along with work from a wide range of artists to offer a look at the rich history of Chinese Americans in Texas. Opening reception is Sunday, May 18, noon. – Kat McNevinsThrough August 31; opening reception, May 18 -
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Make & Take: Marker Monoprints
To make or take: That is the question. The answer? Do both! Artist and teacher CJ – of CJ Sketches – delivers a lesson on monoprinting where participants utilize recycled materials to make unique prints and take them home to display or gift to a friend. According to ACR’s class description, monoprinting helps mental health by its celebration of “happy accidents” and its mindful meditative process. “This workshop is about process over perfection,” they write, “nurturing self-expression and curiosity.” Costing zero dollars and zero cents with all supplies provided, can you afford to skip this creative cohort? – James ScottSat., May 17 -
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PowerPints
Barring the odd late-night whiskey-soaked college essay-writing binge, learning and drinking have rarely been so near and dear as they are in this comedy show that’s got the same exam-cram energy. Eight presenters enter the stage, each with a presentation on a subject of their choice. The time limit? Five minutes. The consequences for going over said time limit? A spicy pickle shot. The price for becoming more informed about hypnotism, Sonic the Hedgehog, and the Boston Molasses Flood while also slurping suds? Only $5, with all proceeds profiting your presenters. – James ScottSat., May 17 -
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Slipper Summit
Ahead of their big film fest – which you can read more about in our sinfully stuffed Summer Events Calendar – Austin Asian American Film Festival invites one and all to engage with storytelling at their free creative confluence. Open to the public, offerings include literary readings, panels on “Art as Resistance” and “playfulness for your creative process,” a community zine-making workshop, and to-be-announced film screenings. – James ScottSat., May 17 -
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Trash Free Gulf Cleanup
On my last trip to Padre Island, it was disappointing to walk along the shore and see construction debris littering the sand. The culprit? A new development a couple miles upshore. Everything that lands in the water travels somewhere. So H-E-B’s Our Texas, Our Future presents the Trash Free Gulf Campaign to bring together cleanup partners across the state to raise awareness and clean up watersheds. Join in for the Clean Up the Colorado day with All Water Guides, which will launch from the Texas River School. Bring a canoe, boat, stand-up paddleboard, or raft if you have one, but no boat is no problem; they can be borrowed, and all are welcome, even if you want to stay on land. – Kat McNevinsSat., May 176213 Levander Loop
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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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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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Barks for Beers 2025
Arf, arf: This is my impression of your dog when you tell them about this furry fundraising effort from Divine Canines. Tell their placid doggy faces about how 30 CTX craft breweries are participating, like Celis Brewery and Independence Brewing. Pet their ears and inform your pooch how buying a $30 Pawsport as well as a 2025 pint glass entitles you to a pour at each brewery. At this point, the canine mind might think: Okay, but what do I get out of all this? “Don’t worry,” you say. “Every brewery has promised to be dog-friendly, so we can go together.” Your dog’s response, probably: Woof! – James ScottMay 1 - 31Multiple locations -
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Blue Genie Art Bazaar's May Market
The Blue Genie Art Bazaar is an essential stop on your Christmas shopping list, but – lucky you – you don’t have to wait till Xmas to make your way back to the BG’s jam-packed aisles. Every weekend for the whole month of May, from 10am-8pm, you can peruse more than 100 regional artists and artisans. Entry is free, the vibe is family-friendly, and the thrill at finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift or primo piece of art to make your house a home – well, that’s priceless. More of a web browser? There are plenty of handmade goodies to tempt you at the Blue Genie online storefront: bluegenieartbazaar.shop.Friday, May 2 - Sunday, May 4; Friday, May 9 - Sunday, May 11; Friday, May 15 - Sunday, May 18; Friday, May 23 - Monday, May 26; Friday, May 30 - Sunday, June 1. free. -
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Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Beep beep! Make way for this vehicular bird, who springs from author Mo Willem’s Pigeon picture books onto the Zach stage for this family-friendly musical. Originally commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the production is suitable for kids 3 years old and up – so a perfect pick if you’ve got antsy toddlers yearning to dance and sing during stageplays. Plotwise, this isn’t a challenging piece: When a bus driver disembarks from their seat, a mischievous fowl takes the wheel to expectedly chaotic results. Feathers will fly, I’m told. – James ScottThrough May 18 -
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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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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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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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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