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Art & Parks: Mural Tour
Join the Downtown Austin Alliance, Pease Park Conservancy, and Ride Bikes Austin for a tour of inspirational and iconic murals and artworks in and around downtown Austin parks. The ride begins at the La Mujer Mosaic near the Mexican American Cultural Center at 9am and will end at Pease Park around noon. Find suggestions for bike rentals and register online.Sat., March 11, 9am. Free, but RSVP. -
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BIPOC Pop
This three-day symposium brings together creatives, scholars, and industry leaders in comics, gaming, animation, and multimedia arts, building a creative critical space and strengthening community. The schedule is packed with panels, workshops, performances, and more, and it's all free! Read about last year's event here.Thu.-Sat., March 9-11, 9am-5pmGlickman Conference Center, 305 E. 23rd, UT campus -
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Women's History Day
At the historic farm, see demonstrations of 19th century: skills like weaving, spinning, dressmaking, and more; see ladies picket a tent saloon over the sale of liquor just as they did back then; see a meal prepared on a log-cabin hearth; plus you can make crafts and grind corn and spices. Sponsored by The Mr. & Mrs. Joe W. Bratcher Jr. Foundation and Big Red Soda.Sat., March 11, 10am-4pm. Free with admission. -
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"Texas Governors and Their Times, 1846-1946"
This exhibit showcases materials from the State Archives documenting the official work and daily business of the state’s chief executive spanning 100 years. Can't visit in person? It's available to explore online.Sept. 19, 2022-May 15, 2023. Free. -
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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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ATX Walk Bike Roll Feedback Needed
The city is seeking feedback on its plans guiding how urban trails, sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike lanes are built.Through March 20Online -
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Austin Flea
Find the local vendor market at Zilker Brewing Saturday and Jester King Sunday.Sat., March 11, noon-5pm; Sun., March 12, 11am-5pmZilker Brewing, 1701 E. Sixth; Jester King Brewery, 13187 Fitzhugh -
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Be a Climate Change Gardener With Cloud Layer Gardening
Join Austin Organic Gardeners to learn transforming activities for yourself, your garden, and your bioregion.Sat., March 11, 9:30am. Free. -
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Create With Canva
Learn how to use the free design service Canva to create planners, to-do lists, résumés, and more, with each workshop focusing on a different aspect of Canva. Refreshments and a few laptops for attendee use will be provided.Second Saturdays through June 10, 1-3pm -
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Doom Metal Goat Yoga
Jester King partners with Oak + Lotus Yoga for sessions where you can sink into doomy and melodic sounds while being guided through a yoga session surrounded by JK's glorious goat herd. Bring forth the beasts!March 4-May 27. Saturdays, 10am. $25. -
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Field of Light Hosting Silent Disco
Listen to curated playlists as you peruse the stunning display of 28,000 lights at the wildflower center. While supplies last, 100 complimentary headsets will be available.Through March 31. Fri.-Sun., 6-8:30pm. $41 and up. -
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Free Tax Preparation
Certified volunteers offer free tax prep from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, with service by appointment and walk-ins welcome at many sites. No age or income level restrictions, and no AARP membership required.Through April 18. Free.Various locations -
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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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Games Y'all
A meetup presented by Fantastic Arcade and The Museum of Human Achievement for indie devs, digital artists, and games fans. With SXSW happening there should be plenty of folks to meet up with.Sat., March 11, 7-10pm -
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Geeks Who Drink Trivia
Weekly trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.Saturdays, 8pm. Free. -
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Geeks Who Drink Trivia
Weekly trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.Saturdays, 2pm. Free. -
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Geeks Who Drink Trivia
Weekly trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.Saturdays, 7pm. Free.Coffee Shark Espresso & Pints, 7300 RR 2222 -
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Grow Green to Keep Our Water Clean
Join the city's Grow Green team to learn how to care for young trees to prevent storm damage, learn the best tree-planting practices, and help put down roots in the community by planting trees in the park. Participants will get a free tree after the course.Sat., March 11, 10am-noon. Free, but registration required.Civitan Park, 513 Vargas -
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Habitat For Humanity Builds Homes & Hope
Austin Habitat is seeking volunteers who are ready to learn how to build a house, have fun, and meet others.Ongoing. Free. -
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Kinda Tropical Vintage Market
Decades in Retro presents a curated market with all the gear you'll need to dress to impress during South By.Sat., March 11, noon-6pm. 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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New Bloom Music and Art Showcase
PietschHouse presents live acts from 15 bands and a visual art display from 35 artists across genres. Guests will have access to an open bar stocked with beverages from 10 local favorites, three food vendors featuring Austin chefs, a full gallery exhibition, and five hours of live music each night.Fri.-Sun., March 10-12, 4-10pm. $30-80.Planet K + TexPopATX, 1516 S. Lamar -
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Poetry Out Loud
The Texas Commission on the Arts conducts this statewide poetry recitation contest, the winner of which will represent Texas at the national level in April.Sat., March 11, 1-4pm. Free. -
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South Asian House
Created in partnership with the Auntie Network, One Minute Saree, the Partnership Inc., URL Media, Tasveer, IndieMeme, and Sway with Pray, South Asian House aims to connect and celebrate community thought leaders from seven different South Asian countries. They'll have panels, activations, live music, comedy, and lots more; register and get the full schedule online.Sat.-Sun., March 11-12, 11am-2am. Free, but RSVP. -
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South by Southwest
It's impossible to be bored during this fest that brings in musicians, films, tech experts, innovators, and much more from around the globe, but it can be intimidating because so much is going on. Check out our handy guides in the print issue and ongoing coverage online at austinchronicle.com/sxsw. Can't make it in person? An affordable online pass gets you access to tons of streaming and VOD content.March 10-19. $199-1,825. -
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Texas State Parks Photo Contest
Capture your adventures at Texas State Parks. Explore a new trail, discover a cool critter, or catch an awesome sunset, then submit your pics or tag them on social media (#TexasStateParks and #TexasParks100) to win parks passes or H-E-B gift cards.Deadline: Nov. 27Submit online -
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To Write: Beasley's Vaqueros by Andrés Tijerina
The Texas Genealogy Society of Austin hosts an author talk with Dr. Tijerina about his new book about the life and work of South Texas artist Ricardo M. Beasley.Sat., March 11, 10am-noon. RSVP to reserve a spot and book. -
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Unlearning Circle
Join Undoing White Supremacy Austin for a discussion kicking off a three-month series following principles from Showing Up for Racial Justice and the People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond.Sat., March 11, 10am -
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We Are Blood T-Shirt Giveaway
To kick off the month of March, We Are Blood will give all blood/platelet donors a specially designed T-shirt for supporting local patients.March 1-12Any We Are Blood donation center
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