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May 6 Joint General & Special Elections
The May 6 election includes Austin propositions about police oversight and several Travis County bond propositions and local offices. Learn more at austinchronicle.com/elections.Early voting, April 24-May 2; election day, May 6
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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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Blue Action Block Walks & Phone Banking
Area Democrats wanting to get involved are welcome to join Blue Action to help get out the vote for the May 6 election.OngoingVarious locations -
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Blue Genie Art Bazaar's May Market
We always shop Blue Genie Art Bazaar during the winter holiday season, but we don't have to wait seven more months! At this spring market, see the work of more than 100 regional artisans and craftspeople and pick up gifts for Mother's or Father's Day, graduation, weddings, or any other spring/summer occasion. Raffles, samples, and demos will be offered throughout the show.Through May 29. Fri.-Sun. (and Memorial Day), 10am-8pm. Free. -
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CMFW Sounds for All Festival
Classical Music for the World presents a festival with five music-based events including live concerts, a film screening and discussion, dance, a Ukrainian cultural exhibit, poetry, and more. All events include a reception with artists afterward and are open to all ages, and the closing concert benefits Liberty Ukraine Foundation. Get the full schedule online.Sat., April 16; Fri.-Sat., April 21-22 & 28-29Covenant United Methodist Church, 4110 Duval Rd. -
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Community Listening Session
UT-Austin's Initiatives for Law, Societies, and Justice joins Austin Justice Coalition to gather feedback on the current state of our local courts, policing, community safety, and other legal systems. Free parking; refreshments and limited child care provided.Fri., April 28, 4:30-6pmServant Church, 1605 E. 38th 1/2 -
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Donate Blood, Get a Free Short Stack From IHOP
Get a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes when you donate blood during the last half of April.April 16-30We Are Blood donation centers and mobile drives -
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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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John Slatin AccessU
AccessU is the No. 1 training conference in accessible digital design and is trusted by professionals nationwide. Whether you’re a designer, code slinger, researcher, manager, or any other role, AccessU is the best way to deepen your learning, strengthen your skills, and expand your network. Attend in person or online, and consider volunteering: the conference seeks volunteers for the help desk, AV/tech support, and session moderators. Volunteers are encouraged to apply by May 1, but may do so through May 8.Tue.-Fri., May 9-12. Get full schedule of conference and after-hours events online. $445-895. -
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Jon Brumley Texas Venture Labs Investment Competition
Watch aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their ventures at a competition offering prizes and support.Fri., April 28, 9am-6:30pm. Free.Robert B. Rowling Hall, 300 W. MLK, UT campus -
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NFL Draft Day Specials
For three days, Pluckers will offer a certain food or drink special to anyone making correct draft picks.April 27-29Austin Pluckers Wing Bar locations -
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Rancho Alegre Conjunto Music Festival
Stop into one of three locations to celebrate accordion-driven conjunto music: Central Machine Works Friday, 7-10pm; Giddy Ups Saturday, 8pm-midnight; and Stubb's Sunday, 4-10pm (two stages). Get lineups in our music listings.Fri.-Sun., April 28-30. Free.Central Machine Works, 4824 E. Cesar Chavez; Giddy Ups, 12010 Menchaca; Stubb's, 801 Red River -
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SOLD OUT: O. Henry Museum: Final Fridays
Best of Austin award-winning author Spike Gillespie presents a free hands-on sketching seminar to celebrate the opening of the O. Henry Museum's new exhibit, "Carbonate Days: O. Henry's First Professional Prospect," which showcases unpublished illustrations from O. Henry's time in Austin.Fri., April 28, 10am -
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SomeBunny to Love
Hop through the Domain NORTHSIDE to get chummy with the blossoming bunny topiaries sprouting up throughout the center, and share a photo on Instagram to be entered to win a $500 shopping spree.Through April 30 -
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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