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CelebrASIA
The city's Asian American Resource Center hosts its 10th annual event in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Enjoy a full day of performances, food vendors, exhibits, and cultural experiences for the entire family.Sat., May 13, 11am-3pm. Free. -
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Texas Burlesque Festival
Looking for an exciting, titillating night out? You'll find it over three days at this festival featuring the legendary Penny Starr Sr., fresh off her appearance on America’s Got Talent and this year's reigning King of Burlesque, P. NoNoire. With too much talent to fit in the originally planned two days, they added a Thursday mixer and performance at Kick Butt Coffee (5775 Airport), with the remaining shows at the Long Center.May 11-13. Thu., 7pm; Fri.-Sat., 8pm. $40 and up. -
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The Big Squeeze Accordion Contest & Concert
Watch a new generation of accordion players compete for grand prizes in polka, Cajun, zydeco, and conjunto accordion traditions at Texas Folklife's Big Squeeze Accordion contest finals and concert, back for its 17th year. This year’s competition will feature special performances by Josh Baca & the Hot Tamales and Elena Fainshtein.Sat., May 13, 1-4pm. Free. -
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Kitten Yoga Benefiting Austin Pets Alive!
Adorable adoptable kittens will play and cuddle around you as you relax with yoga, making it the purrfect way to relax and have fun while supporting Austin Pets Alive! You can even take one home for free if you're ready for a new fur friend.Sat., May 13, 10am-2pm. $25.Inner Diva Studios, 10401 Anderson Mill Rd. #104 -
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O. Henry Museum Pun-Off World Championships
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department’s Brush Square Museums, in collaboration with the Brush Square Museums Foundation, presents the 46th annual and internationally renowned spoken word competition focused on the art of the pun. To express excitement about returning to the traditional date after being moved to fall because of COVID, this year’s theme will be “Spring for Words!”Sat., May 13, 11am-6pm -
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The Front Market's Big Spring Showcase
This spring's theme is "homegrown," with an exhibition of more than 150 women and LGBTQ+ creatives, small-business owners, designers, and makers from across the Texas South, as well as a curated selection of installations, performances, workshops, and more. Friday includes a plus-size clothing swap; find details online.Sat.-Sun., May 13-14, 11am-5pm. Free; donations appreciated.
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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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Art-O-Rama
The DAC's fourth annual event is taking a seriously surreal turn! Experience interactive art installations, hands-on activities, and live performance art by local artists. Snag fun swag, munch on whimsical treats, and remind yourself what makes Austin such a weird and wonderful place.Sat., May 13, 1-4pm. Free, all ages. -
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Austin Flea
Pick up something for Mom at the local vendor market and enjoy the views and brews. Find them at Vista Saturday, noon-5pm, and Jester King Sunday, 11am-5pm.Sat.-Sun., May 13-14Vista Brewing, 13551 RM 150, Driftwood; Jester King Brewery, 13187 Fitzhugh -
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Blanton New Grounds Grand Opening
Enjoy live music and remarks by community leaders on the Blanton's new Moody Patio, an art experience designed by the Haas Brothers, plus explore the new art, architecture, and gardens throughout the grounds. Hear live music from Gina Chavez and the Peterson Brothers, and a DJ set from Adrian Quesada.Sat., May 13, 2-8pm. Outdoor celebration free; admission fee for gallery. -
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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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Building Living Soil Workshop
Join Austin Organic Gardeners for a community workday to build a passive composting system, and go home with your own mushroom block to make your own system.Sat., May 13, 9:30-11am. Free with garden admission. -
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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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Fall Prevention 2023
Interactive educational program Fall Awareness Lengthens Lives teaches attendees ways to help prevent falls, emphasizing the importance of identifying and decreasing fall hazards, importance of routine exercise, medication that may cause falls, and importance of eye care.Sat., May 13, 9-10:30am. Free.Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, 100 Medical Pkwy., Lakeway -
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Free Meditation Classes
Get a brief intro and experience Sahaja Yoga, a method of meditation that takes you beyond mental, emotional, and physical activity and allows you to experience the true self which lies within.Tuesdays, 7:15pm; Saturdays, 10:30am. Free.Sahaja Yoga Meditation Center, 8711 Burnet Rd. Suite A-12 -
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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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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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Mother's Day at Pioneer Farms
The historic farm offers a fancypants tea service from 11am to 2pm, and a special Mother’s Day Homes Tour (10am-2pm). As you tour the farm's 1800s homesteads, stop at each one and meet "mother" to hear each one's story and learn more about life in 19th century Central Texas.Sat., May 13, 10am-2pm -
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Mother's Day Axe & Relax
Urban Axes provides a unique way to celebrate Mom with axe-throwing and a complimentary beverage (BYOB after that).Sat.-Sun., May 13-14 -
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Mother's Day Pottery Seconds Sale
Grab something for Mom at Sunset Canyon Pottery's annual sale, featuring deeply discounted pottery items with slight imperfections and unique character.Sat.-Sun., May 13-14, 10am-4pm. free.Sunset Canyon Pottery 5809 Burnet Rd., Austin, TX 78751 -
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Nourishing Body, Mind & Spirit
Learn to create a healthy lifestyle on all levels of your being.Sat., May 13, 1pm. $10. -
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POP! Community Market
Pop into the sunny days of summertime with a carefully curated market with artists, makers, and vintage vendors selected by Eastside Pop Up.Sat., May 13, 11am-3pm. Free. -
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Protect Your Privacy With Document Shredding at Frost
Frost Bank offers treats while you get up to 10 containers of paper shredded by Shred-It.Sat., May 13, 9am-noon. Free.North Austin Financial Center, 111 E. Anderson -
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Second Saturday Market
Find a variety of sales, pop-up vendors, a DJ set from DJ Aunt Jason, refreshments, art, and more.Sat., May 13, noon-5pm. Free.South Lamar Arts Complex, 2200 S. Lamar -
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SFC Farmers' Market: 20th Anniversary
In addition to the weekly farmers' market, enjoy live music, crafts, chef demonstrations, and a birthday bash that's been two decades in the making – all free, family-friendly, and in support of the Sustainable Food Center.Through May 27. Saturdays, 9am-1pm -
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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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The Front Market
The Front Market is back featuring 175+ pop-up shops by women and LGBTQ+ creatives.Fri.-Sat., May 13-14, 11am-5pm. Free. -
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The Loren: Mother's Day Trunk Show
The Loren hotel at Lady Bird Lake will host a Mother's Day trunk show and market, featuring an array of local vendors and activities that are perfect for spoiling your mother – along with a complimentary libation bar to toast to her in style. (Pro tip: Get the brunch!)Sat., May 13, 11am-2pm -
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Touch the Art
Almost Real Things collabs with art students from the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and a group of professional Austin artists working with unique textures and mediums to bring you this one-of-a-kind experience, where for the first time, you can touch all of the art in the gallery.Sat., May 13. $0-25.Almost Real Things HQ, 820 Shelby #103 -
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Unlearning Circle
Join Undoing White Supremacy Austin for a panel diving into the nuance between activism and organizing.Sat., May 13, 10am-noonOnline via Zoom -
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Wanderful’s 10th Birthday Celebration
Celebrate sisterhood and talk travel with other travel-loving women, and maybe even win a fun getaway.Sat., May 13, 2-4pm. Free.Higher Ground, 720 Congress -
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We Are Blood Baseball Cap Giveaway
Get ready for sunny weather with a fresh new cap as a reward for donating blood or platelets.May 1-14We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives
