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The fourth annual fest on the theme "Austin Family Reunion" offers several days of programming, from community kickbacks, dance parties, cookouts, and live music to dynamic conversations with thought leaders, educators and public scholars. Grammy nominee SaulPaul, Grammy winner Pamela Dawson, James Beard honoree Michael T. Twitty, and Pulitzer winner Dr. Annette Gordon-Reed are just a few of the highlights of the weeklong festivities.

Listen to a variety of marches, patriotic melodies, and other cheerful works by the Austin Symphonic Band under the majestic trees at the Zilker Hillside Theater. UPDATE: Due to excessive heat warning, venue has been changed.

Shop from 50 local, queer-identifying artists and makers.

Join Neill-Cochran House Museum for a tour of West Austin African American history beginning at the museum and winding through historic sites of Wheatville and Clarksville, two of the original fifteen freedman communities established in Austin after the end of the Civil War. The tour includes access to videos for each stop that explore the history of the site and create connections between the past and present.

The Bullock Museum is part of a collaboration of the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America, which means active duty military members and their families get free exhibit admission all summer, from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day.

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.

Join NCH for dominoes, lawn games, and a painting class with Rejina Thomas, whose exhibit "Signs and Symbols" is on view at the museum. Then pick up a Black West Austin Driving Tour and explore the historic sites of the freedom colonies of Wheatville and Clarksville.

You know what else is cool? Helping the community through blood and platelet donations. Find a center or drive online or call 512/206-1266.