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Austin Tattoo Festival
More than 200 skin artists from around the world converge on the heart of Austin to celebrate the centuries-old art form. Book an appointment with a local or traveling artist to get a new tat or find an artist taking walk-ups. You might even walk away with the Tattoo of the Day award. The needle-averse can observe the pros practicing their craft and appreciate the varied styles and finished products. Day passes cost $30, or pay $65 for a three-day weekend pass. – Aaron SullivanAugust 2-4 -
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Quarters Pop-Up Gallery Opening
One of the best places to view up-and-coming artists is actually on the walls of local coffee shops, if you’re able to look up from the laptop. Luckily, Civil Goat Coffee on Guadalupe is actively highlighting its wall art, from 6-9 on Friday as it holds an art raffle complete with beer and wine. Kicking off a residency at Civil Goat, Quarters is a new organization curating group show pop-ups at different participating spaces “designed to bridge the gap between resources,” they write on the flier. “We offer residencies and local partnering businesses and public spaces, providing artists the opportunity to showcase and list their work. Think of us as a pop-up gallery!” This opening highlights local artists Danielle Iemola-Devereux, ZARA, and Tegan Milan. – Lina FisherFri., Aug. 2 -
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Austin International Folk Dancers
Join AIFD for an evening of dances from around the world with no experience or partner required.Fridays, 7-9:45pm. $5 (under 18, free). -
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Austin Public Pools Opening
Hoo-wee! Does anything feel better than a dip in the pool during a hot Texas summer? While some among us may be privileged to own private watering holes, most of us get to enjoy the great Austin PARD’s work at the 44 public aquatic facilities to choose from this summer. You’ve got regional, neighborhood, and community pools; a wading pool; splash pads; and the crown jewel: Barton Springs. Check austintexas.gov/pools-splashpads for up-to-date info on which pools are open, what their entry fee is, and whether you have what it takes to be a public pool lifeguard. Now, outta the way if you don’t wanna get wet: I’m gonna do a cannonball! – James ScottThrough August 18Multiple 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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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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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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Summer of Service
Who doesn’t want to build up their CV in these trying times? Or perhaps you just want to fill your free time with something other than TikTok? Or maybe you want a behind-the-scenes, hands-on tour of Austin’s best place for sustainable craft supplies? Whatever reason you’ve got, it’s a good time to volunteer for Austin Creative Reuse’s Summer of Service program. Opportunities are abundant, with group projects like fabric rolling, dog toy making, or Funky Fabric Friday – that’s when they process all the weird stuff like purple faux fur or bright yellow vinyl. Sign up on austincreativereuse.org, complete 30 volunteering hours, and earn your Summer of Service certificate. Beats losing eight hours to ASMR slime-scoop videos, I’ll tell you what. – James ScottThrough August 31
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