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12th Annual Eastside Kings Festival
When Eddie Stout released the Eastside Kings album in 1999, the idea (as well as the musicians who made it come to fruition) inspired this annual event. Focusing specifically on the Rosewood area, the festival explores and celebrates the cultural impact of Black art forms including R&B, jazz, gospel, and, of course, the blues.Sept. 27-29, Oct. 1Historic East Austin -
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Book Drive & Trivia
Trivia: Hard to overstate the impact this event type has had on adult friendships in our current year 2024. Even before that, folks were coming together to share random facts stored deep in their psyche, perfectly preserved just for the moment some guy on a mic calls out “What is the value of this collectible Star Wars coin in the Polynesian island of Niue?” (Answer: Depends on the coin, but the coveted Darth Vader head coin is worth two New Zealand dollars.) But should you be bad at remembering specific nonsense, try this hack: Bring a book. At Drinks Backyard’s weekly Tuesday trivia night, donating a book or two gets an auto point added onto your score. All those books go to Inside Books Project, a nonprofit that sends reading materials to incarcerated Texans. A few suggestions based on IBP’s most-in-need list: dictionaries, how-to-draw guides, LGBTQ lit and nonfiction, and safe-for-work manga. – James ScottTue., Oct. 1 -
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Legacy Business Month
If you live in Austin, you know that keeping a cool business afloat can be an uphill battle. Thanks to Preservation Austin – originally the Heritage Society of Austin – we can celebrate the longtime survivors of this weird city. By picking up a legacy-business passport, you’ve got a ticket to visit places that’ve braved over 20 years in Bat City: Esther’s Follies, Joe’s Bakery, Scholz Garten, BookWoman, Aster’s Ethiopian Restaurant, the Continental Club, Nature’s Treasures, Antone’s Record Shop, Zilker Park Boat Rentals, and Little Longhorn Saloon. Grab your passport at the kickoff party this Thursday, Oct. 3, at Zilker Taproom. The highest stamp collectors can walk away with fun prizes, as well as a deep sense of local pride. – James ScottThrough Oct. 31All Around Town
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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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Bat City Bingo
Mamma mia: Did you know the game we call bingo originated in Italy? Descended from the Italian lotto game, bingo has been delighting young and old – okay, mostly old – since the 1500s. Enjoy boffo bingo from your friends at Bat City Bingo, who bring free “beano” to patios all over town, every Tuesday at Long Play Lounge. – James ScottTuesdays -
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Buddhist Book Study
Do you enjoy contemplating the deep questions that come with being human? Join conversations facilitated by Asenath Avinash based on Buddhist books from great teachers to explore these questions and meditate. Drop-ins welcome; no registration required.Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Donations appreciated. -
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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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Hapé Ceremony & Community Potluck
A sacred tobacco ceremony and sound healing opening with intention and calling in guides, angels, and master teachers, leading to a shamanic ceremony with hapé and meditation. Stay after for a vegan potluck.First Tuesdays, 1:11pm. $44. -
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LegalLine
On the first Tuesday of every month, obtaining good, simple legal advice is easy. Just call 512/472-8303 for LegalLine, the free legal advice hotline sponsored by Austin Lawyer Referral Service. Attorney volunteers can answer questions and give brief legal advice concerning many areas of law.First Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Free. -
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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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Volunteer Days at ACR
Organized types will have fun volunteering to help Austin Creative Reuse sort through donated items, roll fabric, and detangle yarn. Registration required.Tuesdays & Thursdays