The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies at The University of Texas at Austin will host a free pre-college showcase for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration required. Parking and food included. More details online.
Come one, come all to allgo's seventh annual community healing fair, welcoming QTBIPOC folks and allies for free food, music, and fun! Connect with community wellness resources, shop the Frida Friday market, and attend free workshops including a cumbia dance class, a drag storytime, sound bath, and screening of documentary short "And We Rest on Giants" by Kevin Anderson.
Jurassic Quest provides roaring fun for dino enthusiasts with life-size dinosaur models, fossil digs, and rideable dinosaurs. Leave the summer heat of Austin and enter the Jurassic era.
The world's greatest internet, animation, comedy, gaming, and podcasting convention returns with three action-packed days of panels, live gaming experiences, meet & greets with special guests, parties, and lots more.
In the first reinstallation of the collection galleries since it opened in 2019, Ruby City will present an exhibit of artwork from the Linda Pace collection by national and international artists.
The city's fourth annual contest is open now for submissions from Austin students ages 10 to 18. In honor of Digital Inclusion Week (Oct. 2-6), young artists are asked to "picture a world where everyone is connected digitally." The top three entries win a monetary prize and will have their artwork displayed in city spaces.
A great selection of local farmers bringing fabulous pastured meats, eggs, dairy, vegetables, and fruits, plus prepared-food vendors, artisans, bakers, and of course, live music.
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.
With activities from birthday cards to fun-filled games, help pay homage to the influential Texas lieutenant governor who championed the Bullock Museum as a gift to all Texans and visitors to our great state. Storytimes with Bullock's favorite childhood book, The Little Red Hen, take place at 11am & 1pm.
Austin Community College is now registering for the fall semester, offering more than 100 programs including associate degrees, workforce certificates, and more. ACC offers free support and resources to students like tutoring, advising, and financial guidance. Classes start Aug. 21.
Visiting the Harry Ransom Center with kids? Ask for a family guide at the Visitor Services desk, designed to enrich children's experience of the current exhibit, "Drawing the Motion Picture," perfect for budding filmmakers and curious minds.
Through July 16. Tue.-Fri., 10am-5pm; Sat.-Sun., noon-5pm
Learn new and innovative ways to use these versatile props that help you loosen up before a workout, reducing post-exercise soreness and recovery time and improving movement.
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.
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.
Weekly guided breathwork sessions incorporate lunar and solar cycles, card readings, Kundalini, journaling, and more, and are led by Margaret, who has studied around the world and is a trained midwife, birth & postpartum doula, Reiki master, registered yoga teacher, and kinesiologist.
Home improvement donation and resale shop Habitat ReStore is a cool place to find treasure and make friends. Volunteers enjoy setting up displays, arranging merch, receiving donations, and keeping everything organized.
The O. Henry Museum presents an open call to writers to submit original limericks that pertain to Austin or Texas – your fave (or least favorite) person, city, animal, allergen, etc. – via the online form as a video, image, or text through July 22, to be judged by the public through July 31.
This course is designed to empower you with the understanding, healthy practices, and confidence necessary to sing. Beginning with the mechanics of breath and sound, participants can anticipate group practice and personal reflection.
Join fellow plant nerds for a plant swap and brunch. Anything goes, as long as it's healthy: houseplants, veggies, seeds, cuttings, flowers, and succulents. If possible, label the plant with its name and care instructions. Plus, check out a pop-up shop by Secondhand Scraps with reclaimed wood products, including plant propagation stations for your current or new plant babies!
In celebration of International Owl Day (Aug. 4), Blue Owl Brewing has partnered up with the Travis Audubon Society for a contest that could win you a free tattoo at Austin Tattoo Company. Submit photos of your owl ink through July 28 to be entered in a slideshow for Owl Day, where the winner will be announced.
Contest runs through July 28; event is Fri., Aug. 4, 7pm. Free.
Vs. Sugar Land. A festive week starts off with an Independence Day celebration including a fireworks show. Thursday is dog-friendly for Pints & Pups and includes a "Brew Review" with beverage samplings around the ballpark. Friday features a Nolan Ryan bobblehead giveaway and fireworks. Saturday is Yellowstone night capped off with a Spazmatics concert, and Sunday has lots on offer for kiddos, including a Lego activity and screening of Ninjago: Dragons Rising.
July 4-9. Tue., 6:35pm; Wed.-Fri., 7:05pm; Sat.-Sun., 6:05pm
Join Forklift Danceworks choreographers and Austin’s Watershed Protection Department to discuss the: importance of protecting and restoring Austin waterways, including the major impacts of pet waste disposal.
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.
Resources and info about Austin Public Health’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program for qualifying pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.