A weekend that's all about the slabs, music, entertainment, and drip of Texas topped off with delicious Cajun food. Jump On It presents a slab showcase, celebrity basketball, boat party, and more bookending Saturday's music festival featuring DeeBaby and Webbie.
Readers, writers, and story-lovers converge to meet the best in sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. This year's lineup includes author and activist Cory Doctorow, award-winning writers Gabino Iglesias and Sequoia Nagamatsu, Aztec gamer and artist Gonzalo Alvarez, and editor Rick Klaw, who's here celebrating new releases with Joe R. Lansdale and Josh Rountree.
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.
With Central Texas experiencing extremely high temperatures, city leaders issued a reminder to be aware of Excessive Heat Watch and Excessive Heat Warning alerts from the National Weather Service. A warning means action should be taken immediately to avoid heat-related illness. The city began a pilot program in July at Republic Square with misting tents and cold bottled water, and always offers facilities like rec centers and libraries as cooling centers. In addition, city pool fees are waived Aug. 9-Sept. 30, except for Barton Springs. Visit the city's website for more information, and always check before you head to an outdoor event: For safety, organizers may cancel events that put people at risk due to the heat.
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.
Shop wares from dozens of local artists, makers, and creatives and enjoy tasty Deep Eddy bevs, live music, and food trucks. Kid- and dog-friendly; free parking.
Just in time for Texas' hottest month, We Are Blood offers a tasty and cool treat as a reward for donating blood or platelets: a pint of Blue Bell ice cream.
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.
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.
In this healing-focused session, you will complete a yoga practice designed to calm the body and nervous system. This class will mainly focus on breath work, meditation, deep relaxation, and practices to use on and off the mat; this is not a heavy asana or yoga posture class.
Since 1970, UT students have performed the Bard’s greatest works in the barn during the summer. Catch the season finale this weekend of As You Like It, Hamlet, and Cymbeline.
Through Aug. 13. Fri., 7:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 2 & 7:30pm. $10.
Museums don't always have to be hands-off! Stop in to the NCHM for a creative craft activity exploring basket-weaving with colorful paper. All supplies and instruction provided for a fun family afternoon.
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.