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Harvé Franks, horticultural specialist at the Carver Museum and the first Black master gardener in Travis County, will share her story of growing up at her grandparents’ farm in the historic St. John Freedmen’s Colony and their farm-to-table cafe on Airport Boulevard called Ruby’s Kitchen, as well as a project called the Sunken Garden that transformed a decommissioned pool at Carver. Bring seeds and plants to swap afterward if you wish.

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.

A delightful night of dance starts with an intro to authentic Argentine tango (no experience or partner needed) with Gustavo Simplis, and continues with two hours of social dancing with DJ G.

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.

Bring your acoustic and showcase your best original songs or old classics.

The world-renowned art museum looks back at its history as the Lone Star Brewery prior to 1981 through photographs, artwork, and posters.

Join guitarist Robert Parker Jr. every Monday night for a limited-run private concert series featuring the best of the ATX blues scene, indoors on Mozart's new Loft stage with a real baby grand. Enjoy BYOB with no corkage fee. Guests include Henri Herbert, Jennifer Harrold, Lew Apollo, and more. Doors at 7, downbeat at 7:30.