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AISD Info Meeting
Seeking up-close-and-personal information about the state of Austin’s public school system? Want to see professional educators in their native habitat, speaking in their own personal dialect? The Austin ISD board of trustees and Superintendent Matias Segura will unleash one of their patented bimonthly meetings covering such topics as the progress students are making in reading and math, the work needed to fix the district’s special education department, and much, much more. Facts will be stated; good intentions will be declared; and don’t forget, the Texas Education Agency is watching! –Brant BingamonThu., Feb. 8AISD Headquarters, 4000 S. IH-35 Frontage Rd., or virtual -
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Austin Oddities Market
Goths need love too, which is why variety show king Captain Eric Burton’s regular oddities market sets up shop at Elysium just in time for Valentine’s Day. Hard to say what special objects you’ll find at Thursday’s bazaar, but if Burton’s Fun Time Sideshow Circus is any indication, a few Fiji mermaids, jars of eyeballs, and animal skeletons are a safe bet – and live performances, of course. Obviously not a daylight affair; shopping goes from 9pm to 2am. –Carys AndersonThu., Feb. 8 -
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Financial Literacy Workshop
At this point you probably have a folder or drawer littered with opaquely numbered forms. That dreaded file is likely labeled “taxes,” and you’re refusing to make eye contact with it. Well, your friends at the public library want to help you with all those questions you might have. What’s more, they’ll help you make the most out of your refund and offer tips on saving all year round. Don’t let the tax man intimidate you; get that paper! – James RenovitchThu., Feb. 8 -
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JoyRX benefit w/ Joss Stone
JoyRX's annual benefit concert, presented by Texas Children's Hospital-Austin, brings together the org's two passions: the healing power of music and supporting children in need of joy.Thu., Feb. 8, 8pm -
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Make Dog Toys With APA!
Two-time “Best of Austin” winner Austin Creative Reuse is a craft store dedicated to giving new life to items that have either already served a purpose or were just left over from another project: a magical place filled with misfit sewing notions, scraps of this and that, doodads and whatsits galore. Volunteers make it run, and on this day in Volunteer Land, you can use some of these fine materials to hand-stitch dog toys for animals residing in local shelters. Visit their website to sign up and check out other available volunteer days. – Kat McNevinsThu., Feb. 8 -
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Making Comics Workshop
Hey, kids – comics! You read ’em, you love ’em, and now you can learn how to make your own multipaneled masterpieces at this Eastside outpost of your friendly neighborhood Austin Public Library. Local comics creator Adam Kobetich (of The Shadow Under the Leaf fame) will show you how to channel your inner Stan Lee and Jack Kirby – or maybe Alison Bechdel or Takeshi Obata and Tsugumi Ohba – at this free workshop, where the power of sequential art is put into your narrative hands. – Wayne Alan BrennerThu., Feb. 8
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Cellar Preview Wine Tasting
Join the winemakers as they offer four special wine tastings, including a sneak preview of wines straight from the barrel.Through Feb. 9. Thu.-Fri., 11:30am & 1:30pm. $30.Kuhlman Cellars -
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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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Night Golf
A nighttime shotgun-style nine-hole round made more fun and challenging with glow-in-the-dark balls.Thu.-Sat., 6-9:30pm. $20. -
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Ride Bikes Thursday
Join Ride Bikes Austin for a socially paced group ride starting and ending at Parque Zaragoza and visiting a different park each week. Meet at the basketball court for an 8pm departure on a 10- to 15-mile route.Thursdays, 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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The Astrology of Now
Join a free monthly astrology discussion for all skill levels, and email your birth date, time, and city/state to kelly.overton@austintexas.gov to have your birth chart printed at the start of the meeting.Through May 9. Second Thursdays, 6:30pm (February's is on Feb. 15). Free. -
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Thursday Night Flipper Fight
Roll through for a tournament hosted by local pinball club Salamander City, with five rounds of play followed by the playoffs.Thursdays, 8pm. $5. -
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Thursday Night Social Ride
Join Social Cycling Austin for a fun themed ride with post-ride activities, and check the event page for details on themes and stops.Thursdays -
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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
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WIC Mobile Unit
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.Check online for current schedule. Free.Various locations