Home Events
-
Community
Events
Celebration for the Collaborative Commons Expansion
The Collaborative Commons is designed for group study with comfortable seating, whiteboards, movable furniture, Airmedia, and plenty of outlets. Remarks by Executive Vice President and Provost Marie McInnis and Vice Provost and Director Lorraine J. Haricombe will begin at 3:30pm.Wed., Nov. 14, 3-5pm. Free. -
Music
-
Music
-
Music
-
Community
Events
Coats for Kids
The Junior League of Austin will distribute over 30,000 coats at the annual Coats for Kids Distribution Day event. If you've got a coat to donate, you can drop it off at any Jack Brown Dry Cleaners. Monetary donations can be made online at www.jlaustin.org.Sat., Dec. 8, 8am-3pm. Free. -
Community
Sports
College Night at Topgolf
Bring a valid student ID for unlimited game play, food & drink specials, and a space reserved just for college students for a $15 cover. (Hint: This is a good deal.)Wednesdays, 8-11pm. $15. -
Arts
Visual Arts
Comanche Motion: The Art of Eric Tippeconnic
This exhibition is enhanced with artifacts providing historical context for the paintings, rich with the unbroken connection the Comanche people have with their roots. Also, Rodeo: The Exhibition. Boy howdy, it's the history of the Texas rodeo – vibrant, interactive, and fully documented in this fine new show.Through Jan. 2. $9-13. -
Community
Civic Events
Community Conversation: Ending Youth Homelessness
Representatives from Lifeworks, Caritas of Austin, and SAFE discuss the new Community Plan to End Youth Homelessness. RSVP before space runs out.Wed., Nov. 14, noon-1pm. Free. -
Music
-
Community
Civic Events
Counter Balance ATX: Monthly Meeting
Learn about Counter Balance: ATX, their upcoming events and programs, and how you can get involved. There will be an the opportunity to sign up to volunteer, buy shirts, and more. Smaller workgroup sessions follow the meeting.Second Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm -
Music
-
Community
Events
Date Night @ The DAC: Sci-Fi Prom
Meet the talented local sci-fi and fantasy artists of the exhibit “Infinite Worlds: The Art of the Fantastic” showing in the DAC’s Julia C. Butridge Gallery and create your own fandom art. Cosplay is encouraged.Wed., Nov. 14, 7-9pm. Free. -
Music
-
Film
Special Screenings
Die Hard (1988)
TCM Big Screen Classics Presents: A Special 30th Anniversary Event: Bruce Willis discovered his movie legs in this superb action film that thrusts him into the Everyman Hero role when he is coincidentally visiting a high-rise at the same time terrorist thieves are taking it over.Wed., Nov. 14, 2pm, 7pm -
Qmmunity
Nightlife & Parties
Drag Bingo
Zane Zena is yer hostess with the mostest. Getcher game faces on for free games and hot drag.Wednesdays, 10pm-12mid -
Music
-
Music
-
Music
-
Film
Special Screenings
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Heckerling’s portrait of high school/shopping mall life in Southern California (based on Cameron Crowe's book) is still just about as good as it gets.Wed., Nov. 14, 7pm -
Community
Events
First Choice ER Toys for Tots
Drop off new, unwrapped gifts for children ages 0-12 at any First Choice ER location in the Austin and Pflugerville areas. (They're open 24/7.)Nov. 12-Dec. 9. Free.Various locations -
Community
Civic Events
Florence's Comfort House Thanksgiving Food Drive
Florence's Comfort House hosts its annual Thanksgiving dinner and requests the following items to make the event a big success for the Montopolis community:: • Canned vegetables and fruits (sweet potatoes, green beans, corn, etc.): • Stuffing mix: • Cornbread or roll mix: • Pumpkin pie mix: • Evaporated milk: • Mashed potato mix: • Pie crust (not fresh/frozen): • H-E-B gift cards (for families to buy turkey and fresh food)Nov. 13-22 -
Music
-
Film
Special Screenings
Glen or Glenda (1953)
Weird Wednesday: One of the first films to portray a trans character, director Wood also stars as the titular Glen/Glenda in this struggle for true identity. Ticket proceeds from this screening benefit Transgender Education Network of Texas.Wed., Nov. 14, 9:30pm -
Community
Events
-
Music
-
Film
Special Screenings
Hacer Mucho Con Poco (Do More With Less) (2017)
Rooftop Architecture & Design Film Series: This doc follows young architects (and their projects) in Latin America who are focused on casting the industry in a new societal and economic light.Wed., Nov. 14, 7:30pm -
Arts
Visual Arts
Harry Ransom Center: Archaeology and Romance
Ed Ruscha, anyone? We'll bet yes – we're big fans ourselves – and now here's a diverse selection of the celebrated American artist’s books, photographs, drawings, and pprints. With archival production materials, preliminary sketches, and studio notebooks; with more than 150 objects providing visitors an unprecedented look into Ruscha's creative process. And the Chronicle's Melany Jean tells more about this show right here.Through Jan. 6 -
Music
-
Music
-
Community
Events
Holiday Food Drive to Benefit Local Food Banks
US Storage Centers has partnered with Move for Hunger to be a designated drop-off point in the community. Until the end of December, they will be collecting food items to donate to local food banks.Oct. 26-Dec. 28. Free.201 W. Stassney
