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Courthouse Nights in Lockhart, Texas!
Don't miss the return of Courthouse Nights in Lockhart! Centered around the beautiful Caldwell County Courthouse lawn, the FREE and family-friendly live music series features an all-star lineup with Dale Watson, EZ Band, Deadeye, Rattlesnake Milk, and Simons Says. Held every third Friday of the month from April to August!Fri. Apr. 19, 7pm-10pmLockhart, Texas -
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Affordable Art Fair Austin
Affordable Art Fair Austin will launch in May 2024, showcasing original contemporary artworks ranging between $100 to $10,000. Welcoming a whole host of local, national and international exhibitors, their spectacular first edition is set to be unmissable!May 16-19Palmer Events Center
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CamibaArt: Staying Home
Troy Campa's Camiba Gallery website features a closer look at a new artwork each day, for your continued sheltering-in-place edification.Daily, through May 2 -
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Northern-Southern: Baton
This is a group show by relay, begun in July of 2020 as a method of socially distancing a community in the height of the pandemic: Artists took turns alone in the space, each adding to the exhibition. Now, as it nears its close, the exhibition resembles a community in which work converses and overlaps. With Adreon Henry, Vy Ngo, Dawn Okoro, Leon Alesi, Matt Steinke, Sev Coursen, Stella Alesi, and more.Closing reception: Sat., July 24, 3-9pm -
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Rick's Cleaners Offers Free Uniform Cleaning
Multiple "Best of Austin" award-winners Rick's Cleaners are rolling out the red carpet for health care workers and first responders. As a way to give back to the heroes on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis, Rick's on Cameron Road is offering free uniform cleanings through April 17.April 13-17 -
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The Goddard School Recycled Runway Contest
Celebrate Earth Day and showcase your finest "recycle-wear" for the Recycled Runway Challenge! Unleash your inner designer and repurpose recyclable materials found around your home into fashionable, funky, upcycled outfits. Send in a photo or video of your children’s recycled creations at home and vote for your favorite submission online. The winner will receive a $500 donation from Goddard Systems Inc. to your local food bank.Through April 17Online -
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Your CBD Store Blood Drive
This mobile blood drive has a very special bonus: a $10 coupon for Your CBD Store. Schedule an appointment online now with We Are Blood using group code D263 to be sure you don't miss out!Wed., April 15, noon-5pmYour CBD Store, 15609 Ronald Reagan Blvd. Ste. B-200, Leander
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All Together ATX Fund
Austin Community Foundation and United Way for Greater Austin have begun a community-led philanthropic fund, dubbed All Together ATX, to support communities experiencing economic and health-related hardships caused by COVID-19 in the Austin metro area. Donate online; grant applications are open until April 10, and funds will be distributed beginning May 1.Through April 17Online -
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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
Rejoice, drive-in fans! Doc's is still showing films, with a new “Get out, go home” policy. Purchase everything online, even food and drinks, so you never have to leave your vehicle. They’ll direct you to a spot and you'll tune in on your car radio to hear the film. Concession orders will be placed on the roof of the car, so you don't have to worry about potential unsafe interactions. It's a safe, fun way to get out and see a movie on the big screen.Wed., April 15, 8:15pm -
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April Dressed in All Its Trim: An Online Exhibition
The art project began before the current pandemic erupted, but feels even more appropriate now as a group of Texas-based artists contributed artwork that explores the hopefulness of spring.Through May 31Online from Studio Comfort in Comfort, Texas -
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Austin Scavenger Hunt
Explore Downtown in search of storied buildings, green spaces, and famous concert venues, all while solving riddles, trivia questions, and completing photo challenges. Now available: "Roam From Home," with family and date night scavenger hunt activities you can do without leaving the house.Anytime. $12.99-24.99.Online and at home -
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Best Food Trucks
Best Food Trucks is offering an order-ahead service to help practice social distancing, and bringing food trucks to underserved communities. You can find trucks near you by going to the online map.OngoingCitywide -
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Virtual Bowl for Kids
This year, Bowl for Kids is going virtual. Get your team together and fundraise online all month, and get into the theme with a weekly Roaring Twenties costume contest. Teams raising the most funds win special prizes, too. Follow @BigMentoring on Facebook for more info leading up to the grand finale on April 25.Through April 25Online -
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Black Maternal Health Week Free Online Events
Calling all Black mamas and those who support Black mamas: It’s Black Maternal Health Week, and Black Mamas ATX has planned a full week of free online activities. Events include educational webinars for new moms, covering topics like breastfeeding, natural birth, and postpartum depression, as well as self-care and a way to connect with others, such as a DJ party, yoga, meditation, and more.April 11-17, 1 & 6pm. Free.Online -
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Breath & Body Yoga Online
Austin's Breath & Body Yoga owner and director Desirae Pierce is available via phone or Skype to provide tips and guidance to Austinites looking to stay physically active and strengthen mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Breath & Body is also offering live remote Zoom classes daily that are available to the public.OngoingOnline -
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Bullock Texas State History Museum: This Light of Ours
This show features images by activist photographers of the Civil Rights Movement, telling a visual story of the struggle against segregation, race-based disenfranchisement, and Jim Crow laws in the 1960s. These photos capture the day-to-day struggles of everyday citizens and their resolve in the face of violence and institutionalized discrimination – with more than a dozen additional images representing activism and protest in Austin's own history.Tuesdays-Sundays. Through Dec. 6 -
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Business Resilience Seminar
The city's minority chambers, including the LGBT(QIA) Chamber of Commerce, are co-sponsoring this virtual panel covering what small businesses need to know about local economic efforts and programs. See FB for registration info.Wed., April 15, 1:30-2:30pmOnline -
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Butcher Bear & Guests
April 14-May 31, 10:30pm -
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Carolyn Wonderland w/ A. Whitney Brown's Little Big Picture
Venmo: @Carolyn-Wonderland; PayPal.me/wonderchickenWednesdays, 8pm -
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Celebration of Austin-Oita Sister City Committee
Oita, Japan, has been one of Austin's sister cities since 1990, and for this special 30th anniversary, the Austin-Oita Sister City Committee invites the greater Austin community to join in celebrating with 30 days of Facebook programming. Tune in every day in April at 7pm for online events featuring local artists and experts touching on traditional and modern Japanese culture. There's a full slate of programs, including a performance by Peelander Yellow, an overview of Oita art, demonstrations of bento boxes and sumo exercises, and so much more.Daily through April 30, 7pm. Free.www.facebook.com/austinoita -
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Central Texas Pig Rescue Needs Donations
CTPR is still accepting donations. They're aware that most of you are spending extra on your own families, but if you have an extra $16, you’ll cover the cost of one extra bag of feed. Any amount, even a dollar, helps to make sure the pigs don't go hungry.March 17-May 21Online -
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Children's Books Read by Jayda Marie
Local YouTuber Jayda Marie has been uploading videos of herself reading books for children, and so far has read The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Berenstain Bears Get the Gimmies, and more. It's basically a virtual storytime at the library!March 17-May 1Online -
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Crux Climbing Center Online Classes
Austin’s local climbing gym and fitness center is now offering online classes including training for climbing, yoga, HIIT, and circuit training to keep Austinites mentally and physically healthy. Classes are free and open to the public, with Venmo tips encouraged for trainers. Check out Crux’s Instagram stories to see how members are actually climbing the walls while their favorite neighborhood gym is closed. Ever seen someone climb a door frame?March 25-Aug. 20Online -
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Don't Mess With Texas Art Contest
The Don't Mess With Texas® Art Contest is officially open! Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas Department of Transportation invite Texas students in kindergarten through 12th grade to submit their best litter prevention-inspired artwork to be considered for the Don’t Mess With Texas calendar, with the top 14 designs featured. Each winner will also receive a Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 tablet, a Buc-ee's gift basket, their artwork framed and returned, and the opportunity to share the work on websites and social media. Teachers representing student winners will receive a $100 H-E-B/Central Market gift card. Submissions must be postmarked by April 24.Feb. 12-April 24. Free. -
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Downtown Austin Retail & Small Business Survey
The Downtown Austin Alliance is asking small businesses to participate in a brief survey regarding their experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.Through Sun., April 19Online -
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Facebook livestream w/ Jackie Venson
March 17-April 15, 9:30pm -
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Flamingo Cantina presents Mau Mau Chaplains
Donate to the Flamingo Cantina GoFundMe: bit.ly/2vsLmemWednesdays, 8:30pm -
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Food Access Resources From SFC
The Sustainable Food Center has put together a thorough compilation of food access resources for Central Texans, ranging from farmers' markets to CSAs to delivery options and everything in between, so you can ensure that healthy food stays on your table. And if you're able to contribute they are accepting online donations, which support farmers and low-income families facing food insecurity. Get all the details on their website.March 30-July 23Citywide -
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Foundation Communities
Foundation Communities has suspended volunteer operations, but you can donate to their Emergency Assistance Fund to help their residents who are experiencing health concerns and lost wages. The Emergency Assistance Fund will help affected residents afford rent, utilities, household items, necessary transportation and more.March 17-May 7Online
