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HC4A/Shalom Austin School Supplies Fundraiser
HC4A and Shalom Austin had set a date of April 19 for their eighth annual event raising funds for school supplies for Austin-area homeless children, which last year supported over 1,300 children. The April event is now canceled due to coronavirus, but you can still help reach the fundraising goal of $34,000 to support 1,600 students. A small donation of $25 will help support one child. On Aug. 19, volunteers plan to gather to assemble the school supplies at Dell Jewish Community Center. Donate online at HC4A.org.March 20-May 31Online -
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Special Screenings
Indie Meme Film Festival
Indie Meme is going virtual! Registration includes pre-screening presentations and digital screenings followed by discussions with filmmakers and/or cast and crew with audience interaction. All relevant links will be shared with attendees upon registration. It is important to register for the event and attend the pre-screening where access credentials will be shared.May 1-3 and 8-10Online via Indie Meme -
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Interfaces: Artists On Series
Join Interfaces for poet/organizer KB's virtual workshop titled "What is Climate Change, and What Does it Have to Do with Race?". This program is part of Interfaces' Artists On series, which brings free arts education from local artists with historically marginalized backgrounds to the Austin-area.Sat., May 2, noon-2pm. Free.Online -
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Jazz Festing in Place
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival has been canceled for this year. In honor of what would have been the second weekend of the annual music festival, the New Orleans public radio station is playing archival music from past festivals.Thu.-Sun., April 30-May 3, 11am-7pmWWOZ-FM, New Orleans -
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Kris Schultz Live From the Corner (of Her Apartment)
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Lend a Hand ATX
Lend a Hand ATX, created by Austin Tech Alliance, is a platform to help skilled tech volunteers and those in need make critical community connections during the COVID-19 crisis. Create an account, make an offer or request, and find a match!April 24-Dec. 15Online -
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Kids
Lights, Camera, Safety PSA Contest
City of Austin's Safe Routes to School program invites seventh and eighth grade students to create their very own public service announcement (a short educational video) showing how to walk, bike, and roll to school safely. The winning filmmakers get Alamo Drafthouse gift cards, and their video will be shown in middle schools across Austin. Get all the details and submit your entry online.Deadline: Aug. 3Online -
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Food Events
Looking for Mother's Day Treats?
Well, sure you are, you kind and loving former child. And there are so many restaurants doing the to-go thing right now, we wanted to point out two specifically Mama-celebrating options to look into (before they sell out): The Cupcake Bar with their Cupcake Box (and the even better Mother's Day Survival Kit) and Gemelli's sweet array of fresh gelato-forward Mother's Day packages. And here's to that mom of yours! -
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Paramount Theatre at Home
This series offers a selection of films curated by Paramount expert programmer Stephen Jannise as well as meal pairings so you can enjoy dinner and a movie. They've taken the guesswork out of movie night and arranged discounts with participating restaurants. Get all the details online.OngoingOnline via www.austintheatre.org -
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Rock the Beat 2020
Since Mended Little Hearts' annual fundraising walk is unable to proceed at the Austin Zoo, it's now a virtual walk. Register yourself and/or a team and set up a fundraising page, then get moving on your own terms and raise awareness of the issue. Funds raised will be used for support services for families dealing with congenital heart defects.April 25-June 15. $10 per person; heart warriors are free.Citywide -
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Special Screenings
Shrek (2001)
Matinee at the Drive-in: It's getting dark later and later, but that's no reason the kiddos can't enjoy the drive-in before bedtime. Blue Starlite's matinee screenings use LED screens so they don't have to wait until dark to play the film, so bring the whole family down for a fun, safe, early eve at the movies.Sat., May 2, 5:30pm -
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Sledgehammer (1983)
Terror Tuesday: This long-unavailable slasher film made for the home-video market has been praised for its cinematography and creepy mood. Bonus features include an intro from Joe Ziemba (AGFA/Bleeding Skull/Terror Tuesday programmer) and "Alamo Experience" preshow and bumpers.April 28-May 5, 7pmAlamo Drafthouse Online -
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Kids
Storytime Everywhere!
Austin Public Library's Cepeda Branch offers a range of read-alouds online while the branch is closed. There are chapter books for everyone, preschool, and family storytimes. Follow @StorytimeEverywhereATX on Instagram to get the full schedule and to receive alerts when the stories go live.Mon.-Fri., times varyOnline -
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Studio Satya Online Yoga Classes
Local yoga studio Satya has live and recorded classes available online so you can get the exercise and meditation we all so desperately need right now. Donate any amount to get access, and keep your eyes peeled for short free classes coming soon via Instagram.March 17-Aug. 14. $12 suggested donation.Online -
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Out of Town
Texas Outdoor Family Camp-In
Spend the afternoon online with a park ranger in his living room demonstrating camp crafts, cooking tips, and how to build a fort.Sat., May 2, 1-8pmOnline -
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The Lost Well's Rock for Rent w/ Ungrieved (album release)
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Trappings of Texas Art and Gear Sale
The annual sale of paintings, collectibles, and jewelry has gone online with artwork sold directly from the artists and new pieces added throughout the sale.Through Aug. 2Online via Museum of the Big Bend, Alpine -
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Theatre
Virtual Ground Floor: The Ballad of Robert E. Lee
Ground Floor Theatre's Zoom reading of this new Cassandra Rose play is still up on YouTube, featuring the talents of Michelle CT Alexander, Michael Ferstenfeld, Danielle Grisko, Matrex Kilgore, Rocky Lane, and Chelsea Lee, as directed by the incomparable Lisa Scheps. -
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Virtual Three-Week Language Immersion Workshop
Austinites interested in building proficiency in Spanish, French, and Italian can learn online in a virtual classroom. Reach your language learning goals from the comfort of your home with three-week immersion workshops in May. Learn through the context of food & restaurants, art & museums, leisure activities, and culturally relevant events – we may not be traveling this summer but you can scratch that "travel itch," practicing everyday language with increasing cultural understanding.Workshops are May 2-20; register now. $219, full course; $35, drop-ins; $90, three Saturdays.Online -
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Yoga With Adriene
Local YouTuber and multiple "Best of Austin" winner Adriene Mishler has enough online classes to keep you busy through an extensive quarantine. There are videos specifically for kids and teens, and targeted sessions for any ailment you might be experiencing (anxiety, anyone?).March 17-Aug. 28Online
