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Get Ready Central Texas Emergency Preparedness Fair
Join the City of Austin’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for their Get Ready Central Texas Emergency Preparedness Fair! The event is free, family friendly, and open to the public. A limited number of emergency kits are available. More info is available at the link below.Thurs. Sept. 19, 3pm-7pmACC Rio Grande Campus -
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47th Annual Fall Pecan Street Festival
Come celebrate 47 years of Pecan Street Festival! Featuring over 35 live music acts, over 250 arts & crafts vendors, delicious street food, kid’s carnival rides, a petting zoo, and super cool sponsor activations. Celebrate latinx music & culture at Festival de Calle Seis on Sunday. Austin's iconic festival is free!Sept. 14-15Sixth Street
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Carmen Jones (1954)
Big Screen Classics: This adaptation of the Broadway hit featured a remarkable performance from Dorothy Dandridge, who became the first Black actress to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar. The only Black actress to win thus far is Halle Berry, for 2001's Monster's Ball.Mon., Aug. 28, 7pm -
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The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie (1989)
Fantastic Fest Presents: Toxie sells out to the Man, accepting a lucrative position at Apocalypse Inc. in an effort to raise funds for his fiancée's eye surgery.Mon., Aug. 28, 7:30pm
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2 in 1 Make & Take Class: Candle and Flower Centerpiece
Adorn + Garnish and Lillianna Vines collaborate to present a fun adult craft night. Choose from four different recycled glass vessels and over 50 high-quality fragrance oils to make your perfect luxury quality coco apricot wax candle, and learn to make a gorgeous floral centerpiece with an easy-to-follow class using a selection of hand-curated flowers fresh from the market.Mon., Aug. 28, 5:30-7:30pmLady Collective Vintage Shop, 4410 Medical Pkwy. -
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aGLIFF: PRISM 36
The 36th annual iteration of Austin's premier LGBTQ+ film festival opens with the highly anticipated Glitter & Doom, a jukebox musical with tunes from the Indigo Girls, and continues with five days of films, parties, and more on the theme "Find Your Friends at aGLIFF's PRISM 36."Aug. 23-27. Virtual encore, Aug. 28-Sept. 4. Badges, $125 and up; individual tix, $15 and up. -
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Austin Central Library: Mother/Land
Yuliya Lanina’s exhibition delves into the Austin-based artist’s complex and personal relationship with the war in Ukraine. Through animation, sculpture, and installation, Lanina continues her introspective exploration of the emotional and physical impact of war and trauma. See our cover story on this powerful work right here.Through Nov. 5. Free. -
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Blue Starlite Opening New Location
Drive-in owner Josh Frank announced Wednesday that the new Blue Starlite will be located near I-35 and Braker at VFW Post 8787. A grand opening is scheduled for Sept. 29 to coincide with National VFW Day, and soft opening screenings take place starting next week. Get tickets and more details online!Grand opening Fri., Sept. 29; soft opening screenings starting Wed., Aug. 30 -
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Camp Karaoke
Basura and Adam Stone host a night of unforgettable karaoke fun with music, costumes, and props.Mondays, 10pm -
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Central Health Community Conversations
Travis County’s hospital district is building a better health care system for people with low income. Join them for lunch or dinner and a conversation on Central Health’s proposed 2024 budget and the Healthcare Equity Plan: Thu., Aug. 17, 5:30–7:30pm, Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron; Tue., Aug. 22, 5:30-7:30pm, Pflugerville Community Center, 15822 Foothill Farms Loop; Mon., Aug. 28, 10am-noon, Southeast Health & Wellness Center, 2901 Montopolis.Aug. 17, 22 & 28 -
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Church on Monday w/ Elias Haslanger & Dr. James Polk
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Cloud Tree: Summer Salon Series
For this summer series, Cloud Tree has divided its main exhibition space into 23 sections and offered the spots to artists, giving them a platform and space to share their art on their terms – so you can head over and see these local wonders on your terms: leisurely, improving your day with beauty. Featuring work by Meena Matai, Hallie Rae Ward, Peyton Hornberger, Rochelle Feinstein, Nate Fuss, Desiree Hullaster, Jonah Dillon, George Elkanah, and more.Through Aug. 30 -
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Contracommon: Within
Here's an exhibition of works by Darryl Demps Jr., Brie Henderson, and Nathan Sing, three artists who use dreamy color palettes and whimsical compositions to invite you into their worlds.Through Sept. 4 -
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Coraline (2009)
Fathom Events: An enchanting animated adventure based on the novella by Neil Gaiman, with new footage from the LAIKA Archives.Mon., Aug. 28, 7pm -
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David Touchton & Shad Blair song swap
Second Monday of every month, 8:30pm, Mon., Jan. 23, 8:30pm, Fourth Monday of every month, 8:30pm and Mon., Jan. 22, 8:30pm -
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Donate Blood, Get Free Chicken Wings
We Are Blood partners with Pluckers Wing Bar to offer donors a voucher for five free wings.Aug. 15-31We Are Blood donation centers & mobile drives -
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Food for Thought: What the Texas Lege Did to Us
Rocio Fierro Perez from the Texas Freedom Network will talk about the most recent actions taken by the Texas Legislature, and what can be done about some of the more serious new laws passed.Mon., Aug. 28, 7:30pm. $5.Trinity Church of Austin, 4001 Speedway -
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Free Monday Tango
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.Mondays, 6:30-10pm -
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
Rep your house colors or go all out in full costume for HP and the gang's fourth adventure with all the thrills of the Triwizard Tournament.Mon., Aug. 28, 3pm
