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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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Kadampa Meditation Center Austin
This evening talk offers a special visit with renowned Buddhist teacher and NKT-IKBU Deputy Spiritual Director Gen-la Kelsang Jampa. Gen-la will share Buddhist advice on developing our love as a way to protect our self from suffering and learn to become truly happy. Our life then becomes immensely meaningful in benefiting others with our mind of unconditional love.Fri. May 3, 7pm-8:30pmVuka North
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ABC Kite Fest
One of our most iconic traditions returns for its 92nd year as a citywide celebration of Austin’s parks in partnership with Austin Parks Foundation, benefiting Communities in Schools and the Moss Pieratt Foundation. Sponsored in part by KXAN and Texas Mutual, this year’s ABC Kite Fest encourages Austinites to get outside and fly a kite at their neighborhood park while observing COVID precautions, then share photos and videos on social media. Highlights include the Exchange Club Community Kite Contest; a virtual MossFest concert featuring Tiarra Girls, Terri Hendrix, Barton Hills Choir, Mr. Will, and others; and the H-E-B Pet Zone, an off-leash pet playground pop-up at Zilker Park. Sponsor Capital Metro recommends using their app and services to get around to the parks. Want to stay updated on all the deets? There's an app for that too: Search ABC Kite Fest on your app store.March 27-28. Free.Austin parks citywide -
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The Mike & Sherry Project: Fundraising Auction
The Mike & Sherry Project is launching an online auction with items and experiences from some of Austin’s best bars, restaurants, and events. Note: An official partner of the Austin Marathon, the Project qualifies for up to $10,000 in matched donations from the Moody Foundation; proceeds from the auction will go toward the matching campaign, increasing access to affordable mental healthcare for Austin’s bar and restaurant workers.Through March 28 -
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2021 Bowl for Kids
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas is bringing glitz and glamour to their annual fundraiser. The goal is to raise funds to put 80 kids into a caring match with an adult mentor, and you can participate from home by donating, forming or joining a fundraising team, and via online activities including a "Golden Age of Hollywood" costume contest.Through April 23 -
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Contracommon: Something Like Yesterday
Aria Brownell and Sidney Westenskow investigate memory and the pockets of messy nostalgia that define one’s self, both artists working within bold forms of portraiture and self-portraiture.Through April 212912 Hill Country Blvd. Ste. F-140 -
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Gabriela's Grand Opening at Southpark Meadows
The opening party for this new 17,000 sq. ft. indoor/outdoor Mexican restaurant and cantina – founded by siblings and Michoacán natives Gabriela and Arturo Bucio – includes an appearance from Texas' own Esteban Gabriel, one of the most popular regional Mexican music acts. Craft cocktails and margaritas, a plethora of excellent food, just like their Downtown location; and you know there's outdoor dining and a full-service bar area here, as well as a covered patio – all of which are dog-friendly.Sun., March 28, 11am-10pm -
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Henry IV (Parts I & II)
Austin Shakespeare brings the Bard’s interlinking masterworks to the Zoom screen, with 12 actors performing live in both shows. (Tom Green is King Henry IV; Justin Scalise is Prince Hal; Ev Lunning Jr. is Falstaff. They're joined by a cast playing multiple roles: Corinna Browning, Michelle Jackson, Chuck Winkler, Max Green, Matthew Wagner, Matthew Jordan, Michael Miller, Sam Grimes, and Bennie Braswell.) Part I (Sat., March 27, 7pm) is directed by Ann Ciccolella; Part II (Sun., March 28, 5pm) is directed by Paul Parente.$15-25. -
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Jurassic Quest
From adorable baby dinos to a fierce T. rex, guests embark on the adventure of a lifetime led by an audio tour as they view 70 photorealistic dinosaurs that move and make sounds, all from the comfort of their own vehicles. Optional Quest Packs include dino surprises and activities to do at home.Through March 28. $49 and up per vehicle. -
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Loteria With Tatiana Cholula
It’s Sunday Fungay with Tatiana Cholula. Play loteria with Tatiana and enjoy some masked-up fun tunes, too.Sun., March 28, 4-6pm. No cover. -
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Nacho & Friends: A Dog's Day Out
Gather your four-legged friends and head to the Hill Country for a day heaven-sent for animal lovers, benefiting Austin Pets Alive! Vinovium's sprawling space allows plenty of room to frolic as you visit pet-friendly vendors, enjoy Mike's Q nachos and bevs from 12 Fox and Vinovium, and take in live music from Josh Klaus and the Vanishing Bees.Sun., March 28, noon-6pm. $20-30, adults; $7, kids.Vinovium, 214 Edmonds Ave., Johnson City -
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Spring Queer Art Fair & Market
Spring has sprung and so has The Little Gay Shop’s free outdoor market. Shop 12+ local vendors and makers and browse lots of cute, queer art. Masks are required, bbs.Sun., March 28, noon-5pm. Free.The Little Gay Shop, 828 Airport Blvd. -
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Travis County Voter Registration
The deadline to register to vote in the May 1 special election is Thursday, April 1. If you're not yet registered to vote (find out at www.votetravis.com), you may download a voter registration form at www.votetexas.gov/register, print it, and then either mail it to the county voter registrar (Travis County Voter Registration, PO Box 149327, Austin, Texas 78714-9327) or drop it off at the Travis County Tax Office (5501 Airport Blvd.). You can register to vote in person at the Travis County Tax Office, too. Applications must be postmarked or received by April 1.: If you’ve moved within Travis County or changed your name since the last time you registered to vote, update your voter registration online here.Deadline: Thu., April 1 -
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UTNT: Del Corazón Nace el Enjambre
This portion of UT's annual New Theatre project is a virtual retelling of the tale(s) of la cucaracha. Activating the cockroach as a time-traveling hemispheric avatar, this practice interweaves stories of self-metamorphosis, resistance, and revolution to explore "how attuning to a theoretical brown commons might expand possibilities of freedom." Conceived and directed by Erica Patricia Saucedo.Thu.-Sun., March 25-28, 7:30pm. Donations accepted.
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A Digital Escape to Paradise
The goal of this conference is to support leaders, entrepreneurs, business owners, and parents to reclaim their mind, body, and spirit during these challenging times. Experience sound healings, fitness and improv classes, and a variety of experts in the fields of professional and personal development.March 26-29. Free.Zoom -
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A Neighbor in Need A/C Giveaway
Do you know of a homeowner in your area whose heating and air system no longer works? Someone that needs a new system but can’t afford it? Tell Del's Heating & Air Conditioning their story, and Del’s will provide one winner with a new HVAC system.Through April 15; winner chosen April 30www.delsacservice.com -
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AHS Car Raffle
You could win a Mazda Miata convertible through the 17th annual Austin Humane Society car raffle powered by Roger Beasley Mazda. Each ticket provides one night of safe and warm shelter, nutritious food, quality medical care, and lots of love for a cat or dog who is waiting to find a home.Tickets available now; drawing held April 17. $20; three tickets for $50. -
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ARTUS Co: End In the Beginning
This is a duo exhibition of mid-to-large oil paintings and photography by Shelby Sult and Maggie Lyon that "represent each artist's personal truths through the lens of time."Through April 2510000 Research #118 -
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Bear Beer Bust
Iron Bear's beer bust brings all the boys to the bar. Specials on select pints and pitchers.Sundays, 2-9pm -
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Behind the Scenes: Art of the Hollywood Backdrop
Visit mid-century Hollywood without leaving Austin through an up-close view of these Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio assets. This first-ever public viewing of 12 historic Golden Age of Film backdrops provides a look into the nearly lost art of hand-painted Hollywood scenic art. Bonus: Re-creations of other backdrops in the collection, as painted by UT scenic art students training with Karen Maness. And, look: Robert Faires reports on the show right here.Extended through April 18. $5-12. -
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Carnival of Games
Pinballz will place golden cards in select ticketed games, and all you have to do is find them! With every Gold Card captured, you get the opportunity to redeem for specialty prizes.Through March 28 -
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ChingonX Fire: Group Exhibit
Inspired by the Mexican American Cultural Center's annual La Mujer celebration – and by the first feminist of the New World, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz – this online group exhibit is curated by April Garcia and features womxn-identifying and nongender-specific artists whose artwork is tied to activism, feminism, cultural. and gender identity storytelling, environmental protection, and socioeconomic parity.Free. -
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City of Austin "How to Help" Portal
Looking for the right way to help your community during the pandemic? Or do you have a volunteer opportunity that you want to list? Visit the city's "How to Help" portal to make a match. The portal includes ways to help from home, donation drives, and active community engagement opportunities.OngoingOnline -
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City of Austin Recovery Resources
Looking for info on water distribution, code complaints, or anything related to fallout from the winter storm? Check the city's site for the most up-to-date information.Feb. 25-April 5 -
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Community Resilience Trust
CRT is working with multiple groups and departments to address the crisis of care facing our unhoused community members. Surplus funds will be allocated to efforts focused on long-term care.Feb. 25-April 5 -
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Dallas Blooms
The largest floral festival in the Southwest celebrates “America the Beautiful” with an explosion of: color over 66 acres on the shores of White Rock Lake.Feb. 20-April 11. $12-17.Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Dallas -
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Davis Gallery: Altered Allusions
When an image is stripped of its clarity, we are left with two things: an allusion to something familiar and the viewer's interpretation. These provocative new works by Nate Szarmach explore the space between image and interpretation, uncovering the ways that familiar religious imagery, cultural christianity, and personal history influence our spirituality. Our Robert Faires reviews the show right here.Through April 24 -
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Dogwood Festival
Nothing says spring like the blooming of the dogwood trees in East Texas, and the season kicks off with a weekend of music, arts, and food in downtown.Sat., March 20-Sun., April 4Palestine
