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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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AISD Crisis Relief Fundraiser
The Great Outdoors Garden Center is raising funds to support Austin ISD's crisis relief fund. For every $100 or more spent, 10% of the proceeds will be donated to AISD.Sat.-Sun., July 25-26 -
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AJC Book Club: The End of Policing
This month Austin Justice Coalition will discuss The End of Policing by Alex S. Vitale and how it relates to AJC's police advocacy work. Everyone is welcome to join.Sun., July 26, 5pmOnline via Zoom -
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Food Events
Austin's Pizza x Easy Tiger: Time for Dessert
Be aware that new Easy Tiger desserts are now available at four Austin’s Pizza locations including Westlake, Four Points, William Cannon, and Cuernavaca, with plans to expand to more locations soon. We're talking specifically about the big chocolate chip cookie, the turtle cookie, and those scrumptious brownies and blondies. And you already know how good the Tiger's bready wares are, so, ah, what are you waiting for? A better pandemic? -
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Bulimianne Rhapsody's Glam Metal Sweet 16
It's Bulimianne's party and she'll tease her hair if she wants to! Celebrate with performances from Our Ladies of the OutHaus, plus special guests Dragula's Biqtch Puddin'; Miss Toto; Hermajestie St. James; Papi Churro; and Post Modern Sleaze. The b-day girl and her scissor sister Louisianna Purchase host the show live.Sun., July 26, 8-10pm. $10 suggested donation.Online -
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Collection Rert: Birdwatching
This funky home-based gallery is having a show that's all about birds. They've invited more than a dozen artists to submit work in various mediums and now present all of the different avian creations. But – how to do this safely, right now? And how to make it work as an integral part of an exhibition about birds? If you thought the solution would be other than clever and effective, then you don't know Amanda Jones and Chad Hopper. Listen: "There will be select pieces arranged inside the gallery, which will be viewed from outside at two different windows. Each window will have a pair of sanitized binoculars for you to watch the birds. Other pieces will be displayed outside (in our front courtyard) and spaced out in safe distances." This show definitely belongs on your life list, birdlover, so contact the gallery for a reservation soon!Sat., Aug. 8, 2-5pm2608 Rogers -
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Food Events
Delysia Chocolatier: Virtual Chocolate Tastings
You know Zoom always works better when it's covered in chocolate, right? So we're telling you about Delysia's August series of tastings – an array of deliciously fun, interactive, and educational events hosted by the acclaimed Austin choco-mongers – and we're telling you early, because these things (each accompanied by four unique chocolate truffles) tend to sell out lickety-split. Check the website for details and to schedule your spot for Havana Nights (Aug. 2), Japanese Rising Sun (Aug. 9), Moroccan Medley (Aug. 16), Sweet as a Peach (Aug. 23), and Wine-a-Little (Aug. 29).$15. -
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Die Felicia Digital Showcase
Our mother in macabre Louisianna Purchase is bringing the horror drag revue to the Twitch realm. Trade in your Sunday scaries for these scaries: performances by Evah Destruction, Bulimianne Rhapsody, Mascara Rivers, Chique Fil-Atio, and more hell hounds.Sun., July 26, 10pmOnline -
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Frida Friday ATX Virtual Market and Celebration
This July marks the the 113th birthday of Frida Kahlo, and Frida Friday ATX is celebrating with a weekendlong extravaganza featuring more than 45 independent BIPOC artists and creatives, panels, and workshops. To cap it all off is a Sunday afternoon dance party with music by Bombón Texas!Fri.-Sun., July 24-26Online -
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Suerte Taqueria: ¡Puro Pinche Pollo!
Suerte Taqueria continues the monthlong celebration of that tastiest of yardbirds, the pollo. (Note for the monoglots: That's a chicken, mmmkay?) Each meal features a different half-a-chicken each week and comes with two seasonal sides, and it's enough for two people, and is available for dine-in or carry-out alongside Suerte’s regular menu. Up next, it's Mr. James Chicken Adobo en Stylo Filipino (Aug. 3-9), and, finally, People's Choice (Aug. 10-15) among the diverse styles they've been offering. Hey, you're a people – treat yourself and help them choose!Through Aug. 9 -
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Viva Big Bend (Virtual) Music Festival
Jonesing for a trip to West Texas during the pandemic? Take a trip to the Big Bend area virtually by tuning in see rare archive footage of past festivals. Registration required.Fri.-Sun., July 24-26. Free, but donations accepted.Online -
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Volunteer With Refugee Services of Texas
RSTX is seeking mentors for their Youth Mentoring Program, which is focused on meeting the unique needs of youth ages 15-24 as they adapt to life in a new country. Mentors are paired with a mentee for six months and meet for a minimum of eight hours per month to work on goals together. Mentors must be at least 18 years old, residing in or near Austin, and able to meet the time commitment. All applicants welcome, regardless of language or profession, but there is currently a specific need for male mentors that speak Pashto, Dari, or Kinyarwanda.OngoingOnline -
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Wally Workman Gallery: America Martin
The popular artist's distinctive style, inspired by Mid-Century Modernist masters, is underscored by the use of boldly brushed lines and punctuated bursts of color to imply tone and mood. And we, somewhat toned and moody ourselves, are very glad to infer. Call for appointment!Through Aug. 9
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60th Anniversary Summer Celebration
All summer long, Natural Bridge Caverns is celebrating six decades of discovery. There are several tours and attractions, including the new Twisted Trails adventure course and a chance to pan for treasures just like gold miners.Through Aug. 23. $10-30. -
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AJC Policy Meeting
Join Austin Justice Coalition's meeting to learn about local and statewide policy/legislation and how to become engaged with AJC. The policy team engages in a variety of subjects like criminal justice, education, housing, and mental health.Sun., Aug. 9, 3pmOnline via Zoom -
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Special Screenings
Alamo on Demand
Make any Tuesday terror-iffic, any Wednesday weird, and the rest of the week fantastic with Alamo Drafthouse curated picks via Alamo on Demand. If a film is there, it's because an Alamo programmer loves it. It's kinda like going to your favorite video store when you could do that, mixed with going to your favorite theatre, when you could do that too. Staff picks, cult classics, Found Footage Fest and Master Pancake, Weird Wednesday and Terror Tuesday, Fantastic Fest faves, they're all there for rental or purchase.OngoingOnline via ondemand.drafthouse.com -
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Artus Co: Amigos
Artus Co is "a community of artists and makers at the Arboretum," and they've got a new display of that Matthew Rodriguez's work (you know: from Cheer Up Charlies, and random happy-faced trees, and those kerchief-masked black cats all over town?) and you're invited to stop by and see it inside the current pop-up shop of local creative goodness.Through Aug. 15. Daily, noon-6pm1000 Research -
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Atlas Maior
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Austin Public Library Virtual Summer Reading Program
Download an age-appropriate "Quest Log" (children, youth, teen, or adult), then submit a form whenever a challenge is completed and earn a digital badge. Use the Austin Public Library's curbside pickup or virtual catalog to check out materials to complete your quest.Through Aug. 31Online -
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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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Austin School of Film: Play at Home
Austin School of Film has a full schedule of interactive online workshops to choose from this summer, and they're all free or low-cost. Learn about animation, Super 8, location scouting, and everything else film-related, all from home.OngoingOnline via Austin School of Film -
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Out of Town
Beach Access Closed
Corpus Christi-area beaches, including Port Aransas, are closed to vehicular traffic, but pedestrians are still allowed with a curfew from 8:30pm to 6am. Aransas County, which includes Rockport, and Kleberg County have similar rules.Through Sat., Aug. 1Nueces County -
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Black Lives Matter Watch Parties
BLM Austin will be hosting Black film watch parties until Black August, which includes the Haitian Revolution, Nat Turner Rebellion, Fugitive Slave Law Convention, March on Washington, and more. Read more about it and check out the daily film events on their Facebook page.Daily through June & JulyOnline via BLM Austin -
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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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Cactus Painting Class
Learn to paint a cactus with Anna Swanson. Sign up by Friday and pick up your materials from the Cathedral.Sun., July 26, 11am. $70.Online -
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Camiba Art: Habitats and Pathways
This is an exhibition of oil paintings and mixed media works on paper by Austin artist Valerie Fowler. Over the past eight months – partly during our recent pandemic lockdown – Fowler produced a dynamic body of work that honors the everyday natural landscapes of her local environment. If you recall our review of the artist's previous creations, you'll know we had to coin the term florapsychedelic in attempting to describe the sinuous, serpentine patterns of color with which she renders her lucky subjects. You really should get a look at these astonishing new works, images inspired by scenes from hikes and bike rides along Blunn Creek in Travis Heights, Onion Creek Metropolitan Park, and the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake. Note: It's a mostly virtual art show displayed on the gallery's website, yes, but you can make an appointment for a private viewing in the physical gallery. Recommended.Through Aug. 15 -
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Camp YouTuber
Local YouTube sensation Chad Johnson's OMGcraft channel boasts 1 million subscribers, and now he wants to pass on his expertise to your kids via a five-day camp. Get a $90 discount when you register by July 1.Camp dates: July 27-31; early bird registration ends July 1Online -
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Civic Events
CarverMuseumATX Survey
The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking community input on the George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center master planning process ahead of the project's first virtual meeting on August 8.OngoingOnline -
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