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for Wed., Feb. 17
  • Music

    Karen Mal & Will Taylor

    Tuesdays, 7:30pm and Wednesdays, 1pm  
  • Community

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    Keep Austin Rooted

    Gifting a tree through Treefolks is a fun way to surprise a friend or family member with a present that could last a lifetime, while beautifying and benefiting the community. Donors can opt for preset donation tiers of $30 (10 trees), $75 (25 trees), $150 (50 trees), or an amount of their choice.
    Ongoing  
    Online
  • Film

    Special Screenings

    Labyrinth (1986)

    Wed., Feb. 17, 9:30pm  
  • Film

    Special Screenings

    Mallrats (1995)

    Wed., Feb. 17, 7:20pm  
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    Events

    MassChallenge: From Idea to IPO

    The journey from idea to IPO is full of twists and turns. Hear how two expert CEOs successfully took their startups public during the COVID pandemic, then learn about the upcoming MassChallenge 2021 program.
    Wed., Feb. 17, 10:30am. Free.  
    Online via Hopin
  • Arts

    Visual Arts

    Mexic-Arte Museum: Mexico, the Border, and Beyond

    Mexic-Arte Museum presents an exhibition of selections from the Juan Antonio Sandoval Jr. collection, an array of work that is considered one of the most important Latinx art collections in the United States.
    Through May 30
  • Community

    Out of Town

    Oyster Season

    It was a brave soul who ate the first oyster, and now the bivalve mollusks are on the dinner table. This is the time to get the freshest oysters as fishermen come into the Rockport/Fulton Harbor around 4-5pm. The annual Fulton Oyster Festival has been canceled for this year, but there are still plenty of oysters available at local markets and restaurants.
    Through April 30  
    Rockport/Fulton
  • Music

    Pat Byrne

    Venmo: @patbyrnemusic or PayPal.me/patbyrnemusic
    Wednesdays, 5pm  
  • Community

    Sports

    Southwestern University Women's Tennis

    Fri.-Sat. games postponed due to weather. No spectators allowed; watch online.
    Vs. Mary Hardin-Baylor: Fri., Feb. 12, 4pm. Vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville: Sat., Feb. 13, 2pm. Vs. Cocordia: Wed., Feb. 17, 5pm.  
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    Events

    Sun Radio Recharge

    The Sun Radio Recharge program has pledged $40,000 in disaster relief funding for any Central Texans affected by the recent winter storm. Apply online for a $100 check if you were affected, or donate to keep the fund going so Sun Radio can help more folks. All funding has been allocated at this time.
    Application period opened Feb. 8, will close when funds are expended  
    Online
  • Arts

    Visual Arts

    The Blanton: Leo Steinberg’s Library of Prints

    Leo Steinberg's wide-ranging scholarship addresses such canonical artists as Michelangelo Buonarroti, Leonardo da Vinci, Peter Paul Rubens, Pablo Picasso, and Jasper Johns. Here the Blanton presents selections from the scholar's vast collection – an impressive array of highlights from the European printmaking tradition.
    Through May 9
  • Film

    Special Screenings

  • Film

    Special Screenings

    The Fifth Element (1997)

    Wed., Feb. 17, 7:30pm  
  • Music

    The Georges

    Wed., Feb. 17, 6pm
  • Music

  • Film

    Special Screenings

  • Arts

    Theatre

    The Spoon River Project

    City Theatre presents a virtual theatre performance adapted from the critically acclaimed American poetry of Edgar Lee Masters, with 30 Austin actors bringing to life the politics, passion, love, betrayals, secrets, failures, and hopes of a small Illinois town. True stories about death and life combine to reveal a moving portrait of what - and who – creates a place called home. Staged and filmed at Mueller Park, directed by Andy Berkovsky, with filming and editing by J. Kevin Smith.
    Through Feb 28. Donations accepted.  
  • Community

    Out of Town

    Tour Canyon Lake Gorge

    Make a reservation online to take a three-hour educational walk through the gorge cut when the Guadalupe River flooded over the dam.
    Ongoing. $10.  
    New Braunfels
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    Sports

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    Special Screenings

    Villains Wear Black Presents

    This locally produced show, inspired by the likes of MTV’s 120 Minutes and USA Network’s Night Flight, offers a variety of music videos, live performances, and interviews. Created by Austin musician and artist Rona Rougeheart, who co-hosts/co-produces with Curse Mackey, it's a mind-expanding exploration of art, film, music, animation, and fashion. See it online, on Austin Public channel 16, or search "Austin Public" on AppleTV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV Stick.
    Wednesdays, 10pm  
    www.villainswearblack.online
  • Community

    Events

    Virtual Pediatrician Meet & Greet

    Choosing a pediatrician for your child is one of the most important decisions you can make as a parent. Meet your child’s new pediatrician at one of Baylor Scott & White's virtual meet-and-greet events.
    Wed., Feb. 17, 5:30pm. Free.  
    Baylor Scott & White Clinic Round Rock, via Zoom
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    Events

    Wilco Free Tax Prep

    United Way of Williamson County's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is offering free drop-off/pickup tax preparation service by appointment only. IRS-certified tax preparers will provide assistance to households earning $57,000 or less annually and to older adults of all income levels, and services are available in English and Spanish.
    Feb. 10-April 15  
    1205 Round Rock Ave. #106, Round Rock
  • Community

    Civic Events

    YMCA Early Learning Readiness Program

    A free community program for qualifying low-income families that focuses on preparing children ages 2-4 for school, while providing their caregivers with the tools to facilitate their child’s development. Classes are offered twice a week in English and Spanish and last one hour.
    English: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am. Spanish: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am.. Free.  
    Online
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    Young Texan Ambassadors

    Keep Texas Beautiful is accepting applications for its Young Texan Ambassador program. Ambassadors are passionate about the environment and are committed to making Texas the best place to live, work, and play through volunteerism and leadership. Program is open to young people age 15-25.
    Deadline: March 5. Free.  
    Online
  • Community

    Kids

    Youth Sailing Classes Spring Session

    The Austin Yacht Club's Junior Sailing Program provides the opportunity for youth to develop the skills and confidence necessary to spark a life-long love of the sport. Register now for spring sessions beginning in March.
    Program runs weekly, March-May. Weekly: $150, members; $350, nonmembers.  
    Austin Yacht Club, 5906 Beacon Dr.

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